Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-03-07

/ assistance not only of the ternini Philadel-
i,hia and Erie, but likewise Of every one truly
interested in the speedy completion of this
great avenue which will give to our city an
/ outlet upon the Lakes and enable her TO
! struggle to regain her portion of that wonder
| fuI trade which has been wrested from her,
and which now floats proudly by your own city
| to enrich the Golfers OF other States.
The vast and boundless resources which
| form. as it were, the firm basis of our Com
monwealth, the development of which would
enrich her Treasury. and disseminate wealth
| and enterprise and give prosperity to her citi-
| zens, will, of themselves, prove more than suf-
| ficient inducements for the early completion
of this great channel-along which these now
| unappreciated resources Will flow in one con-
| slant stream, mingling the current with the
waters of the Lakes and the Ocean.
AS a Philadelphian, deeply interested in
| the prosecution Of any project which can sue
cessfully contribute to the prosperity of our
State by the development of its treasures and
resources, and at the same time cognizant of
the fact that we annually lose three times as
much rs would build this road by our present
nonability to reach the trade OF the Lakes and
afford ii channel to our city, We think the
time has arrived when Philadelphia and Erie,
regardless OF former efforts, should unite in
one great desire and with resolute determina-
tiOn to accomplish an undertaking which must
result in such infinite advantage to both.
Geographically situated as these two cities
most certainly are to command the trade ofthe
Lakes and the West, and possessing advanta-
ges throughout our entire State which have
won for ii the proud title of the keystone of
the Federal Arch, is it not subject Of sur
prise and modification that they are still with
out the great connecting avenues which now
bind our country as one and cover its surface
like an immense piece of net work! You will
certainly agree with us, Messrs. Editors, that
it is surprising that our two cities in their re-
lationship are still without the advantages of
Railroad communication, and that your citi-
zens, to reach the Metropolis Of their o,UR
State, must per necessity, use New York
improvements, and travel four hundred miles
further than would be necessary were this
road constructed!
In conclusion, Messrs. Editors, we can but
express the hope that your city and county
will give to this project the attention and con-
sideration which its Importance demands, and
that one and all of your citizens will work
with US in urging it forward to early COM
pletion.
While others war and fight, let US act the
for, and seize the fruits. Believing as we
most firmly do, that this road covers the true
course of a Railroad route between Philadel-
pbia and Erie, and is better adapted to advance
the interests of both, our impregnable posi-
tion gives silent though unmistaken evidence
that the efforts being made in its behalf
viii be crowned with success, and that Phila-
delphians and Erians, well as the people
from Clearfeld and Warren, may still visit
each other over avenues lying wholly within
the limits ofour iron-tound State.
Hoping you Will excuse the length of this
communication, as we'll as the liberty take
in addressing it to you, l remain, &c, &C.,
i PENNSYLVANIA.