Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1872-05-18

our friends position, Tho States
did not question; cannot question
single fact or figure Of our article
above referred to. Its reply does
not rise to the dignity OF an argu-
ment, but is simply poor apology
for attempting to perpetrate hum
bug. However, we assure our
neighbor, that our only motive for
exposing the folly and absurdity Of
his scheme, was to save the people
OF West Madison from wasting
their means on an utterly impracti-
cable enterprise, aud one that would
DO no benfit to them il completed.
But to the people of West Madison
we urge again that the Brownsville
road cannot be built, and for the
following reasons:
LIST. There are no great CONNER
ciAl, Railroad, or manufacturing in
terests demanding II.
I'd. Because it would be without
connections, or important termin-
us, and because money sufficient
cannot be raised on account Of the
convenience OF a greater portion OF
the line to other railroads and mar
kets.
Sd. Because II graded the bonds
OF the company based on a first
mortgage. would not sell for money
enough to purchase even the spikes;
for the simple reason that no capt.
tAlist would have the road If COM
pleted, and be compelled 10 run it.
Again we urge that its construe-
ton was never seriously contem-
plated, and for the reason that
Brownsville is moro than willing to
let West Madison remain as she is
Matching the present scheme for the
sole purpose OF defeating the Jack
son q Memphis road-which will
destroy her South and Southeast
trade, just As the Mississippi River
Road will destroy her West and
Northwest trade.
Again we urge that the road
would not pay running expenses
il built and equipped.
LIST. Because IL would not draw
business from any center Of trade,
but would be confined to narrow To-
cal limits.
.ntId vnN
this limited LEGAL trade, because OF
the nearness of each section through
which il runs to other lines and
markets.
Sd. Because majority of the peo-
pie even along its line would haul
their cotton and products in wagons
to market, thereby saving double
trouble and extra expense.
Thus we have briefly given our
reasons for the opinion that the
Brownsville scheme is impractical
BILE, and originated to deceive the
people and turn them from an en-
terprise OF infinite value to them and
the country. We warn the friends
OF the Jackson & Memphis Road,
that there is a combination on both
sides of the line to defeat the enter
prise. Every means possible, not
excepting false reports and mali
cious charges has been resorted to.
Do not listen to or be discouraged
by them; look at the facts and be
guided by your interests and judg-
ments.
Whenever $4,000 is subscribed
between this city and the Hatohie,
our bonds will be sold and the work
begun. Those that say otherwise,
are enemies to the road, and the
best interest OF West Madison.
One hundred and fifteen thousand
dollars will build our road to the
Hatchie and across. There it will
not stop long, but Memphis will
hasten to carry it on. When COM
plete you are on the highway Of ma
tons, in easy communication with
several largo cities, and by perfect
connection with all the great COM
mercial centers OF the continent.
You can breakfast at home, dine at
Memphis, transact your bushes and
sup at home. You can be in Jack
son in the morning and at home to
dinner.
IL will be one of the principle
feeders to the Southern Pacific, and
over it will pass much of the rich
trade of the orient. What is the
Brownsville road to such a thor
ourghfare1 Who with such a pros
peot will throw it away upon aroad
that begins and ends nowhere?R
The question of success or failure
is in your hands. Division now
viii delay or defeat. United you
can and will secure the great enter
prise. Which shall IL be?