The register. (Monroe, La.) 185?-1861, 1860-04-19
Monroe and her improvements

All orators tell us this is IN age ofinvention,
enterprise and Improvement We begin to be-
lieve 80 Ourselves One of the strongest evil
dences of this fact is the ocular signs around
us. Monroe has never been noted for any very
wonderful strides in this direction. This, per-
haps, is somewhat owing to the reign Of Old
Fogyism," which, fortunately for the place, has
seen its palmy days, and is about to expire for
the want Of breath. Co-eval with New Orleans,
our country-town is only country-town still.
But better times are coming. They are already
dawning We hail tho change with unalloyed
pleasure. The rule Of old -ideaism is nearly at
an end. On all sides are tokens Of this agree
able truth. Not many Of our large property
holders will have great claims on the commu-
nifty for gratitude. They have been holding
their property at fabulous terms. demanding
New Orleans prices for Monroe lots. They
have thus done what they could to retard the
growth Of our town but, in spite of all such
unwise and short-sighted opposition, we arc
moving on in the right direction. Doubtless
this impetus is due to the Railroad just opening
into our place, and opening it to more speedy
and constant communication with the rest Of
the world. Here, again, has been shown the
folly Of men in opposing means of created
wealth and happiness. But the Railroad and
the town, alike, may now bid defiance TO all
opposition. Both arc going ahead with most
tlattering prospects. We again express our joy
and triumph over the illness and expected
death of fogyism. These improvements seem
for the present confined to the downtown and
middle-town districts. Our uptown neighbors
are not as yet moving with the rest of the
world. We hope their shadows may never grow
less. Courthouse square and its vicinity, es-
pecially, present beehive appearance. OFF,
ces and residences are going up with great
speed. Houses have long been needed here,
and the need is likely to be now supplied. Our
excellent schools are also great items of pro-
gress. Two are for young ladies and one for
boys The former are we'll calculated to pre-
pare our daughters and sisters to be ornaments
of society and our homes. The latter is well
and ably conducted, and affords admirable op-
portunities for discipline and education. We
are delighted to hear that the young gentle
men attached to this school are making vigor-
Gus efforts for the establishment of a literary
debating society. We wish them all SUCCESS.
They have now an opportunity of showing
what Young America" eau do, despite
the wise looks and sage predictions of old
fogyism. The "old folks " tried and failed
yes, tried we'll and long, and miserably
failed at last. We are also glad to observe
that many Of our citizens are beginning to
set out shade-trccs. This has been too long
neglected. May many more do likewise. An
English statesman once said, Whoever plants
q tree is q bencf.ctor of his race" How easily
and how delightfully."- may all become bcnefac.
tors!
Exception. The fence around our graveyard
was intended to he great Improvement; but
it has not proved to be such Although re-
Gently put up Mt considerable cost, it has al
ready begun to tumble down! There is fault
somewhere. We are glad to say that, gencr-
ally, our improvements are substantial. This
is truly All exception,