Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-02-28
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The following are the concluding
sentences Of argument Of G. IL. Roch
ester, II. II. Com'r., before joint com.
mittee Of Senate and House Of Rep,
resentatiyes Of Kentucky, on the 9Th
instant
F'Let ~ briefly review the Railroad
question iuits bearing upon the State,
H. X progress, NC.
The great Cincinnati Southern is
reaching out for new extensions.
Knoxville gained, the way is clear to
the sea cost. The Kentucky Central
is striking towards the Cumberland
Mountains and beyond, TO the same
point; while by the recent completion
Of the Big Sandy, Kentucky has been
indissolubly linked to her,old mother,
Virginia; and her progress is still on
ward to Memphis, to connect beyond
the Mississippi with the great X. X.
system Of Arkansas, Texas and Cali
fornia, aud at no distant day, with
Mexico. While the l.. 4 N, scorn-
ing any "Pent up Utica" stretches
out her srms far and wide. conveying
trade and travel 10 the commercial
metropolis Of the State, and sending
in return the products Of her diversi-
fed industries.
New roads are projected and will be
speedily built, unless hampered and
throttled by oppressive and fatal res
trictions. Large amounts of capital
are held ready for investment 10 Rail
roads, but capital being cautious and
chary, will await the resllt of Ken.
lucky legislation. Should it be re.
strictive and unfriendlY, the invest.
ments will not be made, and the con :
structoh Of new enterprises cease.
When ! contemplate the hidden and
undeveloped wealth Of Kentucky
noS lying As fettered giant, | will
not believe that any thing will be done
To retard her development. The
mountains of Kentucky have been
but partially aanked by Railroads.
We must no longer be content to lin
ger upon the outskirts, but must
20 in direct line through the
very heart OF these mountains. I'm.
ill this is done. We have bat enter
ed the outer door leading to great
prosperity. This done, aud who can
estimate the magnitude Of the gain 10
our peopleS Then indeed will the
mountains and little hills clap their
hands, The valleys catching the glad
note will echo the joyful acclaim, and
when upon these timbered mountains
their sturdy oaks, huge poplars and
majestic pines-the growth of centu'
ries-shsll succumb TO the woodlands
axe. ani lie PROSTATE, ready for utili
zation, thus bringing enormous wealth
10 the owners, then will these same
mountains assume a different role, and
be clothed in different attire. Tho
more beautiful as we'll as more valua-
Bile, these mountain regions will be
come the home Of the hardy, plOdding
and thrifty immigrant-the Swiss, the
German, the Swede, the Dane, viii
flock to it, and though dismantled o
its forests, will speedily become vine
clad and fruit.covered; the apple, thu
peach, pear and grape, flourish in Ms
tonishing perfection, far better thar
i'd Central or Southern Kentucky
With K. Il. facilities these can b.
carried to the most profitable markets
New York, Chicago and many 9th
err points, bringing return enrichinl
those engaged in their culture. Mean
while the coal and iron will send fort
perpetual contributions aggregating /
larger amount in profit than is made
inthe whole bluegrass section. Shoul
the Legislature be liberal in its cor
duct, then all will be we'll. The bill
reported by you may have much I
do in shaping the character of legisla
ton. Were | in your positiOn-a legls
lator-as such could desire no bette
posthumous fame than would attacl
to having contributed TO develop he
resources, thus enriching and addin
glory to my native State. l can NJ
but believe, gentlemen Of the join
committee, that you will feel as d
upon this great question.
Thanking you for attentions yo
have given TO my crude words, an
for the courtesy granted, as asked !
the beginning Of these remarks, l al
now ready to respond to any question
you may desire TO ask.
Mr.. Horace Sevvill, OF Altoona, p
sritas. INV wife and / are inward of sc