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January 1, 1867
Staunton Spectator
Staunton, Virginia
What is this article about?
The Richmond Examiner publishes an extract from an 1848 petition to the Virginia Legislature by Hon. A. H. H. Stuart, predicting the Pacific railroad as inevitable—a forecast now verified—and praises his practical sense, regretting his absence from the General Assembly.
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Under this caption, the Richmond Examiner publishes an extract from a petition to the Va. Legislature, written in 1848, by Hon. A. H. H. Stuart of this place. The Examiner says:
"The prediction then made in reference to the Pacific railroad as an inevitable event is being verified, notwithstanding it was then regarded, by many, as extravagant and impossible. Mr. Stuart has always been noted for practical good sense and sagacity in reference to this class of questions, and we regret that in stead of the empty honor of a seat in Congress, he is not now a member of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth, where so much remains to be done to promote and develop our material resources."
"The prediction then made in reference to the Pacific railroad as an inevitable event is being verified, notwithstanding it was then regarded, by many, as extravagant and impossible. Mr. Stuart has always been noted for practical good sense and sagacity in reference to this class of questions, and we regret that in stead of the empty honor of a seat in Congress, he is not now a member of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth, where so much remains to be done to promote and develop our material resources."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Pacific Railroad
Prediction Verified
A. H. H. Stuart
Virginia Legislature
Sagacity
What entities or persons were involved?
Hon. A. H. H. Stuart
Where did it happen?
Virginia
Story Details
Key Persons
Hon. A. H. H. Stuart
Location
Virginia
Event Date
1848
Story Details
Extract from 1848 petition by Hon. A. H. H. Stuart to Virginia Legislature predicting Pacific railroad as inevitable; prediction now verified despite initial skepticism; praise for Stuart's sagacity and regret over his congressional seat instead of state assembly role.