The North-Carolina standard., 1849-04-25

1NrER11n,IIAI. IMpRnvEMENT MEETING.

zens of Wake County assembled in the Court House
in Raleigh, on the 10Th instant, to exchange views
in relation to the North Carolina Rail Road, and e
take such steps as might be in their power to ensure
its speedy commencement and completion.
On motion of Maj. Charles L. Hinton, the Hon
James Iredeli was called to preside, and Imam
Holden was requested to act as Secretary.
4 The Chairman explained the objects OF the Meet
ing in appropriate address, after which, 1t being
known that number of distinguished gentlemen
from distance were in town, on motion OF William
Boylan, ESQ., a Committee, consisting of Messrs E.
p. Guion ]. b. G. Roulhac, and Alfred Jones, were
appointed to wait on Ex-Governor Morehead, the
] Hon. Calvin Graves, DR.. Thomas N. Cameron, and
Dr. Frederick ]. Hill, and request them to address
| the Meeting. ~.
The Committee then retired and during their abb
twas resolved, on motion OF Maj Hlnton tnat
this Meeting when it adjonrns do adjourn to Iuesday
of next Ma Court; and that the opening OF BOOKS
of Subscription (tbe Commissioners uniting In the
understanding be postponed until that day.
On motion, the Chairman appointed Or. JOSIAH y.
Watson. Maj FL. w. Hustled, George ". Haywood,
and William H. Mead, Esquires, CommIttee to
and present Resolutions for the consideration
On motion Of Mai. Hinton, the following Resolu-
! ton was adopted
Resoiued, That we hereby recommend to the peo-
pie of Wake County the propriety of forming an In
ternal Improvement Association, with the object OF
collecting and disseminating useful statistical lnor-
nation the subject, and for the purpose OF con-
centrating public effort towards the commencement
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are all so vitality concerned; and that Committee OF
three be appointed form the plan of said Associa-
tion with instructions to report to some future
| The Chairman announced the COMMITTEE under
this Resolution to be- Maj. Charles l.. Hinton, and
! William Boyan and George w. Mordecal, Esqrs.
Mr.. Boylan expressed his appreciation of such an
Association and said it could not fail to be Prodoc
tive of good to the cause. He remarked tnaI ~nils
absent on visit the Southern States, he had heard
with heartfelt satisfaction of the various works OF
Internal improvement projected by the late Leglsa-
ture; and that he hailed them as the precursor OF
brighter and better day for North Carolina. lie had
grown ND with this community, and whatever pros
perty he enjoyed had been attained here; and he
therefore felt it to be his duty, when the time should
arrive, give evidence of his disposition to perform
his part in forwarding the North Carolina Rall head
William White, Esq. also submitted some remarks
in approval of the plan Of an Internal Improvement
Association.
1t having been suggested that DR.. McClanahan, of
Chatham, was in town, on motion OF Mr.. Mordecal
Committee consisting of that gentleman, and Messrs
William White and Eyerard Hall was appointed to
wait upon him and request him to address the Meet
ing.
The Committee appointed to wait upon Messrs.
Morehead Graves, Hill, and Cameron, reported that
Gov Morehead would attends but that the other gen
tlemen, being engaged upon public business which
could not be delayed, would not be present.
The Committee on Resolutions reported the follow
ing through their Chairman, DIR. Watson:
Resolred, That this Meeting highly approve the
patriotic action of the last Legislature on the subject
of Internal improvements that we believe the vari-
Gus schemes to be practicable, In the modes pre-
sente with the aid of the State and that the people
of North Carolina ought not to allow the present OPP
porunty for developing their resources and improving
their condition, to pass unlmProved.
Resohred That the Central Rail Road, from Char
oe ria Raleigh to the Neuse, is eminently deserving
our support; and that this Road shall be built with
out delay.
RcsoLued, That we approve the Convention to be
held in Salisbury in June next; and that the Chair
of this Meeting appoint twenty-five Delegates
to attend said Convention; and that he have power
to appoint substitutes for such gentlemen as may
find it impractcable to attend.
Pending the consideration of the Resolutions, Maj.
Hustled submitted some remarks, and closed by call
ing out Gov. Morehead, who arose amid the hearty
applause of the Meeting and proceeded to address it.
In the brief limit necessarily allotted to these Proceed
ings, shall not attempt any thing like sketch
even Of this gentleman's remarks. We wish every
citizen in this community could have been present to
hear them. He dwelt at length upon the advantages
of Internal Improvements generally-aluded to the
immense importance of mechanical labor in all its
diversified forms, and showed, by familiar ilustra-
ons how superior mind was to mere matter, 10 NOV
ing machinery TO practical results. He pointed to
Massachusetts,, to Rhode Island, to Georgia, to Ten
nessee, and other States, where the people have
gone fully into Internal Improvements, and were
rapidly realizing prosperity and wealth; and he invi-
ted those who heard him to bestir themselves, and
not permit the golden opportunity now held out to
pass unmproved. He said that at one period, when
he could have no hope that such a charter as that
granted to the Central Rail Road Company could
ever be obtained he had favored the Danville and
Charlotte scheme, with view simply of finding an
outlet market for his region Of the State but with
the Central Road he heartily satisfied provided 1t
could only be constructed. The Counties West of this
Guilford, Davidson, Randolph, Rowan
would do their full share. In his opinion, if suita-
bic arrangements could be made in the subscriptions
of stock, they would grade the Road through their
territories and this being the case, the only ques
ton to getting the Road through and out Of
Wake County. What would Wake and Johnston |
do Would they grade the Road within their limits!
If be thought he could venture the opinion,
confidently, that the work would be done.
After Gov. Morehead had taken his seat, DR.. Nc |
Clannahan being called from. all sides of the |
house, spoke at some length and in sensible and |
effective manner. He was followed by Mr.. Merde- |
cal in some very appropriate remarks after which
Gov. Morehead introduced to the Meeting Mr.. Thom-
as, of Davidson. This gentleman responded in an
animated manner, assuring the Meeting that David
son County would contribute her full proportion in
the way of subscriptions and work to the Central |
Rail Road.
After Mr.. Thomas had concluded, Gov. Morehead
again addressed the Meeting particularly in relation
ton Road with the City of Norfolk, and its impor-
lance to this region of the State.
After some slight notifications, the Resolutions
were then unanimously adopted.
JAMES IREDELL, Ghr'n.
W.. w. HoLDEN, Sce'y.
Under the third Resolution, the Chairman appointed
the following Delegates the Salisbury Convention
which meets on the 18th of June next:
Charles l.. Hinton, William w. Holden, John II.
Manly, George Little, Henry w. Miller, William
Boylan. Wesley Jones, Thos. j. Lemav Mai. Jere