The National Republican And Ohio Political Register

CHEERING PROSPECTS!

Water lime has recently been found on the line of Canal between the Portage summit and the Cuyahoga River, and also near New-Philadelphia, in the county of Tuscarawas, and is supposed to exist in abundance along the valley of the Tuscarawas and of the Cuyahoga. Inexhaustible quarries of free stone are found at short distances all along both these valleys, and at the Portage summit.

The discovery of water cement at the Portage summit is very important, as a larger number of locks are to be constructed between this summit and the Cuyahoga River, than on any other part of the Canal.

Liberal donations, in aid of the Canal Fund, have been obtained from individuals who own property along the northern section of the Canal, which is so situated as to be much enhanced in value by the location. These donations, which do credit to the patriotism and liberality of the individuals who have made them, will aid considerably in the payment of the interest on loans, while the work is progressing.

Important donations in the middle and southern parts of the state, we understand, are confidently expected, and additional sums, to a considerable amount, in the northern part.-Cleaveland Herald.

The Ohio Canal Commissioners have determined on putting under contract during the present season, provided reasonable offers for doing the work are received, so much of the line of the Ohio Canal as extends from Cleaveland to Kendal, in the county of Stark, which includes a large amount of lockage. Also, about seven miles of line near the Licking summit, the work of which will consist chiefly of excavation; and so much of the line of the Miami Canal as extends from Middletown, in the county of Butler, to a point at or near the city of Cincinnati, consisting of excavation, with some embankments, and a moderate amount of lockage. It is expected the Commissioners will require most of the contracts to be completed during the year 1826, and some of them during the present year.

That part of the line commencing at the Portage summit and extending northwardly towards the Lake, will be first prepared for contract, and 12 or 15 miles will probably be prepared for letting as early as the 6th of June.

Public notice will from time to time be given, stating the precise time that certain parts of the line will be ready for contract, and the time and place of receiving bids will be designated, so that those who wish to take jobs may be accommodated.

ALFRED KELLY, Acting Com'r.
May 12, 1825.