Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1842-02-21
From The Southeastern Frginian.
ROAD MEETING.

II appearing from paragraph inthe Richmond W h'g,
Of the 2Sth ult, received at Abingdon, on this day One
2nd February, 1922 that the Committee on Roads, IN
the House of Delegates Of Virginia. had reported BILL
in conformity with the views of the Principal Engineer
iof McAdamzod road from the Tennessee line to
buchanan James River and that an amendment was
popos.d, for branch OF said road from ISnchbur4 10
Salem; which amendment likely 10 cndangcr, IT
not defeat the whole improvement. The citizens of
W aslngton county, feeling deep interest III the sue
al the proposed scheme and appfohensvc that thcr
long cherished hopes IN regard 10 H. were lkey to be
disappointed, considerable number Of them assembled
at the Court house. this evening at O'Clock, and or
gained a meeting by calling Judge benjamin Esilll 10
the Char, and appointing Jacob Lynch and Connay r.
lngg Secretaries lhepupose meeting having been
briefly explained by Gen. David Campbell. the reading
o the report Of the Principal Engineer recently conmu
ncaed to the Legislature, called for and the same
read for the information o the meeting and there
upon motion, 1t was unanimously
Resolred, That a committee oi five be appointed 10y
the Chair whose duty it shall be to report 10 adjourn
ed meeting be held this place. Friday evening
nen, ut half past 3o'cock.
WnrR.uror, Gen. ID. Campbell, Gen. ?. G. John
ston, John n. ilumos, John w. &. Watson and Ro-
bert Latham, Esqulrcs, appointed committee un
der said resolution.
On the motion Of Gen. Johnston.
Rcsoired, That this meeting do now adjourn to meet
agnn AT this place, Friday evening next, al half past
O'Clock.
And at an adjourned meeting ofthe citizens of Wash
ngton county held at the Court house. on Friday the
18th day Of February, 1912,
The Committee appointed at the last meeting. made
this report, together with certain resolutions winch at
! ter being read and considered, unanimously
dupcd which report and resolutions were az oo"s to
vii:
The committee charged with the duty Of presenting to
this meeting preamble and resolutions expressive OF the
views Of the czons Of Washington county. in relation
to the construction Of McAdanlzed Turnpike from the
Tennessee line along the valley Of the lloston 10 the
most eligible point James River have had the sub
Jec under consideration, and now respectfully report
With good climate soil Of unsurpassed fertility,
and mineral which 1t is confidently believed
other portion of the Union, and perhaps the World of
the extent, rival, Southwestern Virginia is not
only stationary, but evidently retograding IN all that
contributes 10 the wealth and progressive prosperity OF
community. No where III midst are we permitted 10
behold the indications Of enterprise activity and improve
mcnt but every where tobc seen and lanencd the
para wing effects of peculiar and local condition. la
wing been denied to any adequate market
Tor the production of our soil and the eAanstoss mineral
treasures our mountains and ya!leysby the
almost impossible condition OF roads, and the absence
Of nay ipabe streams have anxiously hoped from
year 10 year. that enlightened views OF political economy,
If not Of justice u long neglected portion OF the
Commonwealth, would prevail in our Legislative coun
sells and that something would be done Tor our relief and
for the development Of the immense resources with
which has endowed this division OF on beloved
State But from time time expectations have been
doomed 10 bitter disappointment and now our condition
Of extraordinary embarrassment and, without the
construction Of the proposed improvement oil almost hope
less despair We know that the present Is every where
time of great pccuniay Distress but unlike ourselves,
without exception far know have some resource
to which they can confidently look Tor returning pros
perity and ultimate relief.
No tended moro to cheer our dcspondcn-
~ and than the meeting ofthelato Chris
ansburg Convention. This body was numerous, iaen-
ted and enthusiastic, and its proceedings were emne4tly
characterized by spirit OF harmony and cancellations, aud
especially did anticipate the appest results. from the
public avowal tho 1oer Of the Convenon Of d'stin-
guisled delegate from Lynchhurg, now an Influential
Campbell that he should support the improvement re-
commended by the Convention, let 1t "termnate WHO'RE
il may" Nor could regard the call in relation To
this snhjoe recently made BY the Legislature upon the
Principal Engineer Of the State, otherwise than as IA
vorahle Knowing the distinguished ability of that
officer. and his familiarity with all the facts and de'a,F