Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-15
The Union Point and sandersviIle Rail-

road.
WHITE PLAINS, GA, Feb. u. Editor
N0rhtng NelgS. | write to say word in
the interest of the Union Point and
Sandersville Railroad by way of White
Plains. We of this section urge the COM
pletion of this project mainly for two
reasons First, because the citizens along
the proposed route need it and would be
greatly benefited by it; and second, it
would further enlarge the trade territory
of Savannah. Through this section
there is a large scope of the
finest country in the State
almost closed in from the outside world
on account of not having proper railroad
facilities. For instance, here we have
most excellent and business-like little
town of about 500 inhabitants, but unless
we can be successful in getting railway
communication our town is about all 1t
will ever be. The enterprising merchants
of this place sell annually several hum
dred thousand dollars worth of goods
which they are compelled to haul from
Union Point, our nearest depot, a distance
of y miles, on wagons. They ship every
season between 1000 ana 5000 bales of cot
ton from this point, which have to rely
on the same tardy mode of transportation.
So also with every sack of CONNER
cial fertilizers, several hundred tons,
used in the production of this staple and
of other produce. Had we a railroad
through here this town would rapidly I'M
prove. Like the tabled bird, white plains
would soon rise and assume the proper
tiOns and prerOgatives of handsome and
lively city. Capital and capitalists would
flow in upon us; new industries be multi
piled, creating good home market for the
thrifty husbandman. All other towns
along the route would improve in proper
ton. Truck farming, stock raising and
the dairy business might be made prof.
table, and the value of lands and property
would be largely appreciated. Well,
then, consider the second reason. How
would it be beneficial to the city of SaVan-
nah? In this way: There would then be
a continuous rail line running from the
farther bounds of Northeast Georgia to
the Forest City," giving her not only the
immense trade of thousands of families
and retail merchants on the road, but
pouring into her arms $4,000 or 0000
bales of cotton annually. The Importance
of the city of Augusta would be greatly
diminished, of which fact she is greatly
aware, and is trying to flank us IN our
scheme by proposing to build the A., G..
& 5. II. r., so as to hold on to the products
and trade of Greene, Hancock, GlasscOck
anu OlHGI COuubltos MHiCus IL JIG
Union Point and Sandersville Railroad is
built, will be turned into the lap of Savan-
nah. Will not the Central Railroad aid
us in this work? 1t seems that it might.
Savannah will be one of the chief Oenef-
Charles of this road if it is ever built, so
rouse We up, Savannah, from your leth-
argy, and exert all your energy for your
best interests. Aid us in building the
Union Point and Sandersville Railroad.
Crush other projects inimical to your sue
cess as trade centre. If you want our
products and trade, invest your capital
with us, put your shoulder to the wheel,
use your influence for us to get rail facili-
ties, and you shall have it. Now is the
time to build the road if it is ever to be
built.
Augusta is alarmed at the project be
cause she knows it will be detrimental to
her best interests if we are successful in
our project. Come now, Savannah, be up
and doing! Lend us a helping hand. Let
us move quickly into ranks, and make
one long, strong fight together in endeav-
Oring to perfect a scheme so pregnant
with good to us all. z. 5. a.