Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1819-09-10

considered SERIOUS oDJeCtfon 10 TIE CoulI
try itself The known character Of its eli
mate and soil was not of sufficient impor-
lance in the opinion of many, to balance
the advantages of easy access to the ocean.
But the complexion of things will 'oon un-
dergo material change. All those objec-
tons and preiudices viii shortly vanish be-
fore the magic influence of genius and Ell
terpIise aud our eastern brethren will
hear, with wonder and establishment. that
| our western cities resound with the eXhlll-
| rating echoes of foreign commerce and
! that they are in way 10 participate freely
| in the aggrandize ment that usually follows
| in her train. Nor can we doubt that the
operation of these things will allure TO our
shore. men OF all professions and pursuits.
Where can arise the objection TO the
plan of lreighting our steam boats at ali
! on, western towns that are well situated
AID opening direct communication with
! the West.InHia Islands ? Tosay this can
| not be done, would be 10 make decla
ration in defiance of truth and experience
From the fairest computation that can be
made, a good boat could run from Cincin-
natl TO Havana in twelve days, and allow
ing ten days TO discharge and take in
cargo, would return in twenty more, which
would make fOrty-two days but as there
might be accident and detention, calcu-
lation of fifty days out and home, would
fits accrue from commercial Transactions,
they would be exclusively enjoyed at
| home.
And since our country furnishes every
article of sustenance which the inhabitants
| Of Cuba, or any other island, can covet,
| why shall we not transport to them our va
| liable surplus produce, and receive in eX-
change either gold and sitOer. which is
their only medium, or such other articles
| as would be an equivalent and for hich
tilcIS VIII De uSI.uCI eIiI npl I'dsuiC III
the demand ? And if this eau be done,
and by so going, open door OF immense
emolumenl to our own particular district,
why shall it not be done Why shall not
| coffee, and sugar, and rice, and mola.ses,
and liquors, and indigo, and the topical
fruits, and many other articles be brought
directly from those countries which.produce
them, instead of seeking them in other
markets at an enhanced price and often OF
bad qualities Why shall we not carry
our own produce to market, instead of
making others the carriers {? Why shall
we not have the benefits arising from Out.
fits and adventures in place of part p
Why shall we submit to the policy OF build
ing up other cities at the eXpence Of our
own? And why should we be the tribula-
!ies of New-Orleans' spectators, when
we could more bene6ciaIy pass them by,
regardless of their tlattering but deceptive
alurements
II certainly does appear evi,en, TO our
understanding, that a most important and
lucrative intercourse can be opened, al
least with the Island Of Cuba, if not with
several of the other large and >populous ls-
lands nor are we able 10 perceive where
in it would not prove highly beneficial
In addition to many other articles, we have
the Gnest -four and the most nutritious corn
meal in the world and there could be no
difficulty IN transporting it fresh and pure
in voyage oil few days. lis freshness,
as well as its known goodness, would be
strong recommendation to purchase--nor
could q well grounded lear remain, under
such circumstances, OF ready sale and
far prices We have wealth enough, and
skill and intelligence, and entefprIze e.
nough, to make experiments that can b; Id.
y TAIL 10 result in liberal and gratifying re-
wards. The Westlndia trade has always
been source OF profit TO those who pursu.
ed it prudeutly and the fair conclusion
is, it will Tor ever continue to be proEta
Bile. No people can be more advantage
ousiy situated in this respect than The peo-
pie OF OHIO. and particularly OF this place.
Our soil is capable OF producing infinite
quantities OF the best kinds OF produce !;
ana IN return for it the treasures OF the Spa.
nsh provinces and the Islands can be laid
| at our feet. Our situation is indeed COM
manning one and, II suitably improved,
| 1t i'll increase our borders with numbers,
confer dignity on our country, and bring