The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1869-09-16
THE AIR. LINE RAILROAD.

The people of Anderson are singularly inactive
concerning this great enterprise. We dislike to
admit it, but the truth is too apparent to allow
any sort of excuse for the blindness Of our con-
duct. Other counties are moving, and have been
making serious efforts during the present summer
to turn the tide against us, aDd secure elocation
of the Road to our great disadvantage. Beyond
the influence of this paper, in seeking to arouse
capitalists and landowners to the full measure OF
their duty in the premises, literally nothing has
been attempted. Not q communication on the sub
ject, scarcely private suggestion OF any val
ue, has been rendered to strengthen the arguments
we have sought to employ, in convincing the clti-
zens of Anderson that their supremest interests
are about to suffer material detrment. Meetings
have been held elsewhere, urging immediate action
towards securing the Road, but not meeting gwith-
in the bounds of this county. The subscriptions
of lands and money on other routes are being
swelled to hundreds of thousands of dollars but
not an acre of land or dollar in money is yet
pledged by Anderson. Is this supineness and in
ertness to continue! Are We to meekly fold our
hands, anu allow others to bear off the prize?
1t is time that public expression be given to the
real sentiments Of people in relation to the Air
Line Railroad. Along the route from this place to
Charlotte, the people are becoming interested, and
we should meet them most heartily, and unite in
those measures best calculated to result favorably
to us. A large and enthusiastic meeting was held
at Woodruffs, in the southwest corner of Spartan
burg, the 4th instant in the interest of the con-
templated line from this place. A number of gen.
tlemen made interesting speeches. setting forth the
prospective advantages of the Air Line, and ar
gung the comparative merits of the various routes
proposed. Among athcrs, DR.. B. F. KILaoRE
urged the superior advantages Of the route from
Anderson ria Woodruff's to Yorkville-the con-
vincing argument being that this was the "Air-
line," and the cheapest route. II passed through
rich and fertile lands, and touched valuable seats
for manufacturing; the people along the line were
able to help build the road they had the land, and
they would give it for the Road. This line was
twenty miles shorter than any other proposed, and
if it did not pass through so many towns, the peo
pie would give their lands and enable the Company
soon to build its own towns. DR.. KILGoRE en-
forced his argument by subscription of 500 acres
of land, valued at over $4,000. Other speakers
followed, and nine persons present subscribed
$4,000, pledged by real estate The following
resolutions were offered and unanimously adopted
Resolred, That we the citizens of Southwestern
Spartanburg, hail with lively satisfaction and great
gratifcation the construction of the contemplated
Air Line Railroad. We regard it as great artery
of wealth, commerce and civilization, and
anxious for its speedy construction.
RcsolUed, That We will assist by material aid
and in every manner otherwise 10 construct road
from Atlanta, Ca, uia Anderson C. H. and York
vile to Charlotte, n. C.
Resolred, That we will heartily cooperate with
the above named points, in securing the location
and constructing road on this route which we
believe is not only the shortest but most practical
and promises greater advantages 20 our whole
country than any other.
Resolved, That the Chairman appoint COMMITTEE
to represent our interest and to confer with the
President of the road.
RESOLVED, That Anderson, Laurens, Union, Spar
tanburg, Yorkville and Charlotte papers be reques-
ted to publish these resolutions.
Here is practical effort made in our favor, and
strongly appeals to the common sense of every
man. 1t is only beginning, however, and unless
Anderson at once vigorously presses forward in the
good work, we fear that it will result in dishcart-
ening our friends along the route, and end in COM
plete failure. But this must not be, and We trust
that an immediate and combined effort will be made
to place Anderson once again upon the record as
the foremost in behalf of the "Air Line"