, 1862-05-23

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EB However decisive the results of the |
present struggle may be, simple conquest
viii not so change the people Of the rebel
states in their habits, instincts and preiu-
dices, that they can be relied On either in g
oreign or civil WAT. Until their present
aspirations be changed, they will naturally
eel disposed to take sides, in every time OF
danger, aghinst the Federal Government.
Foreign wars usually create heated party
contests. We know that at any time
within fifty years, most Of the slave States
would have refused their support in any
foreign war which they considered Us
chiefly for the interests Of the North.
They have only been devoted to the Union
to the extent that the Union was devoted
10 slavery. If some 6rstclass foreign pow
er should bid higher than the Federal Gov
er11ment, they would at once cast off their;
allegiance and take up with the foreigner.
On this point We have melancholy proof
Is it the part Of wisdom to perpetuate this
terrible danger, this continued menace to
our national existence, when its removal
Is within our power?
The Galena Ra11rond--The Matter
Settled. 49,: So
Within the last few months We have fe-
qnently referred to the importance Of such an
arrangement between the different parties In
interest, as would enable the Galeua Company
to centrol and to run the Chicago, Iowa aud
Nebraska; and the Cedar Rapids and Missouri
railways as one road to the Missouri River
The opinion. was advanced, and it is be-
licved, sustained by incontestab1e facts,
that failure to make such an arrangement
would, in the end, foster rival interests, and
inevitably ruin both roads. For months past
these views have been forcing themselves up
on the officers Of the three roads mentioned,
and last week an agreement was made in New
York, by which the Galena Company is to Sc
cure perpetual lease Of the Iowa roads, and
they are to be run as one line to the Missouri.
4 few points in the arrangement remain IN
decided, and these we're submitted with the
arguments Of each party, for adjustment and
decision, to Capt. Wm.: q. Swift Of Boston.
Each company bound itself to be governed
strictly BY the decision Of the referee, whateT-
CT it might be. The wide experience, and un-
questioned integrity and ability OF the referee,
leave no doubt that 3 just decision will be
nnade-one that will best promote the inter
ests Of all parties, and Of the public generally
For the cousummation OF an arrangement
so important to the city and to broad belt
Of. country between Chicago and the Missouri,
great credit is due to Walter L. Newber1y,
Esq, President, and to E. B. Talcott, Super
intendent, Of the Galcna Railroad, and to
Capt. John Bertram Of Salem, Mass, tue
President Of the Chicago, Iowa aud Nc
braska Railroad. Their correct appreciation
Of what Was best for the interest of the COM
| panies they represented, IS well as Whist waz
exactly just to all parties, had much to do in
bringing the negotiations to successful con,
| clusion.
The mere settlement Of this matter is by nc
means all that is involved in the arrangement
| As soon as Capt. swift's decision is known
| and all matters can be fully arranged, a vigorou:
| effort will doubtless ut once be made to com
| plete the line ut the earliest practicable day.
| The strength Of the different companies com.
| blned will be amply sufficient if proper effor1
Is made, to finish it as fast as men and money
can do it. Very little more than two hundred
miles remains to be completed. The almost
certain prospect Of the passage Of the Pacific
Railway Bill by Congress within few dayl
| renders the settlement Of all differences be
tween theso companies and the carly compile
ton Of the line westward to the Missouri
matter Of much interest to all our citizens
t The building Of the Pacific road will itsel
create q large business in the way of trans
porting men, materials. and 4 grea
variety Of supplies. Complete thi
road ACROSS Iowa, and Chicago can com
mand this trade against all competi
tioD. The control which the business Q
building the great Pacific road, If We had di
rect line 10 the Missouri, would give to thi
city, would go very far towards concentratin!
the trade Of that great national thoroughflr
in Chicago for all 1ilnc to come. When th
proper time comes, We shall have much NOR
to say upon this subject, and it is to be hope
our citizens will give it all that consideration
and, If need be, pecuniary aid, which IT'D vita
Importance to the prosperity Of the city dc
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