Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1847-10-19

IS not here 10 answer for hins.lf
His Ideas We're based on the fac, tia, Wsvp.
is generally considered the .'emp,re c.,,,.. =,
the Sta,e-and on similar calculation bx n.y..
Teal gentleman of Darke county, Ohio, who's.
opinions were heralded tn renghoui the west, a.
truth, and generally so cknowledged-itis we'll
known that this county will double or, maybe .
treble Darks. yet. no matter. | will contend and
think can prove conelusively, TO any rejecting
man, that no deception could be practiced, even
II an over estimate made, as that estimate
VIII fall far short of what ii would be when ths
road was ready for use. | fully accord with tn.
views of the "Practica'' writer, as il is and dis
claim any thing like deception, and will by no
means practice it in this instance; vet Il NAV bo
necessary sometimes 10 deceive man TO his own
interest, there is no necessity for il in this case
and am sorry 10 find A Farmer SO much de.
iuded- am not farmer and opine your cor
respondents not one. practically; the name has
an enchantment about II, not easily got over bu.
The farmer cannot get along without the mercb-
ant, the manufacturer. or mechanic, better than
they can get along without him: our Interests
are one and inseparable; bat have no DISPOSE
ton TO quarrel with bun. | am charitable enouxh
:, 10 suppose, as he says, he is good friend to
Railroads as the writer he combats and only ON,
poses him for the Interests of the proposed work
/ Iwii! now try 10 prove his error, however. us
says we should try TO get gu, OF the mud hv fg,-
n,ea ms, aud that II mean the author n. alI,d.
to- should not over-esimate matters-that there
are only about sirty acres 20 less than our est;
mate of land to the quarter section under Gull
tivation, and that arc not close observers
&c sc. We will admit that there may b. only
! 60 NO. r,ft
in grass, and a portion of the corn IS put into
hog. and only so much naaseed raised De, mere.
ana how stands the case The hog must be-
transported well as the corn. The grass INNS,
be transported in horses cattle, butter, &c. The
potatoes. apples. peaches, pears-the lint and oil
cake, that is now perfect waste from the fact
that IT will not bear transportation by Wagon,
will bring from $40 To SID ~ ton. Hay may be
carried to any market in bale. Walnut, oak and
ash lumber. shingles, &c can be transported by
Railroad: and here, let me remark, no calcua-
ton made Of return lights our rood may
be exchanged for coal common stone for mar
Bile, and--but it is useless to enlarge on this sub
Ject-to oppose an improvement of this kind
would be to favor the old rule of going 10 mill
with a grist and a stone to balance it; il il tim.
we would abandon such views and feelings, and
II the farmers will only reflect they must
learn III any and every thing can be sold and
return made Immediately at a fair price; and that
their products will necessarily be greatly increa.-
ed The waggoncrs that now ply between this
place and Cincinnati, will go on good turnpik.
roads 10 Newport, Winchester, Deerfi.ld Port
land, Economy, Muncie, Marion, G reenvle &c.
&c, and no disadvantage TO Them staging will
H., ,bn,,
to proprietors.
AS to former enterprises Of Richmond, will
say she is now in better condition than If the
canal had been completed; providence would
have wiped II out any how. The Richmond Ira
ding and Manufacturing Company, suffered like
every other enterprise of those days, and many
Of eur best citizens fell with it-"and great was
the fall'' TO them,-tIey should not be reproach-
ed-they meant well. doub.--tho only regret
is that me should have been called from their
legitimate profession, 10 embark in an enierprize
that ured thcm-in that which they knew
thing about: had their surplus means been inves
ted in turnpkes, railroads, even canals, il
would be a lasting monument to their memory
and an example to posterity, instead OF being
cursed as il is. But could enlarge on this sub
ject beyond your endurance; suffice it to say, we
must, if we expect to keep pace with the i'm
Provemeuts Of the day, do that which is neces
sary for and the public interest. II
should be left side Of the main line, from
east to west, We may expect to make late raj
road at our own expense, If on the main line, we
can confidently expect AID from abroad-anj no
fniseaieuIatons, deception, would be ever ihe't
of, there can be The citizens of towns
have not half the interest Of the farming com
, munity. every acre of land would be enhanced
. fourfo Id, the products increased accordingly. -
Cincinnati is Hoving-Dayton has bee dragged
in, consequently 1T Is only necessary TO peruse
the papers to learn that efforts being made,
in every direction, TO the main eastern and
, route, and now is the time to strike
lest each Of those cities take other route
We have natural advantages. We have every
thing calculated TO make a city, (tbis il no fc-
tion,j at this point, cannot exaggerate on
condition: the most healthful--the most ellgi
site for town between Dayton and st. Louis
every thing but enterprise.-shall we lack that
No.-iet Richmond be the point-the cepot--ihe
connection between the east and the south--and
we if villa little exertion, little lIbef-
: atty, will secure all could desire; and we will
hail the completion of Railroad-the lightning
line, and connection of tho east, Tho west, the
north and the south, it'll the little city OF Rich
mond in the State of Indiana.
. Hoping 10 hear from "a Farmer" again, and