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North Carolina Debate Over Paint Rock and Ducktown Rail line
Congressman W L Saunders argues for selling the Paint Rock and finishing the Ducktown line to finish western connectivity. He warns against selling without guarantees and urges an early extra session to save funds and honor state pledges. He cites audits by the State Treasurer and Congressman Davis affirming bidders’ reliability and urges public consideration through the General Assembly.
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Ducktown
Paint Rock
Charleston
Cincinnati
Wilmington
North Carolina
Ducktown Pass
Paint Rock Pass
Lynchburg
Virginia
Atlanta
Treasury
Solomon
Dacktown
Beaufort
Democratic Party
Appomattox
Greensboro
Mr. Best
General Assembly
W. L. Saunders
Cor. Jxo
D. Taylor
Wilmington, N. C