Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-06-13
STATE ITE Ms.

-THE CKoPs We hear some complaint
among The farmers that the rust il affecting
wheat, but do not think il Is a general thing
The harvest bids fair TO be a week earlier than
usual. and We believe IL will De good-Owen
County Journal.
We are grati6ed to learn from Intelligent.
farmers that the wheat crop in this region Of
country looks very promising. Generally corn
planted early looks well. unless % very low
ground: late planted has not advanced sufficiently
10 determine it, status Evansville Journal
The farmers have at las; succeeded in getting
In their corn. The past week OF foe weather
has been well employed. A large area Of ground
has been planted this season. and. with a favora-
bic summer. large yield will be returned.
Other grain looks well in this locality, The
prospect for an abundant yield Of peaches. cher
ries. apples, pears. &c. Is very promising We
are informed that the crop of apples and cherries
IN Vigo, aud some parts OF Sullivan county, will
be very small-not probably enough for home
demand -Vincennes Sun.
The weather is very hot and dry, and farmers
begin 70 apprehend failure of the wheat crop.
on low clay land-Prnceton Union.
farmer from the North part Of the county
informed US yesterday that the growing wheat
oat and grass crops look magnificent in that
neighborhood. The young corn, though late
looks promisng-TerreH aute Journal.
-RAILRoAD FROM INDIANAPOLIS TO VIScESSEs
-lTs ADVANTAGE On the question of a rail
road this section acts and feels spasmodically
One week We are certain that the snorting of the
iron horse will soon be heard echoing in our hills
valleys aud forests The next week ali our
hopes are dispelled Ever since the Jerk water'
line played out, various schemes have been pro-
posed to give US railroad communication. Th,
Straight Line" was a huge swinde. Our peO-
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and got-Do railroad. The reconstruction oil
the line between this place and Franklin, with
numerous variations, has been frequently dis
cussed, and our hopes in regard to it have riser
and fallen like thermometer. If there are any
hopes now Of a railroad connecting with Gin
cinnati, via Franklin and Shelbyville, we can't
see il. We have, however. on the other side o
| White river. the remains of a projected railroad
between GOspOrt and Indianapolis, connecting
New Albany aud Chicago Ii was to spur on
at this point. through Centerton, MoOres
vile, &c. Several efforts have been made t
resuscitate the line. but without avail The in
dications are that il will continue a monument o
railroad folly.
A road from Indianapolis to Vincenues
through this place, is now suggested. Such
road would complete the most direct line iron
New York to ST Louis We need that road
would be more beneficial 10 Central Indiana thai
any other. Ii would run through the region
where iron coal, lime, building stone lumber, &c.
Is abundant and cheap. 1t would penetrate tn
counties of Morgan. Owen, Clas, Green, SulIi
van, Daviess aad Knox. 1t would pass oirect
through the rich and productive valleys of Whit
| aud Eel rivers. which unsurpassed by AT
portion of the State for their yield of wheat, corr
hay, pork. &c. The counties above named AT
all large and wealthy, and rich in mineral al
agricultural resources. They need just such
road TO complete the growth they are capable U
attaining. This large and wealthy country
comparatively without the means OF transport
ton. and its rich trade is almost completely shu
out from a profitable market The road can b
constructed cheaply, as a great portion of
would pass over prairie district
indianapolis needs this road. She aspires {
greatness in commerce and manufactures Com
mercially she already occupies prominent 20
sition. Being the great railroad focus of th
State, she is gradually drawing from other elite
the trade of our people To become a successfu
manufacturing centre. indianapolis require
cheap material. The only way to procure il is b
means of road from that city to Vincenne,
Such road would not only prove beneficial t
Indianapolis, but to the whole country along tn
route. Every department of business would re
ceive fresh impetus. Every merchant manu-
facturer, mechanic, agricuturist and lahore
would have decided advantages 1t would
worth more to this town than any terminus eve
yet imagined.-Morgan Gazette.