The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-08-03

Res0lued, 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 government
which has faithfully fulfilled all the promises
made to them in 1876 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 rigidly and energeti-
caly enforced; equal protection has been ex.
tended to all persons within the limits of the State,
without regard to race or color; and this benef-
cent, prudent and economical management has
Injured to the welfare and prosperity of the en-
tire people.
Resoloed, That we appeal to the sober judg-
ment of every honest and unbiased citizen OF
Florida, of whatever political affinities, in the
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 just, faithful and prudent government, TO
sustain us 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 restoration of the Repub-
licans TO power
ResoiUed, 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 to the intelligent and honest voters of
all parties ond races to join hands with us in
support of selEpreservation.
Resolued, That the greatly increased influx OF
intelligent and industrious citizens under the
present State Administration is q source Of great
qualification. To the thousands already here, and
the thousands soon to follow we extend cor
dial welcome regardless of party, and pledge the
State Administration, If continued under Con-
servative control, TO renewed efforts TO increase
the tide of immigration.
Res0lCed That the Conservative Democratic
party of Florida reaffirm 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 sns-
tanning that fundamental law of the State which
gives to anycitizen the right to vote as he pleases,
and to utter and publish his sentiments undis-
turbed by menace Of violence and threats OF dis
franchisement, and 30 recognizing and sustaining
this right we den0unce and arraign the Hepuo-
lican party for its systematic appeals 10 mob vio-
lence over the cOlored people Of this Ctate, ana
for the systematic terrorism over them which
has been regular appliance Of Its political ma
chinery. We pledge ourselves to protect every
citizen in the exercise of his rights against all
lawlessness, TO the fullest possible extent
ResolUed, That the Conservative Democratic
partv of Florida condemn and denounce IN I'M
qualified language the frauds in elections which
have been so frequent Of late years. We arraign
the Republican leaders, end charge them with
being the authors and instigatOrs Of these crimes
against the purity of the ballot-box bat whether
perpetrated by Republicans or men calling them
selves Democrats, we condemn these acts as
dangerous to our political institutions and sub
versiye of our system Of government
ResoIued, That we favor liberal public school
| system exempt from oil eectarian innuenceA
| Resolced, That we favor the disencnmperment
| of the Internal Improvement Fund OF the 6tate
| at the earliest practicable moment and the ap-
preparation OF the public lands, - iar - may bc
! NECESSARY. 10 the construction Of railroad
| through South Florida, and the completion o.
the road from the ApalachicOla river 70 Pensacoia
| in West Florida. .4@s.s5s
Rssolpsd, That We deem Il Of the utmost Inn.
/ portance 70 the commerce Of the whole country
| that ship canal be constructed Acroee me fenin
/ sula Of Florida, and we request our Dcnat0Fi
| and Representatives In the Congress Ct khl
| United States 70 use euch neans e will mos
/ eiSectnaily accomplish the constructIcn of tha
/ very important public entsrprise.
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