Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-04-15
For the Indiana Sentinel.

For the Indiana Sentinel
Mr.. TToR:--The 18th of May having been de-
ermlned on the time hold the St Louis and Gin
cInnati Railroad convention, it is time some steps
were taken here to appoint delegates for this county
Inc Importance of this scheme our city and county
cannot be well estimated, and lis friends all along
route OF the road will expect, our own interests
demand, that we should be properly and efficiently
represented in the convention With the wide spread
interest taken In this project elsewhere it would be
as notifying as dscreditable TO the intelligence of
our citizens, that no proPortonate for its
success should be manifested with u.s. This want of
activity here, arises, IT is believed, from a want Of
due reflection ON its importance -or doubt that
any serious intention exists TO commence and prose-
cute 1t Immediately. Wetherefore earnestly invoke
the attention of citizens this subject persuaded
that the more seriously they consider H. the sooner
and more certainly they will become convinced that
no kindred undertaking has been proposed that
had claims to their consideration equal to is-wheth
er we view in the light Of the commercial, moral
or social advantages to be conferred As commu-
nifty, we have to be proud of the evidences all
around US, OF the enterprise of citizens when d.
rected towards objects of acknowledged utility, and
we believe 1t only requires them TO be convinced of
the benefits to result from the construction of this
road. and that with the assistance be derived from
abroad, Its construction is within their to have
it achieved.
To the men accustomed to take lead in public en-
terPrlses, especially appeal in behalf of this I'M
dertaking With these it has usually been sufficient
that subject should come to them recommended as
calculated IN any way to promote the prosperity or
Improvement of people, to secure their cordial
support; and to any one, not committed TO other in
teress IN opposition this the construction of this
railroad can scarcely to promise less than this
When we consider the additional inducement that an
augmented population, increased business and en-
HANGED value of property Offer we can conceive no
stronger or weigher matters to govern the action of
fhan fod in nd
besides these considerations presents others worthy
the ambition of men, disposed to use their talents
property and influence, to useful purpose, in
stead OF an exclusively selfish Many will be
determined In their in reference this subject
by what may be that of persons to whom they are ac
customed to look for what is udicous and polite in
matters of business and the speedy tardy progress
OF this work will depend, in the first instance, upon
enIsling the active cooperation, maintaining the
indifference of these For these reasons we hope
to see their private nclinatons with their own
interest and duty the public in encoura ging to the
utmost of their ability, this noble enterprise.
What Is meant for, and must enure to the benefit
OF all, should receive the cooperation and support of
all In Its execution; and there needs nothing
than this general cooperation among all classes to
ensure the commencement this summer, of the ST.
Louis and Cincinnati railway, and its completion in
short time thereafter If any one doubts this let him
attend meeting of the citizens which will be called
this week, to take into consideration subjects in
relation to it; where reasons may be adduced, not
generally known, for this opinion. Sufficient pros
pect, at least exists, 20 induce those in favor of IT,
To contribute their exerors 10 promote the success
of the effort making; and even if-they fail to effect
the object, let it not be owing to our supnenness.
There is no division of Gn~ect in the matter, and let
there be unanmity o. effort where the merchant
and mechanic, farmer, professional and labcrer,
shall join hands to help forward the undertaking.
long pull, strong pull and pull altogether is all
Ua1 cd IN
shall have been DONE there will be no internission of
1t, until the end is achieved, which mus place us in
The ranks of communities and States whose march to
wealth and greatness keeps pace with the advance of
The age.
We repeat, come up all hands to the meeting. II
IS understood that some communications will be made
deeply interesting to every friend of the road and of
character to be offensive Objectionable to 10 one
unless those who believe that opposition is not the life
OF railroads it is of business generally. Though
ne meeting is not called for their especial benefit, we
will be pleased to have SUCH if there are any present
also; for it is desired to elicit what public opinion
IN reference to an immediate prosecution of the ST.
Louis and Cincinnati railroad Let there be full.
candid and public discussion of the whole question.
md definite decision as to whether shall stand
till, or move forward with the balance of abe world
I is public enterprise that distinguishes sDe commu-
iity from another in these days of railway speed in
very thing: and must either take a box ticket
" put up with seat in NE pit Wide " live. let
Is live-more, let US see how otherS I've, and if
annot all 60 TO Congress, let US be able TO take an
arly start the.day before, and reach Washington in
ime to hear the Presidents inaugural, whether from
. K. Polk or old Rough That is a feat would rath-
perform, than die invested with the fee simple of
alf the State 1t would be not merely to live in the
nineteenth century, but t9tiyepp to its advancement.
a. GO-AHEAD. -
We requested to state that the ladies of the
irst Presbyterian Church Of Indianapolis viii hold
AIR for the sale of great variety of beautiful arti-
les-the proceeds toSbe appropriated in aid of the
Missionary cause-on Tuesday and Wednesday eve
ings next at the large of the building on the
rcle, in the centre of the city, known the Gov
rnor's house. splendid supper will be served up,
n each evening, for all those who wish to partakeof
efreshments The ladies' and gentlemen of the city
nd vicinity and strangers in indianapolis are respect
lily requested to attend.