Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-09-01

qrirements extensive aud contributed largely ts
me development the ofthe country aud his
literary and other accomplishments ofno ordinay
KIND In the death of such man, il may we'll be said
re have lost useful citizen, and the government val
liable public officer. TBau. Pat.
WAsnINeroS August o8.-Tomorroyv meeting of
the Central Committee OF the Chesapeake and Ohio Ca
nal Convention will take place at Browns Hotel in this
city, when it expected that the estimates of the cost
ps this great national work. and every other norn,a-
ton which the industry and Intelligence OF the gentle
men employed the survey have enabled them to collect
and combine, will be furnished Any new statements
as to the great Importance OF this work only this
District but TO the long line OF country through which
must passapy repetition, OF the advantages which must
ACCRUE 20 the Wcst-or any fresh references 10 the a.
vowed recommendation of the Father OF his country
that this canal should be consruced-are entirely u
necessary The facts have been before readers in
every shape; and have been finally combined end embo
ced with the greatest skill and effect the admirable
report made the subject lay the Committee of Roads
and Canals through IFS Jealous and enlightened organ
Mr. A. Stewart. There is but point on which il is
necessary 10 make any new comment. The probable
cost of the canal has been stated some papers, at 80
millions OF dollars This estimate originated either in
wtui or unntcntional error hut that it was an error
tue following letter may satisfy our readers as
II has, in connection with other and more direct infor
nation, satisfied US. We think it probable, Judging
from the saving which has been exhibited in all the con
tracts made for other canals from the original estimates
o the Engineers, that the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
may be completed for about Is millions; and there can
not be doubt that in such amount of capital the
interest which wonld accrue must be such as TO make
tis stock the most valuable investment national or
individual funds which can be found in the Union:
[.Ntt. Jour
UNIoNTowN, (Pa.) Aug. live have lust seen a
letter from General Bernard, T.. s. Chief Engineer
dated 9TH inst 10 gentleman in this place. in which he
gives tho most acrng and avera BILE accounts of the
surveys and examinations made by him last month on
Inc Wills Creek and Castemens route stating that
they met With obstacle which could not be overcome
at reasonable expense that the ascent and descent ON
this section will be only 1868 feet. And that in ga few
weeks" from that time, (e 9TH inst the plan and est-
mate of the whole would be completed and the work
ready for execution And the Board will be able 10 af
ford every necessary information to the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal meeting TO be held at Washington City on
the 29th inst
General Bernard further adds that the estimate of the
whole work will be but about 90 millions, though the
public prints have stated it at 81; therefore, lie SAYS
there will be, in all probability reaction in our
favor.
We have also COPY of tie ANALYSIS of prices of
materials, work. sc. which the foregoing estimate is
founded which has been forwarded TO the gentle
man. Most of the articles think least three or
r times too high: for instance lime is estimated at 60
cents bushe; brick, of small size s. per thou
sand stone at +, per perch delivered and s. 81 put in
the WALL the lowest kinds of labor is estimated nj one
dollars day; and upwards the the estimates
are ID the same proporon-with view correct the
extravaganza and error ofthesc estimates which is cal
cUlaed to inlure the work by swelling the estimated
cost to more than double what ought to be- it will be
seen that meeting is 10 be held Friday evening at
tue court house, the object of which, understand is
10 appoint suitable persons TO receive proposals. and as
certain along The canal route what lime brick stone
labor, &c. viii actually cost, TO place authentic
information before the public and Congress- at the next
session, we'll as before the meeting fpossibe) which
Is TO be held at w ashington City the Goth inst:
similar meeting, understand, will be held Connels~
Fiic Any information collected in time, NAV be for
warded to a. Stewart, Esq who has undertaken to for
ward it to the Central Committee, Engineers, &c.
Genius IF Liberty.