Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1866-01-23
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TENNESSEE PACIFIC RAILROAD
An important Railroad Convention
Las been in session for several days at
Nashville. The object in view is an air
line road from Memphis to Knoxville,
which viii run through the centre of the
state, and form a link in the vast enter
prise Of connecting the Atlantic and Pa
riic oceans. The action Of the C0nven-
ton was harmonious and f-0reshadows an
energy which viii soon complete the
work. The following preamble and reso-
lur5ous were adopted;
WHEREAs. 70 State in the Union pos
~e-s@ superior advantages over Ten
ueSsee. In the extent and richness Of is
soils, It's adaptednes- to the production OF
grains, grasses, cereals and tobacco, lis
extent variety and richnessof minerals OF
al kinds, medicinal waters and petroleum
fountains. is vast forests Of timber, oak,
ash, poplar, walnut, yellow pine, cedar,
etc. It's bold, clear, and healthy streams
Of water, atf3riing any desired amount
Of power for driving machinery,
and IFS mild and healthy climate.
And whereas, the proposed railroad
would open 90 our State the largest store
Of wealth OF anv other vet opened
wealth hitherto locked up from our pe0-
pie snd from the world and, whereas
il would place Knoxville, Nashville, and
Memphis In a direct line Of the South
Pacific Railroad, from Washington City
70 the Pacific coast therefore we adopt
the following resolutions.
Fez9fceE. That the building Of a rail-
road, by the most direct and practicable
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the extension OF the Northwestern Rail-
road. by q direct line, from Johnsonville
70 Memphis. are interests OF paramount
importance tOour state and country, and
should be iuaugUrated at once.
Res0lrei. That we commend the pub
Tic spirit Of the General Assembly Of our
state. now in session. for the introduce
lion 81 ? bill providing a liberal charter
r.~ rle said road. and that we rejoice al
the catering ASSURANCES that & viii pass
10th Houses, and become a law at an
esrIvd av. Also, that we recommend
them % 50 change the Utle.of tire bill OF
the charter, that * may be known as
The Tennessee and Pacific Railroad"
Ess1Ired, That We recommend the
immediate organization Of a company.
70 be known as -The Tennessee and Pa
c-fc Railroad Company And 10 that
end We recommend the election Of a
Board Of Commissioner az your present
meeting.
Rss0jaeL That, jointly with our Cen
eral Assembly, the company proceed az
The earliest day 10 order the survey and
,--1t5ou OF the route Of the said rail-
road. and the raising Of subscription OF
stock.
Pas0fred. That the Tennessee and Pa
cite Railroad Company, jointly with the
General Assembly Of the State Of Tennes-
see. prepare and send a memorial % the
Congress o. the United States, setting
forth the direcJness, importance and
p-acticBbiIity Of the Tennessee and Pa
ciic Railroad. As forming agreat national
t~lJrouEhs37e from The city Of Washing
ton % the Pacific coast, and praying for
SJch grants aud donations Of public
lands. iu our Western territories, s. may
enable the company 10 equip and build
the aid road from Nashville 70 Knox
vile, sud 10 straighten the line Of the
Northwestern Railroad direct % Mem
lLi-, which Wll require uot more than
t~hirtF-fve or forty miles Of new road.
Resoircd, That the early commence
meut and vigorous prosecution Of this
great State and national Improvement,
viii not only contribute much 10 develop
the agricultural, mechanical and com
marcial wealth Of our whole country, but
much also 10 c0nciIate sectional jesl-
ul-ies. and 20 inspire confidence in pro-
f~essi1us Of I0yalty 20 the Union and Con-
slirltiou Of the Omitted States. Nothing
UL- enable Us more readily tOforgive and
forget yre evils and injuries Of the past.
watcher falcied o. real than for Us al
20 90 - work ia earnest, 10 build up the
institutions, and ~deyel0pe the physical
q moral resources or the country.
Respectfully submitted.
J-IN p. CAMPBELL. Chairman.
aHs -AL=ENt
~auTFLE NALAM al pD-sI~
MN. HEI~EErI, 81. BUGS.
The following committee were then
appointed by the President; y. p. Camp
he'll, J.. W. Allen J. kirkman, W. Mills.
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