Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1852-02-19

posted up. Ills opportunities Tor acqui-
ring information and for forming conclu.
slons Of course has been ample, and he
seemed disposed. on this occasion, Ia
give the public, the full benefit Of them
Mr.. Thompson warmly advocated the
Burlington Road, believing i. free from
many objections urged against other
schemes. Mr.. Thompson delivered a
very good speech indeed; his manner oil
treating his subject, and the points eluci-
dated, differed from the two proceeding
speakers, and had the meri, and interest
of variety. lie happily disappointed
his best friends.
At.he close Of Mr. Thompson's speech
The Convention adjourned to O'Clock,
for an evening session. When re-as-
sembled, communications were read from
Judge Mason and James w. Woods.
Esq, of Burlington, and W. G. Clark
Esq. Of Marion county. published in
another place, after which the discussion
of the Resolutions was resumed.
E. w. Eastman Esq. of Mahaska
county. responded to call, in speech
which was well received. He did not
live on the contemplated Improvement,
in fac. was Director in another; bu,
could not oppose This. believeing il prac-
,icable; important TO the State: and i'm
portant to him; if il did not come by his
door. it mus, come near him, and he could
tap il. Mr.. Eastman noticed other I'm
provemeni schemes, aud the action of
other Conventions. He appeared an &c.
live, and earnest man, DESTROYS Of adyanc-
ing the interests Of his own locality. but
not maniiesting, on this occasion, au,
disposition TO do i, at the expense of the
general prosperity of the State.
X. X. Harbor, Esq. of the same coun-
~, mex, addressed the Convention. in a
brief, but pertinent speech, merely for
the purpose Of def'ng his position. Like
the last speaker, was interested in anolh-
er work. bu, could not oppose this;
'houeh, they were hot necessarily antag-
onistic; would be mutually beneficial to
each section. '. sE ~
J. j. Chllds, Esq. of Burlington, pro-
nonnced glowing euloyy upon South
ern Iowa, lis population, fertility and
numerous resources. lie dwell with
much ability upon the importance of the
proposed Rail Road, in developing its
resources. and promoting its prosperity.
Mr.. Chlds evidently shares largely in
the enthusiasm and public spirit of his
fellow ciIizens Of Burlington.
c. Negus, Esq. Of Jefferson county,
followed in quite a spirited address
He too was interested in another work
upon which he dwelt at some length
Speaking with considerable warmth oil
the action of keokuk, and drawing a
lively contrast between the latter. and
Burlington. He was understood to de-
fne his position 'nnequivocally infavo Of
the Burlington Road. His speech is
well spoken Of, and elected much APP
planse.
y w. Norris, Esq. was called anu
responded for Wapello county. He
though, that Wapello should no, min
gle in this discussion. This Convention
had been called by her, and that act de-
fined as clearly as words could do her
position upon this question. Did not
feel hostile to other works of improve
ments bu, was deeply interested in the
Road under discussion, deeming il inIeri-
or in importance to no other ever proiec-
ted. The proposed route passed through
the great producing States, where was
the population, wealth, enterprise, and
controlling influence ard power of the
Union; il was the shortest practicable
route. uniting the extremes of the east
and west; il pursued The natural direc-
ton Of trade and travel; was fortuna tely
removed from the competition of the
Ohio and lakes; and was emphaiically
the route for great national highway.
II must secure influence; its merits could
De seep at glance; geography, statistics
and immense interests all poin, to il, and
will ultimately secure its selection for
tue principal artery OF our commerce
between the Atlantic and Pacific; and
not our commerce alone,-the commerce
OF The world. He believed success GER
tain. and perhaps speedy, il conce., and
harmony Of action, could be secured.-
He augured favorably from this Conven
ton; the spirit that had originated il; the
manner in which i, had been conducted
and the results which would follow il.
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