Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-01-17
TYRONE RAILROAD MEETING.

City on the 1lth inst, and organized by call
ing Gen. JAMES IRWIN of Centre county to
the chair JAMES n. CONRAD and JOHN NJ
HALE of Phila., Hon. r. SHAW Of Clearield,
and DAVID DUNCAN of Centre, were elected
Vice Presidents James E. Montgomery,
Clark Wilson and II. Bucher Swoope, Secre-
taries.
G. R. BARRETT, Esq, being called upon
stated the object of the meeting to be the
adoption of preliminary measures to procure
the necessary stock, and otherwise promote
the success of the enterprise of the construc-
tion of the Tyrone, Clearfeld, and Erie Rail-
road. a committee of fifteen, consisting Of
G. R. Barrett, DR.. C. Foster, Jonth. Boynton,
a. K. Wright, l.. j. Grams, S. A. Martin, j..
Il. Burley, T. II. Bell, James Crowther, Ben
iamin Hartshorn, David J. Pruner, Jas. B..
Graham, John 7. Matthias, G. II. Steiner, and
DR.. Thos. W. Taylor, were appointed to draft
a Preamble and Resolutions, to report at the
evening session. Hon. J. 7. HALE was re-
quested to address the meeting, who respond
ed By setting forth the advantages to be de-
rived from the construction OF the road, the
practicability of the route, and the means by
which the project can be rendered successful
He was followed by Col. a. G. CURTIN, who
called for the reading Of a letter from Hon.
G. j. BALL, as follows:
House of Representatives,
HAREIsBUEG, Jan. 9, 1855.
DEAR SIR VIII YOU be so kind as to send
me, 10y mail, several copies of your report Of
Survey OF the Tyrone, Clearfeld and Erie
Railroad. 1 wish TO circulate them in Erie
county.
Would your Board of Managers object to
an extension Of the Corporate powers of your
Company, together with the line of the road,
TO the uarbor at Erie Please advise me.
Very Respectfully,
@. J. BALL.
j. Z. MONTGOMERY, Esq, Civil Eng, Phila.
Mr.. MoxTGo5tEHY, the Engineer, stated that
he had answered the above letter that it was
the design Of those Interested to extend the
road to the Harbor of Erie. On motion the
answer Of the Engineer was approved. II.
BUcHER SwooPE, Esq, was called upon, and
addressed the meeting, after which he read
the Report Of the Engineer. The meeting
was then addressed by Mr. JAMES E. Mont
GoM"EY, and Col. DAVID DUNCAN. The Books
were directed to be opened for subscriptions
Of stock. G.. r. BARRETT, JOAN C. Mont
aoMERy, james II. CoSRAD, 4. K. WRIGHT,
and DAVID PEUNER, were appointed a con-
mittce to confer with the President and Di-
rectors Of the Pennsylvania Railroad Compa-
ny. On motion, adjourned until : O'Clock,
?. H.
At the hour appointed the meeting again
assembled, when the committee appointed for
that purpose, reported tic following Preamble
and Resolutions which were unanimously
adopted
WHEREAS, Ii is OF the utmost importance
TO the State Of Pennsylvania, that Rail Road
be constructed from Tyrone City, on the Penn
Sylvania Rail Road 10 the Harbor of Lake
Erie. The route is the most direct-ascertain-
ed to be practicable, and passes through the
heart Of the most interesting, and yaluable
portions of PENNSYLVANIA. The local freight
upon it, which would be derived from a de-
velopcmcnt of the mineral wealth and Lumber
Of the country, would make the road a profit
able one to the stockholders, while Philadel-
phia would reach the trade Of the Lakes, by
the shortest and most direct route. VIII
Pennsylvania allow New York to have two
lines Of Rail Road and one Canal, terminating
at the Lakes, and not make an effort to crap
pie with her for any portion OF that great
western treasure. Such 4 State Of apathy can
no longer exist. Therefore,
Re3olve3, That the Tyrone, Clearlield and
Erie Rail Road must and shall be constructed,
and that without delay.
R2S5lred, That the meeting assembled here
pledge themselves, individuality to use every
exertion in their power to further the Object,
in view. They will first subscribe stock to the
extent Of their ability, and secondly they will
use all honorable means to induce others to
do the same.
Rssolred, That il is the intention OF the
Company TO make the Road to the IarDor Of
Lake Erie, and nothing short Of that point,
and its advantages, will satisfy their determi-
nation to sustain Pennsylvania pride and
Pennsylvania interests.
Resolced, That the members Of the Senate
and House OF Representatives Of PennsylYa-
MIA be furnished with copy Of the Engineers
report Of the Survey of the road and also a
copy of the proceedings of this meeting.
The meeting was respectively addressed by
the Rev. Mr.. Jelries, of Tyrone, james {.
Montgomery, of Phila., Mr.. Palmer, of Ty-
rome, Gen. Irwin, of Centre, L. J. Grams, Esq,
Of Clearfield, Jacob Burley, of Tyrone, and
Dir. c. Foster of Centre. The following com
mittees were appointed to secure subscriptions
of stock.
TgRoSE.-Jacob Burley, Lewis Palmer, J
D. Stewart, J. Jcffrics and J. 2. Hughes.
PTnIPsRURG.-Dr. O. Foster, B. Z. Bow
man, and Edward Perks.
CVRwENsvILLE.-Wiili lillian Irwin Benz. Harts.
horn, Isaac Bloom, VIM. Mcbride, and John
Patton.
PETERsBURa.-John Cresswell and Jhon r
Hunter.
BELLEFoNTE-David J. Pruner, Esq, jaime.
7. Hale, Esq, Sheriff Lingle.
CLEARFIELD.-Jonth. Boynton, J. T. Leon
ard, Richard Shaw, Jas. B. GrBham, Wm
IOo-r q
Grams.
Observation-Disclosures Montgomery join
NJ. Hale, Herman Haupt and Richard Shaw.
! PEYxsvALLEy.-DavidD Duncan, George Boai