The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1854-02-11

KoflrONd Meeting at RetcrsburEhe
A meeting OF the Pike county subscribers
to the Evansville. Indianapolis and Cleveland
Railroad, WIS held at Peters.
burgh on the 9Th inst. The proceedings
were ordered to be published in the Evansville /
Journal, but The Secretary has not complied
with the wishes the meeting by sending US
a copy. We clip the following preamble
and resolutions from The proceedings sent the
Enquirer: tt'. -4-t
WHEREAS, books have been opened and
generally circulated in this county Tor the
Subscription Of stock TO the Evansville, lndi-
annapolis and Cleveland Straight Line Rail-
road:
And Whereas, a large majority ofthe Stock
subscribers Of this county, both in town and
country, are strongly in favor of said Railroad
being located Immediately pass the town of
Petersburgh, or within one half mile OF the
same; and q large amount Of subscriptions in
this county having been subscribed on that
express condition, or in consequence OF assur-
ances to that effect, made by agents employ
ed TO solicit the subscriptions OF stock.
And Whereas, it is confidently believed
tina. Petersburgh, Gudging from its present
growth and contemplated Improvements, and
considering its situation Immediately on the
Wabash and Erie CanaD would contribute
to the general interest of The road.
And Whereas, it is tie interest and inten-
ton Of the citizens of this county 10 enconr-
age the growth of their county town to the
extent of their ability.
Therefore Je IL Resolrsd, That as subscri-
bers to said Road. we most earnestly desire
L / 81. ,lp
of the town of Petersburgh.
Re oLred, That in the event said Railroad
should miss Petersburgh exceeding half
mile it would be useless for the board of d.
rectcrs TO expect TO realize anything from our
half mile conditional stock, or to collect one
half Of the amount purportng to be uncon-
di.ionally SUBSCRIBE, except al the end OF the
law; or to obtain the right of way through the
county without paying for it.
RESOLVED, That in the event Petersburgh is
made point on said Railroad, every facility
will be afforded to secure the free right OF
. way through the county, and TO obtain an in.
crease in the subscriptions to the Capital
Stock of said Company.
Resolv d, That the declaration is not made
for the purpose OF coercing compliance with
our wishes, but because Justice requires that
our intentions be understood by the directors
of the company, in order that they may be
fully advised of the position we occupy, in
season 10 make up the requisite amount o
stock in other places; for it would be gross
, injustice on our part, 10 give any encourage.
ment that our subscriptions will be paid alb
solu.e!y, when at the same time, we never
calculated to pay except on Ger ain c0ndi
tons.
!, Resolred, That we should be less tenaciou:
on the subject, were ii not. that it would nc
(as we believe) materially increase the dis
lance or expense, 10 make n sufficient curve
e in the proposed line, to touch at Petersburgh
: ReSolred, That in the opinion Of this meet
J. ing, sufficient curve in said line to suit tht
convenience of Petersburgh, fifty THOUSAND
doll IRIS may be gained to the company in ihi
county; counting the increase in the sub
scrip,iOns of stock aud the REIMBURSEMENT o
tn right Of way.
e Rssolrsd That the Secretary requests tn,
\ publication of the proceedings of this meet
ing in the Evansville Enquirer, the Evans
g vile Journal, and the Washington Sun.
: On motion, Messrs. Onias Smith, Hrs n
!. T. Malot and Reddck Harrill were appoint
ed Committee to secure the relinqu shment
of the right Of way through this county, alon!
. the line most favorable for Petersburgh, an,
: to obtain all increase in the amount of Sub
scripton Stock. and the said Committee be
ing present agreed to devote their attention
- to the work as soon as practicable.
e On motion, a Committee, consisting o
r Messrs. Goodlet Morgan, and William Barr
were appointed to raise a contribution 10 pa,
the before mentioned Committee for their ser
d vices.