NP, NP 5/1/1861

From the Nashville Patriot
 
May 1, 1861
 
   We are satisfied the Directory of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad have no disposition to interfere with, or throw obstacles in the way o, the Southern trade of the city.
   Their notice of yesterday morning was made necessary by the accumulation of freights in their depot here, which is caused by the interference with river transportation at Cairo and elsewhere changing the course of shipments for the South and Southwest. The aggregate shipments from Louisville have not been greater than usual, but nearly all of the provisions and other goods that in ordinary times go by river, now find a safer, though more expensive, transportation by railroad. This explanation, we hope, will satisfy all parties here and elsewhere.
Lou. Cou. 30th April

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