The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1888-06-14
THE DIE is CAST.


upon the convention rs representing the p7in-
clples OF more than thirty million of the Ameri-
can people. He continued: Tho hand that
framed the immortal Declaration OF Independ-
ence and guided the emancipated country 20
progress and glory, is the hand that guides Cs
stjll in our onward march as a free and pro
gressive people. The principles upon which
our Government can securely rest, upon which
the peace, prosperity and liberties Of the people
depend, are the principles OF the founder OF our
party, the Apostle of Democracy-Thomas JEFF
ferson. Tho Democracy Of to-day, as in the
past, believe with Jefferson in:
First. Equal and exact justice to all men, of
whatever state or persuasion, religious and
political.
Second Peace. commerce, and honest friend
ship with all nations, cntangling alliances with
none.
Third. Support OF the State governments In
all their rights, as the most competent admin
istrators of our domestic concerns, and the
surest bulwark against anti-republlcan tendcn-
cics.
Fourth. The preservation OF the general Gov.
eminent in its whole constitutional vigor. as
the sheet-anchor of our peace and safety
abroad.
Fifth. a jealous care OF the right OF election
bv the people, mild and safe corrective of
the abuses which are Topped OF by the sword
Of revolution where peaceablc means are un-
provided.
Sixth. Absolute aquicscence in the decisions
of the majority, the vital principles OF repub-
lies, from which there is appeal but TO
force the vital principle and immediate parent
Seventh. well-discipined militia, our best
renance in peace and for the first moments
in war.
Eighth. The supremacy of the civil over the
military authorities.
Ninth. Economy in public expenses, that
labor may be lightly burdened.
Tenth. The honest payment of debts and
the preservation of our public faith.
Eleventh Encouragement OF agriculture and
OF commerce as its handmade.
Twelfth The diffusion Of information and
arrangement OF all abuses at the bar OF public
reason.
Thirteenth. Freedom OF religion
Fourteenth. Freedom of the press
Fifteenth. Freedom OF the person under the
protection of the habcas corpus.
Sixteenth. Trial by jures impartally Sc
lected.
Add to these the golden economical rule that
no more taxes should be levied upon the PEG.
pie in any way than are necessary to meet the
honest expenses of the Government and YOU
have body of principles TO sin against which
has been political death to every party hither-
to; 10 sin against which in the future will be
political suicide.
II this record seems prosaic, If it lacks the
blood-thrilling elements, if it is not lit with
lurd fires, IL it can not be illustrated by apyro-
tcchnic display, if it is merely the plain record
OF u constitutional party in a time of peace, en-
gagged in administrative reforms it is because
the people of the country four years ago elected
not to trust to sensation and experiment, how
ever brilliant and aluring. but preferred to
place the helm in steady hands, with fear
less trustworthy, patriotic man behind it,
Upon that record and upon our honest
efforts, as yet incomplete, TO reduce
hr1r -
ton, VIC enter the canvass and go to the
polls confident that the free and intelligent
people OF this great country Will say: Gwen
done, good and faithful servant"
TO the patriotic independent citizens who
four years ago, forsook their old allegiance and
came to our support ana who since that time
have nobly sustained the administration, the
Democratic party owes deep debt of gratitude
That they have been reviled and insulted by
their former associates is not only a signal
compliment to their character and influence,
but another evidence OF the decsdence OF the
Republican party Blind worship OF the
machine-a political Juggernaut-,s exacted
from every man who will take even standing
room in that party. The Democratic temple is
open to all, and if IN council we can not agree
in all things our motto is: In essentials unity,
in nor-essentials, in all things charity" To all
good Incn we say: Come in" Goodwill necr
halted at the door-stone." AS four years ago
YOU voted with US to reform the administration,
10 conserve our institutions, for the well-being
of our common country SO join with us again in
approval Of the work well accomplished. &c
complete what remains undone.
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We need not wait for time to do Justice
to the character and services of President
Cleveland. Honest, clearsighted, patient,
grounded in respect for law and justice,
with thorough grasp of principles and situa-
tons, with marvellous and conscientious indus
fhn Of
nobly fulfilled the promise of his party, nobly
met the expectations OF his country, and writ.
ten his name high on the scroll where future
Americans will read only the names of men who
have been supremacy useful to the Republic
Fellow Democrats: This is but the initial
meeting in q political campaign destined 10 be
memorable. 1t Will be clashing of nearly
equal forces. Let no man here or elsewhere
belittle or underestimate the strength re-
sources OF the opposition. But, great as they
are, the old Democratic party, in conscious
strength and perfect union, faces the issue
fearlessly."
The applause was general when Chairman
Collins had concluded his address. Order once
more secured, the delegates had an unpleasant
surprise in the announcement by the Chairman
that he had received a communication from the
committee on resolutions, saying that it W. ula
be impossible to present report until p. m.
Accommodation was then read from Mrs.
Virginia l.. Minor and Mrs. E. A. Merriwether,
stating that they had been appointed by the
Women's convention recently held at Wash
ington, to present the cause OF women to the
present convention and asking that one of
their number he heard for ten minutes. There
were cheers, laughter and jeers, ironical ap.
plause and shouts of mo.
Mr.. O'Donahue, of New York. offered a reso-
luton giving the women an opportunity to be
heard, which was adopted
Then Delegate Charles Z. Boyle of Pennsyl-
Vania, secured the passage of q resolution
under which all further resolutions should go
TO the committee without reading, but it hap
pened that Delegate Timothy j. Campbell, of
New York, had in his hand resolution ex-
pressing sympathy with General Sheridan in
his illness, and without stating its purport, he
asked unanimous consent for It's consideration
storm OF objections were raised from all
parts oft he hall, and it was not until Mr. Camp
bell had stated that the resolution in no way
referred to the platform that objection was
Withdrawn and he was allowed to proceed.
There was applause when its nature became ap-
parent and 1t was adopted by a rising vote, all
the delegates, as well as many of the visitors
getting on their feet. The resolution was as
follows:
ReS0tDed, That this convention takes occasion
TO express its unfeigned sorrow at the serious
and dangerous illness of General Phil H. Sheri-
dan tapplausel, and to him whose noble and
valiant deeds will ever be remembered in
the hearts of his countrymen, we extend our
sincere sympathy. We earnestly trust that
that great soldier and distinguished patriot
will meet speedy recovery, and that the Divine
Providence will spare him unto this Nation for
many years yet to come.
R'sotoed, That copy OF these resolutions be
forwarded TO General Sheridan, as expressive
oil the heartfelt sentiments of the Democracy