Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1857-09-30
RAILROAD MEETING AT MocKsyILLE

RAILROAD MEETING AT MOCKSvILLE.
y The SUBSCRIPTION OF THE County OF DAVE
HE SUBSCRIPTION OF THE Town OF SALISBURY
The Railroad meeting at Mocksvle, on the 10TH,
was spirited and successful beyond the expectation
OF many Of the friends Of the n G. and Virginia
Railroad scheme. A. G. Carter, Esq, presided over
its deliberations. Some Is 16 delegates from
Rowan were in attendance. Dr. j. W. Hall was
called out and addressed the meeting at some length
and with good effect; and after him, the Hon. j. w.
Ellis, made a few well.tiued remarks, C. f. Fisher
Esq, was also called for; but as the ground had al
ready been gone over by the preceding speakers he
said there was no room for debate but plenty for
action tie proposed therefore, that the books for
subscriptions he brought forward, and that the
amount necessary for this work be raised. He was
ready to 10 his part. From what he knew on the
subject, with the indications around him. he felt per-
fectJ safe in declaring this road shall be built!
The books were brought forward, and number
OF names enrolled, of gentlemen of both town and
country-those OF the town subscribing more than
the assessed value of their town properly In some
fifteen or twenty minutes, $50 shares were taken.
The chairman then informed the meeting that in
consequence of urgent business before the Court,
(Which had given way for the accommodation of the
meetng,) If there was other business to be trans
acted i; should adjourn.
On motion of G. F. Fisher, the ,ueeting adjourned
to meet again on Tuesday next (to-day,) in Mocks.
The friends OF the road in Dave expect to raise
sixty or seventy thousand dollars, private subscrip
tons which, Joined with the county subscription,
will make the sum of, say 100000.
The town of Salisbury has voted subscription of
$4,000, and individuals expected to make up
$4,000 more-$40,O; Tor Rowan, or 5000, 900 by
the two counties. Upon the securing of this sum,
the company will organize and commence opera
tons Thai it will be d n, and that in few days,
We can scarcely doubt.-S'lisbury Waterman.
THoMAsyILLE-GLEN ANSA-Our business
qnires to pass very often up and down the North
Carolina Rail Road, and in doing so, have had
every opportunity Of witnessing the rapid improve.
ment of the very beautiful village of Thomasvil!c.
For beauty of situation, for the intelligence, hospi-
taity and enterprise of its citizens, Thoma>vilie will
compare with any of the villages of the State. 1t
now contains several stores and many beautiful prl-
vatc residences, surrounded by natural groves pre-.
sentng quite interesting and picturesque appear
ance. The new and fresh appearance of every thing
about the village, presents quite contrast to the Old
and sombre look of most of the towns along the road
and which every few miles open upon the view Of
the traveller When The whistle, sounds, and the
enter Thomasville, every stranger. struck with
the neat and charming appearance of things. makes
the enquiry, what place is this!' But far the
interesting object about Thomasvillc and that
which has done and will do more Tor the place, and
the surrounding country, than anything else, is the
the village from the east the first object that meets
the view, is the Seminary building it is large
three story brick house, well constructed and taste
fully finished, and is capable Of accommodating very
conveniently, one hundred young ladies' is sur
rounded by beautiful grove of oaks, pleasantly sit
uated in elevated position, commanding view of
the surrounding country. The Fall Session Of the
Glen Anna School, has now commenced. and quite a
number of young ladies' have entered that the
prospect of large increase Of pupils over any pre-
session. is very hattcring In the course Of a
few years, when the superior advantages of Glen
Anna become knOwn-we feel satisfied that the pres
ent building, although large and commodious, will
be found too small to accommodate the large num-
Der of those who will seek to avail themselves Of the
advantages afforded by this, although new, yet rising
and tlourishng Seminary. The section of country
around ThomaSvillc is remarkably healthy, and no
better water can be found, than is there. We do
not pretend to say that Glen Anna is better, or
affords more facilities for acquiring education,
than many other Seminaries in the State but it is
certainly most excellent school, and think none
who may send their daughters there. will have
cause to regret it.-Greens. Pat d Flag.
THE RAILRoAD.-This work is rapidly progress
ing every point. Mr. Washington is pushing for
ward his contract, understand, with great cncr-
gy. Mr. Stanly has completed his contract to South
West Greek and the connect with the
stage at Jackson's station, which is the NeuSe
for the obstacles presented in the shape Of Nc.sc
river bridge, this contract would be done. Mr.
Woods work is progressing finely. His grading is
nearly completed; his ties nearly all the
road side; and as, learn his iron has arrived at
Beaufort, We may expect when consider his en-
ergy and enterprise, that his work will be
pleted. Gov Morchcad. We learn has six miles Of
his track laid, and that he is pushing his work back
with his accustomed energy. Gov. Morehcad is one
of our most energetic railroad men, and whatever
he undertakes is generally accomplished in good
time.
We pleased to the work going so rap
idly; and we look forth to the time when our good
old State aided by her energetic sons. shall have
complShcd work. of which she may justly feel
proud. 4 time when the blue waves Of the Attain
tic shall have been united with the rugged Allegha-
Mes and when the produce of the Mississippi val.
ley shall traverse the centre OF the Old North State
to find market.-Neubern Journal.
The GARDEN OF GErHsEMANE.-The clover upon
the ground in bloom and altogether the garden,
in its aspects and associations better calculated
than any place know to soothe troubled spirit
Eight venerable trees, isolated from the smaller and
less imposing which skirt the pass Of the
Mount of Olives, form a consecrated grove. High
above either hand towers lofty mountain with
the deep yawning chasm Of Jehosaphat between