Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1838-11-26

THIRD DAYS SESSION.
FRipAr, Nov. l6. II

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FRIDAY. Nov. l6 1898
The Convention met at II O'Clock, and after bcug
called to Order was opened with prayer by The Rev.
MI Dlbiell.
The following gentlemen, arrived since Yesterday,
appeared aud took Ihclr seats.
Angnsla-Wm. u. Hodges.
Nansemond-W d. Hodges Nm b. White
head.
neutrality-suspicious. Landlord.
Elizabeth City County-Dr. K. Archer T. w.
Jones.
Norfolk Borough-Dr. Geo. Wilson.
The President sad he held IL his hand a sam
pie OF domestic manufacture, which WAS qunc of
| parcel Of 200 Rcams ordered by house IN Phil
adelpha for the use Carey X Lea, Of the Maioa-
60 Factory IN Petersburg, al 10 cents the pound
The sample was examined during the day, and
much approved,
culture, made u Report concluding with the toll
lowing resolution, which WAS unanimously adopt
, ed
Resolved, As tho opinion OF tins Convention,
that the commercial and general interests OF Nir-
gina and North Carolina well as the peculiar m
tercst OF the agricultural class require that legislative
and should be given, promptly aud cioctuay, TO tho
diffusion OF agricultural instruction and know
ledge and to the promotion ofagrlculluta Improve
ment.
MI. Cunningham offered the following resolution
which was adopted
Resolved, That n COMMITTEE Of Five be appoint
ed 10 wait on the Legislature Of Virginia, IN or
der obtain from that body such and the agr
cultural interest of Virginia may require, and that
a committee of five be also appointed To wait on
the Legislature Of North Carolina for the like pur-
pose
MI Millson from the General Commteo Of q
made Report concluding with the following rcsolu
lions
oil theu several commodities should be effected
with the least possible delay aud expense , aud that
/ an indirect and clrcutous transportation is muiu-
ally dlsadvantageous, in subJeciing the trade con
Quoted through such channels To charges and bur,
dens which would be avoided by the establishment
OF direct intercourse.
.. Resolved, That the trade by which the people
OF Virginia supplied with those articles which
they receive III exchange for the products of their in
dnsify is, for the most pat, indirect trade,
being through the chief ports OF the northern
states; and that united and unrcmlttcd cxcr-
lions should be made to restore the direct comm
ncalion which was formerly productive OF SO much
benefit
). Resolved, That ills Convention do recon-
mend that immediate steps be taken 10 induce man
ulaetufers and other capitalists IN foreign coun-
tries to establish agencies and form commert lal con
nectious nmong rs, in order thai the goods export
ed by them to tins country may be sent TO their f.
nal destination, without being subjected those
| expenses arising from intermediate agencies which
are injurious alike to the producer and the
mer.
L. Resolved. That the President appoint com
mlttee OF seven, whose duly II shall be, after the
adjournment of the Convention, To use all means
Which they may deem necessary and proper to secure
the objects contemplated III the next preceding
luton.
5. Resolved, That this Convention do recon-
mend TO all merchants and traders 10 give prefer
ence IN procuring their supplies 10 the Importers
IN the cities Of Virginia aud North Carolina, and
the other staple States, whenever they can be OBJ
4 tanned upon as good terms when purchased a.
broad.
6. Resolved, That with view to the efficient
employment Of such of our surplus capital as is
invested IN commercial pursuits, and TO the en-
couragemcnt Of those persons, who, with industry
and intelligence, prevented by want of means
from engaging III mercantile operations, this Conve
ton do earnestly recommend tn formation OF Linn
lted Partnerships under the Act recently passed by
the Legislature OF Virginia.
The question recurring the adoption Of the
Report aud Resolutions, Mr.. Hubbard offered the
/ following a substitute:
Whereas, IN the opinion Of this Convention, i'm
! portauons will induce corresponding explorations,
and the only sure basis OF Direct Foreig ign
! Trade:
Resolved That the State ought to all constl.
tutona means within lis power 10 animate aud en-
courage lmportations
Resolved, That among the constitutional means
within the power OF the State most likely to promote
the end in view, and which the Convention would
recommend the Legislature to adopt, the follow
ing:
1st. Adjustment for the present. of all State tax
es on Importers of Foreign Goods directly into this
/ Commonwealth, and on Retail Store Keepers oil
such articles.
Cd. To amend the law relative to Limited PART
nerships, SO rs to allow any individual or individuals
as general partners TO contract with other persons