The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1851-10-22
From the s. Journal.
Steubenville and Indiana r. r.

Of all the railroads now in process of be-
ing made to Columbus, none is of greater
importance to our place than that of the
"Steabenvllle and Indiana Railroad" 1t is
intended to be a part Of a continued line Oh
railway from Pittsburgh to Columbus, by
way Of Senbenville, Coshocton, and proba.
bly, Newark. The part between Steubcn.
vile and Pittsburgh is in the hands Of t
company at Pittsburgh. and who, with The
energetic aid Of the stockholders, and cii-
zens along the ling'of the road, are making
the necessary provision of funds, rights OF
way, &c, to have their part in running or
der as soon as the road is ready from Steub-
~enville to Coshocton. This latter roa has
from the beginning, been under the man
agement of Directors Of high character fol
Integrity and prudence, for such an under
taking. Their President, we'll known to til,
writer for many years, is the right kind of a
man to occupy SO responsible an office o
trust. With DANIEL KILGoRE at the head
of the work, the public will have fUfl conf
dence in what he may officially say Or do.
And it is worthy Of remark, that befor,
beginning to grade this road, they have pru-
IDENTIFY and wisely persevered in obtaining
subscriptions, and procuring the right OF
way, sufficient to insure the speedy compile
ton of the whole road. And thus, when
commenced, as it will be this fall, they will
be enabled to put the entire line, in sections,
under contract. This road is intended to be
a first class road, built in the most permanent
manner, and with a heavy T or T rail. Ii
will probably be finished for use within two
years from this time.
When done, and with a continuous rail to
Pittsburgh, it will be among the very first
of dividend paying roads in the State
Passing as it will, to and through the real
centre Of the State, and connecting PhiIa-
delphla, New York and Baltimore by the
nearest route with the capital OF this State,
it must always do an immense business.
From Cincinnati to Philadelphia, it will, in
all probability, for all time to come. be the
nearest and best route! From reliable data
| give you The following facts; The survey
ed and estimated distances for the several
routes from Cincinnati to Philadelphia, are
as follows:
Miles.
By way of Marietta, Wheeling and
Hempield, 686
Park 'rsburgh and Balti-
more, 68d
GAINESVILLE, Wheeling and
Hempteld 674
Columbus, Steubenville d
Pittsburgh, 659
! have not placed in the above list the
Pennsylvania and Ohio Railroad, as it is
much the longest of any. being by way d
Louisville to Pittsburgh, and on the most
favorable estimate OF its advocates, 697
miles. If ever made, it will probably ex-
coed 700 miles. This latter road, although
out Of comparison with any of the first ma
med, for through freightfro the southern
and central portions Of Ohio, will nc 'doubi
be a valuable road, not only to the stock.
holder, but also as a feeder 10 the business
of the Lake and the Lake shore railroads.
whilst the intercourse over that part of il
which connects with the Cleveland road viii
be large and profitable. OBSERVER.