The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-10-18


! the state convention, as the only just ant
equitable system, and pledge ourselves t.
its support and enforcement.
4 The tide-watcr population Of, the state
have paid without complaint the taxes
. necessary for the support of the state
debt contracted for public improvement
from which they derive no local advantage,
and are entitled to demand repeal of any
law levying tax upon any interest OF
property not general IN this common
wealth.
| Resolved, That the Republican party OF
Virginia, through its representatives in the
state and national government, recommend
the total abolition of the tax on tobacco as
soon as it can be done without detriment
to the national finances.
| INTERNAL IMPROVEMENT.
The greatest good Tor the greatest
number, being one of the principles of
Republicans, we arc in favor of such q
| system of public improvement as shall
best secure that result. The necessities of
not only Virginia, but of the whole coun-
try demand increased facilities for cheap
transportation. We are therefore in favor
Of the early completion of the James
River and Kanawha canal, and call
upon the Congress of the United States to
take this matter into consideration at the
next session, and make an appropriation for
the same. Believing it to be national ne
cessity, it should be national highway.
We pledge the Republicans of Virginia to
use every cndeayor to secure its early COM
pletion. We also favor such liberal
system Of railroad Improvement as shall
tend to develop all sections of our state,
and we call upon the voters of this com.
monwealth to unite with us in securing
these desired results. ~ az
THE PUBLIC DEBT.
Tho Republican party OF Virginia, in
common with the national Republican par
ty, is opposed to all forms of Reputation, and
favor such financial policy as shall tend to
the payment of the public debt Of the state
without being oppressive upon her citizens.
We regard the expenses of our state gov
eminent as disproportioned to the available
resources of the people, and demand that
they shall be made more fully to confirm
thereto. We disapproye all extra COM
pcnsation, and favor economy in govern
ment, state and national that we deem
the act known as the funding bill" as
mpolitic. 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. -. 4
MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT.
We are in favor Of the DEVELOPMENT |
of the material resources of our state. |
which, under 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. 10 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 pco.
pie as shall invite mon of enterprise to
come and dwell among us.
REFORM IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF
JUSTICE. ~
We are in favor of reform in the
Of Justice in this state, and
IN enforcement OF the state constitution in |
ms respect, which will secure impartial I
Justice to all, irrespective of race, color.
condition or political sentiment. I
We favor the election of the president,
and all other officers of the
government, as far as possible, lby the di-
ect vote Of the people. 80
IA ~ ARBITRATION. .t5p
We approve and endorse the noble
md humane policy inaugurated by Gene
al Grants administration, whereby all
International disputes shall be made the
ubject OF arbitration, thereby preventing
he dread havoc of war.
\ FEDERAL COURTS OPEN TO ALL.
The Federal courts should be accessible
4 all the states, to all citizens on appeal /
Dr. redress of wrongs or protection Of e
!ghts, in cases, where, upon proper !
howing, equity demands it. n
- REFORM IN STATE LAWS.
We demand reform in state laws in
Tder TO secure fair elections, by the
BOLTON of partisan supervisors, TO enable
sSAJ topSh W ChSiCacG tli0 sER,uG vi sui.
age according to the dictates Of his own
onscience. 5e3a,ta'
+ STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE. LIP
Chairman Richard H. Carter of Fauquier. !
Secretary--John II. Popham, of Richmond city. | N
First DistrictS-P. ]. Carter Northampton; r. n
Hill, King William, and r. ID. Becky, Alexan- I,
ria. = ~
Second District-John F. Desendorf, Norfolk; a. a.
ufas 5. Jones, Elizabeth City; and John M. 81
awson, Williamsburg. "
Third District.-Rush Burgess, Lar don Boyd, |
richmond; and T.. *, Kane. Err
Fourth District.-George w. Graham, Motto |
ay;J +, Evans, Petersburg and Joseph Jor-
eason, Prince Edward. |
Fifth District.-Judge L. nj. Shumaker DAN
lie q. w. Finney, Franklin and Hamilton
Hermann, Carroll. 10y
Sixth District.-G. v. Case, Bedford; w, p. |
rinton, Nelson, and r. II. Alexander Rock.
Seventh Districts M. Yost, Staunton Hen
Inrpin, Goochland, and w. T. Coleman
Eighth District-E. O. Johnson Madison; J. |
Deane, Frederick. and S, Z. Chamberlayne
Ninth Dstrict.-George s. Smith, Smythe;
:. T. Egbert, Washington county, and T. ID.
rier Roanoke. 5ll@i!es ,'ft4 80
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Chairman.--JudgeA Alfred Morton ~ "a III
Secretary observation-disclosures John II. Pop. al
Rush Burgess and !. A, Taylor of Richmond 2,
on. J. Il. Sener, Fredericksburg Hon. j. H. | 81
lements, Portsmouth,; Hon. q. w. Graham, z,
ottoway Wv. p. Brnton, Nelson W. p. al
oseley, Goochland; s. L. Ohamberlayne, ii
oudcun : DIR. John Walsh, Wytheyille N