Southern shield., 1853-03-19
Railroad Meeting.

The meeting was organized by calling Judge BuTrs to the Chair; and appointing IR. c. KING, Secretary. The Chairman having explained the object of the meeting, the following resolutions were introduced lby J. $. Horner and unanimously adopted: Whereas, munilicent grant of the pub lie domain has been made by the General lGovernment to the State of Arkansas for the purpose of constructing a Railroad from a point opposite Cairo to Fulton, on Red river, via Little Rock, with a brancl from Little Rock 10 Fort Smith, and anoth. CT branch from Little Rock to some point on the Mississippi river, to be designated by the Legislature of the State of Arkansas and whereas the subject of convening tht Legislature is now q matter. of discussion throughout the State; the citizens of Phil 1 lips county having assembled at the tow, of Helena, pursuant to public notice given do hereby adopt the following resolutions as expressive of their sentiments and feel. ings in relation 10 the location of said branch of the road by the Legislature. 1 ReSolved, That inasmuch as the town of Helena is central part of the State, from North 10 South at point where the hills approach to the Mississippi river, and being !nearer to Little Rock than Memphis or Gaines Landing, and the route from Little Rock 10 Helena being the best, for the easy and cheap construction of a Railroad, we are decidedly of the opinion that the Legis- iature should fix the terminus Of said Rail- road at the town of Helena.
 Resolved. That State pride should prompt the members of our Legislature to select some point within our borders fol the ter minus of said Railroad. where cty could be built up that would add 10 the wealth and prosperity of our own State. a,d tha; ii they cannot agree to fix it at Hel,na, we recommend to them 10 take it 10 Napoleon or Gaines Landing
 1 ResoIved, That the Representatives in the State Senate from this District, and the members of the House of Representatives from this county De and they are hereby requested 10 use all honorable means, in the event the Legislature should be convened, to carry out ihe object of the foregoing res olutions.
 Reso!ved, Thet we invite the co-oyera- ton of the citizens of North Mississippi, and promise to aid and encourage them in construciing Railroad from Helena to the most practicable point in North Missis- sippi.
 Resolved, That having foll confidepce in the wisdom and integrity of our Cover nor, and believing firmly that the influence attempted 10 be exerted by the citizens of an adjoining State will not effect him in he least, we are satisfied 10 leave the sub- ject of converting the Legislature to his Judgment and discretion.
 On motion of Gen. Grant the following resolution was adopted
 | ReSol0ed, That committee of five, be Iappointod b. tho Chair, 10 confer with the citizens of North Mississippi, to invite tteir Incorporation with us in carrying out he purposes of this meeting, The Chair ap pointed the following named gentlemen said committee: Gen, Grant, J. $. Horrer, A. Wilkins, J. C. Tappan and A. J. Poll.
 On motion of J. c. Tappan, the follow ing resolution was adopted
 ReSotced, That committee of five be Iappoinled Dy lhe Chalr 10 prepare an id- dress to the people of this State and North Mississippi, with view of holding a con- 7ention a. Helena at such time as may be |deemed expedient. The Chair apponed the following named gentlemen said con- mittee: J. C. Tappan, A. J, Polk, J. A. Jackson, J. c. Palmer and J, $. Horner
 On motion, it was unanimously resolved that the Chairman be added 10 the above IcommilteeS.
 Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and published in all the news papers in this State friendly 10 the en'er- prise.
 On motion, the meeting adjourned unan- imously. ". E. BUTTS, Chairman. R. C. KING, Secretary.