Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-06-16

! Tine paper. from Which the a1orc extracted vas
published but afcv weeks, owing tD the death of MIR.
FopCE, the printer who went ont there fOln Boston.
ordained, apparently bv nature, that white
shall live there The only exception the TuIe has
been in the of Mr. AsH,Ux, tie Colonial Agent,
oyer whom, for its wise purposes, PToyideuce
TO have extended special protection. AZ far As
have information, he has exceedingly well discharged
every duty which the orders of the Boasd of Managers
the emergency OF occasion, has c vOved upon hun.
MaSsGchGeiS.-Like most Of her sister States, Massa
chusetis engaged the planning executing works ofIa
improvements. There too, elsewhere the relative
superiority of Canals and Railways, seems Undecided
Contrary think the current opimins both in En-
gland aud The IT, Sates Gov. Lincoln, his late Message
To the legislature session, gives the superiority
Canals.
%! cauat he says.l allow myself pass from this
topic without suggesting additional consideration de-
serving OF attention, when estimating the relative adj
vantaScs OF Canals aud Railroads of inter
ma! improvements wherever the nature of the country
VIII admit of the election. I!owav either, as "a mere
mode ut conveyance may well sbserve hs purpose OF
their construction, yet the more Intended anu beneficial
influence OF Canals in the general imprOy ulent o
country Scens 10 me too Impo'on. nd decisive, TO be
lightly egaTjca. \ R;iirUd2 mere .lss IRE .raY
Tor travel and transportation. II has oth,r con
neNIon or dependence than upon inter communication.
Even II 1t may facilitate TINS, at less expense aud iu
greaterdegrce than Canal, by being. less liable to
interruption IN Ii. from accident, and weather. and
The ost uf winter still 10 soue extent il is exposed
~ obsructi0Is from the causes. while all the IA
vorahle differences may be counterbalanced, by the
greater convenience of passing Canals and He supe
ror adaptation y Boats Ciys for tae aCcomuUdJ ton
OF the infinite variety, iii weight and bulk, of produce
and products, which the pun suits, habits and occasions
OF tbs country through any considerable reach of po
puIaon. VIII at different times and often at same
time, present for crriiagc. Bcsitcs Canaii create
capacities aud powers for artificial improve
merit from their reservoirs and feeders iiicv may be-
caused 10 furnish increased and better regulated
supplies OF water for the vi tories aud tic
convenient and profitable exercise of the mechanic
arts ihclr wdsecs Too, pcTcoaing their banks, i'm
gale and enrich ie al accent lands iius5aidry thus
invited To their cultivation Along their courses popu-
progress OF general EprOI encut. Such las been the
observation OF the past, and is in The yet greater rro
mise OF future enterprise. Let these re!Iia is be
regarded as cnlcl, speculative. They are suggested
by the opinions Of >kiItu men, who have witnessed ;le
practical illustration. Nur let be unders TODD as in
tending aHy Encouragement the construction of Fail!
ways, wherever situation and the character Of BUSINESS
giving occasion 10 Interpretations, may warrant their
adoption. Ii Is important hat there should be correct
a:d definite Opinions On these subjects. lille uncer
ta!ny exists, and dierent modes uf Improve with
Ou distinction dscrIIus IN the circumstances of
Their application, find preferences With different minds
Tie MI! be attempted and nothing successfully ACCOM-
plIoied 10 institute inquiries which will give 10 the
pubic conclusive and use!nl results worthy the lten-
{ ton OF tie government. The fitness and cXDedercy
OF the measure, III relation 10 works Of internal inn
prOyement in this Coninouw eaitl is rcncwedIy ana
respectfully recommended TO the consideration of lie
Legislature.