The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1881-07-16
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Our esteemed friend JARS tMski, OF
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i i,1 Rruf the Lonisi-
aNian's (Rep,) invitation to us to enter
the Republican ranks which our answer
to that expression OF. hospitable welcome
does not warrant. We only ask our
friend to simply give the public our an
8& Ne)have never asked the young
men to !'nnificate on political platform
Of our own"-which much Of our friends
Article, isin great injustice to us. five
are to discuss the question we do not pro-
pose to misquote our confrere, and now
that he may not misunderstood our posi-
ton, We reprint, for the third time, oar
platform, and ask him in all seriousness
to address himself directly-to his position
thereto.
We have no objection to our friend fol-
lowing the bent of his inclination, We
contend, with the same right he does,
against us, that he has no right under the
sun to read us in or ont Of any party.
We claim to be q Democrat, we have
proven that by works and not words, but
we have never yet, even while carrying
our musket and doing our duty as n COM
mon soldier, as we'll as We knew how,
yielded to the perniciOus doctrines Of
State Sovereignty or of slavery. We have
our opinions now on those questions, and
they cannot be changed. If Democracy
means continuation Of the struggle for
those things, then we do not understand
the tenets Of the party. If it does not,
We submit the following a. our opinion Of
what it should struggle for:
LIST. We recognize the Constitution of
the United States, and the laws made in
pursuance thereof, Us the supreme law Of
the land. 9. a a.. ~ ia. 81"
I'd. We recognize certain local and nee
essary rights as appertaining to States as
component and intlissoluble parts of a
great and mighty whole. Call it Union
or Nation. ..:.. ..,.
81. We deny that these States have any
rights which can, do or may conflict with
the power, will Or authority Of the grand
whole. That this il = government If the
people and not Of States.
4th. We reject, as Incompatible with
the success Of the theOry-that human
governments have for their object the
welfare and happiness of the people
what is known as q strict construction Of
the supreme authority, the Constitution Of
the United States. In our opinion, its
provisions should he construed in spirit,
and not in letter; nay, even by just infer
exes when it will attain the great ends and
needs Of society. 1'a - .. sssg.9.@
5th. We accept the results Of the war
in good faith, and insist that all men
should exercise free citizenship aud free
vote without let or hindrance. ..r
d 9Th. We are for gold and silver as the
metallic basis Of q paper currency, ard
we recognize the National Banks and
their system, rs the proper vehicles and
mode Of furnishing to commerce and trade
that currency. aN eo3.t
r. 18th. I'VE are for the expenditure of pub.
lie monies and public domain for the bene.
fit of the public. To harb0rs, rivers and
railroads, if they benefit the public.
8th. We are for the protection of Ameri
can industry whether in the fields, fac
tories or mines. ~ : =
9Th. We are for public schools and an,
amount Of taxation and public appropria
ton to attain public education.
10TH We are for rigid and honest AZ
sessn,ent, and an intexible and promp,
collection Of taxes. 81 "a 1"elT,. .. Il
! 18th. We insist that the honor of i.
public debt is higher than the honor of &
private obligation, if such thing can be
and that all such debts should be acknOwl
edged and paid to the utmost farthing.
IL. We recognize the expression Of tn,
i judiciary as the last and binding expires
sion d civil society, and it's auth0rit,
shOnld never he resisted or bemeaned.
18th. Sectionalism is the bane ant
curse Of American society, and should b,
uprooted from the land. 'u@o
| 14th. We insist that American citizen
shall be protected in all their recognized
legal and personal rights ct home AM
abroad.
! 18th. Capital should be left to work it
own profit. And we favor the encourage
! ment and fostering, by National as vel
~ Local government, of commerce, man
nfactOries and immigration.
i 10th. We oppose religious interference
in civil matters, and will resist all Sunla,
or prohibition laws as unjust and excln
sive. Every man has . light to eat, drinl
and enjoy himself, subject only to tn
general laws Of society. Y g
17tha Public position should be the N
], ward Of phblic confidence, founded on tn
honesty and intelligence III the candidate
Enot on account Of HE color or his politics
predictions, ~ !
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