Creator
A Citizen of Burlington
Title
Beauties of the Monopoly System of New Jersey
Coverage
Philadelphia
Publisher
C. Sherman
Date
1848
Description
Despite general enthusiasm for railroads, some people were dissatisfied. This publication, a compilation of letters from a citizen to a New Jersey Newspaper details the abuse of the transportation monopoly granted to the Camden and Amboy Railroad and the poor returns the company was providing to its shareholders. In fact, this complaint was becoming more widespread as government investors saw the actual financial returns were far less than promised in the 1830’s.