Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-06-19


VIcKsBURs, June ID, 1871 leff the
Rock City on the sth inst, and propose to
give you some items ia reference TO matters
and things aleng the route | Travelled TO
this place. Our train on the Decatur rail-
road leaving at twilight, as matter Of
course, no opportunity was afforded to OBJ
serve the condition of the efop-prospects
in the region of country through which it
passes in Middle Tennessee. Geatlemen Of
Intelligence, however, informed us that
they were hattering. The wheat crop espe-
cially is regarded as very promising. Some
complaint of rust on the blade, but none on
the straw, and unless the latter is attacked
in few days the crop in Middle Tennes-
see may be set down as large.
The bright beams of a summers sun
dawned upon us first in Cumberland
valley, and when we cast our eyes
over the smiling fields of corn our
hearts leaped for Joy. Never since the
settlement of North Alabama and Central
Mississippi, has so large an area Of lands
been planted. From Grand junction via
jackson TO this place so Aattering pros
pect Tor "crowning harvests with full
horns" has never been witnessed. In the
uldlD IL HAS BtNl ACll NhlblfdlSN, ADOhS
healthy and thrifty; and unless cut of by
drought, no corn from the Northwest Wilt
be needed here to supply planters. Missis-
sippi will not only supply herself, but will
afford large surplus TO her neighbOrs, if
needed.
The King Hso.called" has evidently been
neglected, if not sighted, and unless his
worth and merits are better appreciated, he
might as well begin 10 make preparations
to.abdicate his thrown. 1t is true, hereto
fore he has clothed the world cheaper
than anybody else, and will continue 10 do
SO, provided always, he has an equal chance,
but it is utterly impossible for him to com-
pete with every one else, pay 50 much taxes
and live. His subjects who once worshiped
at his shrine with more than heathen id6l-
airy, simply because he has been imposed
upon, are now turning the cold shoulder"
to him. Really, do not think that one
who has ruled with so much kindness and
mercy ought TO be 50 cruelty treated, but
should at any rate receive ordinary respect
and attention. The truth is, this had better
be done or somebody will one day feel his
influence; for if he is cast aside, much mis-
chief will result from it. If these people
down here quit paying tribute to him and
turn their attention 20 complaining, cattle
raising, manufacturing, shipping, and the
like, the corn will rot in somebody's cribs,
hay and beef win go begging, factories
stopped when they have been run sue
cessfully, and pockets slim which have
been full. Now, Lay was right when he
! advocated a division of labor and equal
| Ifotection to all the great interests Of q
| tion-agriculture, commerce, manufac
lures, mechanic arts etc, and any man
who has as much brains as a sap sucker
must know that if the National and Stat,
Legislatures, by improvident and unequa
| legislation, crush out any one of these
| great industrial interests, il must disabl,
the nation and her whole population al
much as the amputation of limb woull
| disable Il nlan. Then the policy is suicida
and foolish in the extreme.
| ] was struck very forcibly with the pros
porous and thriving condition of the little
town of Water Valley, on the Central road
At the close Of the war il was nothing NOR,
than depot. Now they have four hundred
buildings and some twenty-five hundred in
habitants. Why such prosperity ! askeC
a citizen. Why, sir, said he, 1--WE hay,
machine shop here aud we are putting
up large manufacturing establishments
and we expect to have a city her
soon.' 1t is said to be very health,
place, and l predict for her
bright and prosperous future, if capitalist
carry out their plans. Nicksburg, name'
in honor of an esteemed citizen whe
founded, is also thriving. She present
quite a prosperous appearance. She
rising like Phoenix from her ashes. :
large portion was burned last Decembei
you remember, in the most populous an
business part of the city. New, elegan
and substantial buildings have been erected
and are now being reared on the ruins
A railroad from the Louisiana side Of th
river is in process Of construction, and vii
soon be completed, connecting this plae
with Shreveport and the rising State {
Texas Many advantages are presented L
make this place a great shipping and mar
uiacturing pOint-nothing but capt'
needed. Some fOunderies and agriculture
machine shops are now in full tide of sue
cessful operation, and from the industr
and energy of her citizens, | predict fC
her a bright future. She is surrounded !
a country as fertile as any on the giob
and If her vast resources are developed, v
cannot but conclude Nicksburg, at no di
tant dav, will be place Of importance.