Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1853-12-01
UrThe readers Of the Neus well

nave uFgeu upon me PEE PIE oi Newport
and others, particularly those who are
interested IN the welfare Of the pace,
the great, aud II may almost he said Vi
tai, importance Of constructing rail-
road between this place and Fall River.
We have advanced Il variety OF argu-
menis, and have, al different periods ad-
duced vast amount offs aiisiical lnior-
nation in regard to the benefit which
other places have derived from The
tui'dlug OF similar putlIc woiks,-,hus
showing that lhs railroad would do
vastly more toward the elevation aud
progression Of Newport in n mercantile
and commercial point Of view, than any
other onward project which our cilizcns
could avail themselves oi. IL Is equal
Is well kno~n that various Obstacles
have been inlerposrd, and that Il crmhl-
IN iion oil causes have hitherto prevent
ed tie accomplishment Of this most de-
sirablc result. In n business Point II
who exert an influence, to "a greater or
less extent, who are altogether too lar
behind the real and healthy progress oi
the age ; they dislike innovations OF all
kinds. Their fathers travelled in stage
coaches and packets, and got along very
we'll -and hence they see no reason why
they should now 60 on railroads and
steamboats, this Is the principle, the
soundness, the strength and the sease
OF their argument. They desire 10
have things all their own way, in their
own hands. and In the same old fash
ioned mode which was practised Il CEN
tury ago ; they would banIsh all inno-
va'ons, although the best of improve
mcnts, Sand they would expel all lnno-
vators, although disposed to al in the
regeneration OF Newport IN business
poin, OF view. They regard young
and energetic man as dangerous ele-
mcnt in the organization Of society, and
religlousIy believe that no one is suita-
bic for responsibility until his brow is
wrnkled by the storms of halt cen'u-
ry and his hair Is whitcned by the
irosts Of advanced years. This is
mistaken theory young men should be
brought forward and encouraged IN their
enterprise, while the more advanced
and experienced in life are yet here on
the busy stage Of action and engaged
n the active pursuits Of life, so that the
former may have the benefit OF the
counsel of the latter. Our young men
should be encouraged TO remain at
home, and TO engage in commercial,
mercantile and other avocations here,
so that the place may be benefited by
their youth, their energy and their ex.
ertions, and finally reap the advantages
OF their wealth. This is the true course
to be pursued, and this is the only SOUND
policy Of action for the rejuYenation OF
aucien, Newport.
The railroad plan will be successful,
and in three years, or possibly less, the
shrll whistle Of the locomotive will dis.
iurb the silence OF the north west part
OF ihe city. This is prophecy which
will ceriainiy be fulfilled. We are in
/ hopes that active steps will be taken
Immediately by our ci'lzens Tor men OF
wealth in other places will aid in the
matter, il our own people will only lead
off 1t is useless 10 argue as to the
benefits which Newport would derive
from the construction Of this road, tor
wherever these roads have been bullt,a
towns and villages on the route have
grown and lourlshed in consequence OF
jhem,-and i, cannot reasonably be eX.
recicd that Newport would be an eS.
crp,ion 10 the rule. Had the road been
built ten years ago, when the route was
frs, surveyed and the Charter oi the
Company granted, the business OF New
port would have been much more ex.
tensive and prosperous at the present
time than it is. Blu, regrets are useless;
there tore, le, us begin again in good
earnest, fully determined to complete
The work. II the limitation in the old
Charter has expired. let application be
made to the General Assembly at the
coming session for It's re-cnactment, so
HAT 4, n,ay no GRANTED in Nav and ac.
tive operations Immediately commcnc-
ed.