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Domestic News
February 13, 1828
Virginia Statesman
Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Commentary on New York's canal policy adding $100 million to state property, contrasting with Virginia's lack of improvement despite natural advantages; praises Pennsylvania's roads, canals, wool, and manufactures for similar benefits.
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[Raleigh Register]
Policy of N. York.—We lately mentioned one instance of the effect of the policy of Virginia; its opposite is in the estimate of Gov. Clinton, that the canals of New York have added one hundred millions of dollars to the property of the people of that state. We think the estimate is a reasonable one. The Roads and canals of Pennsylvania have probably benefited that state in an equal amount; and as much has been added to each by wool growing and various manufactures, profitably employing many thousands of persons and furnishing an invaluable market for the farmers. Virginia might have been what either of these states is, had labor been honored in that commonwealth. Indeed, she has within herself more natural advantages than New York or Pennsylvania but the disposition to improve them has been unhappily wanting.
Niles
Policy of N. York.—We lately mentioned one instance of the effect of the policy of Virginia; its opposite is in the estimate of Gov. Clinton, that the canals of New York have added one hundred millions of dollars to the property of the people of that state. We think the estimate is a reasonable one. The Roads and canals of Pennsylvania have probably benefited that state in an equal amount; and as much has been added to each by wool growing and various manufactures, profitably employing many thousands of persons and furnishing an invaluable market for the farmers. Virginia might have been what either of these states is, had labor been honored in that commonwealth. Indeed, she has within herself more natural advantages than New York or Pennsylvania but the disposition to improve them has been unhappily wanting.
Niles
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
Infrastructure
Politics
What keywords are associated?
New York Canals
Virginia Policy
Economic Benefits
State Infrastructure
Wool Growing
Manufactures
What entities or persons were involved?
Gov. Clinton
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Key Persons
Gov. Clinton
Outcome
canals added one hundred millions of dollars to new york property; similar benefits from pennsylvania roads, canals, wool growing, and manufactures.
Event Details
Estimate by Gov. Clinton highlights benefits of New York canals; contrasts with Virginia's failure to improve natural advantages through honoring labor; praises Pennsylvania's infrastructure and industries for economic gains.