CHILlCOTHE, (ohio,) July s.
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We learn from a gentleman who last eve
ming returned from the Licking summit,
that the commencement of the Ohio Canal,
and the Ath of July were celebrated in a man
ner worthy of the event and of those engag-
ed in it. The Hon. De Witt Clinton, the
great champion of internal improvements,
was present and threw up the first spade
flll of earth. 1t is thought there was at least
ten thousand persons present who witnessed
this interesting scene. We feel much pride
in stating that Kings company of Independ
ent Blues, who left here on Friday last,
surpassed any troops on the ground in their
appearance and discipline. About five in
the evening, they took up the line of march
in handsome style, under command of Mr..
Skerret, (Col. King being detained as Aid
Governor Morrow,) and proceeded cn their
return home.