Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1871-09-09
RAIL ROAD MATTERS.

hEAL AND GHORPECTiYR-bOmc OF tbe tn-
1uences consequent upon starting the work
upon cur railroad enterprises, are beginning 10
be felt both directly and indirectly. Trade,
more or less generally has been revived, aud
our merchants are on the alert, aud some "
them are even bidding for H. This VIII b0
more sensibly felt after the l5th-psy day,
The stringency usually so sensibly felt at this
season Of the year. aud especially buFdcnsome
the present season, will, there is good reason
to believe, be very much relieved. To meet
the wants OF the large accessions 10 our pop,
ulation, business must be considerably en-
hanced, and supplies and profits will result.
Beside the improvement In this direction,
money will flow into the pockets Of many OF
our farmers whose teams are engaged upon
the works at the wholesome price OF 81 day,
which cannot but produce an easy feeling, and
put them in condition TO meet their obliga.
tions and give an impetus TO the circulating
medium. Some, too, are engaged In shovel
ing at 81 .75 per day. This gives steady en-
ployment ut remuncratng wages TO those
who were depending for q livelihood upon
odd jobs and occasional days works. Then
the fame Of becoming railroad centre, and
the growth and business likely to follow bring
large number Of visitors to the place, both
from abroad and from the ncighborhood, and
advantage is taken to do a little trading by
the latter, while the former look for business,
and make glad the hearts of our landlords by
payment of liberal hotel bills. Thus great
er amount Of activity about town is observa-
bic. Some Of the indirect influences are felt
by ourself Those who have consulted
their whms or local contiguties and acquaint-
ance, in the selection of their county papers,
now seeing where the prestige has fallen, and
where their business intercourse is likely to
to centre in future, and who wish to be posted
with regard TO the progress of our enterprises,
and the development of our local resources,
turn their attention in this direction, and our
subscription list already shows the effect.
This, of course, is only the beginning, but we
have no reason TO doubt that the additions
will be much accelerated. The close of the
year will no doubt witness q wholesome and
encouraging addition to our edition. As we
have Of late, so we shall more especially in
the future, give the fullest accounts of the
progress Of the work upon both the James.
town Branch and the A. Y. g. p. line, which
began the work of excavation on Monday
of the present week. With this addition 10
our general local department, we hope to pre-.
sent an amount Of local reading commensu.
rate with the unequaled facilities now SO for.
tunately within our reach. Beside the advan-
tages of considerably increased subscrip'
ZION, the increased intercourse We are to enjoy
we trust will have its effect in bringing us con
siderable additions of job work. The amount
of material for prosecuting this department &c
be found in the Telegraph office, is not sur
passed, certainly, in the vicinity, and tho in
genius handling of it, and the neatneGs ant
elegance of the work turned out from this of
flee, compares favorably with the best city
work. A large stock of printers stationery
such as papers Of various kinds, from note up
wards, including the finest brands of those 10
bill-heads, note and lctler-heads, cards, boil
for visiting and business purposes. envelopes
&C., &c. all purchased at the lowest price
from the manufactures, is kept constant,
on hand. Orders for work are filled promp
upon call, ,aDd us low in price as at any city
establishment. Thus the advantages of busi
ness. gro With and ia,portance are beginning t,
be realized and our friends will find CORES
ponding advantage in turning their attention
both for business and pleasure, in this direc
ton, and the encouraged and improved feel
iigs of our merchants and business men vii
show itself in spirit of renewed accommo
dation and generosity in trade, with increase,
stock 10 select from.