The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-04-29
The Contemplated Aou.au.,


/ The. following pithy letter reveals a Mot al
most too nefarious for credence; but specula-
ton, and the capital by which it prospers, are
carrying things with high hand in this vi
cinity. To the sovereign State of MARYLAND
we concede all possible powers; and when she
transcends these, or when her Legislators disre-
gard the interests of her people, that people
will not fail to rebuke with effect and to over
rule the act of usurpation. But they, whether
members of this or any other community. who
seek to thwart the Legislation of Congress. and
to place their projects of private speculation
as barrier in the way of the interests of this
District, will be visited with voice of CEN
sure before which neither wealth nor the cup-
ming of eupidity can stand
The District of Columbia, Virginia, and
Maryland, all have deep stake in the i'm
provements necessarily made by the General
Government in this vicinity, and are not likely
to present obstacles in the way of their CONSUME
nation; but whenever a case of this character
shall arise, we trust that the offenders NAV be
distinctly and infallibly known and held to lust
accountability. If the most considerate and
kindly actions of Congress may be tempered
with and thwarted for the accomplishment of
the private gains of individuals, we care not
how wealthy or influential they may be, let
them, their object once attained, look closely to
the literal fulflment of every charter stipula-
ton; for never need they hope for mercy from
people whose rights they would outrage bv
their high handed schemes of avarice:-
WAsHINGToS, April %, 1858.
The Warrington Aqueduct and the State of 1laryland
Editors san: Are you aware-are your readers
aware-thattbe bill iorgranting to the United States
the right Of way for the Washington aoueduct TO
introduce the waters Of the Potomac into Wash
ington city, and thus 70 give security to the ma
tiona and private property laid upon the table
of the Maryland Senate? That it is said to be in
danger of defeat?
Do they know that this bill, if passed, gives
nothing on the part of Maryland, except permits
sion to buy lands from her citizens at reasonable
price, Do they know that the passage of this bill
will secure the expenditure within the lsnjts of
the State of near a million of dollars money
which will give employment to thousands. while
constructing the aqueduct, and to hosts of plumb
ers and smiths, and other mechanics in construct.
ing the baths fountains, &c, which will nuItipIy
IN washington as soon as this undant supply of
water is availabei
The estimated cost of this aqueduct is about
two million dollars Its value cannot be esti-
mated. No other thing that the Government
could undertake would tend SO much to secure the
stability of the capital. The city of Washington
will be 80 much beautifed, so much increased in
health and comfort by this work, that the idea Of
removing the seat of Government will become
obsolete. The additions 10 the Capitol are not so
important BIS the construction Of this aqueduct
And Will the Legislature of Maryland allow a
rabble, corrupt of men, acting as lobby MEMBERS
to defeat this bill; to reject million Of dollars in
order to drive the citizens of Washington to bribe
themf Has lobbying reached this pitch? If your
Legislators allow this will they not hear Of it from
the ballot boxes' If your paper has readers on the
banks of the Potomac, they have intelligence
enough to understand that the expenditure of a
million between the District and the Great Falls
and of another million within the District will
benefit and increase the value of their ands and
put money in their pockets now, while the great
increase of the growth Of Washington ITSELF
caused by this great work, will end in giving their
property value approaching that of lands near
Boston, New York, and Philadelphia. Nothing
makes greater increase TO city than the intro
duction of abundant water. Low rates of insur-
ance, increased health and comfort, all tend to
make the city desirable residence for the rich
and for the poor.
Let the people OF the neighboring counties speak
to their Legislators this subject. Let the press
warn them not to listen to the false representations
of interested men. The General Government
offers to spend a million within the State Shall
the State refuse it, and SO defeat measure which
will conduce to the happiness of hundreds of
thousands yet unborn
WAsHlNeToN AQUEDucT