Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-11-30

channels Of communication between the Atlantic bode
MD The crea, West How vastly this would increase
the sum of our EXPORTS and improve The demand Tor the
mercha ndize imported into cities, must De up
psren, 10 all who consider with what facil'ya profitable
trade with that immense region might DE secured Cui
natural advantages of climate and position ~oua ehaoe
us engross, at least TO participate largely IN e
benefits Of an intercourse which is now almost excu
s,velv enioyed by our more eEterprslng rivals.
The Committee do deem necessary 10 enter into
detailed argument 10 show the beneficial eheclS oil
liberal system Of Internal Improvement, upon the com
mercial interests OF the State still less do they propose
10 discuss the merits Of the various schemes which have
been suggested from time to time They leave th;s duty
10 the Committee 10 whom this subject has been special.
" confded Let it suffice, TO call attention 10 The happy
results which have attended the adoption of such Hsys
tenn in other States and TO notice an objection mat Is
not unequent!y heard, that the effect OF ms poncy IS
70 tax the general property for the advantage oil Ia.
yored region Few measures of whatever nature would
ever receive the sanction of any legislative body, if
their adoption delayed until could be ascertain.
Cd that The interests Of every single individual wou'u
BE- promoted by them. II, then, 1t were even CON
ccded that the costs Of constructing works OF improve
ment Of the kind have supposed would be partly
borne b. some who could derive benefit from lheiF
completion, the AFFECTION would only be one "hcn may
equally be urged against almost every measure OF pocy
that can be devised But it be correctly SAID maj
the benefits of those great improvements by which DIS
tant sections Of country are ms II were, aPP'o"a''u
to each other and their wealth seclProcay received anu
impaired are confined TO those whose ccmmouues are
sped TO their destination through the improved channels
of communication Is the application OF steam to The
purposes only advantageous 10 those whose
merchandise is transported in the steam vessel: Arc
the great inventions Of Whitney, and Arkwrigh and
Harrrave only beneficial TO those whose cotton submit
ted the gin and to the spinning nachine Their hap
py effects felt wherever civilization extends II IS
impossible to set limits TO the results Of those improve
ments whether The arts which produce IN The means
of eectng an exchange Of production, by which human
labor is abridged, and the wealth OF every CLINE dis
bued throughout the world How un'ounded then is
the objection we have noticed. we ere ourselves, nj
this moment, reaping the advantage OF the enterprise
other countries There is hardly a canal railroad Of
turnpike the distant section Of the globe which
does not directly remotely, advance the prosperity
Virginia
The promotion Of the great agricultural and manuac
turing interests of the State, is intimately connected will
the objects of this Convention AS these important in
teess however have been especially entrusted to Other
Committees, forhear 10 say in relation TO them
than 10 express our sense of their magnitude.
The Committee canot conclude without congratuatlne
the Convention upon the bright auguIes which art
every where SEEM of their final and complete success
The spirit which has been recently displayed in thl.
Co.Dmonweath-nay throughout the whole Southern
country, shows the intense interest felt BY people
the great cause of COMMERCIAL REGENERATION. Let il
no, be doubted that their acts will be correspondent
with their resolutions Already has patriotic county
securing the proud distinction Of being the first Il
strike for Commercial Independence, adopted measure
which in themselves the contamination OF their Pnr
poses But though first it will not be alone. amer
pie worthy OF imitation, cannot fail of its effect
From the coast 10 The mountain range, its contagio
will be spread, until it shall deprive OF power, lhos
who may still retain inclination, 10 dis regard It's nfu
And is there warrant for this expectation? Wer,
il necessary 10 achieve object by voluntary
cfces have people ever been remarkable Tor ti-
inclination TO submit to them? Have they held a,
cheap price the interest," the honor the independence
the State Have they forgotten their duty, when
Inirh be irksome to perform it, and shall il be doubte
that they will be equally mindful Of their sations
when private advantage and national good conspe l.
direct their course?
What is it that is expected from them? That they
will the proper means 10 improve the advantages
with which they have been SO literally supplied-tha
they will augment the resources of their country-exa
i:s character, and increase its sengththat they will
free their commerce from taxation, which is not the
less severe, that is voluntary, and discharge duty
themselves which, apart from ali nober considerations
every principle of seIishress would compel.
More than this will no, be demandsd-!ess cannot b.
expected. IL slhere.nre with The most undoub,ng
fdence, that we anticipate the ultimate triumph Of
cause. The indulgence of such expectation is
ly no evidence of an sangune temperament. Sur
cess indeed may be delayed Time may roll on--t;fi
Gu lilies may avert-indoence may dissuade and preu
dice may revs: But Of final success, let US be all
sured. Success mast be the prize Of exeron; and
ertion cannot flag, when there is much 10 stinual
it, in private interest and the general goodn "scf low
and socia!n all our hopes Of the future, and al! GU
recoilecIions Of the past