Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-10-13
KANSAS CITY RAILROAD
Convention Yesterday at the New
Chamber of Commerce Hall.

announced to at the new hall OF
the Chamber of Commerce at IL am, yes
terday, but, atthat hour, the attendance
Of citizens was so mall that the meeting
adjourned until 8 in the afternoon, at
which time a respectable gathering assem-
BLEED. Several delegates from Missouri
and Arkansas were in attendance. n
meeting was organized by the APP
pointment of Judge J. 7. Swayne as
h Judge stated that the honor con-
ferred upon him was entirely unexpected,
hut that in the future when the projected
railroad is completed, and when the hun
dreds of thousands of inhabitants that
will populate the great country through
which it is to pass, seek this city for the
transaction of business, and A. a visitor
he would look back with pride to the day
when he presided over the first conven-
ton that assembled TO encourage its con
struction.
Mr.. w. L. Trask was nominated and
elected Secretary of the convention.
Mr.. Eldridge, of Missouri, was called
upon, and said the interests OF his heart
were wrapped in the great work which is
destined % extend to the mountains of
Colorado, and on TO the Pacific, and he
hoped to live long enough TO see the great
work finished. He felt assured thar he
would do this, AZ the enterprise is in
the hands Of men who will complete the
work inside Of three years. Along the
entire line in question the people are
aroused to the Importance of the enter
prise, ana the subject is agitating every
mind and sufficient bonds could beyond
question be raised among the inhabitants
o. the country TO build tina road. They
would not ask a dollar of Memphis now,
but when her financial affairs were in a
better condition, and when her bonds
appreciate IN foreign money markets,
they would expect US to contribute
our part TO this most important enter
prise, which in magnitude is equal to that
spoken of by Benton, when, pointing
with his right hand to the westward. he
said: There is the East; there is India -
This road, when completed, will bring
by every train heavy shipments Of the
productions of the country through which
it passes. lie had told the people OF this
rich district that the result of a single
years labor would give them an outlet
that would enable them to reach the mar
kets Of the world, either of this country or
Europe, and they fully realize the fact,
for they are subscribing literally towards
its erection.
A convention is to be held at Kansas
City on the 18th inst, in furtherance OF
the great enterprise, and all Ofthe wealthy
hil0 luluEllLldi nlbu Vi AAAhL TbElOl VIII
meet on the occasion to assist and push
forward the work. He hoped that our
city would not forget TO send some one to
represent this end of the route, and thus
show that we At least endorse their efforts
to make the enterprise a successful one.
Kansas City and the people this side
will, without foreign aid, build the road
$50 miles, and ifthe people of this end viii
build 10 miles there Will be no difficulty
about the completion Of the work at an
early day.
Judge Helm was called for, and said /:
q" We Of Arkansas are business men. and
we mean business. Look upon the map
and you will see that the inhabitants Of
the region through which this road passes
no market for their produce, nor
have they %naYigable streams. The cOun-
try is rapidly filling up with IN industri-
people, and in a few years 25O, 600
souls viii seek Memphis for a market for
the sale Of their produce and the pur-
chase of supplies.
"You scarcely pass out of sight Of your
beautiful city before you enter a country
every acre of which is susceptible of cui-
tivation; and, pass a little further, you find
a region as healthy as any to be found in
the world. Not far beyond is the Upper
White River Valley, as beautiful as the
renowned and magnificent valley of the
Shenandoah; and this is all TO be found
along the line OF this projected railroad
NO road promises tObe more profitable
10 stockholders. 1t will annually bring
10 your city fifty million dollars worth of
produce, at least one fourth of which
be for foreign shipment; and this
would be more than ten millions worth.
being II trade worth eighteen millions OF
dollars, loading each day TO cars. These
freights would require fifteen steamers of
tons each to transport them. Arkan-
Sas has been slow TO move in this matter.
only recently has she heard that the
north of them were moving IN the
enterprise and preparing to build a road
icrOss the northern partOftheir State. The
interest had increased during the past
.hree weeks beyond n ever exhibited
vest OF Chicago, and a Jealous support
be extended to the project.
"A new era Is dawniug upon the people
# Arkansas, and they hope this road Will
invite a common interest on the part of
he people or Memphis, to whom they
OOk for a future market. They Will hold
ut their right hand to the people here,
nd hope soon to see the completion of
important work"
Mr.. j. I. T%rezevant was called upon
spoke earnestly in favor of the road,
ut said that Memphis could do no more /
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hose more able to contribute towards the |
FORK.
Col. r. c. Gist offered the following.
'hlch was unanimously carried as ex-
ressive OF h II OF the Convention: |
ReSotred, ETC., That in the opinion Of
his Convention we regard the building of
ls Springfield, Kansas City and Menu
his Railroad as a public work OF great
Importance to b people of Tennessee,
rkanSas aud Missouri. and respectfully
the active interest and CO.
peratlon of every citizen along the line
said road.
ReSOlcsL, AS tho sense of this COnveu-
that tho citizens Of Memphis, regard
z the building and construction of this
I'D as Of vital Importance to her inter
will contribute liberal aid in the fur
lersnee Of the enterprise.
Acs0tcsd, That the construction Of this
nd will develop immense resources.
-~ricultural and mineral, ia Il section Of
of vast extent, which has hereto
re not been favored with railroad facili-
IS % bring into commercial and social
terconrse a people who are mutually
pendent upon each other.
Ree"ttcd, Thai we deem II important
the city Of Memphis should he repre-
al the Railroad Convention to lie
Id at Kansas City, Mo-. on the 18th
and that the President of the Cham ,
r OF CoHmerce be requested to noIni- ,
te delegates 10 said Convention. .
HesOtred, That in the energetic efforts ;
Col. J. w. Eldridge to further this .
eat Improvement, VT acknowledge his ;
a and fidelity to our material interests. .
q iully appreciate his ability 30 carry .
3 successful issue this important an >
rtaking. :
IN motion Of Mr.. T. 4. Nelson. the foil >
wing gentlemen were appointed dele ,
Is 10 the Kansas City Convention. 10 .
on the 18th inst. Robert c. Gist. >
dye }. I. Swayne. Capt. A. 7. Lacey, b. ,
Naddell, Esq, and VIM. Farriss. >
have a great assortment in Plaids. D
and fine Dress Goods. >
HERZOG & BRO. ,.
GLOVES, 75c per pair. Bargains in
IS goods at NESDIG & BROS.
No. 226 Main street. a
F are now offering a very handsome
;k Of dry good at low prices.
I. w. JOHNSTON q co.
347 Main street.
o a fora magnificent display on Il
tuesday. l4th inst, at the grand fail a,
ning OF the southern Emporium of m
.hion, 27 Main street. d.
S JUS