The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-08-16
Testimonial Of Respect to John S. Dunlap

Testimonial Of Respect to John S. Dunlap.
dafc Superintendent If tie Rutland
anu Burlington Rai/rodd
On Wednesday evening, August Sd. a
number Of gentlemen connected with the
Rutland and Burlington Railroad met
at the Bardwell House in Rutland, to Of
fer mark Of respect for the chara ctcr
and services Of the late Superintendent
Mr.. Dunlap was invited to be pres ent
and was addressed in behalf of the other
gentlemen by LYMAN p. WHITE. ESQ. in
the appropriate remarks found below
Mr.. Dunlap replied in a fclicitous and
grateful manner. The tea service of
silver plate presented is worth about four
hundred dollars, and of rich and beauti-
ful workmanship. This presentation is
| no sham, but spontaneous and willing
tribute Of the various Conductors and
employ ecs on the line Of the Rutland &
Burlington Railroad. to one who merit
cd and received their highest respect and
regard for his manly virtues. gentleman.
ly bearing, honesty and faithfuluess in
the discharge of his responsible and on
erous duties.
There were present on the occasion
over three hundred gentlemen. The
meeting was organized by electing
DrGALp STEWART, Esq, President of
the evening. After the presentation
and address by Gen WHITE. and the re.
ply BY MAJ. DUNLAP. short addresses
were made by Benz. 7. REED, ESQ. of
Boston, JOIN W STEWART of Middle.
bury, and THos THATCHER Esq, Pres.
ident Of the Rutland Il Burlington Rail
road Co.
MIR. WHITES ADDRESS
Mr. DUNLAP In behalf of the en-
pioyees Of the Rutland & Burlington
Railroad, | take this opportunity to ex-
press to you their unfoignod regret you
should have declined farther to hold the
office of Supt. on the Road
The fact, sir, is regretted By us upon
the ground, that in your government of
the Road. we placed the most unlimited
confidoncc.
Your decision of haracter-prompt
despatch of busincss-and courteous
treatment towards all in your employ.
we always admired.
Therefore, as memcnto of our res
pect, present in behalf Of your friends
and associates on the Rutland & Bur.
lington Railroad, a .Serrice If .Sircr
Plate.
Accept it sir--in order that when you
look upon it. in future time, we may
have tue satisfaction of knowing that we
are remembered as friends.
Need refer to the many dangers which
we have passed in safety. aud the perils
which kind Providence has avcrted as
necessary to perpetuate our feelings Of
friendship.
| trust not. But sir, wa shall ever
remember the security we have felt.
while the Rutland and Burlington Rail
Road was operated under your system
of government
We shall ever feel that we are inGebt-
ed to yOu for valuable lessons in the
management of Railroads.
We remember that Mt the commence
ment of your services, the road was new
and in an unfinished stotc.
Many extra trains were required to
complete and finish what was deemed
necessary for the final completion Of the
road
We also remember and have the sat
isfaction of believing that amid the null.
tpllciiy Of trains, no road has been more
free from collisions aud accidents.
We regard it as a remarkable coincidcnt
almost unparalleled in the history Of
Railroads, that of the many passengers
transported over the Rutlaud & Bur
lington Rail Road--noue have been Sc
riously injured
We also remember in sadness, that
some of our former associates. have by
fatal accident lost their lives in the scrv-
ice Of the Road.
We lament their loss, bat feel a con,
ISOLATION in believing, that iu the manage
mcnt Of the road, the greatest possible
security has been given to all.
In conclusion have only to add. that
we met as strangers. We part as
friends.
Mr. DUNLAP's REPLY.
GENTLEMEN | hardly know how to
express myself for the kind words that
have been spoken to me, or for this beau
titul testimonial you have presented me-
| am incapable of saying to you what |
feel. When | look back to the time
when | first came with you and pass a,
long to the present, and look at these
familiar faces and this beautiful memen-
to, / wonder, and am led to ask what it
is all for,--have done anything more
than my duty2 have l treated you bet
ter than you deserve2 will answer no
| have not,-men who do their duty are
entitled to good treatment, and if you
have received it from me it was because
YOU were entitled to it. Gentlemen, |
thank you, these words are inadequate
to express my feelings. but they are all
| have at command | thank you, Gen.
tlcmen. These things have value with
the worlds goods, but to me they arc
priceless. ! shall look at them often. l
shall look at them with MINGLED Measure