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SCENE AT A RAILROAD MEETING,
The Stockholders of the Virginia 4 Tennes-
see Railroad were holding meeting in Lynch
buro on Thursday, and the following scene
occnrred when the subject of the election Of the
President of the company came up.
Gen, Jas. Il. Walker nominated Gen. VIM
Msnone, and sustained his nomination by a
law eulogistic remarks. He stated further
that it had not been found expedient to carry
out the Consolidation bill passed at the last
session of the Legislature, because OF the want
of the necessary means. But all the benefits
ofa consolidated and associated management
might be realized by the election OF one Presl-
dent for all the continuous roads.
Mr.. VIM Radford nominated DR.. Joseph
L. Kent, of Wythe county. He was unaltera-
by opposed to Gen. Malone, who had so long
been attempting to force himself on the con-
many, in opposition to the will and wish OF the
nrigate Stockholders He was backed up in
his scheme to become possessed Of the road
by that corrupt creature Gov. Pterpoint. He
had been told by reliable gentleman that
Pierpont had been bought up by the New
York and Virginia Steamship Navigation
Company.
There we're loud cries Of author, - author
Mr.. Radford gave the name of Mr.. Ro. w.
Hughes
public disclosure of words used in private and
confidential conversation.
MIR. Radtord proceeded with his remarks.
If Gen. Malone was elected, he would owe
his election to the friends Of Pierpoint. Dr..
Kent was as gallant and true soldier as Gen.
Malone. He had not sought the position.
He was modest and unassumlng man. tie was
without fear and reproach.
Mr.. McMullin seconded the nomination OF
Mr. Kent, and was proceeding with his re-
marks, sustaining the nomination, when ar
envelope was brought in and handed to the
Chair. After the Chair had opened it anc
read the paper enclosed ne interrupted the re
marks of Col. McMullin, and read the docu-
ment, of which the following is copy:
HEADERS SUB Dist LYNCHBURG,
October 10, 1867.
To the Chairman of the Stockholders Meet
ing of the Va & Tenn. Railroad Company:
have the honor to inform you that, accord
inr to instructions received from the Wal
Department, the United States will not allow
change in the Presidency of the Virginia 4
Tennessee Railroad, until the Government
claims are satisfied, or until further orders.
Your obedient servant, 0. B. Wilcox.
Brev't Maj. Gen. Commanding.
The reading OF this document was the occa-
sion of scene of the widest excitement and
confusion. When first read it was received
with applause and cheering, but the feeling OF
Indignation manifested itself in manner most
upmistakable and emphatic Gov. McMullln
vainly attempted to make himself heard. MIR.
Slaughter, MIR. johnson, and several others,
attempted simultaneously to address the meet
ing. Col. Withers finally obtained the floor,
and expressed his entire detestation OF the
order, and moved the appointment OF com,
mittee of Ave to confer with Gen. Wilcox, and
ascertain whether, and upon what terms, the
meeting would be allowed to proceed with the
discharge of it's usual business.
The motion was received with loud and en-
thusiastic cheering.
Mr.. G.. M. Blackford rose and said, in behal
Of the Proxies of the City Of Lynchburg, thai
they knew nothing OF the move, and held it II
utter disapproval and contempt.
Mr.. J. f. Slaughter pledged himself to pro
cure within the next tWentytour hours what
ever amount might be necessary to llquidatt
the claims of the government.
At this time tho hall presented scene c
indesoribable tumult, and the char beln9
wholly unable to preserve order. Expressions
of scorn and indignation were heard on every
side.
Mr.. Branch, Of Petersburg, addressed th'
meeting. He fully concurred in the motion 0
Col. Withers. We were under milltar!
lespotism, and could do nothing, except sub
nit to the violence used against US.
Some gentlemen suggested that the meetin!
proceed with it's usual business, elect FreS
dent and other officers, and let the governmen
do what it chose.
The meeting continued the scene OF th
most violent excitement. After 1t had IN SOM
degree subsided, the motion OF Col. Wlther
was put to the house and unanimously passed
The following gentlemen were appointed t
constitute the committee: Col Il. b; Wlthers
j. F. Slaughter, j. G.. Taylor, j. ". Shette
and j. F. johnson.
1t was moved that the meeting adjourn
when it adjourns until I! O'Clock, to reoesV
the report Of The committee.
% motion the meeting adjourned.
The members excitedly gathered together OF
the street, in front of the hall, discussing earn
est!y the promulgation of the order. The uni
yersal sentiment among the stockholders, S
lar as We could hear, was one OF the deepes
reprobation of the governments interference
NIGHT SESSION. meeting was called
order at y o'clock.
Col. Withers, in behalf of the committe
submitted the following report to the Stock
holders:
The committee appointed under your rese
luton beg leave to report that they have wait
ed upon Gen. Wilcox, and ascertalned that h
snot authorized to make any arrangement b
which the election OF new President can b