Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-09-18

The particular agreement signed was prepared by
Mr. Lyons OF the directors the part OF the State
in this company and based upon the opinion tha.
the legal title Of the property Of the company might pass
by the action Of the company in general meeting with
out the intervention Of the General Assembly At the
time of signing there being why il should be
signed without deayl Mr.. Beot des Mineres expressed
his objection 70 some Of the provisions Of the agreement
aud his hope that in those particulars it might be mod
fed before being submitted the stockholders for their
ratification rejection. myself desired some amend
ments The negotiation therefore rcopened for the
purpose Of admitting such changes might be mutually
acceptabe-and meeting Of the board held in Lynch
burg last week the first draught Of the agreement was
revised and series OF amendments proposed by them
which was instructed to submit to Mr. Belot des Min
ieres and TO the Board Of Public Works ny return
90 Richmond. This was done, but some OF the pro-
posed amendments being unacceptable TO Mr. BeOt des
Minrres il Is understood between US that to submit
20 the stockholders the provisional agreement which vas
gued on the 18th Of july the amended agreement pro-
posed BY the board Of directors at their meeting in
Lynchburg aud the memorandum Of amendments asked
for by himself Accordingly, nov lay before you these
documents for such action il may please you to take
in the premises.
Before concluding my remarks, ought to say, that
the views OF McSsrs Beot des Mineres Brothers aud
Company, embrace not only the completion OF the canal
Of enlarged dimensions from dewater 70 the Ohio but
the establishment Of docks Norfolk like those OF Lon
don and Liverpool and the establishment OF steam COM
muuicaton between Norfolk aud St NazAire. Mr.. Ern-
est De Belo dcs Mreres asked in behalf Of himself aud
his associates that provision should be made in the agree
msnt with Us Tor concession Of the right to establish
docks at Norfolk. While the board OF directors eonsl-
dered il irrelevant iu them provide for such conces-
sion they are of opinion that the stockholders might APP
pronratey recommend the wishes OF these gentlemen in
this particular the favorable consideration OF the Leg
stature and give 70 their application cordial support
within the limits Of what shall be JUS and proper.
deem il becoming also, 70 say, that throughout this
negotiation Mr. Ernest de Beo des Wineries has evnced
10 bis Intercourse with me, the utmost raukne coupled
With remarkable zeal and perseverance high intelligence
and very enlarged views, with thorough comprehension
OF the subject aud an often expressed desire Nhe hay
inc due regard 70 his private interest and the advantage
Of bis native country confer also, eminent advantages
upon our own STATE 10 which he IS most iavoraoy H.
chued.
The President then read, for the information Of the
stockholders an order adopd by the Board OF Public
Works, approving the terms Of the agreement.
Ga motion Of Gn. TaliAferrO, the several documents
submitted by the President referred for eonsder1
ton aud report 70 committee OF thirteen, which was
appointed by the Char, as follows:
William B. Taliaierro, OF Gloucester,
Samuel NcCorkle OF Lynehburg.
Robert l.. OSen,
Francis B. Deaue Jr,
James B. Dorman, Of Rockbrdge,
Peschy Grattan, Of Richmond,
Samuel DeuOon,
Clement K. Ba.ksdale
Joseph Mayo,
Gsorge ". Muniord,
Simue j. Harrison,
Francis y Watkins Of Priuce Edward.
Mr. +. b Deane Jr., enqured Of the President II the
correspondence submitted 10 him from time tme by
Mr. Belot dts Mile es vas in bis possession, under
hi, control It So he would that it also De referred
10 the committee OF thirteen.
The President replied tina, while I . core poldence
had been freely submitted hin, fer Is Information, he
had never le 40 liberty ask be deposited WITH
him or placed uader his cOutrol
Upon this response being made Mr. Belot des Ainieres,
Who was present in the meeting authorized the Prcsi
dent 20 s,v thar he would cheeruy lay before the com
mittee such portion OF the correspondence and other
Documents he presumed would be satisfactory to the
committee.
On motion Of Col Joseph Faqll, the President was
requested 10 have hy copies oil the agreement which
had been signed printed the OF the stockholders
And. then, on motion. the meeting adjourned TIL to-
morrow ight az s o'clock.