There are not half a dozen vessels engaged in our own trade that are owned in Virginia; and I have been unable to find a vessel at Liverpool loading for Virginia within three years, during the height of our busy season.
In this quote, Sumner discusses the lack of shipping activity in Virginia, illustrating its economic struggles.
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