They are of opinion, that an appropriation for erecting a bridge over the Youghiogany River would be improper at this time, because, by law, the superintendent, in making the road, has power to deviate from the original survey, only that the road shall pass through the principal points established. If, then, a bridge should be erected over the said river, that place must necessarily become fixed as a point to which the road must lead, and being many miles in advance of the parts of the road contracted for, might prove inconvenient in the further prosecution of the work.
The committee respectfully submit the following resolutions:
Resolved, That $30,000, in addition to the sums heretofore appropriated, and reimbursable by the same fund, shall be appropriated for making the road leading from Cumberland to Brownsville.
Resolved, That provision be made for the levying of toll sufficient to keep the same in repair.
Resolved, That it is inexpedient to appropriate money for erecting a bridge over Youghiogany River on the said road.
The report was referred to a Committee of the Whole on Thursday next.
Monday, April 20.
Death of the Vice President.
A message was received from the Senate, announcing the death of the Vice President of the United States, and the resolution they had adopted.
The House agreed to consider the joint resolution as above stated.