New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-07-31
SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD.

We copy the following from the Memphis Bulle-
tin. 1t gives an encouraging account of the pre-
parations that have been made for the prosecution
of the Southern Pacific Railroad
THE SourHERS PAcIr1c RAILRoAD-W are
eratitied to learn that the prospects of this noble
enterprise are more cheering than ever. A bill
before Congress for right of way through Ari-
zona. and for military and postal contracts. has
been favorably reported and made the special
order OF the day for the third Tuesday OF Decem-
Der next. Should this come up on motion on the
previous question-thus cutting of amendment
and debate--iti is confidently believed it will pass
both Houses and be approved by the President.
1t will be reculiectea that The bill provides equal
terms for q route froIn St Louis near the thirty.
fifth parallel. both parties recognize the united
aid Of each other
Gen. G, B. Stuart, President of the American
Railway Bureau of q ew " nFk, and who, for thirty
years past has filled important official POSITIONS is
recognized as a most efficient and thorough Engi-
neer, and who, under Mr.. Flmoreis Administra-
ton, was head of that department in the Naval
Bureau, in this city ON Saturday last en- route
for Marshall Texas. 10 superintend the construc-
ton instanter OF one hundred miles of road in
addition to that now in operation.
He was accompanied by the contractors, Messrs.
DeGratf and Smith, who have undertaken its in
stant commencement and speedy conclusion. Mr..
DeGratf is pelhlps the most experienced railroad
contractor in America, and being not only man
of wealth, but also of great practical experience,
has accomplished works which, without further
words have rendered his name, beyond all others,
in the very first rank lie has built more miles of
railroad than any man in the United States. His
partner. Mr.. Smith, has also gone with him to com
menee instant work. He is also a gentleman of
energy and experience The intention of these
gentlemen was to employ all the help they could
obtain on their arrival in Texas from that State,
and then to employ such other aid from other
States as the eN8enees of the road might require.
These parties have gone on, accompanied also
by others, But in iay OF two, also, DR.. Fowikes
will leave for Marshall, Texas, together with the
Hon. n. X. Stevenson of Tennessee, to aid III these
matters and to carry out in bold relief other and
far more great and beneficial matters of instant and
immediate interest to all concerned. Col Steven.
son, new President OF the Chattanooga and other
roads is one of the first railroad men in the nited
States, of energy aud experience, and will shortly
contribute his greatest efforts in this enterprise.
| We congratulate Texas and the country on this
energetic carrying out the instant construction OF
| the great highway OF the world.
|
| THE VIRGINIA OtTBREAK.-The New York Her
aid has the following i'll regard TO this matter:
| The town OF 0eeoquan, Virginia, has been the
scene of considerable excitement for some days
| in consequence of an attempt on the part of GER
tain parties to demolish liberty pole erected by
| the Black Republicans, from which floats q flag
bearing the names of the Republican Presidential
nominees. The Republicans of Qeeoquan deter,
mined to prevent the threatened demolition Of
their flagstaff die in the effort, and accordingly
| despatched messengers to neighbofing towns fol-
| arms and ammunition. They also notified Cover.
nor Letcher Of the state of affairs, and he assured
them that they should be protected. The Governor
! ordered General Hatton 70 call out his command
bnt it is said the General resigned rather than obey
| the order. At last accounts the military of Alex
andria were expecting to be called out to preserve
the peace. Ocaoqpan, the Gene Of the disturb
ance, contains some three hundred Republicans
| Itzwas the residence of Underwood, who was ostra
eised by his ielOwcitizens some years ago because
of his tanaticism. Underwood was a delegate tt
the Chicago Convention, and has recently writer
aletter to Miss Barbour. a lady of Virginia, wht
hardly fail to reawaken the Indignation Of his polit
ieal opponents