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Editorial
November 17, 1865
Gold Hill Daily News
Gold Hill, Storey County, Nevada
What is this article about?
The editorial defends the accuracy of quoting a writer's assertion that a certain mountain route is the easiest and safest for a railroad track, unaffected by mentions of another funded route. It highlights California's substantial investment in the Dutch Flat road.
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GARBLED, ETC.—A distinct statement made by any writer, which is not qualified by preceding or following words, is not, when quoted, a "garbled extract."
We make this announcement for the benefit of whom it may concern. As, for instance, the statement of a writer that he considers that a certain route over the mountains is the "easiest and safest for the railroad track," is an assertion of conviction, which is not qualified or modified by saying subsequently that another route is being built upon by a company having more means than the constructors on the first named line.
And in this connection we may remark that it strikes us very forcibly that "California and the country" are sustaining the Dutch Flat road to the tune of many millions. All are glad of that. All know it to be the fact.
The "wisdom" of the matter is approved, as in the past—not something understood to be called for in the future.
That don't negative or qualify the fact that another route is "easier and safer for a railroad track."
We make this announcement for the benefit of whom it may concern. As, for instance, the statement of a writer that he considers that a certain route over the mountains is the "easiest and safest for the railroad track," is an assertion of conviction, which is not qualified or modified by saying subsequently that another route is being built upon by a company having more means than the constructors on the first named line.
And in this connection we may remark that it strikes us very forcibly that "California and the country" are sustaining the Dutch Flat road to the tune of many millions. All are glad of that. All know it to be the fact.
The "wisdom" of the matter is approved, as in the past—not something understood to be called for in the future.
That don't negative or qualify the fact that another route is "easier and safer for a railroad track."
What sub-type of article is it?
Infrastructure
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Garbled Extract
Railroad Track
Mountain Route
Dutch Flat Road
California Funding
What entities or persons were involved?
Dutch Flat Road
California And The Country
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of Accurate Quoting On Railroad Routes
Stance / Tone
Defensive And Assertive
Key Figures
Dutch Flat Road
California And The Country
Key Arguments
A Distinct Statement Not Qualified By Context Is Not A Garbled Extract When Quoted
A Writer's Conviction On The Easiest And Safest Railroad Route Stands Independently
Mention Of Another Route's Funding Does Not Modify The Original Assertion
California And The Country Are Sustaining The Dutch Flat Road With Many Millions
The Wisdom Of Funding The Dutch Flat Road Is Approved As In The Past