Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1850-03-13


consideration the proprieiy Of adopfinv
measures for the continuation of the
great central railroad. from RicAmona ~
indianapolis, by wayot Washinxtoo. H..
gers,own and New Castle, TO inter-,
the Indianapolis 4 Bellefoun,ain railroad
al Pendleton.
i The meeting was organized BY calling
Col Murphy. of New Castle. TO the chair.
and appointing J. w. Williamson Secre.
tarv.
The object Of the meeting having been
stated. on motion Of \. Weaver. a CON-
m!i,ee Of FIVE were appointed TO draft 4
preamble and resolutions. expressive Of
the sense Of said meeting. consisting Of
the following gentlemen: DIR. Augustus
Weaver. Mr.. Leeson of Jacksonsburyh.
James Calvert. and James A. NJ Means
Of New Castle, and Stephen Elliott Of
Washington.
After which William Young of Centre.
vile, was called on 10 address the meet
ing. which address was delivered TO grea,
accepiabiliiy 10 all present. There being
quite large number of persons in at,en-
dance. from different points, both Wayne
and Henry counties.
The following preamble. and resolu-
tons. were now brought in by the chair
man Of said committee: DIR 4. Wcaver)
and unanimously adopted.
WHEREAS. The history of Ind ana. for
the last thirty wears. has distinguished her
citizens. IN point of enterprise. not to be
surpassed by the citizens Of any State in
the Union. And
WnEREAs, The spirit Of Improvement.
and the necessities Of commerce demand.
at the hands of her citizens. united effort.
for the construction of the most efficient
modes of conveyance and transportation
of her growing products. and
WHEREAS. The time has arrived whcp
two of the oldest counties in the State. the
counties of Wayne and Henry. are called
upon by every consideration of interest
and the spirit Of emulation 10 take an el-
eva,ed stand upon the platform of Inter-
nal Improvement. and 10 say. in all their
gigantic strength the continuation Of the
great central railway. from Richmond To
New Castle, under the Richmond and
New Castle charter. shall be constructed
To in,ersec, the indianapolis g. Bellefoun-
tain Railroad nj Pendlcton. And.
/ WHEREAS. This meeting. entertaining
the most entire confidence in The public
spiri, OF our citizens, feel assured the con.
struciion of this road through Washing
ing,on. Hagers,own and New Castle. tap
ping the indianapolis and BelIeiountain
Railroad viii Ecver be abandoned. con-
Meeting. as il will. a continuous chain Of
railroad (from Tcrrc IIaute. the very
hear, of the Statc) to Cincinnati, and also
viii open up commune alton by its
junction with the Bellfouniain railroad
with the North and Souih. Therefore.
Resolved. That the construction of
railroad under the New Castle and Rich
mond charter. commencing at Richmond
and continuing by way of Washington,
/ IIauerstown and New Castle 10 inierscct
the indianapolis * l,elleionntau railroad
SO as 10 form connections with the great
central railway is an object OF the great
est magnitude and lis speedy accom-
plishsncnt is within the means Of the ciii-
zens of Wayne aud Henry counties
Resolved. tina, the great agricultural
interests of this portion of the Safe de-
mand our imm,dia effort. and that IN.
continuation Of The grcatccnual Railroad
from Richmond to Terre Ilautc. by liz
connection with ours. opening up as It
VIII n communication with the Atlantic
markets. and aHording 10 this rapidly
growing population all the facilities ot in
tcrcoursc. travel. and commerce with al
most every important point, are conside-
ralonS OF 40 small interest.
Resolved, ihat the commissioners are
hereby requested 10 organize Immediately
and open books for subscriptions of stock
for the construction Of said road 10 be To-
Gated by way Of " ashing,on. ilagers,own
aud New Castle 10 intcrscc, the Indianap-
oils and Bellcfountaiu railroad at Pendle-
ton.
Resolved. That this meeting most
heartily solicits the cooperation of the
southern portion Of each county. in the
fullest assurance. as citizens Of Wayne
and Henry counties. they will not feel dis
posed II divert this great ihoroughfare
from lis natural course. enjoying as they
do facilities of trade and commerce al
ready which. when completed, will need
no auxiliaricS.
Resolved. That As citizens Of Wayne
and Henry counties. we feel assured that
the more generally the great facilities Of
public improvements are distributed. the
greater viii be the amount Of public ben
eft. and the magnanlmous. and public
spirited man. h., him be found were e'el
he may. will always yield 10 that cternal
principle Of Right which insures the
gre aiest good. 10 the greatest mum Der
On motion OF Rev. William Young
Resolved. That a committee of four b.
appointed By The chair TO confer with
Judge Slit. 10 In S. Newman and other.
al Centreyillc in regard 10 connection
with a contemplated railroad from Rich.
mond to that place; Whereupon Judge
Elliott John W. Grubbs and Eli Murphy
Of New Castle and George Gillespie Of
iiagersiown were appointed said com.
mit,ee.
On motion il was
Resolved. Tha, the proceedings Of this
meeting be published in the Wayne
County papers, and also the New Castle
! Courier.
: On motion the meeting now adjourn