Washington telegraph., 1852-03-03
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not be thrown away, but would become soon
q valuable and productive stock. When at
White river, we would have open navlga-
ton at all seasons of the year; and this OF
itself would be achieving much. But there
are so many inducements and DEMENT'S at
tendant upon completion OF the road to
the Mississippi, that it would certainly go
On.
A magnificent grant of 100000 acres OF
land, was some years since bestowed upon
our State for general purposes OF Internal
Observation-Disclosures granted with an
eve to this very work, which, as one OF
General benefit to the ach0le State, outstrlps
all others. A half million OF dollars at
least, eveu yet, ought to be realized from
those lands, and applied to this road: l trust
that it may. A part Of this fund, although
placed under the control, to some extent, OF
county commissioners, as sub-agents OF the
Treasury of the State, cannot be 6y them
appgied lawfuIzy to any but general CO.
jects of improvement. A different DISPOSE
ton Of these funds would make any com
missioner personally liable to refund the
whole amount to the State. Such is the
scone of the decision of our Supreme Court
on this subject, in the case of Fe0thersto'1
as the State Treasurer, which is doubt
less correct. These commissioners are pre-
sumed to be honest men, and lawful agents,
and, as such, will not misapply these funds
to mere LGcaL or neighborhood purposes IN
violation of law. And it must De true even,
that, if the different counties IN the south
and west especially, will look to their o'ca
interests, they will see that this road will
extend more direct benefits to them, carry
more advantages TO tier O1C7e doors, than
any use that could be made of it locally.
And if these positions be correct, as they
surely are, may we not entertain the hope
that, at the next session Of the Legislature,
this fund viii be again concentrated, and
applied by unanimous consent, to the per-
fection Of this work, in which all are so
deeply interested! Legislative aid might
otherwise be granted by the State, out of
its own lands, which it owns independent of
congressional grants; and it might itself
raise fund upon real estate, which Is the
property always most benefited by such
works. or authorize the different counties to
do it, by vote of their citizens, to be invest
ed in the work as individual or county stock,
when raised. At all events, we shall ex-
pect wise Legislature to smile upon our
efforts and go on hand in hand with us.
Congress will have every assurance, give
us another grant Of lands for these purposes
as an act of justice-not grace. And L
have already shown how the swamp lands
may partially, but effectually, be applied to
the same purpose. Memphis is growing IN
wealth and population; and her own In
terests will prompt her to render efhclent
and liberal assistance 1t would be suici-
dal act of her not to do SO; and at the pro-
per time, be assured, that you will see her
strong arm extended to you.
Begin, then; BEGIN! and the means will
not be acauting! Let every man in Ar
kansas, who loves his home-who has
particle of State pride, put his hand to it.
He whc has thousands let him subscribe his
thousands in stock; he who has but hun
dreds. let him subscribe in proportion Of his
means; he who has nothing but industry and
patriotism. which is better than riches, let
him subscribe $l00-one share III the work;
if he is a farmer, doctor, or lawyer, let him
apply his earnings to pay up his Install
ments; if he has nothing but strong arm,
let him seize the axe, the barrow, or the
spade, and work like man. in the great
enterprise; let him join in the great labor
of patriotism, and his means will soon be
increased to thousands. Let all join, heart
and hand, and strive for precedence, in
completing this great State artery; and, my
word for it, they viii better their own estate,
and confer untold blessings upon their
country.