The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1845-11-13

CANAL. MEETING

CATNAL MILE lIING.
At a large and respectable meeting o fthe
citizens ofEvansville, heldinthe courthouse
on Tuesday evening November 18th, 10 con-
slider the best means of advancing the inter
ests of the Wabash and Erie Canal at the
approaching session ofthe Legislature, +. d.
GoodseIi, Esq, was called TO the chair and
w. II. Slockwell appointed Secretary.
Tfo object of the meeting having been
fully explained, in a few remarks by Conrad
Baker, Esq,-Messrs. W.. Newton, Willard
Carpenter and c.. /. Battell were appointed
a coGamiItee, 10 prepare a series o PROSECUTIONS
expressive of the sense of the meeting.
After an absence ola few moments, the
committee returned and presented the fol-
lowing resolutions.
Resolped, That this meeting entertain the
deepest sense ofthe Importance ofthe inter
ests involved in The prosecution of the Wa
bash and Erie Canal, and most respectfully
urge on the Legislature The adoption of such
measures as shall, in the shortest time, Sc
cure TO US the completion of that great
work.
Resolved, That the interests and the pros
perity of the State as well as the only relia-
BILE means, by which the heavy burden Of
her Debt, can ever be certainly removed are
all involved in the speedy prosecution and
certain completion of the Wabash and Erie
Canal 10 Evansville.
Resolved, That the interest ofour foreign
bond-holders, is inseparably connected with
our own; and that if, by the payment of two
per cent. interest on the present Indebtedness
Of the State they will advance TO her a sum
sufficient TO complete this work. and take
the proceeds ofthe Canal ,or The lands given
by Congress, for its completion, as their Sc
curly for the repayment of the loan. this
meeting do earnestly recommend such a
plan TO the consideration of the Legislature;
as by its adoption, the general welfare of
our State, can be certainly and permanent
ly secured, and her honor placed above re
proach.
Resolved; That a committee of FIVE be
appointed 10 correspond with the citizens a.
long the line OF the Canal, and others who it
may be thought may feel interested in the
matter, urging upon them, the propriety of
holding meetings, TO discuss the subject, and
adopt such measures, as in their judgement
will ensure an early action OF the Legisla-
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work.
The Chairman appointed the following
gentlemen the committee-of correspondence
Judge Battell, J. j. Chandler, J E Blythe,
DR. Walker, Willard Carpenter,
Willard Carpenter then offered the follow
ing resolution which was adopted.
Resolved; Thatthe corresponding com
mitlee meet a%tleasl oncea week toreporl
progress, and 10 use all other means to Sc
cure the end for which they were appointed,
On the question of the adoption OF these
Resolutions, Mr.. Newton made a fewremarks
in support of the whole: after which on mo.
ton OF DR. Lane, the Resolutions were taken
up and voted upon separately; the first two
".
On the third resolution, an animated dis
%cussion took place, in winch DR.. Walker John
J. Chandler, Conrad Baker, ID. s. Lane,
Judge Battell s. Willard Carpenter took
part after which the resolution was carried,
with but two gentlemen voting in the neg
ativer
Judge Battell moved that the proceed
ings of The meeting be published in the
city papers and all other friendly TO the
cause; after which, on motion the meeting
adjurned.
F. E. %GOODSELL, Prest.
W. II. SroCKwELL. Scty.