| From the Richmond Dispatch |
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| January 21, 1861 |
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| {Virginia} Central Railroad |
| A resolution was introduced in the Legislature, a few
days since, to inquire into the expediency of withholding the payment
of any unexpended balance of appropriations for works of internal
improvement made at the last session. It would be difficult at the
present time to judge what would be the fate of such a proposition,
were it introduced in the shape of a bill. It may, however, be noted
as a good sign of the times, that sundry of the works which would be
affected by the withholding of funds hitherto donated them, have
determined, whatever may happen, not to stop operations. The Central Railroad,
for instance, has determined not to suspend any contracts. In fact,
the work on the upper sections of the road is proceeding along
vigorously. Only ten miles remain unfinished, viz: from
Jackson
River
(the present terminus) to Covington. The grading on that section, considered among the most heavy on any
work of internal improvement in the State, will probably be done by
the 1st of September next--part of it sooner. If the rail can be
obtained on fair terms, a section may be in operation at the time
alluded to. |
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