Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-07-02


Corn Exchange, on Saturday evening last, at
5 o'clock, and organized by the appointment
Of NJ \. Partlow, Chairman, and Robt ).
kncx, Secretary.
The Chairman stated that the meeting had
been called to secure united action III me-
moralizlng the Orange 4 Alexandria Rail
road, 50 as TO secure more facilities for load
ing and unloading the freight trains on
Union street, which had recently been much
abridged by the introduction Of the passen-
ger train upon Union street, thus rendering
necessary the removal of the freight cars.
Col. Suttle said that in recent conference
with some Of the Railroad Directors, they
had evinced desire TO accommodate as
much as possible the trade on Union street
The trains were now taken from the street
ut II o'clock. 1t was the intention OF the
Company to lay down on their property,
near the tunnel, Il switch, and remove the
cars there between II and , o'clock, return
ing them 20 the Union street track as soon
as the passenger train had delivered the
passengers at King street, and returned 10
the tunnel. Instead of taking the cars from
the track, as was DOW the custom ut O'Clock,
the Company propose TO allow them to remain
until 53 o'clock. thus aifording more time than
ever. Whilst the cars were upon the switch,
wheat for the mill could be unloaded with
even more convenience than now. Thus,
he thought every one would be accommo-
dated.
Mr.. Partlow-When will that be done?
Col. Suttle--l think, sir, immediately.
Mr.. Partlow enquired whether it would
not be better for the company TO build Il
freight depot and wharf upon their property
at the foot of Wilkes street.
Col. Suite did not know that tue Compa-
nv were ready 10 do that at present. lie
thought that the only question was, should
trade with Union streets train be accom-
modated. The plan proposed offered, he
thought, ample accommodation.
X. ". Wheat said that he had understood
from a director Of the company, that 1t claim
ed the right to run its train the full length
Of its road and that there was no power to
prevent the use of the ears on any portion
of the track, or to take up the track. lie
thought that the Board of Directors were
willing to accommodate the merchants to the
extent of their power. All they desired to
know is, what the Merchants want. That
could be detailed to them by Il committee
He moved the appointment Of such Com
mttee.
". II. Fowle, said, that when the commit
tee went before the Board, he trusted they
would ascertain the precise power claimed
by the company over Union street. lie had
heard, that they claimed an indeteasable
right to use it as they chose. They had es-
tahlished passenger Depot on Union street,
! in direct conflict to what he believed was
! the contract they had made with the Corpor-
alton in obtaining the right OF way. II they
| did claim that they came to Union street, by
! right and not by suiferance, he wanted the
people to know it, and he trusted the COM
mittee would inquire what was the extent oi
the power claimed. He believed the Orange
Company were looking TO a connection with
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and he
would fight sucha connection by any Alexan-
dria company and i'll any shape. The mat
ter had been once before Council, and COM
mittee had been appointed to consult with
the Orange and Alexandria Co., on this sub
iect, but the committee never acted, and the
inquiry was never made lie had some
thing TO do with the framing Of the law,
granting the right of way to the Orange
road, and he knew it was not intended to al
low passenger Depot, east of Washington
street.
Col. Suite, could not see what difference
it made to an Alexandria merchant, wheth-
er the passengers were set down at the
steamer by the cars or by OmrlDuSes. lie
supposed the Orange Company had the right
t. run cars the full length of their track
He did not know what was to be gain
ed ly war upon them. Every one knew
the company could pass around the city, II
they chose, and not allow the passengers to
see the town.
Ti!c company under the new arrangement
was hard pressed for time; they had asked
five minutes of the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road and been refused; ten minutes OF the
| Central road and been refused also. lie did
not think Alexandria, interested as she was
in this road should cast obstacles in the way
of the road. lie believed the Directors would
do all this meeting was called to ask them
10 do, and he therefore moved that the meet
ing do adjourn.
The motion was lost.
Mr.. Fowle did not intend to make war
upon the Orange and Alexandria Railroad
lie wanted the best spirit manifested. lie
thought that Alexandria might ask to know
her rights without meeting the threat that
the Orange read could 60 around the town.
Col. Suite. | meant no threat.
Mr. Eowlc said he knew no threat WAS IN.
tended by Col. Suite, out such had been
made. lie wanted to know whether the
Orange road intended to stand hy the con-
| tract it had made with the corporation Of
Alexandria. II the Directory were right III
the claim they made, then the Orange road
owned the greater portion Of lnlon street
| lie wanted the question asked.
Col. Sutte Suppose the directory declln-
cd 10 answer?
Mr.. Fowle said he would then 90 for mem
orializinr Council and have the extent OF
power determined by the proper tribunal
lie thought legal opinions had mlsicd the
Orange Directory as to the extent OF the
rights Of the company.
Mr.. Wheat said instrumentation he ai!ud-
ed to in his remarks took place lively" months
since.
Col. Suttle thought the question was for
the Council.
Mr.. Fowle said it was one, also, for the
people. He did not wish Alexandria to be
made a station on the Railroad.
Col. Suttle said the ears could not pass
foot beyond the present track within Alex
undria. This Was the terminus OF the road
Mr. Wheat then submitted his motion IN
the form Of the following resolution which
was passed:
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