The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1849-12-05
THE NORTH CAROLINA RAIL
ROAD CONVENTION.

ROAD CONVENTION.
The Conversion which asenbled IN Greens
LOrcush on the 2slh ultino. We are plr4sed I.
lean. Sas wen attended. Delegates were then
from every county on the line q the proposes
road, and also IRON several u The counties beyOnt
II. western terminus The proceedings u ID,
lncsting. copied from The Greensborough PalriO,
will be found in our columns to-day.
The Convention was organized By appointing
The Hon. Calvin Graves Of caswell. President
tic Hon. n. NJ. sanadefs. Of Wake, DR.. r. J. Hill
of Brunswick. Hon. John ". Ellis Of Rowan.
Gen. John G. Bynum Of Ruth-rford. and Gey.
Mercllead Of Guilfcrd, Vice Presidents; and
Charles &. Raboeau Of Wake, and d. r. cald-
well and L. Swain q Gui.dfrl. Secretaries.
In addition 10 the published account Of the Pa
iria. We have ayailed ourself Of information fur.
nished by one Of the delegates, in making up the
following summary.
On Thursday committee was appointed 10
report on Subscriptions. Of which Governor More.
head was chairman and another TO report on the
ways and means for raising the balance which
might be necessary 10 sesurc the charter, ef which
the lion. II. VI. Saunders was chairman. These
committees did moi report until Friday. The re-
rnsinder q the sitting On Thursday was oceupi-
cd by addresses from Hamilton Jones and George
Davis, esqrs, on tbs importance Of the great WORK
in contemplation.
On Friday, Governor Morehead submitted hi'
report, showing tha, but about o.. 900 had been
subscribed. excluding oil conditional subscriptions
The Governor accompanied his report with an
earnest spprai TO the Convention, which was well
calculated to arouse thrms action.
The Hon. X. ". Saunders then submitted his
report in the shape Of resolution. The two
first were in Substance the resolution adopted al
Salshury-ihat stockholders should have the pre-.
ference in the contracts; and that as soon as the
stock Is taken the whole line from the terminus
on the Wilmington Road 10 Charlotte, should be
forthwith surveyed, estimates made, and the work
put under contract. The third was that we forth.
with proceed to open subscriptions for the remain
der of the Stock.
The first and second resolutions were unani-
mously adopted; and while the question was pend
ing on the Sd, Gen. Saunders proceeded 10 adj
dress the Convention. This speech we under
stand was marked with great ability and from
what is said Of it, we think that great service
would he done 10 the cause Of Internal Improve
ment lift could he published for general informa-
tioA.
Gen. Saunders commenced by expressing his
qualification in the fact that the frst time he has
had an opportunity Of addressing any portion Of
his fellow citizens since his return from Europe,
was on this interesting occasion. He felt deep
interest in the work which had called us together,
and had attended the Convention at great incon.
yenience to HIMSELF He had always favored
schemes for the improvement Of the state, and Of
course did not hesitate 10 take sides IN behalf Of
this important measure. He had had various
conversations about il with friends; and some
thought il ought 10 be made party question, but
he had advised differently. Hewas Democrat,
and il he should ever take an active part in pei.
tics again, he expected TO act with that party
But he thought that on principle, the Democrats
should take the lead in seaport of this measure,
for very obvious reasons. LIST, They are opposed
to internal Improvements by the General Govern
facnt, because they think il unconstitutional; and
as the states alone have the right under the rescrv
cd powers, they ought to exercise it. In that
event their representatives can so to Congress
with good grace and oppose these measures,
and say to their advocates the states will do the
work. 2dly. Such has been the practice Of the
Democratic states Of Virginia, South Carolina,
Georgia and Alabama. And who, said he, gave
life 10 this measured The President Of this Con-
vcntion, himself Democrat, and the representa-
tive of decided Democratic constituency. Gen.
Saunders said he knew those people, and he be-
lieved they would sustain that gentleman in the
vote. He was certain they would, if they were
such people as they were when the distinguished
Yancey and himself represented them. Then
Mr.. ancey and himself voted for every measure
for the Improvement Of the state, from Cherokee
to Currituck, and when they returned home, the
question was asked, was il for our immediate be-
neft! No. Was it for the benefit Of the state!
Yes. Then you did right But he was unwil-
ling to have this great question contaminated by
connection with party conflicts.
Having made this introduction, Gen. $. pro-
ceeded to. discuss the importance Of the work
by way Of answering certain objections
which were contained in letter from the wcst,