Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-06-08
RICHMOND AND LYNoHBURG RAILROAD

A large meeting of the people of Powhatan was held
at their Court House. the ith of june court day.
Gen. VIM. c. Scott presiding and James NJ Finch acting
Secretary.
The chairman briefly explained the object Of the meet
ing TO be consideration of the importance of the pro-
posed line Of railroad from Richmond through Chester
field, Powhatan Cumberland and Buckingham to Lynch
burg and the appointment Of delegates the Conven
ton at Buckingham Court House, the next 4th OF
July.
Capt. VIM f. Royal made earnest and impressive
appeal to the assembled crowd to give freely and cheer
fully material aid TO the construction Of tks important
road He desired all to unite in long, strong push
| and a push altogether until il was pushed through
And his notion it resolved to increase the dele
CATION appointed at a former meeting TO fifty. Where
upon, the chairman appointed the following gentlemen to
unite with those previously delegated to Farmyie, in
| the Buckingham Convention Peter d. Porter, Blair
Burwell, Josiah Smith, C. c. Lee DR.. J. W. Bryant, S
D. Baughan, w. w. Cosby, A. s. Cardozo, John Jeter
John II Hobson James Gordon, A. S Owen, G. McKen
zie, VIM. Wren, j. NJ. Sublett j. f. Whitfield, Peter FL
lett, Ed Scott, j. NJ. Pettet, James Ii. Goodman John
! Hunt E. A. Hooker, Banister White VIM. G. White K
! l. Cooke Armistead Scott Hiram Harris James Nc.
Laurine, Thomas Gordon, James Gill, John Coleman f.
f. Baugh, VIM. G. Netherlaud, James d. Bigby, 4. G.
Norman, II. j. Harris, and Albert Frazier.
| On motion of Mr.. John f. Lay, il was
Resolved That the thanks of this meeting be voted for
the very efficient and able eNertiOns Of Senator and
Delegate in the late Legislature in procuring the passage
of the charter for this road:
ResoiVed That this meeting urge upon the committee
appointed at the last meeting to solicit the right of way
the Importance of at seeing all andholders in the
county and receiving in writing the right of way through
their lands if necessary in the route OF said road
Messrs Benjamin H. Nash of Chesterfield r. l. Cooke
John +. Lay, VIM. w. Cosby, and Creed D. Coleman
being called on, responded with appropriate zeal and
force of argument in which the propriety and policy OF
investment in this road ably demonstrated. The
enlightened views and arguments Of these gentlemen
some of whom by their remoteuess from the contempla
ted route could feel immediate direct interest
evinced the true catholic feeling OF genuine liberalty
county pride and public spirit Assuming that the road
necessity and that would certainly pay its early
completion was confidently predicted. Gen Scot en-
dorsing these views made stirring appeal for action in
behalf of the improvement which he said would be
of the best paying roads in the State. There de-
cded manifestation of interest-generous and intense
and our Chesterfield Cumberland and Buckingham
friends may regard it earnest that Powhatan uiii
put her shoulder to the wheel and give impulse west
ward till the grade is effected and the smooth track is
ready TO accommodate the rushing, remuneratye ca
Of the great iron horse of speed and power trade
and travel.
On motion of Capt Royal it
Rssoieed That the Chairman and Secretary be added
the list of delegates and that the former be Chairman
of the delegation.
WIN C. SCOTT, Chm.