Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1864-01-29

the high regard you have so cordially aoknoWl-
edged for me. by the donation Of this handsome
sti, AID in return eau only say, as feel my
'eli unautlby VI ihis manifestation Of your sp-
probation OF iue, should il be our fortune 10
m,ti lhe enc mics 0i our cUuttry on the field OF
battle shall then mud there endeayor 10 meet
all tue demands that you aud my Gov
eminent may require, in defending the old Stars
aud SniIes, the only true emblem Of National
Liberty.
The speakers were frequently applauded
throughout their remarks Ia conclusion, three
cheers were gwen for tue Union, aud Company
\, LIST Delaware Cavalry.
The guests were then invited 10 the festive
board, where an elegant repast Of cake and wine
wa- served up, An hour vas spent in social
q verse, after which the company separated.
Every Deawafean has just cause to be proud
Of Company H. they are as fine looking body
oil men ever lett Oui State. Their officers are
gentlemen Of courage, well yersed in military
tactics, and wherever they may 60, will shed re-
nOwu on our little State. This company is com
posed Of our most active, enterprlsing young
men, who, actuated by a patriotic desire TO as
sitt in the glorious work OF restoring the Union,
aud asserting the power aud authority Of the
Government have given up home and all its en-
dsarmeuis for the field Of rlife. They have our
best wishes that when this war is over, and the
proud hag OF freedom waves triumphantly over
every foot of soil forming the thirty-iOur States,
they may return and enjoy all the blessings
which dow from our Republican institutions.
WILMINGTON Cry RAILWAY COMPANY.
plicatlou is to be made 10 the Legislature for u
charter for a railway Company, TO run from "A
point on Front street, between Walnut aud
French, along Front to Market, up Market to
Tenth, and out Tenth to the city limits, with the
privilege Of extending it six miles further. A
special meeting of the City Council was held on
Monday evening, for the purpose Of considering
the subject, when MIR. William Wharton, Jr., OF
New York, one Of the Commissioners named in
the charter, addressed the Council, showing the
advantage aud benefits of the proposed railway
after which MIR. pusey introduced the following
preamble and resolutions, which were unani-
mously adopted -
WHEnEAs, An application is proposed to be
made to the Legislature OF the State OF Dela-
ware, by responsible citizens Ut the City VI
Wilmington, for the charter for the construction
Of Cry Passenger Railway,
Resolved, That the City Council hereby ex.
press their decided approval OF such an enterprise
aud heartily favor the passage Of ~ judicious
charter for the same, by the state Legislature.
Resolved, That the City Council appoint n
committee Of five, one IRON each ward, Yht
shall be authorized and instructed to examine
the draft Of charter to be submitted 10 the Leg
islAlure, and that said committee have poNer IL
approve or reject the same on behalf Of the City
,, Council, or said committee eau call the oounci
together if they prefer.
In conformity with the above resolutions, thu
President appointed, Messrs. Pusey, Bellah, THU
Chandler and IOrner said COMMITTEES. Atte
which council adjourned.
A second meeting of the Council was convened
on Wednesday evening by the Committee.
Present, Messrs. Boys, Bellah, Chandler, Day
' Mcdowell, Pierce, Pussy, Titus, Wilson, Walter
: and Holliugsworth. President.
Mr.. Pussy. from the Committee reported tina
I they had had two meetings on the subject, an'
| that they were iavorably inclined toward thu
r project There was but one part of the charter
. in relation to which the committee had an.
Y msgtVings--ani that WAS as to the prOpriety o
: laying II double track iu Market street Mr.
Wharton would mot put his money in the enter
e prize unless such rIiyllrgc was extended il
z the charter, aud the nmItt Z deemed 1t advis
able to convene the Council that thty might hrv
e the views OF the members on the subject. Tn
Committee in company with Mr. Wharton ha'
r eAamned the wagons III maTket oil Tuesda,
- evening, aud measured number Of iLem. The,
G found their average eugih to be about eight feet
After double track WAS laid it would leay
r. eleven feet on each side from the curb, and b.
r thought that II Council would pass an ordnanc
d requiring persons standing in market to take th
tongue out Of their wagons, there would be N
diMeulty arise from u double track.
Mr.. Bellah was under the impression thf
most of the wagons were constructed, 30 that III
y tongues eau be taken out without much troubl,
~ ~ and he could see no reason for objection to
u doube-track on that ground.
Mr.. Pierce would be sorry to drive OF
u country friends away, or in any manner inter
y fere with their privileges but he thought that
Is double track would not have such an effect
IS The ordinance suggested would arrange Il
rs matter in such manner as to give entire suit
Ell faction,
q Mr. Pussy, stated that Mr.. Wharton asks f
q the exclusive right OF way through the city.
~ ~ lie did not however, think that there would
~ any difficulty on that point, as he did not antiC
~ pate any competition. The charter does IL
u permit the corporations TO use steam without d
ge consent Of the Couneil'
y Mr.. Z. T. Taylor the Clerk, then read t
D. Act Of Incorporation. 1t provides that Tbom
r. Walters, Daniel NJ. Bates, j. 4. Gauze, WI
vs. Tatnall, Francis Barry, James L. Devon, j
d. VIM. Wharton, Jr., VIM. Cauby, James Bra
- ford, Clement b. Smytb, Philip Mcdowell Il
a Joshua I. Head, be Commissioners, TO op
IL, hooks and dispose of stock to the amount
uu 100000 with the privilege of extending il
as $500, 900 The company 10 lay railroad FRI
d the Depot to Market street. up Market to Tent
~ out tenth to the city line, with the privilege
I'D extending siz miles beyond. They also have
IS right 10 lay down the track in such other stree
. aa they may see proper. The railway to be Ia
OF down by the LIST Of July, 1865.
ny Mr.. Pussy said, there was but one section
y the Act which interests the City, and that "
SIT in relation To the right OF way. Mr. Wharf
as bad expected to leave the city but did not 20.
ar He felt delicacy about coming here, not bel
CIR a citizen, but if the Council would like to he
y" his views he would be pleased to give them.
Of The COMMITTEES had found him an upright, +,
ION dealing man lie thought that II the Coun
Is refused its assent TO the measure, 1t would
'es a long time before another company would undl
us take to Build railway in our city.
VI Mr.. Day expressed himself in favor OF
ui' road double-tTack aud all
20. Mr.. peah said hp would Ike to hear \
.h' Whaiton's views
u, Mr.. Pierce was willing to take the stateme
O.' Of the Committee, He would not like to do an
VI thug that would have tendency to injure ~
U.s. perty on Market street. lie had talked with
OF large number OF property holders on this sire
ny and found them oil favorable to the railway.
'ro lie considered it to the interests Of the city
ou have the road built, as it would cause the expG
nIi diture OF a large sum of money in our midst
No. Mr.. Chandler asked if merchant was oadi
ICE a wagon on the street, and the cars came alol
an whether he would have to draw off, until
u, cars passed. Also, whether in the event of t
hu Company taking up the rails at any time til
=, would place the streets in the same condition
his they found them?
yer MIR. Day gnd Air Fierce expressed the opl
'ur ion that all would have TO give way to gr,
I'VE public convenience like railway car That
az would not answer to detain it, while some pers
loaded his wagon
III; Mr.. Wharton, by permission of Council, G
Vi hibited drawing showing the width Of Mari
street, the number OF feet that would be us
by the road, the length of wagons, Sc.
expressed himself in favor Of double track