The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-07-31
THE STATE JOURNAL.

The STATE JouKSAL enters upon a new career,
under auspices which promise permanence and
increased usefulness.
This paper will be Republican. The organ Of
no wing or clique it will aim to represent the
policy of the National party to build up heal
thy National sentiment, and inspire love OF the
whole country.
1t will not be the vehicle of personal detraction
nor be used to get its pets into Office nor TO keep
others out The safety Of all is in the triumph
of the cause; and to secure it, all must labor
zealously and devotedly, and take their chances
in the general result.
Aiming to treat every member Of its own party
generously, it will be just to its opponents. 1t
will discuss all questions of public interest fairly
and temporarily. Asserting the right earnestly
and resoutely, and batting no jot or title Of the
truth which it is called to DECLARE 1t will aim to
speak the truth in love-"
1t will commend genius, patriotism and virtue
everywhere, and be us 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 out
side. There are vital questions enough between
us and the opposition without seeking issues
where all good men should stand on common
ground. ...
Believing popular Education to BIO the one cry
np want of our State and of the country, we
shall give large space to its advocacy. To edu-
cate thoroughly all the children of the State
should be the supreme and paramount work OF
legislation To this sacred task we consecrate
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.
The financial condition OF the country, and es-
pecially of the South, will not be neglected. We
advocate q financial policy which will bring back
again to the South more than its old prosperity
We are for the encouragement of II varied home
industry. We are for Free Banking, under a sys-
ZEN which makes money absolutely safe ana ac-
cessible TO business men at living rates. We are
for such revenue sytem us will preserve the
public credit without imposing undue burdens
upon the people.
Realizing the vast importance of mechanical
and manufacturing industry, we shall labor
heartily for the development OF these interests,
we shall give accurate and detailed information
of our vast natuarai wealth in mines. forests,
water-powers and fisheries. .
Believing in the 'harmony of interests" we
shall endeayor to show how fully each is DEEPEN
dent upon the prosperity of all; that labor and
capital, employer and employee, should be allies
and friends, enriching each other by fraternal CO
operation.
Agriculture is our pet. Fresh from Virgins
farm, which we leave lovingly and reluctant,
| for awhile, we have learned something of wha
wide and varied knowledge, what patience, econ
| omy and administrative ability 1t takes to maxi
| a farmer We shall give large space TO Agricui
| ture and Horticulture.
In conclusion, we win say that we will unit
cordially and earnestly with men Of all partie'
/ to remove every obstacle to the moral, intellec
tual and physical progress of our State and na
ton. There are thousands Of noble young mel
| and women in the State full OF grand capacit,
now dormant and wasting. The old Common
wealth is sounding the drunbeat to duty lie
| them shake off the nightmare of conservatism
and old traditions, and march bravely to tn
| work of this new day. So shall they make tn
future of Virginia worthy Of the past, and them
selves worthy of great ancestry