Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1854-11-10
Rail Road Convention.
SALISBURY, Nov 2, 1854

Rail Road Convention.
SALISBURY, Nov 2, 1854
Pursuant TO aral, a general Internal Improvement
Convention met this day.
On motion, J. Erwin, ESQ, of the county of
Burke called to the Chair and John M Rose
OF Cumberland, and NJ N Fleming of Rowan, were
requested to act Secretaries.
On motion OF MIR Reid of Duplin, the members of
this Convention requested to present their
at the Secretary's table. when the following dele
gates reported from their respective counties
Alexander: A. c. Mcintosh, Hugh Oxford, J. w JONES'
G: w; Long, A. N. Boyle.
Burke: E. ]. Erwin, A Myers E. E. Greenlee, Philip
Warlick, W. L. Mckee.
Catawba D. B. Gather F. H. Crawford, T. L. Lowe,
NJ L. McCorkle.
Cumberland: Geo. Mcneil, D. G. McRae, John H.
Peodoa asph ATs Evans o6n NJ oe
R. Underwood W. Mel Mckay, Gen. A. D. Mclean, J.
G GsFsSSst' & 4 R 4 T Po~ei.
re9 9 DAVID David Waddel John Davidson Andrew Bag
+ Heath, A. Willard W smith, j. F Cash, Col B. Ram
Caldwell, NJ H brandon, John Tryitt, John K. Potts P
B. Chambers, Col. John Murdoch, J. F. McNeey:
Meow anoTysr 81 Rcf Wm H. Marh
0nslow: Col L W Hq%Phfsy' John A A., Avsrtt
Shaver, D. A Davis John Boyden, B. Fraley John D.
Brown, B. B. Roberts, T. L. COwau John McRorie, Chas
H Caldwell, n Boyden, n; N. Fleming, Samuel Reeves
Dr. Samuel Kerr, j. c. MeConnaughey, G. l. Terrence D.
iel Wood, Geo. R. Johnson, B. Craige J. NJ. Horah, T. T
Maxwell, Samuel Harrison. Moses l. Brown w. P. Ora
Robert Murphy BENZ. Sumner, DR.. j. G. Ramsey, J. G.
Fleming, VIM. Murdoch H. G smont9n.
Sampson: w. J. Devane, Patrick Murphy.
Stanly: A. C Freeman, J. NJ. McCorkle, H. Marshall
J. S. Turner
On motion Of Col. Humphrey, of Onslow. the
Chairman requested to appoint one member from
each County, to report permanent officers for the
Convention.
The Chairman appointed
Col. S: W; Humphrey, of Onsow; D; B; Gather, Ca
ander n A Powell, Caldwell Patrick Murphy, Sampson
A. c. Freeman, Stanly David Reid, Dupin; w H. Marsh
ven e. R. Thomas, Cartere; B. Chambers, Iredel G.
F. Fisher, Rowan; D. G. McRae, Cumberland.
On motion of Mr.. Sumner, of Rowan,
RESOLVED. That all persons present who shall be in at
tendance this Convention have not been appointed
delegates thereto be requested to take seats in the
On motion of Mr. McNe Rev. Mr.. Gilchrist was
requested to open the proceedings of this Convention,
by Prayer
After the same, adjourned till o'clock
THURSDAY, Afternoon, Nov. 2.
Convention met adj ourned
The Committee appointed to recommend perma
officers of the Convention made a report recon-
mending the following persons:
For President: DAVIED REID, of Dupln.
For Vice Presidents E. j. Erwin, of Burke :;
Geo Mcneil, of Cumberland Benz Sumner, of
n N.
Craven.
For Secretaries: Jno. Nj. Rose, OF Cumberland :;
N. n. Fleming, of Rowan.
The report of the committee was unanimously adop.
ted and the officers appointed conducted to their
several seals.
The President made his acknowledgements to the
Convention, in few eloquent and appropriate re.
marks, which were received with considerable ap-
plause by the Convention.
On motion of Mr. Marsh, of New Hanover
ReSorcd That the rules of order the House of Com
of the Legislature be adopted Rules for the Gov
eminent of this convention so far as the be aprca
bic.
On motion of Mr. Humphrey of Onslow,-
ResoIUed That the counties this convention
be entitled to vote upon all questions before it. according
their representation in the House of Commons in the Leg
lature of North Carolina
The following delegates appeared and took seats
in the convention, viz:
From Mecklenburg: Jno. A Young, William johnson,
Cabarrus Dr. NJ Henderson.
On motion of Mr. Murphy of Simpson,
RESOLVED, That Committee consisting of one member
from each county represented in this Convention be appoint
ed by the President whom shall be referred all matters
offered for the consideration of this Convention and that
they have leave to report thereon
The President appointed
Nathaniel Boyden, of Rowan A. NJ Boyle, of Alexan-
der W. l.. Mckee, of Burke; D. B. Gather Catawba
John H. Cook, of Cumberland c; r.. Thomas of Carte
dell; S. Il. Christian, of Montgomery Hon. William S
Ashe, of New Hanover J. A. Avertt, of Onsow VIM. S
Of MeeRenburg Dr. F NJ Henderson, Of Cabarrus.
On motion Of Mr.. Murphy, the President and Vice
Presidents of the Convention were added TO the
Committee.
communication from w A. LIE. DIR, of the coun.
~ of CALDWELL addressed to The President of this
Convention laid before the same and on motion
referred to the select committee.
The following resolution offered by Mr. Hum
| phrey, of OnsIow:
ReSoLued That it is expedient to construct main trunk
line Of the Raj Road from the most eligible point Beau
fort Harbor, via Kenansve, Fayetteville and Salisbury
thence by the practicable route to the Tennessee
line that the said line is strictly great State work.
that the Legislature be requested appropriate twohrd
| of the amount of the cost of said work.
On motion of Mr. Devane, of Sampson, the reso.
luton referred 10 the select committee
/ The following resolution was offered by Mr.. Nc
Corkle, of Catawba
Resolved That this Convention recommend to the Legs
atpFe Of North Carolina at its next session. that thirds
of the Capital Stock, necessary complete Atlantic
and North Carolina Rail DAD from C1osboro to Beaufort
arbor via k1ston aud NeWberne opd also the
the North Carolina Central Rail Road vest Salisbury
to the Tennessee ne appropriated by State soo
onethrd of the capital stock necessary for the
ton of the shall be subscribed by individuals
On motion of Mr.. Mckay, of Cumberland, the
convention adjourned till nine O'Clock, tomorrow.
! SECOND DAY.
! FRIDAY, Nov 3, 1854
| The Convention met as aijourned.S
The following delegates reported their names, viz
From Randolph Hugh Mccain:
From Davie: A. G. Carter
The following resolution offered by Mr.. Bag
carly, of Iredel:
Resolved That the North Carolina Western branch from
Salisbury Central Railroad via South Troy be considered
for extension to the Watauga Pass
On motion of Mr.. Boyden, of Rowan the resolu
ton was laid on the table.
i Mr. Boyden, from the general select committee
submitted the following
REPORT