The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-05-04
From the Shelby lntelligercer
Rail Road Meeting En CIcaVeiaRd
County.
SHELBY, n. c., April 81, 1855.


SHELBY, n. c., April 81, 1855.
The citizens OF cleveland, having been called
together by public notice, assembled in The Court
House, where they were joined by highly resPecta-
bic delegates from Lincoln, CASTOR and Ruther-
ford, to which counties invitations had been cx-
tended.
The meeting was organized by calling e. Z.
Henderson, OF Lincoln, TO the chair and appointing
Gen. George w. Logan, o. Rutherford, and j. M.
Newson, of Shelby, secretaries.
On motion of Mr.. HOlmesy, Fl. Canister Esq
Of Lincoln, was invited to explain the object OF
the meeting: whereupon Mr.. c. arose, and thank
ing the meeting for the honor conferred upon him,
courtcously declined to speak, on the ground that,
as it was county meeting, an address from some
gentleman of CIeayeand would, he thought, be
more appropriate and acceptable.
Dr. Miller of Cleaveland, then moved the ap
pontment of committee TO prepare resolutions
for The consideration Of the meeting. In accor-
dance with which, the Chair appointed DR.. Miller,
Dr.. Williams, Rev A. J. Canister, J. K. Irby and
VIM. Roberts, Esqrs., who retired to prepare a
a report
During the absence OF the committee the meeting
was entertained by Jas. H. White, Esq, OF CASTOR,
and Gen. Bynum. of Rutherford, whose eloquent
remarks, encouraging the enterprise, gave the
highest satisfaction.
When the cheers following Gen. Bynum's ad-
mirable address had subsidized DR.. Miller, as chair
man of the Committee, offered the following:
Whereas thcro a charter granted by me
last Legislature to build a Rail Road from Will
mington, via Charlotte, to Ruherfnrdton, To be
known the Wilmington, Charlotte and Ruther-
ford Rail Road Company; and whereas. lauda-
bic zeal has been manifested by the citizens Of
Meckenburg, Lincoln, CASTOR and Rutherford
counties, to secure the charter; and whereas, we,
4 he pitI If land bel at
the Road be built it should pass Ihro' the centre Of
this county, and feel it our duty to aid in this,
the greatest of all enterprises of the kind ever Of
fered to US; knowing that, if said Road be COM
pleed, it must greatly enhance the value of our
real estate and afford a market, at home, for all
agricultural products; and seeing the great advan-
tage that must necessarily follow therefore,
ReS0lUed. That the thanks of the citizens Of this
county are due, and hereby rendered TO the
members OF the Legislature who aided in passing
the charter.
Rcsolued, That we, the citizens of CeaveIand
county, feel it our duty to aid this great enterprise
10 the fullest extent.
Having offered the resolutions, DR.. Miller de-
cIining to make a speech, expressed wish to hear
the views of his friends from the adjoining coun-
ties but being urged to keep the floor by some
remarks on the resolutions, from Mr.. Cansler, the
Doctor continued, delivered an admirable Rail
Road speech, giving the highest pleasure to the
meeting, and doing much credit 10 his head and
heart. He paid high compliment TO the mem
bers of the late Legislature, closing with power
full appeal to the citizens of the county, who, he
said, Stood generally upon equality, to unite all
their means TO secure The great boon so literally
offered them. The hearty cheering that followed
DR.. Miller's speech indicated the enthusiasm that
had been awakened in the meeting.
Dr.. Mer's speech was followed by appropriate
speeches from Messrs. Cansler, White and Lam
der, after which the preamble and resolutions
were passed unanimously.
On motion, the proceedings Of the meeting, hav-
ing the signatures OF the Chairman and Secreta-
ries, to whom The thanks were expressed, were
ordered TO be published in the Carolina IntelIg"n.
Ger, the HokeviIle Express, and the Charlotte
Democrat and Wing, with request tina, they be
copied by all others in the State friendly to the
enterprise.
c. c. HENDERSON, Chan.
J. NJ. NEwsoN,