The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-06-08

Suffering debtors find no adequate relief upon
appeal to the State courts or Legislature, but
are compelled to see the little wreck of property
left them by the war sacrificed under the sheriff s
hammer at forced sale and themselves and fami-
lies left homeless beggars.
In view of these facts, the Republican party of
Virginia, as the author of the homestead clause
and its advocate to the present time, believes the
extension of the exemptions under the general
bankrupt act so as to include the homestead en-
emptions under our State constitution to be the
only means of relief now offered to our people,
and they therefore ask Congress to pass the
amendment to that effect offered in the Senate
by the Hon. j. F. Lewis, and hereby pledge
themselves to the support of this measure.
9. That we extend hearty welcome TO immI-
grafton and capital from abroad, and advocate
the development in every possible manner of the
magnificent resources of forest soil, water
power and mineral wealth in which Virginia
abounds.
10. That the national currency given the ma
ton by the Republican party, has proved q
national blessing; that protective tariff is the
true policy for the South tending as it does to
produce that variety of employments which we
SO much need; and that State and nationul taxa
ton should be reduced rapidlyhs possible,
consistently with q due regard to the public faith
IL. That this Convention, as u mark of their
respect for the Hon. John +. Lewis and as a ties,
timonial to his valuable public services, and his
integrity of character, respectfully offer his
name to the Republican party of the United
States, for nomination along with Gen. Grant,
as a candidate for the Vice-Presidency.
IL. That this Convention unanimously recon-
mend the denominations General Grant for
the Presidency, as due, not only to his great
public services in the field and in the Cabinet,
and to his fidelity and honesty, but as measure
of justice to great and good man who has been
made the object of iniquitous assault not only
from his political enemies but from those who
should have been his political friends.
supplemental Resolutions.
ReSolved, That in the opinion of this Cenven-
ton Congress should provide for such an extern
sion of the of the Federal courts
protect all rights and secure prompt remedies for
all wrongs in the States lately in rebellion, where
the partisan character of the local courts, or the
| inadequacy of their power, fails to secure pro-
| lection to any portion of the people.
| RESOLVED, That we are in favor of an amend
| ment to the Constitution of the United States
| providing for the election of President, Vice
| President, and Senators, directly by the people,
and, SO far possible, for such direct election OF
1 all other public officers.
| Resolved, That the National domain is the
common heritage of all the people, and should
| be sacredly guarded from speculation and mono
poly; sold only for homesteads to actual settlers
in small quantities, and the proceeds applied to
| RESOLVED, That this Convention earnestly re
commends the establishment of q free National
University in the city of Washington, to utilize
the immense educational material now collected
| there; such University to be supported from the
| proceeds of sales of the public lands.
Resotped, That cheap communication by mail
| is one of the most precious interests of the peo
| pie, and we call upon Congress to perfect our
present excellent system by adding there to the
Postal Telegraph, thus securing the vast benefits
| of Geographic communication to all.
| WHEREAS it is of immense commercial impor-
lance to the people of the United States that a
| public highway be established for cheap trans
| portation of freights between the people OF
| the West and the Atlantic seaboard; therefore
| be il Hsl
| Resolved, That the Congress of the United
| States be memorialized to complete the Jane.
River and Kanawha canal, and that our Senators
and representatives in Congress be requested tC
| use all honorable means to secure the completion
of this national highway talready half compile,
ted as soon as possible.