The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-03-10
FRIDAY EvE'G, MARCH. 10, 1871
SPIRIT OF THE moRNING PRESS.

The Dispatch writes in excellent spirit
fearlessly rebuking partisanship and mar
row-minded sectionalisn which jeopardize
the most important interests. The par
tisanship that seeks to live by destroying
the common wealth, had better elect q
grave-digger, for its end is nigh.
AN IRoN-cLAD FOR VIRGINIA.
The extraordinary conduct of some of the
members of the Legislature-their assertion
that gentlemen of wealth living outside the
State, who invest their money in Virginia, are
not to be trusted, since they are undoubtedly
her enemies and intend to do her an injury,
and that, therefore, General Malone must be
made dictator to protect us from these enc mics
of the State-logieally led to the conclusion
that we IN q state Of par totfh outsiders, and
must resort to war measures to protect the
State.
Hence come oaths of allegiance and tests of
all sorts that are used in time of war, and pains
and penalties for all such as give countenance
and support to the common enemy.
1t is plain that the narrow minded men who
from personal servility present this phase of
State policy, force themselves to the war foot.
ing of demanding this kind of proof Of alt-
giance-this sort of means of furnishing the
suspects"
Now, let them bring on their iron-olad. Let
railroads, or buy the stock of the State in rail-
roads, say such as this:
~, A. b., do solemny swear that l never at any
time during my existence on this earth have aympa
thized with aided and abetted any plan scheme
of any corporation any individual living at the
North, or anywhere else outside of Virginia, who |
had any money or who contempt ted investing any
money in property within the limits of Virginia; |
and, Furthermore l, A. b.. do solemnly swear that
never will have any such sympathy and that never
will aid abet any capitalist living without the |
boundary of Virginia. and that never will sympa-
thize with any such capitalist, but that will devote
my life hereafter, as have done heretofore to the
Illustration and de eat of any schemes entertained
by such persons, whose object is to make money in
Virginia. and who have the money to enable them to
do So"
Now, if Mr.. Thurman, of Bedford, would
introduce this iron -cad-so well calculated to
protect Virginia, so we'll designed for the forti
fication of General Malone in his stronghold,
and Mr.. Wood, of Halifax, would second it,
the Legislature might adopt it, and the State
might be saved from betrayal.
PARTIsANsHIP.
As Virginians proud of the past-proud of
the statesmanship of other days--we feel panied
to observe the low stage of partsanship to
which some of the representatives of the peo-
pie in the Legislature have brought them
selves The hectorng and domineering spirit
manifested by some, the trick and cunning dis
played by others with whom show of delbera-
ton is mere mockery, are in the last degree
Notifying.
When committeeman to whom the body en-
trusts the important duty of ascertaining facts
and fairness in their representation show that
they are mere partisans, factiously and rudey
determined to bear down all opposed to them,
it is indeed sad stage of legislation for the
poor old State. We appeal to members from
all parts of the State to pause aud consider the
welfare and dignity of the Commonwealth, and
to rally to her salvation from the scandal of
these features of representative character I'M
known in other days, and which threaten to
bring down the public fame of the State to SO s
low an ebb that there will be none so poor as (
to pay homage to the present status of Cons
monwealth once SO renowned.
A FINANCIAL VIEW.
A comparison of the competing propositions ,
for the sale of the States stock in the Richmond
and Petersburg Railroad company develops
STARTLING RESULTS.
The sale to Ellyson, Anderson, and Others of 8 S56
shares of Stock payable in Cash, at $3.50 share
Will amount to... g. AUo
The sale to General Malone of
stock at 800 per share payable in
six equal annual installments, will
amount to....."........ .............S3S5, GOO
During the six years even if the pay
ments were promptly made, (Which
ia incredble,) the State will have
paid out as interest the bonds,
with money wrung from the people
by taxatien the of................. 1855
Net proceeds realized by State from 6
sale of stock after six years, sup
posing the Atlantic, Mississippi
and Ohio railroad should meet its
obligations ............."...........S305,6 1924 ,
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