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1676 - H Jan. 3; adv: 1/2 - Dr. W. A. Clarke, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Dye Stuffs, Groceries. Confectionary, Fruit, Wines, etc., No. 11, Superior st.
(1)
1677 - H Jan. 3; adv: 1/5 - Carpeting! New Carpeting !! 15 ps. new styles Ingrain Carpet; 8 ps. New styles Stair Carpet; 6 ps. low price carpets, some very showy for a little money; 10 ps. Hemp Carpet; 6 ps. Druggist or floor Cloth. Also, a good assortment Oil Cloths from 3 - 4 to 8 - 4 wide for sale very low for cash only at 69 Superior st. C. C. Carlton. (verbatim) (1)
1678 . H Jan. 3; adv: 1/4 - By Express. E. T. Nichols has this day rec'd, by Express, a new supply of Light and Dark Lynx, a splendid article. Also, Genet, Coney, and Squirrel Skin Muffs, going as usual very cheap - Call and see. (1)
1679 - H Jan. 3; adv:1/2 - H. & E. Gaylord. Dealers in Groceries, Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Dye Stuffs, etc., No. 30, Superior st. (1)
1680 - H Jan. 23; adv:2/4 . Salt! Salt !! Salt !!! - 700 bbls. fine and coarse Salt, in handsome bright barrels, in store, for sale by Theod: Faber. (verbatim) (1)
1681 - H Jan. 29; adv:2/4 . Thomas Branson, Grocer, Superior-st., opposite Bank-st., being about to retire from the business, will for 14 or 20 days, sell off his stock of Groceries, Crockery Ware, Stone Ware, and Tin Ware, with all other of his Goods, at cost Prices; therefore the public who are in want of such goods, may have great bargains.
The Goods are new and good, especially his Teas, of which he has a large stock, will be well worth the attention particularly of all Tavern keepers and Boarding Houses. The Store to let. (verbatim) (1)
1682 - H Feb. 1; adv:2/6 - For Sale, . The Store and Ashery occupied by William Fuller at Brighton Village within 4 miles of this city, is for sale, A good title can be given, and long pay day, or cheap for cash. The Plank Road from. Wooster to this place, will run by the store, and a good business can be done if properly attended to. Inquire of Horace Foote and T. M. Bond. (1)
1683 - H May 8:3/1 - Our enterprising friends Messrs. Huntington and Brooks, are now receiving 100 crates of Crockery direct from the English potteries . their own importation. The importation of crockery direct is a new feature in the business of our city, and one that promises well. Country merchants and dealers are referred to the advertisement of Messrs. H. and B. (2)
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1684 - 1693
RETAIL STORES & TRADE (Cont'd) 1684 - H May 20; adv:2/5 - Ice Creams of every flavor. Families and Parties can be supplied at the shortest notice, Also, Bride and Fruit Pound Cakes, and Cakes of every description. H. Mould & Sons. (verbatim)
H June 9:3/2 - See Streets (1)
1685 - H July 1; adv:1/2 - Huntington & Brooks, Importers of, and dealers in China, Glass, Earthern Ware, Lamps, Castors, etc., No. 5 Superior street, Central Buildings, Cleveland; and on Main. between Fifth and Sixth streets, in Cincinnati, Ohio. H. D. Huntington, Cincinnati; O. A. Brooks, Cleveland. All orders addressed to us at either place will receive prompt attention. (verbatim) (1)
1686 - H1 July 1; adv: 2/5 - Just rec'd and opening a splendid assortment of crockery consisting in part of China, Ironstone, Queens, Common Ware, &c. Which will be sold at bargins. (sic) Call and examine.
No charge for showing goods at the City Mills Store. Foot of Division - st.
1687 - H July 1; adv: 3/4 - Half Barrels for packing Fish, a neat article, for sale by Theod. Faber. (verbatim) (1)
(1)
1688 - H July 1; adv: 1/7 - New Carpets. A. D. Cutter is now receiving a large assortment which will be sold as cheap as can be purchased anywhere in this city. (1)
1689 - H July 1; adv:1/7 - Very Important. Dry Goods, Groceries, Crockery, Hardware, Boots & Shoes.
For sale at No. 5, City Buildings, cheaper than at any other store in this city, for good pay. A. A. Selover. (1)
1690 . July 1; adv: 3/5 - William Milford, No. 75 River street, and No. 32 on the dock. Groceries, Crockery, Hardware, Glassware &c. &c. Whole- sale and Retail.
Sperm and Lard oil, White fish, Trout, Nicwood, Logwood, Fustic, Alum, Copperas, Chalk, Blue Vitriol, Crude Salt petre, &c. &c. (3)
1691 - H July 2; adv: 4/5 - 20 Boxes best Fire Crackers for sale low at Brainard's. (verbatim) (1)
1692 - HI July 3; adv: 2/5 - Surgical Instruments - Evan's Lancets - Spring Lancets - Pocket cases . Dissecting cases and Turnkeys of all the most approved patterns. Clarke & Fiske, Sign of the Gold Mortar. (1)
1693 - H July 5; ed:2/1 - Galvanic Shirts are advertised for sale by a linen- draper in Chatham st. They are particularly commended to short people who want to grow! (verbatim) (1)
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1694 - 1704
RETAIL STORES & TRADE (Cont'd) 1694 - H July 8; adv:2/5 . Attention Farmers !! The subscriber will pay cash at all times for Wool, Cheese, Beeswax, Feathers, Lard, Tallow, Butter, Hams Delivered At Cleveland.
He may be found for a few days at A. S. Gardner's Store. W. H. Van Tyne, agent. (verbatim) (1)
1695 . Il July 14; adv:4/5 . Shaker Pipes - 20 gross for Sale by O. E. Huntington. (1)
1696 . H July 19; adv:2/5 . St. Clair Money Wanted. 50 Cents in Goods will be paid for St. Clair money for a few days at Park's Cornucopia, No. 37 Merwin-st. E. N. Park.
(1)
1697 - H Sept. 1; adv: 2/4 . Removal . B. & E. Mould have removed from No. 11 Merwin street to No. 125 Superior street, opposite the ground for- merly occupied by the Temperance House, and have just received and are now offering for sale a fresh and general assortment of Confectionaries, Fruits, Family Groceries, etc., which they will sell at the lowest prices. Call and see. (1)
1698 . H Sept. 18; adv: 2/5 - Window Shades. - 42-1/2 Doz. Window Shades of various patterns, at wholesale and retail, cheaper than ever sold here before. E. P. Morgan & Co. (1)
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1699 - H Sept. 18; adv:2/5 - Drugs & Medicines, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Dye Woods, Dye Stuffs, &c. &c. for sale cheap by Mackenzie & Haskell's, Phoenix Buildings. (1)
1700 - H Sept. 19; adv: 2/4 - Furnishings Parlor Grates . A few very hand- some Grates of different patterns for sale by W. Bingham & Co. (1)
1701 - H Sept. 25; adv:2/4 · For Sale, a lot of Casks and Boxes at N. E. Crittenden's. (verbatim) (1)
1702 - H Sept. 26; adv:2/5 - N. O. Sugar · A prime article in barrels, for sale by W. L. Standart. (1)
1703 · H Sept. 29; adv:2/5 - The subscribers have formed a co-partnership under the firm of Hutchinson & Perry to date from 18th Sept. A. D., 1845, as dealers in Dry Goods, Hard Ware, Groceries, and the buying and selling of Produce and Provisions; and they solicit a share of the public patronage. Sam'1 R. Hutchinson, Ashbel M. Perry. (1)
1704 - H Oct. 3; adv:2/4 . W. H. Van Tyne, agent for groceries and pro- visions (also dry goods) has moved his store to I. Kelley's brick build- ing, 3d door east of H. F. Brayton & Co's. Exchange Offices on the Merchant's Exchange. (1)
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1705 - 1710
RETAIL STORES & TRADE (Cont'd)
1705 - H Nov. 1; adv: 2/5 - Ladies and Gentlemen of Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois, but especially those of the Western Reserve, take notice that the greatest assortment of Toys, & Fancy Articles, Confectionery, Perfumes, etc. have arrived at J. Watson's great variety store, 81 Superior st., Cleveland, O.
Suitable For Christmas & New Year Presents. (2)
1706 - H Nov. 12:3/2 . The under-signed being obliged to vacate his recent shop, in consequence of his lease baving expired, will open a new shop, "fresh and clean," in about 10 days, in the Johnson's Block, where he will be happy to see his old customers. Robert Robison. (verbatim) (1)
1707 - H Nov. 14; adv:2/4 - Rail Road Store. A Mercantile co-partnership has been formed under the firm of D. O. Fanning & Co., commencing from the 20th October last, for the transaction of a General Mercantile Business, and they offer Dry Goods, Cookery, Groceries Hardware, etc. At the old stand of the City Mills Store, foot of Division st. (2)
1708 - H1 Nov. 19; adv:2/6 - W. Hobbs, Jr., Dealer in Dry Goods, Bonnets and Shoes, No. 60 Superior - st., "Empire Store," Merchants' Exchange Buildings. (1)
See also specific trades and commodities
RIOTS, See Mobs & Riots
RIVERS & HARBORS
1709 - H Jan. 3; adv:2/4 - Office of Public Works, Cleveland Harbor, January, Ist, 1844. Sealed Proposals (post paid) will be received at this office, until Monday, the 3d day of February next, at 2 o'clock, P.M., of furnishing and delivering on the Public Works at Cleveland Harbor Shed:
Six Cast Iron Snubbing Posts, six and a half feet in length, and one foot diameter.
A model can be seen, and information given in reference to the same, on application to T. B. W. Stockton, Esq., Superintendent at this office.
The Post Must conform to the model, and be approved by the Super- intendent.
Delivery to be made during the month of April. William Milford, U. S. Agent. (verbatim) (1)
1710 - H Mar. 10; ed:2/2 - The pocketing of the river and barbor bill by President Tyler may be classed as the last bad act of a bad head of a bad administration.
"John Tyler took the sneaking responsibility of pocketing the Harbor Bill, lest Congress should pass it in spite of the veto .... Thank Heaven this country is rid of him."
(6)
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1711 - 1717
RIVERS & HARBORS (Cont'd) 1711 . H Apr. 2:3/3 . At the city council meeting on Mar. 31, the harbor master was directed to report the expense of dredging the river in front of S. Clary's buildings.
(1)
1712 - H Apr. 24:2/4 - At the city council meeting on Apr. 22, the petition of Thomas Richmond for the appointment of a harbor master for Ohio and Cleveland Cities conjointly, inviting a conference of the two cities to that effect, was referred to the committee on public grounds who reported a resolution to that effect. The resolution was adopted.
The harbor master was instructed to remove the obstructions in Cuyahoga river near the new bridge. (2)
1713 - H July 25; ed: 3/1 - The Rock Out - The Racine people are harbor workers in good earnest and are determined to have a good harbor even if Uncle Sam cheerfully refuses to aid in the work. A large rock in the harbor made the entrance difficult and dangerous, and with a spirit worthy of emulation, the people of Racine at a heavy expense and much labor have removed the obstruction entirely, and the ADVOCATE of the 15th is full of glorification on account thereof. Racine is bound to go ahead. (verbatim) (2)
1714 . H Aug. 15; ed:3/2 - J. H. Simpson, first lieutenant, U.S.T.E., has issued a warning to all steamboat masters to pass their craft slowly through the harbor at Erie because of the dredging work now being carried on there.
"Good Joke! A steamboat passing rapidly into Erie would be a novelty the smallest ones are obliged to feel their way in with the Pilot's hand on the backing bell, and two men at the wheel to turn sharp corners." (2)
H Aug. 16; ed:2/1 - See Sectionalism
1715 - H Oct. 21; ed:2/1 - Maumee citizens are endeavoring to secure a 351,000 congressional appropriation to remove all obstructions in the Maumee river, and to make the depth of the channel equal from the mouth of Swan creek to the foot of the rapids.
"The proposed improvement would benefit a large section of country, as well as Maumee and Perrysburgh." (2)
1716 . H Dec. 20:2/2 - Colonel Albert, chief of the topographical engineers, has recommended to Congress lake improvement totaling $376,178. Of this amount, Cleveland is to get $20,000 for harbor improvements here. (3)
See also Shipping & Ships
ROADS & HIGHWAYS
1717 - H Jan. 3:2/2 - At a meeting of the citizens of Cleveland and
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1718 - 1722
ROADS & HIGHWAYS (Cont'd) vicinity last evening at the court house to consider the subject of the construction of a plank road to Wooster, John W. Allen and C. L. Russel were named president and secretary respectively of the organization formed to prosecute the proposed work.
(3)
1718 - H Jan. 6:3/1 - Woolsey has introduced a bill in the state leg- islature to amend the act incorporating the Wayne, Medina, and Cuyahoga Turnpike co. The bill provides that the company may demand and receive the full rates of toll as of the act of Feb. 14, 1844, provided that before demanding full tolls the company shall deliver to the treasurer of Cuyahoga county a bond for $5,000, with sufficient securities, so that the turnpike will be graded and repaired by Dec. 1, 1845. (2)
1719 - H Jan. 14:2/2 - At a meeting of the citizens of Strongsville held in Albion on Jan. 10, for the purpose of considering the building of a plank road from Cleveland to Wooster, Marvin E. Stone was elected chair- man and John Wilson, secretary. It was decided at the meeting that as the road would benefit the whole county lying along the proposed road, every- thing should be done by the people to aid the proposed plan.
The following men were appointed to circulate petitions: John Miller, W. H. Sabin, Josiah Graves, H. L. W. Leonard, and John Watson.
An effort is now being made by the Wayne, Medina, and Cuyahoga Turn- pike co. to obtain from the legislature an increase of the capital stock of said company for the purpose of enabling them to build the road. (3)
1720 - H Jan. 14; ed:3/1 - The proceedings of the Strongsville meeting to discuss the plans for a road from Cleveland to Wooster are printed else- where in today's HERALD.
"There is not a doubt of the benefits that will arise to our citizens, as well as to the inhabitants of the country through which the road will pass, and we rejoice to see that all are awake upon the subject. We hope that no exertions will be spared, and that the work of forming the Company and building the road will be prosecuted with unabated energy."
(3)
1721 - H Jan. 21:2/3 - A meeting of the citizens of Parma was held at the Charles Hood hotel, on Jan. 14 for the purpose of considering the pro- priety of building a plank road from Cleveland to Wooster. John A. Ackley was appointed chairman, and F. F. Cogswell, secretary. After a discussion in favor of the road, a committee was appointed, on motion of H. K. Freeman, to consult with committees and citizens of other town- ships. The committee was composed of the following: William Humphrey, Moses Towl, James M. Brown, Isaac Burnham, and Jesse K. Freeman. (6)
1722 - H Jan. 21; ed: 3/2 - The citizens of Parma, in a meeting held on Jan. 14, approved the plan of building a plank road from Cleveland to Wooster.
"Let the ball roll on and the road be built as speedily as possible." (4)
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1723 - 1727
ROADS & HIGHWAYS (Cont'd)
1723 - H Jan. 28:3/2 - In a letter to the editor, "H" says: Are the people of Cleveland to have a plank road or not? Is the most important subject to every property holder to lie along from year to year, or has there been enough interest awakened to ensure the construction of a road from this city to Wooster? "If the city of Cleveland had two Plank Roads terminating in it, each 50 miles long, they would increase the business at least one-third; and could a Road be made to Monroeville, it would intersect the Railroad from Sandusky city south, which passes thro' the best wheat counties of the State." (2)
1724 - H Jan. 31:2/3 . In a letter to the editor, "B" says: The suggestion of "H" for a plank road running directly east is worthy of attention. The route through Mayfield, Chester, etc., to the Pennsylvania line, would pass through a fine country; but would not a road passing through Warrensville, Orange, etc., striking the Pennsylvania line in Kinsman, in Trumbull county, be more beneficial to stockholders?
"If the Farmers on either of the routes wish a Plank-Road, let them make it manifest while the subject is before the People." (2)
1725 - H Feb. 3:2/2 . In a letter to the editor, "Shardon" says: Having noticed the presentation of a bill in the senate to incorporate the Wooster, Medina and Cuyahoga Plank Road co., the provisions of which contemplate the construction of a road from Wooster by way of Wadsworth and Sharon in Medina county by the nearest and most practicable route to Cleveland, per- haps it would not be improper to discuss the merits of the route contem- plated by the act referred to. The right of way can be easily secured and there is an abundance of suitable timber available. The road will pass over one of the most productive and fertile sections of Ohio. It will also pass the great coal fields of Chippewa township. The inhabitants in this section will contribute largely toward building the road.
Since the foregoing statement can be relied upon, will not the friends of the measure living in Cleveland and Wooster, who are greatly interested and will be most benefited by the road, take hold of it in earnest and take the necessary steps to procure the passage of the bill by calling public meetings and urging upon the legislature its speedy passage? (9)
1726 - H Feb. 3:2/2,3 . A meeting of the citizens of Wadsworth took place in the office of Aaron Pardee on Jan. 24 for the consideration of the sub- ject of a plank road from Cleveland via Sharon and Wadsworth to Wooster, at which Sherman Loomis, Aaron Pardee, and William M. Eyles were appointed a committee to adopt resolutions.
On motion of Aaron Pardee it was resolved that the proceedings of the meeting be signed by the chairman and secretary and forwarded to the editors of newspapers here and at Wooster with the request to publish them. 1 (7)
1727 - H Feb. 3:3/3 - Notice is hereby given that a petition will be presented
306
CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1728 - 1733
ROADS & HIGHWAYS (Cont'd) to the commissioners of Cuyahoga county at their next session on the first Monday in March next, praying they will appoint a committee to view out and if they think expedient to lay out a county road, beginning in the cen- ter of the road leading from the state road on the east side of the Ohio canal to Newburgh near the south side of Irad Kelley's farm in the township of In- dependence, thence easterly through tract three, east of the river along the north side of A. Robenet's nursery to the west line of Bedford township, thence northeasterly to the north line of Noah Sawyer's lot, thence along said line to the road now known as the old state road leading from Cleve- land to Hudson, thence north on said road about 50 rods to the line between N. H. Joy and Wetherly Nye, thence easterly on said line and most eligible ground to intersect the road leading from the canal up Tinker's creek on Mr. Wakefield's farm near the dwelling house. (verbatim) (3)
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1728 - H Feb. 13:3/2 - The people of Massillon are talking of building a Plank Road to Osnaburgh, and one to Dalton, with the view of continuing it to Wooster. The people of Grafton, Lorain County, are taking steps to secure the location of the proposed Plank Road from Cleveland to Wooster through that rich township, as the distance by that route would be only slightly increased, and its feasibility, owing to the level country through which it would pass, is thought to be greater than any other pro- posed. (verbatim) (2)
H Feb. 14:3/1 - See Schools & Seminaries
1729 - H Feb. 17:3/2 - A meeting of the citizens of Granger was held on Feb. 10, to consider the subject of a plank road from Cleveland to Wooster via Wadsworth and Granger. A committee was appointed to draft resolutions expressive of the sense of the meeting.
(3)
1730 - H Mar. 3:3/2 - Bills have passed the House, to incorporate the Wooster, Harrisville, Grafton and Cleveland, the Black River and Sullivan, and the Millersburg and Wooster Plank Road companies. (verbatim) (1)
1731 - H Mar. 11:2/4 - The Commissioners of Cuyahoga County, at their present March session, have determined on one-fifth of one per cent or twenty cents on each hundred dollars valuation as a road tax in said county for the current year, and that the said tax may be discharged by labor on the roads under the direction of the Supervisors of the several districts at the rate of seventy-five cents per day. J. A. Briggs, Auditor, By D. R. Whipple, Deputy. Commissioner's Office. (verbatim) (1)
1732 - H Mar. 11:3/1 - The bill to authorize the City of Cleveland to subscribe stock in a plank road from Cleveland to Wooster, has passed the House. (verbatim) (1)
1733 - H Mar. 15:2/2 - In a letter to the editor, "A Farmer" says: "The
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1734 - 1735
ROADS & HIGHWAYS (Cont'd)
conditions and Natural resourses, such as level plains and forests of Norway pine as are available in construction of plank roads in Canada, are entirely lacking in Ohio so as to make the building of similar roads here impracticable.
Now, Mr. Editor, I have no objections to individuals experimenting with their own Money, but I do protest to the doctrine that a bare majority of voters shall have the power to Mortgage our city for such Visionary projects, or any other. Our City was chartered for no such purpose, and our taxes are high enough already.
:. "A good and durable road can be constructed of stone from Cleveland to Wooster with far less expense, including decay and repairs, in my humble estimation," (10)
1734 - H Mar. 21:2/1 - In a letter to the editor, "A Canadian" says: "I notice a communication in the Cleveland HERALD, over the signature of 'A Farmer,' on the subject of plank roads, and alluding to one in Canada. The 'Farmer' is entirely mistaken in his principal facts. His notice of a plank road from Long Point, running 30 miles into the country, must refer to the Port Stanley and London road, commencing about 30 miles above Long Point. The duration of plank roads is considered settled at ten years in Canada, by actual experience. It is estimated that they will pay for themselves."
HERALD: "Our correspondent is here handled pretty plainly, and yet appropriately by one who knows from observation .... We care but very little what is done, whether Railroads or Plank Roads; but let us in all faith have something .... We observe that the commissioners of the 'Milan and Richland Plank Road Company, ' are to meet at Milan on the 28th inst. to open the bocks and receive subscriptions to the capital stock of the company. We hope ere long to hear something more upon this subject by a gentleman now in Canada for the purpose of examining their roads thoroughly." (12)
1735 - H Mar. 26:3/2,3 - In a letter to the editor, "A Farmer" says: I observed in the HERALD of Mar. 21 an article from the Milan TRIBUNE on the subject of plank roads.
George Geddes, Esq., of Camilus, N. Y., visited Canada for the purpose of examining plank roads. He states that on the great road from Toronto to Kingston, there are 14 miles of planks. They were laid eight years ago,and are 16 feet long and 3 inches thick, on four sills four inches square, fastened by one spike in each end of the plank.
My Canadian friends say that ten years is settled as the duration of plank roads. Geddes says the hemlock planks wore out in eight years. This may be due to the increase in travel.
The principle that a bare majority shall have power to force payment for projects in which the minority have no faith, is the main object for consideration with those on whom the burden rests.
Will the citizens of Cleveland be gulled by a few self interested individuals who may have a large number of city lots to sell, and wish
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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1845
Abstracts 1736 - 1737
ROADS & HIGHWAYS (Cont'd)
thus to raise the price, and before these bonds are paid, and without paying much increased taxes, dispose of said lots, leaving the purchaser in the boat to pay the bonds, after paying perhaps double the value of the lots? You may say this insinuation is unfair; but is it not a charitable one? For who, except some speculator, can wish our citizens loaded with unnecessary debts? thus mortgaging their property to the day of judgment, when execution may sell them out of house and home.
"Every intelligent man must admit that a railroad is the best kind yet known for this location. They have been thoroughly tested, and stock investments can be obtained more easily than for any other." (21)
1736 - H Mar. 29; ed: 2/2,3 . As it is about time to "work the roads" we copy from the last Warren CHRONICLE an excellent communication from the Hon. Elisha Whittlesey, which is deserving the attention of Supervisors and others who have the direction of repairing roads.
Mr. Whittlesey says: If my observations are correct, we err frequently in two particulars in constructing and repairing roads. The first is annually ploughing and scraping the ground into a narrow sharp ridge. Travel is confined to one track principally and every cavity and rut, from the closeness of the earth, retains the water and in a short time the wheels sink below the original surface of the ground. Having waded through mud for the most of the year, the process of ploughing and scraping is repeated each succeeding spring. If care had been taken to drain off the water, and no more earth had been scraped than was necessary to fill up the holes and inequalities and give the road a slightly convex form, leaving sufficient breadth between the ditches for several tracks, the road would have been smooth and solid for most of the year and would have required little or no labor for its repair.
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