The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1879-07-03

saw the burdens that were being imposed
upon the people to subserve RichmOnd's
purpose, and that no legislation could be
enacted that did not contribute to Rich
mond's advantage as a paramount consider
alton; and long before the war serious dis
satisfaction was being manifested from the
Blue Ridge to the Ohio River, at the subor-
dination of all other interests to the ambi-
ton of Richmond. And had not the linn
its of the present West Virginia been form
ed during the connection of conflict, it is
not improbable that, at a later day, they
would have reached to the Blue Ridge,
where they ought now to be. The whole
people of Virginia have been made mere
tithe-gatherers for Richmond's benefit,
while the fountain source Of all the narrow
political preiudices and prescriptions, from
which Invaluable damage has resulted to
the State, is located fin that same city.
A broader understanding of the destiny
of the State is, however, taking hold Of the
people. They have about reached the con-
clusion that the world does not revolve
around Richmond as its centre. They be-
gin to realize that they have been made
hewers OF wood and drawers of water long
enough for Richmond, and that it is time
that more comprehensive views and far
reaching craftsmanship should control in
State policy. But for Richmond. to-day,
the Valley of Virginia would be advanced
thirty years in material development and
improvement, and the State at large receiv-
ing revenue enough to meet her obligations
by reason of the conditions of the enterprise
which Richmond's selfishness refused us. II
is time that she was left to the enterprise
and industry Of her own people, and that
the subordination of the entire Common
wealth to her interests cease. She has g
future as manufacturing theatre if the ad.
vantages she possesses are utilized, but she
can never become a commercial centre, and
all the legislation that could be enacted
looking to such a consummation would not
effect it. The experience of the past dem
onstrates this.
We know nothing personally of the pur.
poses Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
management, but the reason OF the case
points to the Hanover Junction and West
Point connection, and that it will be built in
time to avail of the advantages of the western
connections through Kentucky, we do moi
entertain doubt.
The Lexington, KY, Daily Erpress, O
the 2Sth, has the following article in refer
ence to this great enterprise. and the reno
val Of the difficulties to the western con
nections. 1t will be seen from it, that thu
work is to be commenced at once, and com
pleted with all possible speed: ''Gen. Ech
OILS and Col. Breckenridge returned to thi
city last night on special train from Mt
Sterling. They did q good days work Oh
yesterday. The suits against the Elizabeth
town, Lexington and Big Sandy Railroad
in Fayette, Clark, and Montgomery, wer,
all dismissed, a judgment to that effect be
| ing entered in each county. The dismissa
of the suits was absolute, and the New YOrl
| Board of Directors are now in control OF tn
road. The mortgage on which they propos'
borrowing the money to complete the worl
| has been recordedin every county along thu
| line, so that every obstacle being now re
moved nothing remains to prevent tn
work on the road being pushed rapidly, ex
cept the necessary delay in organizing tn
working force
Gin this connection we think it due tt
Gen. Echols to express our conviction tina
both parties, those in New York and thos'
in Kentucky, are largely indebted to hin
for the satisfactory result that has been al
rived at. His manly, dignifed and concil
iatory management OF the negotiations ha'
a great influence in bringing the disturbin!
elements into perfect harmony
The following dispatch, brought to OIL
notice since the above was prepared, fur
nishes the gratifying intelligence that al
understanding has been reachedand formal
ly ratified. The dispatch was addressed
to Gen. Echols at Mt. Sterling, KY:
ssNEw YORK, June 90, 1S79.-To JONI
ECHoLs The order of the County Cour
of Montgomery county, KY, passed Jun
25th, in relation to the Elizabethtown, Lex
ington and Big Sandy railroad having beel
submitted to this Board, it is resolved tina
the conditions set forth in said order ar
hereby accepted by this Board, and tina
John Echols is hereby appointed agent t.
execute such contract as may be necessar,
to make this acceptation binding on thi
Company. Will send certified copy Of res
olution tomorrow.
AARON l.. REID, President"