Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1852-02-26

| the FIRST. not only IN State, but In Nat'onai
importance, would give them facilities in
raising the means, for constructing this
Ohio road. They thought that their ex-
isting organization would enable them TO
prosecute this new enterprise, with much
more promptncss and vigor, Than could
be expected from an organization, yet
to be created, and which would have 10
be nurseJ through the stage of infancy.
There is no difficulty ia one Board Of
Directors, managing 47o miles oiraIlroad-
Ii would be no new case, and 1t Is one
which possesses numerous advantages, in
the way Of efficiency and economy
Nevertheless, that Companany have no
uncomfortable desire to have the direction
of this work. They regard themselves as
an integral part of the whole State, and IN
tina, character, alone, do they come for.
ward To recommend scheme FOR the ben
eft Of the whole Stale. The God Of ma
turc, has placed portion Of their work
directly on the Inc Of the very best com
municaiion between the Ohio river and the
markets Of Eastern Virginia. 1t is duty
which they may not shun, TO tell their fell
low citizens of this fact, and to bring for
ward the evidence to sustain tier asser-
ton.
The Virginia and Tennessee Company
have an interest in this scheme; but it is not
aninterest peculiar 10 thcmselvcs-it is one
which is common to The whole State, and
OF Far more Importance to the extremes,
both East and West, than 10 the Virginia
and Tennessee Railroad.
If disin,erested parties. in the Legisla
lure, should deem il best TO create an IN
dependent company to construct road
from Christiansburg,or some other suitable
point on our road. 10 the Ohio river, the
Virginia and Tennessee Railroad company
will mos, chcerfully acquiescc.
Virginia has already called into exis-
tencc work. which is destined to empty
into her lap the countless treasures of East
Tennessee she now has it in her power
TO cause the tecning valley Of the Ohio TO
pour its mighty tide Of wealth through the
Capcs Of Virginia. But to do tbs, Vir-
gina must avail herself Of all the means
that Nature has given her for the accom-
plishment Of the grand result.
This work must be planned without re
gard to the interests Of any intermediate
point, but with the sole view 10 adopt the
surest plan 10 bring the trade Of Ohio to
the Chesapeake Markets.
The hole subject of Internal improve
menfs for our State is fraught with diff
cullies.
The Old Dominion has been sadlled
with large and troublesome dcbt:-there
are two ways TO get out. One IS to pay
oat-,o draw the genuine life blood from
the veins of the people-to take the back
track and throw away all that has been
expended. The other way is 10 march
boldly forward in obedience to the spirit
Of this age ofprogrcss, and incur whatever
farther Indebtedness she may find neces-
sary TO convert all the expenditures Of
past years into profitable investments. A
temporary burihen borne-a Judicious ex-
pcnditure Of a few millions more-would
free Virginia forever from a perpetual bur-
then oftaxcs.
The question now is, what is the quick
est, the cheapest, and the most ciiectual
way to get ont Of the diiicutyl Let the
peoples representatives give all the plans
which have been proposed a careful in
vcs,iga,ion. They have the fate Of ma
ton in their hands let them weigh. de-
eide and act as men having full sense of
their momentous responsibility. Let them
reject whatever is narrow and sectional
and adopt only what is general and ma
lional. VIVA, is now done, will last, in its
effects, as long us time shall endure.
To- The Raleigh Register defines the
Wing party 10 be that party which, first
and foremost, adhcrcs TO the Federal Uni
on, and thoss measures which have been
adopted TO strengthen it, and which seeks
TO increase the means which shall facilitate
intercourse between the several States,
and incite them TO cultivate relations ufmu-
rual interest and affection. 1t is that par
ly, which vcncrates the teachings Of the
founders Of the Republic. and refuses to
leave our own domestic affairs for the wor-
ship Of false Gods--wlich loves oar oun
Country, and is devoted to orr otrn inter
csts-whlch is our only bulwark, indeed,
against being involved in the broils and
contentious of other nations 1t is that
party which assimilates itself most closely
in policy to tha, pursued by Washington
and Madison-frec, entirely free from the
mad spirit propagandism that is being
incucaied in our midst-a spirit from
which, if longer fostered, the South, more
even than the Country, as Government,
has every reason to recoil with horror
1t is that party which seeks the greatest
happiness Of the greatest number, for the
greatest possible length of time; andto at
tain this object by pure, just and equitable
exercise of the powers of Govcrnment, and
according to the Law and the Constitution.
In word, leaving out minor differences
Of creed and Of conduct that distinguish it
from the Loco Foco party Of the Country.
ii is that party which is alike opposed TO
Disunion, Secession, Abol,ionism, Fill
bustcrsm, and Intervention