Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-10-07
esy cherish and in them we feel there is something

esty cnersn ana IN them we feel there something
substantial,
Again: public opinion has been directed to this
point, and surveys been made to test the truth of
the various representations made throughout the
State pertinent to its depth of water and protection
from storms, should now be satisfied that legsla-
tive action is alone necessary to accomplish what
cry true patriot desires. Need ask the depth
of water on Beaufort bar2 Need we now ask is
shipping in its harborl Are these interroga-
tories necessary? Are we so ignorant-so destitute
of information as to require any explanation these
subjects? Has not the press repeatedly stated its
advantages? Upon that bar a ship may float draw
ing eighteen feet-n that harbor she may cast anch
or with safety when the mountain pillows assal our
coast, and the hurricane RACES on the bosom of the
deep; Nor is this all. Another great desideratum
to shipping, is its proximity to the ocean. Weigh
ing anchor and spreading canvass, the merchantmen
in twenty minutes is on the broad Are such
commercial advantages to lie dormant? Are we left
with the slightest excuse if we neglect them? Are
we content with cur P esent position, wearing the
soubriquet of Rip Van Wrinkle Pan epithet, in
delible stigma? No; but with eye to the veal of
the State, we shall crowd its tranquil waters with
shipping, and bless land with long years pros
perity
1t is not my intention to speak of the advantages
of any particular point the Harbor the termi
nus of the road Too much feeling already exists
at Beaufort, growing out of this matter. reprobate
the spirit. Sef-interest should not for moment
Danish from our minds the paramount Interests of
the State fit is best for the State ascertained by
surveys, that the road should go to Gallants Point
mite upon that point or if Shepherds point,
Lennoxvile, yield all preferences to the good of the
great stakeholder. Let all petty differences be
conciled and the particular point regarded minor
object when compared to the road.
If there is anything to be deprecated it is the
jealousy which generally springs up between
board towns Is North Carolina too poor to support
two cities? Are the products of her vast territory
insufficient to support two to the detriment and
ruin of the one? If So it would be better to encour
age the old seaport do not believe such to be
the case. Let the road stretch through the interior
penetrate rich vallies and terminate with the
western line, and from ineXhauStible granary
two large cities draw sustenance and life Beau
fort certainly from the depth other water has claims
upon every Carolinian, which should not be over
looked.
close this article Mr.. Editor, not without feeling
how feeby have expatiated upon the theme. l
have written it is true with warmth and enthusiasm
for l love the old North State The legislature
which is soon to convene is an important one, and
let us trust it will consummate the great object we
desire. believe that body will be patriotic. l be-
lieve local spirit will it from the path of
duty. | believe it will make this year, dear in
the annals of history. look forward to the flu
ture with pride. l think can down the bright
vista of coming years, great and populous State,
happy and entcprisng people. As roll after roll of
that curtain is removed, and brighter prospects
reveal themselves to my "enrapturcd vision still
look and no more does the stage-coach "drag its
slow length along" but the neighing of the steam
horse is heard from the mountains to the seaboard;
and from the wharves of thriving Beaufort the mer
the produce of an American State. This is the
picture the eye dwell upon with PRIDE and thus
may it be. w. V G.
Elizabeth City, Oct. Cd, 1854.
THE RAIL ROAD. This is Gas it should beg the all
absorbing subject with citizens at this time, and
numerous the speculations in reference to the
commencement of the Road and the location of the
depot, &c, &C. For the qualification of some of our
readers we will state that we have been informed by
the President, that the Company can and will pro-
baby break ground the line the town, about
the middle of November next He also informed
that the depot would be located between two cedar
trees on the suburbs of the town. Now as there
cedar trees without number from the Trent to the
Ncuse, will not attempt to guess at or mark out
the veritable trees but will pass the problem to
the many sklful Civil Engineers that have been
turned up in this community since the commencement
of the survey of the road Perhaps their foresight
and skill will enable them to make the discovery,
purchase the land and reap the first fruits of the
Rail Road in the way of land damages. Moreover
it will make known to the Company error they COM
mtted in sending off to procure experienced Engn-
eers well as to readers where the depot will
be. Neu6erR Nelos.