The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-13


Southern Railroad Association.
MEETING At ASHLAND, HANovkR COUNTY, JULY 8,
Our last report closed immediately after the sp-
pointment of committee to take int consideration
ne 6ss Of through ticket system between
took brief recess and on reassembling the bust
ness proceeded a. follows
Mr.. Sanford, Of the Petersburg railroad, offered
the following, which was adopted
Resolved That committee be appointed to report
upon mode Of regulating the time OF the clocks used by
the railroad companies between Washington and New
Orleans, by uniform standard.
Oommittee-Messrs. Sanford, Wadley and Foote
Mr.. Cooper, Of the Western and Atlantic railroad,
offered the following, which was adopted
Resolved That the classification Of passengers, as
agreed upon by this association March 49, 1855 be
amended as TO make the second class embrace
OF all ages whatever the classification SO amended to
refer TO through tickets only.
railroad offered the following
Resolved That committee, consisting Of the super
ntendens Of all the roads engaged carrying the great
mails south OF Washington TO New Orleans be organized
By the Chair 10 prepare schedule that shall more
nearly give equality OF speed on the different roads,
and reduce the length OF stoppages at Augusta and
sengers If shall be deemed advisable, at certain points,
that will do justice to all the roads interested.
The resolution was adopted.
Nr. ADAMS, Of the Southwestern Railroad, from
the committee appointed at the last meeting to
draught series of bylaws, made a report, which
was discussed, amended and adopted, as follows
name OF the Southern Railroad Association, and its
beers shall consist OF all the presidents and supernten
dents Of each railroad in the Southern States and the
presidents heads OF steamer lines and Of stage lines
running in connection with any Southern railroad may
attend its meetings.
2 A president and secretary of this association shall
be elected by vote OF majority Of members present
at the next annual meeting TO be held the Thursday
after the first Monday in December 1856 at Augusta,
Ga. ,tand annually thereafter at the same time.
s. There shall be regular meeting of this Associa
ton IN each year which shah be held on the Thursday
after the first Monday in May the Thursday after the
first Monday in July at Augusta Ca, and at Richmond,
Va alternately, the next annual meeting be held at
Augusta. The President shall have authority to call extra
meetings at such times and places he may think the
interests OF the Association demand.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Association re assembled, pursuant to adjourn
ment.
Mr.. FREMONT offered the following preamble and
resolution which were adopted -
Whereas is Of vital importance to the roads repre-
sented in this association that uniform and efficient sys
tenn OF management and control be established and
whereas, a thorough diffusion OF knowledge TO the sys
in is OF the highest importance to Southern
Railroad Observation-Disclosures, be it
Resolved, Tba, committee Of nine members five Pre-
sdents and -four Supcrntendents, the President Of this
association to be chairman and the members to be select
ed by the chairman, whose duty Is to prepare aud have
printed and submit 10 the members Of this association,
practicable, report upon the best system Of
railroad management adapted TO the Southern States
especially, to include the following subects:-lst De-
timing the best system OF control directors and presi
dents. I'd. The duties Of superintendent in full with
general view OF the duties OF other principal officers OF the
road. Cd. The best manner OF appointing subordinate
officers 4h. The best system Of tariff Of reights with
the average weight per ton per mile for classes. 5th.
The average rate per mile for passengers to produce the
highest revenue.
Committee-The President, (Mr. Cuyler) Messrs.
Pollard, Ashe, Caldwell Robinson, Fremont, Wad-
ley, Jones and Dodamead.
On motion of Mr.. wadley, of the Georgia Cen
trail Railroad,
Resolved, That committee, consisting of live, be ap
OF goods various roads and TO report to this meeting
tomorrow, by 10 O'Clock A. NJ, classification for the
adoption of tie roads here represented.
Commiltee-Messrs. Yonge, Wadley, Fleming,
Arms and Fremont
Mr.. Wadley made report relative to the estab-
shm Mt Of rolling mill pursuant to t,,: resolution
favor OF encouraging such establishments started by
private enterprise, bat averse to any such PROJECT by
the Association.
The report was adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Fleming,
Resolved, That committee OF three be appointed 70
confer with the officers OF the roads north of Weldon,
and urge the rc-csabshment OF the second train on
sunday.
Committee Messrs. Fleming, Pollard and King.
On Motion Of Mr.. WADLEY-
Resolved. That committee be appointed and request
cd to take into consideration the best form OF rail- the
best mode Of laying track and securing tac joints ami
ventilatng the and excluding there
from sparks and dust and all other Improvements upon
roads and their equipments-the whole having in view
the object securing the greatest degree comfort
tie passenger ard Of attracting travel the railroad
nesand TO report facts and reasons pertaining to the
subject TO the next meeting Of the association.
Mr.. SANFORD, from the committee upon regu-
lating the tine OF the clocks used by the railroad
companies, made report, which was received aud
adopted.
MI FLEMING offered series Of resolutions for the
appointment Of committee 10 collect Information
upon the most feasible plan fer the construction OF
Southern railroad TO the Pacific, and to inquire into
the practicabilty Of the construction OF road on
which the greatest possible expedition between the
tin MI he Do ~ Gc 10 aft
After considerable debate the resolutions were
adopted.
Committee Messrs. Fleming, wadley, Arms,
Cooper and Jones.
on motion Of Mr.. POLLARD, the Convention adj.
journed until O'Clock Wednesday morning.
THE SUPPER.
On Tuesday night complimentary supper was
given TO the members Of the Southern Railroad As
ISOLATION by number of oar prominent citizens,
merchants, manufacturers and others, In the spa.
cious dining saloon OF the hotel at Ashland. The
tables presented most inviting appearance, pro-
fusey spread with luxurious viands, and Handsomely
decorated with bouquets. At 8 o'clock the Armory
band gave the signal by the performance OF lively
air. and the guests at once repaired to the festive
hall. After an hour or two had been very prodta.
bly, and agreeably spent in discussing the good
things prepared for the internal improvement OF
those present, DR.. GIBSON, Of Richmond, arose and
extended to the visiters hearty and cordial wei
come TO Virginia, aud gave the following senti-
The Union Of southern Railroads for the sake OF the
Union.
Afier the band had played the Star spangled Ban.
ner, the following toast was giyen:-
The State q Georgia-So long she possesses King
and Cuyer, need have fear Of her prosperity in
the railroad line.
Judge King ard Mr.. Cuyler were loudly called
for but the former declining 70 respond Mr. Cuyler
arose and made fret rate speech, which was much
applsuded.
The state Of Delaware being toasted, Major Trim.
bic responded ard gave:-
The Engineers Of the United Sates-Nay they always
make substantial railroads and get substantial nay
A sentiment complimentary TO the Old North
State was responded to by Mr.. Ashe, President Of
the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad.
The State OF Alabama was next toasted, and in
response 70 vehement calls Mr.. Pollard, citizen OF
that state, though native OF Virginia, made very
pleasing address
The State of Tennessee was also toasted but Mr..
Arms though loudly called for, declined 10 respond.