North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1852, 1851-09-27
Meeting at MRS. BARCLAYS.

Pursuant to public notice, large and respectable
number OF the citizens of the Counties of Cumberland,
Wake, and Johnston. met at Mrs. Barclays, (Bar-
claYsville,) on Saturday the Goth instant, when, on
motion of Maj. Arch'd Mclean, of Fayetteville COL
Arch'd McNeill, of Cumberland, was unanimously
called to the Chair, and N. j. Wyatt, of Wake, and
Stewart Pipkn, of Cumberland, requested to act as
Secretaries. ,.-s s.5 !. : ..-ss ss ...si
The object of the meeting was then fully explain
ed by the Chairman, to be assist the noble
prize already in progress, of constructing Plank
Road from Fayetteville TO Raleigh, in the direct
and practicable route, by the Joint Stock Company
After the Chairman had resumed his seat, a call
was made for Col. Thomas G. Whitaker, of Wake,
who responded briefly yet forciby,> and then intro
duced to the meeting William H. Haigh, Esq. of
Fayetteville, who entertained the meeting for some
time, with most excellent speech, proving by argu-
mens and facts the practicability and advantage of
such Road as the one proposed.
John A. Spears, Esq. of Cumberland, then
loudly called for, who promptly responded in man.
ner we'll calculated to promote the interest of the
Road. -.-a -+.7-.. ~ t
Col. T. G. Whitaker, of Wake, then introduced
the following Preamble and Resolutions, which, after
being read and duly considered, were unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, The construction of the Plank Road
from Fayetteville to Raleigh, already located from
Fayetteville to Kingsbury, is deemed of inestimabe
consideration; and whereas, in the opinion of this
meeting, 1t is of great importance that the said Road
shall be located in the most direct and practicable
route between the town of Fayetteville and the City
of Raleigh
ResOfued, That this meeting hereby approves of the
formation of the Fayetteville and Raleigh Joint Stock
Plank Road Company, and will cordially cooperate
with them in securing the speedy construction Of
said Road.
On motion of Maj. Mclean, books then OPEN
ed to receive subscriptions for the Road when about
ten thousand dollars was promptly subscribed.
Col. Whitaker, of Wake, offered another Resolu-
ton as follows, which was unanimously adopted:
Res0kred, That this meeting recommend to tie
President and Directors of the" Joint Stock Plank
Road Company from Fayetteville 10 Raleigh, the
importance of making Mrs Barclays, Cor Barclays
Wiley settled point said Road. and direct the
Engineer to proceed Immediately to locate the Road
from Barclaysvilie to point Cape Fear River,
at or near McNeiIl's Ferry.
On motion, Resolued, That the Chairman appoint
Committee to solicit subscriptions to the Road.
Whereupon he appointed DR.. Mckay, John Green,
G. G. Barbee, and Daniel Mcleod, Esq. from Bar
cIaysvle TO the River. and DR.. J. r. Leach, Col. T.
G. w hitaker, and Simon Smith, Esq from this TO
Raleigh.
The thanks Of the meeting were unanimously ten
dered TO Mrs. Barclay, for her hospitality and kind
ness on the occasion. ..z.... ....- |
A Resolution of thanks voted unanimously to
the Chairman, for the able, dignifed, and impartial
manner in which he had presided over this meeting.
Resolved. That the Editors Of the newspapers pub
lished in Fayetteville and Raleigh be requested to
publish the proceedings.
ARCH'D McNEILL, Chairman.
s.; J; MT4 P,P.s. Secretaries.