Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1853-05-04
Railroads Again.

We lDVltC SttcHtiou " thS o's'S'o
in our columns relative to the Albany and Full
ton and Dixon roads 1t is from the Chicago
Democrat. but whether the writer speaks as
zone having authority" or is dealing in mere
conjecture, we are uncertain.
We believe that it's statements are correct,
however; Mr.. Buckingham Of Albany who was
ntown on Saturday last, endorses them and
good sense itself would seem to point out a
compromise between the rival projects as the
most advantageous step to both.
The meeting of Stockholders Of the Canaan.
che and Iowa City railroad which was to kpve
been 1eld at sTipton the 27th ult for the
Election Of Directors. has been postponed to
the 25th instant, as will be seen by notice
elsewhere.
There will be present at that meeting with
ted in the construction Of the road. both from
the east and West. and we may expect to hear
some "big guns" on the occasion. One thing
Is pretty certain the whole matter will be thor
oughly handled and laid open to the examina-
tion Of the dubious aud sceptical. Shall Iowa
WY stduu diooA IOtu We ttNSI
that she may be represented and well represen
ted Remember the TWENTY. FIFTH day OF
May instant.
We have but little to say on this matter and
have perhaps already said more than the Da
venport Gazette might deem polite or wise.
but we cannot close without notng the fact
that the enthusiasm about railroads. which is
now pervadng almost the length and breadth
of inhabited Iowa, is telling more for the char
actsr and energy of her citizens, and the fertil-
ity Of her resources, than folios of newspaper
laudation. With no unusual aid, stricken as it
were from the list Of Governmental fav.rites,
alone and undismayed, she has entered into
the work with zeal and fervor. which have
attracted the notice of various sections of the
Union. Undoubtedly many railroad schemes
now in contemplation, will never be brought to
fruition, but there are many others as sure of
prosecution and accomplishment. as life and
death are sure, and We only desire that John.
son county may reap her full share of the
honor and the profit Of part of this splendid
work of railway construction.
We see by the report OF o railroad meeting
At Fairfield that resolution was passed desir.
ing the Governor to convene special session
Of the Legislature in June. for the passage of
an act authorizing counties to take stock in
railroad companies. as in the words Of the
resolution it is doubtful whether they have
the right under the code.
We think 1t not doubtful" but absolutely
UNREASONABLE that the law at present gives
them no shadow of authority. The very
fact that an unsuccessful effort was made to
push through hill last session of the Legisla
ture designating railroads in especial.is enough
to show that the present law is not broad
enough to cover the whole ground Neither
do we think that anything would be gained
by a second convention Of the Lee islaturc, ex
cept an increased expenditure Of money for
very uncertain object. The vital elements o
the last General Assembly would be found il
this. aud little hope Of the enactment of sucl
law as is SO much talked about at presen
can be placed in such advocates.