Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1835-02-02
JOSEPH c. CABELL. E.e.

To the stupepdous e%Ier,ions Of this gentleman,
we are unqueslionnbly indebted for the final sue.
cess OF the projected scheme Of connecting ihe wa
tiers Of the East and West. Hs has labored and
struggled. when II seemed almost 10 be hoping
against bope-Rnd We therefore cheerfolly unite
with the writer Of the follo~iog article IN the no.
mina,ion Of Mr.. C.. 10 the Presidency Of The Com
pany, II is 6t that he who has laboreJ SO nrdeoily
in the cause. should now be selected to consum-
mate what he bss begun
coMMus,cArnp.
The gloom which hung over and enshrouded the
prospects Of Virginia. has n, length been diss'.
pated, and she will now com neuce the march TO
that degree Of wealth, prospr ri'v and power, 10
which her soil, climate, eateUded domain. aud IN
ternal resources en,i,le her. The passage Of the
James River and ksnawha bill, "ud tho consequent
security OF The chati'r. Is an event which should
he hailed with enthusiastic joy md heart cheering
delight, by eve,y V'Tg'nian. II has disen'hralled
aud unshRckled her from the fatal chains with
which the conflicting interests Of some PORTIONS OF
the State have hitherto b und her. II 10 literally a
Jubilee. in " hich the feelings ot all should partake.
W Who love the Old Dominion, and who wish 10 see
her occ1py that position in this great confedsracy.
TO which she Is SO eninently entitled, and TO winch
n j"jicious and vigorous employ men, OF her vast
internal resources (~hiiherto locked up) will eIal,
her.
matchmaking this auspicious and great pro.
mise Of good, We must not permit our Joy AID oui
enthusiasm TO occupy the place Of action and ex-
erIion. We have yet much to accomplishment,
labour 10 eocoonier-much difficulty 10 overcome.
The line OF Improvement is long, and will be RI
pensive and our resources are not more ITO say
the most Of i) than adequate 10 accomplish the
work. We have yet much Of public confidence
10 scquiIe, because Of former failui es and we
have q great rival interest, emannting fiom the
CIV Of Baltimore, 10 overcome, which will seek Ia
cross or connect itself with this line in some way.
with a view OF diver,ing Ms much of the trade
therefore, in tho beginning. 10 these difficulties.
aud not suffer them 10 grow upon us.-l hope !
shall not be esteemed arrogant, for | have long
felt n deep interest in this work, when recon
mend TO the Company n rigid economy IN its ex-
penhitures.s 50 rs 10 make the most OF 20 limited n
capital Tor so gigantic N work and that, 10 the
construction Of the work, regard be had strictly TO
substantial usefulness, so that when the work shalt
be extended n few m,les, we shall not find the
funds of the Company exhausted.
10 Joseph C.. Cabell the State will owe n large
debt Of gratitude, for his untiring zeal and unwea.
RED diligence. IN bringing about tina happy result
| know much, personally, Of his icelings md his
eIe,,'ons, and willinei, oilrr my testimony 10 his
fdrlty, ois zeal, a"d diligence am perfectly sn
,is6ed the State is indebted to his e%xertions for the
charter. hope his claim. TO The Presidency OF
the Company will In acknowledged, and ihs Office
unanimously awarded 10 him. tIe h amp quail
fed IN every respect for ITS do,ies.
A CITIZEN OF NELSON.