Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-22

tiop Of the read not laid with cross-ties, the
grade was ready to receive the ties, ana an
abundance of material vas lying contiguous
to the point where it will be wanted. The
large culvert at Edlnburg, With the heavy
emblnkment over it, has been properly atten'
ded to, and is in good order now, but, trom
the ezpansible qualities Of the material OF
which the bank is made, it is thought that
time alone will render it as solid and COM
pact as is desirable, though a little attention
will always keep it in safe repair.
Tie Depot buildings are generally 10 good
condition, except the eiifce at Woodstock,
which was erected for temporary Use. The
Committee consider it to be insecure, unccm.
Portable, and unsishtly in appearance, and
regard for the safety of the goods entrusted
to the keeping of the Agent, requires that it
be replaced by a building more suitable for
the transaction Of the cUmpany's business
In connexion with This matter, it is respect
fully suggested that the lard on which the
depot stands be regularly Condemned for the
use of the Company before further expense
is incurred about the premises.
The Committee have Dot had an opportu-
nifty to ascertain how far the resolution If the
Directors has been carried cut, in procuring
insurance against losses by fire on the Com
pany's property, and it is deemed to be Of
Consequence that provision be made. guard.
ing, as far as possible, against any contingent
cy OF the sort that may happen to the bridges
and ii no security Of the kind has been
heretofore provided, it is recommended that
policies on the bridges be procured at the
earliest practicable period.
The uutioished work on the extension to
Harrisonburg, the L5udoun Branch, and on
the Independent line, has not been Inspected
t1is year. The Committee was informed
that the condition of the lines did not vary
much from what it was Immediately after the
suspension Uf the work, and can only now
r~eiterate their formerly expressed favorable
opinions ~ to the value and Importance OF
the several lines above mentioned.
The statements Of the condition of the COM
pany's aft AIRS which will accompany the r.
ports Of the President and Engineers have
been shown TO the Committee, aud will pre-.
sent a fair exhibit Of what has been seen
during the examination of the books, which
the Committee has just made, aud will eua-
Bile the Stockholders to form a proper deci-
sion as to the present prospects OF the trade,
revenue, and general prosperity OF the Com
pany.
TIE minute book Of the Board has beenin-
spectcd, and the various orders carefully read;
they show a careful attention to the interests
OF the Company on behalf Of the executive,
as well as q plain detail of the manner 10
which their important duties have been per-
formed.
The books and accounts of the Treasurer
have also been carefully examined. The
balances are all fairly made out, and the sew
eral items as called by the Committee were
promptly met by appropriate vouchers from
the package neatly f,lJed for preservation.
Not a mistake wac discovered in the years
work.
The locomotives and cars which came un-
der inspection were 10 excellent order, only
two Of the engines required repairs, and the
remainder are sufiJIeut Tor present purposes.
The bylaws have rot been violated, 50 far
as your Clmmit;ee know--and no complaint
las been lodged about the matter. Respect,
fully submitted.
j.? ! ; :1 ( ", ss's:ss, Committee.