Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13
THE RESOLUTIONS

WHEREAS. we the citizens OF Shep-
herdstown and vicinity having organ
lied a Democratic Club for the pur-
pose of advancing and disseminating
the political tenets and principles OF
that party. and also for the discussion
of the questions and theories now dl-
yiding and influencing the two great
political parties of the day, i'll order
that the people may have clearer
understanding Of the great benefits to
be enjoyed by the perpetuatlon OF the
blessings guaranteed by the true ana
faithful adherence to its doctrines,
THAT the blessings of government,
like the dews of heaven, should fall
equally on all citizens and to the
end that a more liberal and enlight-
ened conclusion may be arrived at,
and a thorough and more efficient or
ganization effected for the accomplish
ment of that object therefore, be it
ResoLred. list. That we, III uniting
with this Democratic Club organiza-
ton. do hereby declare ourselves TO
be in accord with the principles and
objects enumerated in the preamble
above mentioned, and that we pledge
our hearty support and approval OF
it's requirements and objects, and
further that we recognize the duties
incumbent upon us as individual mem
bers in maintaining the Club, and III
actively cooperating and working
unitedly for its success.
ID. That we as Democrats honestly
and sincerely believe that the policy
and doctrines, as declared by the Dem
ocratic party of this country, are Tor
the best, the most good TO the larg-
est number" and that the happiness,
prosperity, intelligence, and national
Importance of this country, to-day, Is
mainly and directly due TO the lntiu-
ence, system, policy and patriotism of
this party. and we therefore hereby
extend a hearty and cordial invitation
TO all good citizens, without regard TO
color, or previous political record, TO
come forward and unite with us IN
promoting the good and welfare OF
this our common country.
3D. That believing from past eXpe-
riences that il is good to recur TO fun
damental principles of the party, such
as the immortal jefferson laid down,
and which received the endorsement
and advocacy of that staunch and true
patriot. Andrew Jackson, bright and
ire of whose wisdom, time and expert
ence has not dimmed, we refer with
pleasure and pride to the cardinal
truths and doctrines, which have
withstood the tests of time and the re-
peated attacks of defunct party issues,
and in which we still firmly believe,
and adhere to- and after years OF bit
ter experience are satisfied and con
vinced that any principle that has
contributed to the happiness and pros
perity of this country has originated
in and is in consequence OF the wise
policy Of the Democratic Party.
4th. That we endorse with pleasure
and great satisfaction, President Gro
yer Cleveland's administration gener-
ally, and particularly his views and
recommendation of tariff reform, and
all its consequent benefits III fostering
and encouraging American labor and
industry, and we appeal TO all good
and patriotic representatives III our
National Legislatures TO sustain and
carry out his plans and suggestions;
and further we acknowledge the act
i've, faithful, and efficient services OF
our L. 5. Senators, Charles James
Faulkner and John h. Kenna, and
also the Hon. VIM. l.. Wilson, our Rep
resentative in the 50th Congressman
we would have them to know that we,
constituting a portion of their con
stituency, are not unmindful Of their
manly, dignified and able course i'll
the National Legislature, and that we
fully appreciate their efforts and hon
or their record.
5th. That we pledge ourselves to use
every effort to secure the renomina-
ton and election of Grover Cleveland
for the next Presidency.
Respectfully submitted,
CHAs. H. KNOTT,
w. A. MORGAN,
j: GREGG GIBSON,
Committee.