Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1853-09-16
INSTRUCTIONS TO STATE PROXIES AND d.
RECrURS


In addition the abstract of the proceedings Of the Board
Of Public Works their late session, published 10
per of Tuesday last We to-day, present readers
OF instructions adopted by the Board and be address
3D. 10 circular FORM the several proxies and Directors ON
behalf Of the State, in the works of internal improvement
In which the Commonwealth is interested They will be
f,1nd very appropriate and important, and if faithfully
sa e. ssaS hEh S ss
been literally appropriated and expended in their behalf
Those instructions Of based upon the presup-
ton that each company is possessed of efficient dircc-
~ who will chccrluy and promptly cooperate with the
Board OF Public Works in the audabc effort TO nusc new lie
and vigor into Improvements and 10 bring them TO
speedy and successful completion H. however, this pre-
sumption Is erroneous through these instructions the Board
viii informed of the fact and consequently
be the prepared apply the proper remedy We ad
mre this the part Of tho Board il in keep
ing with all they have done since they into olce
spd we sincerely it will inspire all with whom they
are officially connected with like spirit OF energy industry
and promptness. Should this be So Virginia will much
more speedily than many suppose realize profits from
her wise and patriotic investments
Tho following the instructions
lsi Proxies 70 instructed where such regulation
ists to procure tho adoption of Law requiring
ally the appointment ut u Committee ascertain and re
por upon condition and management Of each improve
ment mode of keeping it's bucks and financial Affairs
how s charges and expenses muy be reduced or pohbted
and establish economical systematic and efficient ad
mlniRration Of the Campany.
3D. Directors instructed To pursue similar course III
the meetings Of their respective Boards.
3D. Both Proxies aud Directors instructed at such
times they may think proper make spuciu reports +"
this Board upon the subjects Committed To their charge.
4h To the vote of the State against the employment
of Engineers who have engagements out Of the State anh
tor the removal Of those employed unless they will
relnqush their other engagements and in all 10
ploy none but competent md skitnl Engincers
9Th. To at the first meeting which they pre-
seat II 1t has no, already been done for the immediate
paraton transmission this Board uf hlup Of
been already prepared for the transmission of there
of in like manner.
under their CHARGE and report the result of their investiga
zion 10 this Board.
7th TO against my agreement pay for work, with
the Stock of The Company without special authority from
this Board
6th To procure regulation requiring the disbursements
of each Company far practicable 10 be- made through
the Banks most convenient Ia the Company
9Th To hold meetings of The Board of Directors at least
in three along the line Of each Improvement
and report this Board ls the condition aud progress
the work. 3D. the distance under contract aud the distaucr
to let; Sd the time when tho Improvement VIII be compile.
led 4h the number of Engineers and their salaries 5t
Tho number Of hands employed and the paid for work
and all other information deemed important.
10Th. The acceptance by Director Of my Contract for
construction Of materials or the work under his charge
s incompatible with his duties and vi" be considered by
this Board as resignation of his office.
Resolved. also That the said be informed that il
10 desire of this Board President Chief En-
gineer in each Improvement should nspect person. It's
entire line at least In each month, IL practicable
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ExPresident Tyler is sojournng the Exchange Hotel
10 this city We are happy find that the health OF this
distinguished citizen peicephy impaired by the
poach Of age. lie still displays u the vigor ami freshness
of his more youthful days
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