Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-06-02
We1aesduy Eces,ssss, June 4,

we publish this evening, the official report of the
proceedings at the CaPfo in this city, last evening
ne meeting was full to ove'lowing. The greatest in
terest evnced by all classes and professions Of oil,
citizens Several gentlemen addressed the meeting in
favor and in opposition to resolution. offered by Mr.,
Richie, proposing immediate subscription tn aid IN
procuring assistant engineer. This resolution was
subsequently amended by the mover the suggestion
of Mr. c. Johnson, to appoint committee for the
amended was opposed by Gen. Harvie, Mr.. Fleming
James, MIR. Joseph S. James, and Mr. James Lyons and
rejected by the meeting.
The friends of the James River Improvement NAV
rest assured that Richmond is length aroused and in
serious earnest. Every effort is making by our
citizens one apd ALL to keep up the spirit of improve
ment. We have no fears doubts of the ISSUE
~ MEETING OF THE CITIZENS.
AT 4 meeting of the Citizens of Richmond Man
CHESTER and their vicinities, held at the Capitol on
Tuesday Evening, the 3lst May, FJoseph Tate, the
Mayor OF the City of Richmond, WAS called to the
Chair, and Thonas Richie appointed Secretary
Mr.. Robert q. Scott submitted the following Reaolu
tons:
list. Resoiced, That the continued and pronpt i'm
ptovemcnt of the James River and it's CONNECTION with
the western waters object IF the highest value to
the commonwealth In general, and ought Prose.
cuted and completed with the means of the State and
under her patronage and conroly
end. RESOLVED also, That SHOULD it be the pleas
ure OF the Legislature to refuse, further delay
The prosecution of the improvements aforesaid It
would be Just and wise, to permit the to be exccu
ted by Individuals and with their own resources upon
terms equitable and fair to the Commonwealth
3rd Resoloed, atso That preliminary to any fur
her expenditure investment of capital in the said
improvement, minute and survey of the con-
tenpated and best route and estimate Of the cost
OF the work should be made by competent engi-
necr of established reputation, and in whose skill the
public has confidence And that for the purpose
curing tho sarriaes Of such engineer, the mem.
bers OF tins meeting will contribute pecuniarv aid in
| he Ieu
And that committee be appointed for the purpose of
collecting such contributions
4th Resored, olsO That for the purpose of securing
concert OF action among, and eciting inform alton
from the friends of the james River Improvement il 10
exPedient that meeting of delegates from all the
counties and corporations interested therein should be-
held on the - day of - next, at -.
| 5h. ResOred also, That the said delegates when
convened be authorized adopt such measures for eff
fectng the objects of the resolutions aforesaid as NAV
seem to them proper.
9th. ResoIrcd aiso That a committee of - be an
pointed, whose duty shall be open corrcspondence
forthwith with citizens of the various counties and
corporations interested in the work of improving the
James, and by all means to endeavor enlist them in
favor of the undertaking. and procure their aid and CO.
operation III the views OF this meeting.
7th. RESOLVED also, That committee of - be ap
pointed to prepare and lay before this meeting its
consideration, the - day of - next, n memo.
rial to the next General Assembly, the subject Of
the improvement azores nd,
9Th. Resolved, That 2o.nmittee of - be appoint
ed, whose duty shall b., without DELAY to use their
best exerons, TO obtain the services of an Enoneer
for the purposes aoresad and that all contributions for
that purpose be- and the shall be under their con-
Io or that of their duly appointed agent or treasurer
On M. stlnards motion these resolutions were laid
upon the table,
The following resolution submitted by T. Richie.
ReSoIred, That the Chair appoint Committee of
- persons to collect information and prepare a report
upon sucn measures as it may for our fellow
citizens to adopt for the purpose of promoting the
great cause OF internal report to be
presented to subsequent meeting of fellow citi
to be called by the said committee for that purpose
On Mr. Forbess motion, the blank filed with
the number thirteen.
And then the resolution adopted.
On MIR. Stanard's motion, the resolutions previously
submitted by Mr.. Scott, referred to the said Com
mittee,
The following communication was presented by tho
Chair;
Sir-In compliance with the directions of the Com
missioners, for the City of Richmond named in an art
entitled An act to incorporate the Lynchburg and New
River Rail Road Company" At meeting held by
them yesterday at the Eagle Hotel, in Richmond
have the honor 10 enclose to you, copy of the prof.
ceedings of those Commissioners at that meeting.
have the honor to be, very especially,
Your ob't servt, ROBERT POLLARD.
To the Chairman Of Meeting of the Citizens of Rich
rnond and it's vicntes, TO be held the Capitol in
the evening of the 3lst May, 1891.
terday's Whig1
On notion the preceding Resolutions were referred
to the Committee of thirteen.
On Mr.. Stanards suggestion further time was a. wed
to the Chairman to make his selection of TIE Committee
OF th1Tteen-wlth an understanding, tho surgec; n
of Mr.. Harvie that the of the Members Of tho
Committee should DO published.
And the Meeting adjourned.
JOSEPH TATE,
Chairman
THOMAS RrTcHiE, Secretary,
COMM CTEE
JOINS M4EsHAtt, BENJAMIN w. LEroH
ROBERT POLLARD, JoHN Alias
joins WIcKBAM, kosEzT {, Sco--
JAaUELiYE 3. HlRTE, JoHy Evpzps
RoBERT STASARD, NICHOLAS ME-
DAVID BULLOCK, JotH Rt-rgvYvoov,
CHAPMAN JOHNSON, I TATE
Chairman Of Meeting
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