| From the Lancaster (S. C.) Ledger |
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| April 17, 1861 |
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| The South Carolina Central |
| The Commissioners inform us that $75,500.00 worth of
Stock was taken in the Central Railroad at this point, during the ten
days wherein the books were required to be kept open. The stirring
intelligence from Charleston, coning with the orders to the Lancaster
Greys to march, operated against the work of getting subscriptions.
Under other circumstances, $100,000, the amount we predicted last week,
would have been taken in the first ten days. A majority of the larger
subscribers reduced their original amounts to one half, with the
understanding that the balance of their pledges will be redeemed when
times become more settled. |
| The Sumter Watchman of last week, says: "We learn from
the Commissioners at this place that the subscribers of July last, are
now ratifying their subscriptions, and, in some instances, doubling
them. No fears are felt for the securement of the Charter and the
building of the Road. The Company will, no doubt, soon be organized, and
the work upon the road actually commenced." |
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