Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-05-27

commonwealth have no more interest in the Virginia
Central Railroad than the people of Maryland for they
have railroad now in progress built BY the people Of
Baltimore to the city of Wheeling and another bill
passed last winter for railroad from three forks in
Taylor county to Parkersburg. Pls people have how
ever, manully stood side bv side with the balance of
western virginia, and with portion of Eastern Er
gnia who were willing carry this great work. in
tanning Tins great central improvement, that has al
been looked to As the improvement of all others to
build up the city of Richmond Notwithstanding they
have railroads built by Maryland that will enable them
to command the trade of the mighty west and TO pour
it through their country. they have voted to tax them
selves to build up rival improvement and bring the
TRADE and travel the capital of the State They have
no interest in railroad down the valley of the IA
nawha, except that interest which every proud Virgin
feels in building his own State and IN securing
her all the advantages OF the trade ot the mighty west
Were they pursue the narrow minded, miserable pol
icy which gentlemen recommend upon this hocr,
they would vote against every improvement that would
come in competition with their improvement, that have
cost them nothing the State nothing, and they would
not be willing TO themselves build rivals to
their works, which calculated to improve and ad
their interests and enhance the value Of their pro-
perty. Gentlemen contend that Richmond must have
the power i'll order to control the wcst-she must have
the power of the mixed basis order to make us keep
the peace and be of good behavior They must retain
this power, i'll order To prevent from carving
trade and travel to Baltimore. tell the gentleman
from Richmond (r SrASARD) that if this is the pur
pose for which they insist upon the mixed basis the city
Of Richmond will never get the power she will be cnti
tied br that basis. Does he think the people Of
Western Virginia green enough to give Richmond the
power she will be entitled to upon the mixed basis when
it is avowed that that powea is to be welded for the
purpose of keeping Western Virginia under recogni-
zance for her good behavior. No, never.
Not only that bat do they not tell Us in emphatic
that interest is prevent their having this
power and is the effect of tie policy which they
ust d
pursuing future build up the cities OF the
east Why if You adopt this mixed basis western
Virginia goes and carries out these great lines OF
communca ion to bear the trade and travel OF the
mighty into Your cities not building them
up in wealth and population to enable them to control
and govern lis forever Do you not make 1t our direct
and positive interest to pursue that policy that VIII Tor
deprive you of the trade and commerce OF the west
| am not SAYING will do So hope gentlemen
will not understand ne, but saying, that II We
little enough he guided by interest and not by the
great and patriotic views Of statesmen it would be
interest To pursue that policy that would shut you
from the trade and commerce of the west and for
ever stop the growth and progress of Your cities because
that growth and that progress Is to be used for our po
ltica degradation That is the effect Of your policy and
oubuldly arowt iouinvle the nortwes, that section
OF the State without whose votes you never would have
succeeded in getting any improvement to leave the State
And you desire power to keep the aiancc OF us under
rectr,n!zalce for good behavior You seem to sup
pose that will submit To this dictaton be controlled
BY Richmond and still vote to bring the commerce OF
the west to build up her wealth and increase her popu'
atun, to be used to Cypress and degrade MS Tor that
would be the Legitimate effect Of policy, We to
pursue it, Now tell them that did make prOpo-
-itiou to renew the amendment of the gentleman from
Fauqrr, Mr. Scorr and if this mxed basis is adopted,
intend to insist upon that amendment. If you adopt
free basis Of representation if you put all men in the
State upon equality cannot and will not vote to
degrade any, but if the city Of Richmond any other
city votes degrade me- will vote to degrade them IN
return We would be than human in western
Virginia. could stand idly by and hear these declara-
ons publicly made and insisted upon, that this power
Is sought for the express purpose of enabling Richmond
to control us-to shape policy to suit her views and
then a them in their purpose. love Richmond and the
people of Richmond, and have lately seen cause to
love them in fact love them better than some OF
their delegates here. Laughter. If the voice OF the
city of Richmond could he heard in this matter would
not be afraid to trust to her decision But wish 1t to
be distinctly UNDERSTOOD that if her delegates vote to
degrade me, to force upon ME this mixed basis, intend
to ccckmatc that mixed basis. so that 1t shall not be
used for the purpose that gentlemen have expressed
determination it for-to enable them to govern
and control the people OF the west This is all have
to saw
Mr.. SCOTT Of Fauauier. When the gentleman
from Logan (Mr FERGrsoS) rose, he informed us that
he desired occupy the attention Of the Committee for
short time, in speaking TO matter personal 10 himself
He rose as he said, for personal explanation -.
Mr. FERGUSON. No sir; did not say any such
thing
Nj SCOTT. ! certainly understood it so.
MIR. FERGUSON. said matter in which was
persoually concerned The gentleman did not UNDER
Stand me- said the charge made involved the sncer'-
ty of members who acted upon this oor ior Inc a'oWed
nurpo,e of advancing the interests of the city of Rich
monl. m
MIR. SCOTT. The personal matter leaks out Inc
bosom of the gentleman from Logan CLOVIS win ne"
born zeal for the prosperity OF Richmond lie Is m
spred with new love for her people ana 'ne ..
H.: n
Church i resolution are informed was adopted al
that meeting last night TO take the sense oil TINS peo
pic upon the interesting question that no" our
attention; and here to-day, hen the session Is aDoht
drawing to a close. the gentleman from Logan (Ar
FERcrsoH rises make remarks upon matter P-rsoh-
nj to mscf--the personality the new love ara ardent
Affection that has suddenly found place IN MS DO
som inr The dear people Of Richmond no" uocs the
gentleman propose to show his devotion and attachment
TO this people, In most singular way, It strikes me-
If thev are for the white basis there IS no limit u lis
affections and he will embrace them aid mug them 10
his heart; but if in the exercise OF an Independents
Judgment they claim the privilege OF ireemen 10 lhlih
upon this subject, and act according to their own cam
Judgment this lover Of theirs will REJECT them from Nh
embrace and hold the rod Of correction over lhGm
thcr dare to vote to sustain their delegates ana favor
the mixed basis his lore will turn into hate and he I'M
dertakcs to pledge the west to rlst upon the ohehufr'
the consequences Of their act
Mr. HAYS. May be allowed TO ask The gentleman
from Fauquicr (Nr. ScoTT) single question
Alr. SCOTT You may ask dozen questions, and if
thcy are pertinent TO the subject will answer them.
Mr. HAYS Did not that gentleman make a threat
directly TO the member from Richmond, tMr August)
last winter that he would hesitate long before he would
allow the city Of Richmond any other city, 10 nave
The weight OF presentation that it would DC entitled
to- if they did not up and vote for the Manassa,
Gap railroad;
Mr. SCOTT. Never. never.
Mr. HAYS. Was not that the import!
Continued to Supplement No. 81.
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