Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1846-11-12
LOUISA RAILROAD EXTENSION.

Our neighbors of Rockingham seem to be tho
roughly reused ON the subject of the extension of
the Louisa Rail- Road. There are no less than
four communications the last Register in regard
to it. One of the writer's, who signs himself
''Gaudaoupe," we observe, pays his respects to u.s.
and calls in question the truth Of our report of the
proceedings of the Convention here, on the author
ity of the Democrat" The writer remarks:
1.-The Spectator says that ''great harmony pre-
vailed, and perhaps if we had seen no other pro-
ceedings than those published in the smooth tmgued
Spectator, we might have SO thought but we hap
pencd to see the account given by the Democrat,
IN which 1t is stated that after the first setOf reso-
luons were reported by the Committee on bust
ness, Consisting OF one from each delegation, and
passed by the Convention, the Staunton delegation
kicked up" and had the resolutions committed
TO the Committee, and Staniton man added to it,
so that they might fix them to their liking" SC.
But the writer does not do Justice to our neighbor,
the Democrat" any more than he does to our
selves. The ''Democrat" did not say, Cor GER
tainly mean to say, what would have been SO con-
trary to the facts that the resolutions had passed.
as he represents, and that afterwards the Stanton,
or any other delegation in particular had '.kicked
up and required the resolutions to I've recommit-
ted The truth is that no action had been taken on
the Report of the Committee farther than to lay it
upon the table and order it to be printed. the
Democrats. language was just this :--"somo
dissatisfaction being expressed at the adoption of
g the first resolution, the whole was re-com,nited
'and the names Oft. j. Niche, esq. of Augusta,
and Capt. Ellis, of Richmond, added to the Com
mittee." Now the dissatisfaction here intimat-
ed, was merely, understood it, that the first
resolution did not distinctly express what seemed
TO be the common sentiment of the members of the
Convention and its final adoption, in the amended
form, by unanimous vote, (for we heard no dis
sentient) assuredy could but be regarded by us as
= evidence of the entire ''harmony'' Of views which
existed on that point. The only question, indeed,
(which we ever heard mooted about it, was one of
mere policy. But why, we might ask, should
"Gaudaloupe" have any doubt aboutit? Does not
the opening address Of the President clearly indi
cate what were understood to be the objects which
had brought the Convention together And arc
not the resolutions adopted, in precise accordance
with them? We must express the hope, there
fore, that when he next essays to charge misrepre-
sentaton upon others, he will be little more care
full not to commit the same sin himself.
| We give the following extract from President
BRocKENBRouGH's Address, for the benefit of
'Gaudaloupe''
''To these general remarks allow me to add that
the success of our object may, in measure, depend
on our own conduct. If every Individual member
Is to insist on his own scheme, instead of exercis-
ing liberal spirit towards the views of others, bet
ter will 1t be that we had never met together in
this Convention. Virginia is often reproached with
holding conventions, discussing principles, and pass
| Ing resolutions, while other States are engaged in
doing their work. Let us, then, on this occasion
show some practical results, by not aiming at more
than we are likely to accomplish. 1t seems SO
clear that the extension of the Louisa Road to the
Eastern base of the Blue Ridge, with well gradu-
ated pass for the present, over the mountain,
is SO easy OF execution that none can doubt the ex
pedlency OF that measure.-And still less doubt Gf
possibe) rests on my mind in regard to the extern
sion of the James River Canal into the great iron
region OF the Valley. Profitable returns from these
two short lines OF improvement an early day can
hardly be questioned by those who will view the
subject with impartiality. The advantages from
them will soon call for extension of them to
! converging point on JacksJn's river, and thence
farther extension, by substantial Rail Road to
the Ohio. So far, then, from conflict between
these two lines of improvement they will be aux-
airy to each other. Articles Of heavy burthen pass
ing from the Ohio will be sent by the Canal from
the point of contact and passengers WILL of course,
proceed by the Rail Road"
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