Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-12-26

3t The commonwealth would &c greatly cug-
'nented by the additional trade which the north-
ern branch would attract from the west, while
tins INCREASED flow at commerce in search of II
market, would Weld a much greater SHIRE of
business To the James River towns than they
could Otherwise command from the great valley
of the west.
II the western end he formed by the proposed
company, or Jointly with its resources and those
oi the state, the same great commercial and no.
Htlcai advantages Will b. secured to the com
monwealh, while her ability 10 construct other
works vii! be less exhausted, and her means OF
improving other parts of the State, less DUNN
iShed.
In every point of view it seems clear to your
Memorlalsts, that whatever disposition the Cen
cral Ascend y may make of the great 1ues ion
OF forming line of commercial intercourse
from Richmond to the Ohio River, the line uru-
posed from the Potomac westward, ought to re-
ceIve the prompt and liberal patronage of tie
bcgisJturc-
They, therefore, for themselves and their f;l-
low citizens whom tnev represent, earnestly
pray, that laws may be passed mo difyng the act
passed FOR the formation of the Stanton and Po-
t"mac raj! road company, providing for the
dheren, organization Of company to construct
n line OF rail road of the most permanent and
approved character, from the Potomac 10 Gov
l"Ston, or tn some other convenient point on the
central line ofimprovcment herein before REFER
eG to; with power, II the james River cnnneX-
ION VIII the west shall not be formed within a
reasonable time to- be fixed by law, to continue
The rail road from the Potomac to the Ohio Ri
yer; ana that the encouragement and patronage
al the State to so important q measure nav be
manifested by pl dye in the liil TO take bc-
raj part OF the stock "
The memorial being read; on motion of Mr.
smith "i Greenbrer, the Convention resolved
Itself INTO commitiee Of the whole for the con-
slderntlon thereof, Mr.. Smith OF Greenbrier in
the chair
The said memorial being considered in Com.
ihttee OF the Wnoie, on motion of MIR. McFar-
land the Commltee rose, and reported the same
70 NJ Convention without amendment.
O, motion OF MIR Smith of Greenhr'er, the said
nnIia was unanimously adopted by the Convention.
VA motion OF Nh George w. Summers,
Re'oIved That the President of this Convention sign
ue memorial gust adopted and transmit the same ogc-
'ef wlh copy OF the proceedings of the Convention
the Governor OF Virginia, with request that he lay them
before the next General Assembly
Inc Committee appointed 10 prepare u address in p
sdce oil me IN resolution adopted on yesterday, report
mat 'hey nave had the under considerations but
we're not ready to report, wheIcupon, MIR
Lewis Summers.
Resolved, That the SAID Committee be authorised aud
sled To prepare said address after the adjournment
OF the Convention, and the same to be printed and
cCuiaed w'th the other proceedings of the Convention
On motion Of Mr Vawter,
resolved, That each member of this Conventions pay
mo me hands Of the Secretary the of FIVE dollars for
ue purpose of dcrayne Dense Of pr hitting the pro
l-ceedlnSs of the Convention.
H. solved, That the thanks of this Convention be ten
He'eu 10 the trustees of the Presbyterian Church of this
place. the use Of the building in h ch sessions have
neeh held: aud to the Rev john McElhenney the
mess with which he has complied with the resolution of
ms Convention requesting the clergy of This place open
It's daily sessions with prayer.
On motion Of Mr. Carey,
keSoved, That the thanks Of this convention are due
I" Cnaes A. SiauFi Tor the able and dgnifed manner in
| "I:ich he has rersided over its deliberations
On motion OF MIR Merry,
resolved, That this Convention tender their thanks
70 secretary thereof Tor his prompt diligent, and faith.
On motion OF MIR George w. Summers
resolved, Tins Convention he adjourned sine die
Whereupon the President arose and beiure putting the
question, expressed his entire and hearty concurrence in
all the measures adopted by the Convention his
nest hopes for the Of the applications
make 10 the Legsa tire He advered leeingly 10 the
Kindness and confidence which the Convention had
Tested towards him, and having returned his
acknowledgements therefor, took afIcctonale leave OF
| its members.
The Rev MIR MIhaney then offered up A ferven, and
appropriate prayer and The Convention adjourned sine
die. CHARLES A. STUART pre.,t
JONI A. NoRrH, Sec'y.