Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1830-09-24
MOWF,lns SsrH0,
GOYERNOR FLOYD- OF YIRGINIA

I Sept. CenfTe-
man visited this place last week, tour through Wes-
tern Virginia.
We pleased that the Chief Magistrate has shown
this attention the Western part OF our State NOT on ac
count oil me mere iiaery OF attention, but because we
agur beneficial effects to this section of country and 10
INC whole state, from the enlarged knowledge which
the Executive will thus acquire OF the wants as VOL AZ
oil The resources of the commonwealth.
Regarding the cardinal interests of Eastern and Wes
!e!n virginia one and the same we glad to that
Intercourse iostered and promoted, which will have
'ehuehcy 10 a0ae the geographical distinctions upon
which too much stress has been laid. We wish TO see
more lntercourse-more kind feeling-more enlarged
information mutually prevalent between the extremes
OF 'he State. The multiplied resources OF Western
virginia consisingin her rich and extensive vaes so
Wen adapted TO agriculture and grazingthe rich beds
oil iosiis and minerals which pervade the entire coun-
ny west OF the Alleghany-he beautiful and mpro-
vdble water-cOurses, that every where found AT
convenient intervals aordng the same time avenues
OF interior commerce and sciIes for hydraulic opera.
mons, nave not hitherto been highly Appreciated as
better acquaintance would cause them TO be-
The interest which chief magistrate has ever
manifested IN the prosperity OF his native state will
merit.
As token Of their confidence and sincere respect for
me governor, the citizens OF Charleston united il de-
sire OF honOring him by public dinner which gave
rise TO the following correspondence:
Hon. JOHN FLOYD:
'*R The undersigned, in behalf of their fellow CT
uzens OF this place, and OF Kanawha county generaIlv
anxious TO express their feelings If respect for the Chief
Magistrate of this Commonwealth, their high sense of
TIC liberal spirit and zeal for the Improvement of vour
state which have brought you this neighborhood bee
leave TO request that if your engagements will permit
You will partake OF public dinner TO be given at Col
SPottswood'S hotel, on such day you may select.
Your obed; 'nt servants.
SAM'L Chiffon
S. PATRICK,
A. w. QUARTER,
BENZ II. SMITH,
CHAS. X. BALDWIN,
JOSEPH LOWELL.
GEO w. SUMMERS
Charleston, SEPT. 3, 1890
CENrLEhEN:-Iba have received your kind invitation.
on behalf OF the citizens Of this place. and OF Kanawba
county generally, TO psrtake OF dinner 10 be given at
MIR. SpottswooIs Hotel
deeply regret, gentlemen that nv time il so limit.
ed, and from the pressure Of circumstances shall be
compelled to decline the honor of psrtaking with YOU Of
public dinner.
in common with yourselves entertain strong desires
to see our state improved ard enjoying all the benefits
which must necessarily flow fiOm these important nm
dertakings The communication which heretofore the
state has given many indications Of disposition 10 per-
ec between the James River and the Kanawha is wor.
thy to be ranked among the first objects of public aen-
tion and be assured, that in situation in which NAV
be placed, viii to feel solicnie for lis com
pleton' WIN great respect, have the honor 10 be
| gentlemen, Your ob't scrv't.
JOHN FLOYD.
Messrs Samuel Chiffon, Chas. r. Baldwin, S. Patrick
Joseph Lowell, A. w. Quarter, Geo. w Summers
| u RI. Smith.
The Governor, attended by number of the citizens
lett this place on Friday last in boat prepared for ar
examination OF the works the Ksnawha river afte
which, as an informed, he proceeds as far as the
Kentucky line westward. 1Banuer