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A Central Route Pacific Railroad Debate and Its Costs
Senator argues for a central route to California while warning the bill's land grants and stock subsidies risk massive private gain for a few. He criticizes Texas land grants, questions private capital viability, and urges a government built line from the Missouri to the Pacific with land sold to fund the debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Giuilrad
Central America
Pacific Main Steamship Line
Congress
Or Francisco
Mississippi
Pacific Ocean
Davis
Witeon
Atlantic
Pacific
Wilson
Mr. Davis
Mr. Wilson
Texas
el Paco
Fort Yema
Missouri
Iowa
Amon
Gwin
South Pass
Canadian River
Albuquerque
Colorado
Tulare Valley
San Francisco
Lake Superior
Puget Sound
Portland
Montreal
Toronto
Niacara Falls
Detroit
Detroit and Milwaukee Railway
Wisconsin
Milwaukee and
la Crose
Fort Benton
Columbia
North
Big Sioux
Kansas
San Diego
Sread
Couth
Rejvice
Minnesota
Lake
Rocky Mountains