Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-12-07

csHnsu. Royce asd Ckspp.u the undertakevs. had
hnshed about sixteen mes Of u early In October lest.
IN msn"-r h'ihv satisfactorily and every expectation
s eonfd.uuy entertained, that they will faithfully and
Punctually pei form th-ir engagements. =,
The expenditures made for the Improve nent Of the
have 10, been attended with all the bencfis which
were expected TO flow from them
In attempting to improve the bed OF the river, Il 10
perfectly obvious that all the work would be perform ed
whiist the river wac at is greatest depresonAt this
stage OF the water the channel IL often different nom
that observed by he when there is but
con eide rable ire shet.
Whilst the navigation through shoals AMI tippl IL
benefited at this state OF depression by deepening th~
bed Of the river; and by the construction Of wing dam,
Designed and calculated TO throw r. eater column Of
water mo il :, frequently injured at point OF great
er elevation cause the natural channel la often
found on tho eide observing it's near thu
shore, while tho artificial channel IL most
tempted in The direct line, by excavations made in
the ripple or natural dam.
BY this means, there danger Of njuring or destroy
ing boats the wing dams when there is inconside
rable rise in the which sometimes floats the boat
upon these lams and compels the boamen away
the work to suffer the vessel pass; and when there
more considerable freshe the work becomes useless
Moreover. the swiness Of the in those ,lnces
is often such, TO require many hours to pass them,
with small cargo on board, with the assistance derv
ed from cords fastened rings fixed points, drawn by
double complement OF men. Since the introdu ction
OF steam boats on that river is asccrtaned that
pass these suices at one sege OF the water tedious
abandoned When the boat ene the channel her width
including her wheels fills up much the way that the
whole forms kind OF dam to the swiftly descending cur
rent which rises in 'front.' and the resistance
that the navigators obliged very Often stop to per-
init the water to flow by The whole is work of much
iabour.
III, then,thc disbursements this river have
ferred all the benefits expected flow from them
owing to the kind Of Improvement which has been
sorted 1t is believed that sluicc navigation when
cver attempted, will be found totally inadequate to the
IN
III further expenditures should be deemed expedient
becomes matter OF earnest confederation, whether
dam across the river below Elk Shoals, with lock
the right bank would not in the end be the cheapest
and IL certainly the best mode OF overcoming the di-
hculty presented by that obstacle.
he communication by canal ail-road, from James
River to the New River Upper Kanawha, is a sub
ect too important not TO occupy prominent place in the
arrangement Of these public works.
by tho construction Of such a road, a large and
fertile region will be enabled TO send to market
much produce to swell the exports OF the State and add
much TO the aggregate wealth OF the community
BY the completion Of such undertaking, the New
River, which is now utterly useless, though large fine
river. the longest in the State, would become canal
contributing TO this object the rich OF region
Astounding in iron and lead, and capable OF pro-
ducing hemp, wheat, and tobacco to great amount
The distractions to the navigation of this river princ-
Paliy exist at and below the Richmond falls No doubt
IS entertained that bateaux might be used upon it,,
from the lead mines to that ponthus enabling produce
TO ascend descend the road
OF barrels Of flour, and pounds OF tobacco which will
not otherwise exist, would find their way 10 market
through the James River.
Whilst viewing this subject In all its bearings upon
tbs great interests OF the State it escape the OBJ
servaon OF any, that all the region Of country which
lies between Parkersburg and Winchester, is without
any commercial facilities road jucousiy located in
that part of the State, would benefit large number of
our fellow citizens, and traverse extensive and fer
tile country and cannot fail claim gent con-
sderaon and rank among the objects deserving the at
tcntion of the common wealth.
The Dismal swamp Canal, is a fine Improvement
bringing benefits from affair." and contributing much
valne and improvement OF Norfolk, town which Vir-
gna will cherish being the first seaport on the tan-
tic coast, and which may at no distant day. when the
commercial interests of the Union shall again be con-
suited. claim comparison with any Commerce
has built all the cities in the world; the want of
has made the largest habitaon for bat, for rep
tiles.
The enterpri.ing citizens of Petersburg have pro-
Jeced railroad from that town to the Roanoke rv
which promises, when viewed part of the whole
system to be useful in forming link OF the chain
tended to the trade OF southern region with
the commerce Of James River.
O'ner improvements OF great importance, will from
time to time present themselves and will doubtless OBJ
tain the countenance of the Legislature.
10 expedite the plans of Improvement which the wis
dom oil the General Assembly may think expedient 10
resume or adopt ii is respectfully suggested that the
state might be benefited by undertaking them excu-
sveiy upon her own il the duty
oil the Principal Engineer often to inspect them and
placing the same under his direction and controul.
l 'ee''ved communication ON 'hn NJ, Coy, E.q
member oil he Board OF Public Wok. under date
OF she OF October, announcing his dstermna ion to
resign his appointment a, a member Of IN. Board !.
ms abors oil that body will Oh the fret Of
Jannsry next II may be WELL al eaily day. 10 appoint
successor, "
Tbs military force of the state |. strong and
ng-Tfe greatest harmony amongst the eff GERS exists
every where-'hough some Legislative nts msy
be necessary, Tor its better discipline aud promp, ami
effective action. The arms and ordnance ar. in excel
lent order, and can be used whenever necessity re-
lhes' without encountering expen'e or delay. The
strength OF this force. iog-ihpr with the number de-
scpon and condition Of the arms and ordnance will
he seen by reference TO the Reports Of the Adu,sn,
Geoera' and Com;nanddni of the Public Guard here.
with communicated.
The condition OF the Treasury will be found 10 be as
prosper ous "a At any former though the
on hand NAV he lr.s than the corresponding day OF
last year. This differ once may, perhaps, he account,
r ny me r,ducon on the taxes made the last ses-
SION Of ths Gsnera Assembly. TIE uaexpended h -
ance IN the Treasury AT the end OF the wear 1929
was Ss6 996 IL that which RENAL NJ a. nd nj IN .
year 1880 eng S5S9i1 s6-ihr actual amount in the
treasury on the ourh day OF the present mon h was
1851 ss3 So being less than 'bs 4diug day
oil M preceding year by SI9It5 o.
Ihe Pro'perons condition of our 6nanccs had no
"rlher calls upon the Tfei-uTy been han he
o'hlnhy demands upon H. IL sU IN would have ilsti.
neu even fafthsT reduction ia the annuity levied
upon The people, aud sll left means sufficient on the
money and 'abour at c,mnAnd, 20 have .fsctcd much
Tor the improvement OF the State without the nrcessi.
OF r,sorog to asaiion.But The IL the 1t ongest
p'oo'oh'y' mat III the coufss OF the ensuing year
srkc ana pressing d-snds will be made Tor the
Jus TO the officer OF the revolution Under these eli
cuhstances, will become necessary TO provide for
payment OF these clams as they are presencd which
.hevsd can be done Without resortiDg 10 ans al
all burthene ONE to tie state.
Many benefits il is believed misb in Tim. aoy fron
an alteration 10 the mode OF ievyiug the tax for the
supported government. All are dssitous of ktowjny
VIVA, oey will annually have Ia contribute, which
isSs liable 10 change. The slight nuc us,icns q hi
occasionally occur in the amount iound in the Tres