Weekly North Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1850-1858, 1856-05-14

MIR. WADDELL AND DIR. MCCLANNAHAN IN NOR
FoLK.-The meeting Friday evening last, says the
Norfolk American, for the purpose of hearing the
Hon. Hugh Waddell and DR.. McClannahan, of North
Carolina, the subject of the coal and iron inter-
ests of Deep River and the subject of Railroad to
the coal mines, we'll attended, notwithstanding
the inclemency of the weather. Mr. Waddell spoke
at some length, and the Norfolk papers refer to his
remarks as highly interesting and impressive. The
Norfolk American says:
Mr. Waddelrs address was very impressive, and at
points highly eloquent In the of his nroduc-
tion he alluded the gross neglect with which Norfolk
had been treated by the legislature calling her the Ireland
of Virginia North Carolina had been called the Ireland
of the Union Both places intimately acquainted with
neglect He came he said only to submit the proposition
her a is nknE no and was
would be given He very pleasantly alluded to the fact
of Norfolk citizens having had their fingers burned before
by n e. stock, and somewhat afraid they would be
wary of entering into this He assured them that the
present cheme could end former had-hc
In possession of the authority for all he sand. He referred
to the greatness of England and attributed it TO her iron
and coal spoke of of cities and
view to their mining operations reference also made
to the oil distilled from this COAL which in respects
is superior to camphne and sperm OIL With regard to this
a communication read from Mr.. Dobbin which
we'll received by the audience. Many other points
brought forward by Mr. Wadde but expect to notice
it again. will conclude reference to this time
After he concluded Dr. Francis Mallory delegate arose.
and in his usually happy manner responded TO him. en-
dorsing all he had said the Dr. said something about an
nexaton which received with loud applause. He of
feied the following preamble and resolutions:
WHEREAS There arc extensive fields of bitumnous Coal
and beds of the finest Iron Deep River in North
Carolina to which it is very desirable that should have
not only account of local demand for these
minerals but because the Navy Yard and the national
sells visiting port make that demand very great and
earnestly desire to be admitted the great benei of
a country rich not only in mineral but in
ricultural products therefore, be it
Resolcd That learn with pleasure that a charter has
been granted by the State of North Carolina for the build
ing of railway from Deep river the North Carolina road
and that will give such aid may be ia power
early completion of said road.
Ktsolcd, That from information, which we deem reliable
believe that of the necessary elements for Ma
onal Foundry and Armoy to be fnuni in immediate
proximity each other in the coal region of Deep River
than other point i'll the United States. and that
union of such establishment by railway with the Navy
ard at this place would be object of National
will therefore best efforts the
of the measures pending in the House Of Representa-
ves of the United States for the of said Foundry
and Armorv
Hore That copy of these proceedings be sent
Senator and the Representative from this District in Con-
gresS, with the request that they will their efforts
aid in establishing National Foundry in NortCurona
Resoice That committee of citizens be appointed to
cooperate with friends the Old North State, and
visit the coal and iron region above mentioned with
to report to citizens hereafter the subject.