Des Arc citizen., 1859-11-02
Da. JEprHA FowLnrs AND THE Trx-

DR. JEprHA FowLKEs AND TIE TEx- AS PAcIric RAiLRoAD.- We find the iol- lowing notice of this gentleman Tn the Memphis .avdianche Those who know the Doctor best, and have enjoyed his friendship in personal point of view, know how to appreciate him. As pub lie man he s none the less worthy. Pos sessing indomi,able energy, and lulI knowledge of ,he Importance ef the great work he has engaged ip, he has accom- plished for the people of Texas and the whole country through which the railroad is to pass. task that was conceived im- possible. The present generation may not fully appreciate hIs efforts, but those who live in the lapse of future years will rise up and "cal him blessed"
 The Texas Pacific Railroad will be m enduring monument to the praise and fame of Dr. JEPruA FowLKEs and his compeers. May they, each one of them, live to see their most sanguine hopes real- zed--,he road compleled--thcmseves made millionaires flor if the members of the company generally possess the noble liberalily of Dr. FowLxrs, ,helr wealth would be bestowed upon those who need and deserve t.
 Da. JrpTnA FowLKrs It is with pleasure we welcome back to Memphis our iellow.clllzen whose name heads this article. He returns under circumstances of which ae mag reN feel proud. Our readers will recollect that about eighteen monihs since, We called their attention, editorially, and by articles over the signature of Fieldston, 10 the brilliant future of the Southern Pacific Railroad. The far.seeing prudence of Dr. Fowlkes induced him 10 devote his every energy to is success, Relying on the truths of the 1 Companys statements, and the laws of Texas giving to il the most muni6ceni grnnts, the Dr. proceeded 10 New Orleans where the chief office was located, when he most unexpectedly found not only that lhc corporation was in deep embarrass- men,, but that even the State of Texas was endeavoring to crush is every fran chise. l, was also house divided against itself, amid most bitter elimination and recrimlnation.
 | By indomitable energy, q: great per sonal risk of health and life, by consum- mate tact and sleepless endurance, amidst evil report and good report. beyond the most snnguine expectations of his warm, est well-wlshers, Dr. Fowlkes has freed the Company from all difficulty and em- barrassment; has provided for the pay menl of seven hundred and ninety.seven thousand dollars of debt; gained for the Company the suit brought by the State of Texas for the forfeiture Of its franchises 1; reconciled all feuds; and placed 1t in q position now to realize ils brightest pros poets. Like others of no ordinory mind in great undertakings, now that the worst is over he seeks the peaceful retirement of home.
 He is succeeded, we learn, by one of the most eminent men in the country, whose commanding position is of itself q tower of strength, J Edgar Thompson, Esq. of Pennsylvania. We hope, how ever, the services of Dr. Folwkes may be still preserved to the Company, at least as 10 retain him as Vice President, General Agent, or in some office that would be no slneeure. His energies, beyond those of other men. render him most competent thereto.
 Dr Fowkes is on his way 10 Pennsy- yania 10 tender the Presidency to his suc- cessor. Mir Thompson has already sent Engineers on to examine and take pre- limnary steps touching the prosecution of this great enterprise
 We bid Dr. Fo@lkes God speed. He not only deserves substantial reward from the stockholders. but the thanks of the nation.