The Vermont transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1864-1870, 1867-08-23
sr. A1pAxs, VI, August 10, 1861

tlIilb lltt iAlONHh Nii' hiN'ithA VI
your widely circulating journal, to say
few words in relation to Locomotive
Engineers, more especially those Of
the Vermont Central II. r., with whom
/ am associated.
All mechanical professions, of any
magnitude, have long been known to
the world spcculatively as well as oper-
atiyely Being organized as band
of brothers, they are the better enabled
to maintain their honorable profession
and protect themselves against impos
tors and the unskilled, who would
otherwise wrest from them, not only
their labor, but in time ruin their
reputation as craftsmen. 1t also unites
them upon all points of general inter
est, tending to their Advancement;
thereby elevating their standing in
society rs men.
The already large and constantly
increasing railway system Of transpor-
tation on this continent, developes the
fact that the profession of n Locomo-
tive Engineer, hcnceiorth, is to form "a
large class in society. Some Of the
prominent engine-men Of this country
and the adjoining British Provinces
conscious of this fact, and believing
that an organization, similar to other
distinct classes of workmen, would
benefit the Engineer as well, effected
the establishment of Society known
as the Grand international Division of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi-
neers; such Grand Division to have
power to grant Charters for the form
ing of subdivisions; also make laws
for their government. The Engineers
of the Vermont Central II. r., deem
ing tho objects Of such an organiza-
ton laudable and worthy of their sup
port as engine men; trusting that the
officials of the road would derive ben
efts therefrom also, procured Il char
ter for the purpose of organizing q
subdivision. And in effectng such
organization the most happy results
have been realized, exceeding the ex
pectations Of the most sanguine. The
good will and hearty cooperation of
our officers, which greeted us on every
hand, is gratifying in the extreme.
Our widely honored Chief Manager
John G. Smith, who is eves thought
full, and always exhibits great degree
of kind care for those around him
rendered us for our use, two elegant
and spacious rooms in the new anC
magnificent depot building Through
the Instructions of our efficient ant
much respected Master Mechanic, u
f. Perkins, who has the best interest
OF his engine men foremost i'll hi
heart. and to whom the Brotherhood
, in this section of the country are un
der many obligations for their success
the rooms were fitted for our use, wit
all the appurtenances usually found il
, rooms occupied for such purposes.
: BY the aid of our valuable Assistan
, Superintendent, H. H. Locklin, W
6 have overcome many of the obstacle
7 which of necessity arise in such under
$ takings In fact, from every depart
ment we have received demonstration
). of respect and friendship.
o We therefore consider it our dut,
$ in view of these facts, publicly TO e,
= press our grateful feelings and hig
n appreciation of these tokens of regart
Consequently at a meeting of this ID
vision of Locomotive Engineers, hel
August 10th, the following resolution
We're adopted:
Resolved, That Division No 81
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineer
do hereby return to each of the aboN
named, together with others not mel
toned, Officers of the Vremont, Ger
" trail II. r., their most sincere an
heartfelt thanks for courtesies and kin
" considerations received at their hands
q that the magnanimity extended tot
this enterprise is truly noble an
worthy of the high social standing
y those from whom il eminates; that
shall be the duty OF each aud ever
member of this Division to SO labo
: for the advancement of its objects tha
the results attained may not only i
beneficial to them, but gratifying t
l. those who have given such assiduou
a attention to its welfare
= Resolved, That the foregoing resolr
d tons be published in the VERNON
J. TRANscRIPr.
J, L. b. GREENE, for Division.
4 Bsy~ Much indignation exists
Washington at the removal of Sher
dan from tho Gulf nono,tn,o,t az,