The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1846-11-05

last meeting of the Stockholders of the
Branch al Evansville of State Bank of In
diana, the following gentlemen were elected
Directors: Willard Carpenter, Samuel Orr,
Roberi Barnes, Alanson Warner, John Mitch
ell, Marcus Sherwood, Robert Parrett, A.
M. Phelps.-State Directors. John Shanklin,
Horace Durham, Enoch James.
We give prominent place in our col
umns to-day TO the following article from the
FiHcennes Gazette. 1t is put forth with
that fair aud honest solcitude for The well
fare of our work, and State generally, thai
should eniIle it to consideration. 1t is
true that the first move for the completion
of this work, after the suspension by The
State of all improvements along the line,
was made in this place. The inception of
the project originated here, and foremost
among lis advocates was the gentleman men,
toned by the Gazette, WILLARD CARPEN-
TER, Esq. Ever since the meeting of the
Convention at Washington, in 1910, he has
labored with untiring zeal for this wolk, nor
has he spared his means either, 10 further lis
progress. He has proven himself truly a
working man, untiring and interchangeable in
advancing its interests, and we rejoice now
that hisservices are likely to be appreciated
From other parts OF the Stale we also learn
that he is looked upon as the prominent man
for the Office of State Trustee, and we can
safely promise, from our long and intimate
acquaintance with him, should he be elected,
that every exeriion will be used to COM
plete the work speedily, while the interest of
the Stale will be carefully guarded. Our
friend of the Gazette has so we'll set forth
his claims, and the claims of this end of the
State 10 the office, that we cannot do better
at present than adopt them. Hereafter we
shall have something further 10 say in refer
ence TO this matter.
State Trustee of the Wabash g. Erie
We learn by the Cincinnati Gazette. that Mr..
Butler, who visited London to complete the ar
engagements with the holders OF lndIana bonds,
has returned. though we no confirm alton Of
this intelligence by any paper in this STATE; we
are therefore inclined to think that Mr.. B..
has notyet returned. IL is stated that $4,000,
600 in bonds and 100000 in cash, have been
subscribed Tor the completion OF the Canal, up
the condition OF a sill ght modification in the
law as passed last winter. 1t is pursumed that
lhe condition of III e bond holders VIII be COM
piled with, which II done, the speedy compltiOn
of the Canal will be secured, and Indiana will
be placed among the debt paying States of the
Union.
1t may not be improper here to look at the
duties OF the next Legislature in regard 10 this
matter, provided the condition oI the boRd hol-
dsTs is accepted. In that event, the whole bed
of the Canal and its extensions, from the OHIO
line 10 Evansville, will be conveyed, together
with al the lands donated uy tue General Co
verBment 10 the State. 10 aid in lis construe-
lion, 10 three trustees, in trust and security for
the uses and purposes named IN the Act passed
last winter. The duties Ut these trustees will
be extremely onerous, and require men OF great
business tact and energy. They will have
complete charge of the Canal, with all its ap-
purtenances, and Canal lands and property
They are 10 make all contracts for ork and
labor performed on said canal, and for the ma
terials furnished, fl the tolls, and TO ordain all
will be authorized to receive the funds sub
scrbed by the bond holders.
The condition OF the bond-hoders being ac-
cepted, the most judeious and vigilant means
should be useG 10 complete the canal. Aud to
elect this, wise selection should be made by
our next Legislature, OF a trustee on behalf OF
the State. who will form of the board oil
trustees. The bondholders will have the cleo
ting OF the Two other trustees, both of whom are
TO be citizens of the United States, and one OF
them a citizen of this State. 1t seems TO us
that no section OF The State has stronger claims
Tor the trustee than that adjacent to this end OF
the canal, where all the Contracts are 10 be per-
formed and the heavy abor done. And gem
tleman OF known industry, business capacity,
aud energy, one whose energy will be felt IN
driving the work, and whose interest will
prompt him 10 bring it TO speedy completion,
should receive this appointment. We under
stand that MILLARD CARPENTER, Esq, OF Evans.
vile. has been pretty widely spoken of as a sui
table selection for this trustee-ship. Mr.. Car
Penter ceTtainy possesses all the qualifications
We have enumerated, and has devoted much
time and money TO the interest of the canal -
We-can al present think of no individual who,
IN our opinion. would be suitable tor this OIL
fee as Mr.. Carpenter; OF all suggested, we feel
inclined IN favor of this gentleman, from hia
business qualities. his interest in the canal, and
the place OF his residence. We do not know
that he would accept, but If he would. the in.
terests of the canal, in our humble opinion,
would be greatly accelerated thereby.
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The Kennebeck Journal seems to have
condensed the argument, pro and con on the