The true Democrat., 1855-05-08
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We nresume from the above showing that not more than one third of the vote Tn the coun- ty was cast. If the county court IS governed by this manifestation we presume it will hard lv issue the bonds. We understand the judge will be governed by majority vote of the pro- pertv holders in the county. Such being the case, and majority not voting for the one hun dred thousand dollars subscription, we suppose nothing will done.
 The citizens of Pulaski county are willing to the extent of their ability to aid all railroad en- terpriGes. They have ever shown themselves willing to assist the Memphis road, and the only explanation that can be offered for their apathy upon this occasion must be their want of infor- nation on the subject. Having none ourself, we were unable to give any. Yhe Gazette and Whig begged hard, but they threw no light upon the condition of the company, or it's abili- ty and willingness to construct the road. There were no official publications whatever. Re- membering the thousand conditions and restric tions which were thrown around her subscrip- ton by Memphis, the people looked very na- turally for some guarantee that the Pulaski sub- scription would not only be faithfully applied, but would effect the object for which it was to be made. They had no such guarantee and they knew not where it would or could come from Hence there great reluctance to go to the polls. They knew this election was unau- thorized by any law and they did not desire to relieve the county court of it's responsibility in this momentous matter. The responsibility rests entirely with the county court to act or not Of the information that has reached the peo- pie, it is only known that contract has been let to MT. Bradley, George D. Prentice, edi- tor of the Louisville Journal, Mr. Ford, chief engineer of the road, and Stickney, the secre- tary of the company. Of the terms and na- ture of the contract, its extent its legality and the amount per mile, nothing is known. Of MT. Bradley, who seems to be also the chief
 fnancering agent of the company, of his abi- lity and integrity, the people are equally in ig- norance.
 Why Mr. Bradley, .he contractor, should be the fnancier of the company, no explanation has ever been offered. Why the company does not manage its own finances, and not place them in the hands of an interested party, is problem yet to be solved. And too, why, and upon what principle are the chief engineer and secretary of the company permitted to league with the contractors? The whole matter seems to be planned conspiracy against the stock holders. The contractors have it all their own way, while those who subscribe and pay, are si- lent spectators in the affair."
 This is the appearance the affairs of the Memphis railroad company wear in the eyes of outsiders--in the eyes of those ,vho like our self, are not in the inner confidence of the Memphis men. To secure the confidence of the people, 1t is necessary that all tGese mat ters be explained away and made perfectly clear.
 In writing this article and calling upon the Whig and Gazette for information upon the subject, we do not wish to be understood as doing in a querulous manner. We are deeply interested in the success of this road. Having authorized the issuing of hundred S1,OOO bonds, if this road fails Little Rock is ruined.