The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-17
BARBEcUEp AT MOUNT VERNON.
Maj. Belknap and Col Warren Talk
railroad in MONTGOMERY County.

Maj. BeIknap and Col Warren Talk
Railroad in Montgomery County.
Tie representatives Of the city Of Savan-
nab aud the Central railroad who attended
the railroad barbecue rendered them by the
citiz ms Of Montgomery county returned
yesterday morning from Mount Vernon
and report having been very pleasantly en-
tertained.
The party consisted of Maj. NJ s.
Belknap, Col. J. L. Warren, Mr.. E. 81.
Green, Mr.. John l. Young, Mr.. Young
Mcintyre and General Manager Belknap's
private secretary, J. y. Finney, who re-
ported the meeting. They were met at
composed of Messrs. Macarthur, Carswell
and Phillips, and after luncheon made &
start for Mount Vernon distance Of twen-
ty-one miles. They reached their destina-
ton about II O'Clock Tuesday night and
we're safely quartered at the residence OF
Mrs L. McCrea. The following morning
dawned with a clear sky and the people be
gan to as Semble at an early hour. At 1920
o'clock the number had reached about 800.
Ceremonies were then opened with rrayer
by Rev. w. A Jones. Col. H w. Carswel
then spoke a few appropriate words Of
welcome and introduced Maj. NJ. S.
Belknap.
Maj. Belknap stated very clearly the OBJ
Ject OF the meeting, to discuss the building
OF the Savannah and Western railroad,
which he said will certainly be built in the
near future, and that contrary 70 the usual
process followed by the usual railway pro-
moter, he had come not to ask their money,
or subscriptions Of any description, but
only their friendship aud good will for the
present and future, aud their hearty sup
port Of the business Of the road. That the
eat erprise was under taken by what was es-
sentlally, in every particular, from top to
bottom, Georgia company, which, from
the extent CT its value and its Interest in
the state, is fully and heartily committed
to the care of the commercial interests Of
Georgia. That, i'll support If this. it was
ready at ali times to develop any section of
the state within the limits OF it's territory
without cost to its people, and therefore ex-
pected and felt that il would receive their
hearty support; that the wealth of the state
was increased only by money from without
that was brought into it, and it was there
fore clear To those casting their fortune
with them that they should have friendly
feeling, which he hoped would be mani
Tested in conscientious regard in all their
dealings, particularly when they come to
pas upon the death of stock that had been
crossed by train, and he hoped that they
would see that the breed was not raised by
such crossing from scrub to Jersey
cattle" or from razor backed hogsn to
"Berkshires -
Maj. Belknap conveyed to them the
message Of Gen. Alexander, expressing his
regrets at not being able to be present, but
that the reason Of his absence should make
then most willing to accept his excuses, as
he was busy making t. % necessary arrange
ments for the funds wherewith to construct
the Savannah and Western. He also spoke
for about thirty minutes upon the details
OF the road; the character of its business,
etc, and his remarks were received with
attention, favor and pleasure at the pros
pectlve fulhllment of the earnest desires of
the people.
The impression made by the people upon
their guests was a most agreeable one in
every particular. The inhabitants of that
section, it seems, are of direct Scotch
descent, and are endowed with all the
industry. thrift, and aimable qualities Of
that people.
1t was understood that while there are
comparatively few people of wealth in the
district, that everyone is in comfortable
circumstances; possessed of reasonable
property, and that unmortgaged, and
themselves out of debt. This was evil
denced by the tasty dressing of the ladies
present. Personally, it was a most at
tractive gathering; the women being pos
sessed of beauty, and the men of the highest
type of manly appearance. With such a
character of inhabitants, the very best re-
suits may be looked for as soon as the sec
ton is opened to easy access, and the ad-
vantages of rapid transportation.
Remarks were made by Messrs. Green
and Young, and speech from Col. Warren
closed the exercises. The Judge was
greeted with cheers as he arose, and his re-
marks were both interesting and amusing
explaining fully the intention of their visit,
and the determination of the Central to
build them line, and to put them in direct
communication with market for their
products. You know me, says the Judge,
"or if you don't know me, l know you.
was born right up here on Hungry and
Hardship creek, and | have now come
back TO tell you that we are going to give
you road. do not propose to lie idle and
see the country where | was born undevel-
oped. 1t is good country, and, with your
assistance, we are going to give you what il
deserves. All we want is the right of way
and your good will, and we will do the bal
arce, and won't be long at it."
Judge Warren also explained the advau-
tages and disadvantages of the several pro-
posed routes. and why it might be impossi-
bic to run directly through Mount Vernon,
though, we will" he said, "get it Just as
near you as possible
The crowd then repaired to the tables
that were bountifully spread and delicious
repast was enjoyed. At $3.50
o'clock the party started on
their return trip. They reached the
palatial residence of Mr. Walter Macarthur.
whose estate is one OF the finest in the state
They remained, on the invitation of that
gentleman, for supper and were delight
fully entertained. At 10 o'clock they were
driven to Lumber City. They are very en-
thusiastic over the proposed railroad, and
as for the gentlemen from Savannah, one
and all, pronounce the trip one OF the most
enjoyable ever made, and the kindness of
their friends Of Montgomery county will be
long remembered.
PAT FALLON THE WINNER.