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and blossom as the rose.
4. The revenue arising from the canal
vii, for ever supersede the necessity OF
AVIATION, and will form vast fund apph.
cable 10 other int rnal Improvements, TO
the diffusion of the lights oil science, and
10 the dIspensallon oil the blessings o.
education. In Grea BRIAN, il has been
remarked, that canal is always Iuera-
tive where there are coal mines in lis
vicinity. The demands of the city oil
New-York, and the other cities and vii
lagos on the Hudson, the consumption
of various parts of New-Eag land, and
the manufactures OF New Jersey, for
this indispensable article, will for ever
increase, and ior ever secure a great
revenue from the canal Add to this,
the fossils and the metals before men,
toned, the products OF the forest and the
field, and the fabrics of art, and there is
no question but that this canal will en-
ricn New Jersey in her finances, as we'll
As in other respects.
5 REPUTATION is as important to states
who compose them. A measure of this
character would encircle the state with
honor, and erect monument of renown
as lasting as ume. 1t would excite into
activity the energies of her sons, and
present 10 all her population an object
OF patrlouc emulation, and to her sister
states a model for patriotic imitation.
And when the trumphs Of ambition, the
pageantr. Of power, and even the splen
dor OF scientific glory are lost in the
abyss of time, the magnanimity and pub
lie spirit which effected this great wo.k,
will be cherished IN the grateful hearts
OF all luure generations.
Fouflhly - THE organ or agent Of
acco mfH8hment This canal may be
made, Isl, b. an individual subscription
ID, by an incorporated company; or Sd,
by the state. As the first will not be a.
tempted, nor ought TO be permitted; and
as the second is very eXceptionabie, and
perhaps not feasible, it follows, as an in
esltable consequence, that the work
ought TO be achieved by the state exclu-
sively.
In Europe, with the exception of Great
Britain, Improvements OF This kind have
been, | believe, always undertaken and
accomplished ~ the gov ernments. In
Great Britain, the uperabundance OF
private capital has enabled companies
TO effect, what in other countries has
been the exclusive work OF the consti-
tuted authorities but even some cases
have occurred in that kingdom when it
became necessary for the go, eminent TO
extend its munihcunce, in order to pro-
doce the intended results. The same
state of things prevails in this country as
in Europe generally, with respect to
great surplus capital, which either does
not exls', or is already employed, CT can,
as it IS supposed, be more lucratively
invested A II the canals that have been
attempted in The United States, through
the Intervention of interpretations, have
failed, | believe, and principally for the
want OF 'unds, except the Mlddesex ca
nal, which, although a meritorious, IS
comparatively secondary work. And
il New-Jersey does attempt this eXpedi-
ent, either The stock will not be filled up,
or not pad for, and the consequence viii
be failure greatly to be deprecated.
But tbs Is not the only objection. The
company will consult its own interests.
not the prosperity of the state. The
route of the canal will be designated, not
to, 6
great manufacturing institutions, but with
a view to cheap, taClie and rapid con-
the tolls may be burdensome,
and the superintendent may be vexa-
ions. The cardinal interests Of the state
may be subordinate to the cupidity OF a
private association. The capital, if it
ocmes at all, will proceed from abroad,
end ew-Jersey, that has from the war OF
the revolution to the present period, evin-
ced high sense Of character and an no.
norabie spirit of independence, will be
bound hand and foot 10y the shackles of a
company.
| have thus, gentlemen, at you request,
with entire respect, and without the least
reserve, given you my views of the con-
canal and feel persuaded
that this communication will be consi-
dered in It's true light, not as the obtru-
sive interference OF stranger, out as the
candid opinion Of sincere friend to the
best interests of New Jersey.
| have the honor 20 be, with perfect
respect, your most obedient servant.
DE WITT CLINTON.
.Neu'- YORK, October "a, 1928.