Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1857-04-04

HOOn0 A01lHOo0.
NJ. A.nr.,os-Des, Sir: have read with
much Measure, the articles in your last issue from
Major Bayley, Of the Opslou'as Road and our
Capt Sulakowski, in reference
o . Branch Railroad to connect Houma with the
,peIou.,s road and hope they will have the ef'
sct of arousing the public mind to the imPof-
anee Of the subject
You observe that there are two parties in refer
,nc. tn the location Of the Branch road. This
rom the peculiar topography Of the country Is I'M
.voidable. Bayou Black and Bayou Tenebonne'
will Of course each have their partisans As inter-
1t or prejudice may prompt. 1t y : question
hat must BE- settled preliminary to the organza-
ion Of the enterprise and the only inquiry OF
interest to the majority of the people Of the par
sh is: Which route presents the greatest advan'
Iases? I think an impartial examination OF oil
Tho circumstances,wilis show decided prePonder-
lnce IN favor Of Bayou Black. 1t il true that
The Terrebonne has the advantage of tho Black,
Of about one mile in difference Of distance, but
The ridge Of the Terrebonne is 90 narrow and the
dwellings and plantation Improvements are 50 To-
c.ted on il that it would be impossible to carry
the road over high land without giving rise to
heavy claims for damages than suf''cent
Ia bud the difference Of Ioad-while on the Black,
the route could be located 80 as to injure no one
and there ID probably not single proprietor who
would not willingly donate the right Of way
Again, in 1855 to 1856 there were only made on
tho Te.rebonne from the upper line Of Mrs. E'l'ss
to Houma 1850 hhds. Sugar, and this amount can
never be materially increased while ON the Black.
from the same point, there were made over 2SoO
and this yield is susceptible Of being doub'ed-aye
tripled. And finally, more than double the amount
of nster;sI aid to the enterprise can be obtained
on the Black than ON the Terrebonne. .a.az
There 10 difference Of opinion too, a. to the
best manner of inaugurating and carrying ON the
MISREPRESENTATION by separate and 'ndePen'
dent cooperation, or by a connection with the Up
elousas Road. l think the latter plan would en-
able W to effect IN important saving in the co''
Of the road and to work it when completed. mora
economically and effectively. Take stock in the
Opelousas road to sufficient amount to build ool
branch and let hes construct it for ~. She ha'
her corps of Engineers and other officers, already
experienced in building roads, and her machine
,hops sufficient for both roads. We could connect
With them in the rear of Mn. Tanners BY Z
switch, saving Tho purchase Of lands and building
a separate depot and finally We would save to-
al time to come, the maintenance Of = separate
staff Of officers and employees, ~ well - avo'e
the collisions and dispute that mast occur between
them a rival Corporations. l am confident u
arrangement might b made with the OPeleasa'
Company, that would reduce Maj. Bayiey's ess'
mate 1t least 20 per cent. elos a sta
But oven at Maj. Bayley's highest figure TIKI
climate Of Mr.. Sulakowski shows that the mme
date business Of tho Branch would pay six PEI
cent. on the cost. And I an not only satisfied
that Mr.. Sulakovski i bslow the mark in his -
innate of the business 70 be done by the road q
the outset, bat that it would BE- doubled in les
than FIVE ysan. Why sr, the Sugar crop o
Tenebonne, in the face of low prices. want o
facilities for reaching market, and host Of 9th
er difficulties, has quadrupled since le43-and Will
our advantages sf soil and climate, there Is no rea
son why No should not make 10000 hhds. suga
per annum within ten years, il We could BY offer
ing proper facilities for transportation, invite caP
tai u our Parish. Ill, 4ss.f., tt-t, oh
But suppose our crop does not increase at al
suppose CONTRARY 10 Ill experience, the roa'
does net enhances the value Of real estate-sap
pose there d no advantage in being able to ssn'
ysur producs to market when you Pasass--a ndsuP
poss finally, the receipts seser more than pay tn
wseking expenses and rsPsirsof The rod and TIN
the whole sack, - an isvestmsnt . . dsad los
l-stiIl, a. regards the planting community, tn
building u the road would b gosd operation :
The saving on freights alone. over tho svetsg'
paid for the hast four years would amount to
per cent. On the whole estimated eose Of the road
There i nothing 10 prevent N building the ro.'
in IL months if every one would come forwar'
according to biz means. ~ -. -,
= You.., Respectfully. s, ,,i.i.. C.
Par or GENERAL Scorr.-Thes qaes
ton Of pay and allowances to Lieut.. Gen
Scott, was fortunately settled during th'
closing hours Of the late session Of Con
! gress. The arrearages due the veteran
= !. underafond. will Amount to abou