Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-07-12

LYNcHBuRc AND RICHMOND RAILRoAD.-IIowey.
er unneeessa the construction of this proposed
line of Railway may appear, its friends seem to
be going to work with will which augurs well
for its success.
great convention and barbecue was held at
Buckingham Court House, on the 4th instant.
which was largely attended by delegates from
the adjoining counties and the city Of Richmond.
We make some extracts from the published pro-
ceedings H-e.s-
Mr.. Ed. S. Brown was called to the chair, who,
in few words. elegantly acknowledged che honor
conferred upon him and called the meeting to or
der ~ ,F-. + ~
On motion of Col Thomas M. Bondurant. j. G.
S. Boyd was appointed Secretary.
4, Mr.. Willis j. Dance, moved that . committee
of nine be appointed by the Chairman to prepare
business for the Conyenton-carried.
The Chairman appointed Messrs. Willis j.
Dance, flames Finch, w. P. Burwell, Robert Ridg-
way, DR.. T. L. Robinson, DR.. Robert lIender-
son, Col. Bondurant, W. II. Perkins and r. s. Ell
lis.
r. K. Irving moved that committee Of three
be appointed to request Mr. w. +. Burwell to ad-
dress the people, beneath an awning, whioh had
been prepared for that purpose. On motion of
Col. Forbes, the Convention adjourned until
O'Clock P. M.
~. On going to the stand prepared for the orators
of the day, there was seen the largest crowd that
ever had assembled at Buckingham Court House.
5000 and 1000 persons, 1.-The better hatc" las Mr..
Irving said being composed as it ever should be,
of the fair SEX" listened to the words which fell
from those who were called upon to address the
assemblnge. lrAE :,
After prayer from the Rev John C. Blackwell.
addresses were made ny the following gentlemen:
Messrs. W. P. Burwsll, r. Ridgway. Charles II
wing. (of Danvlle,) Col. Hubbard, X. A.Coghili,
and Edward s. Brown. Not the least particle of
disturbances disorder, except the urepres''6le
conflict of applause in response to some happy ell
fort Of o speaker, was evinced on the part OF the
crowd. One mind, one will. one deter mination
pervaded and animated the whole concourse, and
that was to build the Richmond and Lynchburg
Railroad" Dinner was soon served on the Court
House green, during which portion OF the ceremo-
ny, the Secretary was no inactive member.
EVENING SESSION. -. ..
The convention assem- bled in the Court House,
and was called to order by the chairman at 3
O'clock p. NJ.
a. Mr.. Willis j. Dance, from the committee to
prepare business. laid before the convention
lengthy report. closing with the following rssoiu-
'fions
& Resolyed, lst. That the commissioners appointed
by the net Of Assembly, to open the Books for the
Stock Of the Richmond and Lynchburg Railroad,
lie requested to proceed after giving the notice re-
quired by E,w. to open such Books In their res.
peeliSe counties and inthc cities of Richmond and
A+fHcHpuTg, ~ hAeh Inv - may fSsAn " $1,000
most advisable - .... .L..
Resoissd. Cd That COMMITTEES 10 appointed in
each OF sad cities. and in the counties along the
proposed route, to canvass tho subject and endeav
or to procure individual county and eorporate sub
scriptions. -u.. 7Au
Resolvsd Sd. That the Chairman Of this Conven-
ton appoint eomiaiAee of three to prepare an ad
dress. setting forth the arguments and statistical
facts 10 support Of the Road. and have the same
published. ...t.-.,e ,.... t...s
The report was unanimously adopted.
The following are the committees appointed un-
der the I'd resolution of the report.
Riehmond--I1. l.. Kent, W. P. Burwell and
cIsssgfdd-T. D.. Clifford, G. 7. Friend and
go Ib,vaotan Wills J. Dance, W. c. Scott and j.
M. Finch. ,-IE
Csm6etiand DIR. T. I. Robiuson.c. D. Coleman
aud r. S. Brown. a.ss-.s
Bmckiaohans--Co Hubbard Col Bondurant and
r. w. Mckinney.
Appomattor-br. W. D. Christian. J. F. White
and Louis D. Isbell.
Lyaslbnrg-Judge D. A. Wilson, DR.. w. s.
Morris. and Ed. D. Christian. m Ian.
These committees were nominated and elected
by the Convention -
The allowing arc the gentlemen appointed ny
the Chairman. - q committee to draw up an