Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-03-11
EXCURSION ANn gI!NpER

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company whose pleasant excursion on Saturday
evening, on the Richmond and Danyille Railroad,
is so we'll described by the Enquirer, that we
adopt,its account las follows
On Saturday afternoon, large party, comprsug;the
Governor members OF the Legislature and Convention
and citizens, made excursion along the line of the
DanvIle Railroad by the invitation OF President Tuus-
tail. They proceeded l. miles, about miles beyond
the Black Heth Coal Pits.i .The rails laid some
distance farther, but in consequence OF the effect the
heavy rains on the new bed it thought aovisa-
Bile TO go beyond. Nine miles only of rail, have
10 be LAID, to reach the Appomattox River This will
be done 1t IS thought by the end of May The rails
on this road are the best and smoothly knit togeth-
er--the handsome as can be found in
any portion OF the union-the steam whistle the
oudest we lever heard-and, in returning the train
made at the rale OF about 80 miles hour. The inst
four miles along the river, which very high, and
dashed madly among the rocks. presented variety of
wild and picturesque views Splendid Quarries granite
on the side OF the road--and immense piles OF that
material, beautifully hewn, lie ready to be transported
TO Richmond tor the construction Of our dock
ton. Granite and coal will, doubt not, furnish
large transportation to this road"
Shortly after P. NJ most of the gentlemen
who had enjoyed the excursion, with a consider
able accession OF new recruits, sat down to an
elegant supper in the dining room of the Ex-
change Hotel President Tunsta presided at
the head OF the table, and dispensed his agreea-
bic inequalities with his usual spirit The
viands were delicious, the wines excellent, and
the flow OF oratory, wit and true Virginia feeling
untiagging. The order of proceeding began
with series of toasts by the President, chiefly in
compliment to the various improvement interests
OF the State. But these severally eliciting res
ponses from gentlemen whose remarks called up
others, the list was barely completed when the
small hours had arrived. Amongst the speakers
were Messrs. Tunsta Clifford Ro G. Scott,
Segar, Chiffon, Watts, Bouldin, Russell and
Speed.
Some of Mr.. TunstalPs structures on the back
wardness of Virginia in the great race of i'm
provement, cha llenged good humoured and very
humorous reply from Mr.. Chiffon, who utterly
condemned all assimilation of our goodly old
State to her more prosperous Confederates of the
North "Festina ieaate" is maxim which might
have been the test of MIR. Chilton's remarks. AL
though avowing himself friend of internal i'm
provements, he argued that they should be prose-
cuted with deliberation, so that our genuine Vir-
ginianism may not be eradcated by too sudden
prosperity. Amongst many of his good things,
we remember particularly one that well deserves
repetition. He said practical strong headed
friend of his, after travelling through the Northern
States, made this remark: "The difference be-
tween the Northern and Southern people is, that
they eat all they can't SELL and ace sell all soe can't
eat" The aphorism bears rather hard upon both
sections, but it is 'as true preaching" Mr..
Watts, of Roanoke, earnestly endorsed all the
views of Mr.. Chiffon, and enforced them with
some very strong remarks of his own.
Whilst our own State was thus the theme of
friendly discussion, the Union was not forgotten,
and sentiment invoking its perpetuity, offered
by Mr.. Bouldin, was drunk with hearty good will
and rounds of applause.
We have been tavoured with the toasts that
were proposed by the President which indicate
very praseworthy spirit of concord towards other
improvements
Virginia-G eat in l769greater in l776-greate.t in
1883 II in 1851 her relative power and position is d.
mln lshed, let those who conuol her destiny answer
why
TIE President of the United Substituting an Office
consecra,ed in hearts by the memories of its first
occupant, It's present incumbent will be entitled to our
gratitude II he shall save 1t from becoming that Of States
d.saHlfeG.
The Governor Of Virginia--Without local prejudice
or sectional teelng-he able consistent and steady adj
vocate OF her Internal Improvement He strikes bold.
y Tor Ngnas honoibecause striking for her highest
interest.
Internal Improvement and Popular Educa ion-He
accompllshes most the education of the people who
achieves most in stnu ang the industry and rewardng
| the laborer whose profits procure it.
| The James River and Kanawha Company-Unrne
and unconquerabe as lis mighty stream: may It's
March be DER the mouatain wave,
Its home hanaWha's deep"
| The Richmond and Fredericksburg Railrosd-In
spite OF difficulty and disaster vet erect and paving
dir'dends. Behold the good things that hare come
out OF Nazareth"
The Richmond and Petersburg Railroad-A chain of
brotherhood binding together in common interest
those who might otherwise be rivals.
The Roanoke and SeaboaId Raroad-Rising Phoe-
NIX Ike rom her former asllesshe challenges our ad
mratIon Tor the renewed energy and swiiness OF her
movements.
The Central Railroad Destined in its success to
bring to our decayng energies" healing upon its
wings" as the waters upon its mountain line to give
vigor aud freshness TO the invalid.
The Virginia and Tennessee Rairoad-The road
over which the East and The West Norfolk and Mem
phis, the Atlantic ard the Mississippi may shake hands
together.
The south-side Railroad nlring and active as a
steam engine will know until it shall have
gathered IN its train The contributions OF The Ohio and
MISSISSIPPI, OF Guyandotte and Memphis.
The Winchester aud Potomac Railroad-As the
clrysanthenum among flowers blooms airest and
sweetest amid fross, SO ha sit gathered vgor and
The Orange and Alexandria Railroad--"Fairest
among flowers, and altogether lovely"
The Manassas Gap Raroad-Behold the child of
Yesterday, the strong man of to. day-sprngiDg from
Legislative action like minerva from the head of
jupiter full armed and complete
The Press-Enlighlened and pariotc-rnav its RI
vary be contest for Vrgnias interest.he victory to
him who shall act ieve most for their advancement
The Virg mia Convenion-fhe trustees of our dear
est rights, The guardians Of highest honor-we look
to them with hopes high the interests they bave in
charge.
rAll the Improvements in Virgina.-"Behold how
beautiful thing is for brethren to dwell together IN
unity"
The judciary-We cherish its representatives I'D.
night and pure, without spot or blemish''