When was it published?

February 7, 1821 in The Hillsborough Recorder

Domestic News February 7, 1821

The Hillsborough Recorder

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Ohio Legislature, Canal Bill, Erie Canal, Ohio River Falls, Governor Engineer

Hillsboro, Orange County, North Carolina

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What is this article about?

A Cincinnati, Ohio newspaper on January 8 reports that the Ohio House passed a bill authorizing the Governor to hire an engineer to survey sites for permanent canals around the Ohio River falls. Another bill for a canal linking Lake Erie to the Ohio River awaits discussion in the legislature, with the paper urging support for the Erie Canal project.

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The Cincinnati, (Ohio) paper of January 8, states that a bill had passed the House of Representatives of Ohio, which authorizes the Governor to employ an engineer to examine the grounds on each side the Ohio river, at the falls, with a view of making a permanent Canal on each side of said falls. There is also a bill before the Legislature, but which had not yet been brought up for discussion, respecting a canal between lake Erie and the Ohio river. The paper before us says, "the day that the Erie canal is completed, will be a proud era in the history of Ohio, and we cannot dismiss the subject without earnestly entreating our legislators to put forth the energies of the state in its behalf."

What sub-type of article is it?

Infrastructure Politics

What keywords are associated?

Ohio Legislature Canal Bill Erie Canal Ohio River Falls Governor Engineer

Where did it happen?

Ohio

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Primary Location

Ohio

Event Date

January 8

Event Details

A bill passed the House of Representatives of Ohio authorizing the Governor to employ an engineer to examine grounds on each side of the Ohio River at the falls for permanent canals. Another bill before the Legislature, not yet discussed, concerns a canal between Lake Erie and the Ohio River. The newspaper expresses enthusiasm for the Erie Canal's completion as a proud era for Ohio and urges legislators to support it.