NP, TD 3/13/1861

From the New Orleans True Delta
 
March 13, 1861
 
Louisiana Legislature
March 12
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   Mr. Coleman, on behalf of the Committee on Internal Improvements, reported in favor of the extension of the charter of the New Orleans and Great Western railroad {New Orleans, Jackson & Great Western RR}. Also to grant land to carry the road to the borders of Texas. He showed the importance of a connection of Louisiana with Texas in case of international war, for the transportation of troops, &c., and recommended that the road be continued to New Iberia {about 60 miles west of Brashear} to connect with the road from Houston, now in progress. The report is very elaborate. Mr. Coleman stated that Mr. Williamson, the commissioner to Texas, had informed the commissioner that the subject was deeply interesting in Texas.

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