The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-07-23

ResolDed, 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 q 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-
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.
ResoIred, That we appeal to the sober judg-
ment of every honest and unbiased citizen of
Florida of, whatever political aff1nities, 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 q 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.
ReaOlued 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 70 join hands with us in
support of self-pfeservaticn.
ResOlced, That the greatly increased influx OF
intelligent and industrious citizens under the
present State Administration is 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, II continued under Con-
servative control, to renewed efforts to increase
the tide Of immigration
Resolssd, That the Conservative Democratic
party of Florida reafiirm their acceptance Of the
Iecitimate issues of the war. To all men in cur
midst, white and black, we pledge the fullest
possible protection IN the exercise OF their cvil
and political rights; recognizing fnlly and sus-
tanning that fundamental law OF the State which
gives to any citizen the right to vote - he peases
and TO utter and publish his sentiments undls-
turbed by menace Of violence and threats Of dis
fRanchisement, and % recognizing and sustaining
this right, we denounce and arraign the hepoo-
Hcan party for its systematic appeals 70 mob vio-
Ience over the coloTed people Of this State, and
for the systematic terrorism over them which
has been regular appliance OF its political ma
chinery; We pledge ourselves 70 pro.ec; every
lawlemness, 70 the fullest possible extent.
ResoJeed, That the Conservative Democfnfil
narfv Of Florida condemn and denOunce In nm
oualihed l...Kuage the frauds IN elections, which
have been 90 frequent Of late yearR We armigE
the Republican leaders, end charge the1 viii
being the anihon aad instienien @ H. - ssi%s,
perpetraied by Republicans or men calling them
selves Democrats, We condemn these acts q
dangerous to our political insiitutiOos md sub
versive cr our system Of gOvemment So,
Rssolosd, That We fAvor liberal public schoo
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