Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1828-07-25

ly, to some position between them on the Ohio RI
YER, merit, in the opinion OF the Convention, the
early consideration and efficient patronage of the
General Assembly
In relation TO one of these roads, a sense OF the
importance OF its proongation, from its present
tern and western extremes, is suggested by the
aid which the Legislature has already afforded TO
its construction, and the great benefits derived
from it. The Convention is also ap.,iised, that
while its cost is likely to be amply repaid, by its
increasing utilitySis extension, which will GER
ta,niy and prohtabfy augment its use may be
effected, at an expense much below that which
has attended the part Of it, already constructed.-
his consideration alike applicable TO the two other
routes here proposed enhances the facility and the
expediency otther execution.
These objects OF immense importanc &C 10
Virginia All feel and acknow ledge their magni-
tude. But the fund devoted to their attainment is
already charged TO the full extent Of its present
capacity. The probability is, that its productive
ness will be in some measure increased by the
completion OF several public works, which in
progress; but this augmentation cannot be
Siderable tis gradually iiberating itself from the
burthens imposed upon il, and will proiably, alter
the presen; year, yield some surplus, i'll addition
10 the execution Of its existing engagements. AT
ter the year 1880, it may undoubtedly be consider
ed as very productive Its operation, il limited To
important objects, will be sensbv felt. But as 1t
consists OF stock, the dividends of which may tluc
tuate, the necessity may arise, especially il the
Immediate objects of Improvement must be multip!i-
ed,or some addition the or sale of OF
ITS disposable funds, admission Of other stock
holders to participate in the tolls OF such works
nave been OF may be begun, extending any loan
which may be effected to the interest upon it, at
least for the first year. A loan TO extent
will be required and till the fund for Internal I'm
prorement shall be enabled to meet the interest
TINS loan, resort may be necessary to the
other OF these measures. We can perceive no o.
ther alternative. On such subject, the choice
between these measures, this Convention will not
presume to hazard a suggestion.
Such are some OF the leadin. objects OF Internal
Improvement and such the means OF their accom-
plishment which the Convention most respe fully
recommend 10 the favourable regard oil paterndi
Legislature. But they would not scaut them
selves OF the obligation which they to the
immediate constituents aud to the Commonwe a tn,
II they did not add that after completing these
great works, their value il ii does essentially
depend upon, Will be greatly augmented by ju
dicous and efficient system vi common roads. 20
happiness, because Is itself, dependent the
cal intercourse OF the people OF any country,
rest very much upon the Improvement OF those
numerous highways, which conduct them, and The
productions OF their land and lahour 10 the lie aiding
channels oil internal and external commerce. What
vast waste OF time, oil industry, and OF resourc.
does bad system of common roads occasion in any
country, which may have the misfortune to feel
ITS oppression. Candour regards the entire
Commonwealth, justice TO those who suffer most
grievousiy from the present road system OF Virgin
la, call upon the Convention 10 pronounce il une
quail IN the burthens which it imposes upon the
people, and Inefficient in its results.
Bearing, IN any system Of Internal Improve
ment, the relation TO the grent avenues OF trade,
which the daily offices of social feeling have to the
public virtues, good system of common roads
makes up, IN the frequency OF its use, what il may
seem to want to superficial observers in the digni-
ty. Ina comprehensive system of Improvement,
the General Assembly will assign to Just and
etectua provision for the county roads, rank pro
Poruoned TO the enjoyment, which ii dispenscs, anu
thus heal one source oil dissatisfaction IN Com
monweath, which has, in truth, but interest,
mat oil diiiusing every where the spirit oil social
contcntment
lSeveral alterations Of the Report were made af-
ter II was presented Some will be found in the |
subsequent proceedngs-others, are not noticed in
me proceedings, but are made in publishing the
Report. The foregoing, with the exception Of the
amendments which will be found hereafter, is
what was finally agreed on EditOrs.]
The report being read, was on the motion of Mr..
Nayior, laid on the table, and 25U copies of or
ton.
On motion of Mr.. Leigh, the Convention then
adjourned till Tomorrow, IL O'Clock.
THURSDAY, July IL.
The Convention met at Ii o'clock agreeably to |
adjournment.
The following additional members reported
themselves.
.4hnherSt-Bennett A. Crawford
Bucking ham-Beverly A. Brown.
FIupanna-WaIker Undertake.
LoufSa-Horatio Gates Winston.
MIR. Marshall offered the following resolutions
which, on his motion, were added to, and consid-
cred part OF the Report presented on Yesterday:
. Ne submit most respectfully TO the lie gisla |
ture, the following opinions the result Of our
LIST. That the best interests of Virginia will be
promoted by persevering in that system of Inter
Nal Improvement, which has been so wisely be- |
gun.
I'd That the improvement Of the navigation of
the James River is objecof great importance TO
'he state, and to large number Of its inhabitants,
ana IS indispensable 10 the value of those works
which have been already executed, and to the pre-
servatlon OF that money which has been already |
expended.
Sd. That just attention 10 the interests Of our |
fellow citizens on our Northern frontier requires
that The State should subscribe TO the Stock OF the
chesapeake and Ohio Canal, the amount 10 be pay |
able in five annual instalments.
4th. That the improvement of the navigation of
the Shenandoah after the Potomac Canal shall |
have reached Harper's Ferry, on such principles |
and terms as the wisdom OF the Legislature NAV
devise, is an object of vital importance to the in |
hablans OF that part Of the country, and is emit
ued to a share OF the public patronage.
eth. That the Improvement of the navigation of |
the great Kenawha from the falls 10 its mouth, re-
commends itself 10 the Legislature, not only by its
intrinsic importance 10 the inhabitants who will |
participate in its immediate benefits but as a link
IN That chain OF conneXion which, passing through |
virginia, MAJ unite the Ohio TO the Chesapeake. |
Oh. Tha: the farther improvement of the nay |
CATION oil fne Roanoke, is object Of deep inter
est both u Virginia and North Carolina on which !
both States will, we trust act in concert, so soon
as their funds will enable them to act effectively
Ub. That the extension Of the Renhawa road /
westward TO the Ohio river, e. eastward iowa the
eastern frontier oi our State measure dictated bv