Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-02-22

the future prosecution of tins grand enterprise, |
the only one IN which the State is exclusively |
With the former tolls the revenue
has steadily advanced; with the present, its i'm
mediate augmentation is effected, by the same
causes operating, aud new ones coming into ac-
ton Tor ITS greater advancement. Thus, we
believe, may be furnished ample means for the
payment of the interest of the debts incurred
their rapid extinguishment, and the further pro-
sccuton Of the work.
1t has been suggested TO your committee, that
by the 9Th section of the act, entitled IAN act to
amend an act, entitled, IAN act for clearing and
Improving the navigation OF james river," &c.
passed 18th February, 1920, the General AS
semby have here pledged themselves TO the
people of the Commonwealth, that the tolls shall
never be raised above one third of the saving III
the cost oftransporation by reason OF certain I'M
prOvements. We will not here review the pro-
visions OF that act; but we must say, that to this
suggestion we cannot yield our assent. We do
not consider this law, any part OF II, form
ing on the part of the Commonw ealth com
pact with or pledge to the people. On the con-
trary, we consider the people, by their repre-
sentatives III General Assembly, as forming one,
and the James River Company the other party,
to the compact. Our understanding of the pro
ctso of the 9Th section, is, that il Limitation
OF the pledge given by ttlat section, and intend
ed for, As ii would assuredly operate, a restric-
ton on the expenditures OF the agents." who
were the James River Company. But whether
this last suggestion be just or not certain it is,
that the General Assembly is not restrained, by
that proviso, from increasing the tolls at its plea
sure; more especially, as they have asserted the
rig Int in the 18th section. The 9Th section is a
pledge to the James River Company, aud the
prVviso limits that pledge.
Your committee, therefore, respectfully re-
commend the following resolutions:
Resolced, That, in the opinion of this Board,
the tariff of tolls upon james river, herewith
submitted, adapted to the lower navigation of the
said river, should commences immediately: and
the part Oft relating To the canal from the mouth
of North river to Irish falls 90 into operation SO
soon as the canal shall be completed.
ReSoired, also, That it be respectfully re-
commended to the General Assembly, that au-
thority be vested in the president and directors
of the James River Company, to levy some rea
sonabe addition of toll upon commodities Tex
cept coal)snppCd upon the canal between Rich
mund and VI ldcn's Adventure, so suou as that
canal shall be- finished, and the cost OF transpor-
tation diminished
Resoired. farther, That it be respectfully re-
commended To tue General Assembly, TO direct
that the commissioner or engineer supeIin;end-
ing the works upon the river, do prepare sys-
TEN ol regulations, to be submitted 10 the p.esi-
dent and directors Of the James River Company
To be approved by them, for the government of
the carriers, and the protection OF the Improve.
ments, to be carried into effect on the :, ctious
as they successfully come into operation: As al
so, that all additional and convenient arrange
ments be provided, to enable the toll gathercrs
to enforce the collection of the new tariff.
A true copy from the minutes OF the Board
}. BROWN, Jr. Cd .4ud,t0y.
TARIFF OF TOLLS,
For Tie Loteer .Nurigation Of james Rirer.
CtsiiN!ls.
Flour, bbl. 10
Wheat, nuShrl, 6
Corn, rye, barley, buck wheat, and flax,
and hemp seed, do 2
Peas and beans, do =
Oats, do q
Meal of all sorts OF sran, (includng ship
stuf) do 9
Bran, do .
Clover seed, do 10
All other ga seed, do 3
Hemp, ton, $50
Flax and cotton, 100 Id. 10
Tobacco, hid $50
Ditto. manufactured, 100 10. 10 ,
Batter and brcswaX, do On
Lard, tallow aud cheese, do %
Soap. do is
Candles, do %
Pork and beef, Dbl. 20
Ditto, do unsaltcd, 100 lib. s
Bacon, do Is
Fish, Dbl. 10
Linsech aud train oil, gal. 8
Cider, beer and vinegar, bbl. 10
Apples, potatoes and other domestic fruits
and roots. bush. ,
Wool and feathers, 100 III. %
Hay, fodder aud sheaf oats, do
Straw, shucks and other forage, da 3