Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-11-14

which il presents ITSELF and respectfully RECON-
mend that the Convention come to tho Following
resolutions: 49, ~, .h
b.s, ;nteresta of tho Commonwealth demand the
enrly commencement and vigorous prosecution oi
a liberal and enlarged system OF internal ih'Pror0
ment, and for which purpose, the resources VI '''
State ought to be called forth, to an adequate eN-
tent
Cd That the people of Virginia owe 10 tnotn,
selves, and to their posterity, to embark ""nou.
DELAY i'm the great ard long contemplated WORK Vi
ou,nipU avenues of commercial intercourse De
twccn The Western States and the Chesapeake Bay;
and that in the opinion Of this Assembly, the des-
TIMES OF the Commonwealth are intimately con-
ncctcd with the construction OF such INES through
the central divisions of her territory and popua-
ton. .
3D. That in the opinion of tins Assembly, the
government of Virginia ought to provide tor the
early rccommenccmcnt and steady execution oil
the work on the central line, upon which 1t has so
long deliberately and that the plan and execution
thereof ought to embrace the deepening the pro-
sent James River Canal; the extension OF that
mode of intcrcommuncation to Lynchburg or Co
yinston; and the construction of a permanent line
of rail WAYS, from the Western end of the canal,
to the Ohio river, unless it should be found more
eligible, to unite the rail road TO the Great kanaw-
ha river and improve the navigation OF thai stream
a to render 1T safe and convenient Tor steam
boats, at all seasons.
4th That should the General Assembly decline
the commencement and execution OF this work
with the resources Of the State, and State
property, then in tho opinion of this meeting, laws
ought to be passed yielding the entire line to the
capital and enterprise of individuals, by granting
an adequte charter with suitable advantages to the
citizens who may embark H. the work, rescrVinS
to the State as much of the stock may amount
to the actual value of tho improvements already
made, to be taken part of her subscription OF
two-fifths of the entire capital which may be neces-
sary for the completion of the whole work.
9Th That in opinion OF this Assembly, 1t is OBJ
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attract far practicable the commerce of tho
West through her territory, and to concentrate
within the waters of the Chesapeake, an increased
portion of the foreign commerce of the naiion:-
that to attain these desirable and important objects,
the law authorising the formation of the Stanton
and Potomac Rail Road Company, ought TO DO
modified, different law passed. for creation OF
Company TO construct line or rail road, OF tho
most permanent and approved character, from the
Potomac TO CoVington, or some other convenient
point the central line of improvement; with
power, if the James River connexion with the
West, shall not be formed within reasonable
time to be fixed by law, to continue the rail road
from the Potomac the Ohio; and that the en-
| enlargement and patronage ofthe State to so i'm
portant an enterprise, ought to be manifested by
| pledge in the bill, to take part of the stock.
9Th. That a memorial the part of this Con-
vention and of the good people here represented,
ought to be prepared and presented TO the next
General Assembly, urging the adoption of the
funds of the State, to the important improvements
by TIE cOnGltlOn OF Lnc uHIcrenJ parts
the Commonwealth and particularly enforcing the
streng necessity of the Legislative centeni-
plated in the foregoing resolutions:
7th. That the people happily the great
source of power, and by their Will and their means
tremendously united, alone give permanent
success to a system of general Improvement how
ever deeply it may interest the mass of our fellow
ctizens-an address ought TO be prepared and an
appeal made by this assembly, to their patriotism
and to their interest, explaining the views of those
whom represent, and invoking their steady
support of measures for improving the condition
of the Commonwealth, the eXgencies of the
various parts NAV require.
| On motion of Mr.. Walker, the Convention re.
solved itself into Committee of the Whole, to take
under consideration the Report of the Committee
Mr. Smith of Greenbrier being called to the
| Chair:
The resolutions were sevcrally adopted, without
| amendment.
On motion of Mr.. Geo. W. Summers, the Com
mttec then and reported the resolutions with
out amendment.
/ On motion of Mr.. Everett, the Convention pro
ceeded to the consideration of tho preamble ant
resolutions reported from the Committee of the
Whoe. The question being taken separately, or
each of saId rosolutions-the LIST, Cd and Sd were
severay adopted without division; the adoption
of the 4th resolution division being called, tn.
vote stood II for and against the adoption
the 5th, 9th and 9TH resolutions were adopted with
out division
On motion of Mr.. Smith of Kanawha, Resolved
appointed TO prepare memorial to the next Genera
Assembly, in pursuance of the 9th resolution, and
that they report the same to this Convention.
The President then announced the following gen
tlemcR rs composing said ommttee:-Messrs
Lewis, Summers, McCue and Craik.
On motion of Mr.. Lewis Summers, Resolved
That committee consisting of three members, be
appointed to prepare address to the people, III
pursuance of the seventh resolution.
i The President then announced the following
gentlemen as composing said committee: Messrs
McFarand, Walker and Smith of Grcenbrier
4 On melton of Mr. Mcfarland, Resolved Tha
when this Convention adjourn, it adjourn to meet
at I3 O'Clock, tomorrow.
On motion of Mr.. Cary, the Convention Their
adjourned.
/ "WEDNESDAY, Nov. Cd.
The Convention met pursuant to adjournment
at IL o'clock, and opened with prayer by the
Rev. Henry RuBner.
Mr.. McCue, from the Committee appointed tc
prepare Memorial in pursuance of the 9Th reso
lution, adopted on yesterday. reported that the
| Committee were not prepared to report
On motion of Mr.. McCue Resolved That the
Convention have a recess until O'Clock.
! AT three O'clock the Convention assembled.
! The Committee appointed TO prepare a memorial
in pursuance of the 9th resolution, adopted OF
yesterday, reported memorial in the following
words
! THE Memorial will DO Published at some future
! period.
The Memorial being read, on motion of Mr.
Smith of Grecnbrier, the Convention resolved it,
self into Committee of the Whole, to consider
said memorial.
MIR. Smith of Greenbrier was called to the chair
The said memorial being considered in Commit
or he w hole rnotion of Mr.