The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-02
NEW RAILWAY PROJECT.
The North and South Air Line RaiIwny
from New York and Phlladelphia to Nor
folk, va.-Prinaaxy Meetanxs-Dannsr at the
AstOr House, DE.


number Of enterprising gentlemen Of Virginia, Mary
laAd Delaware, New Jersey and Now York, have set
foot project 10 New York with Norfolk, Va
BY rlway, and the rights Of way hav. already been
cured for the whole distance, the Hrst meeting was
held a. the Astor Eouse Wednesday evenng when xo~t
City gentlemen from the several states we're present Mr.
Charles Could of this city, in she chair end j. W. Hous-
ton, of Delaware, Secretary.
report presented from which it appears that the
road to commence at the shors OF Raran bay directly
opposite the Narrows whence it viii proceed in nearly
straight line New Jersey to Cape May. which will
be for distance Of twelve miles to Lves in De-
laware, wbencs it viii run air line to Cape Charles
opposite Norfolk. The whole travelling distance from
New York will be less than three hsdred miles, which
easily be travelled ten twelve hours at Nor
folk the road will connect with less than ve thou
sand miles of railroad to the South and West which
either converge th re- connect with direct lines which
do
The cost Of the read Is estimated at four millions and
the receipts estimated at 81 per day The repor
gave rise TO considerable discussion in which Hon r
Fraphln and Mr. Smith Of srylsnd Dr. Francis Mallory
Hen. G. S. Layton, W. Houston Robert j. Walker add
Msssrs. Simpkins, Hutchinson, Chatwood Could Ed
wards and squier, participated. An nexecutve committe
was Also appointed, consisting of Messrs Charles Could
James + Alaire, Francis W Chatwood, William rorrey
Amory Edwards, Sias Seymour, Hoo Robert J. Walker
1onn W Houston, John franklin and Francis Mallory
The commissioners Of the road and few friends had
pleasant re union Mt the Astor House last evening
capital dnner was served AZ six O'Clock and forty
gentlemen discussed II. AZ O'Clock
Mr. CHARLES GOULD, who filled the chair saa that he
had but point to impress upon the company. That
was the importance Of railway to the country This
railway for example, may cost four millions but IL the
whole capital should be sunk the country would be the
richer for il. He gave the frst toast
TIE into
us; the public will soon know results.
Mr.. LEAvrr in response, said that the question of
uniting the North and South was Of degree We
were made people by no compact-no paper constitu.
tion We were thrown here together land set apart
for the purpose When the country is recreated we may
be discovered Until some great natural revolution takes
place, ~e shall still be country with constu
lion, one destiny The speaker recced that the
tions between the North and South daily becoming
more intimate, We in New York will be KEPT from
starving by this railroad Every housekeeper must feel
that We must have m're vegetables and fruits Let
have North Carolina Strawberries by the Air Line Rail
way.
The PRESIDENT gave the second regular toast
II. yirsini., Maryland a-s Delaxaro Lcsi.lnture.-
ereasc the wealth and comscr OF the public
Mr. snrESs of Virginia, responded, anu returned his
ce,ed at the hands of New York. aud in the name of
that State he returned THANKS for tho compliment paid
tt it, and the cordial in which IL had been
ceved. The Virginia delegation felt highly indebted to
their New York Friends Yesterday tbey strangers
ito night they part friends. Their mission was one
Of peace and good will They desired to erect o new
gamen Of union between The North and the south vr-
gnia calls upon the Empire CITY to start the enterprise
Let that city co and the iron horse will be
In the valleys OF Virginia, dispensing bountes in his
way. and meeting hearty Welcome. He rendered, in
conclusion, to New York Maryland, Delaware and New
Jersey The right hand Of vir mia fellowship and Virginia
friendship
Hon. Mr. FRANKLIN, from Maryland, felt happy that
bis state bad been mentioned n such good company
Virginia and delaware. Tho three States alike in
many things They all belonged TO the stand still
school, but they all had resources, and it was
gratifying to know that these resources we're soon
70 bc improved The Eastern shore Of Maryland ought
to he the garden of New York The climate and the pro-
ductions Of that locality emnenily t her for it, There
should be petty jeaousies bet cities. What was
the prosperity Of ono city vas the prosperity of another
mere i'm porant object of the projected railway was
eether this great Union The building of this road would
almost conn plete line 10 E Paso, In Texas This road
would also bring within forty eight hours Of H,vana
and this would DO highly important whether we have
Cuba not The bond OF union would be ndssolubc f
Lound With railway betwe en SeT York and Charleston
hr Frank lin said he was not in vor OF consolidated
republic but he trusted that would be merged
into one homogeneous whole thai 1t would be impossible
to cut of ono member without shocking the whole sys
tenn.
Mr.. JOHN W. HousroY, from Delaware returned thanks
for the compliment paid his STATE He had no doubt
three States, but IL 1t be built look to
New York for the principal aid No doubt the agricultural
interest viii contribute literally but the great reliance
s on New York. And whys because New York
has for the last City years been directing her attention
towards the West, while she has drawn her prin.
cipal support from the south Nov the South has right
TO ask for little OF that attention Give (sad hc)
direct railway Communication with you and you will
crafty the dearest wish Of hearts We present you
most feasible route the country IA admirable for rail
way purposes The speaker hoped that Delaware would
be brought in nearer connection with New York, not to
same In both cases. and there should be the same commu
Dcaton for Ph Tie speaker glanced in passing
to the benefits Of the railway projected to New York.
bringing IL within two days Of Havana.
Mr. g. W. p. SMITH gave as volunteer sentiment -
The blue hons chic tho South hens nevor
die that lay such good eggs.
The PRESIDENT gave
The New Jersey Legislature of 1854 In promoting judi
eou. internal they secure the grand
lesislationthe greatest good the ereatet numbsr
Mr.. ToRslS said for New Jersey, that that State
would come into the market to supply New York with
provisions. He thanked the ompsny for the honor
done his State Our country is strong only in
great confedoracy Railroads hasten the time when
many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be In
creased.
Mr.. souKR made an eloquent and patriotic reply
The ePR1pEsr gave the last regular toast as follows
The Commercial Metropolis and the Seaport Of the Old
eonnr c the one hand grspn the products Of
receiving tribute from the boundless se..
Mr. MALLORY Of Virginia. said that his State had doue
20 much or the feacra government that she had Lost
sight OF everything else 1t unfortunate that vir
gina was the mother Of Presidents. This had made all
her sons politicians, when they should have been
chants, mechanics and manufacturers. But day Of
better things was dawning and Virginia had about finish.
cd with politics. The people had commenced to
turn their attention 20 the Improvement Of great
ier"WStb VI tue Stte lHey INTENDED To pledge
every dollar OF credit for the purpose Of internal
ment The State reached her iron hand TO Ohio aud
then to Memphis, and in less than two years hcre will
be an uninterrupted railway communication between
Norfolk and Memphis. North Carolina has walked up,
and covering her State with railways and this air line
road will connect New York with iht thousand miles
Of railway. Leave out the South, aud the railroad
through Virginia and Ohio would be sufficient of itself to
en'ife This road to be built and to support II passes
through the most magnificent country tho sun ever
sbone upon That the road would pay we'll he had not
the sbehfest doubt thousand barrels OF green peas
could be sent from Norfolk alone every day, and the
products Of other States might be calculated The
would pay and there no dIiculty about building it.
In conclusion he gave
The city Of New York commerce Of the world paw
tribute 20 the genius and enter prise of her
Mr.. ToRREy gave
The North and the South ectd now BY ties which
eur rhntrs knew NOS or each other
y gentle curves ana ease grades aud the
uaes of mutual forbearance and brotherly kindncss
The company then separated.
EXECUTIONS IN JUNE.-rhree negroes charged with
conspiripg and assisting TO poison Capt Hancy, In
Northumberland, Va, will be hung to-day. Seven
others, who were implicated with the above, were
tr~ns al