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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-20
A Profitable Railroad.

Tho last report of the Georgia Railroad
Company gives the same encouraging ass"r-
ance of the value of the Railway system that
all their previous reports have done.
Their road is III miles long, with As miles
of branches and they declare dividends on
capital stock of 100000. They also have
debt. created by subscriptions to other Rail-
road Companies. These subscriptions amount
to $50. 90, and consist Of the stocks ofihe
Georgia and East Tennessee" Nashville and
Chattanooga" Montgomery and West Point"
ATLANTA and Lagrange" and "Rome Rail
road" Companies. and the Augusta and Nash.
vile Telegraph Company.
After paying interest on these debts. S52,-
G9l.55, the net profit remaining was Sl3l,
OS7.9 or 1918 per cent on the capital.
The Company paid dividend Of per cent
and devoted si5l. os793 to the payment of
The debts.
1t is evident that without this debt created
to aid other works calculated to benefit their
road the Company might have declared
dividend of nearly 10 per cent. In fact, the
business Of this road has exhibited an actual
profit of about IS per cent. for years past
The Company have pursued the policy of
subscribing to the stock Of other roads, leading
from their road to the interior. The debt crea-
ted by these subscriptions will be paid off out
of the profits of their road, in less than four
years and the Company will enjoy largely in
creased profits, while their markets " i'll COM
mand the tribute of Alabama and Tennessee.
What contrast betw cen the bold enter
prise of Virginia and the tinid policy ola Vir
GINA Legislature.
1t makes the heart sick to see the Virginia
Legislature dealing her citizens tie hard meas
ure of "hopc deerred;" while our Southern
neighbors are reaping the golden harvest.
Augusta and Charleston are now draining
part of the very country, which must pour its
tide of wealth through the Virginia and Ten
| nessee Railroad, as soon as the Legislature
will permit it.
! There are two features in the result OF cper-
atoms on this road, which it is important to no.
tice. Thelncrease in the receipts of the road.
over those ofthe previous year, was S66,sSS
O3, which is only fair index to the process of
development which has been seen on all our
roads. 1t is The influence " ich increased IA
cilities of travel and transportation have uni
formly exercised on the country adjacent to
these lines of improvement.
Another important matter is the illustration
l,ere given of the value of way travel. There
were 25,SS7 passengers who We're carried over
the whole length of the road, W lille the way
travel amounted to S5,2O4. This is fact 60
ing strongly TO show tina, the resources of the
country along the line of road when proper
ly developed, will support that road. 1t is a
fact too peculiarly calculated to encourage
the stockholders of the Virginia ami Tennes-
see Railroad, running it does. through a
country so rich in all the elements Of wealth.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-20
Low Tolls and Large Revenues


We have the permission of friend, to make
the following extract. from letter addressed
to him by the Hon. John A. Gamble, Canal
Commissioner Of PennsylvaBg The letter
bears date, "Canal Commissioners Office.
May 3rd 1852" and contains the following
conclusive testimony, to sustain the position
for which we have commended, with reference
to ahe-cxercise of the taxing power, by the Di.
rcctors ofinternal Improvement Corporations:
sour experience leaves doubt shat low
tolls will produce an increased amount Of rcvenae.-
Tho reduction the Of tolls for 1851 was equal
$3.50 900 the tonnage OF the previous yeas: vet
Notwithstanding suspension of the through trade for
weeks, caused by the low of the Ale
ghany Mountains and other casualties the of
1851 excecdcdtha Of 1850. We have foundit neres-
sary be very careful in the revision of tolls for
fear offaiRg below proper revenue point As that
point ealy be ascerained by series ofexparpents
we have made our reductions gradually from
year. and instaxce hare tec PEELED toresrace
steps, by gong back to higher rate eftoAs !"
Now, we beg the Stockholders in every
Railroad and Canal Company in the State.
to give to this testimony the credit to wllch it
is en,itled--recoAscting that it is not Mr. Gam
ble's opinion, which would be entitled TO great
weight, because of the high official position he
occupies in connection with the Internal In
provemen,s ofthe State Of Pennsylvania, but
1t is the experience of the Canal Commission
er, that 'leaves no room to doubt, that low
tohs will produce an increased revenues" and
remember Whist Mr.. Gamble says of the series
of experiments male in Pennsylvania: Our
reductions, he says, have been made with
caution, ''from year to year, and in no instance.
have we beencompelled to retrace our steps,by
going back to higher rate of tolls" Lam
suage cannot be more explicit. nor testimony
more direct and conclusive. Comment would
be but waste time and words.
We would avail ourselves of tbi. ccror,u.
nifty, to make 4 suggestion connected with this
subject Of transit charges, which we think
would tend greatly to popularize Internal I'm
prcve@ent Corporations. Let them adop, a
bylaw, appointing standing committee on
tolls; whose duty it shall be, annually, to re-
port to the Stockholders, such notifications in
existing rates as may seem to them judicious;
thereby, to secure the benefit of legislation,
on the part Of the Stockholdcrs.at every annual
meeting on this all important subject-the ex-
ercise ofthe right to tax labor and capital by
the imposition oftransi, charges.
We believe that SO long as the present sys-
tenn Of confding this power entirely to the
Directory of Internal Improvement corpora
tons prevails, SO long will Internal Improve
nenfs be unpopular with the producers Of ton
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-20
Trade with the South.

The increase which for the past year, has
taken place in the trade of the city Of Baltimore
with the Southern States generally, we have
heretofore noted. The business Of tie Spring
has, We have the satisfaction of stating, been
marked with a more decided increased trade
with the South, and thus the assurance is Civ
en-, that nothing is wanting TO secure to our
merchants the entire trade with the South. but
for those interested in it 10 understand that the
advantage of making the city of Baltimore the
great Southern mart. is mutual. Southern
merchants, " no have within the last twelve
months, for the first time. made their purchases
here, have frankly acknowledged the error
which they committed in other seasons, in
passing by Baltimore, to obtain their goods
elsewhere; and the report which they carried
home with them, and the evidence they had of
the ability of the merchants of this city TO sup
ply, and on the most favorable terms, evey
kind Of goods, has had the natural effect of
drawing others here TO make their purchases
so that the business of this Spring is largely
beyond that of any previous season, though
those Of last year we're greatly increased over
those of former years.
But the way is open TO make the trade much
larger, and our leading merchants and traders
are about TO move to secure it, A committee
OF tw enty, OF which John &. Bruno, ESQ, is
chair man. has been designated from among the
most enierp,ising Of our citizens, and they
have arranged for public meeting to be held.
in the Exchange on Saturday week, the 22nd
Of May inst, which it is expected will be ad-
dressed by several Senators and members of
Congress. Messrs. Rusk of Texas, Clements,
CT Alabama. Dawson, of Georgia, Clingman,
OF North Carolina, Powell. of Virginia, Brown
and Brooke, of Mississippi, have indicated their
desire to be present at the meeting. and other
leading and influential members OF Congress
are also expected.
1t will be an occasion of deep interest to ev
cry one concerned inihe prosperity of the city,
and VIII be sure to attract the attention and
attendance Of the citizens generaIIy.-Bah.
Pat. Of MayI 49,
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-20

The Board of Managers of the Washington
National Monument Society. suggest that col
versary of our National Independence may be
celebrated, in aid of the great Monument now
in progress in the city of Washington. Minis
tiers of the Gospel are also requested to take up
4th of July And, rlan is proposed for put
ting up boxes at the polls on election days in
the different states, maj ked "One Dime to the
Memory of Washington"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-20
ThOs. s. FiOUrnOy Esq.

We cannot publish the declination of Mr.
Flournov, Of the Presidential Electors
for the State, ithout the expression Of our
deep regret, that he finds it impossible to per
form tho service allotted him. In the contes,
about TO take place, between the friends and
opponents Of the principles upon which our
public affairs have been administered by Mil
lard Filmore--in the effort about 10 he made
by the'spoils seeking cohorts of locofocoism tc
wrest the power and Patronage ofthe govern.
Incnt from the party in whose hands they
have abded so safely for the last three years
HOPE FLouRNoY, cannot well be spared. We
cannot allow ourselves to believe that he will
| be inactive at such time-and, though he
| may not wear the badge ola clieftain, yet " e
, expect To see his hand uplilted in the combat,
and hear his voice, like the "bugle horn" blast
| Of Roderck Din, sounding through the din
| ofthe strife, and rallyng the friends of the
Constitution and the country to their defence:
FRANKLIN Co. Ho,, !
May 17th, 1852. I
Z -'H oN"feo II guns, CHUHMuN " CeHtTM wing
Committee.
SIR: | regret TO feel constrained to resign
I the appointment of Elector for the 81 district,
1 conferred upon me by the Convention. l would
! most cbeerfuly perform the duties imposed
| by 1t, IT L could without too great sacrifice of
| my private interests. The public service and
political canvasses have occupied my time, for
the last five years, to the almost, entire neg lect
\ OF my professional pursuits. Last October, by
the consent of the people, given with at least
apparent willingness and satisfaction, | return
ed to the practice and study of my profession,
with the determined purpose of prosecuting it
with slngleness and energy, and am unwilling
to accept an Office. the duties of which, will di
vert my attention from it. From the LIST of Sep.
TENDER TO the election, shall be in constant
attendance upon the Circuit Courts in which |
practice, so that it Is apparent l must ci-
| ther neglect very greatly the duties imposed
o.y the office of Elector. or my professional du-
ties. My own and the interests of those Deepen
dent upon me demand that shall neglect the
latter no longer. therefore, with full sense
and grateful acknowledgement of the compl.
ment paid me by the Convention, tender nv
resignation. But in declining to accept The
appointment. beg to assure you and through
you The Wings OF the State. that feel as deep
an interest, as have ever felt in the success of
me great Wing cuase. In the success of its
prncipics and measures. SO admirably embed
led IN the platform adopted by the Conven.
ton, sincerely believe is involved the best in
,erests' II not the integrity of the Republic
II 'he measures OF Compromise Of the last Con
gress shall be disturbed. the question reopen
ed and its agitation renewed, the country
| into r
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-20

NoRFoLK.-The city Of Norfolk has, q, last
shown signs Of waking up 10 her true interest
A few months since the project of the Peters
burg and Norfolk Railroad WIS regarded " m
very little favor. Indeed, the prejudice a.
gainst it was general and bitter. Now, the
telling in its favor il ardent. and the opposition
to IT is entirely s..enced. A large meeting as
held there lew nights since, at Which rcsolu.
tons, Tor subscription to The road by the city
were adopted nnanimously-the subscription.
however, not to he paid until the State shall
become subscriber. Among The speakers
was Mr.. Alexander Rives. of Albemarle, who
INDUCED sentiments and views with regard to
the interests, prospects and advantages Of Nor
folk, that were highly gratifying to the people
Of that city.-R. Dispatch.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-20
COAST OF 'AFRICA.--A letter from Cape
Coast Castle, dated March l, states as follows:

The blockade of the Lceward Coast has been raised
in five or six places, in consequence Of kind Of
treaty having been signed but affairs in a very
settled still.
''rhe of Wbydah has been recently burnt; togo
ther with Huton's factory After the fire there were
discovered in the ruins of the the charrcd remains
of $50 slaves. who bad been unable escape, owing
their being chained together by the neck. Its suppos-
cd they were collected together ready for shipping.
The town of Dahomey where the King of that country
resides. is also reported to have been burnt
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-20
The Philadelphia Ledger says

Split gold dollar pieces rapidly multi
plying, and the caution cannot be too often re-
peated to be on the lookout for them. The
piece, by some fine and ingenious machinery
is split in two, about one half Of the coin alb
stracted. and the plundered sides stuck togeth.
er again, the face Of the piece not the least
SCARED or injured. A little will readily
derect the fraud. The milling around The edge
will be found broken, and very generally a
pewtcr-coiored cement may be observed pro-
truding from it. The coin, is thin in the mid
die.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-20
District COuri, and Va. amd Tennessee
Rail ROnd.
In the Legislature las. Monday, the follow
ing action was taken upon those subjects:

Sematcs
The unfinished business of Saturday the bill from the
House fixing the terms efthe Dsrrict Conrts. was
taken up and an amendment proposing "Lynchhurg
in lieu Of "Pittsylvana G. II. the location for the
I'd District Court, being the pending proposition,
After discussion, the amendment in favor (of Lynci-
burg) was adopted-aycs "a noes H.
HOUSE.
motion to take up. Reconsideration bill increasing
the capital stock OF the Lynehburg and Tennessee
Railroad Company by private subscriptions, gave rise
long discussion; after which the bill taken up
ayes 50, A..
MIR. Patrick moved the following amendment, which
he subsequently withdrew.
"providcd. further. That said Company shall not
hereafter apply for subscription the part of the
State u such increased capital.
The substitute was then adoptcd-ayes 81, noes 81
Ii is ns fpows
BE il enacted by the General Assembly. That the
Virginia and Tennessee Railroad Company be. and they
hereby authorized increase their capital stock by
the additional Of million Of dollars. and 10 re-
ceive subscriptions for the in shares OF 100 each
for the purpose of completing and fully cquippng their
road but the Boarl of Public WORKS hereby
thori-ed subscribe behalf of the Commonwealth or
any part of the increased cnpital."
The substitute ordered to be engrossed for Sd
.rea ling.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-20
A fatal case of Hydrophobi has occ,irre,

fatal case of Hydrophobi has occurred
AT Albany. N. Y, in which three persons were
bltten-onc young man and two boys, ten
and FIVE years Of age. sons Of Mr.. Philip Ogs-
bury. The elder boy died, and the Younger
was al the latest accounts only saved from the
symptoms offhe maladyby the free use Of al
tea made from the inside of " hiie ash bark.
which the brother who died, could not be in
duced to drink. The young man is under the
care OF a physician who is said to have beenr
successful in treating his disease
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-20

STRAWBERRY FEAsT.-We have barely
space to invite attention TO the card of the La.
dies of the 2ud Presbyterian Church-and to
lay our editorial command upon every one
who has palate to he pleased with strawber-
ries-an eye that takes delight in the sight Of a
fine ed.sice-or heart that warns at the pre-
sence of beautiful woman-to be present.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-20

A great Railway Convention is called to be
held at Knoxville in August to be composed
of delegates from Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee,
Alabama, Georgia. South Carolina and North
Carolina, to consider of the proposed line of
railway to connect Louisville, and Cincinnati,
by way Of Knoxville, with the South Atlantic
seaboard
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-20
Tie Neao York Caah E1igygement

ALBANY, May l3-The Argus Of this morn :
ing says that circular Was prepared, 10 be is
sued as soon as the decision Of the court on the
Canal Bill was made known, proposing the
calling ofan extra session ofihe legislature, for
the purpose Of borrowing So 900 900 for the
Canal Enlargement and the work to be done
at snch time as the Canal Board shall detern,-
inc TO be for the best interests of the State.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-20

We eeit stated that the representatives and
wire-pullers of the Democratic party al
ready commencing to assemble in Baltimore
preparatory to the National Democratic Con.
veDtion, which is to be convened on the LIST OF
June, and several caucuses have been held
which indicate quite falling off in the ardor
heretofore displayed in favor of the nomina-
ton of Gen Cass
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-20

BosroN, May l3.-1hc Wing Convention
OF the Fourth Congressional District. met at.
Charleston to day, and elected Luther v. Ball..
as delegate 10 the National Convention Strong
Webster resolutions were passed. and t.
meeting djourned th three rousipg cheers I. Il
Daniel Webster. q
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-20

the character Of his official oath. He has it
in his power to do great and irreparable mis-
chief, and il his conduct in this case be speci-
men of his administration and of his knowledge
of and respect for the laws of the State. that
was an evil day. on which be was elevated TO
SO high position.
The power of pardon is necessary. on account
Of The universally Of the law, and tire imperfec-
ton of human testimony and human judgment.
1t should be exercised by the tribunal in which
it is vested. with the utmost care and circum-
spection. Where the law is clear and aPPlica-
BILE to the case, and the testimony has been
fully heard by the tribunal appointed to deter
mine its force, the revocation of its judg-
menr, by the Executive. is an improper and
presumpruous exercise Of his power. 1t re-
peals at one and the same time the law which
prescrbes the measure of punishment, and that
which appoints the tribunal, whose duty it is IL
sit in judgment in the case. Such we think was
the case in reference to Hatcher. His crime
was clearly made out: proper and competent
tribunal had sat in judgement on him. and it
was presumptuous in Johnson to interfere.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-20

TROY, May l3th.--The Wing Convention
have elected Jonathan +. WhiPpIr, Of Lam
sIngburg. as delegate tothe National Con, en-
ton. and Elisha N Pratt. of Greenburg. a!
substitute. Both are decided Scott men
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-20
SATURDAY, May Is.
SENATE.

Reports were made from committees:
Against allowing Thomas Green increased
compensation as agent III prosecuting claim
against the United States on behalf Of tn.
State of Virginia and
Against granting the prayer of citizens o
Richmond TO be relieved from jury duty here.
AFTER on account of services rendered in the
Raeland Will case.
The resolutions, concerning the election o.
Delegates 10 the Convention Of Delegates from
the Thirteen States Of l776 to be held in Phil
adelphia, on the 4th day July next, were ia
ken up and adopted.
bill prescribing the powers and duties o.
the Sheriff Of the City Of Richmond, was pas
sed
The resolution from the House, proposing
final adjournment OF The Legislature on The
3lst Of May laid on The tablc-Ay es %. noe.
49,
The House bill. auihorising the voters Of
the town OF I.ynchburg to elect certain mum
opal officers. and prescribing The mode OF con
Quoting tie elections in said town. was passed.
The House bill. "fxing tie terms Of the Dis
trIct Courts, and the places for holding said
Corrts," was taken up. and after discussion in
which Mr.. Witcher largely participated. the
further consideration Of the ill was postponed
to Monday.
HOUSE.
message was received from the Senate in
forming the House that the Senate had pas
sed the House bills: incorporating the ANA
conan Mail Steamship Coropany-A bill lay
ing OIL into wards those cities and towns, the
whole population Of which exceeds 5000.
and establishes separate place Of voting in
each-Auihorising the North River Naviga-
ton Cnmfany TO consiruc, bridge at Buffalo
IN Rockbr1dge, with amendments. The House
agreed TO said amendments, and thus were the
bills perfected into law.
The resolution from the Senate. proposing
hnal adjournment of the Legislature on the
10Th ofJune, was taken up for consideration
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-20

We regret to learn that Mr.. Klnzer. the ST.
perinendant of the freight train. received an
injury. 1--WE do not know how serious.) on yes
terdny morning at the Depot in Liberty. We
could not learn the particulars.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-20
More F1gitire .Slaers.

Rochester. May i3--Warrants have e.r,,
issued 10 day for the arrest Of several fugitive
slaves in this city. Three slaves are knowr'
10 have been in the city Yesterday. but The.
are believed 10 have taken a sudden dcpar-
ture by The under ground railroad. ard ,hcr(i
is little prospect ofany arrest Of .iIher Of III !
parties for whom Warrants have been issued
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-20

COMMONWEALTH rs JAcKsoN.-Our infor-
mantwas mistaken in supposing. that the Judge
was clothed with the power of imprisonment.
as was stated in the report Of this case last
Monday. We makethe correction ut h. re-
quest. and in order that the action ofthe Carr
may not be misaadvstood.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-20

Pn,LApELrun. May l5-Arnvcd Steam
slip Virginia, Teal. Richmond.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-20

nage-the people. The reason is obvious
members of the Board Of Directors always
must feel constrained to adopt such rates as
will render it certain, that the revenue of the
year to come will be as great as that of the
year past They cannot, or will not, exercise
that sound discretion. which would be mani
tested by Stockholders, who were both toll
Payersand the receivers Of dividends.and of all
the incidental and collateral advantages from
judicious tariff of tolls. We would ask the
Stockholders ofthe Virginia and Tennessee
Railroad, and the James river and kanawha
Canal Company, to consider this suggestion.
1t is important that they should. because their
interests are identical. in all that relates TO
81, charges.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-05-20

Neither House Of Congress was in .essiso
Saturday