Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-06-20
EDITORIAL CORRESPONDENTS

| LYscuSuRo. June L. 1854.
The board OF directors of the Orange and Alexandra
railroad having recently selected the route upon which
that work is to be extended from Gordonsvie 70 this city,
Its officers and friends lsborpg for its accomplish
ment with an increasing vigilance aud unng industry
wrote you from Charlotesvc with what degree inter
est The renewed effort foot-hat the best
scal information aud oratorcal power In the persons
able and distinguished gentlemen had been engaged
lore the people, anda solemn purpose avowed that
proper plan w organization should for moment be
laid aside until clear and unmis,akabe success should DO
achieved.
Since the return ofthe Hon. VINO Rives from the big,
diplomatic station he filed foreign court he has beer
called to- and has accepted tho responsible position
director OF that corporation and is applying himself
and concentrating his talents aud eminent abilities almo
entirely TO the prosecution Of the work, which In an inn
portaut degree committed his hands His appoin,
ment to speak in this city 6led last evening. AT
very early hour in the evening" the Masonic Saloon was
crowded to flowing, aud In the assemblage was
large number of gentlemen from the surrounding county
all anxious hear what his theme, Statesman
that bad borne unimpoant part in the history of the
couu,ry-and whose popular efforts in this city at the
great gathering OF the Southern Piedmont counties in the
memorable contest of still fresh and brian,
their recoectons the critical times that Inspired
called him into the struggle He discussed tho merit,
Of the work for which he stood as tho advocate with
great ability aud power aud demonstrated its bearing
and connection with other improvements in the state and
in all the Southern states to be necessary aud impor-
t,nt completion OF the whole system. In connection with
his chief purpose contribute Whatever of ability pos
seSsed in advancing the work with which he specially
charged, Mr. Rives reviewed length tho improvement
policy of the State from its inception with the construc
of the great central work-thc James River and IA
the me Hs al in,
of the first efforts made for the great Southwestern COM
munication, when that scheme engrossed the public
ten,on twenty five past aud reviewed before his
dieuce the position he occupied that time in relation
it, which Attery has been virtually accomplished by th
Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, and The kindred improve
branching from the main trunk which Virginia has
pushed forward the embrace of her sister South aud
South western states He pressed the advantages of his
work in spirit OF uncharabeaess to other works In
progress contemplation, but occupying the advau
tige Of charter, and he fondly hoped population viii
ling embrace the great blessings within their reach
opportunities strengthen the bonds aud the
hearts Of those directing its l1ment would be cas-,
aside and surrender Others the accomplishment of those
mighty purposes the highest considerations
OF states aud national polcy-which in all probability
would engage the attention OF people Of Virginia
would not presume TO follow Mr. Rives With only
assistance OF memory expecting to do justice his effort
In ability power aud statistical rcasoung il worthy
OF his fame and reputation accomplished aud prac-
tica He fully grated the expectations of his
friends in this vicinity, and in all respects
gagged the attention OF his auditory in worthy
oil the distinguished positions in his country's service to
which, in times past, he has been called.
Col. Freeman the Agent OF the Orange and Alexandra
railroad Tor soliciting subscriptions to the stock OF the
Company ana arrange with tue lanthodeFs the line
with respect to damages is also in this city executing the
objects of his mission.
The meeting last night adopted resolutions of spproba
ton of the work advocated by Mr.. Rives, ani appointed
assist in the solicitation of subscrp ous
stock Of tue Company.
The mails which leave Richmond and Petersburg BY
the morning trains Of the Danvile and SouthSd-
railroads are received here o'clock the evening
of the day OF departure. This is quite
the business and reading populations aud still
hen the time will be reduced between those points
about Ee hours upon the completion OF the South Side
railroad this city which is rapidly being accomplished,
aud thereby the necessary staging diminishing in dis
lance.
The inspections OF tobacco in this city, at this tue
exhibiting an excess over corresponding periods OF last
yeAr; and all descriptions commanding hnc prices There
is srn complaint that planters sending TO market
inferior Qualities IN hogheads Of too light weight This
should be avoided it entails world of time aud
To the pr0tucer-aud similar difficulties often aggravated
to the purchaser. /
Tho patriotic and gallant people OF the southwes:
large delegations from the Eastern cities towns and
counties partake in the festivities which they have
offered Chrissiansburg the 9Th, and NeWbern the 5h
July.
These days you aware, are fixed By the citizens
Of that country proper time to sgualize the inpor
lance Of the element in their prosperity, which is
youcGsaied TO means of the rapid progress Of the
Virginia and Tennessee railroad. Shut up, heretofore by
mountain barrers-s long distance from market and, in
former time, Ouy by the slow communication of wagon
csrrisge-they prepared TO estimate properly he i'm
merse advantages that now surround their very doors
and people justly proud OF great a work, deem
themselves highly distinguished in hang its approach
with all the signs Of rejoicrg-snd bond OF
union and brotherhood all parts OF the good old Com
nonwesh, bid all ifom every quarter, to old fashioned
Virginia feast. S.