Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-09-02

Constitution, and to the diffuslye lights OF an
enlarged experience.
The surveys, to which the Committee have
referred. have, moreover developed new ties OF
connection between the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal, and the interests of the adjacent States.
II can now scarcely be questioned, butthat the
markets of Philadelphia and Baltimore, may De
brought, by the junction of the Potomac with
the Susquehannah, above the Blue Ridge, ana
with the Patapsco below it, into lar com?eu-
ton withsthose oil the District OF Columbia
Most exaggerated and erroneous rumors OF the
probable cost of the proposed canal are giving
way to corrected estimates and reports, ana
there never was period, the COMMITTEE are
induced 10 believe, when the friends oil this en-
terprise, encompassed as it has been by pecull-
ar difficulties had so much reason as at present
TO conGde in its ultimate Accomplishment.
The immediate advantages which resulted
from the former meeting OF the Convention;
The harmonious cooperation which 1t produced
among so many widely dispersed friends OF an
extensive enterprise; the earnest zeal which II
nron,oted, fit did not awaken, Tor the speedy
completion of that enterprise; the favorable re-
GARD which il conciliaIed from the Executive
Government Of the United States, manifesto
the succeeding Congress, are pledges OF SINH
lar, il not greater benefit, from the reassemblage
of The members of the Convention, and the
augmentation oftheir number by the Repesen-
ta,ives of the People of these remote districts
of country, who, although comprised in the
former invitation, had not time, after receiving
ii, to elect their delegates, or whose delegates,
ifelected, were unable to reach the Seat OF Gov
eminent before the Convention adjourned.
The time which the Commissioners have re-
commended, and the Committee have adopted,
for the renewed meeting Of the Convention, is
period of comparative leisure from agricultural
and professional occupation, and when the CO.
temporaneous session of Congress, will afford
10 remote members, IT is hoped, an additional
incentive TO undertake Journey to Washington
CT MERCER, Oh. &. c.
Washington, august so, 1926.
Washington July 7, 1896
DEAR SIR: The Commissioners for receiving
subscriptions to the Chesapeake and Ohio Ca
nal, having convened at this place on the 29th
uItimo have the pleasure Of enclosing CO.
Ply of their proceedings, and of inviting your
attention, particularly, to that resolution, winch
regards the expediency Of assembling the Che
sapeake and Ohio Canal Convention. The Com
missioners all concurred in the opinion, that
great Benefit might flow from the Convention
meeting simultaneously with Congress; that, by
fixing this time, all the States, or portions 'ot
their citizens, that feel an interest in the mea-
sure, would have an opportunity OF choosing
members Of Congress to represent them, who
could give their attendance without personal
expense. or inconvenience, who would, by an
increase of numbers and talents, give dignity to
the proceedings of the Convention, and, in all
probability, produce greater effeo. on the
measures Of the Government than would be
likely to ensue from smaller body, composed
of private individuals. To avoid as much as
possible any interference with the business OF
Congress, as well as loss of time, the lst or I'd
week of the session is suggested as the most ia
vorable time for the meeting of the Convention.
need scarcely add, that the Commissioners
consider you as the proper organ Tor taking
such steps as may, in your Judgment, be best
fitted to ensure the assembling of such body
as will most eHectually advance this great OBJ
iect. ask the favor Of an answer, to apprise
me Of the receipt of this letter.
l am, with great and sincere respect,
Your obedient servant
SAMUEL H SMITH.
Hon. c. F. MERCER.