Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-09-05
Railway direct from Cincinnati to Indiansp-

Railway direct from Cincinnati to Indianap-
oils.
We learn by the Gazettee that the City Council of
Cincinnati have reconsidered the vote referring the
question of subscription of $500 900 in city stock
in aid Of the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad, to the
people; and have referred the whole matter COM
mittee, who TO report in three weeks. This was
brought about as follows: The Gazette says
'We were aware, and so stated some time ago, chat
examinations had been made the practical
blity of route from this city towards St Louis other
than the one down the river to Lawrenceburoh; but
were not aware, until now, that any particular
centrated effort had been directed that object We
are now informed that several influential and public spr
tied gentlemen, in the northern and portion of
Hamilton county, have raised funds, and having a
regular and systematic survey made of the country be-
tween Cincinnati and Rushvle and thence direct In
dianapolis. Messrs. A. w. Gilbert and James Gvens
two experienced engineers have been for some time en-
gagged in making careful and thorough surveys of that
portion OF the county lying northwest and between the
city and the Great Miami river the mouth Of Indian
creek having in view line which will ascend the valley
OF Indian creek pass to Connersvle and thence
through RushviIe to Indianapolis. These surveys will
be completed in short time, and the result with esti
Of the of constructions and the business adj
vantages If the ne will be ready for the public nspec
tion
''The gentlemen engaged in this undertaking were in
hopes that action of the City Council would be had
in regard to the loan of the $500 900 CITY Bonds until
they should have prepared and presented their surveys
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Council, they had taken pains advise citizens
of their proposed lines deeming better to delay such
efforts until information could be laid before the
public They WERE therefore, surprised by the decision
Of the Council on Monday night as they desired hear
ing before that body previous the decision of the ones
ton, in what the amount authorized be loaned by
the City to railway companies should be disposed Of
GAS all citizens interested in having the best
route settled they determined ask for reconsdera
ton of the resolution passed by Council To effect that
object petition drawn mp and circulated by one Of
them in the afternoon of Wednesday, which numer-
ousy signed requesting Council open up the question
and to postpone farther action until the report of the
Engineers could be had. This the pettion present
cd by Mr. Tiff, which the reconsideration post
ponement predcated. This postponement is not
looked upon indicating any hostility to the ST. Louis
road, but merely evincing desire the part
c, to give fair hearing to all claiming from the City
under the law Of last winter aid in the construction Of
Railways terminating here connecting with that
terminate here. No harm result from this delay as
there will be time enough to prepare for the after
the time which the farther consideration of the subject
has been proposed, shall have expired.
eve informed that it is postponed to bring this
Northwestern into the city, either crossing the
town of Cumminsville by viaduct and thence
point in the Northern part of the city, connect with
the great Eastern road which will have its depot the
Pendleton property else down the valley Of
Milk Creek on the side, crossing Paramount,
and thence into the city to point the Wade
street market. As the propriey Of these routes
do not intend to express any opinion at this time. We
will wait for further Information. The determination of
the line into the CITY, depend the cost of con-
struction and the right OF well the amount
Of stock subscribed by individuals"