That Mr. President. is a description of the social and political condition of Florida in the year 1874 from republican anthiority of the very highest character. This is a State paper. it is partof the report of the commissiouerof immigration in my State. a cabinet officer. directed to his excellency the governor and referred to in the message of the governor of that year. which I have not now before me. and wherein Sentiments equally strong and decided are set forth oil the same subject. affirusing the peaceful and orderly condition of the St:te. So much. sir. for thepolitical condition of Florida at that day. Now T need hardly say that nothing which has taken place since that period has ehinged the condition there. We enjoy is largo immigration from the North. We are dependent in a great measure upon it for prosperity and wealth. and we are anxious that our reputation for peace and oider and personal seeuri ty shall remain as it has hitherto. unimpeachod. Now. sir. a word in regard to the distinguished gentleman who has lately been elevated to the office of governor. and I do this for the purpose of showing the temper and the honorable disposition of our people.
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