Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1846-10-02


might prefer. In other words, he WAS ;u "a
sor OF throwing oil oil restrictions, and Riv-
ing the company the whole western Dor
der OF the State on the Ohio river. After the
conclusion oi his remarks the Hon. George
Z. Droomgoole, wes called for. He spoke for
nearly an hour and half. with great energy.
Tie opposed all local legislation and express
ed himself favorable TO that only, which look
ed TO the interest OF the whole State. In suy
course which may be adopted here, with ref
erenee TO internal improvements. i, ought TO
be guided by the welfare Of the East, as well
as the West. lie was not in favor OF forcing
the West to seeka market exclusively in Rich
mond. Richmond could never be made the
depot OF the whole State. To the people at
large, II was the same whether a market
were found within or without the State. at
Baltimore or Liverpool. He was in favor Of
free trade; and opposed all rolicy which tend
ell TO build up towns BY legislative enact
meuts. These comprehended the mainpoints
oil ms speech. Robert A. Thompson, OF Kan
awba, Candidate for congress in the Lewis
couny district next spoke. His remarks
were almost entirely ofan eleciioneering char
acter. ComplOincd that the Preamble stated,
that oil the friends OF the James River and
kanawha Improvement had opposed the gen
eral right OF way. Said that hc was friend
improvement
aud that when in the Virginia Legislature ne
had voted Tor the general right oil way. On
his suggestion. Mr. Lee moved 10 amend the
Preamble and Resolutions, so as 10 read that
the general right OF way bad been opposed by
all the friends OF the James River 81 Kauawh a
improvement, with few individu eYcrp-
lions. The Hon. Il. ). Duncan then followed ian
speech OF great ability and power. He was
by lar the strongest man in the convention.
The whole ground WAS surveyed aud every
thing that could be tcds advanced, with every
which could be derived from a grace
tnl elocuiion) in favor OF bis proposition. Al
ter speaking Tor nearly an hour, be moved tn
strike ont from the resolution all after the
words SouthBranchs 80 as TO make il read, from
some point on the Potomac, not low er down
than the South branch TO any point on the
Ohio river within the limits of State OF Vir-
yinia." After the conclusion OF Judge Dun.
cans remarks, the motion was taken on the
Preamble and twas passed. All the resolutions |
with the exception Of the third were then car ,
ned. The further consde ration OF the third |
resolution, with the amendent OF Judge Dun |
an, was postponed until after supper.
On motion, the Secretaries were instructed |
% transmit an authenticated copy Of the pro- |
'eeedings TO the Mayor Of the city of Wheel. |
arg.
Convention took a recess until Z o'clock.
NIGHT SESSION.
On motion, the amendment to the third res |
button, proposed 10y Judge Duncan was then |
aiken up. From what had taken place since |
he evening session il was evident that the a.
nendH-nt would b. opposed. most bitterly |
~ the Wood county delegation Great ex.
itement prevailed olnong them. They were
objected together in crowds, whispering.
threatening and denoancing Judge Duucsns |
mendment. IL was very evident, that with /
hem the question was, ParkcrsbuTg or no
Iicr; aud al the counties interested in other
ou,es, especially Nicholas, Pocohontas, Fay
tie, &c. were not 10 be allowed All equal
hsnce, although they had entered the Con
ention with that expectation. Soon after
he Convention m't. Jaige Duu an asked aud
obtained leave 10 withdraw his amendment.
he vote was then taken upon the third reso.
luton, as originally reported by the Commit
ee Chat restricting the Company To the mouth
lt the Little kanawha) aud passed. Judge |
Dane then introduced, as a substantive |
proposition the following Resolution:
Resoired, That this Convention in the ef /
Ioris which they are making to obtain nm ex-
ension OF tn: Il. * o. r. r. through the north
western portion ct the STATE, are not influen-
,ed by mere local or selfish considerstIous-
hat they desire to develope the natural re-
sources oil their couatry--to increase its trade, |
and with II TO Increase its population aud |
wealih--aud althouIh they might prefer To
prescribe the line OF the route and its tenni
nus on the Ohio nyeT, they are ready 10 fosego
their individual preferences when brought In
conflict with Other portions oil the West, and
they are therefore willing that the Improve
lnent should be conducted along any route
aud terminate at auy point upon the Ohio Tiv-
er, which shall be deemed most advantageous
To The western part OF the State.
Judge Duncan supported this resolution in
another speech oil great force aud ingeuuity. -
He was followed by Stephenson OF Wo,1
who opposed the resolution with the utmost
violence; sail Ii would SOW dissentiou. des.
troy harmony, aud above all, take the road
from Pdrkersburg. Hs spoke more than an
hour, IN the s1ms strain. TOwauis the CON
clusion oil his rcmsrks he noticed the fact that
ht. Clemens OF Wheeling was present, and
called him her delegate. After the conclusion
OF Mr. Siephensons remarks, MIR. Clemens
came out aud gave 0n exposition Of the rea-
sons. which induced him To attend the Con.
ventiJn as passive spectator. Mr. S. in re-
ply, expressed himself satisfied with the ex
planation withdrew the imputation he had
made upon Mr.. Clemeus, and there the mat
ter rested. Mo. :. was followed by Mr. lay
enner, OF Lewis Co. ia opposition 10 the Teso-
luton OF Judge Duncan. IL was main the
resolution could not and would not pass. and
badge Duncan accordingly withdrew il, in
some very significant Fensrks. Mr.. Camden
OF Harrison then presented a resolution. which,
/ he thout ht would satisfy all parties. II wa,
~ substance as follows Resolved. That IN
asking ct the legislature, the right OF rnakins
lnte rnal improvements forOur own benefit W.,
d'sclaim all intention Of interfering with o
preventing similar improvements. which ma,
b. desired by ANY portion Of the citizens n
any other part OF the State. This Resolutio,
was supported at some length BY Messfs. Cam
dcn aud Jno..S. Duncan Of Harrison. 0pposet
with TIC utmost bitterness By those in On,
iPafkersburg influence and lost va consequence
Alter the appointment OF the Committee
mentioned ia the 9Th Resolution, the Con
veniIOn adjourned, sine dc.
On the whole, theIeio3, you may yoursel
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