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Domestic News
August 13, 1825
Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
The Canal Convention of Pennsylvania at Harrisburg passed a resolution commending sister states' infrastructure efforts and advocating for Pennsylvania to provide necessary support, including for a Potomac-to-Ohio canal and New York's Susquehannah connection.
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The following is one of the resolutions passed by the Canal Convention of Pennsylvania, at Harrisburg: It shows a liberality and good feeling which is highly commendable.
Resolved, That we regard with satisfaction the efforts of our sister states to make extended improvements; and that, in our opinion, a wise and liberal policy requires of Pennsylvania to grant to them every just and legal facility, wherever her concurrence may be necessary, to their successful prosecution, and that we have witnessed with pleasure the progress made towards laying out a canal from the Potomac to the Ohio, as well as the steps taken by the state of New-York for forming a connection with the north branch of the Susquehannah.
Resolved, That we regard with satisfaction the efforts of our sister states to make extended improvements; and that, in our opinion, a wise and liberal policy requires of Pennsylvania to grant to them every just and legal facility, wherever her concurrence may be necessary, to their successful prosecution, and that we have witnessed with pleasure the progress made towards laying out a canal from the Potomac to the Ohio, as well as the steps taken by the state of New-York for forming a connection with the north branch of the Susquehannah.
What sub-type of article is it?
Infrastructure
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Canal Convention
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Potomac Ohio Canal
Susquehannah Connection
Infrastructure Support
Where did it happen?
Harrisburg
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Harrisburg
Event Details
Resolution passed by the Canal Convention of Pennsylvania expressing satisfaction with sister states' improvement efforts and recommending Pennsylvania grant facilities for their success, noting progress on Potomac to Ohio canal and New-York's Susquehannah connection.