Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-12-16
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Mess. EditOrs. Numerous mceiings held lately in diff
ieont counucs render obvious that the people alive
TO tho Importance OF prompt action by the Legislature
tho subject oi internal Improvement.
have read atentVely and was much Pleased with your
Introductory remarks on the communca On ot "CWs.'
You represent truly the disastrous effects which would
suit regards all the great and
OF the State the arrest ieicd right owsy gtanteG
10 the Baltimore aud ONO Railtcad Company and you
also point out the true policy which Virginia ought 20
cue this subject; which is either afford prompt and
efficient assistance works OF internal improvement OF
such character and extent promise become gem
eral utility 20 the citizens OF this Commonwea OF fol-
low the example OF New York, and State
count such ~otks connecting the tide with the Ohio
rVct shall be in accordance with the Improvements OF
the day, and adequate to accommodate the trade and
which It ought to be our object To
Public opinion having awarded the preference
only hope compete successfully with States
for the prize which western commerce holds
ontcprzo, by continuous Railroad from Richmond TO the
Ohio river As the most southern route, would possess
advantages all others, and would be available when
Others further north, obstruccd by ce the nayga
ton of the Ohio river, above Guyandotc rendered
practicable by low water, which. in addition its direct
ness, cannot fail 10 TO IL the transportation Of large
portion OF the trade Fnd travel OF the west, which must
aud will enable TO pay larger dividend the capital
invested, than vi the rival works III other States OF n
Ii would almost superfuous point the great
results which the construction Of such work would
aizc IN few years they mus, be obvious every
The commerce, aud business generally of Richmond.
and other Eastern cities and seapo would be great
~ Increased aud expanded. We should Virginia
chants engaged in exporting large quantities western pro-
ducts, Virginia ships, Engsh and other European
ports Farmers manufacturers and miners, all would
their share ways, OF the benefits which such
Improvement cannot fail 10 confer large portion Of the
community. The increase IN the value OF alone
along the main line and lateral branches cannot fall short
At the lowest estimate, ut the will build the
road. These Ut the results be reasonably
and certainly anticipated, leaving many others, equally
poant, untold OhO FtuISy iyania. New York and Mas.
sachuses all have their Canals and Railroads some IN
successful operation others progress construction and
Yet others IN contemplation. The corporation OF Pha-
deph1 has Just subscribed Literally, think two and ha
millions, the stock OF the Central Railroad from that CT
~ Pittsburgh. The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad is only
waiting for permission from Virginia, tap the Ohio river
At some point rs low down she reach Virginia
alone remains With ample her com.
mand Treasury unembaTraSscd, her people unoppressed
by taxation, and with the best and practicable route
for Railroad from East West, within her borders she
whhods from all and every work IT internal improvement
st ard and encouragement Literally extended similar
works in other States.
will indulge the hope, Messrs Editors that this short
sighted policy will be abandoned that the accepted time
has arrived, when the Legislature will resolve on this
ampoTant subject, and when she will wisely she
promptly 10y liberal appropriations such works as may
present the strongest claims the State assistance
Since wtung the above, nouce the call Virginia for
Regiment ct Infantry To rendezvous Guyandotte.-
With what facility and speed, Mcssrs. Editors could our
Volunteers who promptly step forward the call OF their
county, have reached the place oi their cmbaTkution did
ENJOY this time, the advantages OF communication
with Richmond by Railroad But few DAYS would nave
elapsed they had ,ned the army and become efficient
soldiers IN the cause Of their country. CABELL.