Democratic banner., 1847-01-25
II. The Journal and Gazette at Hanni-

u The Journal and Gazette at nahn'-
bal, seem of late to contain many articles
which urge upon the people the necessltyo OF
constructing a good road from that place
to Glasgow, on the Missouri river. We
have hereto6are remained neutral upon this
subject, but due deliberation induces us to
coincide with them upon this very impor-
|tant subject; not that we expect to be in the
least benefited thereby, but that such an
enterprise would most conclusively ter
inmate for the general good of the people;
and nothing would be more calculated to
extend a portion of the business facilities
to the northern part of the State, and we
are ever in favor of any improvement cal
cnlated to increase the industry and pros.
|perity of any portion of the State.
The Journal seems to conclude THAT it
would be useless to locate this road at any
other point, excepting Hannibal, and urges
as a reason, that the "chief importance of
a road grows out of its terminus" and that
there is no point on the Mississippi river
above St. Louis, that can compare with
Hannibal in these advantages, which make
It a desirable terminus for this road. It is
true that at present, Hannibal has no rival
among the smaller towns, on the Mississippi
above st. Louis, in point of commercial en-
'terprise, but we are disposed to think, that
at whatever point this road may be located,
it must eventually make it a point of COM
|nercial note, aud tend to make it exceed
any other point as regards commercial ia
%cilities. We are however disposed to be
liberal and have this road located wherever
it can be done with the least expense, and
to the best advantage; and if Hannibal is
the desired point, then let it be so.
We are sorry to see that as yet this en-
terprize has met with very little success in
our Legislature, but hope that they will
consider this important subject, see its ad-
vantages, and act upon it without further
delay, We consider the Legislature fully
competent to locate this road to the best adj
vantage, and we are perfectly willing to
submit the subject to their consideration.
Z
LOUISIANA.-The present winter has
thus far been pregnant with pleasures in our
little city, particularly among the young
portion Of our citizens. We have he ard
Of dancing, quilting, candy, and parties of
different kinds, all If which enable the
''young foulks" to meet together in social
communion and make the "hours glide
sweetly on"
We have also had in successful opera
ton during the winter a Debating Club.
composed entirely of young and u~nn,arri-
ed men. We having ne better half were
enti'ledtO a membership, although time has.
deprived us from the privilege of enrolling
upon the former list. We think such So
.%cieties afford vast facilities for the improve
ment Of the mind, nothing being more cal
culated to strengthen it, than a ssfree inter-
change ~ofthought," besides, it affords those
engaged in business, a pleasant relaxation
from their daily toll. We are sorry, how
that within the last three weeks, the
members have not met, thereby evincing al
faAing off Of the animating spirit which
has hitherto pervaded among the members.
Come gentlemen, muster up your forces
and renew the Society, for we believe YOU
will never regret it.
MIR. slLAs RHEA, an old and respectable
citizen, residing some four miles northeast
VI this place, departed this life very sud-
ienly and mysteriously, on last Monday