New-York daily tribune., 1843-11-21
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u.,tsmore and Ohio Railroad.
Correspondence Of The Inbuue.
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o.t rafter having discharged the highly mpof-
,.nt duty Of deposting my vote for the Wing
..nddates,) and arrived at this place this eve
,;rr For the information of such of yourread-
y, as may be contemplating journey across the
nonntains, will state that the fare from New
York to Wheeling, via Baltimore, is seventeen
do]srs and the traeehng time three days and
onenight.
From Baltimore to Cumberland, Md, the route
;sful of interest. Previously to the 5th Nov
l342. the Railroad extended no farther than Har.
per's Ferry, distance Of S05 miles but on that
day the cars for the first time traversed the whole
distance to Cumberland, making seven and half
ts7,) miles farther-making the entire length of
the road l78 miles. This railway, although but
link in a still more gigantic undertaking, is un.
der every point Of view magnificent work. 1t
presents most imposing display of human ge-
MUS and enterprise, triumphing over physical
nature; and exhibits most iorcibly what may be
accomplished by the application Of the power of
steam on land. Some idea of the extent of the
work may be formed from the fact that the cost of
It'll 81 ,554, ,403 I3, and it is gratifying to know
that the net earnings Of the road during the first
ten months it was in operation, were equal to
four per cent. upon the capital invested. The
business of the road requires twenty-five locomo-
tives, large proportion of which are employed
in the transportation of freight Since the OPEN
ing Of the road to Cumberland, that point has
become great central depot for the products of
an extensive district of country, seeking an East
ern market Swine and other live stock are
transported over the road in immense numbers,
in cars adapted to the purpose, being SO construct
ed as to admit of thorough ventilation Coal
is another heavy article of freight Considerable
quantities Of flour, tobacco, hemp, &c. are also
brought to market by this route. Indeed as you
are whirled past an almost intermlnable success
sion of freight trains containing all the various
productions of vast tract OF country, animal,
mineral and vegetable, one cannot fail to be
struck with the Importance of the work. both
present and prospective. ] may also remark that
the amount of travel over the road 49, at present.
very great.
The final destination Of this great work Is the
Ohio River, but owing to several causes, the
operations of the Company for the extension OF
the road have, during the last year, oeen hnilteo
to further reconnoisances OF the country west qt
UunpcrIana. through the State of Virginia. 1t
is confidently believed that better and cheaper
route to the Ohio River may be obtained in that
direction than in any other; and with the gene
raj revival and prosperity of the country, it
not be doubted that we shall witness, at no dis
tant day, the triumphant completion of this stu
A j &c
to anthorse the Company to occupy any greater
extent of the territory of the State of Maryland
or that OF Virginia, for the extension of the road
and there is good reason to believe that all obsta
clcs to the further prosecution of the work, SO tar
as the legislation of the two States IS concerned,
will be removed during the ensuing winter How
long will it be before New Y ork will g shake the
poppy from her brow" and complete her noble and
as vet mrivalled works
There is at present but i feet Of water IN the
channel at this point, and the river is slowly fall
ing--none but the smaller class of boats come
up, remain very respectfully yours,
.AMERICANUs.
Ohio-Business, Currency, Politican sc.
Correspondence Of The Tribune
No. IL PORTSMOUTH, o., Nov. 10, lsl9.
Although have made several trips on the
Ohio river, within the last SIX years, 1t has never
before been my fortune TO view its beautiful scenery
in the fall season. Throughout The greater por-
lion Of the route from Wheeling to this point the
primeval forest covers the lofty and picturesque
banks of the Ohio, and now that it wears the
gorgeous livery of Autumn, the effect upon the
mind is solemn and grand beyond description.
While lstill maintain as firmly as ever, the opinion
that the attractions Of our own noble Hudson
stand mrivalled and unapproached among the
MYERS, would advise every one who has an eye
TO the beauties of the natural world, to see the
Ohio, especially at this season of the year.
Every thing at this place, and learn from
good authority that the condition of things is the
same throughout the State, wears widely differ
ent aspect from what it did three years ago.
business is once more upon a sound footing. by
industry and economy the people of the State
have managed to pass through an ordeal OF almost
mexampled severity, and | feel confidence IN
saying that their march, hcnceiorth, will be on
ward. One cause however continues to impede
Inc operations Of business to some extent VIZ
he want of home currency. At present the
circulating medium of the State is made up OF
he Issues" of the eight State institutions
whose charters have not yet expired, and OF the
'ank notes of the States of Indiana, Michigan
md Vrginia-the domestic currency being ~
aticlent of itself to supply the demands of trade
The inconvenience and vexation attending the
'se OF such piebald circulation are too deeply
impressed upon the recollection of your readers 10
equire comment. OF the eight banking instltu-
ions whose charters are yet unexpired, .fpe will
ease to exist after the first of January next.
The action of the Legislature upon this subject
!, It's coming session, is question OF profound
interest to the business community. BY many it
confidently asserted that the conservative spirit
50 strong even among the Loco-Foco party,
hat the existence OF ali the banks whose charters
ne about TO expire, will be prolonged by the con-
current consent of both parties.
The Wing watchfres are bGsaing brightly all
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