Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-10-20


the imputation of selhshness iu mild and DC
coming manner, pointed 10 The numerous oeiega-
tons in attendance; asked who they were ana LOT
what purpose had they assembled They were
The yeumanry oil the land. They had met 10 de-
wise means Of lettering their internal condllioh-
for peliloning the Legislature for leave 10 open
a way 10 market with their own and such DINER
means as they could avail themselves OF, without
any charge 10 The State; that any other pollon Vi
the State might do the same they thought proper.
II was not for us 10 acl for them we were MOI
conlending for PaTkersburs as the western ,efni-
nus Of railroad, but presenlt Inc wnole lenSul
from the Pennsylvania line 10 the NOUN OF lhe
Little Kanawha, the limit originally hxeo oy inc
influence OF the central Improvement party in the
Stale, and would il be prudent in US 10 transcend
that limit2 He then proceeded in an able and
ingenious manner to discuss the general question
OF the proposed railroad, and enlightened the con-
venlion with luminous review 0fthc former le-
gisation on the subject
In conclusion, he suggested TO the Judge The
propriety OF Withdrawing his resolution. Hoped
he would do it.
This suggestion was seconded by Mr.. Taven-
ner of Lewis. in few pertinent remarks, alter
which the Judge Withdrew his resolution.
COL Camden OF Harrison, then presented re-
solution, in substance, as follows:
"Resoired, That in asking oil The Legislature
The right Of making Internal Improvement lor
our own benefit, we dsclalm all intention OF In
ertering with, or preventing similar improve
mcnls, which may be desired by any portion OF
the citizens in any other part of the Stale"
The adoption Of this resolution was advocated
by the mover and by John s. Duncan, Esq. OF
Harrison, in short speeches, and opposed, not
"bilerly by the ParkeTsburg influence" but in a
few good humored and pertinent remarks, by Jno.
S. Carlisle, Esq, of Barbour county. The reso-
luton vas then Withdrawn by the movers soon
after which the Convention adjourned sine &c,
under The best state OF feelings, which had pre-
yalet,hroughoul its deliberations.
Judge Duncan's resolution was opposed, not in
the violent manner, nor on The grounds stated by
the rcracions correspondent OF the Wing, nor vel
because il was believed 10 be wrong in principle,
but for the reasons that il was thought 10 be un-
called for; that TO adopt it would be going further
than necessary and might have tendency 10 pro-
woke an opposition from The friends Of the central
Improvement OF The State. The opposition was
moi confined 10 The w God and Richie delegations,
nor to the Parkersburg influence, but was general.
Ii il had supporter besides the mover himself, |
was mol SO fortunate as 10 learn who ne was.
Col Camiens resolution was believed TO be
entirely correct in principle, and asserted pro-
position that no one could object 10, and facts
that must be presumed as true, and therefore not
necessary 10 he embodied in The form OF a resolu-
ton, and was cheerfully Withdrawn.
So much for This Wanted "want Of harmony"
this bitter spiri. of opposition, This 'predominance
OF local over general interests" which is 10 be al
tended with such disastrous consequences-lhe
defeat OF the application, intended 10 be made
for the right OF way the blight of our fairest
prospects and destruction of our hopes But The
article needs no commentary 10 expose its incon-
sslences, and The sinister motives OF its author
What ingenious and unbiased mind can be de-
ceived or misled by III Who, that was present
at the Convention, can read his distorted version
Of lis proceedings, especially the concluding re-
marks, and not leel emotions Of disgust and con-
tempt Tor such gross misrepresentation
| call upon all lovers of truth and lair dealing,
who are in possession OF the facts, 10 expose TO
public Indignation This reckless emissary from
the city Of Wheeling.
But cannot, in justice 10 my feelings, close
this communication without rendering tribute
oil respect TO Gen. Dromgoole, Tor The manly and
patriotic sentiments expressed in the very elo-
quent address which he delivered 10 The Conven-
non. He said The Legislature ought 10 grant US
Inc right of way, and doubtless would do so, if
placed in possession of the facts and true merits
VI ''e Sdse. nc poIudycu III IVcJ CoioiS WIS
great advantage that would result TO this portion
Of the STATE on The completion OF work such as
that contemplated. He demonstrated very clear
ly, that this scheme oil Improvement was BY no
means antagonist 10 the great central line On
the contrary, he commended, il would not, when
completed, come 10 conflict with that work, but
would result benefcially 10 the Stale atlarge.-
He inslanced North Carolina, which had sought
an outlet 10 market through portion OF Virgil
MIA, and explained how il had operated TO the mu
tual benefit of both States In making roads, he
contendcd the Legislature should be governed by
the interest of The Stale, and leave towns and CT
lies 10 grow up in consequence Of roads &c., and
not vainv allempi, by The aid Of roads, &c, 10
make large commercial cities where God and
Nature never intended they should be. Bul am
aware OF my total inability 10 give any thing like
correct outline oil his mastery speech, or 10 do
any thing like lusticc 10 The sound views of lnis
eloquent and profound statesman, and will there
fore drop the subject.
OSE or THE DELEGATES FROM LEWIS.