Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-07-07
RAIL r O A
Mass Convention.


At large and enthusiastic meeting OF
the citizens Of Wapelio county conven-
ed al the Congregational Church in Or
tumwa, on the 9Th of June, 1853, for
the purpose of responding to commu-
nca,ion from the Directors Of the Bur
ling,on and Missouri River Railroad,
On motion of Col. Geo. Gillaspy,
DR.. A. b. COMSTOCK, of Agency
City, was called to the Chair, and Jos.
IIAYNE appointed Secretary.
On motion OF Judge U. Biggs, CON-
mittee of nine were appointed to report
resolutions for the consideration of the
meeting. The following gentlemen were
appointed by the Chair as that commit
tee: U. Biggs, James IIawley, VIM.
McCarty, r. II. Warden, Jehu Moore,
Theophilus Blake. Ill. Frederick, Jesse
Brookshire and Abel Ingram.
During the absence of The committee,
j. w. Norris, Esq, was called upon and
addressed the meeting q. some length,
on the Railroad enterprises of the aye,
the necessity OF them in Iowa, and the
importance of prompt and efficient action
on the part of Wapello county, in res
ponse TO the demands now made upon
her in their behalf.
The Committee returned and through
Judge Biggs, their Chairman, reported
series of resolutions, which, after being
amended. were adopted rs follows:
LIST. Resoiued. That we receive with
full confidence and great satisfaction, the
assurance of the Directors of the Bur.
lington and Platte River Rail Road that
the speedy survey. location and CON-
plete construction of said road is a feed
fact; and will be consummated al as ear
ly Gay as the pover Of money will
effect this truly great work.
I'd. RESOLVED, That should said road
be located through Wapello county, we
will cheerfully and aiIirmatively respond
TO the request of the Directors to aid
them in procuring the right of way, and
assist their engineers in ascertaining the
most advantageous route.
Sd. ResolUed, That we will use the
proper efforts to secure The subscription
Of 100000 stock in said road: provi-
ded it is located through this county.
4th. RESOLVED, Tha, to carry cut the
object OF the second resolution, there be
committee Of four persons appointed
by this meeting, who shall act as agents
for this county to confer with the Rail
Road Directors, and render them such
assistance in the premises as may be ac-
eeptable and proper.
5th. Resolued, That a finance COM
mittee be also appointed, consisting of
Messrs. j. ID. Devin, Geo. Reynolds and
Theophilus Blake, whose duty it shall
be to raise the necessary funds to defrav
the expenses OF said agents, and who
shall admit and settle their accounts
allowing each agent two dollars per day
when engaged in the proper discharge
of their duties above specified.
On motion, the committee provided
for in the 4,h resolution was filed by the
appointment of Judge Uriah Biggs, Jehu
Moore. Gen. ]. C. Ramsey and G. d.
lIackworlh.
On motion of r. III. Warden the
meeting proceeded to raise by voluntary
subscription, of persons present, the
funds necessary to defray the expenses
of the agents of the county, herein ap-
pointed, whereupon the sum of 5000
was declared the amount subscribed.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
A. b. COMSTOCK, Press.
Jos. HAYNE, Sec'y.