Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-11-03
Railroad Convention.

STANTON, Oct. 3lst, 1876.
Mss1s EditOis IL propose. few words to give YOU
brief account Of the donss Of this body up the pre-
sent hour.
At o'clock We met in the Court House and tho pre-.
limnaTy step OF temporary organization had in the
selection OF the Hon. Alex. II. H. Stuart as Chairman
aud the appointment OF Messs Harper and Francisco
Secretaries
Tue counties were then called over sl5habeticsy and
the delegates reported themselves There appeared re
s-ntltes from the counties Of Greeubar BAH Augusta
Albemare, Louisa, Hanover and the city Of Richmond
A committee was then appointed make nominations Of
permanent officers for the Convention which, ut a second
session al , o'clock rep1rtsd--
Dr.. John Brockenbornugh, President; Hon. A H. H.
Stuart and Col 7. j. Ra dolph, Vice Presidents ana
Messrs. Harper and Francisco, Secretaries.
The Convention mned aiey adjourned after the adop-
ton Of a resolution appointing committee prepare
business for the action OF tie Convention, which
required report o'clock which report they
made, IN the shape Of the enclosed resolutions by Colonel
r. FJnaine, OF Hanover, and upon hs notion were laid
tue table and ordered To De printcd lis motion pre-
vailed, ana the Convention adjourned this
ing al 81 o'clock.
These resolutions meet the approval Of all the
delegates as can ascertain the OF members
except Saunon herself and some Of the AlbemaIlc dele
CATION. These directors seem to be disposed 10 20
against any place that will bring the Rold directly on
from GorJonsvle to Stanton This by the way, is ma
tura and these gentlemen, perhaps, should be
sured The resolutions, you will see. import all that
Richmond could desire Our interest demands that the
improvement should be carried the Eastern the
Blue Ridge, point between direct line from Cor
and tap s great &C trade from tue
heaIt o! Virginia BALTIMORE The Richmond [. e.
gaon here feel very willing the selection of that
point 20 luture time and the result Of careful and proper
exploration OF all various which have been spo-
ken Of. may give you extensive report hereai-
ter In haste DELEGATE.
p. S. 10 o'closk-a of the Convention. The
resolutions being recommited the committee with
special instructions, understand arrange aud
suit the opposing differences without formal discussion
in open Convention. II this discussion can be avoided IN
Convention, much may be expected from its deliberations
and actions, bat not otherwise. ID.
REPORT THE sELEcT COMMITTEE
l. ReSO!ued, That this Convention recommend the eS-
tension ct the Louisa Railroad point al or near
the Eastern base Of the Blue Ridge and making the Sc
lection OF that point particular reference be had not only
to the facility and economy OF approaching the mountain
but Also at future day, of passing it, and extending the
roFd as the public interests may require.
? Rts0iUed, That committee of three be appointed BY
the President OF the Convention prepare memorial TO
the next General Assembly asking appropriation on the
jointsock principle for the the Louisa
Road TO the Eastern base Of the Blue Ridge.
s. Retoued, That the several counties interested in the
extension Ot the Louisa Railroad be invited to consttu.
committees Oi investigation ana To the be
route for tue construction Of the road and report to the
President OF the Louisa RAILROAD Company.
T. Recalled, That IN the opinion OF this Convention the
pghed aiih and best interests Of the State are alike in
yolved IN the mme late prosecution Of the Jsmcs River
Canal 10 the town Of Buchanan and that the Legislature
Fgnia ought al It's session, make provision BY
law for that object.