Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-05-20
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the delegates to the convention assembled IN the
Supreme Court room, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ; when
On motion Of j. S. BObbs, the Hon. Elisha NJ.
Huntington called the chair. for the purpose of
temporarily organizing me convention, and 10 effect
permanent OrganiZatIoa.
On motion Of Mr.. Chapman, j. S. BObbS was APP
pointed Secretary.
The names of the delegates having been called for
the following named persons answered aud toOk their
seats in the convention, to-wit:
From the State Of IHiHois-Messrs. WIN. s. Waite
and VIM. NJ. Black
From the Stale Of OiiO-Aessrs. VIM. Nef
Ephraim Morgan and Gov. Bebb.
From The C0unIu of Vigo-Messrs. Chauncy Rose,
w. ID. Grswold, Dr. E. Daniels. Hon. L. NJ. Hunt
ington, r. w. Thompson, Jacob d. Early, Jno Brit
ton. Israel Williams and w. K. Edwards.
From the County Of PHtnzm-Messrs. Joseph F.
Farley, John Cowgirl, Dr. L. W. Cowgirl, Col. d.
Siglrr, P. Daggy A. Crane. Maj. Isaac Ash, Alexan-
der Black, Reuben Young, Morgan Wright, Isaac p
Sinkler, Jacob Daggy, Maj. w. j. Burns, W. Ii.
Thorn5urgh, ]. Q. A. Ballard, Chas Wakefield, David
Mullinix, VIM. H. Burlington, Prof. Chas. q. Dow
ney, Henry Secrest, VIM. K. Cooper, Aaron Wood
aud VIM T. Scott.
From The County of HsndricSs--Messrs. J. d.
Parker, James Hogin. Jas. NJ. Gregg, Maj. 5. A..
Verbrike, COL Thus. Nichols, and DR.. b. Bartholo-
new
From the County Of Mriou-Messrs. John D.
Defrees, ID. Mcguire. q. A. Chapman, ]. S. Bobbs,
Nicholas McCarty, A. H. Davidson, VIM. Sullivan,
L. N. Sinner, Sam. Henderson, N. B. Palmer, II.
Brady, S. V. b. Noel, ]. c. Yohn, James Johnson,
Harvey Bates, B. /. Blythe, ~ Bolton, p Rowland
David Wallace, JAS Blake, Jno. Wilkins. Jno. Car
Isle, c. w. Cady, N. West. Jno. McFall, w. H.
Morrison, Ovid Butler, P B. l.. Smith, A. Wright,
Chas. Mayer, S. w. Norris. L. A Morris, Calvin
Fletcher, E. J. Peck, Julias Nicola, VIM. Hannaman,
Jas. Sulgrove. Jas Furguson DR.. Peasants, JeremI-
ah Johnson, Obadiah Harris, D. L. Mcfarland, L. NJ.
Vance, F. Ii. Brandt and DR.. Dunlap.
al.
and ]. II. Hutton.
On motion Of Col. Sigler Resolred, That the chair
appoint committee of persons to report off,
GERS for the permanent organization of the conven-
ton.
Whereupon the chair appointed the following per-
sons TO constitute said committee Col. ID. SIgler
James Blake, VIM. D. Grswold, Henry Secrest, Geo
A Chapman, DR.. E. Daniels and Col Thos. Nichols
The committee then retired short time, and soon
after made the following
REPORT. ~
Mr.. CHAIRMAN The committee appointed to
port officers for the permanent organization of this
convention, respectfully submit the following;
For PreSidenf-WILLIAM BEBB, of Ohio.
Vice PreSidents--CHAUNcEY Rose, of Indiana
WIN. S. WAITE, of Illinois, EPHRAIM MORGAN, of
Ohio, SAMUEL A. VERBRKE, JACOB d. FARLEY
NICHOLAS McCARTY. of Indiana,
SecretarieS--Dr. j. s. BObbs, Peter Daggy, Of
Indiana.
Which report was concurred In by the convention
When by request of the chair, Col. r. W. Thomp-
son aud COL D. Siger conducted the President of the
convention to the chair who in a brief and appro-
pirate address stated the objects of the convention.
On motion Of Judge Huntington, ReSolued, That
the delegates from the different counties in Indiana,
and the delegations from each of the other States,
lect one person from each of their delegations, who
shall when selected constitute committee to report
the convention such subjects for Its action they
may deem most advisable.
The different delegations then retired and in short
time reported as follows:
Marion county, DR.. j. S. Bobbs; Hendricks county,
J. Nj. Gregg Yigo county, E. NJ. Huntington Put
nam county, Ii. Secrest State of Ohio, William
Neff, and State of Illinois, VIM. S. Waite.
Which reports unanimously concurred in by
the convention.
On motion Of Hon. E. NJ. Huntington, the names
Of Mr.. Morgan of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mr. Black
Of Illinois were added to said committee.
On notion the convention adjourned until 2 o'clock
P. Nj.
O'Clock P M.
Convention met pursuant to adjournment.
Judge Huntington, from, the committee appointed
in the forenoon to prepare and report resolutions for
the consideration of the convention, reported the
following preamble and resolutions.
Whereas public attention has of late been directed
TO the Importance of constructing railway between
the city of ST. Louis on the Miss river and Cincinnati
the Ohio, whereby in course of time continuous
railroad commun cation will be formed with the east
ern Atlantic cities; and whereas, the right of way
fur such purpose has already been granted by the
States of Ohio and Indiana under liberal charters
sed by the respective Legislatures; and whereas,
the Terre Haue and Richmond Railroad Co created
under the charter Of the last Legislature of Indiana
has already been organized, be il
Resolved That in the opinion Of this convention
said road through the State of Indiana when construc-
ted should connect at the eastern line of the State
with railroad from that point to. some point of in
tersecton with a railroad running to>tfFcityzoE Gin
cinnat, and the western line Of the State with
railroad from that point to the city of ST. Louis on
the Mississippi river.
ResolUed That. in the opinion of this convention.
steps should be immediately taken by the directors OF
said company in the State of Indafa, open books
for the subscription of stock to said road and that
they are hereby requested to do So at the earliest
practicable period.
Iaesolred That it is also the opinion of this con-
venton that steps should be taken in the State OF
Ohio, for early action in regard this important i'm
provement, that concert of action, upon the part OF
the States interested may be secured.
'ResoUed, That a committee of FIVE members oil
this convention be appointed by the chair, to memo
rialize the General Assembly Of the State of Illinois,
the part of this convention, for the passage of
act granting TO a company, the right of way through
that State
Resolred, That this convention does not doubt the
practicability and ultimate completion of this great
public improvement, passing, it Does through one
of the richest agricultural regions IN the worid-con-
Meeting the Of the east and the west-brng-
ing into immediate proximity the chief commercial
cites of the Union, and promising the richest return
for the investment of capital.
Resolved, That committee of seven, (of whom
the President Of this convention shall be one be ap
pointed by the chair to prepare and publish address
setting forth to the country the character. Importance