The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1869-10-07
For the .Andsrson Inteuyencex.
RAILROAD. MEETING.


citizens, a large and influential meeting was held
in the Ceurt House this day, ''to take into consid-
Grafton the propriety OF aiding in the construction
of the Air Line Railroad" with the view of secu-
ring its location through our commercial ceItre'
according othe original charter of the Road.
On motion of D. NJ Watson, Esq, the Hon.
Jnmes L. Orr was requested to act as Chairman Oh
tile meeting and James A. Hoyt rs Secretary.
Upon taking the chair, Judge Orr made brief
and forcible speech, indicating the great impor-
tnnoe of the Air Line Railroad, and pointing out
its probable benefits this section OF the country
In view of the efforts making elsewhere, Judge Orr
urred prompt and liberal measures on the part of
the citizens of Anderson towards securing its oca-
finn through this county. When his remurks were
concluded the meeting was declared ready to re-
ceiye any propositions relating to the object in
view.
Thereupon, Hon. ]. P Reed submitted the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions:
WHEREAS from the partial location and pro-
gressive construction of the Georgia Air Line
Railroad" in the direction of Anderson, South
Carolina, and from certain speculative reconno.s-
sances of q route for the "Air Line Railroad IN
South Carolina near its western border, which
have been and are now being made, the time seems
TO have arrived when the people of the town and
county of Anderson, who are geographically ana
by the terms of the charter directly on the line OF
the great contemplated interior highway from the
North to the South and Southwest, should arouse
themselves from their apparent lethargy, and re-
sumo their ancient public spirit, determination and
lberality in the development of the resources and
and prosperity of the State by the construction OF
such works of internal improvement as are neces-
sary TO that end: AND WHEREAS, we regard the
proposed .Air Line Railroad" as one of the grand
est enterprises that has yet been conceived, look
ing to the interests of upper Georgia and Carolina,
of the Southern States, and of the whole country,
North and South Be it therefore
ResoIued, That the people of the town and
county of Anderson, notwithstanding the retcence
heretofore observed by them. have been and are
still alive to the great importance of the early con-
strucrion of the Georgia and South Carolina "Air
Line Line Railroad," from Atlanta, Ga, to the
Savannah River, and thence by the most favorable
and direct route over the territory of this State to
a connection with the North Carolina railroads.
ResoLued, That we are delighted to hear Of the
actual progress that is being made upon the Atlanta
end OF the Georgia portion of the work OF the
partial reconnoissances for a route which have
been made near the western border of this State
and of the energy and determination displayed by
Col A. S. Buford, the distinguished President Of
the united Companies-in whose good faith and
ability we have the most perfect conhGence-to-
wards the early construction of The contemplated
railway.
Resolucd That the authorities of the Company
be requested TO proceed as early as practicable TO
make an actual survey of the most direct and fa-
vorable route, as contemplated by the charter from
the Savannah River TO the town of Anderson, and
thence across the territory of this State to the
North Carolina line; and upon the completion OF
such survey, that our people be called upon and
opportunity given them of contributing to the con-
construction of the work in lands, labor or other
wise, as provided by law.
Resolved, That the people of the county and
town of Anderson stand ready to redeem any
pledges made in their behalf, and to do their whole
duty towards the construction of the "Air Line
Railroad in South Carolna," according to the let
ter and spirit of its charter; and this meeting
recommends that county subscription Of Two
Hundred Thousand Dollars (S200,000) be made to
the capital stock of the Company, upon such con-
ditions and payable in such way as shall be agreed
upon, and that the town of Anderson, in its cor
cQDlClty,
Thousand Dollars.
Resolvcd, That copy OF these proceedings be
forwarded TO the President of the Company, and
that they be published in the Anderson and Allan
ia papers.
In supporting this preamble and resolutions,
Mr.. Reed made an earnest and effective speech,
detailing the history of the enterprise from its in
ception to the present time, and impressing the
audience with the necessity for action the part
Of the citizens of Anderson. He was frequently
applauded, and evidently gained the most decided
appreciation of his hearers in his advocacy of the
initiatory measures proposed by him. It was
plainly indicated that his eloquent appeals fell not
unheeded, and that the large and intelligent au-
dience were in full sympathy with the progressive
spirit and tenor of his remarks.
The resolutions and preamble were then sub
mitted to the meeting by the Chairman. after hav-
ing been seconded .and they were adopted respec-
lively without dissenting voice. And on motion,
it was ordered that the word unanimously" be
inserted.
DR.. w. C. Brown proposed to make one of
hundred persons to subscribe $500 each, at the
proper time to the capital stock of the Air Line
Railroad. This proposition was accepted by Maj.
G. w. Cox and others, and there were indications
that large private subscription will be obtained
when the Road is located and the books opened.
On motion, the meeting adjourned
JAMES l.. ORR, Chm'n.
JAMES A. Hort, Secretary.
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