ANNALS OF CLEVELAND

CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1838
Abstracts 2092 - 2096
RAILROADS (Cont'd)
2092 - H&G Mar. 27; ed:2/2 - In a brief account of the proceedings of
the railroad convention recently held at Harrisburgh, the superior
advantages of the Cleveland route over that terminating at Erie was
duly recognized by that body.
"On the whole the prospect of final success was never more flattering
than at present, but the times must mend before money can be raised for
this or any other purpose." (12)
2093 • H&G Apr. 6:2/3 - With a continuous line of railroad from this
point to Philadelphia in operation, the spring business of the whole
country bordering on the lakes would seek that channel, and pour into
Pittsburgh and Philadelphia the wealth and trade of a territory sufficient
in size and resources to constitute an empire. To realize the
truth of this assertion, it is only necessary to witness the arrival
and departures of steamboats and shipping at our wharves for the past
ten days. (6)
2094 . H&G May 7; ed:2/3 - To aid in the completion of her favorite
work, Baltimore has invited Pittsburgh to attend the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad convention to be held at Robbstown on May 9. The Pittsburgh
Board of Trade promptly responded by appointing 30 delegates to represent
the interests of that city.
"Pittsburgh papers say the convention will be a pretty large one, and
we shall look for the proceedings with considerable interest, such is the
close connexion between the prosperity and advancement of Cleveland and
Pittsburgh by every proposed channel of trade with the Atlantic cities." (3)
2095 - H&G May 22; ed: 2/3 - We learn that business has fairly commenced
on 15 miles of the Mad River and Lake Erie railroad. Freight and passenger
cars are now making regular trips between Sandusky City and Bellevue.
"The first run from Bellevue to Sandusky was made in 40 minutes, to
the great enjoyment of passengers and spectators, and freight of cattle
and dogs, who had no ear for the music of the shri 11 steam whistle." (2)
2096 - H&G June 8:2/3 - At a conference held by John W. Willey, Edmund
Clark, and H. CanfieH on behalf of the directors of the Cleveland and
Warren railroad, and P. M. Weddell, R. Hi lliard, and L. Case on the part
of the agents of the City of Cleveland, it was deemed advisable to recommend
to each of said boards that they send a portion of their respective
members to the eastern cities at the same time, and as soon hereafter as
the prospects of succeeding to the best advantage and their engagements
will permit, to act in concert, and in the aid of each other;s views, in
obtaining a loan of $200,000 for the city of Cleveland, and in obtaining
substantial subscriptions of stock in said road by individuals to such
amount as with the state stock to which they will then be entitled, and
the aid of the subscription by the city, will be sufficient to construct
said road to the Pennsylvania line in the direction of Pittsburgh.
(verbatim) (4)
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