The Van Buren press., 1860-02-10
For the u Buyea Press.

Mn. EDITOR through the politeness
of friend in St. Luis, l am favored with
the opinion of mani icitizens of that City,
in regard to the Bortr Railroad, connect
ing with Van Buren, md Fort Smith-in-
cluding such other plaes along the line of
Road, as may be deerA VI advantageous to
the road and country. Ny informant says
shat not less than $500 can be had in
that City and vicinity, I aid in the con-
templated survey, throu3 to their line Of
Rsilroad. This is good Sews, and shows
what St. Louis can and wi do, if we will
only go to work and assis them in this
great enterprise. The Bortr Road is the
Road for Van Buren, and Fdt Smith. St.
Louis is better point than lkmphis for us.
And the route to Fayettevie, and other
places on the line, offer greatcnnducements
than to Memphis-or at leasts greater in
terest has been manifested i'll TIT direction,
than in the other.
The citizens of St. Louis, sayye will as
sist you--at Memphis, they .ty, give
your lands to complete our Rod and then
in time, we will assist you.
If we intend to go into the FORK, why
defer it longer, when St. Louis ralls OH us
to open way for them to cole to this
country. Is the trade of st. Lotis of any
value to us ? If so, now is the tine to Sc
cure it, If their influence and assistance is
of any value, then cooperate withthem in
the present enterprise, and with te united
interests along the line of road, efficient
amount can be obtained to secure asurvey.
Further, call meetings for the pqpose of
determining the best policy to adoR APP
point meetings along the line of thsantic
pated survey-invite editors and odler in
tiuential men of the country, to nolce the
project and unite their voices, and thir in
terests, with that of the people l ses moth
ing to prevent the success Of this cnteprise.
Let us accept the proposition mAe by
the Governor, in his message of '5S,page
2l. When in speaking of Railroad, he
says" they should all receive the en- pur-
agement of the State, in every thing iom-
patable with the public interests. And the
whole subject is submitted to the wiso
of your councils. with full confidence hat
you will act for the advancement and lbn-
or of the State" Now is the time toact
the time to unite with Fort Smith in tis
great undertaking. Let us hear from Gn.
WHEELER his opinions are philosopGc
and wholesome and with his influence aid
assistance, the ball will roll on. We hal
contemplated revisit, but was disappoint
ed in St. Louis news, till now. SO ~
will soon call again at your ssnctum sane!
forum.
Let us hear from You again, Mr.. Press
in regard to State aid-that is what WE
want and must have, in order to fulfil what
our Governor has suggested, but which was
failed to be appropriated for the completion
of the Road. Your statistical views show
the very thing the people of this State wish
to see, and in this way we will get State
aid. Now look at the great Railway re-
sources of Minnesota, and Gov. Ramsey S
recent message to the legislature-see what
he does for the State by his recommend
Ii the State of Arkansas could see the
great necessity for Railroads and other ia
cilites for the improvement and develop
ment of her rich country-the car of com
mercial enterprise would commence at Van
Buren,, and soon span the State. And we
look forward to a day not far distant, when
Van Buren, and Fort Smith would stand
united as one grand commercial City.
c. f. BAKER.