Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1828-06-12
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; MARTlNsBURG. JUss II. 1928.


dDsburg. on Monday the 9th day OF June, 1923.
brthe purpose Of considering the expedieucy
Of sending delegates to The Convention, pro-
posed to be held at Charlottesville, on the 18Th
If IDLY next, on the subject of Internal In
,,oyemens. General ELISHA BOYD wa,
called TO the Chair, and Col. JoHx sTaornKs
appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting having been stated
,ndexplsined by CnARLKs JAS: FAULKNER, esq
On motion. it wss resolved. that a Com
nittee of five be appointed by the Chair &c
persre preamble and resolutions expressive
Of the sense of this meeting upon the subjec,
now under consideration: wheteupon, C. j.
ruIkneF, Joel Ward, Levi Henshaw, Rober,
soodgrass and DR.. Thomas Davis were appointed
sad Committee.
The Committee having retired for few
minutes, returned and reported by their chair
man the following preamble and resolutions,
which, after an animated discussion in which
their adoption was opposed BY Moses T. Hun
fer. ,sq. and advocated by Charles ]. Faulkner,
finally passed without division.
PREAMBLE.
The citizens of Berkeley county, perceive
With satisfaction, the efforts al length in pro.
sress, 10 many parts Of this Commonwealth. to
revive spirit of Internal Improvement, and to
Al. o. r 8.
some more practicable and efficient system than
has heretofore existed for enlarging the Do
MYSTIC COMMERCE and promoting the IsrAsD
NAVIGATION Of this State.
The spirit for Internal Improvements. go vi
tally essential TO the growth and happiness Of a
patton, has seldom been more active in It's ope.
ration and more prolific in its results than at
this period. From the Lakes to Fiorida--from
the seashore to the Missouri It's influence is per
seivsble in those numerous and beneficial Pub
lie Work. which multiply the comforts of civil
iiz,tion, ex end the commerce and reveal the
powers and faculties Of a State, in every de.
partment of Genius, Enterprise and Industry.
In many instances. we see il displayed in q
eution, boldly challenging competition with SINH
lar monu nents OF National Spirit, in any ago or
patton of the world.
tits Notifying from this brief review of the
progress OF Public Improvements in the Union
generally. TO cast an eye back upon the past
history ofthis state---its divided councilss-con.
Rcting interests antiinactive Iegislation-socon
template the loss which our trade snd commerce
has sustained by the more enierprisng exersions
Of our neighbours, and TO compare the results
Of our partial and parsimonious expenditure oi
public money. with the rich rewards OF wealth
srd sffluehce. which under more liberal and
judicious system might justly have been an;ici-
rated from the vsrie,y and extent IF the Inter
nal resources of this Commonwealth. This
modification 10 not diminished by contrasting
,hs selfish policy and perverted feeling of sec
,ional jealousy which have uniformity charac.
serised her public approprlstions.--with the
comprehensive capacity and liberal dishurse.
rnents which have distinguished the conduc, Of
some Of her sister repubEcs-elevating their
character aud comforting imperishable blessings
upon their population. Why is it that this
Commonwealth, in general SO famed for her
zeal and public spirit, has been SO crimnay in
attentive to that means which alone san promote
her permanent prosperity and gloryf Why is
Il tina, VIRGINIA remains idle while every
member Of the Confederacy around Is engaged
in the most laudable efforts for their prosperity
AMI advancement Few countries EXCEL her in
The variety and richness Of her resources. Her
climate is healthy--her soil is fertile and pro
ductivs Her commercial position is command
ing-her manufacturing advantages many and
superior. Her western territory abounds in
valuable and extensive Salt works-in Iron and
COal--her mountains are rich in fossils and
mnerals-and her forests filed with every tim.
Der desirabs for transportation. Blessed with
such advantages--Uith the numerous streams
shat traverse the interior OF the State and in.
hahtsd by an enterprising and Industrious po
PulatioE capable of converting every resource
20 tho most profitable purposes, this meeting
can perceive nothing wanting, but more com
piete union of councils--greatcr energy, and
Perseverance to reinstate Virginia inpossession o.
that commerce which it is obvious she is pow Sc