NP, SN 9/19/1861

From the Shreveport {La.} Daily News
 
September 19, 1861
 
What They think   {Vicksburg, Shreveport & Texas RR}
   Since we published an article relative to the completion of our railroad to Marshall, we have had the satisfaction of learning that it was not without its effect. Many of the citizen stockholders of the Road, have awakened to a sense of their duty; some sensibly remark that to have this important work carried on, they would not hesitate giving their interests to the Texas Road {Southern Pacific RR}, and withdraw their claims. The motives which prompted such expressions show an anxiety to have the right thing done. Those are our sentiments. If we do feel disposed to extend the Road as was contemplated in the beginning let it be given to Texas, provided she will complete it, and set the "steam-horse" to work.
   Imagine the following notice to be found in the columns of our respective city papers:
Shreveport & Marshall Rail Road
   Arrives ____  Departs ____ Tickets can be had on application at the Ticket Office, at ____ Hotel.
An. Imagination, Superintendent.
N. B. The steamers Good Idea and Williteverbe, will leave the wharf immediately after the arrival of the ____ trains, direct for New Orleans. Fare ____ Time 0:00 from Marshall to Shreveport.
   It is pleasant these dull times to be imaginative, and we know our readers will feel as we do while thus writing. The imaginary shrill whistle of the locomotive as it approaches the Depot, we hear, but find it impossible to make that sound heard. Ah! there it is again. Did you hear it?

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