Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-01-20
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tra;es to issue ca.sas.
BY MIR. GATHER, Of citizens OF The county Of
Frederick, foi the passage of an act to preventh
ravases oil sheep killing dogs.
BY Mr. BRAWNER, of Thomas Nelson,
Sheriff of Prince William county, praying 10 be
relieved from The payment Of damages obtained
against him by The Auditor.
SOUTHWESTERN ROAD.
MIR. TOLER moved to strike out Of the bill
the clause which made Buchanan, the Eastern
terminus of The road, and fixing thepoint tor the
commencement me oilhe road at Newbefn; de hoped
the bill would he amended, as he could not vote
Tor it in its present shape. Ills previous vote in
opposition TO this bill bad been severely criticised.
Resolutions had been passed in Abingdon, plac-
ing himself and his constituents under the ban
OF that town. He could never be driven 10 do
what would be injurious to his constituents. He
wished 10 avoid the rivalry between LyEchSurg
and Buchanan which was calculated 10 detea.
this measure. The future would determine whe-
Their Lynchhurg or Buchanan was preferable as
the terminus OF the road There was al present
good read from Lynchburg 10 the town OF New
bern in Pulaski-a distance OF ninety-h miles.
Three years would be required TO complete the
road from Newbern TO the Tennessee line. In that
time the Stale, with respect TO the James River
canal would be understood. II might be ascer-
tanned hereafter, that the road from Buchanan TO
Salem was unnecessary. The Southwestern i'm
proyement never had warmer friend than him
sell, and with the amendment proposed, he would
vote for the bill.
MIR. FOX moved 10 lay The bill on the table,
and refer il 10 a select committee.
MIR. PENDLETON hoped the reference would
not be ordered. The effect would be 10 defeat the
measure.
MIR. FOX believed that the conflicting views
of gentlemen with respect to the eastern terminus
OF the road could be settled more easily ou Of the
House; but as gentlemen who we're friendly 10
the bill objected 10 thiscourse, he would withdraw
| his motion.
MIR. TAYLOR desired that The bill might
pass in some shape. Perhaps would be better
10 substitute an ordinary turnpike for a McAda-
mixed Road. The bill might be rendered more
acceptable to the House.
Mr. THOMPSON, of Bouclour, observed,
that be spoke al all times with diftidence, but he
felt especially embarrassed on the present occa-
sion. Duty TO his constituents required, that he
should oppose this amendment. This was mat
Ter OF The utmost importance 10 those whom he
represented. He desired ihatlhey might proceed
with This subject tremendously. On former oc-
casions, when applications had been made for
this road Lynchburg and Buchanan appeared
in opposition 10 each other. This was The case
10 1912. The gentleman from Lynchburg, at
that time, propounded 10 the Chief Engineer OF The
State certain inquiries in connection with this
subject. The reply Of the Engineer was contain
ed in Document 25 OF that session, which he
would request the clerk 10 read The Engineer
had decided in favor of Buchanan as the Eastern
terminus of the road. Upon The superstition that
The canal was extended 10 Buchanan, and roads
constructed from Lynchburg 10 Salem, and also
from Buchanan TO Salem. the coast of ,ranspnr-
talon OF produce 10 Lynchborg would be less on
IL. alatt. m III lima ska.z
reason 10 believe thai The canal would be extended
TO Buchanan, and even beyond that place. The
faith OF The State was pledged TO the people OF the
West. The gentleman ttom Lynchburg had re-
ceived The full benefit Of the canal, and now he
was perfectly indferenl,o its extension. He re-
lied upon the justice and good sense Of the Legis-
lature 10 make the necessary appropriations Tor
the continuation Of the canal.
Mr.. BURWELL advocated The adoption OF
The amendment. The arguments addressed 10 The
House, satisfied him tina, il was necessary 10 pro-
pose some compromise OF the conflicting interests
of various sections. He was in favor of every
work OF general in,eres, that was mo-, injurious 10
his county. The gentle man from BotelouH and
The gentlemen who represented the Southwest,
were all influenced by the desire 10 promote the
interests oil their constituents The West
ern terminus of This road was also nnde-
fined, because the conflicting interests of diff
ierenl counties might defeat The measure
Again, TO the East OF Newbern The rivalry began
10 operate. According 10 the location proposed
for the road, certain gentlemen were found array
ed either in opposition 10 the bill or in its favor
Newbern was The best point for the commence
menI Of the road. a railroad was in contempla-
ton from Richmond 10 Guyandoile, which would
pass near Newbern and the portion of the Turn
pike East Of Newbern might be rendered entire
" useless. In like manner, il the canal should
not be extended 10 Buchanan, the road from
Salem TO Buchanan would be unnecessary. II
had been demonstrated by The gentleman from
Giles and Mercer in his speech in favor OF the
reconsideration Of this bill, that the Southwest
was justly entitled 10 this improvement.
Mr.. LANIER would vote for The bill if amend
ed as proposed. He had felt constrained by duty
TO vote against this bill on former occasion, and
he now desired that the amendment might ee
adopted, in order that his vote might be recorded
in favor of the bill.
Mr.. GOODSON fel, embarrassed by the pro-
position 10 amend. He was fearful lest, in their
effort to gain, they might lose friends He hoped
a compromise might be effected. Gentlemen
should not propose amendments unless they were
calculated to promote the success OF the bill. 1!
was conceded on all hands, that the work was OF
the utmost importance, and they should not per-
init il to be defeated by the rivalry of two towns.
he WdS pdItlCuldl d. W aliC punt VI >oiH-
mencement of the work, provided The amend
ments were calculated to ensure the passage Of
The bill There were other interests to be conci'i-
ated. The President of the James River and
Kanawha Company bad acknowledged hisoppo-
81 ion 10 this road from its very inception. Cen
tlemen should disregard mere local considera-
lions. and adopta stalesmanike policy.
Mr. TAYLOR was anxious for The passage
OF the BILL and felt satisfied that the selection OF
Newbern as The point OF commencement would
ensure its success.
MIR. HARVIE declared himself an impartial
and disinleresed friend Of this bill. He should
vote for it, at whatever point the road might
commence. He hoped the amendment would be
accepted.
MIR. JOHN Fl. GUSTS observed that he sci
dom attempted to address The House, because
there were others better qualified for The task
than himself. There was point beyond which
forbearance ceased 10 be virtue. He as
sured The House that he was not actuaed
BY any unkind feelings towards the people
of the West. He respected them as brethren, and
would most willingly grant his aid to The worthy
gentleman from Washington, in promoting the
success Of this measure, il ne could De saiisned
of its propricty He did not approve OF this
measure, and of others Of siniilar character,
and must oppose them lest the State should be
placed in the condition in which il was when lis
bonds were dshonored Gentlemen insist that
This work will be profitable to the State. In reply
he would say, that this declaration bad been SO
often repeated that il had lost lis effect upon him
sell and those he had the honor TO represent.
His constituents had been oppressed BY appro-
prialions to measures which were injurious rather
than beneficial. lie desired that their grievances
nigh. be speedily redressed and their burdens
lightened. This could more efectually be accom-
pli>hed by reducing The taxes, than by making
large appropriations for Internal Improvements
He called upon every Eastern man in the House
10 consider well before he adopted this measure.
Mr. 'oLER thought it better TO compromise
their differences than defeat the bill. His amend
ment was offered with that view. The gentle
man from Boetourt had referred to the report of
the Chief Engineer He should remember that
the report was based upon the presumption that
the canal would be extended TO Buchanan. Had
this plan been adopted Should the canal be
extended to Buchanan, the gentleman from Bote-
tourt would come fortified with stronger claims
upon The favorable consideration of the Legisa-
,,,ra Trhoro before the Honse at this lime