Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-01-19
JAMES A. HORT, Secretary.
From the Southern Guardian.
THE BLUE RIDGE RAILROAD.

We like the spirit OF the article below copied
from the Kcoc;e Courier, upon the above subject.
1t strikes the right key. Should the intima-
tion of readiness on the part of those most in
tercsted. to increase their subscriptions, and
thus practically show their willingness tosustain
tie enterprise, ripen into action, it will be a
better argument in its favor than all the speeches
upon tho subject, eloquent and convincing as
they may have been, and no doubt will have a
strong effect. Hercules promptly assists those
who put their own shoulders to the wheel.
There is but one opinion on the subject in this
District, and, had it been thought necessary,
expression would have been allowed it through
the medium of public meeting on sale day.
The people If Pickens warmly sustain the en-.
terprise, and are willing to aid it in the way Of
subscriptions still further. Who will put the
ball in motion?
Operations on the road, with the exception
Of the work at the Tunnel and some other points,
have been suspended. We learn that it is the
intention Of the Company to continue the work
at the points here indicated which course meets
with our cordial appreciation.
The suspention Of tho work on thc line, As
stated, has resulted in great loss to the contrao-
tors, and much suffering on the part Of the Ia
borerS. Tho >latte!, many of whom are foreign
erS are breaking ofin every direction, bewailing,
in their mother tongue, their almost penniless
and truly pitiable condition. They have our
sympathy in their present unfortunate condition,
and we commend them to the kindness of our
hospitable citizens.
Although partial suspension of the work is
prejudicial to the interests of the district, in al
most every way, tue loss to our citizens cannot
he considered so great, as We have seen indica-
ted elsewhere. The price of produce remains
tho same, with no diminution In The value oi
our real estate. We have within our borders
the elements al wealth aud greatness, whioh
muat esFEy With theM Improvement and eenersl
! Iruspsiity, Forbsarsnee In her trading trallS'
actions and tleallbgz should bu the altn Of all
Tu drs hot to bs misunderstood by tlls Is tlt1-
drrcstiriatihg the advantages 10 ts deflfsd ffotn
the hailfdsd-by j5 tntalis@-fbp it6 early CON-
tlktioh will lie Of iheuleu1able advantage to the
Whrls country, and to no section more than our
own. 1t is work demanding our means, talent
and united energy, and is worthy Of them all
THE FARMERS HqNE.-TLe business of the
farmer is at homc-his pleasures ore home pleas
ures, and his enjoyments are the enjoymcnts oi
home, The merchant may got along without a
home he may spend his days in his Office OF
counting room, or in the exciting marts of COM
merce-his evenings in contrivng new schemes
leep plants for accumulating wealth, or avertne
anticipated loss. Too seldom are the hours OF
days be snatches from business cares iorrecna,ior
devoted to quiet home pleasures--they do moi
satisfy the evcr-feverish brain that cravcsexcite
mcnt, even in its rcpose. The Watering place
the concert, the theatre, tho oonv;vial party, and
the wiue.rup, constitute, in too many cases, thu
pleaures of our men ofwealth. 1t is stated tha
!. merchant who recently failed in one of ou,
large cities, OH being asked what he intended tt
do, replied that he should Z" first 60 and &C
acquainted with his wife and children" This
perhaps was an extreme case; yet too many ar,
strangers at home How happy the man whc
feels that he has true. home, the temple of hi
household gods, where he reigns as patriarch
priest and king refuge fr9n age and malice
a shelter sfoM the storms Of life, that no loss o
wealth, no change Of ercumtances can effect,
rose wilhsut athorn-a sun thatknoxs lOse.sIna