The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1852-03-06
Correspondence Of The CecH Wing.
Letter GOsss ROvvIandsyiIIe.
RowLANDsvlLLE, March a. .:

Mr.. EDIroR:-l am told that Joseph
Roman, Jr., has assumed the entire
ownership of the Octoraro Iron Works,
with all the land and other appertananccs,
having purchased the interest of the heirs
OF his brother Thomas, and | wish him
great success in his business. This pro.
perty has been successfully carried on
by }. Roman, ST., and Sons, for more
than twenty years with but little in
terruption, and we believe with profit
to all concerned. Their success NAV
be attributed to indefatigable perseye-
rance and good management. Now,
our friend J. r Jr., has clear field
for operation, and am informed intends
making considerable improvement and
increasing the capacity of the works,
SO as to manufacture more iron than they
have done previously.
There is quite an interesting revival
OF religion going on at the Methodist
Protestant Church at Pleasant Valley.
under the Pastoral charge Of the Rev.
MIR. Helmbold. A good deal Of good
has been done, and some of the biggest
SINNERS IN the mel ghborhood have fallen.
Increasing interest is felt, and hope it
may continue until the whole valley
may re-echo the praises of the Most
High.
regret TO learn that MIR. J. W. Ham
llton, formerly Superintendent of the
Odd Maryland Canal, leaves our county
soon, for Columbia, Pa; but wish him
success wherever his lot may be cast;
and also learn that J. S. Evclist. Esq,
long resident of neighborhood re-
moves soon; he does not leave the coun-
ty, but goes near Port Deposit, where
he has purchased the summer residence
formerly owned by E. Wilmer, ESQ.
Tell your correspondent Peter there
are other farmers in the upper part of
Cecil, who have attractions in the wav
OF toch as well as bis friend who had
the 1lg oar, and Il he don't believe it let
him take trip owe! tie Oct3raro hills
am told thai a vigorous ehor. is be-
ing made to have the Tide Water Cana!
IN operation by the 10Th Of March. L.
EMGGRATlON CALIFORNIA AND OKEcoT.
The Michigan farmers complain greatly
at the high rates Of labor al present, oc-
caSlon"a by n" rush Of rounq met To
California. Jackson count, has lost ef
Will tioS' five hundred in this way, ana
should This State of things prove to be-
general, and continue, farmers will be
be driven, from raising wheat, to sfrep
ard cattle, or some branch of agricu,-
ture which they can conduct within
themselves.
From Indiana also, alarge emigration
is now taking place for California and
Oregon. This is stimulated, no doubt,
by Gov. Lanes circulars in regard to
the latter country and By other infucn-
t'a' individuals, formerly Of Indiana,
who have been snccrSsfui in their new
homes. A colony for Dragon, chiefly
members Of the Preshyt.rian Church. is
forming IN Jefferson county. A Bap-
fist colony, for the same place, is organ
izlng at and near indianapolis. and will
start in few weeks for Oregon. 1t is
estimated that upwards Of two hundred
young men will leave for California
within few weeks from Dearborn
county alone. The elnigrants are
chiefly farmers and mechanics, of excel.
lent habits, and mostly unmarried.
EXTENSION OF THE CApIroL.-Thos.
U. Walter, Esq, architect for the ex-
tension of the capitol at Washington,
reports that the entire cost Of the i'm
Provement will be $2,675,OOO. Con-
gress has appropriated 800, 900 towards
1t, of which amount $SS, 0S2 sc has al
ready been expended, and some $4,000
are now due. To carry on the work
$3.50, 900 will be required for the pres
ent, and $650,000 for the next year;
and If appropriations are so made as to
prevent any suspension of work, the en-
tire building will be finished in five
years. 1t will contain 1O1 fre.proof
rooms, exclusive OF the two legislative
halls. The Senate Chamber will COM
fortabiy seat one hundred senators, with
ample room for Hobbies aud seats for dis
visitors. The Hobbies will
hold 1900 persons. The floor of the
House will accommodate 400 persons
with separate desks; and the centre hall
is lighted on three sides by fifty windows.
Its dimensions are 1870 feet from north
to south, and 81 feet 10 inches from
east to west. The present huildinr COY.