Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-12-28

| 10 tie He.oroJic General 1sSe0lLl, Of Zen
aossOe
| We, the undersigned members OF the Board
OF Trade merchants and citizens Of Knoxville,
cooperating with the merchants of Nashville
Memphis and other localities in the State, re-
specially protest against the passage of any law
upon the subject Of revenue, which will impose
unequal taxation upon the mercantile interests
of the state As merchants and representatives
Of this important interest, willing to con-
tribute, in common with our fellOw-CitiZens Of
al other classes, our full proportion oftho rev.
I tnuc necessary 10 pay the public debt and main
lain the State government. Blu. 10 DO more than
THE, seems to US to be uuwise, as it is unequal
and UNJUST
The mercantile interest is Is essential 20 the
future growth and prosperity Of the State as any
other department Of business within it, limits.
! a determination against il in the oNaction Of
eXho.bi,2nt taxes would but serve TO build up
rival commercial interests in adjoining States,
70 the detriment of our commerce, and ultimate
~ result in a dimunition instead of an increase
! OF revenue to be derived from this source
With these convictions, and in obedience 70
tue wishes Of the enlightened and patriotic body
represented by us, We respectfully but firmly
protest against the passage Of any law 60 well
calculated 70 dcpress our commerce and retard
/ the growth and permanent prosperity 81 Ten
nCssee u. DICEISEo6, Pres't.
). W. GAUr, Secretary.
The Committee on Unfinished Railroads,
| through their chairman, Col. G. NJ. McGhce
reported the following, which was adopted
WHEREAS, The Maccn and Knoxville Rail-
| road has been chartered by the State Of Georgia
| and has received from that State munihcent
! q State loan as 70 secure lis completion 1t al
| early day; and,
WHEREAS. Our Legislature has yet failed to
] paes an enabling act, under the New Constitu-
| ton, by which the right Of way and necessary
1 privileges may be procured from psopcry aG-
| ihoriZed tribunals: therefore,
| RsSotccd, In view Of the deep interest which.
! in common with our whole community, sc feel
| in the construction Of this much needed thor
! oughtarc, We earnestly Request our members Of
the Legislature to take such steps o. may be ne
! cSssary 10 clo;he the Knoxville and Macon
RAILROAD CompSSny with oil proper power and
privileges as will enable it to construct a rail-
road from the point at which il enters the St,te
Of Tennessee to Knoxville.
Rcsolred, That our Secretary be requested 10
tion 10 the Board Of Trade of the city Of Ma
con, and 70 pledge our earnest support and CO.
operation in iurthsring the good work.
{. NJ MCGhEE ChuirmSE.
Col McGhee stated that lie had recently Wis
tied Louisville and had taken occasion 10 CON
verse with some Of the officers Of the Louisville
and Nashville road relative 10 the completion
o. the Knoxville and kentucky road. He said
he WAS assured by them that whenever the lat
ter road come 10 n sale under the law which
has recently passed the Legislature r relation
70 delinquent roads the Louisville and Nash
vile road would probably purchase it, He said
the business men Of Louisville were anxious 70
have 8 connection with Knoxville He felt
! soInew hat sanguine Of the completion OF O line
| % Louisville. He thought a committee ought u
( De appointed by our Board Of Trade 10 confer
| with the Board of Trade of Louisville il rea-
| Lon 10 the subject
| Col. Baxter thought this was very important
! enterprise TO u. He thought il would be proper
| 70 call a meeting of the Stoskholders Of The
! Knoxville and Kentucky Road, and obviate the
| delay o! litigation. 1t was important TO the
| public, and important TO the stockholdsrs
| On motion, the President was requested 10
appoint committee 70 visit Louisville in ac-
oOrdance with the suggestion of Col. g. NJ. Nc
Ghee. The President requested time for q day
or two 70 appoint the committee
Col. &. NJ. McGhce stated that n letter had
been received from the Blue Ridge Road signi-
fiug their willingness to purchase the Knox
Vile and Charleston Road, and would complete
i 20 the Little Tennessee River lie also stated
that letter had been received from William A
Gum, Chief Engineer Of the Cincinnati and
Southern Railroad, to gentleman in this city.
assuring him that in the location Of the road
Knoxville would receive full share Of atten-
ton.
The President announced that Prof II
Nicholson had promised to deliver the next
lecture IN the course promised ~ the Board
during the winter.
| Tic Board then adjourned.
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