Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-06-04
James c. Clarke, Esq.

In looking over some old files Of the FREE
Pass 4 few DAYS ago, we came across an edi-
torial notice Of Mr.. JAMES C. CLARKE, which,
rs that gentleman's name has been frequently
brought before the public in the thirteen years
that have elapsed since it was written, we think
may very properly be republished. Mr.. C. IS
one of the solf-made men of our time, affordlng
an illustrious example Of the power OF energy
industry and strict integrity in building for
tune and a reputation. From the humble be-
ginning Of driver Of a canal-boat team on
tow-rath. he has risen, by the force Of his own
indomitable win, to fill various responsible po-
stions. As viii be seen by the annexed arii-
Gle he was elected IS years ago to be Superin-
,ondent Of the Illinois Central r. r. But
few weeks since he declined the Presidency Of
the Western Maryland Railroad, lbeing already
a Senator representing Baltimore County in
the Legislature of Maryland and was suisse
ouently elected President Of the Chesapeake
& Ohio Canal which Office be now holds:
The Reward of Worth and Merit.
Our attention has been attracted to an in
stance Of success in life, Of former citizen Of
this county, in which the reward due to solid
worth and merit has fallen most Justly to the
lot of an eminently deserving gentleman.
We have reference 10 James c. Clarke, Esq,
now Superintendent ofthe Illinois Central Rail-
road, % post Of great responsibility. Mr.. C..
formerly resided in this county, but catching
the spirit Of the fever for emigration West, re-
moved to Illinois where, in q few years, by ms
own energy Of character he has risen from post
! 10 post Of honor and eminence, until, by the
/ death Of the late J. II. Done, he was unani-
mously rendered the position which Mr.. d. 50
creditably filed
In Mr. c. we have presented IN evidence OF
what bigh-toned integrity, sterling worth, and
eminent fitness for positions of honor aud re-
| spousi5iity command at the hands Of o dis
corning and approaching public.
Mr. c. began life surrounded by the adverse
| circumstances generally attending those not
/ possessing the adventurous aid Of fortune and
friends. and by the strong natural powers OF a
sound and discriminating mind, has achieved
/ for himself position greediy coveted and
sought by many He now enjoys the deserved
rccompousc Of q faithful honest and capable
officer. The salary Of the Superintendent Of
/ the Illinois Central Railroad is, we understand
! $1,000
1t always affords us much pleasure in OBJ
serving the success of one of our cOunty-men,
and in this instance we particularly take pleas
ure in chrouicGug the prosperity and success
| Of one so deserving
Mr.. c. is another example Of what can be
| accomplished by continued application to the
duties of particular vocation. Here we have
an illustration Of young man who sustained
| by the appreciation Of his own actions has been
the architect of a success in life which reflects
credit and honor on himself and the company
which has awaited itself Of his services.
We congratulate Mr.. c.. ON his success, and
are sure bis numerous friends-aul they are
lcgiou-both in the East and West, will re-
j0jcc with us.