Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-09-16

THE TRANSACTIONS OF THE sHAsOS-AN w
CoURAGrNG EXHIBIT.
Office of Kdbourn Ldt,d,
Real Estdte Brokers, cor. sh and + sts.,
September 16th, 1870.
EditoT Of The Sdr-Dear Sir: While the trans
actions in real estate IN Washington during the
present season have not been as active as thew
were couple Of years ago, still, as the state
rnent below will show, there is a healthy pro-
gress in the growth and development of the cap
ital city; and the comparative inactivity in our
real estate market is not the result of Local
causes, fer throughout the several cities of the
| country the same general dullness has charac-
| terized their real estate operations during the
current year. We claim that Washington Ia.
maintained her spirit Of NSogress and improve
ment in equal ratio witN w. of other cities, in
spite OF the bunbombe efforts of certain Western
political fanatics to disturb the confidence in re-
gard to this remaining the permanent seat Of
government. While the memorable census has
like deathly scourge, swept of thousands OF
the boasted population OF numerous Western
cities-'prospective capitals OF the Republic
IL has located in Washington over III 200 inhah
itants-a ratio of increase since the census of
$50, second to few cities in the land. The re-
turns OF increased wealth and general prosperity
will undoubtedly show an equally gratifying re-
suit.
This grand progress of our city has been &C.
complished under serious disadvantages, with
which no other city in the land has to labor
We have but one line of railroad commune alton
with the North and West, and one with the
South. Railroads are the arteries of CONNER.
clal life which have given such rapid growth to
our American cities OF the North and West No
city in the land, OF even half the size of Wash
ington, but what is a grand railroad center
with lines radiating throughout all portions OF
the country.
Notwithstanding the isolation of Washington
by reason of its limited railroad communica-
lions, its growth has kept pace with the progress
OF events, and to-day its bright future pros
poets are unexcened by any other CITY,
Within a couple OF years, or sooner. We shall
have the benefits flowing from several and CON-
petirg lines of railroads. The Baltimore and
Potomac railroad will give US direct communi-
cation with PENNSYLVANIA and its network of
iron highways. The METROPOLITAN branch of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad will give Us direct
communication with Pittsburg and the North
west, while the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad
of the great route from the Mississippi valley to
the commercial metropolis of the western CONT
nent-New York city.
The Washington and Ohio railroad Changed
from Loudoun and Hampshire) mas encouraging
prospects of soon being extended through the
valleys of Virginia TO the Ohio river and work
has already commenced on the railroad from
washington to Richmond and the South.
These several lines, all in process of construc-
ton, and the Baltimore and Potomac and
Metropolitan Branch approaching completion,
give assurances that at an early day Washing
ton will receive the grand impetus to renewed
prosperity which surely follows the opening OF
new lines OF railroad communications. With
proper railroad facilities leading direct from the
capital TO all portions of the Union, the shadow
OF an excuse for agitating about removal OF
The capital Will cease to exist. Industrial en-
terprises will spring up, our manufactures
facilities will be improved, our city will be a
large market of supply and demand, and its
future prosperity will keep pace with the rapid
development OF the republic, Of which il Is
destined ever TO remain its chosen capital
We are firm in the faith that at no time has
Washington had such bright prospects for future
prosperity. With an increase in population of 81
per cent. in the past ten years and but one rail-
road switch, extending to the Relay House,
communicating with the populous North what
grand future may we not contemplate within
the next decade, with half dozen or more
gigantic lines CT communication from all sec
tons Of our republic centering in our lap? Let
Us not stand upon the order of pushing things"
but push things at once-and continuously
Respectfully, yours,
kLBoCRN * LArrA.
TRANSFERS OF PROPERTY IN $50.
Number OF deeds Of CONVEYANCE and the
amount OF consideration expended therein, OF
the transfer of property in the city of Washing
ton during $50. Amt Of