The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-07-09

OF THE
Conservative DemOcratic Party Of
Florida.
OF THE

Florida.
RSs0iced That the Conservative Democratic
party of Florida congratulate the people of the
State on the favorable auspices under which
they have assembled For more than three
years they have been blessed with a government
which has faithfully fulfilled all the promises
made to them in 1875. The onerous tax under
which the people suffered has given place to q
moderate rate of assessment, absolutely neces-
sary to an economical administration of govern.
ment; the laws have been ngidly and energet-
cally enforced; equal protection has been ex.
tended to all persons within the limits of the State
without regard to race or coler; and this benef-
cent prudent and economical management has
Injured to the welfare and prosperity of the en-
tire people.
Resosoed, That we appeal to the sober judg-
ment Of every honest and unbiased citizen Of
contrast presented by the past three years of
Democratic rule with the previous eight years of
Republican rule. We appeal with confidence to
every man in our midst who values the blessings
Of lust, faithful and prudent government, TO
sustain rs in this compaign, and with US, by the
complete and Overwhelming success of our can
didates, to put an end forever to the dangers
which menace from o restoration Of the Repub-
licans to power.
Resolced That the preservation Of good order,
honest expenditure OF public funds, reduction Of
taxation, and the continued progress of material
prosperity, present issues paramount TO all mere
questions Of party; therefore, discarding the
dead issues and party dissensions of the past,
we appeal 10 the Intelligent and honest voters Of
all parties end races TO join hands with rs in
support Of elfpreservation.
Rssolued Thai the greatly increased in6ux Of
intelligent and industrious citizens under the
present State Administration 10 q source Of great
Rratiicatiou. To the thousands already here, and
the thousands soon 10 follow, We extend CDR
dial welcome regardless Of party, and pledge the
State Administration, II continued under Con-
servative control, to renewed efforts 70 increase
the tide Of immigration.
Resolue1 That the Conservative Democrstic
party Of Florida reaalEm their acceptance Of the
legitimate issues Of the war. To all men in our
midst white and black, we pledge The fullest
possible protection in the exercise Of their civil
and political rights; recognizing fully and Gus
tanning that fundamental law Of the State which
gives to any citizen the right to vote a. he peases
and 70 utter and publish his sentiments undis-
turbed b. menace Of violence and threats u dis-
ffanchiasment, and 90 Yecognizing and sustaining
this right, We denOunce and aTaiu the Hepub-
Kcan party for It's systematic appeals 70 mob vio-
Ience over the coIored people Of this State, and
for the Systematic Terrorism over them which
hAs bsea regular appliances a 10 pcllaical ma
chimery We pledge o0gselves TO protect every
citizen In the exercise Of his rights againssi al
lnwleasness, = the fullest possible extsnt.
Rmelesd, That the Conservative DemoczAtic
marty of Florida cOudemn and 0enounce In I'M
auaiAnsd language The hunds IN elscsiena, which
kave besa - ftsquens oflsts yeAzk WsaRmign
the Republican leaders, end charge th@ With
being the anfhOu and instigaion Of these crimes
against the purity of the baIlOt-box; bat whethr
pupetaied By Rspsblipauzs swmen calling them-
selves De@ocais, We co40emn Thee acts e
daneerous 10 our political instiiutions and sub
vsrsive o1 euY aystem eg koseTnM1ehk
Rssassa1, That We iayor hessai Rubhs school
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