Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-11-20
AN OPINION BACKED BY MILLIONS
OF CAPITAL.

We publish below letter from Coils P.
Huntington the American railroad mag
nate. The good opinions of Virginia as a
place for investment have been numerous,
but Mr.. Huntingdon expressions of faith
in her are the more valuable from the
fact that he has proved it by investing
nearly So 100000 within her borders, indie
pendent Of his railroad interests which
would raise the total to score of millions.
Not only has he done this. but he is still
doing 1T. The letter is worth reading, for
it is written by a man who, starting poor.
knows the value of money earned, and not
gained by speculation; and who, becoming
rich, knows the most fruitful grounds III
which to invest. 1t is the most compre-
hensive view of the advantages of Virginia
that we have seen in print for a long time /:
% BROAD ST., NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 1891.
7. G. Norton, Esq, sec'y Worlds Fair Con-
rention, StGat'at0m. w.:
Dear Sir:-Your favor of the 31st ult., is
received, and would have been answered ear
lier but for the pressure of other business. |
thank you very much for the courteous and
complimentary invitation to the Worlds Fair
Convention to be held at Norfolk on the 25th
inst, but regret to say that shall not be able
to accept it.
Iquite agree with you, however, that Viz
ginia is mot too poor to make an exhibit at
Chicago, but rather that she 'tis too poor not
to make one." should deprecate, as far as
my own feelings are concerned, seeing Vir-
glnia voluntarily stand aloof from the group
of States which will be represented at the
Worlds Fair, for have the kindest feeling
for her and the warmest interest in her pro S.
perity. Twenty-one years ago l began rail
load work in that State and have ever since
been largely interested in investments there
having for their object the development of
her resources, to which investments may say
l am constantly adding. am believer in
Virginia's ability to work out her own saliva
ton, and should be much surprised to hear
the voice of any citizen of that great State
raised in Encouragement of measure so i'm
portant in its bearing upon her future as the
project of her representation at Chicago. In
my opinion there is no State in this broad
Union of ours that ranks Virginia in
abundance, value and accessibility for COM
mercial purposes of those mineral and vege
table resources that go to make up the finan.
cial soundness of Commonwealth To me
Virginia seems like slumbering giant un
conscious of her enormous strength The
great wounds of the past, which in the Older
countries of the world, it would have taken a
century to heal. have disappeared, and after
twenty-five years of painful recovery it is
time for her to arouse herself and take the
place she is entitled to in the sisterhood of
States. There are already signs of a great
change which are unmistakable to those who
have watched Virgnia's progress, as have,
with affectionate pride. 1t is because know
what she can and what she ought to accom-
plish, and because wish so well FOR her that !
do not hesitate to add my voice to those of the
many who, in spirit of State pride, will, ]
am sure, declare for an exhibit at Chicago. ]
am Very truly yours,
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