The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-08-21

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monwealth to unite with us in securin
these desired results.
Il THE PUBLIC DEBT.
The Republican party Of Virginia, il
common with the national Republican par
i ty, is opposed TO all forms OF Reputation, ant
\ favor such a financial policy as shall tend /,
the payment of the public debt Of the STATE
without being oppressive upon her citizens
Wcregard the expenses of our state gov.
eminent as dispr0portioned to the available
resources OF the people, and demand that
they shall be made more fully to confirm
thereto. We dfsapproye all extra com
pensatlon, and favor economy in govern
ment, state and national; that we deem
the act known as the "fundng bilP' as
lmpolitic, 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
tho financial obligation of West Virginia TO
Virginia to the supreme court Of the United
States for decision.
MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT. Il
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 or 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 gem
eral laws of incorporation, together with
snch liberal spirit on the part of our PEG.
pie as Shall invite men of enterprise to
come and dwell among us.
REFORM IN THE ApMINfsTR ALTON OF
JUSTICE.
I We are in favor of reform in the
administration Of justice in lhisstate; and
an enforcement Of the state constitution il.
this respect, which will secure impartial
justice to all, irrespective of race, color.
condition or political sentiment.
We favor the election of the president,
and all other officers of the |
government, as far as possible, by the d. |
rect vote of the people.
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
he dread havoc OF war.
FEDERAL. COURTS OPEN TO ALL.
The Federal courts should be accessible
n all the states, to all citizens on appeal
or redress of wrongs or protection of
ighta, IN cases, where, upon proper
moving, equity demands it.
REFORM IN STATE LAWS.
We demand reform in state laws in
rider TO secure lair elections, by the
Ibolltion of partisan supervisors, TO enable
very voter to exercise the right of suf-
rage according to the dictates Of his own
Conscience.
STATE CENTRAL. COMMITTEE.
Chairman Richard II. Carter, of Fauauier.
Secretary-John X. Popham,of Richmond city.
First District j. Carter NORTHAMPTON: r. |
!. Hill, King William, and II. d. Becky, Alexan-
Second Dlstrict-John F. Desendorf. Norfolk;
,ufns S. Jones, Elizabeth City, and John M.
lawson, williamsburg ~ 7ITtt7-
Third District.-Rush Burgess, Lar don BOYD,
and E. X Kane.
Fourth District--George w. Graham, Motto.
ray ]. p. Evans, Petersburg and Joseph Tor.
eason, Prince Edward. IiFE ''.7-
Fifth District. Judge T.. NJ Shumaier, Dan
lille Ct. w. Flnney, Franklin, and Hamilton q
ldermann, Carroll.
Sixth Distrct.--G. v, Case, BEDFORD w. p. s
rinton, Nelson, and II. r. Alexander Rock.
Seventh Districts. M. Yost, Staunton; Hen.
iurpin, Goochland, and w. T. Coleman.