The New York herald., 1864-09-19

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engineer The cumi,p viaduot In Wales and numerous
works upon the Continent were monuments Of his skil
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the New York and Erie to Dayton His clear practical
intellect at once comprehended the vas, results which
would dow from the completion of this road and his re-
port was every way favorable He had full confidence
IN the plans OF Messrs Espt and Reynolds and expressed
ninse decidedly from that time the earnest advocate
In the following year tls69) Mr. Reynolds and Mr..
Henry A. Kent "a brolber OF Marvin KENT went TO Eng
land to consult with Mr.. McHenry. While there the
nssoua.ons were completed and lhe contrast was On.
once With the work OF construction.
Such, In brief is the history Of the conception and
growth OF the Atlantic and Great Western Railway of
BY Mr. hcenry with the entire supervision OF she con-
struction on the road how be came here IN time OF
iug the sources OF supply how be brought an army OF
fifteen thousand aborers from Great Britain and the Cana
dss and set them 10 work bow he expended with lay.
sh hand when would further the advancement OF the
work, while he watched with eagle eye for every den-
quency or negligence how his shoulder TO the
wheel and 30 Infused his spirit into his
that the work progressed M by magic how he built
the road At the rate OF mile day, through swamps
and woods through hills and ravnes, until on the
2oth day of Juno the day that ne had prophesied
ne would complete the lay OF ms track the last rail
spiked home streets Dayton by Messrs Ken
nard Kent, Reynolds and other Old and riod friends OF
the roadbehod Ia II not all written In the hearts OF
the people, who have looked and wondered.
aBxsRY VISITS WEST.
And now, the road being completed Mr. mcHenry has
come 70 visit II and TO examine the great work Of his
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private car, accompanied by Mr.. Kenpard Mr.. Bakes
ley, mr. Samuel Wann tof the firm Of hcAudrew 4
3ann, the New York bankers of the road), Mr.. W G.
Hamilton, manager OF the Jersey City Locomotive Works,
and others the party was met at Salamanca by spe
cal train tanning Mr. Reynolds President OF the Nss
York and Pennsy dvisoss and Chairman Of the
Central Board OF Managers H. 6wee,ser, General Su-
perinendent Of the entire line Wm Thorpe, Secretary
j. NJ Dick, Treasurer and c. Calhoun Auditor of Gen.
tra Board f. W. Cummings, Superintendent Locomotive
and Car Departments and the Board of Directors The
party stopped Tor dinner at the McHenry House, in
4 MeadVliie, OF which word must here be said
rus DINING pEpARfMEsT.
IL 10 not All OF railroads. province 10 carry passengers
and freight from place place company may do this
aud vet leave pleasant remembrances the minds OF
rsle era IN railroad travel and make il luxury
With this view he provided broad luxurious cars and
then devoted his attention to the dining depart
Having experienced the miseries OF railroad eating
saloons he went 10 work IN the right remedy the
evil lie proceeded on the principle that If you want
good thing you should to master of the art Hence
be looked about for the best hotel keeper that could be
found. He found him at Cleveland in the person Of R
u. N Taylor formerly of the Angler House In its pamy
days. He engaged him as superintendent Of the dining
department and wis the hearty Of all the
officials OF the road said to him. in effect, go ahead and
| keep our houses they should be, making dining a
pleasure and spending the night luxury Supply the
tables with tho best you find and keep strictly first
class mouse IN every respect u pays, wel and Rood
II not the road will foot the bills.' The result
Meadvle is model is the delight Of soiourners, and
the envy Of other roads II is spacious, elogan. and
complete IN every respect except that It has made itself
such reputation that 1t is not half large enough for Its
i needs.
50 much for the stopping place.
\ WESTWARD.
The excursion party proceeded directly westv1rd to
Dayton Cincinnati and st Louis, the which brought
them from the dock at Jersey City going right through
the whole twelve hundred miles to the Mississippi with
out break From Cincinnati the party the guests
| of the ONO aud Mississippi Railroad which forms
part the grand chain BY this road they arrived al ST.
Louis in forty four hours running time from NewYork,
feat worthy of being emoayoned in letters Of gold.
From st. LOUIS tney proceeded to Chicago thence 70
Cleveland where they arrived last night aud thence by
special train 10 this place. arriving here to-day al three
O'Clock.
Meadville much the Atlantic and Great West.
Railroad s projectors. headvilie, equeny,
desired 10 express its appreciation or the debt and
pared = welcome Mr. Mciensy accordingly. The spa
ciOus depot and hotel prousey and tasefuy deco
rated with flags. banners and notices The American,
English and Spanish fsgsthe las, 10 honor OF the Mar
gus de salamanca who interested with Mr.. McIIen
the construction Of the roadhoated harmoniousy
together and blended thor coors abost the pillars,
and the Red White aud Blue was intermnged with bril-
liant flowers in every available spot The people were
assembled In grcat numbers to honor their guests
everything oonspred render the reception pleasant
one The incoming train was greeted with booming
accompanying Mr. McHenry were Mr. Kenuard, Mr.. C.
Bakesey j. H. r. Rose, Caer Resident Engineer; Il. =.
sweeser general Superintendent j. nsworth, Gene
raj Freight Agent, and all the principal officers Of the
road; S. RHommedieu, OF the Cncnnati Hamilton and
Senator Sherman OF Ohio Geuera schenck ex.Governor
Tod OF Ohio; Marvin Kent President, and other officers
The gne,. OF the day was received by the Burgess and
Council OF the town. after which procession posed
Of all the employees Of the company at this place paused
AZ nine O'Clock the party sat down to bountifu din
ner in the splendid duing hall Of the Mc,enry House,
given by the Central Board to their guest Mr. Reynolds
presided table. and Nr. Kent 1t the other. The
speeches brief but exceedingly appropriate
seldom attends fessvs where tners ses: Of bum
combe and more Of genial hesrtness.
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Its with no ordinary pleasure that share In the mani
festaions o. day on the part Of the e1ens q Mesdy
notice Of yss resura my grateful HANKS
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Alter the dinner The ladies' OF Me,dvle. and they are
many and beautiful, came TO welcome their guests, and
the remainder Of the evening was spent In desfful
bail.
To will 10 devoted examining the extensive
mechanical works which being erected here by tire
company, and 70 resting from the fatigue OF treveing
Then one day 10 visit 10 the ceieersted d region tony
thirty miles from hero, and then the party will
leave for Neu York by way OF Cleveland aud Buffalo.
oPRNlSG OF ruE ROAD
s contemplated TO open the road 70 through passen
ser busnees between Now York and Cincinnati and
Loun, without break OF guage, carly in 1865 That
n VIII attract the bulk Of travel one cannot doubt
who looks nj oil tho advantages which presents The
component parts of this gre through route fol
ows-Now fork and Eric from Jersey City 10 Saaman-
ca four hundred and fifteen mhes the Atlantic aud Great
WcsteTD prOper from SnAmanca Dnyton. three