The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1837-12-08
From he Fpyetteriie Observer.
FAYETTEVILLE AND WESTERN RAIL
ROAD

ROAD.
The last Salisbury Carolinian asks for IN.
formation in relation 10 the progress oil the
Survey, and the prospect OF The ultimate
s1ccess of this work, or whether II has been
abandoned.
We have not had an opportunity OF con-
sul,ine the proper authorizes since the Ia
rolunian cane TO hand but can state that
the Survey VAS long since completed, ana
all the Engineers discharged, except two,
who we're necessary 10 complete The f'sli'
mates, Maps, &c. Tha, these gentlemen
have been asslduousy engaged IA thai duty
until few DAYS past, when 1t was hnlshed'
TO the great satisfaction, as we have learned
of those who have examined the work.
Ii appears to US that the inquiry as to the
prospects of its ultimate accomplishment,
would have been better addressed TO the
friends Of the work in The west, than from
them TO the officers of the Company. It's
manifest to all that there can be no hope 81
IFS success without the aid Of the W Test, AMI
\ It is equally man fest that that aud has not
been extended, from any part oi the West,
with the exception oil Salisbury. hat
town manislested noble resolution to do It's
duty, ana redeem its promises; aud with
the same spirit ia other towns aud counties,
We should have had 40 cause To fear Tor The
result. There is yet tune lett, during
which those interested may stall avail them.
selves Of the lbeTats Of the Legislature,
4 The necessary individual subscriptions must
be made aud oue fourth Of the whole amount
actual, paid, before the 81 Monday ol No.
yrmbrr next, to enlitle the Company to The
State subscription Of two flths. Fayette.
vile aud Salisbury have done, and stand
ready 10 do their duty. The remainder 81
the West have not. They have as yet lof.
ieiled their pledge.
Mai. Mcneil, the Chef Engineer, arriy
cd here Yesterday, aud We understand will
not listen 10 The idea OF Abandoning The work.
tie stands ready TO pledge himself to ITS
success, by a subscription On has osn ac'
count of $50, 00a, VIII this fact gtye con.
hdeuce 10 those vho, If any such there be,
doubt Of the complete success Of the work,
IT they will put their shoulders to the Wheel !
Ii not, We knos not What we eau ~n
Weuudcrsland that meeting ofibew1
pan, atll b. called al ~ early day, ~henN
Report and Estimates sill L. Submitted.
7. S.-See Mapr MgNctil's conRlunl.
cation.
OgFicE FAYETTEVILLE tNa " rslakN Roam,
N5sei4bct -. ss27. n
M Hale observe ~ lhls sack 5 Nrs-
tern Caroilnlau an edltorai asking tniofisa.
ton respecting the proceedings 81 our kai
; Road Company. take great pleasure 10
aiIordtng all the information 10 mS pswer,
! ii tepl, thereto. The eyqcnmeulal Sur.
yeys hase al been completed. -Four routes
have been separated, and thoroughly sur
seyed-connecing the Cape Fear River
II this tosn az a starting place, With the
ladkn al some point above the Naffo@a.
am happy 70 AID, thai route has bern
found Us favorable az our mes, sangu,ue es
pectaiioas could have desired. NatupHriaal
difficulty presents itself lGtecJ IN t.lher u
lhe routes. have with me NOW tie neccs
sary data, and materials with proiiles and
naps Of tic several routes, a,th winch |
shall instantly proceed % New infh, 80
that 10 connection With &. W " hlstlur,
E.q., my professional CO adJu'or, ! may
forthwith report TO the Board II Directors.
| shall complete ny Report Nth alI *.
! petition, - as to Be prepared 70 present It
IN person 81 General Neeisg 81 The Stock
holders, Which understand the DIRECTORY
: contemplate 10 convene 4. l.lncointon, at
an eatls day. The present subscriptions
amount, ! learn, 10 abeat SL25 600 A.
sumlpg one million q the ptobab'c cost u
the entire Road, an estimate not lnr from
the true one, wc should require s385 600 10
complete our three fiihs 1t tho Capital
Stock, 50 AZ to secure the States aubscup
ton. have not allowed myself to despair
about the ultimate prosecution u this work
: 50 necessary 10 the Western part Of our
J State. Under ny advice, the Report has
J been withheld during the uhexampIed Dis
> lress winch has lefyaded all glasses the
y past Summer, aud cannot lhbk that IVES
tern North Carolina will suffer the PROJECT
I 10 be abandoned, when tie subscription II
D 50 small sum of money would ensure its
. vigorous prosecution aud completion.
: During my late visit 10 Buncambe aud
J The adjacent Counties, had the pleasure ii
meeting with some distinguished cltlxens ol
/ that section Of the State, interested N tie
work, and was pleased 10 see IN theu 40 "a.
abated interest.
10 concuslau ! may be permitted 70 add,
thai II needs only tho hearty and undivided