NP, TD 5/10A/1861

From the New Orleans True Delta
 
May 10, 1861
 
Mobile & Ohio Railroad
   Last night was a good and most pleasing day for the stockholders of this road and the citizens of Mobile. It was the occasion of the official announcement of the completion of the Mobile & Ohio railroad. Governor Brown, president of the road, called the meeting to order and made his report, after which he vacated the chair. On motion of Gov. Whitfield of Mississippi, Dr. Jackson, of Tennessee, was called to the chair and J. P. Rutland, Esq., requested to act as secretary.
Reg., yesterday

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