Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-01-19

II upon tIS SSHoidl SoNCihAhSht Oh StOuhue
the most just and and unanswerable. Cut
off as the navigable communication with
our Improvements is, from Pittsburg 10
louisville, for large portion of the year,
il diminishes the value of those improve
nents 10 ruinous degree forces bu-
Siness upon other less direct and convenient
routes, and Of course, operates TO the serious
diSad, aniage of The mercantile, agricultural,
and manufacturing classes of our cltizens. 1t
is singular and startling fact, that insuran-
ances of goods TO be delivered al Cincinnati,
cheaper and more readily by the way of the
New York cannals, Lake Erie, and the Ohio
canal, than by he direct and natural route
through our own Improvements 10 Piusburg.
learn that the whole difficulty in this par
ticular, lies in the uncertainty of the naviga-
bic state of The Ohio river Thus is large
share of business daily diverted from our pub
lie Improvements, and The probability, nay
the certainty is, that as regular lines oftrans-
portalion are established on those collateral
Improvements, this diversion of business will
be greatly augmented. We are most mper-
alivey called upon 10 look TO this matter be-
fore il is too late
4h A44N vi lGI
system of public Improvements, this State
was induced TO incur the vast liability she
did; under conviction that the trade and bu-
siness of the west and south would afford an
adequate return. II was on the general as
surance that This would be secured 10 her,
that she opened the highway to the sea-board
for those rich and vast interior regions. Penn
svlrania now relies on the sense of Justice,
which she knows will on this, as on all sub
lects, acluate her sister states, in determin-
ing on a measure calculated TO alleviate the
burhen that is weighing down her citizens
Those states which, during the progress Of
our main line of Improvements from Phila-
delphia 10 Pltisburg. looked on with an inter-
est lille less lively than our own, will not
surely withhold their aid from rendering the
channel of The Ohio navigable at all practical
seasons, and thus completing The entire line
Of Improvements began by Pennsylvania, now
when experience has demonstrated the ne
cessify of this measure. | trust the Legis-
laiure will exert It's efforls, TO engage The
National government i'll this work, which is
so obviously one warranted by its consttu-
lionai power, and sound policy.
II 10 piOlFS8 az HlSit4Oit bnO OtHEl tu6dS-
ures of national policy in connection with
this subject, in both of which this State has
such an interest, as 10 justify the interposi-
lion of The Legislature. | speak in refer
ence 10 the establishment Of Natinal Foun-
dery, and the construction of a Dry Dock al
Philadelphia. The first of these has recent
Iy engaged the attention of Congress, and
seems likely 10 be received with general fa- |
vor. Not disparaging the claims Of other
sections of The country, we NAV without
fearing contradiction on very rational grounds,
urge in behalf OF Pennsylvania, the most con-
elusive reasons. Among them are cur CEN
tral position, our coniiguity 10 the sea board,
cur numerous and perfectly safe inland COM
municaiions with almost every section of the
Union, and above all, the deposites of coal
and iron scattered throughout our borders, to
an extent unknown in any other quarter Of
the world. We have in these, every con-
celvable advantage, to recommend some
point, perhaps in the valley of the Susque-
hanna, TO The selection Of Congress, as site
for National Foundry; and the same rea-
sons in point of location, apply with equal
force in favor Of constructing a Dry Dock at
Philadelphia In addition 10 those, its safe
~ from the attacks of an enemy, its fresh
water supplies, its conveniences Of procuring
timber and workmen, all conspire 10 enforce
lis claims upon the notice of The General
Government in the most convincing form.
will cheerfuiiy cooperate with you in any
manner deemed most advisable in impress
ing these considerations npon the National
Government. If properly represented, do
not think they can be overlooked
The recent convulsions in our commercial
affairs, have tended to the deep and lasting in
Jury Of this Commonwealth. | fear it will re-
quire years of industry, prudence and integrity,
10 wipe oHi the stain from our escutcheon, and
10 replace as on that solid, manly and proud
footing we once occupied in the estimation Of
the world The wild and headlong spirit of
speculation, and stock gambling has brought
disgrace to our doors, and stamped every thing
depending on our business fidelity, with suspi-
cion and diScredit This taint of character has
extended too far. 1t has reached the whole
community, when in truth it ought to have been
confined to those only, whose folly, imprudence,
or dishonesty gave color to the charge The
great body of our citizens are free from debt,
have never engaged in ruinous fancy stock
speculations, are abundantly able and willing
to comply with all their obligations. 20 each 9TH
er, and to the citizens Of every other Statevor
II &c fYtta pf1r and haoJfS Of