Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-11-24

ROANOKE AND MISSISSIPPI RAILROAD.
We have received the following proceedings Of meet
ing in Henry {, unity, called for the purpose of promoting
the construction of the contemplated RAILROAD to Evan
sham.-PcterSbar. Intel. =.
RAIL ROAD MEETING. -.
At meeting al the citizens Of Henry convened al
their Courthouse Monday the 9Th inst, TO take into
consideration the further steps necessary their part to
promote the construction OF railroad from the existing
improvements the Roanoke 10 Evansham-On motion,
Col. Patrick H. Fontane called to the Chair. and
John L. WUotcn appointed Secretary. The objects OF
the meeting and the necessity for immediate action on
this interesting subject, explained aud enforced by
Dr. Barlhw. Egan, WIN offered the following resolutions,
which, being severally read and commented oil, wero
unanimously adopted
LIST. RcsOired That in the opinion of this meeting it is
expcdien to make immediate application to the Leglsla-
ture, Tor charter Incorporating company 10 construct
railroad from some point the termination OF the
existing railroads the Roanoke, by Danvilc, to Evan
sham, and thence it the Executive Committee cuincde
with US in opinion, 10 the Tennessee line. - -
I'd. RcS0Ircd, That The Executive Committee appoint
cd al the recent Convention at Danre he requested to-
take for bringing this sujrct, by petition
uria they MAJ deem proper immediately under The
consideration IF our Legislature.
3D. ResOrcd, That similar application be made to the
Legislature of North Carolina and that the
mllee be authorized and requested 10 attend thereto
4lh. Rcsolred That in addition to the delegates from
this county to the Danvile Convention, the following
gentlemen be requested TO attend at Richmond or else
where whenever the Executive Committee may think
proper to assemble the Convention.
Additional delegates to the Convention:
COL Jos. Martin, Capt. George Gravely. George A.
Brown, Col Jesse Woo,on, DR.. Geo s. Hairston, Col
Daniel Rcamy, Thomas Startling, Maj Robert Bairs;on
Maj. Geo. w. Martin, Col J. Griggs John Il. Wooten,
Marshall liairston, Capt Bcnj. Jones'
On motion OF George Hairst"n, Esq,
9Th. Rcsolrcd, That committee be appointed TO obtain
subscriptions to fund for deaying the expenses Of the
preliminary survey.
Committee under this resolutions:
AT the Court House-Dr e. Egan, William Martini
Jas. Martini James N. Smith, George A. Brown, Col.
Jesse Woo,en, Col. }. Griggs.
On Horse Pasture-Gcneral John billiard, John T.
Woot.n.
On Marrowbone-Gcorge Hairston, Peter Hairston.
On LeatheEwood-Major George Martin, Capt. Geo.
Gravely, Capt. E. Funaine.
On Read Creek and Town Crcek-E. Turner "A.
hoorman.
9th Rcsotrcd, That Delegates the next General
Assembly, and our Senator, far we may instruct
te are hereby instructed procure for the aforesaid
company, charter liberal it's provisions as the great
interests to be subserved thereby 10 demand.
9TH. ResolUed, That these proceedings be signed BY
the Chairman and Secretary, and that the Editors of the
Danrille Lynchburg, Petersburg Norfolk, Portsmouth
and Wythe papers respectfully requested to publish
them. .-..
Previous to the final action these resolutions Col
George Townes, aud Gen. Benz. w. S. Cabel having
been severally called upon favored the meeting with IN
exposition Of their views the condition aud prospects