The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-08-27

Resolved 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 a
moderate rate of assessment, absolutely neces-
sary TO an economical administration of govern
ment; the laws have been rigidly and energeti-
cally 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.
ResoEced, 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 q restoration of the Repub-
licans to power.
ResolUcd, 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 and races to join hands with US in
support of selfpreservation.
ResOlCed, 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 Q 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.
Resolred, 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 sus-
tanning that fundamental law of the State which
gives to any citizen the rghtto vote as he pleases,
and to utter and publish his sentiments undis-
turbed by menace Of violence and threats OF dis
franchisement, and so recognizing and sustaining
this right, we denOunce and arraign the Repuo-
lican party for its systematic appeals 10 mob vio-
lence over the colored people OF this State, and
for the systematic terrorism over them which
has been a regular appliance OF its political ma
chinery. We pledge ourselves TO protect every
citizen In the exercise Of his rights against all
hwlessness, to the fullest possible extent.
ResOlped, That the Conservative Democratic
partv Of Florida condemn and denounce In nm
Qualified language the frauds In elections which
have been 90 frequent Of late years. We arraign
the Republican leaders, end charge them with
being the authors and instigaton OF these crimes
AGAINST the purity Of the ballot box; bat whether
peSpetrafcd by Republicans or men calling them
selves Democrats, we condemn these acts -
dangerous to our political institutions and SUD
yersive OF our system Of government
RsaoSsed, Thai we favor liberal pubic school
svstem exempt from al sectArian infinenceA
Resolued That we favor the ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Of the internal Improvement Fund o. me Cta1e
at the earliest practicable moment. ana the ap-
uronriakIon Of the public lSnds, - tar - may ne
iecesaary. 10 the construction Of railroad
through South Florida, and the compilation q
the road ffom the Apalaehicola riyer p Pensaccla
in West Florida. ST. a.
RssaIssd. That We deem Il Of the utmost I'M
noriance 10 the commerce Of the whole county
fhaf ship canal be constrncted sczu9 the kenln-
sula Of Florida, and NE request ouf 1c1esosl
srd Representatiyes ID the Gongrcm @ N
IInited E,aies TO use such means - WIN most
eaectnally accomplish the consirnelien q MA'
very important public enterprise
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