Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-05-22

Rail ROad--.PubIic Meeting.
For long time project has been conceiv-
ed, which, if carried into effect, must be emf
nently conducive to the prosperity Of this town
and the vicinity. Situated as we are at the
terminus of the great Northern route, and a
large portion of our community deriving the
means of subsistence directly and indirectly
from the Rail Road leading to this place. its
continuance and welfare is intimately connec-
ted with the common interests Of the whole
community. If, taking advantage of our in
activity, ths citizens Of Raleigh construct a
link of communication with the South Carroll
ma Rail Road, Southern travellers, instead of
passing through Wilmington, bringing with
them all those vast benefits which accompany
the institution of popular and extensive Rail
Road, will be attracted to the interior, and the
ultimate result would inevitably tend to the
communication, and interfere, in great mea-
sure, with the rising prosperity of this town
and the whole eastern section of the State
Every one who has travelled North and con-
versed with passengers on the route, knows
that that portion of the journey lying between
Wilmington and Charleston, connecting the
Weldon Road with the South. is regarded with
universal repugnance. and matthias long heen
a matter Of surprise that some line of Rail
Road communication has not been erected.
which would renderso much exposure and in
convenience unnecessary.
The people Of Raleigh, taking advantage Of
this state of public feeling, are already agita-
ting the question. and men of capital there
have expressed their willingness to forward
the undertaking. For the purpose of preser-
wing, if possible, by anticiPatory measures,
the usefulness and indeed the existence of the
Weldon Road, and securing unimpaired its
benefits to this town and vicinity, large and
enthusiastic meeting Of our citizens was held
at the Masonic Hall, on Thursday evening
last. The principal questions submitted, con-
cerned the expediency and tbs prac'cabiity
Of erecting a Road to connect at the South
Carolina line, with another from Camden, s.
c., or some other adjacent point in that State,
which it is understood, in that event, the
South Carolinians are ready to construct.
We regret that another engagement preven-
ted Our attendance. Among the speakers, we
notice with pleasure the names Of Hon. E. B.
Dudley, W. A. Wright and Lucien Holmes,
Esqrs. The latter Of these gentlemen, in a
speech remarkable for good delivery and sub
stantia argument, exposed the vast benefits of
the proposed measure to all classes of the
community. Mr.. Wright sustained his views
with considerable spirit, and Gov. Dudley
many new and important facts, shelving in a
clear. concise and skilful manner, the entire
practcabiIity Of the Road, the necessity of its
construction and the favorable disposition of
the Post Master General to the Weldon and
Wilmington Company. Gov. D. has, on this
occasion, taken an active part in the prosecu-
ton Of measure vitality connected with
the prosperity of Wilmington, and we hope.
with all its welI-wishers, that a project
which thus commands in it's support the
suf'ragcs Of SO many experienced and
talented individuals, whose interests are
identified with that OF The town, and who car
meet, on this occasion. and join without preju-
dice, in consultation for the public good, will
not be suffered to fall, if the industry and en-,
r a. L
IsuPpolt, and that is saying all. The Road
must and will GO through. In the language
Of the resolutions, ''it ought to be built. and i
ehuN be buih.''