Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-08-13

AT about one O'Clock. the debate closed and the
convention proceeded to the various resolutions
substitute offered by DIR Atkinson, IL was rejected,
Yess-Danylle l; Csswell. N. c. II; Petersburg o;
Meeklenbnrg l5-total 30.
Nsys-Amelia 8; Chesterfield Io; Nouoway .; Prince
Edward 10; Charlotte 10; Ptsylvania ls; Riehmond ID
(Halifnx divded)--to 10.
Dr. Atkinson then offered tho following resolution a.
substitute for MIR. Fiournoy's substitute, vz;
Resolved That the country the Roanoke and IL. tri-
butary in virgna, in the opinion Of this
ton, has strong claims the Legislature Of Virginia for
Its aid IN obtaining facilities for the transportation
agricultural products to tho markets the tide water and
the members Of the Legislature representing counties
IN tho Roanoke Valley are respectfully requested ask
appropriation In money, adequate TO effect the same.
Dr. Aiknsons second substitute rejected by the fol-
lowing vote
YkIs-Pe,ersbuig Q; D.nvillo 1; MeekleuburR ls-,o.
tai IS.
NAys-Amelis 8; Prince Edward 10; Chesterfield -;
Nouowsy .; Charlotte 10; Pitisyvana 49, Richmond IA
total 70.
Halifax divided and Caswel, N. c. declining to ,o,, (,
The vote neIt taken Mr.. w q Flournoy'. sub
su,uic for Mr. Jones' resolution, and It was rejected
YKAs-None
NAys-Prince Edward 10; Richmond Ia; Amelia 8;
Notoway Z; Chesterfield II; Csswel II; Charlotte TO-
Halifax le Pittsylvsnia Is; Danvillc total 109.
Meeklenburg and Petersburg declining to vote.l
The question was next Mr.. Jones' resolution and IL
was oAERIKp by the following vote
YEss-Cha'loue 10; Prince Edward 10; Richmond IA;
Chesterfield u; Noroway Z; Ptvylvanis Is; Amelia g.
Total 79.
Nlys-Peter.burg 8; Meeklcnburg Is; Halifax ls; Dan.
vile total ~.
tCsswell, N. c.. declining to vote
Mr. w F1ournoy desired II be recorded that he pro
tested against the votes just given by the Prince Edward
delegation.
Mr. Clifford, of Chesterfield, then offered the following
resolution:
Resolved, That the Roanoke and Richmond railroad
should the Saunon river point in tho eoun-
OF Charlotte and that 1t should the Appomsttox
some point in the county OF Amelia pursuing the most d.
rect route TO the city OF Richmond.
Mr.. W. C. Darlington briefly urged the importance OF
Keeping open for future decision the question the route
across the county oi Chesterfield, and offered the follow
ing as substitute for Mr.. Giff0rd's resolution;
Resolved That the proposed railroad from Richmond
To Danve should cross the county OF Chesterfield by the
most eligible route, and that the selection OF such rome
should be left TO the decision OF the company which nav
be formed for the prosecution and management Of the
scheme.
Mr.. Carringon's substitute rejected without dyi-
sion, which cslled for, but refused by the House
Mr. Gihord's resolution then adopted
Mr. Lyon OF Petersburg, offered the following resolu.
tons, which were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the thanks OF this convention be IAN
dered TO the President thereof for the impartial aud dig
nhed manner in which he has presided deibera-
tons.
Resolved. That the thanks of the convention be len
dered to the Presbyterian Church for the Of their
house OF worship.
Resolved. That the thanks OF the convention be Ten
dered TO the citizen. Of Maysve courtesy and
kindness TO this body during is sttinRs among them
resolution OF thanks the Vice Presidents and Sc
cretaries was also adopted.
Vice President Palmer gave notice that n convention
would be held at Oxford, c. on the Tuesday after the
hrS Monday IN October take consideration the best
means for furnishing improved commune
with market TO the Roanoke region of the two Sates and
he stated that delegations from Virginia were invited to at
tend.
Tho President happily and elOqueny responded to the
resolution Of thanks.
resolution adopted directing the publication of the
proceedings in the Richmond, Lynchburs, Danvie and
Milton papers.
And finally, at about half past two in the morning the
Convention adjourned sine de.
Bws CABELL, President
w CAERrNsroN,
c N EVANS, Secretaries.
DPPERKINs,