The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-09-13
MATERIAL pEvEropMrNr.

We are in favor Of the development
Of the material resources OF our state
which, urder the rule of the Conservativ
party and its predecessors, have lain dor
mant. The mines Of coal, iron and othe
minerals, the vast water-power, and tn
many other material resources of tn
state, which existin rich profusion on ever
hand, need but enterprise and capital t
develop them, and thus make Virginia on
OF the greatest manufacturing states in tn
Union. To this end, we are in favor o
such liberal legislation as shall tend TO en-
courge the investment of capital in mininl
and manufacturing operations, and of gen
eral laws of incorporation, together will
such liberal spirit on the part of our peo
pie as shall invite men of enterprise t.
come and dwell among us.
REFORM IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF
JUSTICE. sf
We are in favor of reform in tht
administration of justice in this state, 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,
vice 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
raj Grants administration, whereby all
International disputes shall be made the
subject Of arbitration, thereby preventing
the dread havoc of war.
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. ~,
REFORM IN STATE LAWS. 81 a
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. 9'v . stesg- as.s,i
300 STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEES.
Chairman Richard II. Carter, of Fanquier.
Secretary John r. Popham,of Richmond city.
First District p. ]. Carter, Northampton; T.
J. Hill, King William, and R. ID. Becky, Alexan-
dria.
Second District.-John F. Dessndorf, Norfolk;
Rufus $. Jones, Elizabeth City; and John M.
Third Dstrict.-Rush Burgess, Lar don Boyd,
Richmond and e. X. Kane. :,
Fourth Distfict-George w. Graham, Motto.
way J.P, Evans, Petersbnigi and Joseph Jor-
Fifth District. Judge L. M. Shumaker, Dan
Vile; G.. W.. Finney. Franklin and Hamilton
Alderman, Carroll
Sixth District.-G. " Case. Bedford; w. p
Brinton, Nelson, and II. r.. Alexander Rock.
bridge. gfst.s, ~
Seventh District.-s. M Yost, stannton Hem
ry Turpin, Goochland, and w. T. Coleman.
Eighth District.-E. O. Johnson Madison; J..
II. Deane, Frederick, and s. E. Chamberlayne
Ninth District.-George s. Smith, Smythe :;
g. T. Eebert. Washington county, and j. b. I
FrieT, Roanoke.
& EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Chairman.--Judge Alfred Morton
Secretary Ex-Ofticio.--Colonel John r.. Pop.
Rush Burgess and r. A. Taylor, OF Richmond;
Hon. j. B. Sener, Fredericksburg Hon. ]. II.
Clements, Portsmouth; Hon. G.. w. Graham,
w. p. Brinton, Nelson w. p.
Moseley, Goothland; S. T.. Chamberlayne, |
Londcun; DIR. John Walsh. Wytheville. 80
ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, |
In charge of the Fifth, Sixth, Seventh and |
Ninth Congressional Districts, except, Flu |
1anna and GQochland counties.
Chairman.-Everett w. EARLY; ig |
Secretary.-Frank ]. Bramhall, p O. Box I
30, Lynchburg, Va; $500 @
Assistant Secretary.-J. B. Work;
Treasurer.-John F. Wilson.
Rooms Over the Lynchburg National Bank. |