NP, RSTD 12/11B/1861

From the Raleigh Standard
 
December 11, 1861
 
For the Standard
Railroad Meeting
   At a large and enthusiastic meeting of citizens of the county of Rockingham, North Carolina, convened at Reidsville, on the 28th of November, 1861; on motion, Alfred Reed, Esq., was called to the Chair, and James Irvin and Joseph Holderby, were requested to act as Secretaries.
   By request, Col. John H. Dillard explained the object of the meeting; and before taking his seat, showed in his usual felicitous style, the importance and great necessity of a connection between the Richmond & Danville and the North Carolina Roads, both in a commercial and military point of view.
   When he concluded, Dr. T. W. Keen was called for, who responded in a few pertinent and well timed remarks, saying that he had nothing to add to what had been so eloquently uttered by Col. Dillard, except to endorse, as he did most heartily, all that had been said by him -- and that he took that occasion, to tender his own and the thanks of this community to President Davis for his notice of this section of the old North State.
   On motion, the Chairman appointed a committee of ten persons, to draft resolutions for the consideration of the meeting, as follows:
   Col. John H. Dillard, Fr. T. W. Keen, Robt. P. Richardson, Esq., Dr. W. J. Courts, Dr. E. M. Powell, Capt. J. A. Bennett, Dr. B. S. Patrick, John C. Rainey, Esq., Col. S. H. Boyd, and J. Holderby, Esq., who, through Col. Dillard, reported as follows:
   Whereas, We have believed for many years, that a connection between the Richmond & Danville Railroad, and North Carolina Central Road, was a matter of vital importance to this portion of our State, and that the interest of both of the aforesaid Roads would be much enhanced by such connection; and, as we are now engaged in war, we believe the necessity for the immediate connection of these Roads, must be apparent to every friend of the South; therefore,
   Resolved, That we have read with pleasure, the message of President Davis, in which he clearly recommends the connection of the Richmond & Danville with the North Carolina Central Road -- said connection to be made at Danville and Greensboro'.
   Resolved, That while we have our individual preferences as to the location of said Road, yet, we pledge ourselves, whenever a charter shall be granted by the States of Virginia and North Carolina, or by the Confederate Congress of America, to give all the influence we possess, and all the material aid we can command, to the early construction of said Road, wherever it may be located by a competent Engineer selected for that purpose.
   Resolved, That our representatives in Congress, and our delegates to our State Convention, be, and they are hereby requested, to use their influence to have this Road constructed at the earliest period possible.
   All of which were adopted by acclamation.
   On motion of Col. J. H. Dillard, the Secretaries were requested to furnish a copy of the foregoing resolutions to Col. R. C. Puryear and to our delegates to our State Convention.
   On motion of S. A. Ratliff, Esq., the Secretaries were requested to forward copies of these proceedings to the Editors of Richmond, Danville and Greensboro' papers, with request that they publish the same, and that all other papers favoring the enterprize, be requested to copy them.
Alfred Reed, Chm'n
J. Irvin, Secretary
J. Holderby, Secretary

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