Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1855-02-09

| Mr. Steele moved to take up the Wilmington and
Charlotte railroad bill.
Mr. Singeltary thought the Free Suffrage bill, be-
ing the unfinished business of Yesterday, had pFece
dence and appealed to the Speaker.
The Speaker decided it lay with the House 10 Sc
lect which should have precedence
Mr. Steeles motion was adopted--yeas II. nays SO
Mr. Meares moved to amend the bill by inserting
in the second section " or Smithve."
Mr.. Meares proceeded to remark that it would be
the farthest from his intention 10 offer this amend
with any view TO embarrass the passage OF the
bill On the contrary, he believed 1t gave additional
meri, to it. The town Of Smithvie, at the mouth Of
the Cape Fear river was we'll known TO contain one
of the finest harbors on the southern coast With
but little less water than Beaufort. and for some
years past gradually increasing in shat particular
from the advantages derived from the works berg
still prosecuted by The general government it has at TIE
same time many advantages not connected with that
place do not institute the comparison (conhnued
Mr. Mearcs.) with any view OF disparagng Beau
fort but sir. simply to that ii has claims to
the favorable consideration of this Assembly, inferior
those of no other point on coast. With safe
and capacious harbor, line anchorage. no marshes
intervening between deep wafer and the land
making it convenient to build the most economical
wharves-a healthy location, and with reason 10 be-
lieve that the depth of water the bar Will con-
tinue increase sufficient for all purposes of foreign
as we'll as domestic tEade-wth such advantages, it
is certainly to the interest of the State that this
| point should not be overlooked in her system of
internal improvements ana OeSlre TO SaCe announcer
| important fact that in view of developing the
resources of the coal feds-an interest of such
magnitude, that cannot believe the Legislature OF
North Carolina will hesitate adopt such as
are necessary with regard 10 1.-THE town of Smith
Vile will become the most favorable point for the
establishment of coal depots rs from this steam
will be enabled to supply themselves without the
necessity of proceeding farther into the interior as
well many other advantages connected with it.
From the fact then, Sir that the region of country
( ri hsoh ,faI ShS
road will pass will require large supply of coal in
the numerous mining and manufacturing establish
ments now in existence, and likely to spring up, in
view of increased facilities offered lhem it then may
become important matter to terminate this road at
that point most likely to afford these facilities.
| | conceive then, sir, it should be matter to be
determined he eater by the Stockholders TO termi.
nate the road at any of the points deemed most
desirable; and wherever that may be- satisfied
the State cannot suffer
AS them cir, there be no material objection to
the passage IF the amendment, would simply ask,
that upon the final passage of this bill, members from
other portions Of The Stale, not so Immediately inter-
ested, will come forward with their patriotic pride |
worthy of North Carolina. looking simply at whatev-
e tends TO advance her prosperity and to acquiesce in
it. That, SIR has been the pursued by repre-.
sentaves from that district Of country through which
this road will pass-civestng themselves of all
selfish considerations, they have not only contributed
towards establishing works of internal improvements
with which they were totally disconnected but sir,
have even lent their aid 10 the building up of rival
towfs. conJecured by many calculated i'll the course
of time materially 10 affect their own interests.
trust then, sir, the worthy zeal will animate
every member in votirg for all measures calculated
TO rebound TO the interests of the State not as far
from any particular section, but North Carolnians
/ o say any thing more with regard TO the merits
of this bill would be but to recapitulate facts and
guments already presented before the House, and
which must have brought the COW ction TO every
that this work is not only peculiarly State work,
bat from its securing large proportion OF trade with
In our own borders, now gong to ghborIng State,
one, sir, whose zeal and energy in that particular is
worthy OF example; but. sir the effect of which is al
so to build up resources with the aid of the
products OF another State.
Sir, it is time different policy should actuate in
this matter-a spirit of retaliation IN that respect is
not only UNSUITABLE, but highly commendable, and
where as a Stale, we make the resources for
other add to our prosperity should do so. This
work, besides giving facilities 10 our own citizens,
adding to wealth 8 a State also enables US
from our enterprise to tap the fertile of
o!her; and nothing but blind policy OF inacon will
make hesitate TO secure it.
| After few remarks in opposition, by Mr. G. M
Nv hite .-Adopted
! Mr.. Shepherd offered an amendment that any 9TH
er Railroad, authorized by the General Assembly,
may connect with the road Adopted
Mr.. J G. Bynum offered an amendment increasing
the Capital Stock OF the Company one million, to
construct a connection from Charlotte to Rutherford
ton MIR. B. stated that the additional stock was only
to extend the road proposed AMI unless that stock
was subscribed, there nothing compel the Com
pany to build the proposed extension MIR. T., in
support OF bis amendment stated it would not affect
the North Carolina Railroad and read statement of
the resources of tie section through which it would
pass, and proved they were aup y sufficient 10 main
tain the road, and moved the amendment be ncorpo
rated in the bill
Mr.. Steele, while be thought the amendment would
not njure the BILL was opposed to its adoption.
Mr.. J. H. White thought there could be no obiec-
ton to the amendmen offered he lived in the sec
ton west of Catawba River, completely cut off from
the rest OF the State and only visited by the tax gath
erer to collect money for the benefit of other paris of
the State.
The greatest benefit would accrue TO wilmington
from this road which, without injury 10 other pro-
jects, would bind his section the State with the
bonds of interest well as affection
D 1t would not affect trade OF The North Carolina
Railroad produce from his section of the State
would ever pass that road, whether this road
was built or not If this charter vas not granted
there Will be Railroad from South Carolina &C
commodate the trade. gold and iron mining com
pany, with large capital. was established in his
county, who would most likely contribute literally
10 building the road by which the proceeds OF their
enterprise would be carried to Wilmington. If this
bill be rejected his section would consider themselves
cut off, and give their interests and trade to South
Carolina. This bill will increase the resources OF
that section OF the Stale which instead OF going tc
South Carolina will then go Wilmington, and ben
u eft own seaport Mr.. w lead statement oil
the produce and trade OF the country through which
4, The road would pass. He acknowledged it would in
}, jure the Yokville Railroad in South Carolina, bu
ID would not inure the Wilmington and Charlotte Rail
. road.
q Mr.. J. G. Bynum in answer TO Mr. Steele state
u he wished his amendment to be INCORPORATED in tn