The North-Carolina standard., 1849-03-07
1NTERNAL IMPROVEMENT MEETING.


In pursuance of public notice. large number of the
Ecitizens of Raleigh and vicinity, assembled at the
Town Hall, Saturday last, (the Sd nstant, for the
purpose ofconferrng together in relation to the pre-.
posed Central Rail Road, and generally, to respond
to the liberal and enlightened action of the late Leg
islature on the subject of Internal Improvements.
On motion, w. Dallas Haywood, Esq. was called
to preside, and William w. Holden was appointed
Secretary. T5r4. s-tszs res f,ss ~
On motion of Thomas ]. Lemay, Esq. a COMMITTEES
of three appointed present Resolutions for the
consideration of the Meeting. The Chairman am
nounced the following gentlemen as this Committee,
to wit Messrs. Thomas j. Lenay, Wesley Jones'
and E. P. Guion. sa.f
During the absence of the Committee, Mai Charles
L. Hinton being loudly called for, and address
ed the Meeting at some length, and in most effec-
Mr.. Lemay, from the Committee appointed for the
purpose, reported the following Preamble and Reso-
lutions -
WHEREAS, The State of North Carolina pow
erful in intefectual moral and physical resources
the land of sires and the home of affections y
has labored under the disadvantages arising from
the want of convenient channels of communication
between different sections within her borders,
and with the markets of the world in consequence
of which her agricultural, commercial, aad manufac-
turing interests have lanquished-heavy drains. by
emigration, have been perpetually made, from her
wealth and pepuation-and she has failed to attain
that rank in the scale of the Union to which her
inherent elements of greatness enttle her.
the lights of science and dexperence have demons ira
ted the practcabity of providing artificial sub
sttute for natural channels, at cheap certain
and expeditions and enterprise, energy and sue
of many of the States in this mode of improve
ment, furnish examples worthy of imitation: And
whereas crisis has arrived when North Carolina,
as State, must follow this noble example, or be
left mmeasurable distance behind her enlighten
ed, prosperous, and furnishing ssters-a spectacle
which true-hearted citizen can even contemplate
without the most painful emotions: ResotUed, therefore,
1. That the subject of Internal Improvements IS
0f rikoli IN NoPfh
lima than any other and demands the united counsels
energies, and means of ALL her citizens. 81.
2. That hail with pride and exutation the union
of our faithful Representatives, of both political par
ties, the last Legislature, on this al-absorbIng
subject; and the result of their patriotic and en-
lightenea labors, the enlarged and liberal sytem OF
improvements adopted by that body-especially that
branch of it providing for the constructiouof Cen
trail Rail Read-bringing togther, and uniting In
stronger bonds of brotherhood and interest the
people of our two great sections, the East and the
West; rendering our own market towns accessible
to own citizens, and to be laid off as to give
direct and personal interest in its construction
to the propretors of twothirds in value of en-
tire real estate,'' while it will shed benign nfiu-
ence upon the population Of the whole State.
3. That while as citizens Of Raleigh, we feel that
have deep interest in the of this work,
and may with audable zeal labor to prosecute that
interest, We trust we moved by higher. motives
than those of mere sectional considerations, in pedg
ing to fellewcitizens in other portions of the
ctdte, dS we now 90, nearly ana acuVe Co-oPeId-
ton, to the extent of ability in the accomplish
ment of this great enterprise.
A. That we strongly suggest to our fellow-clhzens
of Wake and the public generally, the urgent neces-
slty of active, promptand energetic measures to Sc
cure the liberal charter granted by the late Legisla-
ure and that general meeting of the citizens of this
and the adjoining Counties, be invited to be holden
In this City, Thursday the 18Th day Of April nert,
for the purpose of adopting the necessary measures
tor procuring subscriptions the stock of the North
Carolina Central Rail Road Company.
s. That Committee Of three persons be appoint
ed by the Chairman, to make arrangements for hold
ing said Meeting.
6. That Committee Of three be appointed by the
Chairman, for the purpose of inviting such gentle
men as they may think proper, to address. said
Meeting on the subject of Internal Improvements.
The Resolutions having been read, Mr.. Lemay
addressed the Meeting at some length. His remarks
were characterized by much cearness and good sense.
and his demonstrations Of the advantages of the pro-
posed works doubt had their effect upon the large
and intelligent assemblage in attendance. He was
followed by Geo. w. Haywood, Esq, Gov. Iredell,
Maj. Nixon, and Mr.. Weller-all of whom enter
talned the Meeting by the spirit well as by the
pertinency Of their remarks.
On motion of Mr.. Holden, the Preamble and Res
olutlons were unanimously adopted, and directed to
be published in the papers of this City,
The Chairman appointed the following gentlemen
the Committee under the fifth Resolution: BENZ. B.
Smith, jeremiah Nixon, and Thos J. Lemay. And
under the sixth Resolution the following: Charles
l.. Hinton, William w. Holden, and George w.
Haywood.
Onmoton of George w. Haywood, ESQ.,, Messrs.
to furnish the valuable statistical information embrac
ed in their remarks, for publication in the newspa
pers. --t. y,
On motion, the Meeting adjourned. arr
w. DALLAS HAYWOOD, cA,n., !
WILLIAM w. HOLDEN, Sec'y. =