Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-03-01

of Alexandra, was, on motion of Mr.. TYLxR. taken mn
a substitute was adopted. and the bill was ordered to its
engrossmeni.
-ENGRossED BILLS.
a bill to authorize the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
company to construct the extension of their road thropyb
the Commonwealth OF Virginia. Passed.
a bill to authorize the Trustees OF the Male and Female
Academy, IN the town OF Buchanan, TO purchase certain
lands in the county OF Lewis. Passed.
a bill TO authorize the Board OF Public Works TO pur-
chase two-hiths OF the Stock Of The Alexandra Canal com
pany. Passed Ayes 50: Noes %.
At IL o'clock the order OF the day was called for h.i,y
surer, &c.
Mr.. srovAII moved to suspend the rule Of the House,
so that all the officers might be elected at once.
The rule being suspended, Mr. STovALL then put in nomi.
nation the present incumbents, TO wit:
Auditor OF Public Accounts-James l.. Heath.
Second Auditor-Jamcs Brown, j.
Rcgister-Stafford II. Parker.
Trcasurer-Fabius VI. Lawson.
Secretary and Libranan-Wiliam Ii, Ricbardson
Sup. Penitentiary-Chas S. Morgan.
General Agent and Pen. Storekeeper-Jas. C.. SPOTS.
communication being had with the Senate, the vote was
taken, and resulted, with the vote of the Senate:
For Auditor OF Public Accounis-Jas f Heath, 1893
Saml Goodson,
Rich'd ii Baptist,
Second Auditor-Jas Brown, IT,. lH
Treasurer-Fabius VI. Lawson, II
Register Of Land Ohice-Staford II Parker, i4l
Secretary and Librarian-Wm II Richardson, l4I
sup. Penitenuary-Cbs 5 Morgan, lH
fenitenuary StorekeePer-Jas c SPOTS, 40
Shimuel Goodwin,
SO the Speaker announced the above named individuals
duly elected 10 the offices respectively.
The bill entitled a bill to provide for the COMPLETION of
the James River and Kanawha Canal from Underwater a,
Richmond TO the town OF Buchanan, and for other purposes,
as reported from the committee to whom it was referred.
next came up in order.
The various amendments recommended by the commit.
zee were adopted, aud the bill being perfected. Mr. DoRMAS
men offered a substitute for the entire bill, as amended.
This substitute proposes an issue of certificates of State
Stock tor the amount OF 81 ,236, 900, TO be issued in five
equal semi'anRual instalments, and 10 be secured by a
mortgage on the Company's works, and upon the net. in
come OF oil its tolls and receipts, with a further guaran-
tee on the part OF the company, that for FIVE years
after the Canal shall be put in active operation from LYNCH.
burg TO Buchanan, its annual income will amount to the
sum OF S26O,OOO-the deficiency, il any, 10 be paid by the
securiues.l
Mr. DoRMNS gave a brief explanation of the provisions
OF his substitute, and appealed in a few words to the
mngnanimity OF the Legslamre-pointed members to the
great interest telt by the people Of the West in the pro-
gfess ana completion OF the Canal, as was manifested
especially by the people Of BOteiourt. Those people. he
said, would pledge themselves that for the first five years
alter the work was put in operation to Buchanan it would
yield an amount sufficient to pay an interest Of SIX per cent
upon the amount invested. lie could not imagine a pro-
position more reasonable-a proposition which could re-
commend itself more strongly to the favorable consideration
of the House.
lie desired no shifting and sham work in this matter
lie hoped members would vote in adopting and engrossinR
this substitute as they were determined to vote on its pas
sage; and thus let the people OF the West know at once
the destiny which awaited them.
Mr.. THoNPsoS, of Boieiourt, made a strong appeal on
behalf OF the substitute, and expressed, in words iorcible
and affecting, his lively sense OF the great good fortune
which awaited his people should this bill pass, and their
overwhelming misfortune should il be defeated. lie ap-
pealcd to Eastern gentlemen, in view Of the obligation rest
ing on them TO cultivate friendly feeling and good will to-
wards tho people OF the West, IN view Of that bond Of uni
on, which, If encircled about them, must bind them forever
together in the bonds Of peace aud good will, but which,
If = withheld, must drive them yet farther asunder, and alien.
ate them in feeling and interest. lie appealed to them by all
that was binding in tho solemn obligation resting on them
10 make the west a contented, happy and prosperous PEG.
pie. Ho further briefly appealed To members from all sec.
lions OF the State, to lend their support to a scheme which
must eventually, II prosecuted a. il should be, bind the peo-
ula from Nhn una hnaNA .. H.. nh1a 80. II
Mr.. BURwELL sad, whilst | believe that an individual
should rely upon the roctitude of his purposes and the test
OF result, to establish the motives which have actuated him,
and should therefore be silent under even the imputaion of
selfish and sectional considerations, which is ~ literally be-
slowed upon all who vince any want oftuith in the prosperous
dcsinies Of the james River and kanawha Cnnal-itis a
duty 10 affirm That many who oppose the indefinite extern
sion Of that work, do 80 because they believe that a Canal
connection with the Ohio would be unwise and unprnftn-
bic, and that no farther appropriation would be ludciou..
Although opposed to the connection with the Ohio as an
inudicious undertaking, and opposed to the policy of i'm
provement by canal, | am willing tn vote for a limited sp-
preparation TO this work, and did vote upon the canal bill
lately pending before this House for sections Of appropria-
ton intended 10 reconstruct the Blue Ridge Canal, so i'm
providenily destroyed, and TO complete the unfinished por-
ton Of the work. | voted against that bill upon its passage.
becnnso other terms and provisions had been Incorporated
upon II which looked to the indefinite extension Of the Ca
nal, and because the friends Of that bill refused 10 impose =
restriction upon the charter Of the company, relieving the
great staples of tobacco and wheat IT an oppressive system
Of tolls, which the company had imposed upon them. This
objection has been obyintcd by a subsequent reduction Of
Wlia-NlH Fot I au WullUE NNtlU % ucsluN upon 1nN Dill
which may be presented; but, sM, I cannot do more-G cannot
vote for this substitute. which proposes n virtual appropna-
ton by the State oi 81 236. 600. | will give something, az a
gratuiy by the State, as a mere gage Of friendship to the
West-l desire TO satisfy the people interested in this work
to relieve them from the porls Of navigating the noun
tain pass, 80 graphically described. | desire, moreover, to
finish The incomplete work Tor a reason Of a local character,
and due 10 considerations Of humanity. The partial CON
sifuCuOn OF this work has enRendefed a most malignant
fover-tho result Of exposed excavation, and of waters
stagnantin the unfinished sections. This disease has lite.
rally prostfuted. during the past season, the whole popuia-
ton Of tho vicinago, and occasioncd the loss Of several
valuable lives. II will be Of annual recurrence 20 long as the
cause exists, and this cause can best be removed by com
pletnR tho work. ] am willing 10 vote an appropriation for
tho subordinate consideration Of rendering 10 some extent
available the work already undertaken az such cost. Hut,
sir, principally because I am willing 10 make soao oonoes.
sion, Of opinion and action, to the Wcst, TO avoid the charge
Of doing lees than Justice. am willing TO do more, since
! II 10 better 10 pay an unjust demand than 10 ropudinte even
a doubtful obligation. But, sir, this vote is given 70 hui
manity-to paternity. acknowledge no obligation, I can
perceive no reciprocal advantage. IN doing 20, I shal have
done oil which my duty other as a man or a Legislator re-
quiros. Demonstrate that the faith Of tae State is pledged,
and will vote 10 refund syey dollar subscribed by tho
West 70 remit is cnuro taxation on tho debt Of this canal
This would be ~ least justice, and IN comparison with tho
expenditure necessary for the extension OF tho o9Eai, u
would DO economy.
But, on, whilst I ayow my willingness 10 vote the appro-
priauon indicated, I cannot vote for the substitute now I'M
der consideration. II proposes that n tho state will adj
vance 81 $4,000, tho canal company shall execute a &c.
neral mortgage Of MI ip Insects TO secure oil IT. debts, and
10 secure tho payment Of tho interest upon this loan and
the ultimate payment Of tho principle. This. cir, is no now
feature; We have loaned this company frequently before
but IL contains a feature somewhat novel, and ~ Ilusory
as novel. II provides that the company shall execute is
bonds with personal security, conditioned that " the ave-
rsgo tolls for a term Of five years, ensuing the completion