Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1874-01-06

natural advantages Of the S ate, are
forcibly alluded to.
a great majority of the people
of Virginia are not identified with
any national party, but arc ready
to become allies of all who arc will
ling to cooperate with them in up
holding the principles of a wise and
good Government. They will
Judge the head o: the Federal
Government impartially by
his official acti IN. The reaffirna-
ton Of this article cf the conserva-
tive platform is recommended tc
the Legislature.
Reference is made to the State
Debt. The L. S. in Remembering
Virginia, failed to adjust the terms
Of separation, and left the seeds OF
alienation between The members
Thus was Virginia prevented from
her obligations, l,y the
federal sword which cut in twain
tie body of the debtor. fit should
now assume the debt Of Virginia, it
would only III a email measure,
make return tor the vast donations
Of Virginia to the Union, when that
Union was weak, as Virginia now
is.
The passage by Congress, Of the
Civil Rights bill, would be destruc-
tive of the School system, and
would reopen wounds now almost
healed. Virginia has less than one
third Of her just share of the ma
tional currency. Hence the money
famine is not new within her limits.
i he Federal Government, should
either increase our share of this
currency, or remove the tax OH
State bank notes. The surest way
TO obtain aid from others, is to
first help ourselves.
Our obligations to public cred
itors should be fulfilled to the ut
most. M calamity could surpass
that of a brcech fIhn public hon
Or. Retrcnchment ofcxpendi.ures
and new subjects Of taxation, and
the abolishing unnecessary Offices,
will enable lis to meet our demands
without increasing the rate of taxa
ton. Such changes in the Con-
stitution rs the Governor will at
an early day recon mend, he thinks
will enable the Legislature to re
duce the present rate. Yet our
public institutions, and especially
the University of Va. should be
literally provided for. The COM
pletion OF the Central Water Line
10y the aid Of Congress is earnestly
recommended.
Special recommendations are
made for the adjustment of the
Oyster fax, reduction of the rate
Of interest TO six per cent, the
payment of lie semi annual inter
est, a revision of the Immigration
system, and Il change IN the Peni
Tertiary system, SO as TO make that
seltsustaining, the aboli-
ton of the Office of Aid to the Gov
ernor, in time of peace.
The Message is closed with the
following patriotic and eloquent
peroration.
With motives not less pure than
those which, inspired our great fore
fathers. We i:ave pass through suffer
ERIN. and sacrifices such as they we're
MT called To endure; aud the dire
christening of adversely have fitted
us To renew their virtues and TO
sienllize this as the true heroic age
of cur State. Let us rise above the
controversies and passion Of the past.
By a noble union of all the elements
of her strength; by promoting cordial
relations among ourselves and the
resolutc co operation of true men OF
all CltSSeS AID parties of our people;
by firm adherence to jrslice, mud>
Grafton. temperance and virtue" and
by The wise and bold use of our gre It
oppo: tm ties and resources. we wiIi
more than restore tn. pristine power
and splcndor of Virginia. The best
of her pos -c,SiOnS yet remlin un
impaired. Emcreirs from c'eat
disasters. Stris kea wI;h SORROWS. mu
liiaIed poor stainless honor Crown>
her brow-S;ill shining with ural {
and hope With great expectations
she now turn> 20 the representatives
OF the people. My uarem;itlng aud
in5oTions CO operation si.l second
yogr every cilurl 70 advance tie gem
eral welfare And my proioutdc,i
desires, ms sole ambition, viii be &C
compi,sheI IN the glory o; tae Com
m0uUealtA.
GOV 1!cMULLIN,