Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-09-01
U. Hubbard, cambridge Crowell, A. P. Ben.

| james w. NOTtn, d. SHERMAN, ". II. NICE a0-
den, Samuel Bunker, Marcellus Steward,
John Fl. Allen, John WATSON, John Pierce,
| Sewall A. Dinsmore, Seth Goodrich, Walter
G. Jewett, j. w. Hilton, S. B. Cragin, S. d.
Lindsey, L. B. Jones, James r. Hilton, Jo-
siah Butler and All Staples.
Thirteen of the above corporators were
present. Col. Dewitt, who was absent on
| account of sickness, sent his regrets and ex.
pressions of interest in the projected enter
prise
L. ID. Emerson of West Waterville, called
the meeting to order and said that the proper
legal notices had been given calling the meet
ing.
Z. F. Pillsbury Of Augusta, was called TO
preside, and VIM. Atkinson of Embden, made
Secretary.
On motion of John Pierce of Embden, the
charter granted by the last legislature was
accepted.
Mr.. Atkinson Of Embden, was called upon
to make statement in regard to the proposed
line, as he had investigated the subject
thoroughly. He said that railroad had
been chartered from the south side of the
| river at Quebec with a view of connecting
with road that shall go to Wiscasset. Que
bee people have applied to Government for
aid, and it has been granted. They had been
to London and purchased their iron; forty
five miles of the road would be completed at
the close of the present season. There is
every prospect that the road will be built at
once to the Canada line. Shall we build to
North Anson, and fill the gap? Quebec has
a fine harbor and is destined to become the
commercial emporium Of the great lakes
The building of the sixteen miles from Angus
| ia to West Watervlle, he thought would en-
sure the construction ofthe line to Wiscasset,
which has the most magnificent harbor in the
world, and is on the direct highway to the
British channel, having many advantages
over the harbor of New York. This would
make grand and cheap avenue for the tram
sit of breadstuffs. AS Augusta has the bene-
fits OF tide water in the summer, and lies With
in an hours ride of splendid winter harbor,
the advantages to be derived by the city by
the construction of such road cannot be
overestimated. II would speedily develop
her manufactures. Should the towns of West
Watervile, Sidney and Augusta subscribe
five per cent. of their valuation, the road will
be built.
On motion of Mr.. Emerson, the following
committee were appointed TO report the names
of nine Directors Of the road L. ID. Emerson
nf West Voterr;Iia Al StonIoa of tuoua,a
John Fierce of Embden. The committee re-
ported and the following gentlemen were by
ballot chosen Directors:
II. A. Dewitt, Augusta.
Z. F. Pillsbury, Augusta.
l. ID. Sturgis, Augusta.
James w North, Augusta.
+. A. Field, Sidney.
John L. Hubbard, West Waterville
J.. ID. Emerson, West Wateryille.
S. b. Cragin, Norridgewock.
John WATSON, Arson.
The following committee were appointed to
draft code of bylaws, and that the Direct
ors be authorized to accept the same, to be
reported at future meeting Of the Directors
Al Staples, l.. ID. Emerson, Brainbridge
Crowell.
Mr.. Hubbard of West Waterville, largely
interested in having cheap transportation, and
Mr.. Pillsbury Of Augusta, made remarks ia
vorable to the building of the road. feel
ing of courage seemed to be manifested by
all present, and determination variously ex-
pressed that the road ought to be built. The
company are authorized to have capital
stock of not less than 1000 or more than 5000
shares of the par value of $50 each, and to
issue bonds for the raising of money to ac-
complish their objects.
A meeting of the Directors will soon be
held, and it is limited that the following Of
ficers will be chosen: Col II. A. Dewitt.
President; Hon. j. w. North, Treasurer; f.
f. Pillsbury, Esq, Clerk.
Reunion OF the Ninteenth Maine.
few officers and men of the old Nnteenth
Maine Volunteer Infantry, met in Portland
one year ago and organized for reunion to
be held at Bath, August 25th, 1874. Accord
ingly on the morning of the 25th inst, all the
conveyarces to the city were watched with
eager eyes for some familiar face. Soon
crowds were seen to assemble on Front ST.
4 smiling face and hearty shake Of the hand,
gave evidence that joyous good time was
pending.
About 8 2. NJ. the boys began to assemble
at the City Hall, and at 3 80 p. Nj. the Presi-
dent, Gen. l. w. Starbird called the meeting
to order
Records of last meeting were read by the
Secretary and approved.
The meeting was then open for the transact
ton of business. 1t was suggested by the
Chair that a nominal list of those present be
furnished for record, which was taken by COM
panies, giving the rank and company the same
as when they left Bath twelve years ago.
Field and Staff Oficers-Colonel, F. d.
Sewall; Lieutenant Colonel, f. E. Heath
Surgeon, j. G. A. Halves; Quarter Master,
J. W. Wakefield.
Company Alt, j. W. Spaulding; Sergt.,
J. w. Tucker; Mus, j. l.. Brown; Privates,
c. ii. Coleman, w. +. Budle, f. II. Smith,
T. j. Gaubert, j. p. Lancaster, w. II. Smith,
X. w. Groves.
Company B.-Privates, b. 0. Sanford, /.
S. Hewitt.
Company C.-Sergt., Albert Whittemore