The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-08-12

idea of rapid locomotion was not new 1t dated
baeS thousands of years, and the ancients who
built the Appan Way were actuated by the same mo,
tlves which designed the railroad mode of travel Quick
ana rapid transit were demanded by the age Fellow
cluZens can call you thus, for it is imaginary
line which divides the sister common hs-they are
the same to-day that they in the revouonand
saTe as when in 1872 the best blood county
poured out in defence of the city Baltimore. The citi
zens of rejoice in the prosperity the peo
pie OF MARYLAND They feel the bonds of brotherhood
anu on an questions Of vital interest they will be
side by side, battling for the right The gentleman
here remarked that the speakers who had preceded him
had stolen his thunder He said that the development
the resources of the country the only benefit
be derived from railroads. Where physical Improvement
went moral Improvement would follow. He referred
the rapid increase in population and wealth. of cities
of Harrisburg Reading and Lancaster and said that it
was owing to the great facilities afforded by Railroads.
lie closed by paying deserved compliment to the in
dpstr pobty and enterprise of the people of Western
Cru ToAsr.-Agricdta,re Commerce and Manufactures
The hand madens of our country's prosperity
tualty dependant and intimately associated that they
A. +. Crane, Esq, responded appropriately to
this toast
7TH ToAsT:-The Contractors of the Western Maryland
Raiiroad-Messrs, Irwin and Taylor May they reap a
rch reward for their enterprise and skill as manifested
in the completion of the work this day celebrating
w, W. Taylor, Esq, of the contractors re
sponded to this toast, in which he referred to diff
cultles which the friends of the road had over
come, and gave the assurance of its speedy compile
ton.
The PreSs-When rightly directed mighty en-
human lnluence-may
holy purposes.
Beale Richardson, Esq, responded to this toast
IN very pleasant manner in which he reviewed
the course pursued by the press in relation to
Improvements, and proceeded to demonstrate the
truth that the press the great engine in
furthering railroad enterprises.
Col. Whitley, editor of the Clipper, was called
on, and made very happy speech.
After the speaking was over, A. F. Crane, ESQ,
read the following series of resolutions which were
adopted
Whereas, We have been from time time apprised
Wihn the last few years, by the press that the cit
zens of Baltimore had important interest in securing
the completion Of the Western Maryland Railroad The
time Is even now at hand when the truth their
ms VIII De maae apparent to our commercial interests
Inc successful attempt trade of one of the
ches portions OF our State is already consummated by
the control and government ofhe Cumberland Valley Rail
road by the Pennsylvania Central Railroad thus taking
rich harvest which was ours, to Philadelphia and
Whch by the natural laws of trade and conguity
ours again through the medium of the Western Maryland
the formal opening of which this day celebrating
Whereas have believe that our apprehen-
sions in this respect Just cause as shown
In the recent diversions of Western Merchants Phil
adelpha while their way here Whereas we are duly
apprised OF the great benefits of local Railroad leading
from large city into country unsurpassed for fert
lty health and beauty of scenery, made manifest
US this day in passage ten miles of the Western
| Maryland Railroad to owing's Mills therefore
RESOLVED, That we fully appreciate the early compile.
ton OF the Western Maryland Railroad Hagerstown
mercal sense.
Resolved That have looked with earnest interest
upon the Efforts which the people of Baltimore
roll counties have put forth in common behalf
ReSolced, That the time is at hand when active and
ehcen aid from the citizens Of Baltimore is necessary
place beyond doubt the speedy consummation of our
| hopes; therefore,
Resolved, That individually render a material as
ssance to the best of abilities and interests by
subscription to the first mortgage bonds of the Western
Maryland Railroad Company, at so on the dollar,
for such amount as shall appear opposite respective
names, to he paid within - days from this time upon
the tender to each of such in bonds as shall be
| in conformity to the terms of this subscription
| Mr.. Robert Share, of the Green Spring Hotel,
| assisted by c. F. A. Cole and John Donnel pre-
pared the entertainment, and it reflected credit on
! their liberality and taste
At eight o'clock the excursonists left for the CITY
! highly pleased with their visit.