Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1854-11-11
RAIL ROAD CONVENTION.

On notion T. J. Erwin, Esq, OF Tue couhty "
Burke was called to the Chair, and John M. Ross
of Cumberland and N N. Fleming Of Rowan, were
requested to act as Secretaries.
On motion Of Mr.. Reid Of Duplia the members
of this Convention requested to present eneii
names at the Secretary table, when the following
delegates were reported from their respective coun
2krondsr-A @. Mcintosh, Hugh Oxford, J. W.
Jones' 6. W. Long, A. N. Boyle
B,rrkEE. j. Erwin, A. Myers, E. Z. Greeniee,
PHILIP Warlick, W. 1. Mckee.
Catuto6e-D B. Gather, F. b. Crawford, 7. L.
Lowe, N. E. McCorkle.
iCraoes-Bdward r Stranly.
Cum5erldnd--Geo. Mcneil, D. G. McRae, John
h. Cook, H. l. Myrover, Joseph Avery, Duncan
McLaurin, Theodore MARITIME, Thomas A. E: Evans,
,John M. Rose, T. R. Underwood, w. Mel. Mckay,
Gen. A. D. Mclean, j. c. McNair.
Carteret-C. r. Thomas.
CaldsoelI-N. A. Powell
Duplin-David Reid.
IrsdelLDavid Waddell, John Davidson, Andrew
Baggarly, A. F. Wallace, L. Griffith, e. Wooton, o.
Wooton, T. Heath, A. Willard, w. Smith, j. F. Cash
O. Byers W. P. Caldwell, NJ. II. Brandon, John
Trivitt, John K. Potts. P. B. Chambers, Col. John
Murdoch, j. F. McNeely.
Nev Hanorer-B. W. Wick, VIM. II. Marsh
Onslop--Col L. W. Humphrey, John A Aver
Ro,can.-Col j. F. McCorkle, VIM. Murphy, John
l. S6aVor, III a.
ley, John D. Brown, B. B. Roberts, 7. L. Cowan,
John McRorie, Chas. F. Fisher, NJ. Brown, J. +.
Chambers, H. L. Robards A. II. Caldwell, n. Boy
den, N N. Fleming, Samuel Reeves, Dr. Samuel
Kerr j. c. McConnaughey c. Torrence u: Bar
ringer, c. A. Rose G L. Partee, NJ. S. Mckenzie
Daniel Wood Geo. r. johnson, B. Craige, j. NJ
Horah, T. I. Maxwell Samuel Harrison, Moses L.
Brown, w. P. Graham, j. N. Coffin, u A. Miller a.
j. Bruner j. c. Cannon, Robert Murphy, Benz Sum-
ner, Dr. j. G. Ramsey,J. G. Fleming, VIM. Murdoch,
Sampson-W j. Devane, Patrick Murphy.
Stanly-A G. Freeman, j. NJ AcOorkle, II.
Marshall, j. S. Turner.
On motion of Col HUMPHREY, of Onslow, the Chair
man was requested to appoint one member from
each County, to report permanent officers for the
Convention
The Chairman appointed.
Col. S. w. Humphrey, of Onslow d. B. Gather
Catawba; S. H. Christian, Montgomery A. N. Be-
gle, Alexander; N A. Powell, Caldwell; Patrick
Murphy, Sampson A. c. Freeman, Stanly David
Reid Duplin; W. H. Marsh, New Hanover; w. L.
Mckee, Burkei E. R. Stanly, Craven; c. R. Thorn
as, Carteret; P. B. Chambers, Iredell: G. F. Fish
en- Rowan; d. G. McRae, Cumberland.
On motion of Mr.. Sumner, of Rowan,
Resoloed, That all persons present, or who shall
be in attendance, this Convention, who have not
been appointed delegates thereto, be requested to
take seats in the same.
On motion of Mr. Mcneil, Rev. Mr. Gilchrist wa s
to open the proceedings of this Conven-
ton, by Prayer.
After the same adjourned till 8 o'clock.
Thursday afternoon, NoC. 2.
Convention met as adjourned.
The Committee appointed to recommend perma-
nent officers of the Convention, made report
commencing the following persons:
For President REID, ofDupln.
For Vice Presidents-E. j. Erwin of Burke Geo.
McNeil of Cumberland; Benz ;.Sumner, of Rowan;
S. R. Bell, of Iredell; EdwardR Stanly, of Craven.
For Secretaries-Jno. N. Rose, of Cumberland
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 few eloquent and appropriate
Marks which were received with considerable ap-
plause 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 Convention far
as the same may be applicable.
On motion of Mr.. Humphrey, of Onslow,-
Res0toed, That the counties represented in this
be entitled to vote upon all questions
before it, according to their representation in the
House of Com mons in the Legislature of North Car
DINA.
The following delegates appeared and took seats
in the Convention, viz:
From Neckzen6urg-Jn A. Young, VIM. John
son, G. j. Fox, j. r. Davidson.
From Neso Hdnocer-Hon. VIM. S. Ashe, VIM.
q. Mckay.
Oa6orrus- Dr. F. NJ Henderson.
On motion Mr. Murphy, of Sampson,
ResotCed, That Committee consisting of one
member from each county represented in this Con-
Tention, be appointed by the President to whom
shall be referred all matters offered for the consider
alton of this Convention, and that they have leave
70 report thereon.
The President appointed
Nathaniel Boyden, of Rowan; A. NJ. Boyle of
Alexander; W. L. McKee, of Burke; D. B. Gather,
If Catawba; Jno. 81. Cook, of Cumberland C. R.
Thomas, of Carteret; n. A. Powell, of Caldwell; W.
?. Caldwell, of hedell; s. H. Christian, of Mont
Averitt, of Onslow; VIM. S. Devane, of Samp-
ION J: s. Turner, of Stanly; G. }. Fox, Mecklen-
,urg; Dr. F. NJ. Henderson, of Cabarrus
On motion Mr.. Murphy, the President and Vice
Presidents of the Convention, were added to the
Committee.
A Communication from VIM A. Lenoir of the
Jounty of Caldwell addressed to the President of
notion referred to the select Committee.
The following resolution was offered by Mr.. Hum
,hrey, of Onslow.
Res0bued, That it is expedient to construct main
rurb line of the Rail Road from most eligible
point Beaufort Harbour, via. Kenansville, Fay
,ttevle and Salisbury, thence West, by the most
route to the Tennessee ne that the said
stature be requested to appropriate two thirds of
he amount Of the cost of said work.
On motion of Mr.. Devane of Sampson, the resolu-
ion was referred to the select Committee
The following resolution was offered By Mr.. Nc
Jorkle of Catawba.
Rssolced, That this Convention recommend to the
legislature of North Carolina at its next session
hat two thirds of Capital Stock necessary to com,
,lete the Atlantic and North Carolina Rail Road
rom Goldsboro to Beaufort Harbor via Kinston
md Newbern, and also, the extension of the N. c.
Rail Road West from Salisbury to the Tennessee