The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1881-07-02
"PrOgressiOn Generally"

j, Under tho above caption wo publishe
April II, last, platform of principle
which we believed and still believe to b
true Democratic doctrine, and such tenet
of faith as the times, public interest an,
the people demand. Several of our contcm
porarics have disscntcd from our views
10 our esteemed cOnfrcre of the Sabin,
Sonfhro" and other Democratic journals
these articles are recommended for care
tnl pcrusal, and then let them proclaim
which one is not "sound Democratic doc.
trine." Here they are: .-
LIST. We recognize the Constitution Of
the United States, and the laws made il,
pursuance thereof, as the supreme law OF
the land. $3.50.
"a. We recognize certain local and nee.
cssary rights as appertaining to States as
component and indissoluble parts of a
great and mighty whole. Call it Union or
Nation. -
81. We deny that these States have anv
rights which can, do or may conflict with
the power. will or authority of the grand
whole. That this is q government Of the
people and not of States
Atm. 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 be construed in spirit and
not IN letter; nay, even by just inference
"hen 1t will attain tho great ends and
needs of society.
9Th. We accept the results of the war
IN good faith, and insist that all men
should exercise free citizenship and FREQ
vote without let or hindrance.
9Th. We are for gold and silver as the
metallic basis of a paper currency, and
we recognize the National Banks and their
system, as the proper vehicles and mode
OF furnishing to commerce and trade that
currency. .t fs
9TH. We are for the expenditure of pub.
TIC monies and public domain for the bene-
fit of tho public. TO harl,ols, rivers and
railroads, if they benefit tho public.
eth. We arc for the protection of Ameri- |
can NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. in tho fields, fac.
tories or mines.
9TH. We are for public schools and any
amount OF taxation aid public appropria- |
ton to attain public education.
10th. We are for rigid and honest as
sessment, and an inAexible and prompt |
collection of taxes.
18th. We insist that the honor of a
public debt is higher than the honor of a |
private obligation, if such thing can he.
and that all such debts should be acknowl.
edged and paid to the utmost f,rthing.
II. We recognize the expression Of the
judiciary as the last and binding express
SION of civil society, and it's AUTHORITY
should never he resisted or bemeaned.
18th. Secti0nalism is tho bane and
curse Of American society, and should be
llpro0ted from the land.
l4th. We insist that American citizens
shall be protected in all their recognized
egal and personal rights at homo and
abroad.
18th. Capital should be left to work it's
'wn profit. And we favor tho encourage
nent and fostering, by National, as well
Is Local government, of commerce. man.
factories and immigration.
10th: We oppose religious interference |
n civil matters, and will resist all Sunday |
+ prohibition laws as unjust and exclusive.
very man has right to eat, drink and |
n)oy himself, subject only to the general
avs Of society.
18th. Public position should he the re-
yard of public confidence, founded on the
onesty and intelligence Of the candidate
ct on account Of his color or his political