Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1826-01-13

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iiat The proceedings of the company Incorporated
making navigablc communication between the Hud- |
son anu Delaware rivers have been marked by differ
cpt spirit, and have been distinguished for good faith
The whole extent of this proposed work about 4
miles, and 65 miles already under contract and in
state OF considerable progress and work has been
performed on 1t than done the Erie canal the
first year, although the latter begun much earlier
iii the season This communication will be very inpor-
'an for the supply Of anthracite coal and other useful
minerals lumber and other products of the fertile re-
gions with which 1T will have conuexion. In looking,
at the map oil the state and observing the of the
delaware river and tho made of for descending
navigation above the point where unites with this ca
na ADD Geu v'ewiug the approach of the Susquc
hannah river to the Delaware at the Great Bend, and
considering the facilities which this work will give TO
The popt.a,ion of southern co:nes contiguous To
the Pennsylvania line for trade with our con,mer en-
poriun, cannot but tclicitac you its progress The
success oil this measure will hope induce vou TO look
with favourable eye the proposed union of the
Srea, Bays oil Long lsland-a measure vast, inpor-
rant 10 our population Ill tha quarter and 20 the Cit, Of
New'1 orh but all future grants 10 associations Tor
public undertakings, coupled with cncou aging proyi-
hons Tor individual emolument. ought be So framed as
20 preclude the eyasions of cupiiy and cocrce an
entire compliance with the intentions of the
Ii is impossible TO reflect the proposed cau,ls of
OHIO without approaching their important connection
wan The interests oil this state with the stability of the
union, and with the general prosperity On the 18th of
July last, canal from the Ohio river nj the mouth OF
The Scioo to Cieav eand Lake E,e was begun and
Is to be SOC miles in LENGTH another one from Cncin-
ha TO Dayton 90 miles long Is also commenced. These
works are IN prosperous way, under the guidance
very able boards of construction and of rlarce and
sanctioned by the favorable Judgment aud general sup
port OF moral and intelligent people. Ample provision
has been made for the payment of interest loans and
sor the reimbursement of principal, and cordcu
that no investment OF capital be made with better
security and with more certainty OF puncual repay
ment. Kentucky has incorporated a company " ill.,
liberal grants and privileges for making canal round
the falls OF the Ohio river Louisville and ibis opera
ZION Is gong on unier respectable auspices. Illinois
has authorised artificial! navigation between the river
81 that name and Lake Michigan, under very enCourag
ing circumstances; and other projects for uniting lie
Great Lakes Of the West with the waters that run into
the Mississippi are in contenplaton When consi-
der that these communications will secure our com
mcrcial emporium great portion Of the trade of tho
valley OF the Mississippi and the ncghhourng regions
and that the great canal o. OHIO in particular, " i'll be
finished IN three four years and fact continual
ton or proiongaiion of the Erie canal through most
fertie aud productive region, destined short time
to be one OF the most poPUious ana ourisu states OF
The coniederacy, cannot highly estimate their
Importance nor too Literally extend all the encourage
rEent in power.
As the canals which have been constructed terminal
in the Hudson river the head OF tide water is
essential as well OH that for many other con
slderations that there should be good navigation for
vessels OF large burden To the and cities or the
upper waters OF that river. 1t is well unde. stood
that transhpments Of DESIGNATING articles Will be oad
al those places from canal 10 vessels, and ta the
reverse will be adopted D relation to ascending conno.
oites; and this impression confirmed from tie flciii
es introduced INTO Great britain for traushppin@ rti
cIes usually transported IN bulk and which will doubt
be followed BY ether improved inventions of similar
nature The removal OF the distractions 10 The nayi-
CATION arising fioin the formation of bars and shadows
has heretofore received the aid Of the cgsature and
recommend the whole subject, in all lis attitudes. pre-
sentations bearings and relations TO your most e!eb,
rate consideration, undcra full persuasion that you ill
decide with wisdom and act with energy in a case 50
deeply interesting 10 inland cities and villa cs our
Internal trade, and agricultural, manufacturing and
commercial prosperity
The liarbor OF New York has been generally con,i
acred on account Of IFS vicinity ocean ana its So,
cure and spacious accommodations, among Tie best in
lie Woodland the Importance of maintaining II in ali
excellent condition, Is greatly Increased by thc opc-
ration OF an immense inland trade with a most KEN
sive external commerce: and to he hoped that tie
VISION and foresight of the respectable municipal aiI.
s"1!itas viii aiay the apprehcnsios which many or
thy citizens entertain that account from tl,. atI,r
inehtcd velocity OF the tides, pCiUccd by crcctions in
Le river and saluary that require your sane
ton VIII, am certain, receive it.
~ virtue of the act to provide for the survey of
tan communication hctwecn Lake Erie and the IIuJ
river" Nathaniel Pitcher Of the county Of Wash!
Dgton, Jahez d. Hammond OF the city Of Albany and
George Mofeli OF the county of Otscgo were appoint
Cd State Road Commissioners with authority to explore
ana survey the various routes for good road from
;Ic TO thc Hudson river and between the route of Tic
'ie Canal and the Pennsylvania line understood
that ihey have been scduousIl employed in this inv es
tgdtlUn during great part O! the last season. aud that
their report wi he prepared and presented as soon rs
the arduous ard complicated enquiries and exanilIa |
tons which il necessarily involves, will permit am
more aud more impressed with Tie Importance of ibis
p'GJectj and from lie information which ] have &C
qurSd since ITS suggestion, and from personal know
ledge of the general plysognomy Of the country am
firmly convinced HAT is practicable, that it can be
constructed at moderate expense and that il viii be
productive Of incalcUable benefit a very coDsicra-
bic petition Of population which Cannot from its re-
mote anj scquastercd position participate the advan
tagcs Of our artificial navigation | hope, therefore,
that no considerations of economy, personal views,
no local interests conflicting plans ill prevent Won
from carrying this into complete effect so as 10
realize the contemplated object III the efectua
manner, ~ subser iTy the best interests Of the greatest
Dunber and trust that no differences will arise on this
question, whic! cannot be rccouccd by an accommo-
dating spirit, seeking the general qualification and
cOunseug the general good
MS connected with this subject, permit suggest
another Improvement. which -, interesting bearing
on the accommodation Of considerable population i'm
Tie vicinity Of tue no hern lakes. 1t is well known
that The roads III that quarter extremely detective