The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1873-07-17
For the Anderson htelHgencer.
Railroad Meeting at Hartwell, Ga.

Railroad Meeting at HartWell, Ga.
Proceedings of railroad meeting held in
Hartwell, Ga, July 1st, 1873, in the interest Of
the great railroad enterprise which is now being
proposed from Chicago to the seaboard, via the
Augusta and Hartwell Railroad.
The minutes of our last meeting were read
and unanimously adopted.
lat our last meeting the following resolu-
tions were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, we have heard with great gratif-
cation that there is prospect of the Augusta
and Hartwell Railroad being built in connec-
tion with great through line from the West
to the sea; and in consequence of formidable
competition from two rival routes, one by An
derson and the other by Athens, it becomes
essential to the success of the Augusta and
Hartwell Railroad that the nearest, most direct
and cheapest route should be selected for the
location of said road. Therefore,
RESOLVED, That the route we propose as such
is to follow the line of the Blue Ridge Railroad
to Seneca City, the junction of the Blue Ridge
Railroad with the Air Line Railroad thence
to Andersonville; thence down the valley Of
the Savannah River to Augusta.
Resolved, That, to attain the data requisite
to make this appear, it becomes necessary that
a competent survey should be made of said
route, and therefore we organize ourselves into
an association for the purpose of having the
survey made through Hart County.
RESOLVED, That committee of one from each
District of the County, interested in this route,
be appointed to canvass for subscription for
this purpose, and that said committee meet in
Hartwell to report on Monday, 10th inst.
ResoIved, That we invite delegations from
similar committees to meet us on that day from
Elbert County, and from Anderson County,
S. G., and that said committees, if the necessa-
ry funds be raised, be empowered to have the
survey made immediately
The various committees, on making their re-
port on the 18th ult., guaranteed the necessary
amount for the purpose Of making the survey
and from statement received here to-day, the
corps of engineers employed commenced the
survey last Monday, starting at Seneca City
and expect to reach this neighborhood very
soon.
The committees, on again reporting to-day,
show that the necessary amount of money has
been subscribed in this County, and DIR. Clark,
delegate from Elbert County, guarantees the
necessary amount from that county.
Motion made and carried, that the officers Of
our Agricultural Society preside over our Rail
road Association.
Heard few remarks from DR.. Clark, ot
Ruckersville, who feels sanguine of success in
this being the line eventually built as Link
of the great through line. He urges it impor'
tant to our interests that we have convention
to be held as soon as possible, composed of all
the citizens interested along the line from Wal
halla to Augusta, for the purpose of more
efectually uniting our organization.
Motion made and unanimously carried, thai
a Grand Railroad Mass Meeting be held in this
place on the first Tuesday in August next, and g
general invitation is hereby cordially extended
to all persons interessed in this Railroad, and
especially those living along the route, on both
sides of the river, from Seneca City to Angus
ia; also, that speakers from distance be in
vited to be present to address the meeting.
Motion made and carried, that invitations be
sent to the following gentlemen to be present
as speakers: Gen. Harrison, Anderson, S. G.;
Hon. Henry R. Moore, DR.. Casey, and Henry
L: Jackson, Esq, Augusta; DIR. Wilkes, Lin
colnton, and Hon. Elbert Rucker, Ruckers-
vile. Also, this invitation is extended to all
others interested, along the line from Walhalla
to Augusta, to be present as speakers.
Motion made and carried, that a committee
of invitation be appointed, who shall solicit
speakers to attend this meeting.
The following. we're appointed: DIR. Clark,
of Ruckersville, and DR.. ]. s.. Turner and
Capt. J. F. Graft, of Hartwell.
Motion made and carried, that the Secretary
be requested to send copies of these proceed
ings to the Walhalla, Anderson and Athens
newspapers; also, to the Chronicle and Sentinel,
of Augusta, and Elberton Gazette. All of which
are respectfully requested to publish the same
Adjourned to the first Tuesday in August
next.
G. W. sEIDEL, Secretary.