Washington telegraph., 1851-12-17

Oots VI OCpOSllcO Ou SlOIC, Ill = ing
half-builr shed. resulting not only i'll in
calculable loss to every one connected
with each particular transaction, but t.
the State a; large, and others abroad with
whom we are intimately connected in
our commercial relations. In the dis
charge of these unthankful labors. we
urgently submit. if such a deplorabe
state of things ought of right TO exist. in
country abOunding i'll such abundant
aud varied resources. for the construction
or easy and cheap railroads. and all the
business facilities which are requisite to
make us prosperous people?
We wish every Arkuns1an could trav-
el abroad, aud witness with his own eyes
the miraculous efects that railroads have
already produced. and, are still producing
upon the comrnsree Of every terminus.
and the prosperity of the intermediate
country. He would a: once become
calnorous for railroads through Arkansas.
Nor would he be satisfied with talking
about them, but would 60 to work with
energy, and aid i'll building them. Vii
lagos once far III the interior, and with
out markes for their produce, would
1hen spring up along the lines. Farms
tha: once were almost valueIsss because
OF their remoteness from market. would
treble III value, having the advantage
and choice of markets. not only on the
Mississippi, but Others connected with
that great avenue OF trade.
Then. and not till then, will the floods
of immigration, which daily lhroDg our
roads. weDdIng their way 10 Te1aS. as
the laud of promise. think of locating III
Arkansas. although we have mllliOus of
acres OF the most fertile public lands and
climate unsurpassed tor mliduess and
saIubrity. by auy State i'll the Umon.
We could dwell long upon this inter.
esting subject, were il suited to the scope
OF this address, but will not only crave
indulgence TO SAY. while these facts cam
not be controvertet, that we do. ia com
mon with our other tellowcltizens. ex-
tenC the hand of fellowship To etnyramts.
whether from the older States. or across
the Atlantic, aud invite them to come
aud settle among us. aud give Arkansas
trial.
In order 10 bring the minds of our peo-
"a fair issue, and bring up the question OF
directly uniting Ihe energies OF the
whole Sale, III the construction OF a
great CENTRAL RAILROAD, III Which all
can, in common fairness. participate, we
propose for your consideration the location
of such road: 10 confluence Oh tue Mis-
sisSippl river opposite the city "t MeHi-
phis, running from thence i'll direct line
through the heart of the State 10 Little
Rock. aud trolR thence To the Southern
boundary of this State. at or near Fulton,
uu Red river, To connect with Texas.
With two MAIN lateral branches. one
from the city of l,ittle Rock TO Van Bu
rem aud Fort Smith, terminating at our
western or Indiau border, and the other
from the most available point Tor traihc
and travel OH The Southern sectIOn-to
conuee, with the Mississippi river at or
nearly opposite Na,chez-tO drain the
valleys OF Washi,a and Red river and
their trihutar,es. In order 10 form a:
once a company tor carrying INTO effect
the object, under the General Corporation
Law OF this State. free for every one 10
take as much stock as they may choose,
and as the lnitlatory step 10 give It per-
manency, TO pay into the hands vi a
Treasurer per cent. of the amount sub
scribed, which would authorize and ell
title every slockholder TO one vote for eaca
lDO shares, aud thus render certain the
election of a safe Board of Directors.
In this mode sum sufficient TO make
the preliminary surveys, could be readily
aud thus lay The foundation
for a sure commencement OF road, to
serve as main stem from which lateral
arancLes could diverge aud spring into
life. as the necessities OF lhe country may
require.
Inis proposed line Of Internal oommu-
CATION, It is believed, will have recon-
cling influence. dlsslpate the evils OF
rivalry, aud bring the minds Ut opposite
parties 10 converglng pom; OF common
union.
Interest anu duty demand cordial al
lance that we may all 5estoW upon the
great liues of improvement here Indica-
ted. our earuesl aud comblued co-opera-
ton.
The beneficial and cumulative effects
Of the projection aud completion OF such
a road, would be felt bv the whole State
and run down through all time. Yet 1t
requires so,ne consideration 10 understand
THIS principle. aud when once distinctly
appreheuded it will he seen TO be one OF
inhui,e scope aud inconcelvable extent
of purpose, in the history OF our Otate'
aud when the masses of the people under
stand it. there will be but one opln:oh as
20 its ultimate advantage to Arkansas.
and to her ue,ghborlug States. aud 10 our
Iudian possessions OH the West, draluing
with locomotive speed the commerce OF
our maiu rivers aud their tributaries
The material for the trade and travel
To snnn0rf IhpSe roads :llreauY exists III