Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1839-01-03
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en k PArNcK. DEcrMBER CouRr, 1888.
Ma meeting Of the people Of Patrick, Va, upon
the subject Of memorallzns Congress TO grant us
the ia.il,ies Of Stage route from Greensboroueh
bvway OF Madison, Patrick {. H., and floydC. H.,
TO Christansburg.
On motion, Isaac Adams. Esq, called to the
Char. and no. c. Johnson appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting then briefly explain
ed BY Col. John c. Staples, who offered the fol
lowing p, Gamble and resolutions.
Whereas the establishment of Stage route IRON
Greensborough, in North Carolina by Madison, In
the same State. by Pduick, {. H., Floyd L. II. 10
Christisnsburg IN Virginia. is considered by tins
meeting Of great importance 10 this section OF conn.
,ry. and whereas il is confidently believed. that
should memorial be addressed to the proper au-
ihority on the subjec;-seiting forth the adsanta'
res that would result TO us. and the disadvantages
we are al present labofDg under. by being denied
those facilities for trading, which other portions II
our country ate enjoying 10 such great degree
aud extent, there can be no doubt ehsteyer al our
ultimate success. And whereas when We consider
The additional importance and advantages that
would result TO our immediate section Of country
by the contemplated improvement, IN having our
roads so greatly nnprovcd-widrned. and gradual
ed. aordlug would. greater iaellrlles Tor the
alton OF our produce 10 n,srket; We there
tore une in the adoption of the following resou-
tons:
Pesolred, That Archibald Stuart. Esq. our pre-
sent Representative IN Congress be, and he is here
by requested TO use every eliot IN bis power 10 pro
cure for us the establishment Of the aforesaid S.age
rontc.
Rrsoired That the citizens Of Greensbofongb,
Madison, Floyd Cop,t House and Chtlstiansbufe
are respectfully solicited 10 cooperate with tbs
meeting, in furtherance OF It's proposed object
On motion Of Col. Ayres
Resared. That in order 10 improve the condi-
ton of the road embraced in the contemplated stage
route proposed in the foregoing resolution that we
will do what can Individually, and petition The
Legislature of Va to assist us 10 the rel airs olhs
same.
On motions ssverally made, Col. Bancs Cater,
Isaac Adams, John ID. Cheatham \. Harbour, JET
fcrson Taylor, T.. j. Dchart, Joseph Ross and Col
VIM. Ayrcs were appointed Delegates to attend
contemplated meeting oil the people OF Floyd, and
Montgomery counties upon the subject.
Aud on motion,
Col. John G. Staples, Ro. c. Johnson. Capt. II.
Critz, Col. Abram Staples, aud John ID. Cheatham,
were appointed delegates 10 vis the towns OF
Madison aud Greensborough, III furhcranee Of tho
object Of this mectingi On motion OF Ro. L. John
son. DIR. John l.. Colo and Elijah Webb, Esq. OF
N. c., who were 10 attendance, were added TO the
delegation.
The preamble and resolutions discussed by
Messre. Ayes, Jno. c. Staples. Johnson Ross Car.
ter and Harbour, and upon their adoption, were pas.
eed without dissenting voice.
On motion OF Col. Ayrs.
Reeoired, That copy OF the proceedings OF this
meeting be signed by the Chairman and Secretary
and forwarded TO the Editors oi the Gfeensborough
Patriot, Fincasle Democrat. Lynchbu,g Virgil
nian, and Danve Reporter, with the request that
the same be published in their respective papers.
And on motion, the NEE ling adjourned.
ISAAC ADAMS, Chairman.
Ro. c. JOHNSON, SECRETARY.
Al a large and respectable meeting Of the citizens
Of Floyd. assembled ut Floyd Courthouse, on the
18th day OF Dece mber. 1882 tthat being day.
TO take into consideration The souons from Pat
rick county, in refereIee to the establishment ofs
Stage road from Chrisansburg, in the county OF
Montgomery. by Floyd G. H., Patrick G. A., Mad
ison, in North Carolina, To Gfceusboiough IN n.
Carolina.
On the motion Of Thos. MoCab-, Esq Col. 10
seph Howard was called In tho Chair and Capt
Matthew Sandeiur appontd Secretary.-Wherc-
upon the following resolutions oferedby Thorn
as McCabc and unanimously adopted:
]. Resolved, That this meeting fully concur with
their fellow citizens OF Patrick, in the necessity aud
utility Of Stage route as designated by their rcso
buttons adopted on the 18Th INST aud that this meet
ing feels deep and abiding III the establish
inent ofsaid route.
g. Resolved That the Hon. obe,t Craig. our
representative in Congress, be earnestly requested
exert his best efforts to procure the passage OF
act Of Congress establishing the said Stage
route.
3. Resolved. That Harvey Deskns. Esq on, dele
gate IN he General Assembly Of Virginia and Col.
VIM. Thomas, our representative IN The Senate, be,
and they are hereby respectfully requested to use
their best Efforts to obtain the enac Of law APP
propriating the revenue Of the counties OF Montgome
~, Floyd and Patrick for the grading clearing out
and constructing the said road.
4. Resolved, Thos. McCabe, Dr. John w. Hea-
den, Harvey Deskins, Esq Lewis Payne. Esq. A.
BRAN Phle gar aud Ira Howard, be appointed a com
snittee Of correspondence TO promote The objects of
this meeting.
8. Resolved, That copy of these Resolutions be
semitic the Hon. r. Craig and that a copy thereof
be also forwardeeto our said Senator aud cpresen
tstve inihe Legislature OF Virginia
o. Resolved That the foregoing resolutions he
signed by the Chairman aud Secretary Of this meet,
ing. and that copy be forwarded to the Edno,s .l
the Lynchburg Vrguian. Richmond Enqnu,rand
tireesborough Patriot. or publication in their re-
spective papers.
{Signed) JOSEPH HOWARD. Chairman,
NJ. SANDEFUR, Secretary.
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