The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1849-05-10
Chesar,e. L. ana Onio Canal.

/ The Cumberland papers reiterate the assurance
that this work will be finished TO that place by the
first OF November next, Our readers arc gener-
ally aware that Virginia has recently appropriated
S20O 900 for the purpose OF putting the line OF the Ca
ma! nom The District TO dam No. q In complete re-
pair. In anticipation Of the renovation and exten.
sion OF this work, as noted above our neighbors OF
| the District are taking measures to accommodate
and enjoy the trade which Is expected 10 flow through
| Its channel.-Daf. Amer.
The Alexandria Gazette says -
We have no doubt that Alexandria will be the prn-
cpal depot for the Coal Trade shortly 10 be opened
by means OF the completion Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal 10 Cumberland, and we have devoted
portion Of our columns to-day, TO an article from
Hunts Merchants Magazine In relation 10 the sub
lject. The article will be read with interest," as II
gives many important facts concerning the Coal Re-
gon, and others bearing upon tho anticipated Coal
rrude. The Canal wilI In all probability, be opened
to Cumberland IN October next. There is region
rich In Coal and other valuable minerals, lying in
Hampshire and the adjacent country, In Vfgfaio
yet to be developed and tho riches OF which must
also, flow into this Canal Public attention has re-
Of this paper We hope to see the North Branch Of
the Potomac SO improved that the Coal from Hamp-
shire will find It's way readily to market.
The citizens Of Georgetown held meeting on the
subject on Thursday last, at which committee was
appointed TO report upon various measures looking
10 tho accommodation Of the Canal trade there.
The Winchester Virginian, referring to tho com
petion OF the Canal, says -
The "hopes deferred" Of the friends Of this import
ant work are being terminated by tho immediate
prospect Of its completion TO the coal region. We
hope their fullest expectations may BIO realized. II
will introduce the game Of give and take between
Alexandria and Batnore--MafVland and Virginia.
Our own commercial towns WIZ reclaim from the
soil Of the former State some Of the wealth she has
long been extracting from our own.
Ofthe present operations Of the Canal in reference
to the trade Of Washington county, the fiagerstown
Herald has the following article:-
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL.--We are glad 10
learn that the prospect held out early In the spring
Of large and increased business the cnnul Is be.
Ing fully realized. We have been informed by gen
tlemaD who has opportunities Of knowing the fact
that for six weeks Just prior and subsequent 10 the
time Of the opening OF business on the canal lhla
spring. the receipts OF -four at Wiliamsport, alone.
averaged about 1000 bbs. per day, and thai at the
present time, notwithstanding, our farmers, general
y, are busiy engaged with their spring crops, there
is still brisk business doing at this point.
This has been one Of the most favorable seasons,
in every respect, probably, that the canal has ever
had. There has been no damage from freshes, TO
interrupt irs business and the late judclous appro-
priaon Of 100000 by tho Legislature of Virginia.
ito be expended in providing securely against dam
ages In the future) which Il Is hoped the company
will now be able, shortly to realize, has inspired ali
the friends Of the canal with increased confidence.
In fact the spring Of lSi9, may be set down an
era In the history Of The canal