The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-07-18
The NaIchez, Jack~On and Column.
bus Railroad

bus Railroad
A note from Gen w. T. Martin in
forms us that Messrs. Pendleten and
Ullman, members Of the Directory of this
Road, will visit Utica Oh the 21st, Ray
mond ON the 23d, and Jackson on We'd
nesday, the 18th; and will address the
people as to the progress of the enterprise
and the plans Of the Directory as to the
early extension Of the road to Jackson,
and its final completion to Decatur, Ala.
As this is a matter of very deep interest
to the citizens of Jackson, and indeed to
all the people Of Kinds county, we
quote as follows from a letter just re-
ceived by David Shelton, Esq, from
Gen. Martin:
At meeting Of the Directory yesterday
it was resolved to commence the work of
extension a soon as the engineers could 10
cate the section from Fayette to, or near,
the Claiborne line. We are impatient to go
o.. but iC is expected that aid viii come
from other sources a we'll as from the peo-
pie Of Adams. Il seems to u that the Jack
son people should be liberal in contributions.
for certainly our enterprise viii % very far
ia making it Il great railroad centre and add
immensely to its osperty. Remember
that we have never entertained the thought
IF Stopping short of jackson. The road
sill build itself on whenever it reaches the
capital. We are very sure of this, ana will
not be costent until we have a terminus at
Decatur Promp- action will now prevent
any stoppage in the work. Let our engi-
ueerS ct TO work and the eXtention begia.
We VIII find plenty Of funds and means il
we are energetic and determined oar peo-
mere prop,se'to put more money III the en-
terprise.
In the inception of project for building a
road, we had large convention here over
which our deceased friend, Potter, presided,
aud with him here was delegation from
Kinds promising ma erial aid il Jackson
should b. selected as a terminus. l think Coz
Power, Joshua Green, D.. n. Burrows and
c. II Manship were here. Several places,
notably Brookhaven and summit, were
cohfestin9 with jackson to draw Us of east
wardiy to the y. o & J. Railroad. l was
on a comm ttee of our citizens OF thirte n to
decide on the route. | was almost alone on
that committee. insisting on a route by way
Of Jackson. | used largely the promises
made by the Kinds delegation, as an in
ducement to procure our present route as
a location. After great labor, l succeeded
in gaining the point. Unless Jackson repu-
dates the promises made by her delegation
she must d. something now to make them
good.
\ part from any pecupiary benefit that
individuals may receive. is not our work one
that should be encouraged from creditable
State pride ami patriotism Ought our o.
pie to leave com paratively undeveloped so
large a pare of the state as lies along the
line from here to Columbus as fer lie aud
beautiful as it is?
Whatever others may think, say or do, |
it seems to me that your committee is COM
posed of material suited for energetic work |
l was greeted along the line as l returned |
with encouraging words aud action. The |
work will be done. 1t is a shame that it has |
been delayed so long.
l will send YOU in a few days receipts |
(prnted) and notes to BE- used for time sub
Scribers. We wish to get time subscribers
for stock rs we'll as cash for that and the |
survey. The survey money should be all in
by October 1st. Stock subscriptions should |
not be for longer time than years from Ist
October, 1871
Our stock shares are $50, and certificates
will be given as cash $50 is paid. Our Board
IF Supervisors would not sell the county
stock for two thirds of its par value.
When Gen. Martin addressed the
people Of Jackson on 14th ult., u conn
nittee was appointed to confer with him
a. to the amount required to complete
he survey to Jackson. The very mod
crate sum Of one thousand dollars was
Indicated as the proportion this city
would be expected to raise. The mem
)ers Of the committee have been so sitd-
lted no canvass has yet been made, but
hey will endeavor to call upon the cti-
ems before the visit of Messrs Pendle-
on and UIlman. All who subscribe as
much as fifty dollars to the survey, pay
IDLE by October 1st, will receive a GER
iticate Of stock in the road. Messrs. I.
J. W barton, H. Musgroye, j. ,. Ham
lton, David Shelton and j. l.. Power
compose the committee, either of whom
will be pleased to receive subscriptions
lpon the conditions stated.
In view Of the facts stated by Gen.
Iartin, which we personally know to lie
rue, and to the intrinsic Importance Of
he enterprise, We trust our people will
espond to the extent Of their ability to }
he call of the Committee.