The Camden weekly journal. [volume] (Camden, South-Carolina) 1853-1861, 1853-06-28
J. r. EMERY, Secretary.

The Committee, to whom was referred the
letter of Mr.. Henry w. Conner.gesigning the
Office Of President, and rendering likewise his
resignation.from the Board Of Directors, beg
leave 10; submit the following -
REpoRT:
When Mr. Conner consented to accept the
Office of President of this Company, it isswell
known that he was moved by the most dsin-
terested considerations of public duty, and act
ed in generous disregard of his personal ease
and private interest. His intention, as then
announced, was to devote three years to the
service of the Company, believing that in that
period he could accomplish all the great objects
then deemed essential to secure its prosperity,
and establish it upon permanent foundation.
Three years and half have now elapsed, and
the hopes he then held out have been more
than realized. The removal of the Inclned
Plane at Aiken, and successful construction of
new road without this tedious, dangerous,
and expensive contrivauce. The passage Of
the Sava1nah River at Augusta, an object so
long desired, and Of such vest Importance; and
finally the secure establishment of public con.
fidence in the intrinsic value aud solid charac
ter of the shares of the Company, resulting in
an appreciation of the market value exceeding
one aud quarter millions Of dollars; these are
among the more prominent features hy which
Mr.. Conner admnst ration has been SO hon.
orahly distinguished; while his ardent and self
sacrificing zeal in the service Of the Company,
his vgilaht supervision Of all its v ried utter
ests and laborious application to business. uni.
ted to the{sticcesSu results we have described,
merit The highest commendation and warmest
gratitude Both Of the Board of Directors and
the Stockholders at large.
Under these circumstances, and persuaded
OF Mr.. Conncr's unaffected and sincere desire
10 seek lhe$quiet and repose Of private life, the
Cummittee feel that further appeal to his pub
| lie sp rit would be nnsenerous, and recommend
that Mr.:Conners wishes be cheerfnlly .acqu.
esced iIfaba his resignation from the Presiden-
cy accepted: They would respectfully sug.
gest, :howevef,sthat so much of his letter as re-.
la,es to his resignation from the Board, be in
definitely postponed. in order to retain the as
si>t,nre uf his syaInabIe counseIs as Director;
and rot doobi;ng that the unanimous and cor.
dialassent of the Board vii! te given to the
sentiments and recommendations of this Re
port, The Commit tee respectfully urge the adop
lion ufthe following Resolutions
Resolved, That the Board OF Directors of
the South CaroIua Rail Road Company regard
with grea, satisfaction and unqualified apPro.
batinn the able, Jealous and successful admins
lration ol the affair, OF the. Company on the
part of The President, Henry W. Gunner; Esq.,
during the whole term of his services.
Resolved That they accept his resignation
with pr"fonnd regret, and in obedience only to
his well known and firm decision 10 longersto
continue in office.
Resolved, That they hereby tender to- Mr..
Conner the expression Of the grateful sense they
entertain of the valuable services he has relf
dered to the Company, and request him to re-
tain his seat us Director, and aid the Counsels
OF the Board by his knowledge and experience.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
Signed, {. NJ. FuEMAN,
ii GoURDIN,