The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-30
THE VIADUCT ROAD.

Important Meeting Observation-Disclosures o.
Omcers, Ec.
The directors OF the viaduct Railway Company
met yesterday in the Governors Room. Nearly all
the members were present. Among the gentlemen
who were in attendance were Mr.. Peter B. Sweeny,
Mayor Hall, Comptroller Connolly, Mr.. Alexander T.
Stewart Mr. Henry Smith, Mr. William N. Tweed
Judge Hilton, Mr.. August Belmor:, Mr.. Navarro and
others. The meeting was held for the purpose o.
org aniZation.
Senator Bradley, sherin Brennan Mr.. Hugh
Smith and others subsequently attended the meet
Mr. A. T. stewart was appointed chairman, and
Comptroller Connolly temporary secretary ;,ooo,o 4
the election of the directors at the previous session.
held on Friday in the Governors Room. >,
Johnson, one Of the directors, was unavoidably
absent in Philadelphia, but would attend the next
meeting, Mr.. Blodgett was also out OF town.
Mr.. Hall moved that the Officers Of the New York
Railway Company be composed OF president vice
president, treasurer and secretary the same to be
removed at the pleasure or the Board.
Mr.. Hall then remarked that he took great interest
In the progress OF the road Mayor OF the city, and
that that should be his for respassng on the
attention OF the Board.
dent and Mr.. Duncan. now with Mr. Hugh Smith. as
vice president OF the company Both gentlemen were
Judge Hilion was then conducted to the chair by
the Mayor, and, on taking his seat the Judge
thanked the meeting for this high mark OF their con.
On motion Of Mr.. Tweed, Mr.. Edward B. Barke r
was chosen secretary.
Mr. Hall then referred to section two OF the bill
referring to the election OF directors. He then
moved that the Board proceed to the classification
OF directors according to the prescribed terms OF
office of each, and that MI. OGOrman and Mr. Tlf-
tany be appointed tellers.
the motion was then adopted.
THE CLASSIFICATION OF DIRECTORS.
Ballots were then cast with the following result
p. b. Sweeney; one year; J. !. Astor three years;
Henry Smith, five years; Il. p Morton, four years;
Henry Hilton 1--WE years; A. Oakley Hall, ono year;
year; A. r. Stewart, four years; H.. Smith, four
years: w. T. Blodgett. three years; j. T. Johnson,
three years; II. Is. Connolly, two wears; w. X.
Trayers one year; E. ID. Wesley, two years; w. G..
Hunt, four years.. August Belmont, three years;
Charles A. Lamont, one year; william M. Tweed,
Duncan, five years; j. +. Navarro two years;
Charles j.. Tiffany, two years; ]. u. Jones, four
years; J. +. D. Laner, three years.
THE ENGINEERS.
Messrs. John serfell and Leopold Scdletz were
chosen engineers OF the road.
SUBSCRIPTIONS.
Mr. Hall read the section relative to obtaining sub
scriptiOns TO build the road, and
Mr. Duncan moved that books or subscription be
opened for the purpose, the amounts 10 carry seven
per cent interest
the motion was adopted.
COMMITTEES.
Judge Hilton, the chairman, then appointed the
following committees
Erecuilce C0nln,ree-Messrs. Stewart, Hall, Astor
Tweed and Swecny.
BVld,rs-Messrs. OGorman, wesley, Henry smith,
Travers and Lamont.
Ffndnce-August Belmont, Norton Blodget Con
The meeting then adjourned till the 7th of June