Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-03-20


AS to the action of Tennessee, Mr. 7. was persuaded
that even If there waz Chinese wall between Virginia
and Tennessee still this improvement would be highly
conducive to the interests of the former
Mr. ROBERTSON hoped the House would fix its atten.
lion 10 the one object 10 be attained by the proposed
road, namely 10 unite the remote extremity Of Vrgina
with The Atlantic, and 10 open trade Of great import
ance which now for want of such opening is stinted
and imPeded Keeping this object before their eyes, he
hoped the House would not lose the benefit Of the one
road, by attempting 10 construct several others in
junction with it, as The amendment of Mr.. Tunsa pro.
poses This would be 10 overlap the FIRST and most i'm
porlant object. Mr. R. went on to show TINT the ex
penses OF the works would be increased, and it would
even oe doubtful II such companies could be organized
lie hoped, therefore, the amendment would be re eced
Mr. VEEABLx followed in opposition 10 the amend
men and stated several objections to the proposition
Inc House had already in some degree, rejected THIS
proposition, IN sum and substance, in what was called
3the great bill" MIR. " conended that The true ques
ton was struggle which county Of the State should
now get possessi"n Of the States share Of the surplus
revenue Fle did not wish 10 see That fund partially
appropriated.
MIR. PEYroS snied that he would give his support 10
hlr Iunsta amendment, though he proposed The ORR
9na resolution And he called upon The friends of The
railroads. TO unite in the mode OF action
indicated by him, would strengthen their prospect
Of Success in the Buchanan and Tennessee improvement
The amendment should fall after receiving generous
support from
Mr. TAYLoE addressed the Gouse in opposition TO the
amendment, nnd moved The indefinite postponement Of
The resolution and amendment, which motion being out
of order, las the House had former day refused 10
pos:pone,) could not be entertained.
MIR DANIEL followed again in opposition and denied
the possibility Of making connection between the East
ern and Western counties by means OF this railroad
alone. Mr. Daniel said the scheme of railrond from
Lynchburg to Buchanan, originated with William NJ.
Rives delegate from Campbell, about ten years ago
lie got'up the first company for this purpose. MIR. d.
thong it would be the most garing injustice 10 Lynch
h,,,x lnp har, So hama Et III
ID. read a letter from citizen of Lynchburg, 10 shew
tue general feeling prevailing there against The orig na
proposition.
MIR. Robertson explained and declared his perfect
concurrence with MIR D. in his Of the importance
OF the Lynchburg improvement but the ground he went
was, that il wus not now suitable moment to bring
it forward, il would only operate means OF crush
ing and weighing down another important improve
ment
Mr.. TussraLL thanked Mr. r for his favorable regard
for the Roanoke Valley, &C. but he regarded his kind
expressions as the treacerous kiss of judas. Mr. T.
then replied as 10 the relative expenses Of the different
works.
Mr.. HARRISON followed in favor Of The Roanoke pro-
position.
Mr. SEoAR intina,ed his intention Of voting for MIR.
It's amendment, the ground that as devoted friend
TO the Of Internal improvement, he would be hap.
py get much could be obtained in the promotion
Of that great cause.
Messfs YENABLE and HARRIsoS mutually explained
and inlerchanged a brief debate.
MIR. CABELL briefly spoke in favor Of MIR. Tunslals
proposition and went into history of the Tennessee
and Lynchturg Railroad Company; taking also, COM
parotiye view of The merits md claims o! the different
propositions.
The amendment Of Mr.. TCssrALL then agreed to.
Mr. GARLAND rosc and offered his resolution, offered
heretofore, substitute.
Mr. G. proceeded 10 make some remarks, in order to
explain his POSITION and referred 10 his past course on
this question.
Mr. Gucpsos said the action of Tennessee had been
referred to- The Legislature of that State met but once
in Two years and il would not do 10 wait for
ment on her part While we had been talking, Tennps
see had been acting. She had already acted. If this
proposition should fail The people of his section would
avail themselves Of the Tennessee improvements They
must have an outlet MIR. G. against MIR. Garands
substitute.
Mr. Mcdowell hoped this substitute would not be
adopted. He preferred much rather The amendment Of
Mr. Tunslall, which he had resisted, only because he
viewed il sinker calculated 10 weigh dawn The main
propositions MIR. Med. nrdenty pressed the adoption
of the resolution il then stood. He had been premo
nished of his fate in the gathering political Storm und
his county had been called 10 make him sacrifice
Give hun, and his mpanons who felt an interest in it,
but this little trophy, and lie should deem it GROWING
glory amply sufficient recompense him for any evils
that mi ght lie inflicted.
Mr.. VEsApLE called for the ayes and noes on the sub
stitue.
Mr.. BORIS suggested ght modification, to which
MIR. GARLAsD accrded
Mr.. HARRlsoN briefly opposed the substitute, on the
ground that the work was to be contingent upon The
good pleasure Of Tennessee.
MIR. GARLaSD explained.
Mr. LUCAS, observing that the ayes and noes had
been previously ordered to make the call, the
ground Of The great importance Of the question.
Mr.. GooDwIs opposed the proposition generally. If
the Stale is 10 make these works. solely on ls own
count the country would with Office .holders,
sucking its blood and e1haus,ng lis energies like deadly
vampires.
Mr.. SMITH of I. Of W. explained the reasons Of his
vote in favor of the substitute
Mr.. GARLAND then Withdrew his substitute, protesting
that his object bad not been 10 defeat MIR. McDowels
proposition.
The question recurring on tie original proposition
amended, Mr. EpMuSDs called for The ayes and noes,
when it adopted as follows:
.7ys-hlcssrs. Rivcs, Randolph, Holloway, Stuart,
Kinney, Mitchell, Cobbs, Shanks, Poyton, Trplctt,
TAR, Thornburg Daniel, Cheathsm, Marshall, Dgges,
Dickinson, Payne, Deskins, SherrOrd, Chapman OF q.
& NJ, Watkins, Ogesby, White, Mullen, Harrison,
Mcdonald, Newman, Fisher, Garland, uuymond, Nor.
gan, Barnett Brown, Cunningham, Wallis, Segur,
Mcconnell NJ Coy, Tunsall, Cabel, Storms, Pend!e
ton, Robertson Leyburn, 'Dowell, Gray Culbertson,
Crawford, Davis, Wtten, Ripley, Goodson, Mnyberry,
Noes-Nlessrs Banks, (speaker,) Pouson, Jeter, Fry
ait, Snodgrass, Turnbu Mallory, Hubnrd, Yancey,
Corbin, Cardwell, Casllennn, HILL Wilson, Vaughan,
Lormer. Keen Wood, Smith Of Clio, Spencer Ed
nunds, odeIl, Park, Smith Of Of w., Lucas Wright
Taylop Sandwich, Conway, Luckett, Beurd, Taylor OF
l., G6odwin, Hudgns, Burwell, Buck, Alexander
Fitzgerald, Voolfolk, Nj Pherson Adams. Gay, VenabIe
Stands, Thomas Conn, Clayton, Ford, Prince, Walker
so.
So the committee was directed 10 bring in bill.
Mr. SEcAR moved 10 take up the DILL concerning
Charles CITY county court with the amendments OF the
SENATE But the House refused 10 take up the bill.
ROAD FROM WINCHESTER TO BATH.
The bill providing for the construction Of road on
State account from Winchester 10 Bath, being IN its
second reading, Mr. Tnyoe moved to lay on the table
but, upon the remonslrance OF cssrs' WOOD anu ohef
rard, MIR. T Withdrew that motion.
MIR. SMITH of l. Of W. opposed the BILL
The bill was earnestly sustained by Messrs Watkins
Sherrard and Wood, and ordered 10 be engrossed by
vote of AZ 10 45.
Various bills on their second reading, passed TO
their engrossment without opposition.
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