Buchanan County bulletin and guardian. (Independence, Iowa) 1866-1869, 1868-03-13

Another Needing at Independence
on the goth.

We confess to good deal Of as.
constituent at the interest manifested
by the people along the route Of the
proposed Wapsipinicon railroad, and
the earuestness which they exhibited
in turning out in force to the meeting
held in this city on Tuesday. In COM
mon with the people Of independence,
we knew little Of the excitement q
mong the farmers relative to this mat
ter. For this reason, while we &C.
ceded very readily to the request to
publish call for the meeting, we did
not deem it wise to endeavor to Gre
ate an excitement in this city relative
TO the occasion, for the simple reason,
that in case of . failure on the part of
the farmers to respond, the reaction
would have injured the cause almost
irreparably. But now that the farm
ers aud business men along the route
have demonstrated that they are ready
and anxious for action, the people OF
Independence will demonstrate their
readiness and even anxiety to cooper.
ate with them in pushing forward an
enterprise which is Of such import
ance to both city and county at large.
The meetings held at the Court
House on Tuesday were largely at
tended by delegations from
Newton, Como, Liberty. Middlefeld,
Washington. Perry and Fairbank
townships Of this county, and smaller
delegations from Anamosa and Brem-
er Co. The reports from all parts Of
the proposed route uniformly
represented that the people were ready
to do their full share toward the con-
struction of the road. The course Of
action followed by tho convention
was not that which was best adapted
to inspire harmony and confidence on
the part Of those present. The build
ing of railroad which will require
capital of from three to Eve millions
of dollars, is not matter Of such
slight Importance that it can be effect
ed at a preliminary meeting hastily
called. The subject ought to have
been approached and considered
thoroughly aud calmly. Instead Of
this, Mr.. Stacy, one Of the two dele
gates present in the afternoon from
Anamosa, urged immediate Organize
ton, and through bis influence articles
Of incorporation, written BY himself.
were prescribed at the evening session
for adoption. But when it became
apparent TO Mr.. Stacy that the dele
gates of this county were determined
70 fix the route It once, he lost HE
srdor and refused to sign the articles
which had been amended TO that Of
feet The result was the abandon
nent Of the attempt 70 organize and
the resolution to hold another meeting
i. this city on Friday. the Goth inst
Now Ne ask any candid, sensible man,
If il would not have been far wiser to
have first had . full expression OF the
delegates along the route (as was
had) and then have appointed . CON-
mittee Of one or three to visit Ana
mosa and Nuscatine, and consult with
the citizens Of those cities, together
with the officers of the N. T. d 4.
r. r. and tie Penn. Central, in o..
der to ascertain precisely what could
be expected Of them 10 case the road
should be graded BY the citizens
along it, route; the committee to
report at . future meeting. The peo-
pie Of this county would then have
IN assurance that their energies and
catitA would not be wasted in grad
ing road which might not be COM
pletcd for 4 dozen years. However,
now that another meeting has been
called, let US hope that the route will
be thoroughly represented. that the
deliberations win be marked BY har-
mony and good Judgment. and that
the subject will be approached
with that care which will prevent
precipitation and make every move
ment sount. This paper has a.
ways earnestly urged and ar
eued for the construction Of . rail! y.
road pp the Wapsie Valley, and will
use every effort which wisdom seems
70 dictate in fusthsranpe Of the pro-
jsct. -
4 ssshsr rsmaskable AFFAIR occurred :
W;stirop lev days sincs, but = We De.
~. !, diSssspt reports from opposite s'ae' !
tha cos.rc.assy, " rsnsot safely s'' ny
thing sboutit