The primitive Republican. (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-1852, 1852-08-05

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be had seen through tho veil Of the future.
Judge The future By the past, and every
norton Of our country bear witness 70 the
treat rise in lands, and not only rise, but
demand more than equal 70 that advance.
Georgia can attest the fact; and the worn
and barren hills Of the Old Dominion we're
made to smile again, by the approach Of The
engine; manures were bought, (because
they could be transpOrted,) her soil Was e.
cuperated, and once yielding a meagre
turn for the yeoman's labor, now teens Wii
plenty. Look at the condition Of the Nea
England States, where property has been in-
creased in ten-fold value, on account OF her
great public enterprises. New York has been
made what she is by pentrating all the sur
rounding regions, however remote, supply
ing her market with the choicest riches Of
other States. In short, the rise and pro-
gress of every country depends upon the
public spirit, pride and energy of her citi-
zens, and if one government reposes in Sc
curiry upon the laurels she has won, or her
natural attainments, whilst others are NOV
ing onOard, she soon becomes dependant and
ultimately the scorned and unpitied vassal
of other powers.
Why then should ours differ from all
other countries, or sections of country? and
can any one assign reason why our lands
would not become more valuable, and our
property generally more sought after, as our
energies are stretched forth for increased fa-
cilities to market?
That these facilities are absolutely requir-
ed, no argument need be attempted. Re
member one condition last winter and be-
hold it now! With nought but stage
coach, that our savage predecessors did not
enjoy, we are standing with folded arms,
content with nature as we found it, when it
requires but little energy and moderate con-
tributions to make it the good Eden of the
South.
If we wish Rope and Bagging we must
buy in the spring and loose the interest, I'M
til the fall, or do worse, buy at heavy prof
it, in our inland markets If you require
bacon and -four, the same course must be
pursued, with the additional risk of its spoil
ing during summer, and suppose the God
of Providence should frOwn upon US, and
destroy our crops of corn, where can we be
supplied at any price, sufficiently near that
it is not doubled in value with the amount of
labor necessary to get it home? We shoald
place ourselves in position of defence, in
times of peace and plenty, that no enemy
may destroy us.
With this Road we may buy our bacon
direct from the Cincinnati packer, OF from
Mobile weekly, or from our merchants in
Columbus, who will be continually receiving
supplies and be regulated in their prices by
the larger markets. Car loads of corn
might be transported from Ohio, at Cincin-
natl prices with the freight added, or might
be shipped by US to any point where it is
required.
The next view of this important question
does not address itself to the purse alone,
but to the pride and patriotism of every
lover of his state. A great and grand i'm
provement throwing the extremities of a
state into close commerce, familiarizing her
citizens with the habits and customs of each
section, affording opportunity to the poorest
as we'll as the richest, to mingle in the great
thorough-fares of life, building up, and Civ
ing birth to towns, should command the
regard and means of all good citizens.
1t will enrich the State, elevate her po-
sition in the galaxy of the union, and thus
warm the heart and swell the pride of eve
ry citizen, from the hig hest to the humblest
grade of society.
The Rail Road Journal, clearly shows that
the prosperity of our various States, is de-
pendent on the progress of State enterprise
and improvement.
Virginia has cut through her mountains
and built her Tunnels at an enormous ex-
pense, (the State owning 3-5 of the stock
and now her valleys are pouring out their
wealth so long locked up upon her eastern
shores, for shipment as we'll as for consump-
ton. These roads pay fair dividend at a
cost per mile far exceeding the average rates,
and Notwithstanding the state owes large
debt her credit is good abroad and her
bonds eagerly sought after at premium.
The identity of interest and of feeling, rem
ders her citizens o settled community, ele-
Yates her position and her credit. | could IT
space allowed, give a statistic of the num-
Der of miles of Rail Road in each state, and
it would be clearly perceived that they are
prosperous in proportion to their judicious
expenditure of money in this respect, at the
same time yielding good per cent to the
stock holder.
The cost of the Mobile and Ohio Rail
Road requires statistics not in my possession
but it is unquestionably true that it may
be built at less cost than Roads generally.
The soil is easily cut and undulating,
scarcely any rock to encounter, and fewer
streams requiring heavy bridging or culverts
than any road now upon record.
The most important point YET remains to
be decided, viz: how shall the necessary
means be raised, and will the people resolve
to effect it. A system of taxation has been
proposed as the easiest and most practicable
mode Of taking the stock required to be
raised in this section of the State, and so
far as tested, has been adopted by full and
cheerful voice Of the people, deeming it the
most just and equal contribution, each pay
ing in proportion to his means and the prob
able benefit that will arise to him. 1t is