Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-04-10
TIsc Future OfNOrfoIES.


We hive just returned from brief visit TO the
metropolis Of the State. In every respect it was a
gratifying From all that We could see md
learn, we take pride in the expression of the CON
viction that era is about to dawn upon our
beloved Commonwealth. Like giant long re-
posing in slum5or profound she hns AT length n
reused from her torPcr, and by sinking off her
lchargy, she will become in all the elements that
constitute power, grcntcr giant than she was be-
fore. The future is full of promise and hope to
Virginia. From her central position, climate and
other natural advantages, she il destined to become
the great pathway through whieh the immense
trade Of the West must pass on its transit to the
ocean Her wonderful geographical advantages
have attracted the attention and excited the cncr-
gies of Massachusetts, New York PENNSYLVANIA
and Maryland, in rmidab lie competition for the ric
treasures in store for us, if we but fulfil our destiny
The vigorous efforts being made on the pnrt VI
these rival States, should stimulate the speed,
| completion Of those great schemes Of public i'm
provemcnts, which declined to connect us viii
the waters If the Mississippi and its tributaries
and the busy millions that thrive along ia banks-
u connection that will, sooner or later pour int,
our lap the wealth of the mighty empires on tn,
Pacifc heretofore hidden from view or divertct
| into more distant chnnnt H.
Each and every section of the country is more OF
less concerned in these great mcasuros of deliver.
nnce Its influence will be diiiuacd to every SPOT
and 10 every quarter of our extended boundaries
carrying on its wings prospcrity-builtling up our
cities-opening now avenues for coinmerce--rc.
storing life TO tradcnnd increasing all our focili-
ties for the larges und most effective competition
with rival interests.
We have not the time to enter into details, Or e.
Indulge ia nn examination oil tho various rail,or,l
projects. which. like frame of net work are OK
tending from the centre The circumference Of her
limits, and which must nj last inevitably converge
e. La,I, =. r
one sentiment and one feeling nmong the rcoplo Of
the West upon this point and ii may now Justly be
considered Us n fixed fact. These several work
are at present placed secure basis, and their
rapid completion beyond all reasonable contingent
cy.
During our soiourn in Richmond, VIC examined
in person, the connecting link bewecn the james
River and kanawha Canal to tide WATER Though
the distance of the obstacle be removed is short
still, the work is ponderous and attended with
much labor and is progressing quito dillgent-
y rs we have my right to expect. Ii will be ne
ccssary to construct five substantial locks Of gran
tie from the terminus Of the cuual to the river; and
to secure dispatch, the contracts for the undertake
ing were divided among several partics--unforfu-
nately Of the principal Contractors retarded
his operations by painful and proiructed Illness
and the work consequently Delayed We are as
sured by the intelligent President Of the company
that the communication VIII be effected by the
first of May in the ensuing year. The importance
of this single connection TO Norfolk is manifest II
will bring directly to her doors the valuable pro-
ductions of Western Virginia, which heretofore
most unjusty and nnnaturuy have been locked up nj
Richmond, Mt an onerons charge upon the produce
for the purpose Of shipment eastward or to the north
markets. Hereafter. the boat that loud- IT
Buchanan or Lynchburg will meet with no delay
distractions grinding commissions, and he un-
broken cargo can be delivered NJ whBryes where