Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-06-10


improving every other portion Of the State,
and that they would rejoice in the opportunity
To aid their noble State i'm a vigorous and de-
tcrmined effort TO develope its immense re-
sources, and TO regain the position, which i,
has lost by its supineness and want of energy.
OF being the first among the States, that they
will on the other hand refuse their assent to
any appropriations, Tor the improvement of
other portions of the State until their rights
have been conceded to them, TO improve their
potion OF the State by their own, or such
other means as they can command.
:. Therefore, ReSctued, That all Govern
mcnts are, or ought 10 be. established for the
protection OF the rights, and the promotion of
the intelligence, virtue and happiness of the
governed.
2 ReSolped, That oil we'll organized govern.
ihents specify or imply compact whereby
the people surrender some % their natural
rights, ard promise obedience and support, in
view OF an adequate consideration, which is
to be found in such exercise OF governing au-
thority as tends TO secure TO the whole people
the greatest amount of liberty and happiness
Of which they are capable.
3. Resotrcd, That when Citizens of this
commonwealth, contributors TO the common
charge, ask corporate powers to do that which
then may OF right do as individuals, ana which
Il w III
out injury to others, they are not asking ia
vor, but claiming a right which may not be
denied without trampling upon one of the
most paomlnent features OF our system of gov
eminent.
| a. RESOLVED That the claim of Northwest
ern Virginia to legislative authority for con-
structing railroad through the State on the
best route, ON their own soil, and with their
own resources, Is not a mere naked affair OF
temporary expediency and still less mere
question OF favor, but involves the very prin-
ciples on which our liberties are founded and
the continued refusal of the government to
grant such right tends to abrogate its correla-
tive right to demand of us obedience, defence
and support.
| o. Resotrcd, That il is the deliberate opin-
ION OF this convention, that the refusal of the
General Assembly, at its last session. to incor.
porate company for the construction of rail
road from the Potomac to some point on III,
Ohio, upon the application of respectful,
portion oil the delegates of the people of tn,
northwestern part of the State, was an arbi
trary exercise OF power, departure from thai
fundamental maxim OF republican government
wmch enJoins that equal rights he extended t,
all, exclusive privileges to none, are unprece
Identcd IN the annals of Virginia legislation
and that the denial of such application is ,
wrong OF so grievous character, as if persis
ted IN may lead to consequences greatly to BIZ
deplored by every lover of the true honor am,
interests oil the commonwealth.
g. Rcsolued, That the people ofthis portion
oil the State, have at all times heretofore sun
ported liberal appropriations for the improve
ment Oh every other portion Of the State fo
which they have been asked, and that while
the existence and progress OF works to which
tney have thus cheerfully contributed, con
sinues to be made an argument against theil
enjoying similar benefits, we, their represen.
tatiycs, here assembled in convention. feel
FULLY authorized to say that they will not sane.
tion any further appropriations Of like clarac-
ter, until their own reasonable petitions are
granted.
q. Rtsotoed, That committee of 5 be an.
pointed by the chair, TO draft, a memorial Ia
the Legislature, praying that body to incorporate
a company, with power to construct railroad
irom some point on the Ohio, not below the
mouth of the Little kanawha, to some poin,
ON the Potomac, not below the mouth of the
South Branch.
correspondence, to consist q lS persons g g
whom . shall constitute quorum Tor cuisines,
De appointed by the chair to correspond will
members OF the legislature and others. and toa
such other acts and things as they may deem
necessary to promote the great objects of tbi.
| N'NA'O'i, anu tiidl Tie same committee pre-
pare an address TO the people of Virginia, set
ting forth the wrongs of which we complain
and requesting Incorporation i'm the measure
proposed In the preceding resolution.
| y. hcsotped, That this convention earnestly
recommends to the citizens of the countie.
here represented, and of such others as take an
interest In ITS objects to call county meeting.
at an early day for the purpose of appointms
county corresponding committees, for designat
ing proper persons to procure signatures TO the
memorial adopted by the convention, and 70,
raising funds to defray the expenses to be in
Cured by the central committee.
lO. Resolued That the President of this con
Vention In conjunction with the central com.
mittee, Is authorized if they shall deem it ne.
cessary, to appoint committee TO consist o.
lnree or more persons to attend the next session
OF the Legislature for the purpose of forward.
ing the objects of this convention.
II. hesotucd, That all the newspapers prin
TED In the Commonwealth are respectfully re.
quested 10 publish, or notice the proceeding,
OF this convention; and that the same be pub
lished in pamphlet from, under the superin
tendence OF the central committee, for genera
circulation.
On motion of Mr.. Vanwinkle, the blank II
the 9TH resolution was filled with the numbe
! five.
OH hoioh vi Mr. jackson, the blank in tn,
Sth resolution was filled with the number IL
On motion of Mr.. Lee, of Hardy, the Presi
dent OF the convention was appointed chair
man OF the central corresponding committee
Inc preamble and resolutions were then un
anlmously adopted by the convention,
| On motion OF Mr.. Vanwinkle,
Hcsofued; That copy OF the proceedings O
this convention be forwarded TO the Governo,
Oh tins commonwealth, with a request that he
would lay the same before the next General
Assembly.