The North-Carolina standard., 1849-02-21
, Fsrthe North Carolina Standard.
THE CENTRAL ILkRoAD. = -

II Mr.. EDITOR: It's very mortlfylng 10 my tesHpg
of State pride as citizen of North Carolnas to nea
from various quarters as well as to see from indica
ens given in your nseful Journal, that this magmn
cent plan, the Central Rail Road, for the improve
ment of our native State-tThe good Old MOTIF
State, whose interests we all so much desire 70 ses
promoted and advanced by all possible means is des
tined to meet with opposition of'somewhat a formt
dable nature. had until recently indulged tne
pleasing hope that the period had arrived In the ms
tory of our glorious Old State when all could easl-
ly see the great disadvantages under which our In,
dustrious and economical farmers necessarily laboreo
in consequence of the umimproved condition OF Norm
Carolina Of the first States to enter t4S Daltie
field for American freedom, but unfortunately M
the rear of of her sister States OF In
ternal Improvement; and l therefore, hoped tina,
every plausible effort for eleVating the character o
ed the sanguine hope that we should go forward IN
future, not however, without exercising great eau
on with regard to devising means and Plans Wtnout
impediments of any considerable extent In the I'M
provement of State, the development OF our re-
sources and in the advancement OF the respective IN
terests of our law-abidng and peace-lovlng lnhao-
tants. But it that we are about to be met at
the very Threshold and told, thus tar thou mayest
90 and no farther.' Now, Mr.. Editor. it is well for
us to consider the objections of fellow citizens
to this great State improvement, and see If we can
not convince them that they acting dlametrlcaly
in opposition to their indivual interests as we
as in a manner well adapted to derogate from the
character of the 'Old North State," whose reputa-
ton has hitherto been ably sustained by her many
distinguished and loyal sons. In order to do this
successfully, it is necessary that we, as citizens OF
the same SOIL and seeking to advance the same inter-
ests-for will not do the opponents of this State
measure the injustice say they do not feel Inter
ested in in the welfare of the State-should regar9
each other brothers entertaining honest
but desirous of accomplishing the same noble pur-
poses-the advancement of the general interests of
the State, and the maintenance OF Its honor. am
one of those firm believers In republican form OF
government, who entertain doubts about the abuse
dana
should seek to advance their pers onal interests
by deceving the people, which fear is sometimes
the case in enlightened land; and our people
should therefore watch with care their interests,
without placing too much confidence IN NOISY
politicians of the day, (some of whom are our most
worthy citizens, though not universally the case)
and thus build up for themselves name which neith-
er merit natural ability could ever accord to them
am far from believing that the important measure
with which commenced this communication, is now
receiving opposition from the honest farmers of our
country, without having pretext which they regard
as plausible and commendable 1t is therefore Sc
rious and solemn duty of the friends of this measure
to consider their objections and convince them OF
their error if possible, that may all shoul-
der shoulder in the great work OF showing forward
the tide of improvement with prudence and discre-
lion. fear that those who are disposed to condemn
this measure and thereby put their seal of disaPpro
baton upon a general system OF judlclous improve
nent have reflected seriously upon the disastrous
consequences of the misguided course they are pur-
hose who reject all theory as impracticable and deu
sive. Such is most certainly ungenerous, If
not very ruinous in its ultimate effects. They~have
lrrived at the conclusion that Rail Roads cannot be
profitable in North Carolina, because the Raleigh
md CASTOR Rail Road has fallen far short of the
expectations of its friends; and though we are COM
,eed to admit that this Road has not In all proba-
,ility up to the expectations of those who as
sisted in its construction, not on this account
orced to give up arguments in favor of Rail
For fhoro IN h6
or this failure, and such as seen so evident to the
mind, that it is matter OF astonishment how its
riends with circumstances in plain view before them,
could ever have expected to realize ANY benefit as
tockholders in this Road But we suppose that the
sectional spirit which prevailed at that time warm
ID up their zeal to rival their brothers of the Will
nngton Road, that they were determined to build 1t
egardless of circumstances And it's evident that the
legislature greatly fred in giving countenance to
his spirit, rather than interposing and reconciling
hem by centering the friends Of both routes some
,enera plan adapted to promote the interest of the
Individual stockholders well as the State at large.
However, that is matter that is past, and one with
which we have nothing to do at present, but to inn
rove the future by avoiding the rock on which they
plit We know, Mr.. Editor that the fact Of failures
N the part of the stockholders in the Raleigh and
iaston Road in realizing the profits from their in
estment that predicted, has prejudiced the minds
f very considerable portion of the people of our
State against all Rail Roads, especially if the State
to have any share in providing means for construct
NO. 1neSe preluQceS you VIII allow NE 70 give a |
assing notice in this communcation-which1 have |
lready extended to length exceeding the bounds
hat ought to have occupied. We are informed by |
he opponents of the Central Route, that the State
as already lost a considerable amount by her con-
ection with Rail Roads, and especially by her con
ection with the Raleigh and CASTOR Road This I
much, Mr.. Editor, we admit; but at the same time
norm friends that the best way of getting out of
difficulty when we have found that we have made a
ad bargain is to devise means, if possible to make it
eld something rather than stop in despair and give
p every thing. When the Legislature assembled
n November last they found that the Raleigh and
1aston Road was in the hands of the State by the
of their predecessors, and they felt it their duty
the representatives Of the people, to do the best
Tith it they could. They that it was impossible
D make the Road profitable without some extension,
nd they knew that it would take considerable appro
rations put it in repair during the next years
f its operation and they therefore had to come to
ne of two conclusions, namely: to consent for the
tate TO continue making Improbable appropriations
repairing the old Road consent to appropriate
n additional sum for the extension of the Road in
7hich latter event it confidently believed that
he State would not only realize profit from the 1
took, but also would receive equivalent for rthe
mount already appropriated. In this view of the /
ubect, it does clear, that the Legisla-
has pursued the proper that it is matter
surprise how any can be found to oppose it. l !
ope hear this subject fnlly discussed here
fter by more able than myself ,.t
A NORTH CAROLINIAN.
Coon SPECULATION. 1t is said that a distin-
uished fashionable tailor of this city, who had an
rder to make two suits of clothes for Gen. Taylor
aving completed his order, and hinted it the
trees, there general rush of well-dressed gen.
emen into his shop, all earnestly requesting to be
lowed to look at the said clothes, and particularly
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