Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1870-06-23
Reading.
COMPLIMENTARY RESOLUTIONS BY MEETING vi
CITIZENS.

COMPLIMENTARY RESOLUTIONS BY A MEETING OF
CITIZENS.
The Reading papers of Thursday contained
the following report
Pursuant to call numerously signed, a meet
ing of citizens was held last evening i'll the COM
mon Council Chamber, to take action with re-
gard to the reception of the Mayor, Board of
Trade and City Councils of Wilmington to-day.
on the occasion of the opening of the Whining
ton and Reading Railroad.
Daniel Ermentrout, Estl., in the course OF
some remarks. explained the object of the meet
ing, and moved an organization by the appont-
ment of Henry Busiong. Esd, as President,
which was carried.
Max 10th, A. S. Jones and John Miltimore
were appointed Secretaries, and the following
were chosen as Vice Presidents:
H. H. Muhlenberg David Mcknight, Adam
Kutz, Horatio Trexler, II. A., Seyfert, Isaac
Eckert, George D. Stitzel, John S. Richards,
Jacob Bushong, Samuel q. Mayer, b. Frank
Boyer, A. +. Boas and Ammon L. Boyer.
Jesse G. Hawley, Esq, submitted the follow
ing resolutions
WHEREAS, The Reading and Wilmington. Rail.
road is completed and the Board of Trade and
Councils of the city of Wilmington, and large
number of visitors are expected to be present
tomorrow to participate in the opening cere-
monies of the road and
WHEREAS, The Councils of the city of Reading
have shown by their action proper appreciation
of the large advantages that this new railway
line will afford to the cities of Wilmington and
Reading, and the country lying between these
cities, therefore be it
Resolved That we hail the opening OF the
Reading and Wilmington Railroad as an addi--
tional and important step i'll the progress and
DEVELOPMENT of the commercial, manufacturing
and general business interests of both the terri
tory through which it posses and that with which
it connects.
Resolced, That the good feeling which now
prevails between the cities of Wilmington and
Reading We hope and trust may continue and
increase.
Resolped, That we cannot fail to recognize the
great natural advantage OF the city OF Whining
ton as sea port.
Resolved That we congratulate the President
and Board of Directors and Stockholders OF the
Company upon the successful cOnsummation OF
the work, and that this community are under
great obligations to them for the public spirit,
perseverance and ability displayed in the con-
ception and completion of the enterprise.
Resolued, That the superior tact and ability OF
the officers and stockholders of the road is sure
guarantee that they will do full justice to all the
interests with which they will become connected
including the local trade upon the line OF the
road.
Resotued. That Committee of thirteen be ap
pointed by the Chair to act in conjunction with
the Mayor and City Councils, to meet and receive
the visitors tomorrow, at the passenger depot,
corner of Seventh and Chestnut streets, at fifteen
minutes before one o'clock p. M.
Resoiued. That the proceedings OF this meet
| ing be published in the newspapers OF Winning
| ton, West Chester, Coatesville and Reading.
| The resolutions were adopted, and the Chair
| appointed, as the Committee designated, the
| following: J. G.. Hawley, George Lerch, Daniel
Ermentrout, Chas. W. Keim, James Millholland,
Wm H. Hester, E. P. Boas, H. Eppihimer,
Diller Luther, j. Pringle Jones, Thomas l.. Ad-
olson, Isaac McHose and DR.. Jos. Coblentz.
| The meeting then adjourned.