Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-01-01

that landholders will not hesitate to give the
narrow strip and be thereby greatly the
gamers.
The President, or either of the members
Of the board Of Directors, is authorized TO
take the REIMBURSEMENT of the right of way.
1t may be proper for us in this commu-
nication to say something in regard to cost,
&c. On these subjects we might submit
extracts from various reports of Plank Road
companies but as thiswould extend this COM
munication TO an unnecessary length, we
deem it sufficient to state a few facts. Hav-
ing taken some pains to obtain information
in regard to the cost of Plank Roads, we find
that it ranges from $1,000 to $4,000 per mile,
depending upon the amount of grading and
the cost Of lumber. We are Of opinion that
the road from Glasgow to Huntsville may
be built for $4,000 per mile and that GER
tanly it will not exceed $2500.
As it regards profits, the above mention
ed reports show an income of from 10 to
80 per cent per annum on the capital stock,
and we have not seen in any report where
the profits have been less than ten, and the
larger proportion have been over tpcnty per
cent. This is actual demonstration, and
ought 10 satisfy all our wealthy farmers and
others, that no investment they can make will
pay better than the Glasgow and huntsville
Plank Road.
The country is adapted to this description
of road for the following reasons:
/. 1t abounds in timber and can therefore
furnish the lumber as low as any other point.
2. The whole line of either survey is in
habited by rich and extensive farmers who
produce large amount Of surplus for mar
ket.
8. II runs from Huntsville, the County
Seat of Randolph, one Of the most productive
counties in our State, to Glasgow-an impor-
tant commercial and shipping point on the
Missouri river.
4. The natural roads are so horribly
bad, in the business season, that it will COM
pei all who regard their own interest or have
feelings of compassion for their animals 10
travel it when constructed.
We now submit this important enterprise
to its friends and those whose interest we
know will be greatly promoted by its sue
cess.
Citizens of Randolph! Though your
county and many individuals have done
nobly, may we not ask, shall this enterprise
that promises so much in point of conven-
fence and advantage to you, fail for want of
further and liberal aid? In our judgement
your are more deeply interested in this enter
prize than any other section. The increase
in the value of your lands, and the facility
afforded in conveying your surplus 10 mar
kct, are considerations which you cannot
overlook.
Citizens of Northern Howard! To you
we look in great confidence for important
additional subscriptions. We can but COM
mend the zeal and liberality of many, but
there must be great increase in the amount
of stock in your vicinity. You have the
meons--you have enterprizc--your lands
and town property will be greatly increased
in value, and the business of your towns will
be largely extended. We cannot, therefore
doubt but that your stock will yet be in ac-
cordance with your interest, and the vast ad-
vantagcs the completion ofthe Road will as
Suredly confer.
We now close by earnestly appealing to
all who desire this first effort at internal i'm
provements inupper Missouri to ego ahead"
to come forward without delay and take
stock.
F. +: ~ Ml s4vAan. Committee.
Glasgow, Dec. 20, 1851.
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