Wilmington journal., 1870-07-01
FAYETTEVILLE.

and pratified with the kindly reception
which they extended US. But we we're
forcibly and sadly impressed with the loss
of business prosperity, OF which the va
cant houses and closed stores gave such
indubitable evidence. Evidently Fayette-
Vile of to-day is not the Fayetteville OF
the past. Many of its best and most en-
terprising citizens have sought homes and
business elsewhere. The blackened walls
of dwellings and stores and factories re-
main to testify to the fendish triumphs OF
Sherman and his bummers. The goodiy
old town has not yet begun the WORK OF
commercial reconstruction, which must be
postponed until her people, and our peo-
pie, and the people of the whole State, re
store to North Carolina just, honest and
economical government; until the laws are
administered by incorruptible officials,
and the respect and confidence OF good
citizens in their integrity and capacity IS
restored. Then, and not until thons will
Fayetteville revive. Her position at the
head of navigation on the Cape Fear
River; her ultimate connection with the
interior by means of railroads; her anrl-
vailed water power; her climate; and,
above all, her noble, true-hearted and en-
terprising citizens, warrant the prediction
that when the moral and material blight
with which Radical rascality and ignorance
has cursed the State has beenremoVed, Fay
etteville will again be blessed with renewed
prosperity. and her factories, multiplied
ten fold, will bring wealth, and population
and activity. The day is not distant when
this will all be accomplished. And we are
justified, from the earnestness and enthu-
siasm we saw in all quarters, in saying that
the citizens of Fayetteville and Of Cum
berIand are determined, ana will contrib
ute their full share in the noble work OF
overthr0wipg Radicahsm in North Carroll
ma.
Through the courtesy OF our friend, Mr..
MCSwEEN of the Eagle, we enjoyed de
lightful drive through the town. We were
pleased with that portion Of 1t
in which are situated most Of the private
dwellings,, called Hay Mount. About all
of the residences there have an air of sub
SLd1LIhi CCLQIOEis hIltG EAOuA1S anu SUI
roundings of many displayed a careful and
cultivated taste. No CQe can view the
homes of these people without favorable
of the character of the inmates.
We feel that good and substantial citizens
own and occupy them.
During our stay we were the guest of
General DRAUGHoN, at the Fayetteville
Hotel, and we can heartily recommend
him and his house to those visiting that
town. Gentlemanly and cOnslderate IN
his attentions, he makes ona feel at home
in every sense Of the word. The New Han
over delegation to the late Convention
desire Us to return their thanks for his
and clever entertainment.
RAILROAD TO OEsLow. We publish be
low q communication from friend,
Suggesting that the new Onslow branch
of the W. & ". r. r., now under
discussion, be built direct from this city to
Wrightsville, thence running along the sea
l.ne to Onslow. We think the suggestion
a fair one, and hope that it may be taken
into consideration by those gentlemen who
are inaugurating the enterprise,
For TIE Journal.
WILMINGTON, June q, 1870. |
hessTS Editors l 500 in your Wednesday q |
paper an article headed "RaiIroad to OnsOw," |
L movement which is not only practicable, but
necessity demands it. This is an enterprise which
liu st and will rebound to the advantage Of Wal
mngtOa. Already the iron horse is anxious to |
snutf the dsIghtful sea breeze, and TO bring here
rich products from that delightful country. Think
Of the frade OF one item-Oysters, fresh oysters |
not caught three or four days, but only hours. |
The movement is in every way calculated to ben
ait Wilmington as we'll as Onslow:
Let US have the railroad by all means, why |
not have the road run from Wilmington 10
Sound Chat being the nearest point |
20 the sea-, thence northery to Topsall, and on
% Onsow? If such a road would be canVassed, |
have no doubt that the stock could be readily
obtained. Already has it been asserted that
here are twelve mon who will give 81 900 piece,
merchant will give s2,6G9. That merchant is up
% the times He is merchant of 1870. He
Is alive to enterprise. He can lcok in the dis
lance. and see the necessity OF railroad, He
deserves more than his share OF patronage frona
OnsloW.
Depend upon it, your commissions will be ad
led twenty per cent. our business Wiil increase
loudly dry goods will meet with reader aale !;
yOur goods will go like magic. Grocers, you can
hen gupply the market with that excellent fresh |
outter from Ouslow.
Dealers in fertilizers, your business will double |
tself. Our farmers will be better satisfied and
ast but not least, your population Will RoknOWI-
9dge the pleasure and benefit TO be derived nom
saltwater bath and an airing in the country. |
That we have no summer resort for peIt up |
has been talked about and
larped upon summer after summer. Our young
men need recreation. Children would be heal |
thier and happier by the change. The siaboring |
man would hail with delight some pleasant place
where he may, fOT paltry sum, breathe the salt |
air which would be in ms reach in a short space
Of time. We need some place of this kind. 1t |
has been talked about long enough. Let Us put
Dur shoulder TO the wheel. What want is |
Think OF it this is the Onty !
city of its size and population which s not blest
by some outlet. Reflect upon it, for it reflects |
npon the city. We have men of energy and en-
terprise. Why not put the ball in motion Z Who
will make the move LOCKER on.
The Purity OF Punch.
Concerning Mr.. Mark Lemons scrupu-
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