Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-07-09
I76 Miles Difference.

From N. York to Wash -
Richmond 100 Atlantic air line R. T.. 200
Burkeylle 50 West Point ..-'''.''''' % 50
Greensborough ..... so Mobile ................2OO
Charlotte ............. 81 New Orleans l6O
Total ..,..... 436
Charlotte Democrat.
Now, let us call attention to one of the items in
the above caIcuIatonone of the links in the chain of
roads composing the Danville or Upper route. That
link is the Atlanta Air Line R. r." 1t is an air line
and nothing else. There is no such road at all save in
air, in the fertile magnations Of newspaper writer's
The distance assigned must be wholly conectured or we
do not suppose anybody has ever surveyed the 70o00
that is put down part of the Upper or DanVe route
This route from Chestervile, South Carolina across
to Atlanta Ga, talked about by some people, good
while before the. Charlotte and South Carolina road
reached the Catawba river. 1t is talked about now,
we suppose But has foot Of earth been dug? Has
even charter been asked for cent of money pledged
or ANYTHING else been done? Not that we know Of
Our contemporary of the Charlotte Democrat must see
that putting that into the summing up of route which
has no existence at ALL can only result in deception.
There is no Atlanta Air Line R. r. and yet it figures
for 200 miles in his calculation. There be no such
Railroad for years. We think that contemporary is
OAAAO-~H"
thinking So we have called his attention to this matter
The route laid down u.s. and must be for long years.
imaginary one-a pure air line
While we are upon the bect we may we'll notice
another paragraph from Charlotte contemporary, and
this we mean to do in all kindness and sincerity, with
certainly, no desire to make enemies ALLEVIATE those
who are already friends to section The following is
the paragraph to which we have reference
4bo NOT
ing course calculated to make friends, keep those
already made for their particular sections Denounc-
ing local schemes OmprOvement at this time nOt bene
fit their section MUCH nor njure to any great extent
those schemes which they denounce. At the proper
time we expect to discuss the question fully and tarly
So far we have RETAINED from agtatng the matter for
reasons that might have been obvious to at least some
of our friends in the East.
Now, we do not pretend to misunderstood the refer
ence here made either regards the local schemes
the contemporaries. We trust that faithful defence
of interests which deeply subscribers and il
our opinion the State of North Carolina will not be aiC
at our door as fatal charge although may b(
forced to plead guilty thereto Rectude of intention
and some justification in the strength of the facts adj
duced will we sincerely believe, be allowed their du
weight in mitigation of punishment.
Let it be distinctly understood that this is no paJt
matter 1t question believed to be Of vital ncrcS
to our people, and our concern in it is simply defensive
not by any means offensive.
We may here remark that we have understood sine
beginning to write this article that survey has beer
made of the route from Chestervie to Atlanta
Graham for July.
1t is seldom that we can allow ourselves to travel Ou
of the beaten and dusty track of politics. and bust
ness These unfortunately are the staples of yda
Jo;l do,
affair." But the mails have failed or are barren of Incl
dent the world without is dark and but for the prom
Use of verdure and beauty which the rain
hold out, would be dreary and depressing. A cop.
of Graham for July has been for some time upon ia
BILE, without being able to devote any leisure t.
an examination of its contents But to-day VIC glance
half listlessy over its welfled pages until our at
tenton was arrested by Edith Trevor, by a Doctor
Wife," novel now in of publication in its CO.
umns.
Evidently by female hand,it impressed US with
certain consciousness OF poWera drectnCSS and fore
Of expression by no means usual with magazine contrib
utors and with all due respect to the ladies' seldom
with in feminine illusions. Combining, in fact the
vigor of masculine intellect with that delicate tact ant
peculiar social insight which form the speciality of tn
fairer half of our race.
Like Oliver Twist, we asked for more" and pro
cured as many of the back numbers convenient
" attainable A perusal Of these confirmed our frs
impressions. We feel fully authorized in copying an
endorsing the less true than complimentary notice
the work from the pen of Mr. Leland, the accomplish
editor of Graham. He says
The warm appreciation of, and frequent inquiries a
to the novel of Edith Trevor publishing in Ora
HAM, crafty us, confirming in the praise
with which we announced it. The reader has alread
observed in it-and he will find them marked
advances-a singular knowledge of the world in its mos
refined and subtle forms, such as is rare even amoD
tterateurs of the highest standing He will also detec
evidences of very remarkable familiarity with eratur
and with many languages and an envable knowledg
of art with the most delicate shades of that pecua
appreciation of culture which establishes the highes
claims to social and intellectual respect
We dislike the affected names under which so man
female writers love to flourish The pleasant vegetabl
alterations of " Minnie Myrtle" and Grace Green
wood" and Fanny Fern" only worthy of unfedg
ed school girls The accomplished authoress of Edit
Trevor signs herseIfas she really is GA Doctors Wife,
the honored wife of a most worthy Physician of on
own town. lady equally estimabe in domestic life a
she bids fair to be distinguished in the world of ltera
ture-Daity Journal, It'll inst.
GRADUATED.-The Goldsboro Tribune states that OF
the 22d ult, VIM. Geo. Robinson arrived at home afe
an absence of two years at the u S. Military Academy
at West Point He brings his diploma from that cele
braed institution and WILL suppose join the regular
army with the brevet rank of I'd Lieutenant Mr.
Robinson Jr. is of the editor of the Tribune.
RSs~" Washington Irwin is said to be the author O
Home, Sweet Home not John Howard Payne"
EUo 6nd Tho ohnUo tom in an aYchanpp We dom