Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1856-05-24
CoRRIE.
Yours,

! lhcssrs Editors: My attention has been drawn
to article in the Minerva of the 10th inst en-.
| titled Railroad Omnibuses," by Enquirer, which
think deserves some notice and consideration, at
least from the citizens of Thibodaux, if not from
the neighborhood generally The principle there
enunciated is undeniably reasonable, consistent and
correct, and without its application more generally
to the modus operandi of our domestic economy
than hitherto practiced among us. We may not
look for that success in our business relations,
growth or progress of our place in any department
that might otherwise be expected, and that the
natural and local advantages enjoy would appear
to justify.
How often do we hear the remark, (almost COM
plaint) by our citizen, merchant and mechanic,
that they are not sufficiently encouraged" The
patronage extended to them is insufficient to Justify
a preparation for very general and extensive
business too much of the money of our consumin e
classes spent abroad, thereby dividing strength,
and withholding from them that support so neces-
sary to enable them to provide for all the varied
and material wants of our neighborhood, and at
| cheap rates. There is doubtless too much truth in
this The same rule, however, will apply equally
to ourselves in our action and intercourse with
each other. We should sustain, as far as is in our
power consistently, every respectable enterprise
engaged in by our citizens having for its object
generally and our citizens particularly, together
with its tendency to develop the resources of our
section, and aiding materially, either directly or
remotely, the advancement of our town.
And now let me ask, what is the state of facts ?
The question by Enquirer brings tie subject at once
prominently before us. "What object or interest
can the citizens of Thbodaux have in encouraging
and supporting opposition stage line to and from
the railroad depot, and that, too, by the Lafourche
road, when there appears SO many good reasons for
opposing it?" And then proceeds with reasons
sufficiently clear, apprehend, for all who reflect
why we should oppose instead Of encouraging such
an opposition Clearly because it is detrimental to
our interests. But the question of Enquirer is i'm
portant: 'What interest have we in thus sup
porting the oppostion?" l answer, we have no
good reason for doing so. The reasons why it is
done by few are various. In the first place,
there are many who are naturally inclined to en-
courage opposition, not caring from what source
nor rejecting upon its consequences; for if l mis-
take not there are those among us who are now
encouraging this opposition, although it is plain
they are at the same time making vital stab at
their own interests There are others who have
but little permanent interest in our place or
its prosperity, merely transtroy ready to shift
with the wind or change their place at any time.
Others, again. who careless, thoughtless or in
different, controlled, as 1t were, more by the ele-
ments OR caprice than by sound judgment, or led
along by the mercenary at their will. Yet Ger.
tainy have in our village as fair proportion of
intelligence and moral worth as is usually found in
cities of its size, and for this portion it would be
inexcusable were they to so cupably neglect their
own interest. Nor should they lend reluctant aid,
acting with apparent Indifference, but in unison
with zeal and good will, and thus by unity strength
and purpose, we shall be enabled to succeed in
building up all that we wish for ourselves, and
transmit to those who follow US. OBSERVER