The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1873-05-08

plOpo-itlou 70 Etcfift Dotiur Aot tii- aiAi"tt1'
Of road already completed, and lands 70.
that part Of the road yet TO be constructed.
We have not seen hr Grows reply; but
understand that he does not entertain such
q proposition with favor, that the road. in
It's present condition, is not available. and
that arrangements having been made by
the company. based upon the bonds, II
becomes impossible for him 10 say for the
company, that proposition which might
seriously injure it, would be acceptable.
At the same time. it IS understood that
some compromise can be made with Tho
company, but the propositions Will, oi
course. have to come from tho State.
The completion Of the international
would be one Of the grandest sources Of
Development to the state It would
open up grand highway from the eastern
to the western boundaries Of the State, and
would develop recources which, though i'm.
mense, now lie dormant. We, Of this sec
ton, are peculiarly interested in the com
pletion % the International, and going
further west we find warm feeling grow
ing up in consequence Of the obstacles now
in the way Of its progress. 1t IS pronounced
by every one as one of the best railroads
now built in the Southern States, and it is
claimed by the company that an extra
amount of money has been spent, even more
than the subsidy, to make this road worthy
the encouragement extended it.
The work upon the road is shortly to be
suspended in consequence of the unsettled
state of affairs, and instead of retaining
the constant distribution in our midst of
five millions of dollars, which, it is said,
has been the annual expenditure of this
company,it is possible and highly probable,
unless some arrangement is effected, the
large force heretofore employed by it viii
be disbandcd, and many energetic men of
capital, who would probably in a short time
have become permanent citizens, will leave
our State to employ theircapital elsewhere,
and apply their energy to the development
of even less favored parts of the world.
We dislike, It this day, to see anything
like hiatus in the grand work of improv-
ing this great State. 1t has taken many
steps forward, and God knows we would
hike to see it march on until it is the admi-
ration of the world for advancement, as it
is now for beauty and empire. The great
Texas Pacific, towards the north, bringing
into our midst the wealth of the Indies,
the mineral treasures which abonnd along
its line, and linking the two great oceans
together through one of the most practica-
BILE routes on the continent, would work
side by side with the International, pene-
trating the very heart of Mexico, and lay
ing down among rs the rich products of
that favored country, towards making it
tho grandest empire on the face of the
earth.
Much has been effected toward the adj
of Texas, and we hope the era
Of progress is not to be cut short. When
such emergencies arise, let comprehensive
minds in those places where they have been
placed to think and do for the good of the
people, be active. This Legislature took
hold Of the Texas Pacific question, and
thanks TO its good sense, relieved the people
Of the enormous weight of six millions of
dollars. The case OF the Pacific was
different from that of the International.
1t had not commenced work, and COM
pleted large amount of work on a certain
basls like the latter, and there was a pro-
viso which led to the understanding that
the debt would be settled in lands, and such
4 settlement was expected The Interna-
tional was especially, without any
such loophole, granted money subsidy,
md if anything is done towards a compro-
mise, we suppose it must be by fair and
open negotiation between the State and the
company.
1t is especially necessary that this matter
be settled, and we think few bold and pa
triotic hearts in the Legislature, by starting
vigorously to work at once could effect it
without much loss of time. Let negotia-
ton be put upon foot in the case of the In
ternational, as in that of the Pacific, and let
the debt of the State be reduced. 1t was
cut of six millions with one company,
md if now it can be reduced again, it will
be source Of much qualification to the peo-
pie. The International Company, we feel
'atisfed, will not act out of reason. 1t is
probable, in consequence of its financial ar
rangements, that the proposition extended
it cannot be accepted with safety, and if
this be the case, we hope the objection will
not debar compromise.
These questions are serious ones in more
senses than one. The disposition of the
Democratic party is divided upon railroad
matters, and it is feared that it may result
in serious damage to it, unless these differ
snces are healed before the next election
While we are determined TO support the
regular nominees Of the party under all cir
cumstances, there viii be those who would
zee it fall to sustain individual opinions
and this must be kept in view
A compromise, We believe, can be effected
with the International Railroad Company
Whether it win desire to complete its road
TO some available point under the present
contract, we know not, but the negotiation
should he put upon foot. II it can be
brought about 50 as to relieve the State
from even 0ne-half Of the debt, those who
are instpmentalin securing such an arrange
ment win receive the plaudits Of the peo-
pie, and the credit Of saving the Democratic
party from a signal defeat in the next elec-
lion. Let the work be commenced. and
that too in a spirit to succeed.
The csatnal Tesia says that some par
ties in digging a well lately. in Calvert,
struck vein Of coal, which. upon trial,
bunea well. The Tszaa thinks the evi
lences Of coal about Calvert must be con