The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1852-11-18
The Railroad Meeting.

II pursuance of public notice, the citizens of
st. Anthony and vicinity, met at the St Charles
Hotel, Oct. 29lh, at O'Clock L. NJ Whereupon
Hon. Judge Nleeker was unanimously called up
on 10 preside, Messrs. Case and Stearns were ap-
pointed Nlce-presiden,s, and Hon. A. L. Ames
and J G.. Lennon Secretaries.
The Hon Judge stated the object Of the meet
ing in eloquen,ly expounding The principles OF
tha, magnificent project contemplated by the ct-
zens Of st. Louis in establishing line of inter-
communication by railroad between the cities Of
New Orleans, ST. Louis and St. Anthony.
! On motion Of Mr.. Brown, committee was ap-
pointed by the President for the purpose Of draft
ing preamble and resolutions expressive OF the
sense Of this meeting upon the project cou,em-
plated
The President appointed Messrs. Atwater,
Brown, Hoyt, and NJ Alpn, said commit,ee.
Whereupon the following was reported and
unanimously adopted:
Whereas, it has been proposed b the enlight-
ened patriotism and commercial sasacity Of
fellow citizens South, to unite New Orleans, st.
Louis and ST. Anthony, by continuous chain OF
railroad; and, whereas, the history Of modern
states conclusvely shows, that no people, how
ever enterprisng, hardy aud industrious they may
be, attain either to great wealth or Influence
without direct and speedy communication both
WAYS, and at all seasons, with the more luxurious
and wealthy South; and, whereas, by the same
unerring authority, northern countries thus oppor
tuney situated and connected with their more
Fortunate and favored neighhors, have never ta
ed TO reap the rich rewards of their industrial
habits, and TO lind a cash and ineXllaustihle mar
ket for their valuable fubrlcs and peculiar pro-
ducts; therefore,
ReSolcei, That the route contemplated for the
railroad. passing as it does from St Anthony, the
future Lowell of the West, along the valleys OF
the Minnesota, Blue Earth aud Desnoines rivers
to the Missouri line, Is the most practical and
hereicial, by reason of the genetal eyenness, ma
.ural resources, aud unsurpassed fertility Of the
country, as well as the almost direct line it pre-
sents between the principal 'erminl.
( ResoiueG, That the h,rdy energies Of our peo-
pie, our vast pInerles, our ineXhausiible water
power, the mountains of copper aud IRON mineral
in our vicinity, the provcrbial healihness of our
Territory lis total exemption from all cpidenical
diseases, and the uubounded fertility and native
wealth along the whole line of connected vale, 5
from st. Anthony to ST Louis, are marble IN
the quarry, gold IN the mines, or treasures in the
dark cavefns of the ocean, without a quick and
speedy access To the world of commerce. and
that the road IN question is the magician's wand
TO elicit resources, erect towns OF busy thou
sands aro0nd cascades and waterfalls and
make us the future New England Of this might,
valley.
/ Resolred That as citizens of Minnesota, we
will, with united bands and hearts. and to the at
most of cur abilities, forward the noble project.
which must practically annihi!ate distance and
sectional distinction, and expedite that period
when we shall know North and no South
ResOirei, That inasmuoh a. the North and
East have long since been committed 10 thai wise
policy that pushes forward snoh grand works as
bear the insignia of national utility and perpeDi-
ty and lnaSmuth the West aud South have
/ recently acceded to it in making mun6cent
grants Of lands TO construct the great central and
other roads East of the Mississippi, we have an
abiding assurance thar all parties aud sections
will heartily unite in similar exertion 10 con-
snnmaie this magnificent enterprise, under the
/ triple policy Of speedily setting the richest belt
! Of The public domain, OF connecting the North
and South with ultimate Ties, and of giving
another pledge-an iron cement 70 the Cnlon IL
self
| BY Hon A. F. Ames.
Resoired, I hat Hon. II. II Slblev, our dele
gate TO Congress, is hereby requested that he i'll
give his energy and influence 10 carry lorward
This great project at the earliest time practicable
on tile convening Of Congress
Resolved, That committee Of correspondence
be appointed Ly the President whose duty il
shall be to correspond with similar committees
appointed in New Orleans and 81. Louis
Messrs. Anes, Steele, Case, Atwaler and H..
NJ Rice, and, on motioh, Judge Meeker al
ded to the committee of correspondence.
Bv /. Atwater, Esq.
Resolred, That he proceedings Of this meet
ing be published in all the papers Of the Terrific
nv, and in the Missouri Republican and News.
After some pe,tinent remarks, by a number Of
the gentlemen present, the meeting adjourned.
b. b. MEEkER, Prest
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