Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-02-11

! Improvement. IL Could not command the entire
strength OF the internal improvement party -
Family discord prevailed. Lynchbure, to which
point the James River Canal had been completed
and continuance from which seemed doubtful,
| claimed the Eastern terminus OF this road, as
matter Of course; Buchanan, trusting TO the wis
dom Of our Legislature, in view OF her local po-
slion, properly asserted her rights. A feud
! sprung up in this Hall between these rival inle-
rests. Each petinaciously adhered until the
friends OF the scheme plainly saw torebodings of
its lolat defeat and overthrow, unless some COM
promise could be effected. Now sir, let me ask
members how was this compromise settled o.
Need PROFOUND this inquiry to my friends IRON
Campbell and Bedtord2 Old members are cog
infant Of the fact; but say to those who hold
seals here subsequent 10 that date, that in order to
atay tina! Jealousy and quiet all controversy, the
town OF Salem, The county seat OF my magnani-
nous lille county, was selected as the Eastern
terminus OF this road for the present, in order that
her neiehboring friends might cool down little
and let subsequent events settle this matter be-
yond all cavil and controversy.
Mr.. Speaker appeal 10 the journal OF last
session 10 answer whether or not this eternal din
| about terminus has not been settled sin lolidem
verbs" Is that so, sI3 II from this presen,a.
ton oil facts, that conclusion is arrived al then
contend and argue .haithe faith OF ae Sale is as
much pledged 10 carry This improvement 10
Buchanan as il is 10 continue il 10 The Tennessee
line. Even my friend from halifax, with all OF
his zeal 10 opposition 10 appropriations Of this
kind, admits ibis. | understand his is mere
question as 10 lime. As 10 lime, Mr. Speaker,
need only advert 10 the instaiments into which this
| $50 600 is divided, and conuec i. with The proba
| bic completion OF the canal. Nay more sir, it
is Jolly and absurdy 10 enlice heavy laden teams
10 come upon this road TO Salem, with an exac-
ton oil tolls every few miles and then ~ tall in
10 mud and mire for the balance OF The Trip. Sir,
we need 1t sooner Justice demands it sooner;
but in our modes,Y we only ask 10 be carried Spa
ri passu" with the canal Now is The lime. De-
lay thus long has perpeiTated injustice not only
10 The Southwest but 10 the Stale. She owns 5;hs
! OF The canal, and the whole OF This road. Then
The importance OF connecting The two is NJ Cnce
clearly demonstrated. II would be criticism
upon The good sense o! this House, and tres
pass upon your patience, sir, 10 dwell upon
matter SO clear. Why, sir, The State now holds
the bonds OF ny friends and neishbors, qua
ranieeins per cent. upon The James river ap-
| preparation. Can You, Then, deny Them has Ia
ciy OF throwing the uade upon the canal, in or
der that their mes; sanguIne expectations may
! be realized}
These are some Of the reasons, Mr.. Speaker,
| why We are SO mpolunale for This aPntopra
lion. Many others might be urged, buI "reescn
wrapped in few words IS generally OF greatest
| weight" Let me peat he!e again % M TREAD
| from LynchbaIg, ,hs, [ tel 10 nos,!iiv 'ta!
ene,p;i,isg .own. Ne ite pas 80! ;,n' orcr-
| niaIy nieres; III heI & IN aud prosperity. To
r"y t.icnd .fou, IaiisI 10 The anIi-iuie, nal D,-
pIovemens mcn, would merely say, thai no bill
has presented i'sef you win such claims, vo'e
| Tor it, aud my weld Tor it, "Thal which was b'l-
Ter 20 he endured, will be sweet 10 be remember
! Cd"
Mr. Speaker, the eNerlioa fer n,e to speak in
ordvf 10 make myself heard in his Hail. is cI-
csedihgiy painful. | conciuce, ihcn BY saying
that il am an enihusias! upon any subject, ii IS
| upon the sutjscl OF internal improvement. |
| idoize my SIale-lhe God Of Nature has la.
wished upon her natural advantages, and 50 lcng
as may be bonored With seat here, shall my
feeble energies be exercised in her behalf. In a
national point OF view she Stands fifsl amongst
her sister States Ii remain, Tor her legislators
10 say whether she shall occupy this proud posi-
ton in commercial point. II is Tor US 10 fix her
destiny. For one, sir, will bow al The shrine OF
! her honor and her glory.