The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1874-07-10
OUR RAILROAD.
On the Line of March-Speeches and
Liberal Subscriptions.

On the Line of March-Speeches and
Liberal Subscriptions.
The Railroad party, of prominent speakers
and others, left Marietta last Monday morning,
followed by "0ur Joe" and the Silver Cornet
Baud-the Band wagon drawn by four pranc-
ing steeds. As the baud struck up lively air
the people along the route Thought Circus
was coming. Arriving at
DEANS SCHOOL HOUSE,
we found a large crowd of farmers assembled.
The ladies, God bless them, We're out in full
force, all railroad women, and strongly advo-
eating the claims of the Road. The meeting
was organized and General Phillips led off in
his usual forcible style, uttering many noble
thoughts and pointed PhilI;pics, making strong
appeals and winning many friends to the road
Mayor Spencer, of Atlanta, followed. His
speech was grand, effective and eloquent. He
is railroad man, of nerve, vim and enterprise,
and says our road must be built and more than
that it viii be built. He is as good on Rail.
roads as be is at a Banquet"
General McKessic, of South Carolina, re-
sponded in humorous speech, sensible and to
the point and was greeted with applause. The
party wanted the General to go through with
them, as he is heavy for railroads and good
speaker.
After the speeches liberal subscription was
obtained. A splendid dinner had been prepsl-
ed in sumptuous plenty and the railroad party
waded into it with sharpened appetites. The
farmers around Woodstock and Little River
have plenty to eat, Judging from the way they
loaded down the table with "good things suit
able for the inner man.
CANTON,
the county site, on Tuesday, was thronged
with people. The band discoursed some fine
music and the people focked from all quarters.
Gen. Phillips put the ball in motion in fine
speech, stating the objects Of the meetings
along the line, and then he warmed the people
up to good old fashioned enthusiasm.
Governor Smith followed and be never made
a better speech in his life. He was argumen-
tative and inyincible in his blows, and he hit
hard, vigorous and fast. He is tor our railroad
teeth and toe nails. He says It's necessity
and must be built, and that he will do all in his
power to speed its construction. Bully for our
Governor!
Able speeches were made by Judge Irwin,
Mayor Spencer and Col. james Brown. The
people then responded in very liberal subscrip-
tons, two gentlemen proposed to take $40, 900
stock. This is the way to build our railroad.
Show your faith by your works-press on and
conquer, throw old fogies aside and supply their
places with progressive men,
After partaking of a splendid dinner, the
party returned refreshed to the work. Gen.
P. NJ. B. Young and Col. J D. Waddell, both
pitched in heavy for our railroad. Politics is
generally their theme, but they demonstrated
very credtably that they understand the inn
portance OF railroads and are willing to help
the people At
BALL GROUND,
on Wednesday, the "balp' passed from hand to
hand. and the HhaWl' from mouth to mouth, |
anu HOuO bpooCbCo W0Ic AudAC diiu idiRc buu-
obtained. Plenty to eat, a rich coun.
try, and the people are heart, soul, body and
pocket for the Railroad. IfCobb county would
rally TO the support OF our railroad with the
same liberaity then we would have no fears as
to its success. People Of Cobb come forward
and do your duty The Band discourses ex
cellent music, which adds great interest to the
meetings. They charge nothing for the music,
are Marietta boys, and are all stockholders of
the Road. Their services are duly appreciated.
JASPER,
Pickens county, comes in On the programme
for Thursday. The people are enthusiastic on |
the subject, and this grand railroad revival has
eloquent preachers along and many converts |
and plenty of subscriptions will be secured to
the Road. The Journal is always ready TO
work for the enterprise and is faithfully seek
ing to keep our people stirred up and posted.
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