The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-08-11
THE ELM GROVE RAILROAD.

A day or two ago we accepted the In
vitation of gentleman in this city to
take a drive in the country along the
projected line of this railroad. The fresh
air of the country was 50 exhilarating
and in snch decided contrast to the dense
atmosphere of the city that it was like
entering another world, as we gradually
made the ascent of THE big Hill Ar
rived ut the summit, a beautiful view lay
extended before our eyes, and it seemed
rs if there could be- no more pleasant spot
on the world than that valley through
which it is proposed the road shall 60
Nor was these agreeable scenes and SEN
sationS le>scncd aS We drove along; but to
the contrary, they increased, every new
view seeming to improve upon its prcde-
crSsor The lights and shadows of the
dcliciously pleasant evening were perfect,
and If it were possible added to the al
ready apparently indispensable pictur-
sequences of the scene. The line, for
the most part, keeps in this valley, only
detecting from it when necessary to
reach certain points along the road, of
business Importance. There are no diff
fcuticS of any moment to be encounter
II g., .. construction. ", rnr,.ns which
the little narrow gauge six ton engine
proposed to be used could not easily turn;
no heavy cuts or fills to give much ex-
pcnsivc work, and no grades too heavy
for the purposes in view. Taking all these
things into consideration, it seemed Il
wonder to Us that the Cad should be al
lowed to languiSh. 1t would place right
ut the doors of the city this
most lovely country. And while thevalue
fthr lands near by would be greatly en-
HANGED, many opportunities would be- Civ
on those who now are compelled to spend
their whole time in Wheeling, to fix
themselves up coy home where, when
labor is over, they might retire, and free
from dust and smoke breathe fresh, pure
air and enjoy a sense of quiet content
mcnt, rs surrounded by their families
they could drink in all the happiness and
pleasure which home and nature would
combine To he>tow. Cottages and man |
sions would spring up along the entire f.
route as if by magic, and in little while /.
beautiful suburb would rise up, and |
probably be seeking 10 be incorporated |.
within the city limits Business houses,
too, along the road would be furnished |
with ready, convenient and reasonable |!
transportation for their freight, thus saw
ing them expense and much trouble, /.
while at the same time bringing in /
revenue to the company. But another ,
and great result Of the road will be that .
the city can have what she greatly needs /
and what would add immensely to her |
attractiveness and be conductive to
healthfulnesS also, and that is II beautiful
park. We went through Mr.. HORN .
BROOKS place, which already much care,
pains and expense has converted into
charming spot, and we understand that
he, is willing to throw it open to the
public, as indeed he Las done now, and
certainly no more highly or tastefully
cultivated grounds could well be
found anywhere. We can imag-
inc with what genuine pleasure /
the workingmans family would !
enjoy strolling through the grounds, and
what charming Airtation between young
ladies and gentlemen would be perpe-
trated therein. The benefits which
would accrue to the entire community,