NP, GP 3/14/1861

From the Greensboro (N. C.) Patriot
 
March 14, 1861
 
Danville Connection
   The Legislature of 1858-9, having granted a charter for a Railroad from Danville to the Coalfields on the Dan River, in Rockingham {the Western RR} and the Legislature of 1860-'61 having granted a charter from Greensborough to Leaksville -- the so long talked of Danville Connection has, in effect, been chartered. It now remains for the people of Guilford and Rockingham to bestir themselves and to build the road. The distance from Greensboro' to Leaksville is about thirty-three miles. Shall the road be built? That it can be, no one doubts, but will it be done? It remains for the people of Guilford and Rockingham to say. In this connection, we call attention to the charter granted, extending the Coalfields Road west from Deep River. It rests with the Stockholders to say where this road shall intersect with the North Carolina Railroad. Should the Greensboro' and Leaksville Road be built, it would have a great influence in controlling the Western terminus of the Coalfields Road. It is time that the people of Guilford and Rockingham were moving in this matter. Whether we remain in the Union, or are to go out, it is highly important that the Danville Connection should be completed, and that as speedily as possible. We hope soon, to hear of meetings being called, and of stock taken by the thousands.

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