| From the The Confederation (Montgomery,
Ala.) |
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| July 5, 1861 |
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| Montgomery & West Point
Railroad |
| We had the
pleasure of making a flying trip over this road on Saturday last, en
route to pay a visit to some old friends in our sister city, Columbus.
It is a source of much pleasure to us to be able to say that this road
has been greatly improved since our last passage over it, and the time
greatly expedited. Much praise is due to the President and
Superintendent for the indomitable energy and skill which they have
exercised in its management. We believe the entire track has been relaid
within the period of one or two years, substituting the heavy T-rail for
the flat bar, which, to all who are familiar with railroad traveling are
well aware of the superiority of pattern, not only in regard to comfort
but safety. Much pains and care have also been observed by Col. Pollard
and Mr. Superintendent Cram, in the selection of their subordinates,
which is made manifest by the occurrence of so few accidents of any
kind. |
| We cannot close
this hasty sketch without commending to the public Messrs. Phillips and
Gordan, two of the gentlemanly Conductors, with whom we travelled, and
were gratified to witness the kind and considerate attention bestowed
upon the ladies and children under whose charge they had been placed.
Success to this popular road and its worthy officers. |
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