Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-03-27

New Orleans and Baton Rouge Railroad
We learn from the Baton Rouge Ad-
vocate, says the Daily Delta, that bill
was to be introduced into the Senate pro-
viding for an appropriation from the State
for the purpose Of assisting the Company
in the enterprise Of connecting, by means
of railway, New Orleans with Baton
Rouge. The amount solicited is two
hundred thousand dollars, which, together
with personal subscriptions and the aid
likely to be obtained in the different parish
es through which the road will be con.
structed, it is thought, will prove amply
sufficient to carry the work to a success.
full termination. In the absence Of the
requisite data regarding the financial con.
dition of the Company and the probable
amount which such a project may require
we cannot speak advisedly upon the sub
ject; but, we believe, that if sufficient
guarantees are offered 10 the Legislature
respecting the practical ability Of the
stockholders to bring this plan to happy
issue, the demanded contribution should
not be withheld.
We believe that the realization of this
undertaking would be measure calculated
in every way, not only to confer benefit
upon Baton Rouge and the adjacent parish
es, but also to enhance the commercial
importance Of New Orleans. 1t would
serve to develop the agricultural resources
Of a large extent Of country now lying
waste and uncultivated, in consequence Of
its exclusion from all INSTRUMENTATION
and which, if it could find an issue for its
produce and commerce, would soon grow
up equal in wealth and Importance to that
of the most favored portions of our State.
1t would convert Baton Rouge into a
favorite temporary depot for the reception
Of the produce from the interior, destined
for our market. on account of the e1pedi-
tious transportation offered. 1t would,
moreover, be the great connecting link
between the Jackson and Opelousas Rail.
roads, intersecting the intermediate coun.
try between these two roads up to Bayou
Crosse Tete. These are advantages
"sss~ss An1Ss As0NVSS0Iuy uOW 1gOuI luis
enterprise, and which should have their full
weight and force upon the minds Of our
Legislators. Encircled a. our State would
be by a belt Of railways, she would, ere
long. be able to raise her head among her
sister States, and take that position in the
confederacy to Wilde she is entitled by
nature and art. H'.
Apart from these considerations, we
must not lose sight of the great, nay, in
dispensable necessity Of an active and
speedy communication between this city
and the capital Of the State. The tele-
garph may annihilate time and space, but
it does dot satisfy all the wants of this
community. To members of Legislature,
to those called on special or official bust.
ness at the seat of Government, 10 the .
Executive or other officers, on any sudden
Of war or invasion, this un-
dertaking is matter of practical utility.
It would afford not only our city members
an opportunity of visiting ofiener their
but also to those Of the country
facilities to attend to the city bushes Of
their constituents, without neglect to their
legislative business. esf e..s,
We expect At an early period to receive
! copy Of this important bill, which we
shall promptly lay before our readers.
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