San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1880-07-24

changes for the better will result from
the influx of population IRON various
quarters and the Interchange OF ideas
between old and new settlers.
But as to whether tho most shall DO
made OF our new era, almost every
thing depends on the present popula-
ton of our town. Will they; with q
wise foresight, lay broad and deep the
foundations Of our prosperity? We
trust they will, ard tho movement re-
corded elsewhere in our present issue,
10 favor of improved roads to the upper
counties, is a most hopeful indication.
There should be no such word as fail
in this matter. Not only should these
roads BE- made, but others should be
made good in all other directions.
Good roads are the very arteries OF
commercial life. The best future OF
our town is dependent upon our action
on this subject. 1t is q vital matter
to San Marcos, and it will never do to
ignore or postpone it. Austin to-day
affords o "frightful example" Of the
consequences Of neglecting the duty Of
making good roads, aud we should not
fail to profit by it.
All that we have said will, if we do
our duty, come to pass on the advent
Of the International alone. But this
is not all we may reasonably expect.
At latest advices there was o very
strong prospect that the Morgan road
would be extended to this place. And
this affords another strong reason for
our making good roads, for the greater
extent of country that VIC can make
tributary to US, the greater induce
ments the managers of said road will
see to coming here. If we can get the
trade which has been going to Austin,
why should the Morgan road be at the
useless expense Of going there? Will
it not certainly stop hereP
One other illustration as to how we
may make or mar the future Of our
town. We want more men of capital
and en- terprise to settle with US. And
they are disposed to come, provided
they can get property at reasonable
prices. If they cannot, they will go
elsewhere with their means. Is it not
the obvious duty Of those among US
who have property for sale not to hold
it at exorbitant prices, SO as to repel
the class Of men to whom we have re-
ferred? Ia it not clear that by selling
a part Of their property to such parties,
even at moderate rates. they will SO
enhance the value of the remainder
that they will make money by the trans
actionf On tho other hand, if such
men are driven away now by high prices,
the best effects Of the coming of the
will be lost to our town, rates
of property will not advance as they
otherwise would, capital aud enter
prise will seek more congenial chan
nels, and our town will be left, to
large extent, in its old state Of stagna-
ton.
Let us therefore take the tide at its
flood. and it Will lead US on to fortune.
San Marcos will probably never make
a very large city, but if we will but use
effectively the leverage now placed in
our hands she will no doubt-super-
added to her attractions as a most
beautiful and healthful place Of resi-.
dence--take a far higher rank in size
and business importance than her most
sanguiue friends have heretofore ven
tured to anticipate.
DENIS KEARNEY has lost the favor
of his crowd and is no longer their
leader,
Tue Rritish parlia ment is onposed