| From the Lancaster (S. C.) Ledger |
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| April 10, 1861 |
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| The Railroad Subscription |
| Although the subscription to the Capital Stock of the
Central Railroad {of South Carolina} is not
progressing as rapidly as we could desire, we believe that we may now
safely assure our friends of Kerhaw, Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg and
Charleston, that Lancaster will do her share in this work. The
Commissioners at this place believe that one hundred thousand dollars of
Stock will be taken in the District within the first ten days. Up to
Monday last, about $33,000 worth had been taken at this point. This does
not include many of the larger subscribers in this place and vicinity,
who will put down before the expiration of the ten days. We have hear
nothing yet from the Books at Mobley's Store, in the vicinity of which
are some of the largest and most zealous patrons of the enterprise.
Their promises may be relied upon. Neither have we heard from T. R.
Magill's Store. Good material also abound in that section. |
| All who have yet taken sock, with but few exceptions,
have adhered to their original subscription. Numbers with whom we have
conversed, regard it as an obligation from which there is no honorable
escape; and such is the fact. A man who repudiates his covenant to the
railroad, may with equal propriety repudiate any just debt that he owes.
We have yet to hear of the first palpable "back down." Some are reported
to be on "the fence;" but these will doubtless for obvious good
considerations set themselves right before their fellow-citizens. |
| More particular next week. Will our friends at Mobley's
Store, and T. R. Magill's advise us what they are doing. |
| Some inquiries have been made for the old subscription
list. We would inform all concerned that it may be seen at our office.
So important a District record should be preserved. |
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