Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1853-08-31

large number OF thee citizens assembled in the Meth
odist church at Franklin, on Tuesday the 9th inst
The assembly was called to order by appointing
Jacob Siler Chairman, and James z Gray Secretary.
The object OF the meeting was explained to be to
hear Rail Road speech from Col. VIM. III. Thomas,
and to pass whatever resolutions might be deemed
advisable.
Col. Thomas was then escorted 70 the stand and
fixed the attention of the people for two hours to
explanatory speech of his movements, the progress
OF the Rabun Gap Blue Ridge Rail Road, the con-
tract entered into, and whatever of interest there
might be connected with said road. He stated that
Messrs. Bangs Co., had obligated themselves to
complete the road from Anderson c. H., there
entirely through to Knoxville in a-half years
that they had taken million and quarter of dol
lars worth of stock-that they would employ noun
tain hands at 81 day for first quality hands, and
the Engineers would begin the location of the
road in - few weeks if the people of this coun-
ty and OF Rabun, Ga, would give the right of way
that this gift was condition precedent, and
no action would be taken by the Company until it
was secured-that our bona subscriptions amount
ed to only 00O and the right of way ought to be
gwen to make them know we had an interest in the
project The Colonel then alluded to the difficulties
he met wlth-the GOODNESS of and the interfer-
ence OF others-the untrue reports about the 1900
feet fall in the Tennessee river, and the loud cry
about North Carolina capital. 81 happen to know
(sad hey how most of the roads in this State have
been built. The Treasurer is authorized to sell the
States bonds and get the money. Does he sell them
In the State? Mol He goes to New York, makes
the sales imports the money, and the road is built
When the funds can be raised, the bonds lifted,
and the only North Carolina capital concerned is the
money of the private citizens" He next addressed
himself to the ladies in his happest manner,
ing them that their influence is necessary to build
rail road He invited them to pic mic in the Rabun
Gap, IN the spring of 1858, to which their eghbors
of St Louis, Cincinnati and Charleston would be
hidden, and concluded his address by wishing the
time soon to come when "Thomas's humbug' would
no be humbug
After he COr xvos dono aon Clor Fec 49,,
ed the following preamble and resolutions, viz:
WHEREAS, Under a charter granted by the Legs-
ature of 195O-51, measures have been entered into
for the construction of the Rabun Gap Blue Ridge
Rail Road and whereas, charter has likewise been
granted for the construction of Road from point
on the Tennessee River, in Macon county, to Chat
tanooga; ;" and whereas, that route will be selected
which the right of way will be given therefore
Resolred That we hail with JOY the bright pros
poets of Rail Road through Macon county, and re-
gard its completion as our last hope for prosperity
and wealth.
Resolred, That those now present pledge them
selves to give and grant the right of way wherever
and pledge themselves also to all pro-
per and energetic means to secure the through
the entire county.
ResoIred That respect and lasting honor will ever
be cherished by us for Col. William Fl: Thomas, for
his indefatigable exertions to secure road and
as earnest thereof now tender him public
dinner
Resolued, That to those who favored the project
and especially to the citizens of Charleston here
by rendered onr hearty thanksgvings; and to those
who have opposed us by their misguided zeal for
home projects, we offer cordial God speed in
all their improvements
Res0lUed, That the Chairman appoint ten delegates
from this county to attend the Rail Road Convention
at Ashevillc, on the Doth instant.
ResoLred, That the Secretary furnish copy of
these proceedings to the two papers at Ashevle with
request for publication.
These resolutions were read seriatim and unani-
mously adopted.
The following delegates appointed under the
9Th resolution: Stephen Munday, Fl. Addington, j.
w. Dobson, j. r. Sler, N. S. Jarrett, N. G. Altman,
]. L. Moore, A. j. Patton, T. NJ Aagel, and j. john
ston
Mr.. Siler said he was about to propose motion
for the ladies' exclusive votes that they be required
to furnish Col. Thomas with wife for his labors;
but as that matter in which every man desires
to have an individual participation, he would not offer
it till the Picnic.
AS the hour for the Barbecue had arrived, the
meeting adjourned to the grove the Baptist
Church. where a table 70 yards long groaning
under the contributions of the people, prepared
der the superintendent of Capt John Gregory,
master of the culinary art Seven or eight hundred
people amply provided for, the crowd dispersed
pleasantly and all felt the Railroad would soon be
here. JACOB SILER, Chairman.
JAMES K. GHAY, Secretary.
PUBLIC MEETING IN YANCY.
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