The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-18

they shall be made more fully to confirm
thereto. We dsapproye all extra COM
pensation, and favor economy in govern
ment, state and national; that we deem
the act known as the funding bill'' as
impolitic, unjust and oppressive, and en-
acted solely in the interest Of bondholders,
regardless of the condition Of the state re-
sources and we. are IN favor of and
demand the submission Of the question of
the financial obligation of West Virginia to
Virginia to the supreme court of the United
States for decision.
MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT.
We are in favor of the development
of the material resources OF our state,
which, urder the rule of the Conservative
party and its predecessors, have lain dor
mant. The mines Of coal, iron and other
minerals, the vast water-power, and the
many other material resources Of the
state, which exist in rich profusion on every
hand, need but enterprise and capital to
develop them, and thus make Virginia one
of the greatest manufacturing states in the
Union. To this end, we are in favor OF
such liberal legislation as shall tend to en-
courge the investment Of capital in mining
and manufacturing operations, and OF gen
eral laws of incorporation, together with,
such liberal spirit on the part Of our peo-
pie as shall invite men of enterprise to
come and dwell among us.
REFORM IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF
JUSTICE. @
We are in favor of reform in the
administration Of justice in this state, and
an enforcement of the state constitution In
this respect, which will secure impartial
justice to all, irrespective Of race, color,
condition or political sentiment.
We favor the election of the president,
vice.president, and all other officers of the
government, as far as possible, by the d-
rect vote of The people. .,i.l ,. s, ~ y r.
ARBITRATION. ~
We approve and endorse the noble
and humane policy inaugurated by Gene
rat Grants administration, whereby all
international disputes shall be made the
subject Of arbitration, thereby preventing
the dread havoc Of war. siefa
FEDERAL COURTS OPEN TO ALL.
The Federal courts should be accessible
in all the states, to all citizens on appeal
for redress of wrongs or protection Of
rights, in cases, where, upon proper
showing, equity demands it, rs
REFORM IN STATE LAWS.
We demand. reform in state laws in
order to secure fair elections, by the
abolition of partisan supervisors, to enable
every voter to exercise the right of suf-
frage according to the dictates Of his own
conscience.
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE
Chairman Richard ii. Carter, of Fauquier.
Secretary--John r. Popham,of Richmond city.
First District.-P. ]. Carter, Northampton; T.
dra i tth s.fea Il q
Second District--John F. Dessndorf, Norfolk;
Rufus s. Jones, Elizabeth City; and John M.
Dawson, Williamsburg.
Third District.-Rnsh Burgess, Lar don Boyd,
Richmond; and +. X. Kane.
Fourth District.--George W. Graham, Motto
way J. r. Evans, Petersburg and Joseph Jor-
Fifth District Judge l.. M. Shumaker, Dam
vile; Ct. W.. Finney, Franklin, and Hamilton
Alderman, Carroll.
Brinton, Nelson, and Il. r. Alexander Rock
bridge eA5.'4i ffti ~ t,ilfa ssaE .s.sissa5 az
Seventh Distrlct-S NJ Yost, Staunion; Hen
ny Turpin, Goochland, and w. Il. Coleman.
Eighth District---E. q. Johnson Madison; J.
II. Deaue, Frederick, and s. L. Chamberlayne.
Ninth Dstrict.-George S. Smith, Smythe;
g. T. Egbert,, Washington county,. and G. b.
Freyer, Roanoke.
ExECUTIvE COMMITTEE.
Chairman.---Judge Alfred Morton;
Rush Burgess and J. A. Taylor, of Richmond
Hon. j 3. Sener, Fredericksburg Hon. J. II.
Nottoway w: r. Brinton, Nelson w. P.
Moseley, Goochland; S. T.. 'Chamberlayne,
Loudcun DR.. John Walsh. Wythetille.