The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-04-04

During the last year. large amounts Of timber and
cross-6es have been placed in the track all defec-
| tive rails remoyed-two permanent bridges put uF
at Black River ana Lyncms Sreekoand al de2ots
and passenger depots in the city have been com.
pleted, and, Jointly with the Wilmington & Man
chester road, a commodious passenger shed has
been put up at Florence. The machinery Of the
road consists of u locomotives, Of which are in
good order, 8 unde or requiring repair and to be
rebuilt No additions have been made to this
stock since the ose Of the war. By judicious
system of repair, it has fulfilled the demands Of
the past season, and We believe can be made to
answer those of tho next. Our rolling stock con-
cars, second class, baggage and s mail express
@ rs It should be remarked That the whole of
this equipment is on smaller scale than is desir-
able, especially as much OF it, from its advanced
age is liable to frequent repair, but no additions
are proposed, until such are warranted by our
actual or prospective necessities.
What we are more directly concerned in is an
amount Of unremunerative business, equal to the
capacity and condition OF the road. That this is
involved in the agricultural revival and develop
ment Of the country must be obvious to you. The
products of the soil arc our only permanent and
reliable sources OF ofincome-not simply in their &C.
tual transportation, but as they are the basis and
vitalizng element Of every branch Of our opera
TONS How far these are to bs affected by tho
momentous political issues Of the day and the un-
certainties attaching to the present system of
labor remains to be seen; but the future can
scarcely be worse tnan the past, and we are even
encouraged to hope, from the increased urea of
the heavy amounts of guano and other fertilizers
now being supplied to It, that much larger returns
will be realized. Throughout tho country directly
bordering on the road the production Of Naval
Stores is being gradually resumed, several extern
sive SOW mills have been put mp, and there are
other indications of improvement. During The en-
snine Fall two important bridges will be compile
ted, by their respective Companies, ecross the
Pee Dee river, at Cheraw, aud Society Hill, which
will greatly facilitate the passage to us Of the pro-
ducts beyond that river.
We are also encouraged by the prospects Of q
speedy restoration OF the Savannah and Charleston
Road, The obstacles to it's earlier rec obstruction
have beon removed, and 1t is now in the hands of
parties who will reesta plush it with the least pos
vel Of Savannah, the opportunity Of passing
through our city, and will perfect direct and con-
tinuous route, by rail, between New York and St.
Marks, {Florida.) The project of a steam
ship line from st. Marks to Havana has been sug-
gested, which, if carried out, would unquestiona-
Cuban travel. The road from Fernandina to Cedar
Keys Will also soon be in operation which, in con-
neotion with steamers. Chen to run. between
Charleston and Fernsndina, will connect us with
encouraged by an increasing public Interest," in the
construction Of tho Cheraw and 20 fields Road,
which we trust, under more propitious circum-
stances, vii! insure its progress; By the eSten-
sion Of the Wilmington and Rutherfordton Road,
the products of certain sections which have here
tofore sought this market are now being dir .cted
from us, and our only hone Of retaining or compe-
ting for them, is in the building Of the Coalfeds
Road severe struggle 1? going on in this and 9TH 9th
Roads are being projected, which may ultimately so
invest US that It's loss will be inevitable. unless
timely measures are takec for count erasting such
approaches. The same necessity exmts for every
practicable enlargement Of our commercial facili-
ties sepd advantages. These attract trade, and
confined with an harmonious action n the part
Of all &c nterests copeesaed in its rt ntion, are
our RS h l6esfde tha zSts adjoining SJjpIni1s
Portsmouth and point norLhward OF US. In
closing this Report We r. beg soss to sopsey y0a
hga o. solomons We hsV, M also to
commend the subordinate officers and en- oyees
Of tue Company for an active and faiti lids.
charge Of their respective duties duringt past
year. Ali Of which is respectfully submitte
49, A. F. RAVENE
H. IL