NP, DH 3/27/1861

From the Dallas Herald
 
March 27, 1861
 
Opelousas Railroad  {New Orleans, Opelousas & Great Western RR}
   The President, Mr. Hews, reports that by the 1st April next 61 miles additional road will be ready for tracklaying, and by the 1st of July, 75 miles. The work during the past year has been steadily progressing. Nearly the entire line between Brashear and New Iberia is graded, while 20 miles between Iberia and Opelousas are completed.
Galveston News

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