Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-11-24
The Peuuy Pos, and Ourselves.

~ lew uayS Since, inc eutor Oh une fenny LoS'
published article upon the subject Of the guage,
which should be adopted in the construction of the
Covington and Ohio Railroad. That paper requested
aid the circulation Of that article by its pubca-
ton in our columns We willingly complied
with the request. The views contained in the arti-
Gle wsro not views. In furnishing them to the
public, We submitted to the reader an article which
declared our dissent FROM tho opinions of the Post
and gave the reasons upon which that dissent was
founded.
few days subsequent, the Norfolk Beacon, it
seems criticised the respective merits of each, and
expressed the opinion that VIC had successfully
demolished tho arguments OF the Post With this We,
OF course, had nothing to do, and Of it, shall say
nothing We claimed for that article no weight IN
asked for it no other importance than that to which
the soundncss OF its views entitled it.
In reply to the criticism of the Norfolk Beacon,
the Post, after recration Of its former arguments,
uses the following language: "rhc present editor OF
the Whig has not been resident Of this city twelve
months lie came from a country where tbs the busi-
OF half the peoples lives to deny every thing here
1t is wonderful that he should have brought his
prejudccs along with him. that he should be found
pressing views, which and must be, if carried out
fatal to the prosperity Of this city," We confess
astonishment that this language should have come
from the Post We arc unwilling to suppose that it
could have been designed to prejudice claims to
the confidence of the people Of this city, by exciting
their prcudices against because Of the locality from
which we came, or TO steel their judgments agains,
us because not born in their midst Aud
still more reluctant to allow ourselves TO
srue this language of the Post into personal n,u-
taton upon the good fast and une9uivocal sincerity
with which have advocated our judgment upon
this subject. We say inviting 10 place that
Interpretation upon the remarks OF the Pos and that
unwillingness arises from the respect which we have
hitherto entertained for the editors OF that paper
But for the appreciation which We had bestowed upon
the tone Of this particular press we should unhesi
tatnsly denounce its alusion unworthy, unjust,
untrue, and demagosca
As it is VIC ask why should ,cc advocate the adop.
ton of any Improvement Il, with the prosperity
of the city of Richmond? Our residence our inte-
rests, our hopes, and many OF our affections ate
here And, besides, when lived in another part
of "the country" were in the habit of abusing
Richmond? When We were engaged in the conduct
OF paper in that part of "the country" to which
the Post alludes in the habit Of disparaging
the claims of Richmond TO the public patronage p
Refer to the columns Of that paper and when where
and on what occasion did endeavor to raise
local prejudice against Richmond. When we were
eeohsre we have been actuated by the same motives
which impcl us here-and heretofore we have
been governed by the same considerations which
animate US nop Those motives and those consde-
ratons have been excited only by single eye to the
best interests OF Virginia, and heartfelt aspirations
for her advancement her prosperity, and her re.
nown.
AS to Richmond we take occasion now, as we have
repeatedly done before to declare ourselves the adj
vocatcs of her integrity, her prosperity, and Ter
advancement But We do not believe that either
policy or justice requires that these should he
sought by the desolaton OF any other portion Of
Virginia. We think that there is an entire harmony
Of interest; and that that interest should be harm
niously accomplished by the adoption OF some uni
form system of improvement, winch will enable hcT
different railroads to be continuous with each other
30 as to facilitate trade and travel throughout her
entire limits, without ahy discrimination for or agains:
any particular improvement, or ANY particular Sec
ton-nnd 10 lar Us that uniformity does not exist we
say make it cxi-t-and so far that uniformity will
initiate prcudicaily 10 the interest Of any one i'm.
proveinent, we say put tina. Improvement upon fair
equality with every other, by re-mbursng it for the
cost OF such notifications will be necessary TO
give her every chance OF open and equal competition
Therefore, we say, ADOPT the five foot guagc-es,ab
lish this uniformity by the alteration Of the Central
railroad, AMI indemnity that road for the expenses of
such alteration. This being done, what injustice will
be done that road ! viii she not then be upon term.
OF legitimate competition with other roads, and more
especially the Danylle? Can il not stand this COM
petition! II not, can its friends expect the State 10
bu'ld her great leading improvement in subordina
u IN TO the convenience o: any road to the dsad
vantage OF nearly every other? We hope we ,yi
no. be misunderstood. We are most cordially tn
friends Of the Central railroad as we are of every
public improvement And as its friend we say give,
the ve.ioot guase, and let this company have it, free
OF expense, inasmuch rs it has already adopted ano
thor mode OF construction as it's friend ,y,
really do not sec what more its warnest friends could
require We believe that public policy demand, tho
adoption Of The five foot gagc, ard that public le,s
iation will adopt it. The Central railroad cannot
hsa get Oh without the fivc-foo, guagc, and we say
give it that guaya for nothing
We have heard great deal Of defamation that the
establishment OF this plan Of improvement, wonld b,
fatal to the prosperity of Richmond We have never
seen or heard tLe assignment of a solitary reason I'm
tho namo of I'll common sense, why or how2 Wh,,
position will sho occupy? Would she no, have ,y,,
roads Terminating within her oSn corporate limits
Is there not certainty, tat when either trade or
travel should upon ei,her Of those roads it could
never get of lill it arrived at Rchn)nlY # eb.
cant get trade travel with two railroads. how can
so with onoY VIVA, conceivable advantage can any
other locality possess over Rchmpndt What tlcn,
is this perpetl cry oil Injury to Richmond bnt mere
".,und aud fury, signfyng nottingham: the al.
se1co II all Argument and reason to sustain those
iron whom 10 COMES? We, therefore, as Virg.niIn,
asa resident al thiS city. and tbs friend of every
pnbic improve Lent. say lot us Adopt the five foo!
guagc, and ADOPT IL at once Let us stop wtanging
snd resolving commence wuik in earnest con.
duct i, with energy lie, every Improvement ENJOY il,
fruits, sn1 crery ljctlty h, enriched by Us yield
Then vii NirS.na achieve rT herself that destiny
witch stonlj NV br i,r rgh''ul portion aud i,.t
Wils, irs'ssd 10 lving pcrpvtuiIy upon the mage
oi the psst a. tnc Ia ,mre Of "a. 'u,ure.