The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-09-02

Dy interference with rights not surrendered by
the people to either the State or National Gov
| ernment. a''.t 'aEr. II 80 ~ 49,
.Seoeateenth.-It is the duty of the General
government to adopt such measures as will tend
TO encourage American commerce and ship
building.
Eighteenth.--We believe that the modest pat
flotlsm, the earnest purpose, the sound iude-
ment, the practical wisdom, athe lncorruptible in.
tegrty and the Industrious services of ULYSSES S.
Grant, have commended him 10 the heart of the
American people, and with him at our head we
stand to-day upon new march to victory.
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PRINCIPLES ENUNCIATED by THE RE-
rUBLICANS OF yIRGINIA.
The Republicans of Virginia, IN Convention
assembled, about to enter upon Che canvass for
the election of a President and yice-President
oil the United States, now formally announce
their principles TO the voters of this Common
From 1865 to 1872 they have continually and
unwayeringly held and proclaimed the sam
prmicipies and they hereby reiterate and re-
held in 1866, 1867, 1865, 1869, 1870, and 1871 :,
These principles have been embodied in the
18th, l4th, and 10Th amendments of the national
constitution AND in the civil rights act of April
9, 1855, the enforcement act of May 80, 1870, and
the amended enforcement act of April 20, 1871
which principles in brief are - .s,.rIr- -.
l. That slavery shall never exist in this Union;
That all native and naturalized inhabitants OF
these states shall be citizens of the Union enti-
tied TO absolutely equal rights, civil and polti-
cal Jeg. ss gsTr.ts- '5a-Tt-,..
That the elective franchise and the right of Of
ice-hoiding shall belong to all citizens of proper
age, not guilty of crime, irrespective of race,
color, or OF any other proscriptive qualification;
z mat the laws OF Congress passed for the
enforcement of these rights should be diligently
executed; and that il, in practice, these laws
should be found inadequate for this purpose,
nal to that end. -g.sg - $500 = -. M. ~
8. That these constitutional amendments and
the laws for their enforcement sfnhody not only
IN tt1rt sari,,o al -
those of true Christian federation; and that we
oppose all prescription for opinion sake, and all
endeayors to nfuse spirit of hatred and hostile
ty in the minds of one class of citizens against
another on political grounds ri. n. - Il
A. That we challenge the world to produce
financial results more successful than have been
achieved by the national administration. The
national debt has been diminished three h,Igdred
n4fHtpiaS e. d9lqr9 while taxation by the nation
al government has been largely and steadily re-
daced. Our credit has improved and strength
ened at home and abroad the perpetrators of
fraud and embezZlelnent have been vigorously
pursued and promptly punished the revenues
nave been collected by officers held by the Pres-
dent TO the most rigid aecountablity all OF
which has produced the present satisfactory
condition of the national treasury. -t,.,.., Il. "
Q. That well conducted and faithfully adj
minis tered system of free schools, in pursuance
OF the State constitution, whereby the children
OF the people shall be universally educated is a
cardinal policy of the Republican party, and
necessary to the well being of society," and as
one means OF securing an efficient management
CT the free schools of Virginia, we favor the cleo
lion OF sch DOL trustees by the people in snch
manner that the minority as well as the major
ity may be representedi iii the school boards,
6. That it is due to the Supelin teadent Of Pub
lie instruction Of Virginia, that this Convention
should express their approval of his late able re-
port, as giving earnest of his competency and
fidelity of intention in the discharge Of his inn
portant duties.
Z. That the so-curied Conservative party of
this State, by its unjust laws and proscriptiye
nttpmntS ha mas pft ho
people in ignorance, by its pernieious financial
legiclation and It's oppressive taxation, has for
teited all claim to the support of the people of
Virginia; and has shown thita party is unfit to
exist which, like it, is organized on the princ-
pie OF political and social prescription, and held
together by no common bond but that of hatred
porters, . -.r.r Mp l.pr
s. That the wise provisions of the homestead
clause in QUE state constitution have been ig
nofed by the judiciary or ruled upon in such a
manner as to deny to our people its intended
benefits -a ~ .r
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
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 unaer The general
bankrupt act 50 az to inolIde the homestead ex-
eIaptions 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 Thai effect offered in the Senate
by the Hon. j. +. Lewis, and hereby pledge
themselves to the support OF this measure.
0, That we extend hearty welcome 10 imml-
grafton and capital from abroad, and advocate
the development i'll every possible manner OF the
magnificent resources of forest, SOIL water
power and mineral wealth in which Virginia
abounds. Nst sfFGT- #.
10. That the national currency given the ma
tiOn by the ReDublican marty. has moved n
national blessing; thai p pratertive tariff is the
true policy for Tie South tending as ii does to
produce that variety of employments which we
So much need and that State and nationul taxa
tion should be reduced as rapidlyhs possible
consistently with due regard to the public faith
II. That this Convention, as Il mark of their
respect for the Hon. John +. Lewis and as u tes
tmonta 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 q candidate for the Vice-P Presidency
IL, That this Convention unanimously recon-
mend the denomination, 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 a measure
OF justice to 4 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. 7AN
Supplemental Resolutions.
Resolued That in the opinion of this Conyen
ton Congress should provide for such an extern
sion OF the powers of the Federal courts, MS to
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 us possible, for such direct election OF
all other public officers.
isesotoed, That the National domain ia the
common heritage Of all the people, and should
be sacredly guarded from speculation and mono
poiy sold only for homesteads to actual settlers
education. T
Resoioed, That this Convention earnestly re
comments the establishment of free National
University in the city of Washington, to utilize
ihe immense educational material now collected
there such University 10 be supported from the
proceeds of sales of the public llnls
R6Sotped, 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 telpQranhiC In an