Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-10-26

lebanon Valley Raj rOtd bildsc over the
schuylbil, and during the whole days
Journey evidences of work on the road
we're constantly observable. After reach
ng the Maiden creek the route lay along
he bank of that stream, ard the easy
grading Of the road was noticeable.
The party halted at Bushongs' MCselem
furnace, and partoOk Of an excellent din
ner ut the hotel of Mr.. Jacob Boyer, after
which they drove to the summit of the hill
and took birds-cye view Of the famous
MuseleiA iron ore banks and the valley to
the east. 10000 tons of the richest ore
ARE now taken out of the mines q year, and
it is expected that by the time the new
road is completed the mines will he work
ed so as to secure 10000 tons. II is the
intention Of the Berks County Railroad
Company to build a narrow gauge rail-
road from the furnace to the mines, dis
lance OF 2is miles. For every 5000 tons
ofirOn made at the MOselem furnace there |
will be $4,000 tons for transportation for |
the Bcrks County Railroad. The coal |
consumed at the furnace Is at present haul |
ed in wagons from Shocmakcrsville. on |
the line Of the Philadelphia ~ Rea ling |
Railroad, Il distance Of 3 miles.
The party reached l.enharlsyillc ut |
dusk. Arriving at the charcoal furnace
Of Mr.. George Murkel, located az the edge
of the village, they were warmly welcomed
l,y tbo, ,,nniismnn who invited them into
his mansion.
Unnid change bis charcoal furnace into
,n ,,,tb,nciir furnace imm.di,trly amer
the completion Of the road. This furnace
alone will give to the new line a traffic Of
at least 10000 tons year. The ore Is
located eight miles away on the line Of
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Alheu ny squire hIoh'l' a le'ulhs rlll/ci
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ms sac OF tue liouh'A u the SAFE quar-
rles are located, some a. winch are only
\ parlidlIy dcVri5l'd ana "th'fs eh'ifcI!
4 ldle, owing 10 the present great cost a."
g transportation mere helhe 40 ran iul.
II running through that ncighhorhuni. The
/, INST slate works ana quarry N'-i'ed 10y ~,
n eNcurslonis's were lhosc OF IN HNF
- Martin, located at Lynn post, ON the lln'
d, OF the new railroad route. THIS is an oil,
= and very valua DE puarf!, AMI II Is said
# the only one in the nited states 1T VIII cl
>, slate for large black-h-ards can be- Ob
tanned at any time. No roofing slate d
=, shipped from this point owing to the pres
- ent cost of transportation. The doctor j.
i anXiously awaiting the completion Of tn
=, new road, and says that he will then sen,
" large quantities Of roofing slate TO market
, in addition to the Slate manufactured int
y other articles.
Doctor Martin is compelled to cart hi
=, slate to Slatington, Il distance Of 10 miles
II at an annual cost Of 10000 To $1,000 io
y The present production. lis shipment
s. will increase very CONSIDERABLY nftrr m
e completion of the railroad.
y The marty pursued the Journey tbrougl
+ rich agricultural district. and followe
is Weir's Greek In a North-easteriv directlo