The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1872-07-26
Richmond and Her Commerce.

Richmond and Her Commerce.
Gradually wc here in Richmond arc get
ting the liberty to leave Richmond--to gel
out into the rural, producing districts, with
which we have natural sympath'cS; and with
which we should have aii intimate and cX-
nor.hwardly Gnlandl, sonthwardly, and
wcstwardly We have seen the first steps
towards orr liberation northwardly, also
southwardIy. and the day is not distant
when we shall have Richmond road to
Lynchburg and beyond in the Southwest,
as well us the Chesapeake and Ohio 10 the
valley of the Mississippi.
There is every now and then 4 new sign
of encouragement with reference to our
prospects in all these directions. South
wardly the Chinese wall Of Petersburg was
broken down not long ago, after years Of
labor TO make al opening through it. But
still there is the want of sUmcthing-wc call-
not exactly say what--to make the connec-
tons through Petersburg with North Caro-
lima ctlicicn. for the fair participation of Rich
n,ohd ia the business Of that part of the
world. Whatever the immediate difficulty,
it would be promptly removed by close
connection and practical and wise tariffs be-
tween the roads running in that direction.
That such connection will be established
we do not doubt, and 1t will probably be
facilitated by circumstances just in course OF
combination. The most important is the re-
moval of the president Of the Petersburg
and Weldon railroad REUBEN RA0LAND,
Esq.,) from Petersburg to this city. That
gentleman will be quite an acquisition Us a
man of wealth, great energy. and sngacity.
He is Il man of modern views. Iii commerce,
industry, and Improvements he is quite up
to the spirit AID policy of The day, and we
anticipate that we shall in due time find this
out to the advantage of Richmond.
The intelligent and entcrpri>in@ gentleman
who governs the Wilmington and Weldon
modern stamp in his opinions and in his i'll
domtablc aud progressive energies. He has
IN exalted opinion of the prospects and re-
sources OF this city, and has for years cndc;l-
vored to open TRADE with her that. would he
alike bcncra! TO his road and to Richmond.
Nothing that he can do to facilitate our trade
with North Carolina will be left undonc.
So the prospects for Il free and greatly fa-
cilitatrd intercourse between Richmond and
the South are Of the most encouraging de-
scription. That line of trallc open to lis we
shall profit Immensely by ii. Our readers
are aware that we stand well fortified in Mid
chase of the North Carolina railroad by the
Danyilc railroad last year relieved us from
the intolcrablc tyranny of the combination
between that road and the Bay line. And
recently the Danyillc railroad has purchased
the Roanoke Valley railroad. which secures
to us the entrance to Middle North Carolina,
with the prospect of the carly construction
of Il road connecting with the Valley road
passing Southwardly into Middle South
Carolina, Il country of great productive
resources. All which is very gratifying ana
full of the richest promiScs-promiscs, low
ever, that should by no means lull our people
into apathy, but should stimulate them to
increased energy and enterprise. There is
no greater delusion than that which leads Il
MN to seek rest under the idea that piece
of good fortune has made him secure. On
the contrary, increase Of good fortune de-
mands increased vigilance and active sagacity.
Fortune is goddess who fingers not where
she is neglected, and her iiyorS are only to
be won and retained by ;,ssiduous attentions.
A bold, brave. and constant spirit amongst
the people of Richmond will accomplish WOLF
ders III Il few years. There is IL tide in her
affairs that is plainly leading her to great
prosperity. If it be taken properly at the
flood all we hope for will be won.