The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-02-18
Va Circulation equal to all the
other City dailies combined.
Water Line of Virginia-Meet citing
of the Merchants and Mechan-
iCs' Exchange.

AS EACHdHSC.
Pursuant to call from the Secretary, a
meeting Of the members of the Exchange
was yesterday held at the rooms OF the asso-
citation. 1t was quite large and enthusiastic,
and composed of some Of the most influential
members Of that body.
Col. Biggs, President of the Exchange, on
opening the meeting, explained that the OBJ
ject was to obtain from the members an ex-
Legislative action for the speedy completion
ofthe Water Line of Tiirginia.
Or motion of Mr.. Parks, President of the
Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal Company,
a committee of five was appointed by the
chair to report & preamble and resolutions.
expressive Of the views ofthe association
The Chair appointed Marshall Parks, Henry
Irwin, Henry Ghisclin, &. W. Farant and
SAIL. 3. Borum, Esqs., who, after retiring,
brought forward preamble and resolutions,
which were warmly received and passed
unanimously.
Pending the preparation of the resolutions,
Mr.. Bisbie was called on by the chair, and
made a somewhat extended speech on the
progress which the propositions he has la
bored SO stYenuously for the last year to
advance, are making upon the public mind,
especially il the city ofNcw York, which he
had lately visited.
Henry Irwin, Esq, offered an emphatic re-
solution Of thanks to Mr.. Bisbie, for his az
dent and uHtiring exertions in this great
cause, recommending him and his views to
the Legislature Of the State, and fully en-
dorsing his course, which was carried by &C
ciawation. Mr.. Chopper then offered reso-
luton, that further committee oftwenty be
appointed, at the leisure Of the Chairman, to
visit Richmond to second the efforts Of Mr..
BiSbie in that quarter.
Mr.. Irwin then offered resolution, ap-
pointing a committee of five to raise the ne
cessary funds to carry out these purposes, land
enforced his views in a speech in which he
spoke Of the interest which every citizen
should take in making liberal subscription,
especially the holders Of city property.
Ex-Mayor Summers seconded Mr.. Irwin's
remarks in a stirring, enthusiastic and warm
ly applauded speech, in which he declared his
willingness to contribute his portion of
handsome sum. Mr. Bisbie, in briee speech,
related some interesting "reminiscences of the
vas. increase OF value Of the real estate in n.
York city, consequent on the completion of
the Erie Canal, and said that, in view of the
universal concessions in favor of this scheme,
it was byn means Improbable that property
now rated here at five Or six millions might
be rated at as many hundred millions. He
claimed that the Almighty had done more for
this locality than for any similar portion Of
the earth, and all that was wanted was the
necessary action on our own part The re-
solution was carried.
The meeting closed by the adoption Of re-
solution, requesting the papers Of Virginia
to publish the proceedings of this meeting,
ard to ask for similar meetings to be held else
where.
Altogether, it was an important and enthu-
siastio meeting, and the well -known high
character Of the Association and gentlemen
participating, is guarantee that its sugges-
tions will not be lost on the people, the press,
and the Legislature Of Virginia.