New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-19
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LETTER FROM PIKE COUNTY.


Sammit Described jackson Railroad
glcComb City-Crop Prospects-Politic,
Qaiet.
SUMMIT, Miss, April l6, 1872.
A few days ago left the Crescent City
By way of the New Orleans and jackson
railroad, to take sojourn in the country, Il
eajoy its balmy and invigorating breezes
which, ut this time, come rustling through
& tho green and tender foliage, bearing tha
sweetness which the centre of great city
does not possess.
After ride of several hours in the train
under the oonductorship of the gentlemanly
Il Mr.. McAvoy, we were landed in this thriv
ing railroad town. Our experience, both
N the road and in the cars, between here
and the city was all that one could wish-a
smooth road, comfortable cars, good accom-
Il modations and an agreeable and polite con
Z Sductor
understand that this road has suffered a
great 6eal of late by freshets, caused by
heavy and constant rains washing away
bridges, trestle work, etc, necessitating a
vast amount Of heavy work and much loss
of time; but all these disasters and draw
backs have been and are being promptly
met by the officers of the road, and every
thing being placed Alright. The present
management of the road deserves much
credit for the manner in which affairs gen.
orally have been and are being conducted.
Ii regard to this young city, much can
BE said for and against it. We claim to be
"a yioy vx-ifh fh,a Hrcf
sentry here was made on the first train that
made these woods echo with the whistle of
the iron horse. In point of business, this
place stands first between jackson and
New Orleans on the line of the road. Its
merchants being composed of solid, mon
eyed men, that, together with their never
ceasing energy, causes the trade to come
from far and near. Like other towns, it is
populated with people of various callings
and professions, and, with few exceptions,
every one seems to be engaged at some
thing. The thriving condition of five
saloons (cofeehOuses) is evidence enough
that the cause of temperance is embraced
by only portion Of the community, while
the other portion argue the point behind
the screen, with an awkward barkeeper
waiting patiently to serve those who may
order their poison.
1t seems that the pistols so freely used
some time since have been laid on the shelf,
and the peace and dignity of the State more
strictly observed. The town altogether is
. very nice place to locate in, particularly
for the summer months, as it is high up
four hundred feet above New Orleans-and
ut has fine mineral well, one mile from
town, possessing all the curative properties
of the finest wells in the country. The place
Is built up with first-class stores mostly
brick, fine residences, and has all the para
phernalia of small city, such as churches.
lodge, hall, fire department, market house,
telegraph office, printing Office, etc. Its
population is about eighteen hundred.
Writing of this place reminds us of it's
esister town, McComb City, which has just
been brought to light by that indefatigable
Erailroad king, General McComb 1t has
been Incorporated, and named after that
gentleman. 1t joins this place, save mar
row tract between the two corporations: in
fact. the two might be called one. 1t glad
dened our heart as we noticed there the
commotion, and listened to the different
sounds emanating from the saw and ham,
smer and other implements Of the many me-
Achanics at work. 1t was as sweet music to
the ear, all indicating that there was ''life
in the old land yet" and that in few
months there would be frst-class town,
with its many mansions, shops, stores and
factories, where now are the ancient and
sturdy pines that have withstood the tenn
pests Of centuries.
From what have learned of the present
crop prospects, they are not very fattering.
Theiincessant rains have thrown the farm
ers back at least month along the river
and creek bottoms; the freshets have caused
"a great deal of damage, washing away the
labor of weeks, and most of the fencing.
At present the season is good, and it is to
be hoped that it will remain so at least for
awhile. The prospect of good fruit crop
is very fine, the different trees being loaded
with their respective fruits.
AS for politics in this section, there is not
much said, though it seems that the people
have somewhat changed. There does not
exist so much of that unyielding spirit
which has so long characterized the people
here. They are all more on the comprO-
mise, and seem willing to submit to good
and honest rulers, by whatever name they
may be called.
Nothing more this time.
SILVANCS.