The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-03-19
For the CITIZEN.
A Crisis

A Crisis
Mr.. FDIToR.-'f'f-iere is q tide in hui
msn affairs, if taken at the flood may
lead to fortune" Is there such q tide
flowing towards Pulaski? To do or not
to do, that is the question; whether It's
better to venture some thousands OF dol
lars and thus secure a CONGESTION with
the proposed railroad, or by refusing,
run the risk of losing present prestige,
of hazarding every material interest,
the loss of population, decrease OF bus
mess, and the rapid diminHtiOh of prop
erty value, must give you pause.
Well may it. If the projected road
shall be built, and intersect the present
one at any point either north or south
of Pulaski, then farewell to all hope of
its further prosperity, indeed, farewell
to its present good condition. But Is
there surety of benefit resulting from
the road, snpposing it to pass directly
| through the town This is not alto
gether patent. Much of the country
now tributary to it would fail to be So
| for all along the line of passage would
be stations attracting trade from near
/ localities, thus subtracting it from where
/ it now must necessarily seek a market.
/ Connecting roads do not always adYan-
] tage a town lying contiguous to their
crossings. Admit that they do, one
thing is certain, the town must be the
focus of radiation. In the case under
consideration, every interest of Pulaski
demands that the proposed road should
run, not by nor near, but directly
through its precincts. See to it then,
| that not a dollar be invested in the road
until that fact is beyond doubt. And
to make assurance dOubly sure, let the
/ work commence at PuIGsEi. Do not sub
NIT this matter to the atterthoughts of
Engineers. If the road is to be built,
| and the point of intersection is depend
ent on the subscription of 10000 by the
corporation, by all means the demand
should be cheerfully and promptly re-
spOnded to. In the event, however, OF
the railroad project being abandoned, let
the amount of $4,000 be voted and ex-
pended in the improvement of the old
roads, and the opening of new ones.
These are essential whether the railroad
be constructed or not. The lethargy Oh
this subject is astonishing. 1t can be
demonstrated that, either directly or in
directly, every dollar expended for ap-
proved internal improvement brings in
a larger interest than from any Other
source. How much has Giles county
been enriched by the one turnpike run
ming through It? Thousands on thou
sands have been realized from its advan-
tages. But enough. All Improvement;
of every character are desirable anC
beneficial Civilization, if not self-in-
terest, demands them. What is the val
ne of money but to increase the out
look of taste, beauty and comfort
While living, live to purpose. Live tC
enjoy, intelHgently and piously the
present, and to hand down to posterity
the noble results of judicious actions anC
manly deeds.
A word in behalf of Elkton. Tit
cry for bridge should not be unheeded
Give it to the people of Elk river. BY
; unwise and ungenerous disregard Gle:
lost a valuable portion of its domain
and Pulaski much revenue. Beware o
repetition We Magestracy of Giles
hearken to the voice calling on you 70
} Justice, r. @.