Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-04-25

maSmnm rates prescribed in their Of incorporation
that higher rates allowed the Richmond and Fred
encksburg Rsroad than the other roads cited by s.
because this road IL known would have much
travel the roads North OF much freight ranSpor.
taon OF the rosds South that OF high.
eratcs OF fare are requisite road having but small
number Of and road with but little trade
remunoratc the sockhoden than would be requisite
roads having great deal OF travel freight On all
roads North OF this, far New York, cited by - the
full 1T arc authorized by their charters are
whilst on the Richmond and fredericksburg Railroad
ehagcs are IN e aggregate greatly less than the charter
authorizes, aud IN more.
Take Tor instance the "wOy passengers" those cited by
who reside on the road and connc their travel between
kichmund and Washington" These very travellers whilst
they the full fare DIRECTION allowed for three
days after that which they take their tickets privilege
OF return ticket fourth the ordinary price ct ticket
and this the Company with the view OF favong
Us far possible this travel. without mpairing too much
their income from other travel have under consideration
give return ticket within the three days. free OF change
m other words TO give To the passengers going and
ing on their road within four days. tickets halt price.
IL the sway passengers" put good footing
a. Through asscngers" between Weldon and Baltimore
= must blame the Legislature for it, the Company
These way passengers" precisely those which the
Board oi Directors, with the cf increasing the inter
between Richmond and the country on the line of
the rail oad, would make the charge the least They are
certainly disposed favor their expense the nhab
ians OF other States. But has been the policy cor mpo
Cyl oi the Legislature TO get up and maintain line OF rail
road tapping all the great Northern and Southern line of the
State at the Roanoke, and by s competition forcing the
Companies forming the inland route to reduce the charges
on the through travel throwing them consequently the
local travel and trade for their support. so far their
eeipts have amounted very little than this and
the case OF the Fredericksburg Rail Road. OF which :.
complains, the Stockholders only receiving nothing
but absolutely paying additional Stock for the liquidation
OF the deb; incurred for the Potomac Extension which
indispensable Il the Public convenience the
Legislature declined in any way 10 contribute.
hope the above remarks will sasiy $ that the Company
may with entire propctv aud without being Justly liable
TO the charge of cxoron, make their present changes
they deem II to their interest do so. Il will be time
enough - accuse them OF when they reaping
their thar
high premium; certainly when the Stockholders
are receiving nothing and the Stock worth more than
ny per cent OF ITS par value. As what interest
OF the Stockholders, should think that they themselves
would be the best judges OF this, but If : and Others think
otherwise, the present Stockholders will have tle doubt
be willing change places with ihem and TO sell their
Stock very advantageous terms when they will be adj.
owning the work. manage and regulate the rates Of fare
II as they may think fit. 4 STOCKHOLDER