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MISSOURI. 



fiesolved, 1. That the rightful purpose of the gov- 

 ernment is to assure the security of life, individual 

 liberty, property, and equality before the law ; that 

 the return to power, under any pretence, of the party 

 practically opposing this proposition, would neces- 

 sarily imperil that security and destroy the general 

 confidence which has steadily increased under a 

 Eepublican Administration. 



2. In the profound conviction that the success of 

 the Eepublican party is the sole security of reform 

 and progress, we heartily approve the general prin- 

 ciples declared by the late Republican Convention 

 ot Philadelphia, and gladly ratify the nomination of 

 17. S. Grant and Henry Wilson, pledging our most 

 earnest and honorable efforts for their triumphant 

 election. 



3. That the modesty, the patriotism, the earnest 

 purpose, the sagacious judgment, practical wisdom, 

 incorrupted integrity, and the illustrious services of 

 Ulysses S. Grant have commended him to the hearts 

 and judgments of the American people, and that in 

 Senator Henry Wilson, our nominee for Vice-Presi- 

 dent, we present a statesman, who, by the force of 

 his own character and efforts, made his way from an 

 humble condition in life to the front rank of Amer- 

 ican citizens, and who, during a long career, has 

 been always the able advocate and defender of the 

 rights of the people and of every just and benevo- 

 lent purpose. With these nominees for the platform 

 adopted at Philadelphia by the Kepublican National 

 Convention, we confidently await the verdict of the 

 American people. 



4. That universal suffrage demands universal edu- 

 cation ; that, as republicans, believing that intelli- 

 gence and virtue are the pillars of our government, 

 we advocate the necessity of a common-school edu- 

 cation for every child in the State. 



5. That any conflict between labor and capital 

 should be avoided by proper legislation ; but, in the 

 event of such conflict, labor, the prime ground and 

 foundation of capital, has paramount demands upon 

 consideration. 



6. That while we are in favor of internal improve- 

 ments, and the fullest and speediest development of 

 the great resources of the State, as far as the same 

 can be accomplished by lawful means, we denounce 

 every attempt to accomplish either by an evasion of 

 constitutional provisions, in loaning or donating the 

 credit or money of the State. 



7. That the Republicans of the State of Missouri 

 in convention assembled a convention largely com- 

 posed of those who aided in elevating, to his present 

 position, the Governor of this State do declare 

 that, as an executive, he has failed to discharge the 

 solemn obligations devolved upon him by the con- 

 stitution ; he has not enforced the laws, but anarchy 

 and confusion reign in many parts of the State, mur- 

 derers and outlaws go un whipped of justice, and in- 

 nocents stand defenceless and powerless before its 

 enemies, while he, in neglect of duty, and in viola- 

 tion of this solemn oath, plots and intrigues for 

 personal political preferment ; that his continued 

 exhibitions of inefficiency and lack of official integ- 

 rity have destroyed all confidence ever reposed in 

 his administrative ability, and his safety as an ex- 

 ecutive officer, and we emphatically condemn every 

 effort looking to his elevation to a position where, 

 by the remotest possibility, the enforcement of the 

 laws of the nation may depend upon his will and 

 efforts. 



8. That we call attention of all good citizens to 

 the history of the Republican party in this State. 

 It came into power at a time when the State was dis- 

 organized, the authority of the law defied, the collec- 

 tion of the revenue imperilled, the Treasury of the 

 State bankrupt, the securities of the State dishon- 

 ored. "Within a period of six years it reduced the 

 indebtedness of the State from $38,500,000 to less 

 than $21,000,000. Without increasing the burdens 

 of the citizens, it discharged all financial obligations 

 entailed upon it by an expensive civil war, and 



promptly met all obligations of the Commonwealth. 

 It raised the value of State bonds from less than fifty 

 to ninety-seven cents on the dollar, and by legisla- 

 tion attracted capital and encouraged immigration 

 from sister States and foreign lands, until Missouri, 

 as a State, in wealth, population, and prosperity, 

 ranks among the foremost in the Union. 



9. That we also call the attention of all good citi- 

 zens to the history of the self-styled party of Reform 

 in this State. It came into power at a period of pro- 

 found peace and prosperity, and when all the depart- 

 ments of government were thoroughly organized. 

 "Within a period of two years it has increased the 

 debt of the State, by the emission of bonds and cer- 

 tificates, $1,300,000. It has depleted the Treasury by 

 extravagant and reckless appropriations until the 

 current expenses of the government can no longer 

 be paid. It has failed to protect the citizen, and it 

 has failed to originate a single measure tending to 

 improve either the government of this State or the 

 prosperity of its people. 



10. That, in view of the foregoing facts, we call 

 upon all good citizens, irrespective of former party 

 affiliations, to aid in our endeavor to rid Missouri of 

 a government which came into power under the 

 pretext of reform, but which, for incompetency, 

 profligacy, and corruption, stands unparalleled in the 

 history of the State. 



The State election occurred on the same 

 day with the presidential election, November 

 5th. The total vote cast for presidential elec- 

 tors was 273,058; of these, 151,433 were in 

 favor of the election of Greeley and Brown, 

 and 119,196 for Grant and Wilson; Greeley's 

 majority over Grant, 32,257. Charles O'Oonor 

 received 2,429 votes for President. The total 

 vote cast for Governor was 277,985, of which 

 Woodson received 156,715, and Henderson 

 121,271; Woodson's majority, 35,443. The 

 remainder of the ticket nominated by Demo- 

 crats and Liberal Republicans was elected. In 

 the thirteen congressional districts Democrats 

 were chosen as representatives in Congress in 

 the second, third, fourth, fifth, seventh, eighth, 

 eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth, and Repub- 

 licans in the first, sixth, ninth, and tenth. 

 The Legislature consists of 19 Democrats and 

 Liberals and 15 Republicans in the Senate, 

 and 82 Democrats and Liberals and 49 Repub- 

 licans in the House. 



According to the census of 1870, of the 

 total population (1,205,568) ten years old and 

 over, there were engaged in all classes of occu- 

 pations 505,556 persons, of whom 466,845 

 were males and 38,711 females. There were 

 engaged in agriculture, 263,918, including 

 262,595 males and 1,323 females; in profes- 

 sional and personal services, 106,903, including 

 75,079 males and 31,824 females; in trade and 

 transportation, 54,885, including 54,583 males 

 and 302 females ; in manufactures and mechan- 

 ical and mining industries, 79,850, including 

 74,588 males and 5,262 females. 



The State contained 9,130,615 acres of 

 improved land, 8,965,229 of woodland, and 

 3,611,376 of other improved land. The cash 

 value of farms was $392,908,047; of farming 

 implements and machinery, $15,596,426 ; total 

 amount of wages paid during the year, includ- 

 ing value of board, $8,797,487; total (esti- 

 mated) value of all farm-productions, includ- 



