Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-11-16
The Railway.

ed anG eloquent men IN our city during the pas
week, who have participated in the discussions
and doings OF the Railroad Convention. These
men gathered at this point from the East and the
Wesf, and brought with them rich stores of expe.
rience and wisdom, from which they poured out
advice and counsel to the members of the Conyen-
ton Perhaps the most prominent of these was
Charles Moran, President of the New York and
Erie Rail Road, and more familiary known as
Twenty five thousand dollar Moran" The fact
that such enormous salary has been paid to this
Railroad King" shows the appreciation in which
he is held by the Directors of that great enterprise,
and the fact thar be has been reelected TO the Of
fee on the same alary is proof that he is the man
for the place.
Mr.. Moran is under the ordinary size, of muscu-
lar build, with thick, short hair and beard His
eyes are restless and keen, and his whole manner
betokens nan of enterprise and energy. His &C.
cent shows his foreign nativity but he has an ex.
traordinary flow of words which he uses with
great power. His theories are excellent and if lie
could persuade everybodyelse to believe as be docs
in carrying out great principles at all times, these
theories could be put into practice, but with the
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almost impossible to make all his ideas practicable
He has however worked some good reforms in his
own road. Mr.. Moran has been the leading spirit
in the discussions OF general principles His ad-
vice has been sought and his counsel listened to
with much Difference. His face is very expressive
of his feelings, and il was really interesting to
watch the changes in his countenance on Satur-
Jaxr tba oe
ment rose and fell During the last hour, his face
showed very plainly that he was much pleased with
the peaceful termination of the stormy debates
He got of joke al Corning's expense which af.
forded some amusement to the meeting. While
speaking of the difficulties between the n. Y. &. E.
and the n. Y. c., year or two since, he said the
n. Y. & E. was the aggrieyed party, and had the
sympathies of the public in general; Mr.. Corning
had not been very great favorite with the public.
as was pretty strongly limited in The recent State
election in New " ork, where, as it is known, Mr..
Corning was candidate for Congress- but failed
of an election.
Mr.. Dennison, President of the Little Miami and
Columbus & Xenia Road, made, during The meet
ing, some most excellent speeches In appearance
seen. With a very fine voice and delivery, he
would attract attention when speaking upon any
subject, and, as practical Railroad man, he was
able to take an active part in the debates When
he speaks, it is to good purpose, his remarks
and arguments being clear and forcibIe. Coming
boldly to the exact point at which he is aiming he
may always be found in his place, guilty of no sub
tenuge, and seeking no eyasions. Searching in his
questions, and open in his assertions he is respect
ed by ALIVE were about to say-friends and foes,
but cannot readily believe that be has any foes
We speak highly of Mr.. Dennison, as we believe
him to be worthy of it. He has been mentioned
as probable nominee for the next occupant of the
Gubernatorial Chair. If nominated, we should de-
light to do him honor.
Mr. L'Hommedieu, President of the Cincinnati,
Hamilton & Dayton Railroad, has taken but little
active part in the debates but this must be attri-
buted to some other cause than incapacity, for it
would be hard to find his superior in general intel
ligence and reliable knowledge of "matters and
things in general" Appleton's Railway Guide for
October is illustrated with portrait and biograph-
ical sketch of this gentleman. From this we learn
that he was formerly printer in the Cincinnati
Ga=stte establishment, of which he afterwards be-
came one Of the proprietors He closed his con-
nection with the paper in ls4s and soon after took
the Presidency of the C. h. & D. R. R. From the
''Guide" we make the following extracts:
He is more sound than snowy in talent-more
substantial, steady, stern and earnest than pable,
plausible or polite. He accomplishes his object by
straightforward, manly means, and by the employ
ment Of good common sense, steady industry and
constant perseverance. He should be known for
decision, independence of action, and judgment;
integrity OF character, practical common sense,
thoroughness, ana economy in business, frankness
of manners, and general efficiency"
Mr.. L'Hommedieu is one of the Oldest, il not the
Oldest, of Railroad Presidents at this time.
Mr.. John Brough. President of the BeIefoutaine
and Indiana R. R., may not be, like some of the
other Presidents, q Judge of the Bench, but if We
may judge by his corpulency, he is Judge of good
living. He was, years ago. Auditor of Ohio, and is
remembered as one of the best officials ever doing
duty at Columbus. He has a pleasant and calm
manner, speaking freely all points of discussion,
and carrying the strength and solidity of his per-
son into his words. Being an old politician, be is
wary and cool, keeping clear Of shoals and convey
ing the idea that he knows he has a right view Of
the matter and means to stick to his position.
Mr.. Geo. Bliss, President of the Michigan South.
ern Road, was Chairman Of the meeting. He ap.
pears just the man represent that extensive line
being old enough to give him much experience and
young enough to retain the vigor of manhood. He
spoke but little in the Convention, but made capi
tai presiding officer. His manner IS calm and IN
rufied, but expresses sternness in his sharp fea
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officer or a careless clerk 10 meet
Mr.. Cass Of the Pittsburgh, Ft Wayne Chicago
3. R. became well known to the Convention by hi
frequent remarks upon points in debate. He il
clear and argumentatiye in his speeches, but appa
rently cares for ones feelings in the least. HI
drives forward to his destination with reference en-
rey to that caring nothing for the obstacles in hi
his path, but rolling over his victims like a ca
of Juggernaut He is man of experience AMI
gives much good advice and is referred to IS gOot
authority upon many matters in dispute.
The two brothers Jewett, one of the Centra
Ohio, and the other of the Pittsburgh, Columbus
Cincinnati, were prominent in the Convention
The former is of me, ium size and dark complexion
speaks heartily, boldly, and with impulse, keepinl
bis thoughts and words confined to the point il
debate, and waxing eloquent as he warns up witt
his subject
Judge Jewett of the P c. L c., is large, grut
and blunt. He brings ont his ideas in few word
and is, in appearance, cross and disagreeabe.-
This however is but his exterior appearance, an
upon acquaintance he is found 10 be pleasant an
jovial companion, being ready to joke with any one
appearances are deceptive" with him, and shoul
spectator hear his gruff voice hurl an anathem
an offending disputant, he would not think to fin
that milk of human kindness" beneath which
really there
Mr.. Brooks, President of the Michigan Centra
B. R., has, at an early age, reached very import