Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1830-09-07
FULTON MEETING:

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s at numerous and highly respectable meeting OF
the citizens, held agreeable to public notice. in the
District Court Room, Philadelphia on Monday, Au-
gust 30 1890, Mathew Carey, Esq wus called to the
Chair. and P. s. Duponceau aud John Vaughan, Es-
CURES, appointed Secretaries.
Ihe Chairman stated the object Of the meeting to
ne to take into consideration the pTopsety of follow
ing the example OF Virginia. in placing boxes in the
sCeaslooets, to receive the contributions of liberal
citizens for the heirs of the late Robert Fulton
A letter from Joseph G. Cabel, of Yrgina recon-
mendins the proposed measures the part of Penn
sylvania, was read.
The following preamble aad resolutions were offer
ed oy the Chairman and unanimously adopted:
whereas, the power of propeng vessels by steam
against wind and tide, accomplished by the lavish ex-
Pendlture, the extraordinary talents, the ndefaga
Die exertons and perseverance of Robert FULTON has
conferred inestimabe advantages on the country and
on the world at Iarrc:
And, whereas, the premature death of that great
6enetactor of mankind, prevented him FROM deriving
those advantages from that discovery to which he
was fairly entied--and from making adequate provi-
slons for his heirs:
Aud whereas such banefils as Robert Fulton con-
TERED on this country have high Claim on national
gratitude:
And, whereas, the hope that was fondly entertain
ed that Congress would adopt some measure in favor
OF his heirs bettting the honor of q great nation
has been disappointed by the rejection of PROPOSE
ton to that effect, made during the last session of
that body:
Therefore, resolved TINT the plan now in operation
In Virginia, of fixing box in each steamboat PLYING
In the waters of that State, to receive the contribu
uons OF liberal passengers. although inadequate to
the merits of that great inventor, or the riehtfui
claims of bis heirs, appears be the most feasible
that can, under existing circumstances, be adopted
for IN SOME degree dschargng the debt of gratitude
due to him and them
Resolved, that committee of superintendent be
appointed, to raise by subscription sum necessary
procure boxes for all the boats plying ca the
Delaware, and the other waters in this hborhood
and to prepare address steamboat travellers In
this State, recommending this to their pat
ronage.
Resolved, that il be earnestly recommended to the
citizens of Pittsburgh to convene meeting for the
purpose of adopting measures of cooperation in tais
benevolent plan on the Ohio and other western wa
tiers Of the State.
Bhe bllewing named gentlemen were appointed
! ON the committee of observation-disclosures Mathew Ca
rey,sP: 8 Dupnneeau, JOHN Vaughan, Horace Bin
ney, Vhos. p. Cope, John Sergeant Themas Riddle,
Joseph R. Ingersol Daniel Groves, Josiah Randall,
Charles Penrose, JAS. N Ra.kc. and Washington
Jackson.
On motion of Josiah Randall Esq. the following
resolutions were unanimously adopted.
Resolved, that Nicholas Biddle, Esq. President of
the Bank OF the United States be appointed treasu-
rer to receive the donations be made aid of the
above object and to invest and dsburse the sauna
der the direction of the Committee of Superhtend-
ance appointed by the meeting joined with such
other committees of superintendent as may be APP
pointed throughout the u. States
Resolved, that the committee of superintendent
be invested with authority TO adopt such measures as
may be deemed expedien TO carry into effect the pu-
poses for which this meeting has been convened.
Resolved, that it bo recommended TO the citizens
of this commonwealth express their opinion on the
propriety of donation in land or otherwise being
made by the Legislature of Pennsylvania for the be-
NETT of the heirs of the deceased Robert Fulton.
Resolved, that the editors throughout the United
States be requested to give these proceedings pub
LEGATION in their respective newspapers.
MATHEW CAREY, Chairman
P. S. DUPoNceAU,l secret.ries.
john VAUGHN,