The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-08-06

Resolced 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 tins benefi-
cent, prudent and economical management has
Injured TO the welfare and prosperity of the en-
tire people.
Resolued 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 a restoration of the Repub-
licans to power.
ResOtced 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.
RSs0loed 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 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.
Res0lred, That the Conservative Democratic
party of Florida reafirm 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 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 30 recognizing and sustaining
this right we denounce and arraign the Repuo-
lican party for its systematic appeals to mob vio
Ience over the colored people oil this State, and
for the systematic terrorism over them which
has been q 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.
Resotced, That the Conservative Democratic
party of Florida condemn and denounce in un-
qualified language the frauds in elections, which
have been 50 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
yerslve OF our system Of government
Reaolaed, That we favor liberal public school
system exempt from al sectarian influences
Rssolsed, That we favor the disencumberment
Of the Internal Improvement Fund OF the State
at the earliest pEseticable moment. and the ap-
preparation OF the public lands, as far ~ may be
necessary, 10 the construction OF railroad
through South Florida, and the completion OF
the road from the Apalachicola river to Pensacois
In West Florida.
Rsaolaed, That we deem il Of the utmost inn
portance to the commerce Of the wh0le country
that ship canal be constructed across the PENN
sula Of Florida. and We request our senators
and Representatives In the Congress Of the
United States 10 use such means 90 viii most
efectuaIly accomplish The construction OF that
very imporsans public snseEprise.
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