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


Rssolued 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 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 benefi-
cent prudent and economical management has
Injured to the welfare and prosperity of the en-
tire people.
RSsoloed, That we appeal to the sober judg-
ment of every honest and unbiased citizen Of
Florida, of whatever political afinities, 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.
Reaotoed, 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 as in
support Of selfpreservation.
RssO'oad, 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
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servative control, to renewed efforts to increase
the tide of immigration.
R1sotced, That the Conservative Democratic
party OF Florida reafflrm 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 Is 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 iis Systematic appeals to mob viO
lence over the colored people OF this State, and
for the systematic terrorism over them which
has been regular appliance OF ito political ma
chinery. We pledge ourselves to protect every
citizen In the exercise Of his rights against all
lsWlessness, 10 the fallest possible extent.
Rkaolued, That the Conservative Democratic
party Of Florida condemn and denounce in un-
quailhed language the ffands IN elections, which
have been - frequent Of late years. We aETaign
the Republican leaders, end charge them with
being the anthors and iustignfOFs Of these crimes
against the purity cf the bAllOa-box; but whether
perpetrated by Republicans, or men calling them
solves Democrats, we condemn these acts as
dangerous 10 our political institutions and sub
versive Of sur system Of government
ResoIued, That we favof liberal public school
system exempt from all sectAFiAn Influences
Resolsed That we favor the disencumberment
Of the Internal Improvement Fund Of the State
at the earliest practicable moment. and the ap-
preparation Of the public lands, % far as may be
necessary, to the construction Of . railroad
through South Florida, and the completion Of
the road fkom the Apalachiccla river 70 Pensacola
IN West Florida
Bsslssd, That We deem Il Of the utmost Inn
portance 10 the commerce of the whole country
thaf ship cnnnl be constructed across the Renin-
snla Of Florida, and we request our Senators
end Representatives In the Congress Of the
UniAnd 6tn1ns 60 nse n1cA WAans ns win most
eHhctually accomplish he cunalEngli0n Of that
vesy important p1blic enisrprise.
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