Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-11-05
THE BATTLE OF THE RAILROADS.

THE BATTLE OF THE RAILROADS.
The discussion of the proposed Railroad from
Richmond 10 the Ohio River is not yet conclu-
ded-and, from The indications on Tuesday
night, The public iucrcs, is becoming more and
more excited. That was the fourth evening de
vocd to The debale-and al The adjournment al
late hour, The question was farther than ever
from decision. The discussion was opened by
MIR. w. e. Darlington, who made long ana
statistical speech against the measure. we
have no room for even brici sketch oil his ar
gumenl. lis main object was 10 advocate Inc
prosecution OF the James River and kanawha
Canal, and The completion of the Danvllle Rail
road, which wonld form the main stem for
railroad TO the South West. The proposed rail-
road, Mr. Darlington commended, would inter-
fere with these important Improvements. Lie
argued al some length 10 show Inc superior All
yanlages of canals over railroads, in The cheap
ness OF transportation.
Mrs. Ro. Hamilton made lew explanations in
defence Of his positions on Saturday night.
MIR. w. H. Macialland saw no antagonism
between The Danville Railroad and The proposed
Railroad 10 The Ohio River. He referred 10 the
previous action of The citizens Of Richmond nd
OF The stockholders of The James River and ka-
nawha Canal Company in favor OF connecting
the Ohio and the James River by Railroad, and
trusted that the people of Richmond would still
adhere 10 scheme which was once 50 goal
favore.
MIR. Joseph Spading was opposed TO sinking
The heavy capital which The State had invested in
the Canal. lie was in favor Of completing INC
CanaI,, gpchanan-and there conDecin. il by
Railroad with the Ohio River
MIR. II. C. Cabell defended his resolutions with
mucb animation conlendng that the arguments
Of neither Mr.. Hamilton nor Mr. Maciar-
land could be fairly cited against his own Pro-
position.
Ala late hour Judge VIM. Daniel, Jr, one OF
The delegates from Lynchbure, rose 10 repei The
attacks made upon that community OF covert
hostility 10 Richmond. Al The instance OF Mr.
III Gilmer, however, Judge D. agreed 10 sus-
mend his remarks until another meeting, which
;s tn assemble in the same place on next Tues
day night.
Pfeyiou, 10 the adjournment, very warm
runnin. fire took place between Mcssrs. Lyons
[who let, The chairl and Fl. c. Cabeli, on the
comparative merits and dement's OF The James
River and Kanawha Canal and The proposed in
depepdep, railroad to the Ohio river. The meet
iue was KEEP, in roar by The witty and humor
ons sallies from the respective champions-boli
cuns5ep, Of their cause and of lis success before
The neonle Of Richmond. From what fell from
them we may look Tor renewed animation an
fresh spiri, in dcba'e on next Tuesday night
We donb, not that large meeting will be pre-
sen, 70 hear The able delegate from Lynchbur
Nudge Daniel aud the continued discussion b
other Jealous speakers. We shall not p'ei'c'-
bu, The vote mGy be taken on that occasion.
To show the true position OF The question, "
nublish below The Committees original resolt
lions and Mr.. Cabell's counter propositions In
Appointment of delegates 10 The "y'heVille Coz