The Placer herald., 1860-06-23


may be found in personal interests against the
construction of Railroad to Auburn. They
start out against all the provisions, but immed-
ately confine their attacks to the proposed assist
auce to the S. p. x N. Railroad. In this we find
complete refutal of their protessed interest for
the pockets of the people. but in its place dis
cover prejudice that should have no weight in
influencing the decision of voters.
1t is to be regretted. if true. that because this
Railroad Company was organized in Auburn. and
its citizens have subscribed literally to its COIL
struction. in the hope of deriving advantages
along with other portions of the county. that it
is unleserving Of assistance. An unbiased
mind could scarcely fail to see that if Auburn
grew and prospered by the enterprise it would
add to the same general wealth Of the county as
though the benefits were acquired in some other
town. But we have the confidence that the mass
of the people will not be governed by motives of
such poor spirit but looking to the benefits to be
derived from the construction Of this road and its
wagon road connections, give q support that costs
tn N so little, and in return promises such rich
rewards.
Heretofore we have shown that by the con-
struction of the railroad to Auburn. at a low
innate. over Sl92000 per annum would be saved
annually to the people Of Placer county upon
treghts and travelling expenses. and n much lar-
ger sum when the road was completed to Illinois
town. AS these figures were based upon reliable
statistics no attempt has been made to reiute
them. This amount is considerably over the AS
sistance asked from the County to the road; which
assistance, if given, the County has twenty years
before paying it, unless it is done sooner from
dividends arising from her Railroad stock. We
have also proven that no increase of taxation can
follow from the subscription to the road, as the
Railroad property itself would pay the interest
for which the county would become responsible,
without reference to the increase OF property
caused by the building Of the Road. We have
shown that the heaviest tax now paid by the con-
c,f tboN ci hif,bf ai,ybf loyrr
part of which will be saved to them by the road.
If voters need more proofs to convince them
that they should vote the assistance asked, the
fact that the work is expected to be part of the
Pacific railway, that it will increase travel two
and three hundred per cent over ordinary modes,
would secure greater safety in the shipment OF
treasure, open up new branches of industry, pro-
vide cheaper transportation for mountain lumber
to markets below, bring all the advantages enjoy
ed by other countries favored by similar improve
ments. and be safe and paying investment.
should prompt them to Il favorable support
In connection with the subscription to the S. P. 81
n. road the Wagon Roads are deserving the con-
sideraton and approval voters. 1t is true that
some of the people in the eastern portion of the
county have done much to drive support away
from the Secret Spring road, but they are not
alone interested in its construction. The citizens
OF the Dutch Flat Divide are anxious for the ap-
preparation to their road, and say the amount
named in the bill (Sl2 500 will construct good
wagon road over the mountains, and parties stand
ready to undertake the work at that price. This
road is worthy of all encouragement and should
on no account be overlooked 10y voters
And now ask of voters y favorable decision.
We appeal to them to vote the menger assistance
asked for these mea ures fraught with 50 much
benefit to thc people Of the whole cOunty-to the
miner. in cheaper supplies; to the farmer and
stock raiser, in better cash markets; to laborers.
in an increased demand for their services; to the
rn,,ni IL ma han in nF
business; and to owners of real estate, in rapid
enhancement OF its value. We ask that pre- judce
shall not turn the scale against these measures,
and that County division schemes of restless men,
that threaten more burdens OF taxation upon the
people, than ii they were to vote half million
of money to a Rail and Wagon Road shall not
defeat enterprises SO big with future benefits.
Our sister county of Nevada is anxiously
awaiting your favorable response encour-
agement TO extend the Railroad into her own Dor
ders. The people OF other counties are PROJECT
ing other enterprises OF similar nature to the
North and South OF us. (and have received assist
ance from their countess and we must not be in
different of our welfare. In the train of the
improvements proposed will follow wealth, sta
bility and all the benefits arising from progress
sive and well developed country.
The age is one of progress. and the iron horse
leads the van. 1t has spread civilization and es
tablished a mighty people within few years over
the plains and forests OF the Great est and built
commonwealth after commonwealth as it were III
day. California is behind States OF the West
ininternal improvements that possess but frac-
ton OF her resources The only railway yet run
ming within her limits is the Valley Road, but ~
miles in lene th, and remarkable snccess-paying
its current expenses and over twelve per cent per
annun upon its cost. Aud this road controls bal
one fourth of the freighting business that would
accrue to road at Auburn. Let not violent de-
nunciatiOn decide you to vote against these ap-
nrODriatiOuS. hut take statistjc9l and fair
arguments as your guide. Satisfy yourselves
whether the citizens OF Auburn. the originators
of the proposed railroad, are the band OF specu
lators and swinders they have been pronounced,
whether they do not stand lul as fair for integ
rity, responsibility, fair dealing and all that is
deserving of respect among men, as those who
have so liercely dccrled them, because OF their
asking the CO operati N of the county in public
entcrp. Use that the county rs well as the town
interested. Satisfy yourselves if it is 80 strangely
true that it is band OF rougues on one side seek
ing county aid to further the railroad, and on the
other de an arrayed opposition who possess all
the honesty. See whether they have mo-
tives of interest, or projects to dismember the
county, whereby new official stations may be
created to satisfy the greed Of the needy and hun
cry seekers for place AT the expense of tax-pay-
ers. See if these men have ever promoted any
enterprise of public benefit, expended breath
or money in behalf of ought but themselves, since
residents of the County.
And when you go to the polls on election day,
bear in mind that by the construction Of the
! Railroad to Auburn, in rouLd numbers 5000 900
would be saved annually to the consumers and
taxpayers of the county. Remember that assist
ance hy the county will give character to the en-
terprize Mt home and abroad, and enable the com
pany to obtain substantial individual subscrip-
tion sufficient to put the first division Of thirteen
miles in running order without ncurring indebt-
edness; which will SECURE further extension at
an early day. Remember that with $50, 600 from
the county the first division will be in running
order in twelve months Remember that the cti-
zcns of Auburn have subscribed $50, 600 for the
inn and inIi vi ,lo 10