The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1880-08-10

ReSOlUed. 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 1875 The onerous tax under
which the people suffered has given place to a
moderate rate of assessment absolutely neces-
eary 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.
ResoEoed, That we appeal to the sober judg-
ment Of every honest and unbiased citizen Of
Florida, Of whatever political afinties, 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 u.s. 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.
ResolUed, 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 dissensions of the past,
we appeal 10 the Intelligent and honest voters of
all parties and races 10 join hands with US In
support of selfpreservation.
RcsOloed, 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, II continued under Con-
servative CONTROL to renewed efforts TO increase
the tide of immigration.
ResOlced, That the Conservative Democratic
party Of Florida reafnrm 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 a. he peases
and to utter and publish his sentiments undis-
turbed by menace Of violence and threats of dis
franchisement, and 90 recognizing and sustaining
this right we denounce and arraign the Repub-
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 regular appliance OF its political ma
chinery. We pledge ourselves to protect every
citizen In the exercise Of his rights against all
lawlessness, 70 the fullest possible extent
ResoIecd, That the Conservative Democratic
party Of Florida condemn and denOunce In un-
qualified language the frauds IN electl0ne, Wnlcn
have been 90 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
ReaOlued. That we favor liberal public school
system exempt from all sectarian influences.
ReoIcad That We favor the disencumbement
of the Internal Improvement Fund Of the State
AZ the earliest practicable moment, and the ap-
preparation Of the public lands - far - may be
Necessary, 70 the construction Of . railroad
through South Florida, and the completion OF
thsroAd from the Apalachicola river TO Pensacola
Rss0issd, That We deem Il Of the utmost Inn
portanCe 70 the commerce Of the whole C0untry
that ship canal be constructed acroa ths PENN
snla Of Florida, and We request our Senators
and Representatives, IN the Congress @ me
United Htaies 70 use slch means e WIN most
electually accomplish the construction OF that
very Important p1blic enteprise. s fsliN e
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