NP, CJ 3/6/1861

From the Clarksville, Tenn. Jeffersonian
 
March 6, 1861
 
The Great Southern Mail Route
   We learn by telegraph that a meeting of railroad officers was held in Washington on the 26th inst., to arrange a schedule for the Great Southern Mail, so as to avoid the seceding States. From what transpired in the meeting, it is probable it will be sent by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad to Columbus, Ohio, and Cincinnati, and then across Kentucky and Tennessee by the Louisville, Clarksville & Memphis Railroad {Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville RR}, direct to Memphis.
   This is a very important arrangement, and will materially enhance the value of stock in our road. The L. C. & M. R. R. is represented at Washington by R. W. Humphrys {President of the road} and C. O Faxon {Editor of the Clarksville Jeffersonian}, who left here several days ago, to be present on the occasion. they will attend faithfully and ably to the interests of the road.

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