Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-05-17

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down materials for the harbor, or the hotel no" cen
sruct ng, ADD o'hrr purposes conAec;sd with the I'M
d~er'eking. Too much creti, caoro, be CIV II TO the
directors aud Geo Swift, wh'se meti = "a an 'n.inser
are lr ready we'll kro"u 10 III pub ic. The P,esid. nj
1t he COG psuy his also es'ab.i,hed a r-pu' alton whict
places bin on d / vel W tn the bss, practical eugi0e,r,I
IN the country. 1he wosk il execu'ed in the mos, 3D.
mirable m-nn-r. by Mssrs. b. kley aud s ,ntaii To.
mecaa' ics. We were p'essed % zee our ie.low-eid-
zens. g.. w Morgan ant J. X ho l,nd, E.qlir-s, act
Ing a, mar halls ct he DAY, wh,sr judicious tuanase-
meet largely cn rihu'rt 10 preserve ord. Z and aud 10.
gulsri y in tbs csleb's -.
Nh. Mayor and Gentlemen II the CITY Council
IL has pleased che Directors OF the Ri-Roaj Com
parry % appain, Inc 20 express tisir sSti 4. e'i0n a. your
presence Oh this occasion, and to make heir fe ici,a
public importance.
On the l0.h March, 1880 the axe wa. driven in'o
INC hrst tree, where we now, on this % d d " Of April,
1851, behold oGe oil the most siupls, yet rns oil the
most Striking results Of art aud iuius RS. "A dis;auce
Of nearly i've mile one hsIt o which wa, isoneue,ra.
be IN rass, has this day witnessed the pAseau,Iy of .
processicn borne a'opg W ia rapid y AMI safe v oysI
It's hlIher'o vi ing surface. Those hes, acquainted
wi h the local. y, bad pronounced he imprac,icabili Y
u oel-inius a hrui fouuja'i. II over these swauIs |
mas not been with Vi is d ihtu ie', but p ircipsilv fiom
,hs d. h.itBcy Of IN .tetia,s in our lvl count. y-,he
eso' ne has bee u heavy.
Nor is u the Obstacles # ca.ure only we have en-
c u" eeeJ. lac bo!in'ss. npve"y aai pub ic sp!fi,eJ
chlrActer OF The undertaking, have subjected u, to the
fidcnle OF he tmii, aud he prophetic d-nrncirions
OF the wise. The wealthy are Away. ,imil. Tbs work
as be n accomplished by men WHO'S fortunes w,re
III a IN a ure ak d IN l. succ.s.
Public anxiety TO witness bis new mode Of trans
poriaion' has Induced the Company to throw open the
ROAD IN It's present imperfect state. What we have ac-
c~ompNsaed Is only the p0intd dppui OF future opera
IONS our past efforts are a pledge of The future pro
secu''On oil tue work. Before the anniversary cf this
day, W. hope to exhibit to you in a finished state, a spa
cious, we'll protected Port, TO which the Federal Ie-
gisiature mas gwen The name of the Lake before us, de-
riveu from a distinguished statesman of France, filed
with the commerce OF the Lakes, and the road so extend.
ed as more efiectualiy 10 accommodate the city.
However strenuous our industry, or untirins our per-
severance we should yet be far removed trom the point
we nave now attained, had not Ie who rules over the
elements, blessed us with n season singularly favora-
bic TO our operations. The Architect of nature has
smiled propitousiy on the lahors OF his creatures. With
a different season, the result might have been present
uisconihture-we have run great hazard, and are CRATE
iul for the deiverance.
Time olone can develope the full extent of the bene-
10 ums Work VIII confer on the city of New Orleans.
Beside the Increase OF general commerce, il is within
the scope oil calculation TO anticipate its immediate effect
IN me reduction OF the price OF building materials and
fuel, and also In bringing in aid of the supply of the CITY
market, at every season OF the year, the resources Of
the Lakc-shore parishes. The introduction of the use
OF Steamboats, on the Lake, with the certainly of ar.
rival and departure, will give 90 powerful impulse TO tia,
hitherto neglected district of country. Whether the
facilities afforded will not attract a direct trade from the
interior oil adjacent states, remains 10 be seen.-Nor is
1t beyond the scope of possibility that the West India
and Mexican trade, SO much of which is carried ON
IN small vessels, may pursue this route. These views
are suggested that If they are realized, they may not
appear TO have happened without a proper survey on
our part, OF all the possible results, and yet with a full
belief, that il limited TO more immediate and direct adj.
v%antages, there will be sufficient employment to rem
der the enterprise beneficial to the public and profta.
BILE 10 the company.
The undertaking is sectional in its character, bcne
hitting in its effects the city and opposite country more
than any other part OF the state. Ii is therefore TO vour
honorable body that we look especially for protection
and cooperation. They have been granted with a free
spirit. | am instructed by this Comusny 10 assure yonr
honorable body, that it is their wish alw avs to cultivate
the best understanding with the city authorities. and for
this purpose an enlightened IiberaIity in our mutual re-
| At.o Is In moe H.,,,
'''i %sfim 8 % me" nSpa yf Shat Inl @f is Only the commence
ment oil a series of improvements of the capabilities of
our vicinity, and that even in our day, We NAV wit.
ness many similar achievements over the difficulties NJ
nature andmany monuments within our own state, of
tho greatness and happiness of a free people.
THE MAYOiVS ANSWER.
Gentlemen If the POntchartrain Rail Road Gam
pGny -
Allow me, on the part of the city authorities. TO con.
graduate you on the progress of your enterprise. From
It's commencement, a prospective view into its future
utility TO this commonwealth, engaged our best feelinos
IN It's nehaii' Little did We expect, at that period, that
me happy results we celebrate were so near at hand.
Nothing seeins now 10 be wanting, for the entire ac-
complishment OF your object, but the consiruc,ion
oil a spacious, well protected harbor on the Lake. We
iondly anticipate the same success in this point which
you have already obtained so completely i'm every other
a continuance OF your hitherto unremited and well
directed ehorts' VIII bear us out in this prediction, and
afford 10 THIS section OF country a remarkable instance of
Tue wonders that may be achieved by a iudicious,
determined, and Perseyering application of means TO am
end.
So great indeed were The obstacles Won had IN cncoup.
ter in the execution ofyour undertaking, that we should
not deem II a want OF judgment or hberalitv, i'm anv Of
our iellow-ciizens, ii they at first doubted lis p;acica.
biiitY' The change OF public opinion that has interven-
Ell IN this respect, gentlemen, is your work; il is due TO
Tie zeal, ldbors, and enlightened views of your able
President, Prosecutor, and officers in whose hands the
direction OF affairs has been so wisely placed.
The city authorities hear with great satisfaction the
assurance you are pleased to give them Of the friendly
dispositions entertained in regard to them by The COM
pahy' l take upon me TO say, that the City Council
respond to your wish to cultivate c~oTdiality Of co.opera-
ton and harmony OF views in the relation we shall stand
In TO each other. In common with myself, thew will
nan the day when you shall receive the lust Temune-
ration due to bold and successful enterprise.
TOASTS.
BY Alderman Blanc: The indefatipabIe and zeaIou.
PRESIDENT oil the Pontchartrain Rail- Road Company, NJ.
W. Hoffman
by the President: The State authorities who gave
birth to, and the City authorities who.have fostered thi,
great undertaking
By II. r. Dennis, Esq: General Swift. Enoineer
oil the Company, who, by his talents and assiduitv. has
so greatly contributed to the achievment of the Rail
Road -"'
By Gen. Swift: Internal Improvement, which tends
SO much to public and private benefit
by 81. Peters. Our distinguished guest, Governor
Roman
By the Governor: The President and Directors of tbs
Pontchartrain Rail Road Company
BY Il. Guillemin, Esq French Consul: The voutb.
iul American people; the first in all useful improve
meats P'''
By G. Eustis, Esq; The Patriotic people Of France.
Americans will never forget their earliest and best
friends
By J. p. Freret, Esq: The President of the United
States '"
By Judge Martin; Henry Clay, the able and enliebt.
ed statesman
BY NJ. S. Cucullu; May the work of Liberty tbrouob.
out EUROPE advance with the rapidly OF the Pontchar.