Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-01-26

Since the discussion OF the Gauge question cou-
snsuced, a very decided change Ia public opinion Is
visible We have many unms,akable evidences Of this
and adduce to.day in = communication from one Of
the sensible and practicable in the city, who
gives for his change, which cannot be without
their influence upon others.
Even the Penny Post begins to feel the force Of
Irresistible logic, and has opened its eyes. few days
since, IL did deem it possible that the State could
be mad enough to permit its grea. Central Road to be
connected with road leading north. Now, it admits
the probability and the imminent danger Of such con-.
nectiou, by Of the Gordonsvile and Alexandria
Roadand Of several ether connections beyond the Ridge.
We copy from that paper. It is speaking OF the Alex
sudria aud Lynchburg Road:
Besides, this very road crosses the Central road,
and, contrary to wha. believed possible, we now
learn that very little doubt exists that the will
tuAy connect. We protested at the time. against that
connection and plainly told the who instru-
mental in eecng IT, that il would be the excuse for
tapping the Central Railroad in than place be-
yond the Blue Ridge, or in the Valley, even beyond
che Aaegnany. W. snake tas truth Th.! cut, throat
for selhshness always defeats its aims
One would think, after this admission Of the proba
bity OF connections with Baltimore by means Of the
gauge that the Post would instantly abandon
its opposition TO the wide gauge, by which those
tions would be rendered mpraccable. But not so. II
Is convinced against its will and therefore adheres to il
original opinion We hope Others will be less welded tc
For it be manifest every rejecting mind
that AFTER the Covngton and Central Road has been tapped
four times-twce beyond the AlIeshany-once Saun-
ton, and again at Gordonsvle, little of travel oil
commerce will reach Richmond. 1t would be far better
Tor the interests of this city, and in opinion of al
Virginia, that the road should be built all-thar
thus to make feeder for the city Of Baltimore
In another article In the paper called upon
TO 50 for the Eve foot gauge the proposed road from
Gordonsrie to Lynchburg, prevent this drain to the
injury Of Richmond. The Post iorgets that ad-
rocang the five foot gauge for the Central from here
TO the Ohio and therefore, it would be better that
Norh-Edaern o5shoots should be four feet eight and
halt They cannot then connect with the Central Roat
without break of bulk and prevent what it comedies
20 be so dangerous Gordonsvile it should advise
Colonel Fontane TO lose time in adopting the wide
gauge on his whole line. BY the direct OF ar line route
he would only have alter few miles beyond Charo,cs
vile, and possibly few the other side of the ridge
He would then have impregnsble barrier all the way
10 the Ohio, to any farther advances Of Baltimore. And
in time, there would be North. IVt,er,. oshoo,s iron
it, which would prove invaluable feeders it. instead
these Norsh-EdHern ones, which will be drains upon
for the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of Baltimore. With Bal,aor
connexion at the mouth of Elk. another Stauuton
another at Gordonsvle to say nothing Of the propose
connexon a. the Western termnu, with Pennsylvania
which the four feet eight and half gauge will make
We should like TO have the opinion OF the Post wit
respect TO the value OF the freight and travel which ID
Central will bring to Richmond. In that conngenc,
does Colonel FOnaine believe his stock will he worth &c
cents ia the dolary II he does he differs IRON other
whose ssgacity and financial forecast entitled hg
respect
The Post saws:
Let Ma Deane offer An amendment To the effect iui
Gated a. e. the five foot gauge) when the Lynchburg an
SordonsVB!e bill comes up. Then wil give the Ter
RAILROAD all credit for their self-den wing sp
a The Why ia bound TO 20 for il, il from its horro
OF Baltimore, yet isOm its aversion freeso "unde
ground" railroads. We insist on Mr.. D.s lacking hi
amendment TO the Gordonsyile connection. Sauce 70
the goose for the gander. When doctor is sick
he cannot refuse to take his ply sic."
This amendment would not affect the matter unlass Il,
gauge from Gordonsyle 1.-THE point OF union) to AeIan
da is altered. That is already Iedand il is the fou
feet eight and half inchihe very width suck Co
fontane dry. lis las; and only alternative is chang
his own gauge and then he would he beyond the resc
OF attack, except under the disadvantage of break
bulk.
As TO the road from GoriOnsville to LyHchbGrg, u
would have that feet. In fact We never woua perm
another foot Of the gauge tue State il We Ia
way.