The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1869-05-06
Meeting of the Stockholders Of the Ten
nessee River Railroad Company.

CnhNhLlN, MacOu COuHty. N ",
April %, 1869.
A meeting of the stockholders of this Company
was held this day in the Court House.
The meeting was organized by calling Col. J. L.
Moore to the Chair. Mr.. W. H. D. Gaillaru was
requested to- net as Secretary. a majority of the
stock was ascertained to be represented, and the
meeting proceeded to business.
The proceedings of the last annual meeting we're
read and confirmed.
AT the request of the Chair, Gen. ]. W. Harrison,
President of the "Blue Ridge Railroad Company
in South Carolina" explained the objects of the
death of the late President of the Company, the
Hon. Edward Frost of South Carolina
Mr.. N. G. Altman offered the following resolu-
tions, which were unanimously adopted:
Resolved That the thanks of the citizens of the
counties of Macon, Jackson, Cherokee and Clay,
are eminently due to the President and Directors
of the "Bue' Ridge Railroad Company in South
Carolina" for HDtring energy and devotion they
have displayed in promoting the railroad connec-
tion between Charleston and Knoxville; and that
we, as citizens and stockholders of the Tennessee
River Railroad Company hereby tender the same,
and also our grateful acknowledgements Of the
liberality displayed by South Carolina in not con-
6ning the aid she has bestowed within her own
borders but in extending it to her sister States of
Georgia and Nroth Carolina.
Rcsolvcd, That in view Of the immense impor-
tance of this work to every citizen of western
North Carolina, 1.-The counties of Macon, Jackson,
Cheroltee and Clay. arising from the enhanced
value of lands and every species of property, and
| the Offering of a ready market for produce, and
the numberless facilities which will! be afforded 10
trade, immigration, and therefore to wealth. aDd
in view likewise Of obtaining m influential voice
| in the management Of the road when completed,
| We hereby cordially invite all our feowcizens
to unite with and MD in the speedy completion of
the road by liberal subscriptions of land and
money.
Resolred, That, ns soon as practicable, books for
the above purpose be opened at the county seats
| of Macon, Jackson, Cherokee and Clay, and that
committee of three citizens at each place be ap-
pointed, who shall take charge of the same.
Resolred, That the County Commissioners Of
Macon be earnestly urged TO subscribe such sums
rs may be deemed practicable 10 the capital stock
of this Company. and 10 have the proposition SUBJ
mirtcd to the people at early day for their rati-
| fcaton.
Upon motion, it vas ordered that the books be
now opened for subscription 10 the capital stock Of
the Company, in order to allow those pre- ent who
were not stockholders TO become so.
Upon motion, the following gentlemen were ap-
pointed committee to nominate President, Sec
reiary and Treasurer, and nine Directors, viz:
Mcssrs. Z. L. Parker C.. D. Smith and n G. ALI
man.
The committee having reported upon the nom
ina,ion, Mr.. G. D. Smith, of the committee, asked
leave to Introduce the following resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the stockholders of ihe ''Tennes-
see River Rs,ilread Company iMvc learned with
sincere regret the death of thoir late President.
1.-The Hon. Edward Frost, of South Cnrolinh, and
that they sympaihize deeply with his State. the
community in which he lived, and his family in
the irreparable loss which they have sustained.
Rcsolced, That while he lived, We owed him re-
spec for his noble qualities rs man and grail
tude for the efforts made by him IN this great en-
terprise; and now that he is dea we desire 10 pay
this humble tribute to his memory.
Resoired, That n copy Of these resolutions DC
sent by the Secretary this meeting to the family
Upon motion, the following gentlemen were ap-
pointed a committee to manage the election, viz
Messrs. @. d. Smith, N. C. Allmanand L. F. Siler
9576 shares were represented and 1855 votes cast,
aud the following gentlemen duly elected to serve
for the ensuing year:
/ Eresident-J. W. Harrison.
Secretary and 7feasmer-W. II. D. Gallard.
Drec.ors-liessrs. J. r. Siler, J. L. Moore n.
G. Altman, j. W. Dobson, Geo. A. Trenholm, Hen
ry Gourdin, E. L. Parker, Jas. L. Orr and W. L.
Love.
Mr.. C. D. Smith offered the following resolu-
ton, which was unanimously adopted:
Re,olred, That ]. W. Harrison, President of the
tennessee River Rail Road Company" together
with two Directors, namely, Messrs. j. l.. Moore
and N. G. Altman, are hereby authorized to exc
cute and deliver in behalf of this Company the
several mortgages which may be advised by coun-
sci to secure the bonds TO be issued by the "Biue
Ridge Railroad Company" in South Carolina. in
| conformity with the acts of the General Assembly
of South Carolina.
Mr.. C. D. Smith offered the following resolu-
ton, which was unanimously adopted:
Resolved. That the next annual meeting. Of the
stockholders of this Company be held at this place
on the first Wednesday after the 4th Monday of
April next.
Mr.. L. F. Siler offered the following resolution,
which was adopted:
Resolred, That these proceedings be published
in the Ashevllc Nems and such other papers as the
President may direct.
Mr.. E. L. Parker offered the following resolu-
ton, which was unanimously adopted:
Resoired, That the thanks of this meeting nrc
due and hereby rendered to Col. j. L. Moore
Chairman, and Mr. W. II. D. Gaard, Secretary
of the meeting, for the kind and courteous manner
in which they have discharged the duties of their
respective olliccS.
W. II. D. GAILLARD, Sec.
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