Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-08-15
ROAD MEETING IN WYTHE.

AT meeting OF the people OF Wylhe, held al
the Court house on Monday, July II, lS45: Capt.
Andrew S. Fulton briefly explained the objec, OF
the meeting and on his motion Capt JOS. Crock
ell WIS called 10 lie Chair, and James c. Walker
appointed Secretary.
CAPT; Fulton ana l. J Lciiwich, Esq, each ad-
dressed The meeting briefly on The subject OF the
contemplated improvement through Southwest
ern Virginia.
On Mr. Charles L. Crockett'S motion, the Chair
appointed the following gentlemen committee
10 repor, resolutions for The action OF The meeting,
To vii: Chas L. Crockett, P. s. Buckingham,
George Porter, Benz. z. Floyd, John Sraey, JOHN
L. Savers, James L. Yosi, Fl. Smylh, Jesse Re-
pass James I. Gleaves, A. S. Fulton, who after
retiring bnt shor, time, reported The following
preamble aud resolutions which were unanimous
IS adopted
Whereas, The construction, on Stale account,
OF a road connecting Eastern, Middle ard West
ern Virginia, and passing through the Southwest
ern counties Of said State 10 The Tennessee line,
has long been The ardent desire and cherished CD
lec of the people 10 this section oil the State; and
whereas, we believe ihata full expression OF pub
lie opinion and public feeling in relation 10 This
great Improvement, and The benefits consequent
upon it, and upon The accomplishment OF which
essentially depend the value Of our property and
The growth and prosperity OF this large and re-
spectacle portion of the Commonwealth would
operate most iavorably in behalf Of said improve
ment, in the ensuing Legislature; and hercas,
The people OF East Tennessee have protested. and
no doubt feel a deep and common interest in the
establishment OF said road, and have sieniicd
their willingness 10 cooperate with us, hy the ex-
tension fthS great ihorou.hiare into The Interior
of East Tennessee, thereby forming most i'm
portant connection both for the purposes Of
trade and travel, OF the great and fertile
regions of The Southwestern States, with Eastern,
Middle and Westcsn Virginia; and whereas, il
is confidently believed, that had public opinion
among us upon this vital question, been fully
and fairly developed, al or before the last session
Of our Legislature as has been since thai time,
our srca, ind cherished project ola Southwestern
road would mol have been, as il was, defeated in
that BODY Therefore, in view of those things,
and The great and vital interests involved in The
speedy commencement and completion of said
improvement, be il
Rcsolred, by the people Of Wythe, here assem-
bed, That they concur with The people Of Wash
ing,on in The wisdom and expediency of holding
a "General Convention, representing all who de-
sire The success of The PROJECT" on the 2S,h day OF
August next, in Abingdon, whose business il
shall be TO consider this subject, and 10 present 10
the next Legislature Of Virginia The result OF their
deliberations, and 10 urge upon that body as for
clUly DIS lDel Cdn, Vac o'o ''e i''N'i'S -
that great measure.
Resa,rsd, That the people Of Wyhe also con-
cur in inviting The people OF East Tennessee 10
appoin, delegates 10 attend said Convention, and
unite in its deliberations Tor the accomplishment
of an object fraught with nca!culable advanta-
ees 10 both The States Of Virginia and Tennessee.
Remirca, That every county in The State lha!
feels an interest in the improvement, and espe-
cially the counties of Southwestern Virginia, be
and are hereby invited 10 send delegates TO SAID
Convention.
Rcsoircd, Tha, The Chairman appoint 80 de-
legatas 10 said Convention from the county OF
Wy;he.
hcsolrc9 That -- Re appointed COM
m:t,ee 10 frame petition 10 he submitted to the
people OF Wythe county for heir signature. with
view further 10 promote the object OF his meet
ing.
The following gentlemen were named by the
Chair as delegates of The Convention John P.
Mathews, Chas L. Crockett, Thos j. Boyd Sc
phen McGavock, Robert Raper, Jas. t. Glcaves,
Chas. C. Tate, John Staey, Andrew S. Fulton,
Isaac ]. Lenwich, Robi Glbbonev. P. s. Buck
insham, VIM H. Spiller J. L. losi, Benz R.
Floyd. John L. Savers, David Graham, John
Sanders, George kincannon, Robert Jackson,
John A. Sanders, John Sanger John 5. Crockett,
John C. Graham. Randall McGaYock, Gordon Z.
Kent, Thomas Sanders, Lewis ID. Hancock,
John B. Straw, Daniel Brown, II. Smyih.
On motion of Mr.. Lciiwch, The Chairman and
Secretary were added 10 the above delegation.
The following gentlemen constitute the Com
miitee, called for above TO frame petition, viz
Isaac J. Leilwich, Andrews. Fallon, Charles L.
Crockett.
Rsso.red That the papers of East Tennessee,
of Abingdon, Wylhevil!e, and those OF The val
lev and Eastern Virginia, favorable 10 The i'm
p!ovemen, be- and are hereby respectfully re-
aucs,ed 10 publish these proceedings.
The meeting then adjourned.
JOSEPH CROCKETT, Chm.
lT.Ipro Ser'v