The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1875-03-30

lne loliowlng, tnOuSn uateu on the
18th, was not handed to us until our
paper of the 23d was issued.-ED.
SPIRIT .,,.r..
Railroad Meeting at tMiltOnsburg.
The citizens of Miltonsburg and vi
cinity held a meeting on the 18th inst,
:he object of which was to ascertain the
Feeling Of the citizens along the line of
the contemplated road by way of Malaga
and Beallsville, and to learn to what ex.
tent means for its construction can be
secured. ~.
The meeting was organized by ap-
pointing James Armstrong, Chairman,
aud T. S. Fowler and Alexander Har-
|desty, Secretaries. .,v.er-s -..-..e
The Chairman, after calling the meet,
ing to order, stated its object, and in
troduced F. Atkinson, Esq, of Noble
county, who delivered an address on the
subject of Railroads in general, and the
proposed road in particular
The speaker gave an outline of the
causes which gave birth TO the contem-
plated enterprise He showed to what
extent various lines are affected by the
trade Of the region proposed to be trav-
ersed, and also gave brief history of
the railroad projects which had failed.
He presented facts and figures proving
that the people are grievously burdened
by the exorbitant charges Of the B &
O r r. and thought this should arouse
the people to sense of their duty =
His figures tended to prove that this
section pays annually eight thousand
dollars railroad charges, more than it
ought to pay, and this in heavy freights
alone. On express freights, such as
butter, eggs, small fruits DC, the char
ges are still more intolerable.
He spoke also Of the advantages of
a road, and ofthe ability of our people
to secure one, urging that they would
be amply repaid in increased facilities
and lower freight tariffs. He dwelt up
soa the lie and animasion whieh-itwould
infnse into business, and of the various
new pursuits which would become lu.
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crative.
/, Recurring to the prospects for the
success of the proposed road, he stated
that the stock now subscribed was suffi.
cient to build it to certain points, and
that the pledges given on the eastern
end enabled him to predict almost with
certainty that the road would be com.
lpleted. asH Hfi'4raara a9mz
He stated that officers in charge de.
signed to avoid all mistakes so far as
human foresight could avoid them, an6
would refuse to expend the peoples
money until they were satisfied that the
subscription was equal to the amount
required. idY d ,vea 81
After Mr.. Atkinson had concluded
remarks were made by various others
Mr.. Atkinson offered the following
Resolutions which were adopted: dr
\ Resolved, That the construction of .
line of railroad from McConnelsville tt
Bellaire, upon either of the proposed
routes, will be of great importance, ant
of the utmost benefit to the peopl,
along both routes, in the development
Of the country, and the equalization o
transportation; and further, that thi
meeting pledges itself to use every ef
fort t o assist in the construction of th'
same. .e
Resolred, That we, the people o
Miltonsburg, Malaga and surrounding
: country do freely place ourselves in. tn
line to do battle for the same, and tha
we will subscribe stock for the compile
ton of said road.
Resohed, That the proceedings o
this meeting be furnished the county pa
lpers for publication.
JAS. ARMSTRONG, Pres't.
T. S. FOWLER, Sec'y.