The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1852-12-01
OHIO STAR.
LYMAN w. MALL, GaiioT.
Mrs. REIEs /. BoSFWIrK, Regular Contributor
IL A v EN- n A .
Wednesday. December |. 1852.

--The Celebrated Clinton Line Rail
Road to be Built.
A meeting of the Directors of the Franklin and
Warren Rail Road Company togeih her with num-
ber of its friends from this and other States, was
held at Franklin on the 25;h and 26th ult. Sume
vacancies were filled and appointments made, so
| that the Board is now constituted as follows:
| DIRECTORS.
| MARVIN KENT, Of Franklin.
| ZENAs KENT,
| Thomas EARL,
BELA Is. CLARK, Of Ashland.
| l.. j. IDDINGs, of Warren.
| VIM. PoRTER, of Newton Falls.
| DANIEL UPsos, of Tanadgs.
MARVIN KENT. President.
! ZENAs KENT, Treasurer.
]. w. TYLER, Secretary.
THOMAS EARL. Corresponding Secretary.
]. p. REzNoR, of Cincinnati, Financial Agent
The offices of the Company are established a.
Franklin.
Upon an investigation of the Financial condition
of the Company, 1t appeared that it had reliable
cash subscriptions and pledges to the amount of
$soO,0oo.
1t was also ascertained that the most fayorabls
connections and arrangements could be made with
the South Western, North Western and Western
roads. which would find this the common trunk
road by which they may reach New York by con-
| nection with the New York and Erie road through
Pennsylvania, the way for which is now open.
With these facts before them and other data. TO
show that among the largely paying roads of the
Union, this must be one of the largest, the Dlrec
tors felt themselves called upon to pass the follow
ing resolution:
ResoZued, That we will Immediately proceed to
the construction of the Franklin and Warren Rail
Road with view to its completion at the earliest
possible day.
| An Executive Committee of the Board was then
| appointed, and various other arrangements made
for the immediate and vigorous prosecution of the
work. The Board have now two efficient parties
of engineers on the line, under the general SUPER
vision of Col. Robinson, Chief Engineer, and let
tngs of the road will be made as soon as the line
can be properly prepared for it.
Arrangements were made for opening Books of
subscription in the cities of New York, Boston,
and Cincinnati, and it is expected that the places
along the line, interested in the location, will at
once press forward their subscriptions, it is de-
sirabe that as much of the stock as possible shall
be owned along the line.
The public may be positively assured. that
this road will be built. All the unpleasant doubt
and uncertainty heretofore existing in the minds of
some, may at nuce be given to the wiuds. What
ever other road roads may be built this one will
certainly be built. Whatever other projected road
or roads may fail. this soM not.
The Board of Directors will command public
confidence. They men of capital and in point
of Intelligence. integrity and energy, equal to
the duties OF their appointment.
To the Franklin Directors, especi ally, original
and prime movers in this enterprise, by whose pub
lie spirit aud activity the liberal and excellent char
ter obtained, under which they are now act
ing, and whose sagacity enabled them to move al
the right time and in the ight direction-io these
Directors especially, we say, much praise
not be awarded; while in their associates they find
able. efficient and energetic co-workers.
Let it then be settled, henceforth as "a fixed
ac, that this Road is not ouly to be built, but that
it is to be pressed forward 10 speedy and earl,
completion.
; Let those along the line and its Immediate vi
cinity. be wise and liberal in their subscriptions oi
stock. with the absolute certainty that it will be
before remarked among the very best paying
Roads n the country.
What are the benefits of Rail Roads 10 commu-
nites 10 villages, to farms and farm produce. is Il
question no longer open for discussion and theolis-
ing speculation in this region of country.
The Cleveland and Pittsburgh Rli Road, far
exceeding in prosperity, the auticpations of the
most sanguine, and other equally prosperous roads,
answer the question.
IF the farmer doubts the benefit let him lonk ut
the Price Current, und compare the prices of farm
produce now, with the prices no longer ago
than two years.
Not rood of land in the County Of Portage, but
will feel the beneficial effects of the construction OF
Ihls Road under the Franklin and Warren char
ter, as it has already felt the beneficial effects OF
the construction Of the Cleveland and Pittsburgh
Road.
Let every man then be intelligenty awake 10
the importance Of the enterprise and to his own
true interest. Let large and liberal subscription
to stock be rolled up at along the line, and in
] other localities whose nliabitants want 10 make q
fsure ahd f,r.unate Investment
, ard pride, NOV. ~ Z T RicHs