The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-05-04

ing resources of great country, fill il
with population and wealth, and multiply
and diffnse. as it passes, all the blessings
of civilization
1t is impossible to say what route may
be adopted for the extension Of the Mari.
eta road-the question is still an open
one; and if the people on the inland r6ats
know their interests they should be up and
doing. We understand re-survey Of the
inland route will be commenced this week.
If SO let the people meet the Company in
proper spirit. Let them act, as they
should in giving the right of way. No
company desires to build road for peo.
pie that do not want it.
1t is well known that the people along
the river route have been and are active
in their efforts to procure the location of
the road on their route. For this no man
on the interior route finds fault with them.
1t is their right to get the road if they can.
At the same time the people Of the interior
claim the same privilege.
Should the road, however, be finally 10.
Gated on the river, we shall not say aught
against our river friends, but congratulate
them on their cquisiton-however much
we may differ with them in opinion as to
the utility of the road, or the advantages
they would derive therefrom. We have
thought and still think they are mistaken
| in their views of the benefits to be derived,
having already great and convenient
1thoroughfare for their trade and travel,
which the interior has not.
If the interior get the road, we shall look
for the same good feeling from our river
friends. We are SO placed as to be
without any great thoroughfare,. in our
midst; no good road. no navigabls stream,
ne canal no railroad. We need some-
thing to develop the resources of the coun.
ty. railroad by the side Of the river
will not do that. The county will be Just
as it now is-no better-no worse. A
railroad through the interior would create
a vast amount Of wealth that, without it,
must forever lie buried in our hills and
valleys.
We say then to the people of the inte-
rior: Your efforts may get you the road.
Will you place your shoulders to the wheel
and give the company such encourage
ment as they have right to expect?
The Chillicothe Gazette, in speaking Of
the recent subscription Of the Pennsyiva.
MIA Railroad Company, to the Marietta
and Cincinnati Road. says: sss
"Chillicothe, while welcoming to her
.'business and bosom" their late acs of
kindly appreciation will jsyfully renew her
| old commercial intercourse with the COM
munity which has exhibited such marked
evidence of friendship and favor. The
$50, 900, added to the $3.50, 900 voted ~
the city of Wheeling a year since, will
secure the early completion Of the road
from Marietta to the BRIDGE CITY.
From Marietta westward to Cincinnati
connexion, the road has been under con
tract since the 1st of September last; and,
in the hands Of able and experienced par-
ties, is in course of rapid construction.
From Belpre (Parkersburgh, Va, West
ward this road is also under contract; and
the Dayton, Cincinnati, Philadelphia and
Parkersburgh connexions will all be made,
on the certain and early completion ofsthis
great line, with all its adjuncts Recent
geological surveys have demonstrated the
existence Of immense beds Of excellent
stone coal and other minerals. of easy
access to this line, and in greater album
dance. than is found on the surveyed route
of any other east and west road through
Ohio" s4sss,