Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1837-08-22

rounding country bears ample ProoI
not only from the many settlements re-
Gently made, but from the great wealth
drawn from other States to this miami
country, we are justified in the belief
that by a well directed spirit Of enter.
prise on the part of its citizens and .
liudicious selecting of those improve
ments, which are most compatible IN
commercial point of view with the IN
terests of an infant colony, Qor as re-
spects Seminaries Of learning, and pla-
ces of Worship, Columbus, is second to
no small town. its prosperity Will be
insured.
And though these remarks may be
considered inapplicable to the present
state of our monetary concerns, still
they may have a tendency to draw the
attention of those parties interested in
the subject which includes not onl ~ the
citizens of Columbus, but every one
owning property in its neighborhood ;
with the hope that the cloud Of distress
which now hovers over our rich & fer
tile country, from an unexampled de-
rangement of our currency, may by the
wisdom and patriotism of our Repre-
sentatives, be dispelled in September
next; and the sunshine of prosperity,
once more beam its genial influence to
cheer US.
Taking into consideration the advan.
tages which Columbus derives from its
location, with a fine navigable stream,
leading to it; affording all necessary
facilities for the transportation of mer-
chandize and produce up and down
the Tombeckbee to Mobile. a shipping
port to anypart ofthe world; and a de.
sire not to be considered, a visionary
character extending his views upon too
broad q scale, the author confines his
remarks at this present time to these
subjects, which, to carry into effect, is
most certainly within the powerofthose
most deeply interested, and may in q
very short space Of time be converted
into a source of profit, viz: Roads
Steam Boats and rates Of freight.
First Roads That there are all ne
cessary laws passed and in existence
relative to the laying off and keeping in
repair such roads as are necessary for
The accommodation of the public, /
have no doubt; but when we examine
nto the nature of the soil, difficulties
must present themselves, in so con-
tructing them, as to render them pas.
able at all times, during the winter sea-
on: last large majority ofthose diff
,ulties may be surmounted by perse-
'erance, and the united efforts of all
Darties interested, in whatever direction
hey may be necessary; and if not
made an actualTurnpike, may be so i'm
Droved by few days labor Of those
Employed in cultiva:ing the soil, that
he benefit to bc derived by the farmer
md planter, would be soon apparent
md they would be amply remunerated
y an easy means of transporting their
urpIus produce, Stock, Cotton, &C.,
aying aside the great saving in the
wear and tear of such carriages as are
ecessary for transportation, Whatev-
r laws may be pressed relative to
Dads, no one would presume in an In |
ant settlement to enforce them united
nd self-interest, should be all sufficient
o carry the object into effect. Column |
Dus, in whose prosperity, all residing in
he neighborhood are interested. woYId
'eceive an ample supply of the neces-
aries Of life, of which travellers. have
AZ too much reason to complainI oc
ate. The interest of the citizens If
Columbcs and the adjoining neioI1hor.
loOd are toe closely blended together
o be in any way separated, and should
he question be asked, are we to i'm.
prove our roads to benen: Columbus or
IS citizens! answer yes! because a
more than proportlonate tax will be i'm.
'osed on the citizens of Columbus by
ny second and third remark in which
III parties are equally interested.
Cd. Steam Boats-A permanentnav.
gaticA between Columbus aud Mobile ,
, a desideratum devoutly 10 be wished /
or; and thong h time, and much ex-
'ense Will be necessary; the obstacles
presenting themselves, are by no means
nsurmountable. The difficulty Of car
ying this object into effect If / am
lghtly informed) is comparatively no. /
nlng; when we refer to the MANY diff
lcultles surmounted on ether rivers !
Iot having the advantages which the :
Iombeckbee possesses. It's fr,Ie we !
ave a, control over but small portion ,
J TINS important river; but that portion |
embraces many 0: the difficulties
'hich obstruct permanent navigation !
no which may easily be overcame bv Il
perseverance, and enterprise: and are !
We not justified in the expectation. that !
2 due season our sister State. 50 deeD- !
interested, would give ! helping /.
and! most certainly we arel .teaI | I
'usy' Il any existed; (which we have II
Q reasonto suppose) would vanish s.. /
pre- tne all powerful influence 81 selc !
interest. the beacon mos generaIlv
leered by. At pres0nt we are depen. !
aniuPon transcient boats for he tren -. !
oFtatlon Of produce and rearchsn 80
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