The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1862-10-25
Senator Pomeroy and Railroad,.


In his speech at a political meeting
In Atchison few evenings since, Sena-
tor Pomeroy took occasion to give his
views upon railroad matters, and we are
certainly surprised at his want of sacac.
ity or lack OF honesty. He says that
road running direct from ST. Joseph
westward, would build up a Missouri
city and Missouri interests instead of
those of Kansas; but he wishes the main
trunk Of the road to ran do,cn the Raw
ratLey and pour tic mhole stream of travez
and freight into the lap of Kansas citv.
''""e LeauenworM city IS to Be left out
some tuenty miles on sritch,
Now. in the name Of all that is rea-
sonabie. will no, even ordinary sense
and intelligence lead any one to see
that II direct road from ST. 10. will
ou'ld up that place, a direct one from
Kansas city will build it up? If Mr..
fomeroy is for Kansas. Kansas interest,
and Kansas cities in preference 10 ,hos.
OF Missouri. why does he advocate III.
building up of Kansas city to the des
tructlon Of Leavenwor.h I? Nav no
the answer to this inquiry be found in
'ne hon. Senator's wish 10 build u,
A'ch'son. let what else go 10 des,ruc
ton may
lie avows different desire and pur
Pose' but IT his policy leads to this re
suit. what better is it for Kansas? !? /
ne Is honest and has not the foresight /,
perceive such plain sequences az mus
follow his premises, then be is not III,
man for The position he occupies. w.
need both honesty and ability in on,
who has so large an influence over on,
interests and cesiinies. We have n.
personal dislike TO Mr.. Pomcroy, but W.
wish every man who has leading off
c'al influence for or against the future
welfare OF our State, to be equal to til.
task and capable of grasping the whole
subject.
We wish Leavenworlh city to be
quit up in preference to Kansas city,
which can only be done by making
Lea'enworth the point on the Pacific
road. not a s,citcA station. And As c.n.
gre's has no right to dictate any rolie,
for State, Kansas can build her road.
'or The advantage. development and fu.
lure welfare Of this State and not those
o' Missouri. And for the same reason
We prefer stxt Kansas should compel
the Hannibal d S.. Jo. road to come "a
A'ehisOn instead of striking ou. from St.
20. westward. This is comprehensive
p0''ey. free from local prejudices, and
0eyond al Question calculated TO ad
vance the best interest Of the vbol..
State Il is platform upon which all
can stand. TO which none can reasons,
bly, cbject.
a' 'nerc 10 not an argument TO be
used against making Leavenvor,h ,h,
s'"'''ng'po'ut Of the Pacific road from
'ne Missouri river. that doe. NOT ami,
with equal or greater fo,ce to A,cb;.,,,
as against St. 10. In distance. in con.
ve"'ence. in economy. in every thing
'eh"onh has the best of the arou
"en'- The grea, reason for mal;n.
escn c'ty poin. is 10 benefit Kansss
ana In preference 10 Missouri.
Bot it "ill be said that the p..;s.
road should be as nearly an airline =.
possible. Grant it. Blu, must Kansas
10 . ai' the Strengthening of lines , No. |
:, .a 1' make oar lines ssra;yzt from ne
ne ssorfing points of our o,cn .e,.ct;o,
:" " 1Ne ''ssier" hanks Of tie 1Mssouri ondl
'~e1 ~ easter" roads sfroig1ss. 70 our