Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1852-12-01


vacancies were filled and appointments made, so
that the Board is now constituted as follows:
DIRECTORS.
MARVIN KENT, of Franklin.
IL ZENAs KENT q
THOMAS EARL, 90
bella B. CLARK, of Ashland.
L. J. IDDINGs, of Warren. 5~ t r.
- & VIM PORTER, of Newton Falls
DANIEL UPsoN, of Tallmadge.
MARVIN KENT, President -'91s
! ZENAs KENT, Treasurer.
J. w. TYLER, Secretary.
THOMAS EARL, Corresponding Secretary
JP. REzNoR, of Cincinnati, Financial Agent.
The offices of the Company are established at
Franklin.
4 Upon an investigation of the Financial conti-
ton of the Company,t appeared that it had relia-
BILE cash subscriptions and pledges to tie amount
of SSSo00O0.
1t was also ascertained that the most favorble
connections and arrangements could be made with
I 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 Dfec-
tors felt themselves called upon to pass the follow
ing resolution:
Raso10ed, That we will Immediately proceed to
the construction of the Franklin and Warren Rail
Road with view to its completion at the eafliest
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
tings of the road viii 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
press forward their subscriptions, it is de-
srabe that as much of the stock as possible shall
be owned along the line.
The public may now be positively assured, that
this road will be built. All the unpleasant doubt
and uncertainty heretofore existing in the minds of
some, may at once be given to the winds. Whist
ever other road roads may be built, this will
certainly be built. Whatever other projected road
OF roads may fail. hEis aaiA aaoi-z=--
The Board of Directors will command public
confidence. They are men of capital, and in point
of intelligence integrity and energy, are equal to
the duties of their appointment.
To the Franklin Directors, especially, original
and prime movers in this enterprise, by whose
public spirit and activity the liberal and excellent
charter was obtained, under which they are now
acting, and whose sagacity enabled them to move
at the right time and in the right direction-to
these Directors especially, we say, too much
praise cannot be awarded; while in their associates
they find able, efficient and energetic co-workers.
Let it then be settled, henceforth, as 'sa fixed
fact, that this Road is not only to be built but
that it is to be pressed forward to speedy and
early completion.
Let those along the line and its immediate vi
cinity, be wise and liberal in their subscriptions
of stock, with the absolute certainty, that it will
be, as before remarked among the very best pay
ing Roads in the country.
+ What are the benefits of Rail Roads to COM
munties, to villages, to farms and farm produce,
( IS question 10 longer open for discussion and
theorisng speculation in this region of country.
L The Cleveland and Pittsburgh Rail Road, far
exceeding in prosperity the antieipatons of the
most sanguine, and other equally prosperous roads
answer the question. 2
+ If the farmer doubts the benefit, let him look at
the Price Current and compare the prices of farm
produce now, with the prices even no longer ago
than two years.
Not rood Of land in the County of Portage,
ton of this Road under the Franklin and War
rem charter as it has already felt the beneficial
effects of the construction of the Cleveland and
Pittsburgh Road.
Let every man than be inteliigently awake to
the Importance of the enterprise, and to his own
true interest. Leta large and liberal subscription
to stock be rolled up at once along the line, and
in other localities whose inhabitants want to make
sure and fortunate investment.
Let Ravenna for example, honor herself and
her intelligent enterprise, by at once doubling the
amount of her subscription. Let her, by her lib
erality and public spirit i'll this matter, show that
she deserves the increased prosperity which this
Road is sure to bring her. -
Earnest, resolute men are engaged in this en-
terprse-let us be earnest and resolute too.
When we can advance great, benifcial public
enterprise, and at the same time line our pock-
ets let us be neither laggards nor niggards.
'sThere is tide in the affairs ofmen,
| Which taken at its rise leads on to fortune.''
| Ravennians, the ftide'' is now rising for you