Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1828-03-18

Ilieve that the time for the general explosion
is yet come but such crisis as this de-
mands great energy and decision. The
banks must support one another, and all
must support the merchants, to the utmost
extent of their ability. In this way, our
commercial community may be brought
Through their perils in safety. Philadelphia
Gazette.
| MANuFAcTuREs. In the debate in our
H. of R. on the Railway Bill, Mr.. Sedgwick
stated that the manufacturing capital in
Berkshire County amounted to between
100000 and $250,000; in Bristol county,
it had been ascertained that the amount of
manufacturing capital was 100000; and
in 3-4ths of Worcester county, including
nearly all the manufacturing part of the
county, the capital was 100000.
ChGrIeStolon .4atroYG.
The shipments, at New York, of specie
for England, has caused calls upon the
Banks, which will extend from one to anoth-
er till it reaches the most remote.-PaU.
| We learn that the Church and Society in
Northampton, recently under the care of
the Rev. Mark Tucker, have by a nearly
unanimous vote, invited the Rev. John
Wheeler, of Windsor, Vt. to become their
pastor.
GREAT HAUL. At Hadley, on Monday,
was caught in one draught of scene, t,cen-
ty.fue hundred fish, mostly perch, with some
pickerel, one of which was sold in this town,
and weighed l-2 pounds.-Sping. Jour.
TIE WARREN BRIDGE. The proceed
ing$ on this subject, last year, are probably
fresh in the recollection of our readers. 1t
is known to them that the bill to erect a
Free Bridge across Charles River, near the
Charles River Bridge, passed in both
branches of the Legislature, but failed to
become law for want of the Governors
approval. The reasons assigned by his Ex-
cellency received the merited commenda-
ton of the most eminent jurists in the State,
and of many of our most independent jour
nails. The bill that has now become a law,
proposes the erection of a bridge which is
to become free after sufficient tolls are
taken to pay the cost of its construction.
Between this bill and the former one we are
not able to discover shadow of difference
that can justify Gov. Lincoln in a decision
at variance from the one given last year.
BY this singular act he has Frustrated the
reputation which has been awarded him by
disinterested and intelligent men, and by
his obliquity of conduct proved himself I'M
deserving the sufrages of those who regard
the character of our State, and the rights
which the constitution secures to its citi-
zens. We are aware that these express
sions may seem harsh, and we know that
many of our readers will not coincide in our
opinions; but our sentiments can have no
value unless they are fearlessly and honest
ly expressed. The claim for another bridge
on the ground of necessity, it is admitted on
all sides, was poorly sustained in the argu-
ments of the advocates of the bill. In the
consideration of right, the profits of the old
bridge, or the burdens of tolls, cannot be
admitted. The good faith of the people has
been pledged to the prcprietors, and they
nold Their charter by an express act, in
which compliance with law is enjoined on
one side, and sacred promise of protection
given on the other. 1t is not urged that the
charter was fraudulently obtained, nor that
its possession has been forfeited. The peo-
pie of this section of the State have as much
interest in any measure to relieve themselves
from the burden of tolls, as any other, but
we know that many of them are not prepar-
ed to justify the Hon. Governor in viola
ton of State contract IF this act is not
pronounced unconstitutional by the Supreme
Court, there will hereafter be no security to
the possession of charters; to the facilities
which they afford we are indebted for most
of all our public Improvements. The mo-
ment an Incorporated company shall declare
a dividend higher than the usual profits aris-
ing from investments, there will be enough
to raise the cry of burthen on the public,
and the concern will be Frustrated.
The project for the Warren Bridge had
its origin with a number of Spectators im
real estate in Charlestown, whose property
is to be enhanced in value by free commu-
nication with the city. This, the real mo-
tive for all their exertions, has been sedu-
lousy concealed under the ostensible one
ofpublic accommodation o,ceU Journal.
RESOLVES for ascertaining the sense of
the Inhabitants of the several towns in the Coun-
ties of Worcester and Middlesex, for new Coun-
ty,, as prayed for in the petition of lvers Jewett
and Others.
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