White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1868-12-31
Correspondence.


A large and spirited Railroad meeting was
held at Highland, Kansas, December 22l
The meeting was organized by the appoint
ment of G. w. Neal, Esq, to the Chair. and
A. j. MINER, Secretary.
Addresses were made by H. N. Scaver. Esq,
DR. L. Nutting, E. NJ. Hubbard. Esq, and 9th
ers. The speeches showed more of earnest
ness and determination than of gas and show.
Very high ground was taken as to the advan-
tages of the Improvements to our County, and
much respect was paid to those gentlemen in
the neighboring cities who are devoting their
energies to this work; and (as will be seen in
the following resolves) a large committee was
appointed to CO ooperate with them in the work.
After the subject had been we'll ventilated,
together with not little respecting the ad
vantage Of one or both Of these roads passing
through the town of Highland, the following
resolutions were unanimously passed:
Resolved. That We are grati6ed to see the
spirit of energy and enterprise manifested in
St. joseph and Atchison, to push forward the
contemplated railroads from those points
through our County, and we hereby pledge our
aid and cooperation.
Resolred, That we regard the system Of
railroads new contemplated, as emin emily cal
culated to develope the resources of our Coun-
ty, and promote the best interest of its inhab-
itants, and believe it to be to the advantage
Of every one to contribute to the success of
these efforts.
Resoloed, That we believe the plan of run
ming the St. Joseph ard Denver Road through
Lincoln City to be emineEtly wise and prac,i-
cable, as it will pass through one of the most
fertile regions, thereby furnishing local trade
that will be remunerative to the Company, and
at the same time accommodate vast number
of the farming community. TIE Atehison and
Nebraska Road will be Of equal advantage in
local trade; and, by bringing a tribute from
all the railroads that may reach the Missouri
River from the West, must conduce largely to
the benefit of the cities of Atchison, Leave en-
worth, Kansas City, and St. Louis.
Resolped, That we look forward to the de-
velopment of system Of railroads that will
put US in free and quick communication with
California and the rich mining regions of the
West, as not second in importance TO that
which now connects US with the East, thus
placing the Valley Of the Missouri in central
position for trade and influence.
Resolued, That, to concentrate onr energies
and make our efforts efficient. We appoint H.
N. Seaver. J. s. Martir, J. P. johnson, ].
Close, D. Detrick, s. Plotner, W. H. Bayless,
]. q. A. Troy, J. A. Leonard, J. h. wiIjey,
A. Il. Bayless, L. Nutting, Wu. Hunter, E
M. Hubbard, and Al. Miner. . committee
10 carry out our We've most respectfully rs
questing them to institute such measures as,
in their judgment, will be best calculated to
secure right of way. obtain subscription to
stock, and most eifecsually to cooperate with
those who are engaged in the enterprises.
Resolped, That the Secretary be requested
to furnish copies Of the proceedings to the
White Cloud Chief, Doniphan County Repub.
lican, Atchison Champion and Press, and st.
Joseph Herald; and also manuscript copy to
the President of each of the Roads.
G. w. NEAL, President.
A. j. MiNTER Secretarv.