Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-02-03
HOUSE OF GATES.

HAYWOOD late Sheriff OF Wood county, from penalties
incurred by his default was read and passed.
ELECTION OF STATE OFFICERS.
A communication from the Senate received an
nOuncng that they had amended the resolution for the
election Of Auditor &C. this day by substituting Monday
the 18th Of February The amendment was concurred in
by the House.
BANK STATEMENTS.
The Speaker laid before the House the quarterly state
ments Of certain banks of the Commonwealth They were
laid on the table and directed to be printed
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
Reports from chairmen OF committees were submitted:
incorporating the Parkersburg Boot and Shoe Manuac-
turing Company; authorizing the Board of Public Works
appoint commissioners 10 estimate and report the losses
sustained by w. W. King in the construction of the 18th
section of the Ohio river and Maryland turnpike compa
ny; incorporating the Manningsvile company in Kama
wha.
RESOLUTION OF INQUIRY
BY Mr.. VOOLFOLK Ofexempdng from jury service
such of the old Justices of the Peace served under the
former constitution five years, without compensation.
ALEXANDRIA, LOUDOUN AID HAMPSHIRE RAILROAD.
The discussion of the bill authorizing additional
subscription Of three-ftths Of million dollars to the
Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire railroad was re-
sumed
Mr.. BALL, of Loudouu, said that the whole internal
improvement policy Of the State having been fully dis
cusSed for than DAYS he conscious that the
House was weary OF speech making, and in rising he
begged to assure the members that he did not propose
TO iucta speech upon them he desired merely to sub
init few remarks in advocacy of this road in addition
to what had already been said by the gentleman from
Hampshire Mr.. Blue.)
The AleNlndria. Looioun and Hampshire Railroad, as
it well known had It's eastern terminus in the city OF
Alexandria and seeking, as its western terminus
connection with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at
Piedmont in the heart OF the great Potomac coal region
of Virginia. II is pass through the rich counties of
Loudoun Clarke Jefferson and Frederick The counties OF
Hampshire and Clarke had already manifested their deep
interest n and appreciation of the value OF this road by
making large county subscriptions to it. The county OF
Hampshire had subscribed 100000, the county OF
Clarke had subscribed 100000 the town Of Winchester
$4,000 and Jhe small OF Iee,burg in the county OF
LoUdolu $1,000. These corporate subscriptions,
and had u been voted for by the people OF these rcspec
tive localities in advance Of the actual construction
OF the road 20 either of the counties or towns he had
mentioned. What better assurance could he gave gentle
OF ,le estimate these people had formed OF the value
of tins road them, than the simple presentation Of
these facts. In addition to these county and town sub
scrpious there were large private subscriptions; but
they needed additional State aid, and that AID he
asked upon that long well established aud well set
tsd principle of threehhs subscription on the part OF
the Commonwealth The destiny and scope OF this road
tsaid Mr. B was not defined circumscrbed by the
counties which composed its name; it had far wider
range and far comprehensive in It's results and
effects for it would when completed, connect the city
OF Alexandria with that great system OF improvements
penetrating the Mississippi. Valley, and reduce the dis
that great Valley 10 Alexandria and the ma
t0u1l metropolis upwards of fifty miles. IL would also
bring the whole OF Northwestern Virginia, which was
by necessity and not inclination or choice, wholly
tributary to the city OF Baltimore, into direct commun
cation and connection with the city OF Alexandria Mr.
b. said the counties asking for the construction OF this
road the heayics. and largest 4payiuy counties
in the State-bis county (LOudOun alone paid land
promptly paid too leaving 10 balance IN the hands OF
the sheriff. into the treasury, annually, upwards OF
S14uOl. and IN all the borders of all of the cOuu-
ties interested in this road there not single mile OF
Virginia railroad except the old Winchester aud Potomac
railroad These counties also rich in agricultural
products the heavy they paid would indicate.
lie had not referred to census tables and could not
therefore, give details But apart from he interest he
and h, people felt in this roadas aOrc2g them an easy
avenue market for their products there still
other element of great importance and interest connect;
ed with the western terminus of this road i'm
aud almost ucouceyable deposits OF y finest coal
in the world and other mineral treasures which were now
comparatively yaueess and almost wholly uuproiuciyc,
but which would be developed and made productive 10y
the construction of this road and thereby add immense
Is the material resources power aud wealth. OF the
State. But there still another aud COmmaudugrga-
why this road should be built speedily possible,
and that he would especially commend TO the
sheraton of bis friend from Madison NJ hcmper who
had under his special charge all that perucl TO the de-
fence OF the State and that the importance Of this
rorj defensive Look at said Lc IL begins
Alexandria and terminates IN the county OF Hampshire
along It's whole length 10 passes through long tier Of
the midst OF the people who iuhabit it, it might be nee
es,sry distant day recently was, at an hours
notice 70 throw large military force. In this aspect
alone Mr. tuoggLt tle money OF the could
no, bee uj.cou-y aud wisely eEpuded than in the
building of this road. His friends of the COyingou and
Ohio and Central Railroads rejoicing over the
passage of their bills and the relief that had been afford
ed them. He too Nj b. rejoiced With them, but not
from any local considerations for not one IN i've hundred
of his constituents would the COyiugtOn Road
Cd
arged aud enlightened State policy, another step IN
the right direction another impulse tending TO the
rezaon Of that long aud tondy cherished hope OF the
earlier Virginia statesmen OF uniting the waters oil the
Ohio with the waters Of the SebOrd aud thus give 70
Virginia the rich Of the Ohio and thereby add
largely her commercial importance, independence and
prosperity. Might he not (said Mr. b confidently appeal
the House extend TO the people OF his section, too
the aid that they seeking that they might coutr
butte of their agricultural wealth and mineral resources
% the restoration Of the commerce Of Alexandria that
commerce which by every law of nature and trade be-
nuged to her but which had hitherto for the want OF IA
c.ss for reaching that port, been diverted TO city be-
vond our own limits and which had almost of itself built
zap the city Of Baltimore 10 is present position Of COM
mercial prosperity and wealth. These were briefly the
leading arguments in behalf Of this road; he would not
enlarge upon them for he that they would nov
they had always done, receive the sanction OF the
House and be responded to by the House m the passage
OF the Bill
Mr.. SEGAR of Eliz beth City, explained why he
would vote for the b Notwithstanding instructions the
contrary from h- constituents lie had made the issue
40 hi, election, and bad announced when q candidate
that he would obey no instructions trammeliug his
course on the subject OF internal Improvements. Mr.
WILSON, Of Isle of Wight spoke against the BILL Mr.
GIBSON, Of Hampshire, spoke IN lbs favor VT. COW
AN of Preston, gave l- for voting against tie
biL Mr. DCChWALL. ofMoran advocated the pa
sl-, OF the bl Mr.. CHRISTIAN, Of Augusta, called
Jbe previous question.
The vote was ,lcn taken the bill and resulted in is
passage boy ayes g3, noes ST.
TUE ElyASNA IVPrOvFVrST.
The bin amending the charter OF th. Riyauna Navigl-
ton Company and authorizing the subscription Of 500
600 by tie Safe towards its completion taken up
Mr. MAGRURDEB, of Albemarie explained the merits
of fhn bill and advocated 10, passage.
The taken and resulted ia the passage of the
ti.l by a vote OF ayes a. noes 80. subsequently il
was a~cerlauei that there mistake as 10 one vote
which reduced the vote below the constitutions, major
tv. motion was then made TO reconsider, pending
which the House adjourned
\ The further consideration ofiacrna Improvements was
then deferred tl tomorrow.
HUsr.NGs COURT or RICHMOND
Mr.. MYERS, OF Richmond city offered a resolution Of
inquiry into expeiancy ofchan sng the organization
ofthe Hastings Court Of said city. Adopted.
RELEASE OF TITLE.
Mr.. ROBERTSON, OF Richmond city, called up the
bin releasing the Commonwealth right certain lands
ia Elizabeth city to Jas French and his heirs. Mr. r.
explained the bill. Il passed unanimously
CORRECTING The JOURNAL.
M. ROBERTSON, Of Berkelg, stated that he not
present when the vote on the kyanna improvement
taken, and did not vote as recorded.
Mr.. MCKINNEY Of Buckingham, moved a reconsid
Grafton OF the vote.
Mr.. MAGRUDER, of Albemare, moved an adjourn
ment, which was carried.