Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1847-07-30
RAIL ROAD MEETING IN GREENE

Alta meeting of the citizens Of Greene county
held al their Courthouse on the 10th inst, 10
take into consideration The most efectua means
10 obtain stock subscribed TO the continuation
OF the Louisa Rail Road, from Gordonsville to
The base of the Blue Ridge,-On motion OF Thos
G. Garth, the meeting was called 10 order, and
James F. Fink, ESQ.,, appointed Chairman, and
Thomas ]. ]. Eddins Secretary.
The meeting being thus organized, The follow
ing gentlemen, Wyatt S. Beazley, Esq, Major
John B. White, Robert NJ. Brooking, John G.
Dulaney, and Thomas G. Garth EsQrs., were
appointed by the Chair TO report resolutions con-
tormable to the object OF this meeting.
The Committee retired, and in short time re-
ported the following resolutions:
LIST. That the county be divided into four parts,
and that two individuals be appointed to each; that
they diligently traverse their respective divisions
and as far into the adjoining counties, in waiting
upon the citizens as they may deem necessary in
obtaining subscribers.
2nd. That James F. Finks, Esq, and Major
John B. White be appointed 10 traverse and wait
on the citizens in the district below BuIonsville,
and north oil the Richmond Ioad-WyattS. Reas.
ley and Elisha j. Williams Esqs. be appointed
TO wait on the citizens below Stephens Shop, and
south of the Richmond road-Dr. ]. I. Early and
Thos G. Garth, Esq, TO wait on the citizens
above Stephens Shop, and south OF The Rich
mond road-and that Thos ]. ]. Eddins be espe-
cially appointed 10 wait on The citizens above
Burtonsville and north Of the Richmond road
Sd. Ii is further particularly requested that The
committees heretofore appointed il The adjoining
counties, will wait upon all the citizens within
their power, between this and The 9th or August
next, and use their greatest efforts in Obtaining
stock subscribed for the extension Of the Louisa
Railroad by that period.
9TH. That Col. John Voolfolk be specially ap-
pointed 10 visit and wait on The citizens Of Rock
ingham county, for the purpose OF obtaining stock
subscribed Tor the extension OF The Louisa Rail
Road through This county TO The base o; the Blue
Ridge.
And that the above named gentlemen, appoint
ed TO wal; The citizens in their respective div-
sions, &C.. will forthwith proceed 10 the dulles as
signed them, and use their utmost diligence and
exerlion in Obtaining stock for making the read
from Gordonsyille 10 the base Of Inc Blue Ridge,
near Powell's or Simmons Gap, and be ready 10
make rcpor, Of their success on the 9Th OF Au-
gust next.
Resolved, That Maj. John B. White, Robert
Nj Brooking and Thos. G. Garth, Esqrs., be ap-
pointed committee 10 visit aud wait on The pro-
pretors OF land along the lines spoken OF Tor the
Rail Road, snt obtain from the owners thereof
relinquisbmen, Of all damages which may result
10 them in consequence # making said road.
And further Restive:!, That holders I'll stock
subscribed. whenever convenient, and especially
on The 9Th OF Angus, next, report The amount OF
stock obtained by them, 10 Capt. John N. Sorrell,
StanarIsvie, who is hereby appointed an ass!s-
tant Secretary for The purpose oil receiving and n
porting he same al The several meetings.
Resolved, That Barbecue be given al SiaR
ardsyille, on Friday Inc 9Th Of August next 4.
which time, all persons who hold stock subscribed
will bring in their subscriptions in order that II
may then be finally computed what amount is
subscribed; and that the citizens of Greene, Or
ange, Madison, Rockingham and Alternate, who
may feel interested in this route are particularly
invited 10 participate, whether subscribers or not
and il il should not be convenient for persons
holding subscriptions 10 attend, they will please
send them in by proxy.
Resolved, That individuals composing The dit.
ferent committees heretofore appointed, will meet
on every other Saturday at Stanardsville, and
report proceedings between This and The 9th Of
August next, at which time our labors will be
closed over our great railroad fcasi; when also
will be finally known The amount OF our stock
tina, may be subscribed, and upon which ulli-
mately depends the success OF the extension Of
the railroad through Greene county to The base OF
The Blue Ridge.
And lastly, Resolved, That the proceedings Of
this meeting be published in the Rockingham pa
pers, and that the Richmond Wing and Enqui
Ier be requested 10 copy.
JAMES F. FINKS, Chairman.
THOMAS J. J. EDDINs, Secretary.