The Charlotte journal. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1835-1851, 1837-03-17

Bank Of Cape Fenr.-CoI. John d. Jones
has been elected President Of this Ins,ltu.
ton, rice Gen. James Owen, resigned-the
latter having been chosen President Of The
wilmington and Halifax Rail Road Conpa-
ny rice Gov. Dudley resigned.
Raleigh and Columbia Rail Rodd.-A
meeting was neId in this City, on Tuesday
ias'' Tor The purpose Of adopting effective
measures ior prosecuting the Rail Road
from this City 10 the South. Carolina line.
through Moore and Richmond counties-a
charter for which was granted bv the last
Legislature. About eighty thousand dol
lars we're promptly subscribed, and we have
no doubt that the subscription, in few DAYS.
will reach 100000. This is yerv hand.
some subscription indeed, considering that
our Citizens had previously invested more
than $500, 600 in the Gastun Rail Road.
II proves that we have an energy 10 carry
on works Of useful improvement, which is
not to be palsled by the cold neglect Of the
Legislature. Raj. Register.
Our Rail Road GgGia.-The SubscriD.
lions TO the Fayetteville and Western Raj
Road, are progressing IN a manner calcua-
ted to inspire the confidence Of those inter.
ested IN this important State work. W;
understand that an extensive Mercantile
House IN New York, has made liberal
subscription for the stock of this Road and
little doubt IS entertained, when the 2royi-
slons Of the Charter are understood by the
capitalists Of that city, that large subscrip-
tons will be made by them. The unlimi.
ted confidence reposcd 10 Major Mcneil
(our Eoglneer) has induced large invest
menis OF money recommended BY him, and
as he has given such unequivocal proofs of
his belief, not only Of the prac,icabllty but
Of the profit OF rail road from the Cape
Fear TO the ladkin, we cannot but believe
"heE bls report is made, (Which will be
done as soon as the surveys are completely
that large additions will be made to the
subscriptions by men seeking safe and pro-
htable investment Of their mouey.-FGy.
Journal.
Aleiter dated Washington, Feb 90, 1887,
says" There is a rumor very prevalent
today, that during Santa Ana's visit To-
W ashlneton, a secret treaty between him
aud the President of the United States was
agreed upon, and signed, and that Santa
Ana undertook TO have his treaty con6rm-
ed as soon as he should be in a situation la
use hls influence at home. The return OF
the Pioneer is looked for with some inter
est, as it is believed that she would be de-
tanned there long enough TO be able TO bring
back authentic information on which pref.
" safe conclusion may be formed as TO the
probable result. | am told that the Pio-
ueer may be looked for before the adjourn
,nent of the Senate which is to commence
us session 90 the 4th OF March, so that if
Confirmation Of the Treaty should be re-
reNed by that vessel the Senate may have
time TO act upon it. If this be correct il
may seem surprising To some that the Presi-
lent should come to Congress aud ask for
IN Act OF Reprlsals and the only reasona-
Die way Of accounting for II is, that such is
he greedlness, after power, that be viii
accumulate 1t in his hands whether he has
necessity for using it, or whether it is
likely 10 be useless"
Aro'red at idSt,-The Emancipation Of
has distinctly taken ground as
he advocate of amalIama'ion of co,ogS By
Every man to his taste.-
Y. Y. Com.