| From the Alexandria (Va.) Gazette |
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| March 2, 1861 |
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| Local Items |
| Penn, the Harrisonburg
correspondent of Richmond Dispatch, writes as follows: "The Manassas Gap
Railroad
is again about to suspended operations, I understand. I believe the
pretext this time is the monetary crisis. I express the conviction of
many that this road will never be completed to Harrisonburg, unless
purchased by somebody or some company, and finished in that way. Bad
management has been the distinguishing feature ever since its
commencement. An abundance of officers have been preying upon the
concern and sucking its money, and thousands of dollars have been paid
to idlers for the gratification of keeping them. If the work on the line
is stopped entirely this time, it never will be finished, because the
company cannot raise another dollar by subscription, as the people all
along the route have become disgusted with the concern. The cost, so
far, has been nearly double that of the Orange & Alexandria Road, and
yet not half as much has been done." |
| As an answer to the above, we
learn that the work on the Manassas Road is progressing as fast as
circumstances will admit. The Company no doubt find difficulty in
negotiating as all other companies do at this time, and they may be
compelled to suspend operations, but no such determination has yet been
arrived at. |
| As to the construction and
management of the Road, we feel justified in saying that it has been
done on a favorable terms, and with as much regard to economy as any
other road in the State. |
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