The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-05-26
FROM VIEW ENGLAND.
Election of "a BOnrd of Directors for the Union
RaiIrOnd

Pacific Railroad
Boston, May 26.-An election for Board of
Directors for the Uniol Pacific Railroad Com
pany was held in Boston on Tuesday, under the
recent act ofLCongress, when the following gen
temen were chosen unanimously
Messrs. Oliver Ames, Of Massachusetts,: BENJAMIN
f. Bates of Massachusetts; Sidney Dillon, of New
York; John Duh, OF Massachusetts; c. H. McCor-
mick, of New York; William 7. Glidden, of Massa-
chusetts: c. II. Bushnell, of Connecticut; F. g.
Dexter, of Massachusetts,; X. p. Hazard, of Rhode
Island; E. Atkins, G. ~ Lambard, o. s. Chapman,
f. H. Baker. John r. Dun, and +. NickersOn, of
Massachusetts,.
In consequence, it was stated, of the er porie
Injunction of Judge Barnard and numerous pro-
cesses which he issued at the suit of Fisk. it
was advisable to select a large proportion of the
Directors from Massachusetts,, in order to be
freed from such suits.
The following letter of resignation was re-
ceiyed and read from 7. c. Durant, Vice-Presi-
dent
NEW YORK. May 24, 1sG9-To the President and
Board of Directors OF the Union Pacific Railroad
y-Gentemen:-The last rail has been laid
The successful completion OF this great work in so
short time is unsurpassed in history, and will pro-
baby never be equalled To have been instrumental
in its accomplishment is an honor which should
crafty any ambition to which may have aspired
Since the organization of the company | have, at
much personal sacrifice, devoted my time and ener-
gies to the prosecution of its interests.
My private affairs demand my attention. and the
present seems fit occasion for rendering my resig-
nation as Nice-Presdent OF the company, to take
effect whenever you are ready to elect my successor
and at the same time TO decline being elected a
director of the company at the ensuing election
The success Of the enterprise will in great mea-
sure depend upon the future economical manage
ment of the operating department, which have no
doubt will receive proper attention at your hands.
Believing this to be your policy, still retain my te-
rest the largest stockholder in the company, and
with Yoas RSs' respecty STct % Ffa DaRAs
NEW YORK, May /. ls69.--Dear Sir:-It has never
been my intention to remain in direction of the
Union Pacific Railroad after its completion and as il
is now substantially DONE and the stockholders are
about to elect a new board, herewith tender my
Tesignation The decision of the stockholders To-
remove the office of the company to Boston renders
il Unnecessary that the Treasurer should reside there
therefore resign that position, to take effect from
this date. Very respectfully your o6edient servant
JOHN j. CISCO.
Oliver Ames. Esq, President of the Union Pacific
Railroad Company.
NEW YORK, May ., lSG9.-Olver Ames, President
of the Union Pacific Railroad Company-Esteemed
Friend The office OF the company having very
properly been removed to Boston, have been re-
Meeting upon the prOpriety of my continuing TO act
as a director and have concluded that it would not
be practicable or convenient for me to leave my
business attend the meetings OF the board in that
city The road being now complete, or nearly so,
ii appears to me proper that practical railroad men,
sition, should now he called in 10 make this
great work success and thus give fun value to the
stock. therefore beg TO tender my resignation as
a director With kind glrd TO each member OF tue
board, am very respectfully, your friend,
WILLIAM II. MACY.
Professionalism lection of Pacific Railroad
Officers.
BosToN, May 2G.-AIr McEttrcE last night
accomplished the feat Of walking in the Boston
skating rink one hundred miles within twenty
four hours, winning purse of $3.50. Time,
including rests, % hours AZ minutes and 40
| seconds,
The organization OF The Pacific Railroad Com
pany was completed to-day the Board OF Direc-
tors having elected Oliver Ames President John
Duff Vice-President, John VI. s. Williams
| of Massachusetts, Treasurer, and f. II. Rollins
| of New Hampshire Secretary and Assistant
| Treasurer,