The Daily Dispatch: January 21, 1861., [Electronic resource]

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Central Railroad.

--A resolution was introduced in the Legislature, a few days since, to inquire into the expediency of withholding the payment of any unexpended balance of appropriations for works of internal improvement made at the last session. It would be difficult at the present time to judge what would be the fate of such a proposition, were it introduced in the shape of a bill. It may, however, be noted as a good sign of the times, that sundry of the works which would be affected by the withholding of funds hitherto donated them, have determined, whatever may happen, not to stop operations. The Central Railroad, for instance, has determined not to suspend any contracts. In fact, the work on the upper sections of the road is proceeding along vigorously. Only ten miles remain unfinished, viz: from Jackson River (the present terminus) to Covington. The grading on that section, considered among the most heavy on any work of internal improvement in the State, will probably be done by the 1st of September next--part of it sooner. If the rail can be obtained on fair terms, a section may be in operation at the time alluded to.