Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1857-10-28
Lexington and the Tunnel.

AT the conclusion of an article in reference to
the Blue Ridge Tunnel, in which, as a remedy
for trifipg delay occasioned by the projection
ola fewsrocks, it isgravely suggested that it
might be we'll ehoagh to abandon, the present
tunnel and run more southerly track direct to
Covingtop, the Lexington Gazette" gener-
ously proposes to appropriate the exclusive use
of the Tunnel to the town of Stanton. "Staun-
ton, says the Gazette, ''ulight be allowed the
exclusive use OF the present tunnel, since train
or two of little cars drawn by o team of ground
hogs would be amply sufficient to transport ev-
cry thing that our enterprising neighbors down
there would buy, Cutting the market for twelve
months, and in return they could send off as
back loading, in lieu of something more useful
the town itself to serve the purpose of a Screa'
mersville or Butchertown to Charlottesville or
Louisa Courthouse
Coming as this does from Lexington, the very
nursery of statesmen and engineers and finan-
ciers, the suggestion and the proposition are a
alike worthy of the most profound considera-
ton. True the Central road is now completed
within nine miles of Ooyington, but then the
track is not as direct it would be if took Lex.
ington in its way, and therefore it would be
better to build another road for the benefit OF
that rising Seaport" town, already expanding
to magnificent proportions, and rejoicing in the
prospect of inconceivable greatness in the future
BY all means let another road be built The
''raging canaw" bearing upon its bosom the
sails of every nation freighted with the wealth
of every cline is not sufficient for this inchoate
commercial giant of the Western world Some
other outlet for her superfuous struck" must
be afforded or she will inevitably burst like
sky-rocket and scatter herself generally over
the face of creation. tya..,.ss st.I s3.ie Z
The proposition in regard to Staunton is, as
we before remarked, extremely generous, anC
Staunton would be entirely satisfied with sucl
an arrangement. We intend, however, to have
branch road constructed from Staunton to
Lexington, and instead Of sending our town of
to serve the purpose of Screamersyille OF
DutcD6TlOWu tO OHdTlOllSSfliiO VI @<ouisu Noui'
house, we shall have Lexington brought down te
the side of Betsy Bell to serve the purpose of
small appendage to the Western lunatic Asylum
That branch road is bound to be profitable IN
vestment for Staunton. Whenever it is finished
we intend to make run upon the Bank o
Rockbridge with two fve-dolar notes, ant
throw that concern into immediate liquidation
By the by, neighbor, if that institution wishes t
recruit its finances, we can suggest the pretties
kind of an operation. Though not entirely 0
riginal with us, it will probably be new to you
and in return for your very kind suggestions il
regard to Staunton we venture to make one II
the Rookbridge Bank. If the Directors of tina
Institution can only buy Lexington with the'
own notes at what she is actually worth, ant
sell it, for specie, at the price it puts upon 1t
self, our word for it they will be able to def.
the brokers for all time to come. We give then
two weeks to make the purchase, with the dis
l tinct assurance that in case of their failure t.
consummate the bargain within that time, w
shall send the Cashiers of our Banks up to ne
gotiate the matter with the town authorities
of Lexington.