Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-29
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the circumstances
Mr.. McDowELL explained the views Of the friend, Of
Inc DILL de called upon all who were opposed to the
measure 10 forth and state openly their obiec!
tons. He deprecated disguised hostility
Mr. HARRISON exhibited some statements TO shew
the operation of Improvements elsewhere and referred to
the exertions of the Southern Railroad Companies 10
divert the trade towards Charleston.
Mr. PEYroS made some explanations in reply to Mr..
VOOLFOLK
Mr. RAspoLru expressed the interest he felt in this
schene which he thought would develope the rich
Pc'ah! trade He appealed the friends Of The James
'ef improvement, 10 review their determination, and
support lh's measure. He thought they Dstook their
uue interests IN opposing the present BILL and warned
their course
Mr.. VOOLFOLK further commented ON the error as he
conceiVeo IL, OF commencing this work at the wrong
enc he thought ought TO commence at James River.
lie believed The work would not prove profitable until
taxation would become necessary and then E,.srn GEN.
thmen would no, dare to vote for any scheme Of i'm
proyement.
Mr.. ChAPMAs of Monroe explained the reasons which
would compel him 10 vote against the Sih He cons
defed conflicting interes, with the Western portion
Of the James River and Kanawh Improvement nd he
was satisfied that if This were now adopted they would
be left without future aid and the great central improve
nen would not be carried TO the West
MIR. SEGAR referred to a OF the friends Of tho
James River and kanawka improvement, TO defeat this
BILL and warned them of The fatal stab they giving
their own He enlarged upon the fatal policy by which
these gentlemen seemed 10 be governed, and upon the
evils which would result from years delay.
Mr. ENABLE protested against members forming
character and motive for him. He was in favor Of
well balanced system Of improvement and should all
proper occasions i've it his aid.
MIR. TUEsTALL made short explanation Of his views
and feelings on this subject, and referred 10 e singular
course Of of the friends Of internal improvement,
and TO the efforts of the patrons Of the James River and
kanawha scheme, who after getting millions,
fused to grant any thing 10 those who had stood by them
in every emergency
Mr.. smrru Of K, explained his course and repeled
the charge OF selshness ascbedto the friends of the
James River and Kanawha improvement.
Mr. PINNELL expressed the reluctance with which
he voted against the bill, but he felt it his duty to
do So His feelings with the Southwest; but no
must consult the interests Of his constituents and obey
their will in spite Of threats and denunciations. DIR.
T. referred to the pghled faith of the State which gen.
temen talked about SO much, and yet he was told by
some members, that mol cent would be voted, unless
they voted for this scheme, &c.
Further explanations were made by hlessrs. SaITa
Of K, and TUSsTALL.
The call for the question having been made in Sc
veral parts of the House,
Mr. Mcdowell and said, the ill.omened cry OF
"Question fell upon his heart like that Of "Crucify
him Cruelty him !" When the Messenger Of Mercy
came upon earth 10 men, they cried, "Away with
him. Away with hm!"-Ile referred in beautiful and
touching burst Of eoquence 10 The unhappy distractions
OF the friends OF improvement, and 10 the humIating
spectacle which Virginia doomed 10 present. from
of union among those who had the elevate
her character and resuscitae her fortunes The proud
Eagle Of Virginia which had always pcrched the top
Most crag with nothing above her but the clear blue sky,
brought down 10 le dust by the shafts Of her
sons, who lacked the patriotism to her from ruin
md disgrace- is impossible to catch the spirit the
language Of MIR. Med. remarks, which rveted the at
tention and thrilled the hearts of the auditors
The question the passage of the bill was taken "a
quarter after ocock and decided in the negative by
the following vote
8ycs-Messrs. Rives, Randolph, Stuart, Mitchell,
Kinney, Cobbs, Fryat, Shnnks Peyton, Trplet Tarr,
Daniel Cheaham, Servant Marshall, Dgges Dickin.
son, Deskins, Paisley, Sherrard, Chapman OF G. s. NJ,
Ogesby, White, Mullen, Harrison, Flowers NJ Cand'
lish, Bo!ts Allen, Newman, Garland, Raymond, Nor
gan, Barnett Brown, Cunningham, Murdaugh, Watts,
Segar, NJ Connell, Tuns,a, Cabell, Fairfax Williams,
Robertson, Leyburn, Nj Dowe Gray, Culbertson, Da.
Wis, Crutchield, Witten, Ripley, Goodson Mayberry,
Glenves-56.
Massachusetts, Banks, (Speaker) Bayly OLA, Pouson,
Holloway. Jeter, Byrd, Snodgrass, TuInbull, Mallory,
Hubbard, Yancey, ThoInburg, COrbin, Douglass, Card.
ssngslsr Payne, Keen Woods, Smith Of GI, pinnell.
/. of W., Lucas, Smith of K, Wright, TsyIos, shad;
L., Goodwin, Organ, Hudgins, Fisher BurwelI, Chap
folk, McPhersnn, Adams Mccoy, May, Gay, Venable,
Stands, Storms Pende,on, Cooes, Thomas, Conn,
Crawford, Clayton Ford, Bailey of S., Prince, Walker
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On motion Of Mr. EDMuSDs the House adjourned.