In 1868 there was not enough money in the State treasury to buy matches for one schoolhouse. Now there are common schools established in every county and $30.000 cash belonging to the school fund was lately turned over by the republican to the democratic treasurer. From January. 1875. to the present date the records of our land offices show that our public lands in Florida have been taken up by actual settlers at the average rate of 22.520 acres per month. thus showing that the immigration to and development of our State are not surpassed by any State in the Union. With a bonded debt of only $1.161.700. and a floating debt not exceeding $150.000. and with a steady stream of population and prosperity flowing into our State. started under republican auspices and unceasing. while our 20.000.000 acres of public domain offer homes in the most beautiful and productive climate in the world to the homeless throughout the world. Florida may well be pointed to with pride as a grand demonstration of what the best genius of the carpetbaggers accomplished in the science and practice of government The republican party. ever since its organization in the late slaveholding States. has depended principally upon the activity and heroism of northernborn men for its continued cohesion and victories. although such men as ExSecretary Bristow.
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