Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-11-19

This suggestion Postmaster General Is what Is needed g be
carried out as starting point for Southern ocmpae Let it oe
enacted into Law and Ei have powerful influence upon
southern All that should asked granted is such
far and reasonable compensation pa to Northern ses
Of steamers. Would much, than to ask Of our
Southern members Of Congress to give their attention
to this important subject They can do more for
Tier constituents IN this way than they win evsT accon
plish bg lifetime spent complaints against the North
Southern delegation Congress viii unite heartily IN leg
atng far they lsgaqsy for the South, they will
ene themselves Southern gratitude by deeds worthy Of their
high positions May We hope Kansas, BuchaRan, Doug
Us and Seeaa viii ell be laid aside for few dysin the next
Congress- the South and West which have hereto
fore ong necte rather cursed by Federal lega
ton7
But the legislation o. Southern Stds salsO necessary to wake
up sunering energies Of the South. without granting
money the State Legislatures should pass laws giving appreciation
the project direct trade and authorizing Railroad AMI
City Corporations subscribe stock aid in its establishment.
These things being done on part Of The General and State
Governments should feel authorized to calculate on fail
with proper legislation, Southern Railroad Companies will
at once their interest in an early c9nsummaoR Of this great
enterprise They would calculate with certainty vast increase
Of reghs travel The thousands OF emigans who
landed at Northern pors would, many Of them seek
the Southern roads, by way Of Norfolk the most direct line
their search for homes the distant West The increase OF travel
Europe FROM the SOUTH instead Of eroWdng to Ao York as
at present. viii add to prots Of roads BY seeking passage
at the Virginia port The city Memphis would become the
great distributing point on Mississippi river Of the
lated Europe and has there an interest in
this Ocean scheme second only Norfolk ITSELF The larer city
should OF in this aud bring her ample resources into
requison-sAe lbs capiE her rich who have grown
greg amidst the wreck Of Norfolk trade without e
ite say, GID the evening of their days
by ono worthy Of their origin, and that
will endear their memories to future generations.
With cities as Baltimore, Richmond, Alexandria, Peters
burg Lynchburg Immediately around the proposed shipping
pontwi Charleston and other Southern ces-gith
Nashville Louisville Memphis, and other important towns Of the
Wes such roads as Memphis Charleston, Nashville
and Chatauoo Wilmington Weldon, and others
with which they are eonnecte say with these immense inter
ests involved in direct shall thought for moment
that ono and a6 millions Of dollars be raised in the
South informed too, that the bonds Of the different COrpo
rations will procure the necessary without
prepayment Of single dollar! There is, therefore, no
conyeyabe why this great work shall not be undertaken
at once appeal as Western man. the people Of Norfolk
to lead Of at once Let epe the dr0o7y god from their
temples and enthrone divinity win shape for their city
! bright and glorious destiny
These letters have been prepared know sir under many
and conflicting claims upon my Butw ali
their peetions they offered humble tribute Of devo
! ton to the great nterestsO Of the South.
cannot close however iuut rendering my thanks, in
especial the distinguished agent Of the Bristol Rail
road Conventions many important facts and suggestions that
have been freely used in their preparation. Should the wishes Of
the advocates Of direct trade consummated the least Of this
writer's pleasure will recognise this emneuty practical
statesman Of the leading beneactOrs of his country
| Memphis, Nov. Is, 1853 R. C. PAYsE-