Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-12-04
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MEETING IN SCOTTSViI.i.E.
meeting by the citizens OF Scottsville was he Id ON
Friday, the 18th November, Io35 when Jno B Hart
Esq, called to the Chair, and Thomas Stap,es an.
pointed Secretary On motion of b. IA Magru.rr ne
s"rtd That Committee OF three be appointed report
Preamble and Resolutions expressive of the object oi
the meetin Whereuppn, the Chiir appointed DR. G.
VI Lewis, H. II Magrudcr. and Thomas Staples said
Committee. The Committee LA wing retired ate, a
short time returned aud reported following Prcan-
adopted
PREAMBLE.
AS Nirgnians, feeling deep interest in the welfare
and prosperity of native State and considering it
the privilege, as well the imperative duty of every
portion OF the community TO urge upon the public
sueraon any treasures whereby the general good may
be promoted We, the citizens Of Scotsvir in public
meeting assembled would respectfully invite pub.
lie attention In scheme which for some lime
discussed-wc mcan Contention, to be composed OF
representatives of the Agricultural and Commercial in
teresls Of the State for the purpose of dc vsn nd con
cerng measures for the full deveopemcnt of the agri-
cultural and commercial resources of Virginia.
In doing so, would advert very briefly TO some OF
the reasons which have induced advocate such
conference.
Virginia, originally blessed with exuberant and fer.
tile SOIL with population Industrious hospabl virtu.
Gus, aud independent has been satisfied and
exchange with foreign nht;ons and her sister Stntes the
rich products of her lands for sncl articles necessity
uuity and luxury as her taste her required
nattentve to, and unmndful of the natural
ges Tor commercial enterprise furnished by her rivers
harbors, climate and position. For the want of com
mercia facilities necessary stimulate agricul.
tural industry, lands have been neglected and
Impoverished, and commerce has pioportionably lam
gOishcd-the youth and enterprise the capital and
strength Of State, are annually leaving our
borders seek more lucrative Investments and !,
more profitable sphere of action in the South and
West While our barren fields and dccayng villages are
mcinnchoiy monuments of our past injudicous policy
ana Virginia. whose pride and boast was, to be
III The van of all the States in population and phy
condition as well as moral influence is now forced TO
take her place IN the of three other States
lhat nave ouistrpped her in population and Improve
ments-wIe the elements of her political and moral
power are rapidly being transp'aned other cin,es
WINE such has been the natural result of our suic
dal neglect oil due cultivation of advantages our
Northern biethren alive to their true interests by
ttlE unceasing enterprise In the arts, and
manufactures have attained degree OF prosperity aud
ainnencc unsurpassed by any nation in the world New
York by her Rail Roads nd nails has avenue.
10 me renoiest parts of the UnUn and by her banking
institutions, has ,stcrcd the cnterprizing spirit of her
ctzns til every State of this contcdcracy has become
tributary To her prosperity, and she has become com
mercai emporium of these United States. Is il not
time TO enquire if this state of things is ineoabco is
IT not time that we should consider own commercial
iacli'es ahd ascertain whether indeed s. there IS
eeSSfy upon u.s. that should continue upon
the fnp0ItHtton OF our goods: We indulge in these
remarks IN spirit of envy hostile jealousy en-.
teIiancd towards our Northern brethren. No. we ad.
nire their industrious activity and iudcious enprprze
and would Initiate it; and while would continue to
buy OF them goods OF their manufacture we see
no reason why should be dependant uuou Then, for
The importation of foreign merchandise or for the
expiration of our pr0dncewhtn doubt is entertain
cd that be done through our own merchants viii
out the additional costs and charges resipncnt
cannot be supposed, that the Northern mel chants mpor,
their goods and sell them without profit If they
charge only 10 per cent for this service not ty
TO tat amount ON the capnl and labor of the South and
IN reality, tribute paid by 10 the North:
agriculture and commerce the landmarks Of
Wcaiih-they are lnScparably conncctedthe latter be-
ing only the chHDnel by which former is disoosed f
whatever affects the interests of The one, like
influence on the others Let then the farmers and the
merchants assemble ,ter; let them concert some
means OF encouraging imPOrtatiOns directly to- ex-
poriaons from ports, and new impulse will
be given to the spirit of improvement which is already
abroad IN our STATE; activity aud enter prize will be arous
cd, competition will spring up and the aggregate wealth
OF the State VII be increased duplex ratio from the
increased quantity of productions and the saving in
'he costs oi transportation and consumption.
Thus VIII we be Instrumental in developing the re-
sources OF our land TINS viii we call forth all its pow
ers Prnnote all IT'S great ntc SITS, and by so doing re-
Store Virginia TO her pristine pic-emincnce.
AS one OF the means by which this result mas be ex
peutsu, is considered by of experience, accus
toned to the enjoyment Of Banking accommodations
highy important that the Banking Capital of the State
should be enlarged This subject would OF course come
up lor the consideration of the Convention. 1t would
be well considered by that body and its recommended
lions would have their appropriate weight with our Lee
gislaiure.
Whether Banks are or are not beneficial to a commu
NIFTY, 1t is not now purpose discuss They have
become part of the established policy of the States
with which wc closely connected by social and DO.
ucai ties; and that they have contributed much TO their
prosperity and ACKNOWLEDGMENT experience has fully
proved Properly and judlcously conducted they tend
much TO the advancement of every enerprisng and cs.
PeciaHy every mercantile community-both by way of
Tcnitianccs and by means of exciting competition in
uadr; thereby preventing monOpOics.
Our own village affords striking illustration Of tie
case In point Scottsville, enjoying trade of nearly
hafa million Of dollars annuity, for of place Of
Deposit, is taxed with the expense and inconvenience of
sending to Richmond for the funds sustain her trade
or exposed to the hazard aud uncertainty the mail
Wherefore,
lst ReSofrod, That in the opinion of this meeting
Is advisable that Convention be held in the Civ of
Richmond, on The I'd Monday in Jannnry next to
concert aud adopt measures calculated 10 develop
The connie rcia and agricultural Tges Of our State
% hes0'red That all tie counties in Virginia be and
they hereby respectfully urged cooperate win us
in this Convention.
3D. ReSoir'd, That Or G NJ. Lewis b. II. Alagruder.
and Ihonas Staples BE-, aud they hereby appointed
committee 10 correspond with similar co nmitices that
may be appointed ia ether counties tor furtherng said
plan
1th- Reso'rcd That DR.. G. NJ Lewis, b. II Maaru.
der, aud ihomns Staples be, aud they IRE hereby an.
painted delegates in behalf Of his town TO said Con.
ventOn.
9th. ReSoired, That the cdilore Of the Richmond
Wing, Richmond Enquirer aud Charlottesville Advocate
be requested 10 publish Tie foregoing proceedings in their
respective papers.
On motion, the meeting adjourned
!. -. HART, Chairman
Tn Sr6rLEs, SecyetaVy
.. - cOWMUNIcaTED