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■pwe' 1 ' r w\ , |jj - railway Report, '* jpjiß ,mpany Bill H. R. 3562,i 818 „ Committee on I ini I ways and pßals, to whom was referred the Bill (H. R. 3562) to aid the Great South ern Railway Company (consolidated) to construct a line of railway in the sj' * - -pf Georgia and Florida, having H ered the same, report: I I the Great Southern Railway I Idated) is a corporation duly [ fed under the laws of the States I f-gia and Florida. The propos /* jpf their railway begins at Mil jlhe Georgia Central Railroad, S,the Macon & Brunswick Rail- I a|id the Atlantic & Gulf Rail- I ,at Jesup, and runs almost due I h the entire length of the Fenin mJß of Florida to Key West, the wL Jfernmost point in' the United _ It is designed, by connecting V line entire railroad system of the 9 £e States, to form the shortest 9 direct line of communication 9 Mho f\ est Indies, Central and 9 Vmerica. 9 ■represented that the construet -9 i 9 this line of railway will be of ff commercial, postal and military ?, and that it will relieve many e causes of the existing depres- I in in the ousiness and industries of I 2 country. It is undoubtedly true I at we have reached a point at which I unnatural andmanufacturedproducts ave far exceeded the demands of llome consumption, that the necessity >f seeking foreign markets and enter flg iiwo competition with,the . world V upon us; until we can find J ; Cutlets for our surplUs product r , our industries must remain par < zed and our people unemployed.— whatever, therefore, promises speedy ielp, partial relief, demands our se rious consideration. With this view re have deemed it onr duty to exam ne carefully into the representation lade by the promoters of this rail |ay, especially as to our commercial Bations. with the countries with ftich it is designed to bring us into ■-t: contact. ■Our people now point with nation- I pride to the fact that in our com ■erce witlf Europe we have overcome lt> balance of trade which has been Pj long against us, and now export Pj >re than we import. The examin ■Hl which we have made of our com ■'e with the West Indies, Central ■ffouth America, reveals tacts both ' 1 fg and humiliating, which de careful attention. We find luring tlie’five years ending June '■tf iTiT* " lvir * was as follu w: t India Islands— - imports fr0m...589,734,585 ,'xiUts w w,m.m 9f \W 1 America and Eastern Wf;+: -,y C ~H!e imports from.. .$(ifU50,094 I 1.114,804 % commerce averaging $218.- I //'■' a year which is nearly hall of f S/J and I tr commerce with the world, *\S shows an average balance of a year against us. other liand we find that the ■pTe of England with these same 9| during the period of five ■ jug Dec. *ll, Is*4, was * imports from.. 121,596,058 ■►rage exports to 117,237,350 ■amerce averaging s24s, 813,- ■mr, which is greater than ours, ■her imports were only $4,000,- ■ove than her exports. We find ■lrny.il imports annually about P)0,000 and of that amount we fc, £5 her about $7,000,000. The ■ entinA Confederation imports ■w $50,1/00,000 a year of which less ■ a $2,000,000 is furnished by us.— ■iba, distantonly ninety miles from our coast, purchases of us only $14,- 000,000 of her annual importation of jiVvly $100,000,000. Witbout extend ■ A these comparisons further, it is • Vient to say that the same humili ■ and disastrous condition of ■ will be found to exist with all ■est India Islands and South States. Naturally we Ip xpec:t to control the trade of Mi„g and worthy of inquiry into ■uses why England alone should annually to the countries situ very doors nearly $60.- in value more than we do, or ■ twice as much. We are more ■plied at this fact, and it makes it ■ worth}’ of our serious attention, ■ w e consider the character of ■ tic u# t£ c \id by the countries ■ i 9 C V Ar ountnes are manu 9'S|- fi ch,? s ’ and their agricul ‘ 't? r^*r^nrßld^ 9 ’ more particularly in the \V est India Islands, are principally confined to the production ofthe more staple articles for exports r con sequently food, clothing, and most of the necessities and luxuries of life they import. Naturally, therefore, we find that our leading articles of exports to them have been flour and bacon, and that other principal exports have been butter, cheese, lard, petroleum, coal, drugs, lumber, and cotton fab rics. Our. imports from these coun tries are principally coffee, sugar and molasses. Many causes of course contribute to bring about the condition of trade we have recited, and many elements must unite to change it. It is not our province here to discuss those, but to confine onr enquiry to whether this proposed line of railway is likely to produce any beneficial results. M e have seen that the principal ar ticles of our exports to those countries are the products of the West. It is also a well known fact that the West is the great consumer of the articles of our imports from those countries. The problem is to increase the amount of our exports so as to pay for our imports. Shortening the distance and increasing the facilities of com munication between the point of pro duction and the point of consumption must, of course, tend to increase com merce. The large commerce with the countries we are considering is now carried on through the port of New \ork. The products of the West are carried to New York by rail and thence by ocean transporta tion ftp the countries for which they arc Sestinecl. From New York to Cuba involves an ocean voyage of about 1.200 miles. W e find that from the Northwest aud from -the great producing centres of the Mississippi and Ohio valleys the distance by rail to Key West is a little more than to New York, and that Key West is j only ninety miles from Cuba. It j would appear that the saving of 1,150 I miles of ocean transportation would tend to largely increase the export of the articles we are now furnishing, and also open a market for many oth er articles of Western manufacture, such as agricultural machinery, furni ture, etc.. and for cotton fabrics—the manufacture of which is so rapidly in creasing in Georgia. If by opening close connection and direct communication with the West Indies we may by it develope a great ly enlarged market for our products, to wrest from Europe the control ot the commerce of those Islands, vcduco tJIO bulflllOG of tme now o V" against us, and revive the depressed business interest of our country, the proposed line of railway is worthy of serious consideration. OtheV considerations are urged in favor of this railway, among which we may mention tiie development of the great resources of Florida.— Large tracts of country in Florida, which are now inaccessible, are adapt ed to the cultivation of cotton, sugar, tobacco, and products which cannot be raised elsewhere in the United States. It is stated that it is the only country, except a few islauds on the coast of South Carolina in which it is possible to raise sea-island cot ton. The rapid destruction of the forests of the Northwest, and the fact that lumber is a large article of ex port to the West Indies and South America, also make it worthy ot at tention this railway would make avail able millions of acres of the best yel low pine and live oak timber. As tar as the direct interest of the government are concerned in the consideration of the road, it would be in increased mail facilities, and it is also important for military purposes. In consideration of the enormously expensive forts on Tortugasand Key West, we have realized the impor tance of holding control of the en trance of the Gulf ol Mexico, and thereby being able in event ot war ot guarding the mouth ot the Mississippi. The ninety miles between Key Y\ est and Cuba could be easily held by our navy as a convenient base for supplies and coal. If the occasion should arise, this line of railway, would, therefore, necessarily prove an impor tant element in our means of defence. The bill provides that the Company may issue bonds to the amouut ot $15,- 000 per mile of their road, and they ask the government to endorse the payment of the interest of these bonds. They state that they ask this endorse ment by the government for the rea son that without it that it is utterly impossible to procure the capital fo construct any railway, and they claim THE FLORIDA AGRICULTURIST. that the interests of the goveiMifotit are so directly concerned in ■ving ihc road constructed, that t'.Bgrcss would be justified by all the ccwtfner cial and producing interests the country in granting the necessaw' aid. A novel feature of the hill is I pro vision that the Company shall depos it sllO in the Treasury ofthe Upited States for each SI,OOO of bonds issued, instead of providing an annual pay ment to a sinking fund. They claim that as this amount at compound in terest would pay the bonds at matur ity, the liability of the Government would be limited to the payment of the annual interest on the bonds;and as security for this the Company pro pose to give thfe government a first mortgage upon all their property, aud have in its hands all sums of mnney that may famine them for mail or militrny transportation. ith this statement of facts we submit the bill for the consideration of the House. E. WOOD, % Ross Biiitdiii!*', No. 2 Bay Street, over Harktns Bro.’s, Rooms 5 A O. JACKSONVILLE, & ornamental PLASTERER. Conntry Orders attended to. ded-tf ROTARY PUBLIC. Deeds, Conveyances, Articles of Agree ment, Je e., properly drawn up and promptly attended to. Affidavits and acknowledg ments taken at all times. Real Estate bought and sold on reason able terms ; also titles searched. Land cleared and orange groves set out with choicest trees, at lowest rates. Herald OlHce, DeLaud, Volusia Cos., Florida. NELSON R. SCOVEL. ,!. S,Dl:iGf;s. GEO. A. PECK. J. S. DRIGGS & GO., Dealers in IlilllfflV* Glass and Plated Mare, HOUSE EURHISHIMG GOODS, Kerosene Lam, Wood and Willow Ware TIN-WARE, Fruit Jars. Jelly Tumblers. Water Filters, Water Coolers. A c. 13 West Bay St., JACKSONVILLE, Fla. decS'yl THE No. IO Bay St., ,J lOKSOXVJLLE, Fla. We are soiling C .Sugar at 9c per lb. A Sugar at 10c *' Granulated Sugar, lie. Choice Rio Coffee, parched every day at our store by our Improved Roaster, at 25c per ib. TEAS—Any kind you want from 50c to the very choicest at On per ib. Best Baltimore Pearl Hominy At $4.65 per barrell of 200 pounds, or 2-1 c per pound at retail. We Make a Specialty of Flour. Harkislieimer’s, No. 1, '"hi per lb., 10,00 bbl “ No. 2; 5(7 " 9,00 “ “ No. S, 4c “ 7,75 “ 3-lb. can Tomatoes, (standard) 15c pr cn Sugar Corn, 20c per can. . Green Apples, 3-lb cans, 20c per can. And all other canued goods equally cheap. Send to us for our weekly price current It will pay yon to buy direct from us. 'We have made arrangements with the diff’er . ent boats to carry freights at reduced rates. Address, HARKISHEIMER & CO. 1 jan 10 Box 667, Jacksonville,Fla. StCLAIR ABRAMS, Attorney & Comwellor at Law. TO u^&it dre9B - Mason. Orange • Sunimerin, Orange Cos. Nurseries. 100,000 £T EET SEEDLING selected fruit. ORAN °E TRF.ES from Trees from to 1 inch in Perl 0( - PCr 1000 _ in diameter, 40 00 ‘tsn no Trees from 1) to 1, inches 35000 ru diameter 50 00 450 00 . pri' vered on any of the steamers within two hours trom the time they are taken tip, anu packed in good order. All trees warranted to liayeexrra tine roots and vig- I nit I no * forced by manure. Good Fir.ii pine land, free from palmetto, any where south ot Lake George, will be taken in part payment. . JOHN A. MACDONALD. HriLDERsirR\KHI\(;]|lLL JACKSONVILLE. FLA. PENNIMAN & CO.. Manufacturers and Dealers in Mouldings, Brackets, Scrool ami Turned Work, Hough and Dressed Lumber Sawed and Ilived Vgpress Shingles, Lath , Fencing, Fruit and Vegetable Crates, i tv. SEASONED LUMBER Constantly on hand. CP 1 All orders promptly filled. Arlington Nurseries. ORANGE~TREES, Fentons, Fiuies. Citron, Fie.-. Bananas, Guava, Dine Apple. Mango. Sappodilla. ;v- ?vw : 7;pan Fhuu. &C., &c. Grape lines, Quinces, Blackberries, Ac. Almond, Pecan. Spanish and American Chestnuts. Ac; Eucalyptus Trees. Rose-, Evergreens, and Deciduous Shrubs, and I lowering Plants, Are. Send for descriptive catalogue. ALBERT .1. RIDNYAAA. - Benedict & M cConihe, Dealers in Hardwire and litlery, Sash, Doors and Blinds, Stoves and Tin ware, Faints and Oils , Blacksmiths and Carpenter s Tools, Wagon Material and Agricultural Implements, Iron, Steel, Belting, Harness, Saddles, Bridles , etc BAY STREET, Jacksonville, Fla. Agents for the celebrated Orange Light ning Powder. Send for Price-Lists. my3l-ly DeLAKD & PAECE, DeLAND, Volusia“CoirFla. Offer for sale in alternate lots of 5 to 10 acres, to parties who wish to improve the same, portions of the 160 acres known as the Canfield place, 'a. quarter section well adapted to Orange culture, Grapes, and other fruits or vegetables. Lying mid way between DeLand aud the St. Johns river, the highest of the first q ualitv rolling Pine lands, it is rarely equalled in quality or location by any lauds in Florida. Also, portions of a similar tract of 40 acres, known as the Adams’ place, at De- Land, at very reasonable rates. Also, agents for the sale of real estate iu larger quantities. Having extensive ac quaintance and business relations at the North, and numerous inquirers with regard to real estate in Florida, we offer our ser vices to those who furnish ns with descrip tion, and lowest prices without delay. Also, contractors for the planting, care and culture of orange groves aud vine yards on lands purchased of us. Also, a fine stock of choice nortnern Grape vines, remarkably healthy and prom ising, including Agawam, Concord, Hart foid, Ives, lona, Llndley. Massasoit, Salem, Ac., all varieties which ripen early aud sell well in the uorthern markets. Prices, 12 cents each, for any number. Address. DoLAND & FAROE, aug9-tf DeLand, Volusia co., Fla. left at this office will receive careful attention. FOR SALE. A large amount of excellent PINE LAND unrivalled in value for ORANGE AND LEMON GROVES. Said lands lie in the immediate vicinity of Demand, and wii be sold at pncos rang rug from $5.00 up. Come and see before you purchase. 11. A. DeLAtVD. DeLand, May 10tb. IST:. 0 BONE PERTH -35tna, Home and Liverpool London and Globe Insurance Companies. GEO. R. FOSTER, Agent, nivSl-Gni Jacksonville, Ela. REPAIRING! OF ALL KIN'DS, IH>N K IIY E. M. Penfield, ap2s NEW BRITAIN, Fla. EDW. W. STETSON, Successor to D. W. Davis, Wholesale ami Retail Dealer in FURNITURE, MATTINGS, MATTRESSES. FEATHERS, COMFORTABLES, DOOR MATS, MOULDINGS, BRACKETS, PICTURE FRAMES, CHILDREN’S CARRIAGES, MOSQUITO NETS AND FIXTUREg Window Shades And SHADE FIXTURES. MOSS! JACKSONVILLE, Ela. dec2B-6m McConilie’s Block 3