Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-01-10

pviroo III procuring site on the Bank OF the
River; they propose, at their own expense to
build and keep in rapair n substantial Bridge
from their Depot in Hamburg, over the Savannah
River, and to locate said Bridge at any point be-
tween the Augusta Bridge and Campbell! street
(opposite 10 what is known as the Water Proof
Warehouse in Hamburg,) that may be designa-
ted oy the city of Augusti;-the Bridge to be
free. We also, will allow Augusta to be repre-
sented in our direction and respectfully ask his
Honor the Mayor of the city of Augusta, to call
meeting of the citizens to take the matter into
consideration on Tuesday the 23d of January
next The Stockholders will meet again in
Hamburg, on Wednesday, the gath of January
next We also require the city of Augusta, to
give US q landing for our Bridge free of charge.
On motion of Joseph Abney, Esq, the follow
ing Resolutions were adopted
RESOLVED lst. That We redouble our exertions
TO build the Savannah River Valley Rail Road.
Resolred Cd. That we appoint agents to take
advantage of all public meetings along the route
of our Road, to increase the stocks of the same,
and that it be made the duty of each Officer,
Director, and Slockholder Of the said Road, to
increase its stock, by any legitimate means, and
that he employ all his efforts to further the great
design we have in view.
Resolred Sd. That if the Rabun Gap Road be
built, an enterprise almost surely 10 be accom-
plishe ed, the Savannah River Valley Road, must
of necessity, be Of the utmost advantage to the
public generally, as we'll as to the Stockholders
of the Road.
Resolred 4lh. That Committee Of Five be
appointed to procure subscriptions from Augusta
Savannah and Charleston in aid Of our Road.
RESOLVED 5,h. That no Road now in contem-
plation in the State, more subserve the inter-
ests of the community generally the interests
of the Farmers,-the interests OF the people oi
Hamburg, Augusta Savannah and Charleston
and the State of South Carolina, than the one
we are now endeavoring to project.
Resolred 6th That the Savannah River Val
ley Rail Road ought to be built.
Resolred 7th That there be allowed, to the
| friends of the Road, u period until the 24th ol
January next, within which to procure additional
stock.
The Committee appointed under 4th Resou
ton were Messrs. A. ]. Hammond, ]. w. Harri
son, D. NJ. Rogers, DR.. N. Meriwether and H. A
Kenriek.
On motion of Joseph Abusy, Esq, the follow
| ing resolutions were adopted.
ReS0Lceo ISL. 1naI Inc tnallhS VI lhe meeli's
be rendered to his Honor the Mayor of Angus
ia, A. p Robertson, Messrs. Phinzy and PIatt
committee of the city Council, for their courtesy
and promptness in responding to the call OF this
meeting, ,,,r-
Resolred ID. That we are much obliged to MIR
John Brownlee, who has presided over our meet
ing with so much impartiality, and to MIR. II. A
Kenrick, our secretary, for their dgent attention
to the interests of the company.
On motion of Charles. Hammond, Esq, it wa
Voted, That the proceedings be published in th
Valley Pioneer, Edgefeld Advertiser, Augusta
Abbeyiile and Anderson papers, and that all pa
pers friendly to the enterprise, be requested t.
Adjourned to meet January Gath 1855.
H.A. KENRICK, Secretary.
Hamburg, December 22d, 1854.