The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-20

priv;te In the outse, have taken i. for granted
that the Richmond and Danvle Railroad is to be
extended TO The foot of the Blue Ridge in Patrick
county. and even beyond that point. At the ad-
journment of the last Legislature bill was on
their caleEdar for the extension of that road-to
TaylorsvilIe the county seat OF Patrick. | have
supposed The extension Of The South side Road
from Lynchburg up The valley OF james River 10
Covingon, and The making of an independent
Railroad from Lynchbnrg 10 Richmond direct.
No interest in the State that know of, can be ag.
grievPG by the making O! this road from Lynch.
burg To the North Carolina line, but ali sections
must be benefited b. it. lis character as divi-
dend pay ing road is prominent to make it me-
cessary to urge it on that ground. When made
from Lynchburg to Salisbury or Charlotte, it must
form part and parcel Of the &" great Atlantic and
Pacific Railway" the head Of which will rest up
on the banks Of the 81. Lawrence, while lis other
extremity will reach to the shores Of The Pacific,
at The Bay OF San Francisco.
will here give extract from d letter ad-
dressed to the writer by highly intelligent gen
iemnn residing near Charlotte, N. c., foreshad.
owing the practical results of this road in local
aEd national point of vlew-he says: ga glance
ut the map OF the United States will show that
Charlotte in n c., is almost the centfe OF a straight
line 5etu cen Mobile and New York, an expeditions
and convenient inland way, offering by lateral
routes numerous markets for the varied produc-
prize with The subsidiary roads Of different kinds,
will necessarily advantage the country through
which 1t may pass.
The main Railroad routes in the upper SECTION
Of the Southern States will be much preferred at
certain seasons They afford facilities to pro.
life mountain country, and by the lateral lines 10
the ports of Savannah, Cha rleston, Wilmington
Norfolk, Petersburg, and Richmond, give choice
Of markets. according to the demand Of our differ
ant lIyya add al
With due regard for the judgment Of others,
would say, when made, this road should lead out
of Lynchburg, either up the valley OF Fishing
Creek up the valley of Backwater in either
case passing or near the village of New London,
the most direct practicable line to the mouth Of
Pig river on the Staunton. From Stanton river
i! should be made TO pass up the valley OF Pig
river, and thence on through the county Of Hen
Iy, running north Of the Courthouse. The Big
Dan river might be reached by this line near the
mouth Of Town Fork Creek River in North
Carolina. amLoId the Town Fork which runs
at the South eastern base Of he Saura Town chain
OF small mountains and emFtIes INTO Dan river
near the town of Madison, affords through the
whole extent of It's valley most excellent grade
for a Railroad. The summit between the Dim
and the 4adEin being thus gained. most excel
LEM grade there lets in down the valley Of tho lat.
ter, aud Salisbury is easily gained.
The North Carolina Legislature will suon me ct
Let road to the Virginia line be chartered and
commenced at once, and Virginia will see that 1t
will be promptly met by road leading from
Lvnchburg. AS to the means Of making this
road, far as Virginia is CONCERNED, it is known
that the country through which it will pass is one
Of the WeaIlhiest ID the State. The Hairstons
the Msrhns, the S'apIeses, the Rcdds, the P"Ens,
and various other slave owners in Pittsylvania,
Henry and Patrick would furnish a large amount
of that kind Of labor which is known 10 be suit.
able for Railroad work.
In conclusion, Messrs. Editors, must return
thanks to you for your kindness and courtesy in
the of your columns, and 10 your numerous
readers for their patience. HENRY.