The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-21
"FHE DANvILLE CONNECTION"

"THE DANV1LLE CONNECT1ON."
The above is the caption of a communication in the
Raleigh Standard of the 10th, signed "a North CARROLL
MAN" We have alluded to this subject often that
xe should feel inclined to occupy space
NTH the matter for the fact that the writer
rther sneeringly speaks of the scheme the free
trade Charlotte road and positions and draws
conclusions not justified by the facts We have
never said anything done anything calculated to
create or sectional feeling between the East
and Wes-we certainly entertain such feeling our
sres-but can't help from believing that the author
Of the article in the Standard belongs to that ry pa
,u class of Eastern gentlemen who think it all right
and proper build railroads from their section to-
wards the Virginia line, by which trade be
carried to Petersburg, Portsmouth and Norfolk but
rbo 20 almost into commissions and choke with Estate
de" when anything is said in favor of afording rich
and fertile section of the West outlet for its produce
and facilities for travelling. No doubt this North
,,sroIinian" threw up his hat and beloved himself
boarsc in rejoicing at the connection made by the RAJ
leigh and CASTOR Road with the Portsmouth (Vrginia)
Railroad few years ago We dislike to question
anv ones motives, but strongly incline to the opin
ion that his pride (akng the natural channel of
selfish human nature) does not extend further than
.pocket deep" In making this remark intend no
drcspect to "a North Carolinian,' but because it is
q well fact that such is the tendency of poor,
fallen human nature when unchecked by liberal feelings.
We shall be AS brief as possible but want to
;ice portions of this writer's remarks. He commences
by saying
THE friends and advocates of the Danville railroad
connection resolved to effect their object by in
direct means if they cannot do it directy-and this too
nj the EXPENSE the long and well settled policy of the
State and against the interest of every other railroad
They propose repeal of the 37h section of the Internal
Improvement which precludes any person cOrpO-
ration from erecting any railroad or canal without au-
thority of the legislature.
Probably "a North Carolnian" can tell us how this
37h section got into the Revised Code-no seems
TO know We hesitate not say that believe
Struggled in-that it is unfair and unjust and ought
be repealed. But what has been the long and well
settled policy of the State? The granting of charter
for the Greensboro and DanvilIe Road would
fict with the policy of the State, although it might
nic with the policy of some individuals and corpora
tons. The State granted charters to the Wilmington
and Weldon Road, the Raleigh and CASTOR Road, the
North Carolina Road and to the Albemarle and Chesa
peake Canal besides aided their construction. These
works carry produce Virginia markets, but we hear
no dolefu cry from "A North Caronian' about them.
Not only So charter has been granted for road
from Cheraw, S. c., to the Coal Fields III this State
Now considering these things, does it look like the
friends of the Danre connection seeking the re-
peal of the odous restriction the expense of the
We ask for nothing more than has been accorded to
other sections with this difference that do not want
State aid.
The writer speaks of the friends of the as
seeking privileges for yankee company at the ex-
pense of our own roads" We don't know what he
means by Yankee company" but we know the impress
sion sought be conveyed is false and unfair. The
friends of the Danrille connection possess much
pride any people-they have done as much for
the State and have right to demand equal privileges
with other sections Suppose the construction OF the
DanriIe connection would affect other roads, is that
good why it should not be built? Are monopoes
to be established and tolerated by the State! Are the
citizens along the line of the proposed road to he denied
the simple privilege of building it with their wnmeans
and suffer in purse and person, for the mere
purpose helping support other roads and putting
money into the pockets of certain individuals and the
State? Such is ant-re1ublican and in viola
ton of the spirit of our Bill of Rights.
But this extraordinary patriotic gentleman who writes
over the signature of "a North Caronian," calls the
scheme the free trade Charlotte road" The citizens
of Charlotte land the representatives of Meckenburg
in the LegisIaturc believe in the principle of allowing
people to trade wherever they do to the best al
vantage They claim this privilege for themselves and
arc willing allow it to others. They did not grumol'
when ~ North Caronian and his friends in the cas-
building Roads carry trade to Virgin" markets
The people this section the first to raise the
voices for equal rights and the soil of old Mecken
burg was the first declaration of independence iron
British tyranny made and the same spirit still prompts
her people to contend their rights and the rights
others Therefore it does not show a want OF STATE
pride or the lack of deep and abiding interest IN tn
welfare of good old North Carolina, to demand the rg
tn buiId railroads suit the convenience and Promot
the welfare of large portion of the State. Many
those who DENY this right themselves carrying thel
produce to- and buying their supplies from, Virgins
markets.
We have not said much we desire to say on tn
subject but being unwilling extend this article to
greater length we conclude with remark: The tim
will come when the enemies of the Danyile connection
will lose the power withhold the demands justice
and to tyranze any section by deprving the PEG
ple of their inalienabe rights and "A North Caro-
hnian" will have to console himself by bewalns IN
condition of s'poor, unfortunate Spain.
HoGs.--Three droves from Tennessee passed thru
this place last week, numbering 1863 head On
went to Bennettsvlle S. c., the other two to Hills
boro' and Wadcsboro', n. G. Seven cents, gross
was asked but not obtained here. We notice tina
some sales have been made in S. Carolina at 6!.
Pork sells from wagons at 81 to nett. En-
gagements have been made for baeoning Pork a