Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1853-03-25

On motion, II. G. Hickok, Joseph Casey,
Col. II. S. Gross, Prof Geo. Il. Bliss,
David Hayes, Esq, John De.wiler, and
Gco. Driesbach Esq, were appointed COM
mittee on resolutions, who retired and after
due dcsbera,ion, reported the following,
which were considered by the Convention
aud unanimously adopted.
| During the absence Of committees, and
the progress Of business, speeches and
statements Of facts were made BY Il. Z.
Hickok, Esq, Col. Joseph Paxton, Gen.
Geo. Buchanan, David Duncan, Esq, Hon.
Joseph Casey, Maj. John Ncff, Hon. James
Pollock, and Geo +. Miller, Esq, embo-
dying large amount Of valuable and in
terestirg statistics, together with toPoGraph-
ical and general information, in reference
to the proposed road, the country through
which it would pass, the amount of local
trade and travel that would be thrown upon
it, as well as advantageous connections with
other great improvements both East and
West, and the ample resources within
reach that can readily be developed for its
construction; all proving to demonstration
that it is route possessing many remarka-
BE natural advantages, and capable at COM
paratively light cost Of becoming one of the
most servicabIc and profitable roads in the
State. After a spirited and highly enter
taini2g session Of several hours, the Con-
yention adjourned towards evening in fine
| spirits, and with the determination to put
forth steady and persevering efforts to ac-
ccmplish the ultimate object for which it
had assembled.
WHEREAS, The local position and ne
cessities Of the majority of the people OF
Union and Centre counties, require new
avenues 10 market, and greater facilities Of
trade and travel than they have hitherto
enjoyed; and those routes which connect
with, or can readily become part of, main
| avenues Of communication between the At
lan.ic cities and the Valley of the Missis-
sippi, are most worthy of public attention,
and best repay the investment of capital /;
And Bhcreas, the route of the proposed
rail road from Lewisburg to Spruce Creek,
possesses all these advantages in an emi-
nent degree, with none of the drawbacks
| which attach to many other roads now con-
templated, or in course Of construction,
therefore,
Rcsolrea, That this Convention recon-
mends to the citizens Of Union and Centre
Counties to make every exertion in their
power to secure the early construction of a
Railroad from the Borough of Lewisburg,
in Union County, by way of the southern
yallics of Centre County, to the Central
railroad, at or near the mouth of Spruce
Creek, in Huntington County; believing
that such work will greatly enhance the
value Of their property, afford much needed
facilities for trade and travel, and confer
lasting benefits upon themselves and their
posterity.
Rcsoircd, That an Executive Committee
Convention, whose duty 1t shall be to pro-
cure, during the present session of the Leg
islature, if possible, the passage Of an act
70 incorporate a Company for the construc-
;ion of said road, to be called "Tbc Lewis
burg, Centre and Spruce Creek Railroad
Company" with capital of Sl.5O0,000,
in shares of $50 each, and subject to the
provisions of the general railroad act Of 10Th
February, 1Sl9.
| Resoice3, That it shall be the further
duty of said Committee to bring the pro-
posed road to the special notice of Capital
| ISIS in such of the Eastern and Western
cities as may be deemed advisable; to en-
list the active aid and cooperation of all
railroad companies whose interests may
J be connected with this route; devise ways
an,i means to raise funds for the construc-
. ton Of the road; and in general take all
suitable measures to ensure the early and
complete success Of the enterprise.
! The following persons were subsequently
appointed in pursuance Of the above two
resolutions, viz:
Executive COMMITTEE +.
Linn, Esq, Thomas Hayes, Francis vii
son, George Driesbach, Esq, John NJ.
Taylor, Capt. John Wilt, of Union County;
aud David Duncan, Col. II. S. Gross, Maj.
John NeF, Hcn. John Hasson, Maj. VII
liam Burchield and Gen. George .Bu-
cbanan, of Ceutre County.
Reso'se5, Tha. copy of these proceed
ings be sent to the Senators. and Repre-
sentativcs Of The districts through which
this road will pass, aud that they be respect
fully requested to lay the same before their
respective Houses, and use their influence
to procure the early passage of an act to
incorporate said Company.
Resolced, That the proceedings of this
Convention be published in all the news
papers in Northern and Central Pennsyl-
vania favorable to the object.
On motion, vote Of thanks was given
to the Officers Of the Convention; also, to
the President of the University, for the
use Of the Chapel.
Signed by the officers.