Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-01-15
Railroad Meeting In Keytesville.


A large number Of the citizens of Chart
on county met in Keytesville, on Monday,
he 10th ult. A. G. johnson was called 10
he Chair, and L. Salisbury acted as Secre-
airy. A committee reported the following
preamble and resolutions, which were adopt
I'd, after general discussion:
WHEREAS: Experience has fully tested the
value and importance of Railroads, in
causing rapid development of the re-
sources of those regions through, and near
which they are located, by giving an in
creased tide to every avenue Of enterprise
and industry, on account of the sure and
steady facilities which they afford for the
transportation Of the surplus product of
labor, 10 some market, where the produ-
Ger can obtain fair recompense for his
industry and toll: and, whereas, also, it is
important, if not absolutely necessary, to
the future growth and prosperity of Char
iton county, that greater facilities for
transporting the varied productions of her
soil TO suitable markets than now exist
ing, should be speedily crerated; there
fore
Resolved, That we are in favor of having
the Charter for the Weston and Randolph
Railroad, which was approved March 10th,
1855, amended SO as 10 commence at some
point on the Mississippi river, where an ad-
,antageous connection can be had with some
one OF the roads leading to the Atlantic sea
board, and terminals at Parkvile in Platte
county, passing through Brunswick in Char
lion county.
I'd, That we also regard with high favor
the proposition for connecting Charlton coun-
ty with the Hannibal and ST. Joseph Rail-
road, commencing in the town of Brunswick
and running through the counties of Linn,
Sullivan ard Putnam.
Sd, That the construction of both Of said
roads are important TO Charlton county, and
for the consummation Of such end, private
and public subscriptions TO the utmost abili-
iy OF the county and people should and we
believe will be given.
4th, That we invite the people Of those
counties near and throug Oh which the pro-
posed roads will run, to meet the people Of
Charlton county in Convention. at Bruns-
wick, on the Sd Monday in February.
consisting Of nine persons be appointed by
the President of this meeting, whose duty
shall be TO correspond with persons residing
upon the line or who may feel interested in
the proposed roads or either Of them, and
also 10 call general convention Of the coun-
ty, when they may deem such action for the
interest of the roads desirable.
9TH, That the President of this meeting
appoint five delegates from each township
in the county, TO represent the county in any
general convention, or conventions which
may be held in accordance with the sugges-
lions of the fourth resolution Of this meet
ing. .....
7ih, That we recommend the holding of n
Railroad Convention in each township in
Charlton county, for the purpose OF sending
delegates TO the county convention proposed
to be called by the committee, as provided
in the sixth, Of the foregoing resolutions.
The various committees called for by the
resolutions, were appointed, and we observe
they are composed of the best men in the
county.
The Convention 10 come off next month
will doubtless be largely attended, and we
suggest that Glasgow, and Howard county
are interested in the matter. In all the
counties on the Missouri river, from Coop
err up, the people are agitating the subject
of forming railroad connection with the Pa.
cifc, Hannibal and St. Joseph North Mis-.
souri, railroads, and The Mississippi at point.
where railroads start eastward. Is Howard
going TO remain quiet, while other ccun,ie.
are pushing ahead? Has she no interest ii
increasing her facilities for reaching mar.
ket? Has Glasgow and Fayette no interes
in the subject We think Howard is deep
ly interested, and if some action is not soor
taken, she will speedily become bach
corH y, and her property holders will fine
their lands decreasing in value, while III,
profits on their products will be diminished
because of the want of speedy and reliable
means Of transportation TO market, at al
seasons. Other sections of the State ar,
moving, and are going TO put themselves ii
connection with the world. We call upol
the citizens Of Howard, of Glasgow ant
Fuyette, to wake up, and look about them
ere it is too late.
Let us have delegates at the Bruins
wick Convention, and move for Road from
that place, through Howard and Boone, t
the North Missouri Railroad, or to a poin
near Jefferson City, to connect with the Pa
eifc Railroad. Something ought 10 be don'
and must be done, and the time for actor
has arrived. Wha, say the people? vii
the "Banner" take up the subject? Viii
some of our friends do likewise? Our col
umns are open for an agitation" Let u
all become "agtators," and see il somethin,
cannot be done to keep us up with OIL
neighbors, and in connection with the res
Of the world. Agitate! .Agitaiev AeI
TAyE!!! AGITATEl!!!