| From the Carolina Watchman (Salisbury, N. C.) |
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| March 16, 1863 |
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| There is some irregularity among the
Conductors on the North Carolina Railroad in regard to the amount
collected of passengers on the train who have not secured Tickets. A
gentleman who went down to Charlotte last week, was charged by one of
the Conductors, $2.25. On his return, another Conductor demanded of
him for the same distance (from Charlotte to Salisbury,) $2.50. |
| The management of this Road, upon the
whole, is denounced in this part of the State, as very bad.
Irregularities and smash ups is the order of the times with it. There
seems to be at least a thousand screws loose. Perhaps, however, the
Road is only in a wretched bad condition. Whatever the cause it has
not tended to diminish the value of the stock. On the contrary, at a
recent sale in this place, it sold higher than at any time since the
completion of the Road, to wit: 20 shares at $95 per share; 20 at $90;
20 at $89; 20 at $91; 20 at $95; 13 at $91.50; and 20 at $89.50. |
| The Stockholders are reported to be making
heavy dividends, a gratifying fact, when we consider that the Road for
many years paid nothing at all. It is hoped however, its present
prosperity may have the effect of stimulating its managers to greater
diligence and care in the performance of their duty to the public, We
wish it was in our power to recite some evidence that this will be
done. Good weather and a firmer road, as the Spring advances, is the
only immediate prospect of improvement. |
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