The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-01-06

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Terms s7.oo a Year, $too for Six Months.
THURSDAY. JANUARY {, 1876
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA RAILROAD.
In the last issue of the ADVANCE we
spoke of the prospect of a speedy extern
sion OF, the Southern Minnesota. Since
then the letter from Vica President
Easton, given below, has been handed
us by gentlemen Of this place to whom
the letter is addressed. 1t will be seen
that the expectation of bonus is a part
of the basis of negotiation Tor the mon.
ey to be obtained of eastern capitalists,
with which the road is to be extended.
Prompt action is necessary rs the COM
pany wish to have the matter decided
by February 1st. Jackson las ALREADY
held a meeting, as will be seen by the
report published elsewhere, and the ex-
preston was unanimous in favor of
voting the aid asked Tie commune
ties along the route are expected to vote
all that the law will permit, which is
ten per cent. on the real valuation, as
we'll as to give right of way.
In view of these facts, meeting Of
the people Of Mobiles County has been
called for next Saturday, january Sth,
and we urge the attendance Of a strong
delegation from each township. The
road will lie extended, whether this
county votes aid OF not, and the ques-
ton. with our people now is, Shall we
secure the road to Worthington by vot-
ing the bonus, or shall we allow it to
so north of us, as it may if aid is not
voted? The point ut which the South
crn Minnesota crosses the Sioux City
and st. Paul road will he the distribute
ing and railroad center of 4 large area
of country in Minnesota, Iowa and Da-
kota. Our people CAN make Worthings-
ton that center by giving aid to the
Southern Minnesota. The amo cunt for
this county will probably be from $l5,-
900 to $50, 900, the bonds to run 30 years
and draw 7 per cent. interest. WehaVe
rot space at present to enter into full
consideration Of the question, but We
hope to cover ;.ll the points III the case
as the matter progresses. Meanwhile
let the people come out eu 9l0sse to the
meeting on Saturday, and give express
sion to their views. The following is
Mr.. E;,ston's letter:
CnArr1ELD, MIMI, Dec. II. 1875.
MEssRS. GRINAGER AND MOULTON,
u. s. Land Office,
VortE;ngton, him.:
GENTS-Ihe arrangements OF the
parties interested III the extension OF
the Southern Minnesota Railroad lave
now been so nearly completed that we
feel warranted in asking the towns and
counties along the line to define thei'
they will give us. 1t is now very desir
oided rs soon us possible, and 1T the
latest by February 1st, 1876.
We have been assured by gentlemen
IN all the counties along the line thai
the people were ready to do all they
could and I'LL tile law will permit, in thu
donation of town and county bonds ant
right OF way, and we have on this rs
surlnce felt justified i'll representing tt
che parties who arc preparing to furn
sll the money that considerable
amounts Of such aid would he voted
and that I'LL or nearly I'LL Of the right 81
way would be donated, and ut cuulse
these assurances from the people alk
our representations arc made Il part e
the basis of negotiations for the money
The time has now come when it is
:; necessary for us to know the amount OF
such aid and this can only he done 10y
taking the votes OF the people an
placing the bonds in trust in such way
that there can he no doubt either us t.
their validity OF the prompt delivery IL:
soon as the railroad company have
earned them and done their part.
suggest that your people hold meet
ings and take Sucl, action rs will al
once settle I'LL questions, and if yo,
think best act III concert with commit
tees and the people of other counties.
shall be glad to. hear from you and
others as to the prospects.
Yours, ETC., J. G. EAsToN.
SIOUX FALLS RAILROAD.
We have received the following letter
from NJ. J.. Wood, Esq.,, of the Siou,
Falls Railroad Company. The prelim
mary survey Of the road has been made
tn tho Statc line and hooks vnre ononn,