The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-07-14

After the transaction of the regular business of
the Board, the following proceedings were had:
A letter presented and read from H. R. Rey-
nolds, ESQ.,, President of the Board Of Public
Works of the State of Maryland stating that at a
regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners,
held on the 1lth instant the following gentlemen
had been elected Directors of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company on the part of the State
Benz. G. Fitzhugh, of Frederick; S. +. c. Brown,
Geo. +. Whitaker. of Cecil; VIM w. Johnston,
John M. Smith, John Coates, Henry S. Landlord,
VIM. H. Stewart, Robt. Fowler and George W.
Robinson.
With the exception of two, all the Directors on
behalf of the State, sworn in and took their
seats yesterday.
The Committee on Transportation and Machine
ry made a report, IN which they recommended the
erection of second class station at Watersville
and appointed Charles R. Waters, Esq.,, agent
The report was adopted.
The Committee on Construction also reported at
some length upon unmportant matters however.
he Committee on Finance made report, in
which embodied report from the Treasurer
of the sinking fund for the redemption of the orgi-
nal ground rents on Camden Station, and for the
payment of the mortgaged debts of the Company,
of which funds the President and Treasurer are
the Trustees. A full statement OF all the invest
ments account of these funds was also in the re-
port.
The committee likewise recommended the pay
ment of certain coupons due in 1866 from bonds
of the Northwestern Virginia Railroad, guaran-
teed by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company,
which had hitherto not been claimed. The entire
report was concurred in and adopted with unanimi-
ty;
VIM. h. Travers presented communication from
Messrs. Poole Hunt, of this city, relative to fur
nishing car wheels for the use of the company,
at price as low charged by Burk & Lobdell OF
Wilmington, Delaware. He moved its reference to
the Committee on Purchases, with instructions to
call to their aid the Master of Machinery.
COL VIM. H. Stewart moved to lay the communi-
cation on the table, which was carried by the fol-
| lowing vote.
Yeas-Messrs. Stewart, Taylor, Thompson, Chap
man, Coates, S. w. NTH, Burns, johnson. Hack,
! Whitaker, Robinson, Starr, 0Donnell, Brown and
| Gregg-l5.
Nays-Messrs. McComas, H. C. Smith, John NJ
Smith, N l.. Wood, Travers Fowler and Pentz
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At the close of the regular business of the Board
the President stated it was his painful duty to
nounce the death of that most valued officer and
worthy gentleman, DR.. w. S. Woodside, formerly
Master of Transportation. and more recently Pay
master of the Company.
For upwards of a quarter of a century his con-
nection with the service in various important posi-
tons OF authority and responsibility had been dis
tinguished by perfect uprightness answering ener-
| gy, courageous performance of duty, and general
fidelity and devotion to the interests of the Com
| pany.
His clear mind, unbiased adherence to systems ar
ranged with care and ability, has impressed COM
prehensively discipline in the service of the Bati-
more and Ohio R. X. Co., which has produced most
| satisfactory frution, and for which his memory
should De forever held IN nigh consideration.
The President doubted not it would be melan-
choly pleasure to indicate their esteem, regard and
! appreciation officer, and as a man.
At the close of the remarks Of the President, Mr..
Samuel W. Smith presented the subjoined resolu-
lions which unanimously adopted:
Resolped That this Board deep regret
of the death of Dr. VIM. s. Woodsde the late Master
| Transportation and Paymaster of this road.
Resolred That his long service and his entrng devo.
on to the best interests Of the Company, exhibited
times and unde all circumstances, secured him the
confidence eye mir durin
history of the road and entities his memory the
signal notice OF the road
h ResOred That further remark of respect the
Board will attend his funeral on morrow and that
copy of these resolutions bereayed family