The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-04
THE STATE JOURNAL.

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The STATE JoussAL enters upon a new carec
under auspices which promise permanence an
increased usefulness - ,.rf,rr.-S - F.
This paper win be Republican. The organ ,
no wing or clique twill aim to represent III
policy OF the National party; to build up q hea
thy National sentiment, and inspire love OF tn
whole country. f't,y f-sf VA 9f,.f 49,.
1t will not be the vehicle of personal detractio
nor be used to get its pets into ONCE, nor to kee
others ont, The.safety of all Is In the trump
OF the cause and to secure it, all must iabo
zealously and devotedly, and take their chance
/ in the general result. TOAST 4 -nolfs1f o.
Aiming to treat every member of its own part,
generously, 1t will be just to its opponents.
will discuss all questions of public interest frl,
and temporarily. Asserting the right earnestl,
and resolutely, and batting no jot or little Of tn,
truth which 1t is called to declare, it will aim Il
speak the truth In lovo'' Rite q eat4
It will commend genius, patriotism and virtue
everywhere, and be ~ prompt to expose corrupt
ton and imbecility in its own party as in another
We shall advocate all measures to advance the
public good, originating in our own party or ont
side. There are vital qnestisns enough between
us and the opposition without seeking issues
where all good men should stand on common
ground l.bga.S .EAaG HEIAuNAT
believing popular Education to be the one cry
ng want of our State and of the country. we
shall give large space to its advocacy. To etu-
cate thoroughly all the children of the State
should be the supreme and paramount work of
legislation. To this Sacred task we eonsecrate
our paper. We shall plead the cause of the little
ones who have no voice; and, in SO pleading, we
plead for the future of Virginia in whatever can
make her great and glorious a-,t,-t d.
The financial condition Of the country, and es-
pecially Of the South, will not be neglected. We
advocate financial policy which win bring back
again to the South more than its old prosperity
we are ior the encouragement of varied home
We are for Free Banking. under a sys-
EN- which makes money absolutely safe and ac-
'essible TO business men at living rates. We are
or such q revenue sytem as win preserve tho
public credit without imposing undue burdens
ipon the people.
Realizing the vast importance of mechanical
md manufacturing industry, we shall labor
heartily for the development of these interests
We shall give accurate and detailed information
4 our vast natuarai wealth in mines, forests. |
ter-powers and fisheries gtra2-Rrw |
believing in the harmony Of interests we |
hall endearor To show how fully each is depep, |
ent upon the prosperity of an; that labor and |
apital, employer and employee, should be allies |
nd friends, enriching each other by fraternal co
peration. ATt.1 HASA IEMktLfAY
Agriculture is our pet. Fresh from u Virgipia
nm, which We leave lovingly and reluctantly
u awhile, we have learned something of what
ide and varied knowledge, what patience, econ.
NY and administrative ability it takes to make
farmer We shall give large space to Agricul-
ire and Horticulture.
In conclusion, we will say that we win unite
rdiaily and earnestly with men of all parties
remove every obstacle to the moral, inteIlec-
al and physical progress Of our State and mn /,
IN. There are thousands of noble young men
I'd women in the State full of grand capacity |
", dormant and wasting The old Common
'alth y sounding the drunl-heat to duty Let
EN- snake on The nightmare of conservatism |
q OLD traditions, and march bravely to tho |
DIX OF this new day. So shall they make the +;
lure OF Virginia worthy of the past, and them
YES worthy of n great an ems ty.vl If aif ra1a1 7