The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-08-01
THE STATE JOURNAL.

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THE STATE JOURNAL enters upon new career
under auspices which promise per1nanencc anc
increased usefulness. u 5f EL. s..I.
This paper win be Republican. The organ O
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 keer
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 temperately Asserting the right earnestly
and resolutely, and batting jot or little of the
truth which it is called to declare, it will aim to
| speak the truth in love-" a1fr.-rlIll 1.
| 1t will commend genius patriotism and virtue
| everywhere, and be as prompt to expose corrupt
ton and imbecility in its 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 -t.ial lte .tf4ier Us
'chtNliiB DOpuitT IuuCdLOu 10 De LHt one cry
ng 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 financial policy which will bring back
again to the South more than its old prosperity
We are for the encouragement of a varied home
industry. We are for Free Banking, under a sys-
EN- which makes money absolutely safe and ac-
cessible to business men at living rates. We are
for such q revenue sytem as will preserve the
public credit without imposing undue burdens
upon the people. 2nl
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 natuaral wealth in mines, forests.
and fisheries. 5f4- |
Believing in the 'harmony of interests - we |
shall endeavor to show how fully each is depen-
dent upon the prosperity OF all; that labor and |
capital, employer and employee. should be allies
and friends, enrching each other by fraternal CO.
operation.
Agriculture is our pet. Fresh from avirginia
farm, which we leave lovingly and reluctantly
for awhile we have learned something of what
wide and varied knowledge, what patience econ
omy and administrative ability it takes to make
. farmer. We shall give large space to Agricul-
ure and horticulture. rE 5fff rsit |
In conclusion, we will say that we will unite
cordially and earnestly with men of all parties