Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1858-08-09
VIRGINIA Her Resources.

Virginia Her Resources.
1t 10 common remark. and not less true thar
common, that the people Of Virginia know too lit
tie Of the resources Gnd capacities of their owl
State 1t is not surprising that such should be
the case, in view of the immense extent Of hei
territory, and our lack of enterprise in respect OF
that geographical and geographical information
which other States have male their peculiar stud,
and care. There 10 scarcely another State in the
Union that has not published books and mas.
showing thoroughly its capacities in regard t" a.
riculture, manufactures minerals, ani cserythin!;
else, which 90 to make up the wealth Of a Com
monwealth.
We feel persuaded that if Virginans were tho
roughly acquainted with their own state. thcrc
would be far less Of emigration 10 the West aud
South. They would know that there is ~ other
State in the American Union possessing ANYTHING
like equal advantages for any of the pursuits cf
industry. Whether the purp"s" be 10 engage in
agriculture stock raising. manufactures the work
ing Of minerals. the pursuit OF both tnre IN an |
domestic commerce. or what not-Nirginia offers "A
field for it far more inviting than any e the States
of the South or West. Except for the cultivation
of cotton there is no other State Of greater agri
cultural capacities than ren""""a i tam-
monweal,h of Virginia,
Why them should pei pie surr"H - all the
ties of locality and kindrc to TENT tic hclle
C,diess Fortune in a ,,.4'.nt LAID? Why i It
that Virginia has helped largely 10 hu,l1 mp
other States, and 50 many of her sons have wan
dered from her fold' 1t mist I've thai they are
ignorant Of the capacities Of the State. II must
be that they know not Of the extraordinary aifan-
tages Of soil and climate winch are roA'i,ed IN "A
portion of Virginia, which is vet, comparatively.
unsettled. West Of the Blu, Ildsc ol \trfuin i
almost Al empire Of itself, capable of snst,.1'aea
population rs dense as tia. Of Switzerland, aud
p possessing every requisite inr mak,ag p"piie
grea, and prosperous and happy. If eur e"ier's.
instead of seeking tho inho.pi'able wds Of tho
West. were to halt in the beautiful valleys Of
Western Virginia, We have no doubt il would l."
infinitely better for themselves, - it would he.
undoubtedly for our noble Id STATE
These reflections have been sussc- FL 10y rad
ing a description Of trip through We~arn Nlr-
ginia, by the editor of the Valley Democrat. W"
append portion of his re- .'-a">'s ~.
ting to them the attention Of tpse Mh'..4
template removal:
One of the peculiaritcs or We tern virgin y. il
the fertility Of the mountains The n.5. fern
posture, ne much better thar the southern, = al
the ails are richer and NOR, desirable than Il"
vallic,. Land is cheap and plenty, presenting
rare Inducements 10, those whe desire !" rhan2o
their location. Improved lanl short distance
from the towns, rarely sells over SD pei
and vast quantities Of rich aud produ,tItr htad
can be bought rs low as 81 and $40. Wild land
can he bought ia number ofcauntics f1r .tt"at-
and those who have interest Ill these laudN ha>r
anna ,scd considerable fortunes Almost all the
lands abound in coal. and soon as trkc; fn'il-
tiles are Afforded must become Nalual IL, and sub
sequently enrich the Golfers of the owners. 4
number orcalitalsts have already inyescd in these
lands and conf anics formed in varion- localities
for the purpose of developing the country, we'll
rs u bring to- notice the vast mineral resources
that slumhcr unlevr,orcd IN the bowels ot tn"
earth. We believe portion If our country r1r-
sents broader field for active and hic''ri>ng
men To amass fortunes that the era lo,,.,'i 1
our State. \ very modrra'f = "finiue'ry pnd
capital are required. ald if oar people w.uli ony
acquaint Themselves with the advantages present
ed they would not be So ANXIOUS To leave thcir
tive soil and seek home IN the west.
The spectacle presented 10 the tourist "a he ira
verses the hills aud valleys Of Western Nirguln
cannot fail to awaken mcanchn Y reflections. An
empire of boundess extent, ri"hin evervthiu that
enhances the value Of human industry. remains
silent and ne elected almost in its rrime,al condition
while vast caravans Of chi grants are continually
vending their toilsomc march 10 distant States.
sundcring the ties OF affection and friendship,
dangering their lives by change "fcl'ma,e. and
defying the diseases and malaras which infect the
various PORTIONS of the West. Wcmourn over the
folly Of our people and deeply regret their vautef
reflection and foresight. Let them but arlnaint
Themselves with their own State. lneverv DEPART
men, Il industry they will fad ample T."ia tureu-
te-prise, with u certainty .; renunera,ion { r tie
toll expcni el.
Vhrinians know hot lttie e their ~. safe.
A NOR intimate knowied-- # ne as.sst4-" al
resource, Itch Ne.ure fas =. }FtF -
broadcast oy- iser eniG- la.-.. ~orll A., =, =
more patri9;jr >rr5l AMI > s--'tis = - -
develop our S,Aae. !. 80. = .p.-i:
peryad.s our re-,ute. AMI .A6r-.. 4 Ja'A-- ~
municat.on be oleued, L, - s. '.i--r o. So
ing this ancient ana seu-t.ts >ass - t,.a r
lost rank in the confe,iera ~ zen t.h.l-ae ter
the grea, sovereignty Vi the ara. n cse5s ta.u;
that constitutes greatness sn' ;ro-r.Ei,y.