NP, NOTP 5/30/1861

From the New Orleans Times Picayune
 
May 30, 1861
 
Mobile & Great Northern Railroad
   The Mobile Register has the following:
   In consequence of the blockade, the directors of this road, finding that they would not be able to rely upon obtaining the iron ordered from England for its completion, have determined to purchase the rails in this country. Indeed they have already contracted for a considerable amount in New Orleans, most of which has come to hand.
   We are glad to learn that the rest can be had either at New Orleans or Charleston, and that Mr. Lincoln's big ships outside the Mobile bar cannot prevent the completion of this important work. We have learned with pleasure that despite the difficulties in money matters, the Directors are pushing the work to completion with untiring energy, and al that is wanted to ensure it is that the stockholders should sustain them with a like firmness of purpose and promptly pay up small balances yet due on their subscriptions.

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