Smyrna times., 1857-02-18
Md. and Del. Railroad Meeting.

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\ Pursuant to public notice, a large and respec-
table meeting of the citizens of the Town of
Smyrna and viciniiy favorable to connection
of the Maryland and Delaware Railroad with
the Delaware Railroad, assembled at Mr.. T.
Fox@ell's Hotelson Saturday afternoon, Feb.
l4th. and organized by calling wM DENNEY,
Esq, to the Chair, and choosing H. C. DOUGLASS
Secretary, y,-..-...-.-.....-
Geo. w. Cummins, Esq in a concise, but |
able manner, explained the object OF the meet |
,ahd stated that a charter had been granted |
by the Legislature of Delaware to the Mary
land and Delaware Railroad company, to form
a connection With, or tap the Delaware Rail-
road at or near Smyrna Station"
Gen. Tench Tighman, the President Of the
Md. and Del. Railroad company, was then in
troduced to The meeting. and proceeded to argue
the great mutual advantages which must inevi-
tably result from a connection of the two roads
at or near Smyrna; and briefly advanced some
very important reasons for prompt action, by
way of subscription, &c., on the part of the
citizens OF Smyrna, and persons living near the
line of the road. He referred to the progress
of the building of the road, and the bright pros
pect of it's early completion; and gave a his
tory Of the financial affairs of the company,
which proved, satisfactorily to the minds Of ali
present, that by proper efforts the "iron-horse
would soon make his appearance at Oxford, the
southern terminus of the road
The General was followed by DR.. c, c. Cox.
The Doctor was highly pleased at the opportu-
nifty of addressing his Delaware friends, espe-
cially upon the subject which had brought them
> together; considering, as he did, that it was q
: question of vital importance to Eastern Shore
: men, and of much advantage to the citizens o.
Smyrna and Delawareans generally, as the
connection would be a source of much revenue
: to the Delaware Railroad. He entertained the
IS audience abont three-quarters Of an hour in biz
n accustomed happy and eloquent style. and il
i conclusion, paid glowing tribute to the mem
;. ;. ory of Delaware's FavoriIe Son." the late
!. lamented Clayton.
is Col. S. Hambleton, of E4ston, was next in
Of troduced. He made an able and deeply argu
- mentatve speech-advocating the constructio
;. of railroads, and showing their advantages
" He said that the Md and Del. Railroad was n
imaginary yision-pointed to the progress a
IS ready made. and now being made, and was sa
- iSfied that the iron-bands would speedily unit
Kent with Talbot
II Each of the gentlemen from Maryland avov
er ed that it was not their intention, either drec
70 ly or indirectly, to ask or memoraIize the pr
lis sent or any future Legislature of Delaware, f
D. charter to cross the Delaware Railroad, b.
that it was their intention to perform their pa
Ofthe agreement made with the Delaware RAJ
road company, in good faith.
Gu George w. Cummins and Daniel Cunmr
Esqrs, responded to the speeches; after whic
~ =. number of the most influential citizens
Kent county subscribed for stock to the amou
"y of about $4,000. ,r- 81. ~
On motion, a committee of FIVE, consisting
Coils. Daniel Cummins and Geo. Davis, EXEC
Temple, Jas. r. Clements and w. C. Elasc
, Esqrs., was appointed to solicit further subscr
tions.
q, On motion, the Secretary was directed
send copy of the proceedings of this meeti
,rv to the Editor of the i" San, rna Times" for pr
rod lication.
of On motion, the meeting adjourned.
mr.. WIN. DENNEY, Chm.
nd ii. G. DOUGLASS, Sec'y.