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The text is a reflection on the changes that have taken place in Greenbrier and Pocahontas counties since the railroad was built. The author notes that the railroad has made it easier for people to travel between the two counties, but it has also led to a decline in the traditional way of life. For example, the rafting business has disappeared, and the old covered wagons are no longer seen on the roads. The author also notes that the railroad has made Pocahontas County more self-sufficient, with banks, factories, and other businesses. However, he also laments the loss of the old Jeffersonian democracy that once existed in the county.

The text also praises The Greenbrier Independent, a newspaper that has been published in the area for over 50 years. The author says that the newspaper is "regular as the sun," and that it is "intelligent, fearless, and honest." He notes that many families in Pocahontas County have subscribed to the newspaper for its entire run, and he wishes the newspaper well for the future.

Here are some of the key points from the text:

• The railroad has made it easier for people to travel between Greenbrier and Pocahontas counties.
• The railroad has led to a decline in the traditional way of life in the area.
• Pocahontas County has become more self-sufficient since the railroad was built.
• The Greenbrier Independent is a respected newspaper that has been published in the area for over 50 years.