| From the Galveston Civilian & Gazette
Weekly |
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| September 3, 1861 |
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| {Some portions too
light to read} |
| Correspondence |
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| Eds Civilian, |
| Now that we are blockaded and
likely to continue for some time, through the obstinacy of Mr. Lincoln
and his advisers, it is past time seriously to consider the great ???
of completing our railroad and telegraph connection direct with New
Orleans. |
| Appealing to the most recent
information which we have received, there remains about 100 to 120
miles of railroad to be completed -- say from Orange to New Iberia {New
Orleans & Texas RR}. The whole of this route runs over a
level country, no excavation or cuttings to be made. The chief labor
will be in constructing bridges and making embankments over some low
grounds. |
| As we expect soon again to
have communications opened with St. Louis, whence we receive many
things that we greatly need, why should we remain isolated? Some may
say we cannot interfere with this railroad, it is private property. I
would not wish to interfere with private property, but I think the
State or Confederate Government ought to take hold of the matter. We
cannot afford in these times to stand on ??itles. By all means pay the
proprietors of the road for the work they have done, or lend them
assistance to finish the ??? speedily. There are many contractors both
here and in New Orleans, who will undertake to finish the work
speedily, and take in payment either State or Confederate Bonds, ???? |
| Let us ????? the matter. The
enemy is vigilant and ever on the watch both day and night. Let us not
remain isolated and cut off ????? all communication with our sister
States, who in times of danger are ever willing to assist us.
Telegraphic communication independent of the railroad, should be at
once completed and put in operation. |
| Yours, |
| ??? |
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