The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-04-06
For the anderson MtelHgencer.
Air Line Railroad Meeting.


In pursuance of call for meeting of the
citizens to take into consideration the interests
of Anderson in securing the location of the
Air Line Railroad through this place, large
number assembled in the Court House on Sat-
urday evening, April 1st, at early candle-light.
The meeting was called to order by Maj. w.
W. Humphreys, who moved that Hon. J. s..
Murray be called to the Chair, and that James
A. Hoyt be requested to act as Secretary. The
motion prevailed, and the gentlemen selected
went forward to their respective stations.
On taking the Chair, Mr. Murray explained
the object of the meeting in brief and peril
nent manner. He said that the citizens had
been convened for the purpose of taking some
action in regard to the Air Line Railroad,
which was being rapidly located and construct
ed, and urged the great Importance of this line
of communication and the necessity of imme-
diate effort on our part to share its benefits.
He announced the meeting ready for business,
and hoped that some gentleman more familiar
with the subject would give aid and counsel as
to the direction Of this meeting.
An immediate call was made for Gen. j. W.
Harrison, who responded in a short statement
of the history of the Air Line Railroad, from
its inception until the present time, and gave
much information relative to the present pros
poets of this Road and its connections. He
thought the time had arrived when vigorous
action upon our part was imperatively necessa-
ry, and explained the course it was necessary
to pursue, in his judgment, to bring the route
through this place. He advised an earnest
effort on the part of the citizens, and closed his
remarks by suggesting that committee Of dis
Greet and prudent men be appointed to confer
with the authorities of the Air Line Railroad
without delay.
Maj. John B. Moore, B. F. Whitner, Esq,
and various other gentlemen were invited to
address the meeting all of whom concurred in
the suggestion for committee and urged
prompt measures to secure the Road.
At the conclusion of the speeches, the follow
ing resolution was proposed by Mr.. James A.
Hoyt, and was unanimously adopted.
Resolued, That committee of five be ap-
pointed by the Chair to confer with the Presi-
dent of the Air Line Railroad, and any others
they may deem .expedient, and represent the
interests and wishes of this community, looking
to the location of the route through Anderson,
and to report at an adjourned meeting of the
citizens.
Subsequent to the passage of the resolution,
it was deemed best to increase the number Of
the proposed committee, and the Chairman was
authorized to select seven citizens. The follow
ing gentlemen were appointed, namely: J. A.
Hoyt, J. S. Murray, J. P. Reed, B. F. Whitner,
J. B. Moore, N. K. Sullivan and o. H. P. Fant.
The name of the Chairman was inserted by di-
rection of the meeting.
On motion, it was ordered that when this
committee is ready to report, the Chairman of
this meeting be authorized to convene the citi-
zens, so that the report may be presented.
On motion, the proceedings were ordered to
to be published in the Anderson Lateligencer.
The meeting then adjourned, subject to the
call of the Chairman.
JAMES A. HOYT, Secretary.