The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-08-24

HesOloed, 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 IN 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.
Res0E0ed, That we appeal TO the sober judg-
ment of every honest and unbiased citizen Of
Florida, of whatever political af1nities, 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-
licane to power.
R<sOlued, 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
dead issues and party dssensions 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.
ResOlOed, That the greatly increased influx OF
intelligent and industrious citizens under the
present State Administration is a 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.
Resolced, That the Conservative Democratic
party Of Florida reaf1rm 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 slls-
tanning that fundamental law of The State which
gives to any citizen the right TO vote as he peases,
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 Repub-
lican party for Its systematic appeals TO mob vo-
lence over the colOred people OF this State, and
for the systematic terrorism over them which
has been q regular appliance OF It's political ma
chinery. We pledge ourselves to protect every
citizen in the exercise of his rights against all
lawlessness, TO the fullest possible extent.
ReaoIced, That the Conservative Democratic
party of Florida condemn and denonnce in un-
Ou8llue0 language Lne IIBuub III cIcSttOubI WutCu
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; but whether
perpetrated by Republicans, or men calling them
selves Democrats, we condemn these acts as
dangerous to our political institutions and sub
versive of our system Of government.
I2eAolued That we favor liberal public school
system exempt from ell sectarian influences
Resoyoed That We favor the ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Of the Internal Improvement Fund OF the State
at the earliest practicable moment and the ap-
preparation Of the public lands, as far - may be
necessary, TO the construction Of rairoaa
through South Florida, and the completion Of
the road ffom the Apalachicola river 10 Pensacola
n West Florida.
RssoIped. That We deem It Of the utmost Inn
portance 70 the commerce Of the whole country
that ship canal be constructed across the fenln-
suls OF Florida, and we request our senators
and Representative In the Congress a tne
United States 10 nee snch neans - VIII moe.
eeectuallV accomplish the construction ol mai
very important public enterprise.
The following resolution. offered hy Ar. a =
Mann. of Hsuando county, was adopted;
Rspe,,sd that THE sconyension rscomnend ne
.nrsoS SlnSs6l &c sich county o6lces1 ~ mey pe
cIsdeen and elecsed by ne - -!
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