The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-07-02

this State by its unjust laws and proscriptive
spirit, by its attempts to hold the mass of the
people in ignorance, by its pernicious financlal
feited all claim to the support OF the people Of
Virginia and has shown that party Is unfit to
exist which, like it, is organized on the prtnci-
pie of political and social prescription, and held
together by no common bond but that of hatred
towards the national government and its sup
porters.
s. That the wise provisions of the homestead
clause in our State constitution have been ig-
nored by the judiciary or ruled upon in such
manner as to deny TO our people its intended
benefits.
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 homes tead clause
and its advocate to the present time, believes the
extension of the exemptions under the general
bankrupt actso ms to include the homestead ex-
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. Il, 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
national blessing; that a protective tafl1 is inc
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 as rapidiyIas possible,
consistently with due regard to the public faith.
H. That this Convention, as Il mark of their
respect for the Hon John +. Lewis and as 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,
q candidate for the Fice-Presdency.
u. 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 a 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.
Res0lued, That in the opinion of this Conven
ton Congress should provide for such an extern
sion of the powers of the Federal courts, as to
protect all rights and SECURE prompt remedies for
all wrongs in the States lately ~ rhbsllon, where
the partisan character of the local courts, or the
inadequacy of their power, falls TO secure pro-
lection to any portion of the people.
ResotUed 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, far as possible, for such direct election OF
all other public officers.
ReSpkped That the National domain is the
common her!tqgs Of all the people, and should
be sacredly guarded from speculation and Ilonn-
poly; sold only for homesteads to actual settlers
in small quantities, and the proceeds applied to
education.
Resolved, That this Convention earnestly ro
co,nmends the establishment of free National
University in the city Of Washington to utilize
the immense educational niateFial na4- calleeted
there; such University to be supported from the
proceeds of sales of the public lands,