| From the Richmond Dispatch |
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| March 1, 1861 |
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| Harrisonburg, Va., Feb. 26, 1861 |
| The Manassas Gap Railroad
is again about to suspended operations, I understand. I believe the
pretext this time is the monetary crisis. I express the conviction of
many that this road will never be completed to Harrisonburg, unless
purchased by somebody or some company, and finished in that way. Bad
management has been the distinguishing feature ever since its
commencement. An abundance of officers have been preying upon the
concern and sucking its money, and thousands of dollars have been paid
to idlers for the gratification of keeping them. If the work on the
line is stopped entirely this time, it never will be finished, because
the company cannot raise another dollar by subscription, as the people
all along the route have become disgusted with the concern. The cost,
so far, has been nearly double that of the Orange & Alexandria
Road, and yet not half as much has been done. This speaks volumes. |
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