Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-03-19
THE EWORLEANs BATON ROUGE
&pACIFIC RAILROAD.

way, accompanied by Judge Howe,
attorney of the Company, MAJOR
Morse and some of the engineers,
reached our city for the object OF con-
ferring with our citizens regarding
the matter of selecting depot grounds,
right of way for the branch road con-
Meeting Baton Rouge with the main
trunk, etc.
Through the kindness of Capt. Chas.
Stewart tug boat was placed at the
disposal of the party, who embarked
thereon at about ten A. NJ, in com
pany with Col. f. w. Robertson, Mr..
William Garig and Mayor Jastremskl.
The tug ran up as high as the Crosse
Tete Railroad Depot, after which she
descended the river down to Judge
Robertson's place, in West Baton
Rouge.
Upon inspecting the bank, the en-
gineers decided that the most eligible
site for depot grounds would be the
lower side of the Oaks plantation,
owned by Nh. Ed. J. Gay.
The river was then crossed when
the party landed at the brick yard,
whence they examined that portion OF
the city, with an eye toward the pro-
posed road to Clinton.
Returning,the gentlemen were hos
pitably entertained at the handsome
mansion of Mr.. VIM. Garig, after
which there was assembled u confer
ence of such citizens as could hastily
be convened ut Mr.. Garig's Office.
President Whcelock informed the
citizens present that it was ex-
pected by General Dodge, that Baton
Rouge should donate twenty-five acres
of land for depot grounds in West
Baton Rouge and aid the Company in
the matter OF obtaining the right OF
way from the terminus to the junction
with the main line, distance OF from
six to seven miles. He stated that
upon the written pledge given by the
gentlemen present that the people Of
Baton Rouge would subscribe thu
amount necessary to accomplish these
ends, the contract would be signed
whereby force would be put to worl
immediately to construct the salt
branch and that under all probablilit,
Baton Rouge would be in full com
m,,pication with New Orleans b.
july LIST. 1t was necessary that u
immediate answer should be give
him before his departure for New OI
leans. which would place at 4 o'cloc]
After q short consultation the CIT
zens present concluded that the lnte'
ests of Baton Rouge demande
prompt and decisive action. Trustin!
therefore, that the engagements tht
would enter into would be sustaint
by their fellow citizens, they SUI
scribed their names, with the accep
auce fool. Wheelock, to the tolloN
iuc. which is the substance of t
agreement:
The signers agree to raise by ST.
scription among the people Of Bat
Rouge a sum not exceeding twel
hundred dollars, to be used in p1
chasing twenty-five acres OF Land
the Oaks plantation, IN west ba'
Rouge, same to be used for tempor'
terminus and depot grounds. The G
zens agree to employ notary
their expense, who will take the
cessary steps to procure the right
way, etc.
In consideration OF the above,
Company agreed to commence W
at once and not to allow the establ
ment of grog shops or stores on
lands given them.
They further agreed to estab
their terminus and depots in the
of Baton Rouge as soon as the Z
ton Railroad reaches that point. l
will. then, also, place steame
transfer the trains back and t
across the Mississippi. The fol
inc gentlemen upon these condlt
signed the agreement: Messrs'
Garig, A. Rosenheld, Richard BIT
Charles Week, John d. Fisher