Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-05-26
From the Hannibal Courier.
THE FEELING In PALMYRA.

From the Hannibal Courier.
THE FEELING IN PALMYRA
An article was prepared for last weeks pa
per, touching the illiberal comments of the Jour
mai upon the spirit manifested at The Plankroad
meeting recently held in Palmyra, which was
not published for want Of space. Had the mat
Ter not been preached BY another; and the same
illiberal spirit been manifested by the Journal
in defending the report il first made of the
meeting, we should not again have taken up the
subject. The Journal INSERTS there was MOTH
ing 'scurrilous" in IFS report; but we beg leave
10 differ. What Interpretation does il put upon
the following statement? which we find ia its
article Of the I'd of May, viz:
"Therc are not half dozen men in Palmyra
who will go for n plank road to Scipo, be-
cause Hannibal might connect with it at that
point" - .4g
This is an unqualified statement, and there
fore Is perversion Of public sentiment in Pal
myra. The hostility Of the Palmyreans is con-
fined 10 few selfish capitalists, who viii not
subscribe single dollar 10 plankroad enterpris-
90, let them be as beneficial as they may
Again, disposition is prevalent in Palmyra 10
concentrate its capital and energies upon one
project first--that of a road TO Philadelphia
and then, when that enterprise is under fair
Roadway, to extend IFS operations in whatever
direction may be most advantageous TO Them
At present, roads north and west hold Out
greater inducements TO Palmyra, than one TO tli,
city; but, at no distant day, road TO Scipio vii
find many ardent friends at our count,
seat.
Another feature Of injustice is visible ia tn
article under consideration. The remarks o
Col. Davis are distorted, and that gentlemen
ridiculed in an illtisned manner. We are fa
from desiring TO introduce political prejudice
into affairs OF local nature; but the splee
evinced in the tenor Of the Journals would b
Pleasan;riess justify the presumption that the
were alleged with party preferences. In fact
the tone Of the yOsvzsrs article gives evidenc
Of local and political bias, which should not
tolerated when questions OF such vital i'm
portance are before the public. The Jourunl ]
too much inclined to hold up Hannibal as
Kingdom, TO which the neighboring towns an
counties owe allegiance. We regret to see this
for il places the sentiments of our citizens in
false light, and does not do justice 10 their lib
erahty and enterprise.
Hannibal and S. Joseph Railroad.
We learn that twenty-five miles of tn
west end Of this road was put under sui
contract on Tuesday the 10Th inst, {
greeaee 10 advertisement. The bids az
cepted were at fair rates and TO responsible
and practical men. Mr.. Duff, the origini
contractor is emphailcally Railroad MAJ
He arrived at ST. Joseph on the Sth ms,
received numerous bids, decided the con
petition entered into the contract, and o
the llth inst, was on board the steame
r. X. Aubrey, nj our Levee, in compan
with Maj. Bucklin, Chief Engineer, o
their way 10 Hannibal TO commence I'll
work on that end OF the r@te.-[ Weslo
Reporter.
RAILROAD LErrISo.-Sealed Proposals wei
received on the 10Th inst, for the Gradatio
Masonry and Bridging of the first division
II. and ST. j. r. X. from ST. Joseph, east,
miles. The Graduation of the entire route wi
let to Messrs. Harding, Mills g. Co., of Ne
York, men well known for prompiness and el
ergy.
The heavy Masonry and Bridging on Plat
river and Third Fork to Messrs. Passmore
Newman, gentlemen Of acknowledged exper
enee and ability.
The work will be commenced at an early da
and be prosecuted as rapidly as possible.
In the meantime corps Of Engineers will
IN the field again in a few days, and the enti
line between ST. JOSEPH and Grand River, il
expected will be ready for contract within TO
~ days. i.-
The competition was spirited; several capita
lists were present with proposals.
Mr.. Duff left for the east, via St. Louis, c
Wednesday, on the steamer F. X Aubrey.-S
joseph Ad.
tf avs TEMPERANCE
ira The Rev. Mr.. Snow, of St. Louis, assiste
by Rev. Elder Caples, Of this City, have bee
holding protracled Temperance meeting in III
City during the past week, at the Methods
Church. Large numbers have attended ever
night. A degree of interest appears to be maj
Tested in this subject, which is highly creditl
BILE TO the community and in measure commer
surate TO the labors Of its able advocates. w
learn that an effort is being made by the ladie
OF our city, TO induce our Merchants 10 di,
pense with the traffic in intoxicating liquors
which is SO common in most Of the towns in tl
upper country. We learn that two of the Me-
camille Houses in this city have never kept |
% quor in their Stores for sale OF 10 give away
We sincerely hope the good work begun her
will continue and prosper--that the efforts
Mr. Snow, and others, may not be in vain.
Weston Reporter.
Ess-The trial Of Carter, the man who kill0
Circles a.5,i Mcdowell, ia Scotland county, com
,nsnnes ON next Monday In Knox county Can