The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1882-05-23

Gen. Warner repurted that the T
of way was largely secured, and bul \ !.
tie trouble or expen was anticipated in
securing the remainder.
EVENING SESSION.
In the evening very large crowd GIL
ed the city building and it was notice
able that large proportion ci the sub
stsntial citizens we're present. Mr.. Reese,
called the meeting to order, and named
Wm G Barnard Esq, of Bellare, for
chairman. Mr.. Reese was appointed
secretary. Mr. Barnard, in taking the
chair, stated the object of the meeting
very briefly. He sail money had been
raised all along the line of the load to
encourage lis building, and tonight rep
resentatives from all the counties, town.
ships. and towns we're present to know
what Bellaire would do in the matter.
The road will benefit Bellaire as much
as it will Marietta We are all interes-
ted in its construction, and should aid il
with our means.
WARMERS SPEECH
In response to numerous calls Gen. A.
j Warner came forward and said. That
there is necessity for this road no one
will deny. That a road will be built
down one side or other OF tue Ohio
river is as sure as fate, and that within
the next year or two. Looking over
the map south of Us We see two gres.
railroad systems passing from the sea-
board to the great west. One vi them
is loop of the B. & @, while another
equally as important crosses below this
and also penetrstes the west. On the
north side OF the Ohio other roads
branch out and from come ctions with
Others OF the large systems crossing the
northern part OF Ohio. II this should
be built, il would intersect all these great
reads, and draw from them It's share Of
the merchandise carried by them, and al.
most at once Become. an imp ortant fac.
tor in Western roa F"
Finally" sail the G .neral in conclu-
sion, Hhere will he ROAD built here or
over there L., it he here; we have
from one-hait to two-thir,is Of the righ:
OF way. The half OF the subscription
has been raised, ID the rest. with the
proper Effort, can he done The general
inquiry is {: "What is Bellaire doing ?"
People down the liver have helped you !:
now help yourselves, and let Us build
the greatest and grandest road in this
valley"
Mr. Barnard said united effort would
accomplish the feat. He knew Bellaire
when she was not one-EAlrth as able to
subscribe as she is now. Aluding to
the park, Mr.. Barnard continued: 81
think i; would be good project TO. sell
this so called park and inv st the S40,-
600, we could realize from the sale in
this road. would rather see the S40,-
900 iu tie road than in q public
square surrounded by board fence I"
Mr.. Barnard then spoke enthusiastically
in favor OF the road. and urged all to
do what they could for il.
SHORT SPEECHES
At the conclusion OF Mr. Barna ID g
remarks, short speeches we're called Tor.
and Mr. John DUB )is said "rhere is
no effort made to raise money. We
have treated our neighbors disgracefully.
We have the money. A little from one
and little from all and We will succeed" :"
W. A. Gorby said he felt that he
would assist, but not make u speech.
Col. d. Rankin-Can't make a speech
nor raise $4,000. but will give 80 or so
Col Cash-WiIl do all can to raise
money. and do my share.
NJ. Sonneborn-"As mercHant think
more of the Ohio Valley, than the B d
s. w and will do my share"
Gen. Warner-Tbis, now, will not
stop al Marietta. Beyond GalIipnIis it
requires hut few links to connect with
the Tennessee and Georgia, one of the
largest in the United States.
P T. King-"Neyer made speech,
but will do what can to encourage "
Fl. Roemer-"If we all put our shoul-
ders to 1t we can raise II"
W J McLsin-"Our capitalists don't
take hold right"
W G. Barnard-"Probably I could
raise q 81 .000;" others say so and 30.
There is little, too much coldness. The
across creek glass houses, &c. Let