The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-12-07
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the sgnifcent bay Of sn Francisco shall be reached
There nothing then. to hinder laden with the rich
silks and aromatic spices OF India on the shores oil ht
Pacific from pursuing its continuous and umnlerrnpeo
course until lis Journey is completed, and 1t rests upon
the banks Of the Chesapeake 10 complete ms line TO
the frontiers OF the United states,
These Eve great central States unequalled for fertility
Of soil and variety q product mineral and agricultural
the work 10 our frontier without materially feeling the
burden is beyond cavil or dispute. This view is moi
chmerical The object can be aained-the enterprise
There is already greater length Of railroad in the Uni
ted States than would in single ine connect the two
great and the stock Of all profitable But the
combined OF all these roads is but 1.-THE oil
that which would pass across our continent from INDIA
how then could the road fail to pay such profit as would
amGy compensate capital ior ITS construction a.,
OF the prize; and the construction OF the proposed road
to Louisville is most powerful means OF securing TO
The Legislature has been munfeent towards the city OF
Alexandria since its remuneration 10 the Commonwealth
and i s pleasing TO know that this course is equally ap
proved BY the dictates of wisdom and OF justice This
beay has expedited the completion OF that really great
work. the Chesapeake and Ohio canal far Cumber
land in the State Of Maryland, Upon this canal, now
nearly ready TO be opened, presently will be transported
coal trade inferior to in America either in the guam
titles carried down upon II OF in the quality Of Inc MN
the commerce thereby brought to her wharves will not
only resuscate her. but must give such impulse to all
her interests as cannot fail to raise the city TO high de-
taken and proposed by her enterpsng citizens leading
into the Interior important TO her well being as well
as that OF the country proposed 10 be reached by them
These works deserve the patronage and support OF the
Commonwealth.
The other public works of the State are prosecuted
generally believe, with energy and promise much use
fulness The Danvlle Railroad Company is pushing on
its work TO completion with great vigor and, as far
have been able to ascertain, on the most favorable
terms.
You will, am sure, be gratifed to learn that the
schools and colleges generally throughout the Common
wealth are in unprecedentedy fourshing condition.
The University Of Virginia, SO long and generously
fosteed by the Commonwealth is giving most ample
proof Of the wisdom Of the policy heretofore pursued TO-
wards BY your body 1t is in more prosperous con-
don now than at any previous period OF its history and
bids fair to fulfil completely the object had in view by its
ilustrious founder The annual reports of the institu
ton are herewith transmitted.
The Military Institute. commenced as an experiment
by the State has turned out most trumphanty successful
passed. and scarcely equaed by any other system OF ed
ucaton known amongst The spirit of reckless in.
subordinaton so common at other colleges and by
than repcach, at this institution is unknown. The
military feature of the school works like charm, and
the point OF honor with the student is subordnaiion to
the laws and obedience to discipline Habits OF regu.
ary stem, and order acquired which must be of
able advantage throughout all after life TO the
graduate
,nmk the public interest would be greatly advanced
by enlargement OF the means OF accommodation for
students, and by the endowment Of additional professor
ships and am persuaded that the appointment Of com
peen professor OF agricultural chemistry this insttu
hon. and in the University would confer lasting and in
valuable benefits upon, the State at large. herewith
transmit to you letter from Col Smith, the able and eff
hcen principal Of the Military Institutes relative 10 this
professoshp, and the propnety of establishing farm in
connection with the school The suggestions OF the
highest interest 10 the State and deserve 10 be adopted
also invite your attention to the Medical College To-
Gated the city Of Richmond. This institution was
founded by individual enterprise, and has been almost
wholly sustained by its professors: The General As
sembly granted il loans from the literary fund, amount
ing 10 $4,000 to deay the expense OF erecting the col
ege edce but required interest upon these loans TO be
paid by the faculty. They have regularly complied
with the requsiton in good faith, although il has
them TO do this and TO meet other necessities Of the in
stiiuon since establishment, half OF their entire
professional fees By such efforts of professors the
institution has secured firm place in the public conf
dence and respect and reached high degree Of prosper
ity. The number Of students is now larger than
before and there is good anticipate continued
and increasing success in the future.
II affords me great pleasure TO assure you Of i'm
proyement in the agricultural condition OF the Common
wealth generally The energy, industry, and intellect OF
large portion Of best cirizens have been devoted
with assduy for some years past TO this ennobng pur;
advancement in the profits OF the State large from that
source, bu, very highly improved appearance in the
face of the country itself Il worthy of remark that
whilst Virginia has extended with great literally assist
ance 10 education and works OF Improvement. she has
never given 10 agriculture any encouragement whatever
great pursui, rest all the interests OF society Let agr
culture flourish and prosper and occupation OF society
will fail 10 thrive There have been at all times too in
the legislature, large number OF members engaged in
and identified with agriculture but up this tme they
have been content labor for other interests thought TO
be OF more pressing importance, and to postpone. with
liberal Observation-Disclosures that which perained more par
hculary TO their own pursuits II there is in the CON-
nonwealih pursuit which deserves encouragement from
the legislature, undoubtedly is agriculture II you
take the Planters graziers, and farmers OF Virginia to-
gether, they constitute body unsurpassed for all the
qualities Of intellect and character that adorn people
and, If some adopted by the legislature to
concentrate Their efforts for the advancement Of their oc
cupaiion, very little time only would be required TO
improve the agriculture OF the State TO IFS highest pitch
bill Of the last session, providing for the appointment
OF agricultural chemist for the State was one Of great
merit and calculated promote the interest OF the Com
monwealth think It's passage matter Of the first i'm.
portance.
would also recommend TO the favorable consideration
OF the legislature the proprey Of appropratng annually
such sums OF money may be necessary to sustain a
properly organized State agricultural society This eourse
has been pursued by several States OF the North and in
every case with beneficial results The annual appropr.
atoms OF New York for this purpose amount to about
impetus to agricultural prosperity in all its branches
The attention OF the legislature has been earnestly
called on several occasions TO the subject OF the free ne
gro population in the Common wealth but as vet no sys-
tem mas been adopted concerning the future disposition OF
Them am strongly inclined 10 think that the most feas
oe an yet proposed for The reduction OF their numbers
TO give ample assistance 10 the Colonization Society
Inc best and wisest men OF nation have given their
counenance and supports and cannot perceive that any
practical Improvement upon il has ever been suggested
II Is subject which demands your partc lar attention.
herewith transmit TO you resolutions Of the Missouri
legislature touching the subject OF federal