Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1847-09-30

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At large and respectable meeting of the citizens
of indianapolis and vicinity. according to previous
notice, on notion. DOUGLAS Mcguire, ESQ.,, was
called to the chair and William SteacarI appointed
Secretary
The object Of the meeting having b, zen explained
by Mr.. Merrill, the President of the NJ. & /. r. R.
On motion. the following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted. to-wit:
Resoired, That The completion of the Railroad from
Madison 10 Indianapolis ought to be celebrated on
Friday, the LIST Of October next.
ReSotUed, That committee of seven be appointed
to make the necessary preparations.
Resoired, That the Railroad company ought to per-
nit passengers, for week at least, 10 travel the
road at redured prices.
Messrs Samuel Henderson, @. A. Chapman. John
d. Defrees, S. w. Norris. john Carlisle, Julius
Nicholai and David V. CulIey were then appointed
the Committee Of arrangements
On molion, it was Resolred, That the President Of
the Railroad Company be requested to furnish the
Secretary with the upon which the company
will convey passengers, for the time contemplated in
a resolution of this meeting.
Mr. Merrill being waited on for that purpose, return
ed the following answer, tO-wit;
The H. and l. R. r. Co. will on the day the road
is completed take passengers along the whole any
part OF the route for third the usual rates, and
they will continue take families or parts of FAM
lies at the rates for tie ensuing week, with the
understanding that ladies alone, if their number be
sufficient for the purpose shall occupy the covered
If any persons shall wish to take ride on the
afternoon of the day of the celebration, they may
ride to Franklin and back at % cts. EACH
S. MERRILL, Presi. and Supdt.
The Committee. &C.
Sept. 25th. 1871
On motion, il was Rssolced, That the editors in
this city be requested to publish these proceedings.
DOUGLAS MAGUIRE, Prest.
WIN. STEWART, Secretary.
MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE.
MONDAY, Sept u, o'clock. The committee
the subject of the celebration of the arrival of the
at indianapolis, met pursuant to notice.
Hon. S. HENDERSON. Mayor was called to preside,
and Geo. a. ChaPmtn appointed Secretary.
J.. d. DEGREES, ESQ.,, being absent, e. w. CADY,
Esq, of The Board Of Council was chosen in his
stead
On motion, it was resolved to celebrate the event,
and the following adopted tie general
PROGRAMME.
The day FRIDAY, Oct. ID will be ushered in by
the firing of cannon at sunrise.
At O'Clock, those present will be formed at the
Depot, by the Blarshals and their assistants. 1t is
here suggested that all persons who desire order and
comfort, far atIaInable, and for the prevention
of accidents liable such occasions, will strictly
comply with the instructions of the Marshals and by
the influence Of their example, benefit themselves and
their fellow citizens generally
On the approach of the cars, salute will be fired
under the direction Of Capt. Chapman.
On their arrival. an address will be delivered by
His Excellency, Gov. WHITcoMB, at a suitable point
selected by the Marshals. He Will be supported on
the right by the President of the r. r. Company and
on the left by his honor, TIE Mayor.
At half past nine o'clock, there will be exhibit
ton of fireworks
On motion, committee, consisting of Messrs. ID.
V. CULLEY and GEO. A CHAPMAN, appointed to
wait ON the Governor and notify him Of his selection
to deliver the address,
On motion, 1t was ReSolred. That the citizens of
Indianapolis be respectfully requested to illuminate
their dwellings, and places of business during the
evening.
JAMES BLAKE, Esq, was appointed chief Marshal,
and Coils. A. w Morris aud ]. z. Drake assistant
Marshals, with power to appoint their deputies
On motion, the committee then adjourned to Thurs
day afternoon al O'Clock
S. HENDERSON, President.
GEO. A. CHAPMAN, Secy.