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The Southern Pacific Railroad.

--There are now 270 hands employed in grading the road west of Marshall, Texas, and it is expected that, by the 1st of January, there will be a force of 500 employed. Besides, a considerable number in addition to this force are engaged in getting out cross-ties, building bridges, &c. The sub-contractors have obligated themselves to complete 25 miles of road ready for the iron by the 1st of May.

The Daily Dispatch: January 9, 1861. Richmond Dispatch. 4 pages. by Cowardin & Hammersley. Richmond. January 9, 1861. microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mi : Proquest. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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