The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-06-10
THE STATE JOURNAL.

TaE STATE JOURNAL enters upon new Ca
reer, under auspices which promise perma-
hence 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
healthy National sentiment, and inspire love
of the whole country.
1t will not be the vehicle of personal detrac-
ton, 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 1t, 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 oppo-
nents. 1t will discuss all questions OF pubic
interest fairly and temporarily. Asserting the
right earnestly and resoutely, and batting no
lot or title of the truth which 1t is called to de-
clare, IL will aim to "speak the truth in love-"
1t will commend genius, patriotism and VIZ
tue everywhere, and be as prompt to expose
corruption 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 outside. 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 be the one
CRYING want OF our State and of the country,
we shall give large space to its advocacy. 10
educate 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 ano
| glorious.
The financial condition of the country, anc
especially of the South, will not be neglected
We advocate a financial policy which WI
bring back again to the South more than III
old prosperity. We are for the encourage
ment of varied home industry. We are lo
Free Banking, under system which make
money absolutely safe and accessible to pusi
ness men at living rates. We are Tor such
revenue system as will preserve the puoli
credit without imposing undue burdens upo
the people.
Realizing the vast importance of mechanical
and manufacturing industry, we shah laoo
heartily for the Developments OF these interests
we shall give accurate and detailed iniorma
ton of our vast natural wealth IN mihes' ioi
ests, water-powers and fisheries.
Believing in the "harmony OF interests" "
shall endeavor to show how fully each Is d.
) pendent upon the prosperity of all; that labc
and capital, employer and employee, shoul
be allies and friends, enriching each other b
fraternal cooperation.
: Agriculture is our pet. Fresh from VI
t ginia farm, which we leave lovingly and r.
{ luctantly for awhile, we have learned som
thing of what wide and varied knowledg
g what patience, economy and administrator
9 ability it takes to make farmer. We sha
: give large space to Agriculture and Hortior
Z ture.
|. In conclusion, we will say that we will uni
= = cordially and earnestly with men OF all parti
Is to remove every obstacle to the moral, lnt
r lectual and physical progress of our State a
/. nation. There are thousands of noble you
Y, men and women in the State full OF gra
q CAPACITY, now dormant and wasting. The
8. Commonwealth is sounding the drum-beat
duty. Let them shake off the nightmare
conservatism and old traditions, and mar
bravely to the work OF this new day. 80 SD
. they make the future of Virginia worthy
III the mast, and themselves worthy of great
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