The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1870-11-04
GRAND RAILROAD MEETING.
Nichols Hall Crowded-Much Enthusiasm
Brilliant Illumination at Night
Speeches by Gov. Bullock, Chief Justice
Brown and others-Music, &c.

Saturday night the City Council called meeting
OF citizens to take into consideration the best inter
est of Marietta After explanations, deliberate res
outions adopted to effect preparations for The
reception of Gov Bullock and prominent gentlemen
who were expected to be present, at the Railroad
meeting to be held on Monday.
Monday morning usherrd in bright and beautiful
The Silver Cornet Bond were at the Depot on the
arrival of the passenger train to welcome His Elk
ceency, Gov. Bullock and other gentlemen accom-
panyng. AT 10 o'clock the meeting organised with
Hon. David Irwin, as President and Dir Geo. Gle
land and VIM +. Groves as Secretaries
The President Of the meeting addressed the large
assembly with a few remarks explanatory of the oh
ect OF the meeting, stating the inport"nce of earn
est speedv cooper alton of the citizens in building
the projected Railroad from Marietta to Elijah
After this he introduced His EXcellrncy Governor
Rufus B Bullock.
Coy Bullock came forward, after a courteous sal
uation, addressed the meeting. taking a sensib"
aud practical standpoint in favor Of the Railroad
Hi. manner easy ard umemharrasstd, expert
eucing apparently, difficulty in the flow Of words.
He is a man of fine commanding appearance-im fact
he is a splendid specimen of aman physically. As
to his moral and mental <atns, have but little
conception, only his speech did him no discredit.
Chief Justice Brown was the next "speechist" in
trodnced. The Ex-Governor made good speech in
the interest Of our Railroads. lsrema1ks were Of
wide range, bringing into view facts inc"ntroveri
BILE as TO benefits of Railroads. and especially those
contemplated from Marietta. His speech was
lengthy and to the point
Judge Mccoy next ''ou docket without a
dissenting word, fully concuring with Chief Justice
Brown in all he said notwithstanding lis tenacious
procyity 10 believe that what is to be, will be- if
it never comes to pass
Next came that facetious gentleman, Judge Glib
son. whose genial countenancr, witty and wise re-
marks Won for him the applause and good will of
the entire audience. The Judge made capital
speech
Mr.. Cook. of commercial and railroad notoriety
gave sound, practical information and encourage
ment in his speech, as the teachings Of experience
aud observation.
Then came roueing, warm, animated speech
from Hon Robert j. c. walt.
AZ this iuncture Of the meeting it was motnned
by Gen Phillips, for adjournment until Z O'Clock
that night when other speakers would be present.
AT I o'clock the meeting again in progress
The Hall was crowded. Many OF our fair and beau
tiful ladies graced the occasion by their presence
charms and loneliness Music filled the Hall with
its sweet sounds
Judge Irwin introduced the first speaker of tbs
evening. Judge PARROT Mr. PARROTS ideas were
logical, conclusive and convincing. He presented
statistical facts to the effect, that Cherokee county
expended more than enough money on dirt roads
in the space of twenty years for want OF railroad
transportation for her products, 10 build railroad
throughout the entire county.
n Judges Mccoy and Gibson were again summoned
y,o do speech making" The good hCn7or and Wit