| From the Fayetteville (N. C.) Observer |
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| April 1, 1861 |
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| Wilmington, Charlotte & Rutherford Railroad |
| We learn from a reliable source that the
President and Chief Engineer have recently closed a contract for the
graduation of all the unlet sections on the Railroad, from the head of
the road in Richmond county to the town of Charlotte. The contractor
is Mr. Harvey, of Richmond, Va., a gentleman of extensive experience,
great energy and ability, and second to none on this continent for
executing work in this department. He has been engaged for several
years in building the celebrated "Don Pedro" railroad in
Brazil. The whole work is to be completed by the end of next year, and
sooner if possible. We also learn that Mr. Atkinson, the Chief
Engineer, and Mr. Smith, the Engineer of Bridges, are visiting the Pee
Dee and other streams, with the view of preparing the places for
crossing these streams, so as to secure an early completion of the
road. We, and all with us, may feel assured that this great and State
work is now in good hands, and will be pressed with energy to a happy
conclusion. |
| Wadesboro' Argus |
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