Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1873-04-10
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unprepared to make speech, he felt it was
quite unnecessary, since the subject had been
so ably discussed by the distinguished speak
er who had preceded him, leaving so little
remaining to be said. 1t afforded him pleas
ure to know that Chester is at our back, heart
and hand, in question of such vital impor-
tance The Airline contest in 7 York was
fought by the friends of the scheme alone,
but now we have assistance in the rear and
in the front. 1t is to the interest of York to
do our duty. On both sides they are asking
to grasp our hands, and it would look bad,
indeed, should we refuse. The arguments
just made by Judge Mackey all must admit
One suggestion, however, presented itself
which he thought was overlooked. Glance
at the map, and you cannot find single
county in any State Of this Union to which
nature has given greater advantages than the
county of York, in South Carolina-rich in
its products of cotton, grain and fruits, and
in the possession of unlimited water-power,
minerals, lime and iron, only awaiting the
hand of the capitalist for development: Our
climate is equal to that of Italy, and while
the distinguished speaker, who preceded
him, had so happily described our advanta-
ges, he also should have added that York
was unsurpassed for its beautiful women.
There is no section more inviting to the trav-
eler. The most we need is population and a
development of our resources. Population is
necessary for development Of our resources,
and this road, by opening communication
with the rest of the world, will present our
advantages to strangers, and invite the capt.
talist and the artisan.
AS to the proposed taxation which some
might fear, it is myth. 1t is bugbear with
few, having no foundation in fact. The
road will have an influence to diminish, rath-
er than increase taxation. 1t will enhance
the value of real estate, and in doing this, d.
minish the tax. As the value of property
enhances, the percentage of taxation diminish
es. The property of York county being val
ued at FIVE millions, if it is necessary to raise
certain sum by tax Of one mill on the
dollar, double the value of your property and
tax of half mill on the dollar will raise
the same amount. Such is the case in other
States and in all sections possessing the ad-
vantages of liberal railroad system.
Aside from the development of the coun.
try-the promotion and advancement Of edu'
cation, intelligence, the arts and the sciences
the speaker viewed the practical working OF
the road as matter of dollars and cents-the
lowest view, he urged, that could be taken OF
the question. You are called upon to meet
an annual tax of only one dollar and fifty
cents on each thousand dollars value of prop.
erty. This amount will be more than saved
by the reduction in the prices Of the necessa'
ries of life. 1t will cheaper the price of stock,
guano and other fertilizers, and, in fact, every
article entering into the necessities Of the far
mer; and as has been stated, in the simple re-
duction of one dollar and fifty cents on each
bale of cotton sent to New York, will, in that
alone, add to the wealth of the county. What
made England so prosperous ?-the North p
even the new Northwest, but few years ago
trackless waste? This prosperity is attrib'
utable to liberal system of internal improve
ments, Their people united in building roads,
which we also must do if we hope to prosper
as do they.
Hon. A. S. Wallace was next called, who
excused himself from any attempt at aspeech.
He was not only unprepared, but until that
day had not been aware that the county was
moving in the matter so far as to discuss the
question of voting subscription. He argued
that this road would be source Of profit and
an advantange to all sections, and would be
an important feeder to the Charlotte, Colum;
bia and Augusta road. He not only would
not hinder its success one iota, but endorsed
all that had been previously said. The road
he said, is necessity beyond doubt, and
should it fail, he would regret it. He felt
that the people would sustain the measure, and
he would heartily cooperate with them in the
effort.
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Wallace remarks,
on motion of VIM. 1. Clawson, the meeting
adjourned.
H. F. ADICKES, Chairman.
L. M. GR1sT, Secretary.