The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-10
From the Waterman, Extra.
Bail Road Convention.
SALISBURY, Nov. Cd, :


Pursuant 10 call, general Internal Improve
men; Convention met this day.
On uo;ion, E. J. Erwin. Esq. OF the county Of
Burke, was called to the Chair, and John NJ. Rose
OF Cumberland, and ~ N. Fleming Of Rowan,
were requested to act as 81 crerarIes.
On motion Of Mr.. Reid Of DuPliD, the members
OF this Convention quested Id present their
names at the Secretary's table, when the follow.
ing Delegates were reported from their respective
counties, viz:
Alexandria,. c. Mcintosh. Hugh Oxford, J.
w. Jones, G. w. Long, A. NJ. Boyle.
Burkr-E. J. Erwin, A. Myers, f. T. Greenlee,
Phillip Warck, w. l.. Mckee.
Catawba-D. B. Garrher, F. II. Crawford, L.
L. Lowe, NJ. L. McCmrklr.
Craven-Edward r. Sranly.
Contaminated. McNeiII, d. G.. McRae,
john II. Cook, IT, l.. Myrover, Joseph Area, Dun
can McLaurin, Theodore Murine. Thomas A. f.
Fans. John NJ. Rose, r. R. Underwood, w.
Mel. Mckay, Gen. A. ID. Mclean, J. Z. McNar.
Cartcr,t-C. X. Thomas.
Caldwell-N. A. Powell.
Duplin-D rvid Reid.
Iredell- David Wadiell, John Davidson, An
dr. W BagcarIy, A. F. Wallace. l.. Griffith, L.
WOODEN, D. Wouten, H. Heath, \. Willard, w.
Smith. J. +. Cash, Col. ID. Ramsay, Samuel r.
Bell, ID. l.. Sharpe, J. S. o. Byers. w. p. Cald-
well, Nj. II. Brandon John Trivitt, John X. Potts,
j. B. Chambers, Col. John Murdoch, j. +. Nc.
Nicely.
Monrgomery-Samuel II. Christian, Edward
Burrage.
New IIanover-B W. Wick, VIM. II. Marsh.
OnsIow-CoI. l.. w. Humphrey, John A.
Avereu.
Rowan-CoI. J. F. McCokle, VIM. Murphy,
John Shaver, d. A. Davis, John A. Boyden, b.
f. FraIey. John d. Brown, B. B. Roberts. 7. L..
Cnwan, John McRorie, Chas. +. Fisher, Nj.
Brown, J. +. Chambers, Fl. L. Richards, A. FL.
Caldwell, N. BOyden, N. n. Fleming, Samuel
Reeves, Dr. Sarnurl Kerr, J. c. McConnaughey,
z. l.. Torrence, ID. Barrnger. c. A. Rose, c. L..
Partee, NJ. S. McKenzi-, Daniel Wool, Geo., r.
Johnson, B. Craige, J. NJ. Horsh, t. T. Maxwell.
Samuel Harrison, Moses l.. Brown, w. p. Ora.
ham, J. N. Coffin, G.. A Miller, J. J. Bruner, J..
e. Cannon Robert Murphy, BENZ. Sumner, DR.. J.
&. Ramsey, J. G. Fleming. WIN. Murdoch, Ii. e..
Simonron.
Sampson-W. J. Devane, Patrick Murphy.
Stsnly-A. c. Freeman. J. II. McCorkle, Fl.
Marshall J. s Turner.
On motion OF Col. Humphrey, of OnslOw, the
Chairman was requested to appoint one member
from each county, to report permanent officers
for the Convention.
The Chairman appointed,
Col. S. w. Humphrey, OF Onsow ID. B.
Gather, Caawba; S. I'll. Christian, Montgomery:
A. NJ. Boyle, Alexander /; N. A. Powell. Caldwell !;
Patrick Murphy, Sampson A. G.. Freeman.
SanIy David Reid. DupIin w. Fl. Marsh, New
Hanover w. l.. Mckee, Burke. E. r. Slany,
Craven G.. r. Thomas, Cartereti p. B. Cham
hers, IredclI e. F. Fisher, Rowan ID. g. Nc.
r re, Cumberland.
On motion Of Mr. Sumner. OF Rowan,
ResoLrei, That all persons present, or who shall
be in attendance, on this Convention, who have
not been appointed delegates thereto, be requested
10 take seats in the same.
On motion Of Mr.. Mcneil, Rev. Mr.. Gilchrist
was requested to open the proceedings Of this Con-
ven'ion, by prayer.
After the same, adjourned ill o'clock.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON, Nov. 2.
Convention met adjourned.
The Committee appointed 10 recommend per-
manent officers Of the Convention. made a report
recommending the following persons
For President-DAYID REID, of Duplin,
For Vice Presdenis--E. J. Erwin, Of Burke !;
Geo. McNeiIl, Of Cumberland; B'nj. Sumner, of
Rowan; S. r. Bell, Of IredeI; Edward R. Stan.
Iy, Of Craven.
For Secrearies--John 81. Rose, OF Cumber-
land; N. N. Fleming of Rowan.
The report of the Committee was unanimously
adopted, and the officers appointed conducted to
their several seats.
The President made his acknowledgements to
the Convention, in a few eloquent and appropriate
remarks, which were received with Considerable
applause by the Convention.
On motion of Mr.. Marsh, Of New Hanover
ReSolUed. That the Rules OF Order of the
House Of Commons of the last Legislature, be
adopted as Rules for The government of this Con.
vention so far as The same may be applicable.
On motion of Dir. Humphrey. of Onslow,--
Resolved, That the counties represented in this
Convention. be entitled to vote upon all questions
before it, according to their representation in the
House of Commons in the Legislature Of North
Carolina.
The following delegates app cared and took seats
In the Convention, viz;
From Mrcklenburg--John A. Young, William
johnston, G. J. Fox, J. K. Davidson.
From New Hanover--tlon. VIM S. Ashe, Wm.
III. McRary.
Caharrus--Dr. F. VI. Henderson.
On motion of Mr.. Murphy. "f Sampson,
ResoLrcd, That committee consisting Of one
member from each county represented in this Con-
veniion, be appointed by the President. to whom
shall be referred all matters offered for the con-
sideration Of this Convention, and that they have
lsase TO report thereon.
The President appointed
Nathaniel B'yden, OF Rowan A. NJ. Boyle Of