Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-15
q "FIying Trip 10 Tie Country

AND ALONG THE JAMES RIvER-ABUNDANr RAINS
INToLERABLE ROADS, &C. &c
The writer OF this LEFT Richmond on Friday morning
last, for Siaunon and the city on Tuesday by
'ae Canal packet We took the cars Tor Gordonsye thence
the stage Tor Charlottesville twenty odd miles of the
worst road In the country We say however, that
the dnVer Of Messs Farss & Co.'S stage performed his
part much to the satisfaction Of all who had entrusted them
selves to his care between the places Cotdonsye and
Charlottesville. Arriving the latter place about O'Clock
amidst torrents OF rain, felt that had reason to con-
gaiua;e ourse upon having accomplished that much of
our journey, and we disposed enjoy sweet sum
Der prior TO an carly start for Stanton the next morning
Judging from the quantity Of that aen and the
state Of the road we had already passed over natur
al Tor Us TO suppose that there would be sul many ups
ana d01H'" before we reached our place OF destination
away across the mountain. Well it is true we did
meet with "HPI' and "dopHs," ere reaching Staun
ton, bat none over which the clever driver Mr. Gully Of
the stage between Charlottesville and Stanton did NOT
guide US in perfect safety. Departing for the latter place
at o'clock in the morning. safely landed at friend
liaman's Hotel about IL o'clock. having travelled over
hill and dale for forty odd miles This part of the
nP we found particularly pleasant for agree
ably disappointed in regard to the roads and certainly We
could not have imagined more picturesque beautiful
country at this season Of the year. II our first trp
the Mountains BY tbs route and our surprise was
that should not have been found "long ago." vending
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SoJounug for day or two amid the social inhabitants
OF Stanton We were compelled by business ensagements
think OF returning homeward We accordingly took our
departure on Monday morning. in the Scottsve siage for
Richmond, and arrived IN this city O'Clock the next
day Ths, too, was new route to and, there had
been much said about the Scottsve road we were de-
ermined TO its condition la this we are free 10 con-
Tess, there very agreeable disappointment unes,t
IN being carried the forty -four miles Of road
| n with Lcipg
| Tunes in many mies--thanks TO Mr. Jacob Doll wLo
proved himself III opinion Of the most skiful div
that we have hold ribbons" or crack whip
OF Mr.. Dolls admirable driving, take great pleasure IN
speaking for had ample opportunity Of seeing ms skill
tested, occupying, matter Of preference scat on The
box with him for nearly the entire drive between Siauoton
and Seosyie. In passing hs road We were struck
with the large number Of wagons that were heavily freight,
ed either going to or returning from market Knowing
that many efforts mad been made have the road between
the important points, Stanton and Scotsvile McAd,rn-
lied or improved we had the curiosity to count the wa
gons A. they passed We had supposed that some m
twenty might be regarded a, large number bat
having counted Jortytow ourse the driver assured US
that the wednesday previous he had counted SStry-
this too eorroborsed by gentleman in Scot,ville
who travelled the road the day. Here then IL
fact well worthy the attention Of oil who have heretofo.
been opposed improving the condition OF one Of the
greatest feeders 90 the James River Improvement that can
| be we'll imagined The citizens Of Stanton aud Rich.
mond must be Ignorant Of the great results which would
necessarily arise both places II the road referred 4, ce
properly improved Indeed, regard tho interest Of the
whole State ss suffering 10 considerable extent for the
want Of such improvement could be made by Nc
Adamizng the ScOusvle road. Not We beg to be uoder
Stood because Of the important benefits TO Richmond Civ
alone but, Of the deep interest Of the Com
monweah in the James River Cana We sincerely be.
leve, too that road could be made between S,unton
and Scot,ve, to pay larger interest upon the eSpend
Necessary, than any other the State Why then
should Legislators not look this subject in all
iu beangsl Unless the members Of next Legislature
prove themselves liberal than their predece..or in
voting appropriations for the Scoitsye road we shall adj
vso our jolly friend Mr. Doll to servo oil Of them. who
travel with him, Western driver served some members
Of Congress and President Van Buren, that s-gye them
upset two into the mud every trip until they pro-
mise TO vote for appropriation n some of our anti
Internal Improvement friends we're 10 find themssve,
"knoe deep" in mud. they would certainly be more d.po
ed 10 odd 10 their comfort by adding the comfort of
others, and to tho interest Of the Commonwealth
The Wheat C,qp.-ln commencing tbi. article, We OK
pcctod first 10 aude to the prospect Tor god Wheat cfyp
IN the upper country but, finding ourse deep in tho
mre," the ScOusye road thought best 10 get out
Of that before raising other hopes In regard the crops
about which agricultural friends apt to "eroak
must ~, that the prospect Tor abundant wheat har-
vest is far better than had any idea Of, from ao-
counts we had heard before leaving Richmond. Il is
true, Augusta Albemaro and Goochand counties through
parts Of which passed. do constitute the whole
wboatgrowing region u Virgins but far a. we were
able % Judge. by " flying trip" to the Mountains va
must say the Wheat looks much promising than wa
hld supposed would. Indeed, in Augusta and farther
over The Mountains, the prospect for golden harvest b,
equal 70 that Of any previous year. And whilst IN,
Wheat IN Abemaro, and along the Jsmes River country
has been sadly injured by the fly, yet tho late rains have
greatly improved the looks Of and much more Whoa
may yet be made ihan fret anticipated With moth
ing further 70 blast the prospect Of CROP oil that we ea
desire for our agricultural friends, toll price 70
y theif wheat in proportion 70 the amount raised.
We must conclude this article by saying that the plea
sure OF our trip enhanced BY the good fare md eeve
treatment We received In Sounton aboard Of tho psck
81 between Seottsville and Richmond. q.
~ The ReVd. d.. PLouR Of this City will sddrss. IN
!, EduesdOn Association Of King wIilsm a. Sharon, o
a ThHrsdsy the 18th May.