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Western Rail Road awakens North Carolina hope and growth
A long regional feature argues the Western Rail Road will unlock forest, farm, and town development from Asheville to Macon and Cherokee counties. It highlights Asheville as a key hub and discusses topography, healthful climate, and anticipated population and industry expansion across Watauga to Swannanoa, with rail access opening markets and prosperity. Several political notes follow, including Hancock and Garfield contrasts, party conventions, and local security concerns.
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North Carolina
Corps Preent
Asheville
Beaucatcher
Tennessee Line
Slire
Macon
Cherokee
Devktown
Carolina
Swannanoa
Granville
Orange
Person
Caswell
Cnlure
Dine Ridge
Uiggard
Mancock
Asnau
Winfield Scot
Hancock
Gen'l Havcuck
Garfield
Wnd-Ward