Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1845-11-05
Baltimore ana Ohio Railroad.

The last annual Report of this Company pre-
SCENTS statement of It's affairs far flat,cring
than heretofore, showing that the road is now
abundantly able to meet all expenses. and pay q
handsome dividend TO the stockholders. The
revenue for the last year amounts to 1913. 1O ).
being S79.SS32O more than the preceding wear.
Tho net receipts on the main stem of the road
above expenses, and independently of its connec-
ton with tho Washington Bra nch. amount TO
1915, 1S0:Sl, nearly 81 per CT the ca ta l..
The expenses have bat slightly increased, whiIo
the increase Of travel, &C., has been very con-
siderable. The State of Mar vland receives about
9 per cent. her investments, including the
bonus on the passengers upon tho Washington
road. That part Of tho road east of Harper s
Ferry is TO be gradually renovated, by tho sub
siution Of tho ed &c rail for tho common. when
rails arc required to DO laid. The con-
Guiding paragra phs of the Report relate to the
continuance Of the road to tho Ohio, and may be
interesting to our readers.
OF the further extension Of the Road Ohio Rircy.
The board have again to express their regret
that the obstacles which have hcrctc fore existed
10 the extension Of tho road from Cumberland 10
the Ohio river still continue. |, is true, Us the
stockholders ire aware, TINT a law passed by
tho Virginia Legislature, at its last session. n u
thorlzIng tho company TO extend its work TO the
Ohio river, 10 terminate ut the CITY of Wheeling:
but the route indicated by that law are considered
50 impracticabe for any useful purpose, and lis
other conditions oncrous that at meet
ing of the stockholders. called for It's considcra-
tons, on the 18th Of July last. it was almost I'M
animousy rejected. A n effort was also made bv
the citizens Of western Pennsylvania. to procure
from tho Legislature of that State. at its last
session, law authorizing this company to extend
its work to the city of Pittsburgh, bat without
success. The citizens of considerable portion
of both these States seem to be fully awake to
the accomplishment Of this important object, and
will make renewed and more vigorous efforts for
that purpose at the next session of their respec-
two Legislatures. convention has recently
been held at Greensburgh in Pennsylvania com
posed of largo number of delegates from tho
western portion of that Stntc. which Indicated the
most decisive spirit upon this subject; and il is
confidently hoped that their efforts will not be
unsuccessful.
Indeed, 4 proper and candid consideration Of
the subject would, il is submitted lead 70 the con-
cluson that not only the western but the ca storm
interests of tho State of Ponnsy Iva nin and es-
pecay those of Philadelphia. arc most seriously
involved in it. The construction Of canal lead
ing from Cincinnati through the State of Ohio 10
Lake Erie. has already diverted a very considcra-
bio portion of tho trade Of the valley of tho Miss
issiPpi from Philadelphia to New York. MGR
chandiso has been transported from the latter
place, during the present session, to CINCINNATI
at much lower rate than It would have cos, TO
the same point by way of the Pennsylvania canals
and tho Ohio river. The completion of the rail-
road from CINCINNATI to SanduSkv. on Lake Eric
which Is in active progress, must inevitably
divert the stream of travel from the great Yves,
to New York and Boston, and it will scarcely be
denied that. when 1t reaches those cities, the in
ducements which will he held on, to merchants
in their purchases there will be quite sufficient TO
prevent them from going to Philadelphia; whe reas,
the other hand. if by the completion of the
Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road to Pittsburgh, the
travel is drawn towards Baltimore. whatever
benefit may result to her. very laree proportion
must undoubtedly accrue 10 Philadelphia. In this
particular at least, the interests of the two cities
are identified: and instead of regarding each other
with jealous disirust they should be found unit
ing energy against the efforts Of their northern
riyals-New York and Boston. Other considera-
tions why the best interests of Pennsylvania
should be promoted by liberal policy on her
part towards this company. could be adduced: but,
at present. they nigh. be considered out of place.
In regard to Virginia, i. is hard TO believe tina.
she will continue to pursue policy which. is be-
loved. is without parallel in any other of the
States of the Union.-Cin. Gaz.