The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-12-08

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1 inaa of 5000, COS Az, must be regarded az
very satisfactory, especially when 1t rs re.
] Inpn,bered that ,outrof>tbe grcss'earnfnHs
! Very expensive repairs Ihaye been, MADE 70
frhe road, many new. bridges constructed,
'Dew;euuipments added, and the, properly
i'of tile company in other, respects erea'iS
improved. ,,s ~ se,.-tst 49,. .;'"' =
Western and, Southeastern Connectsons'
T. The importance of connecting nnes
tfhibhgh Kentucky to Lexington and Lou
I1svfile, and from Lexington to the Miss. .s
tsipbi valley, and through Southern ONO 20
Cfnc!nnati, Da, ton, and points West ma ma
not escaped the attention OF your presloen'
] and directors. ,or
| It Is vet loo soon to report what has been
already done, In this respect, OF Wnht III.
lrangements are contemplated, put IL hIhJ
be Well to assure you that negotiations ale
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thatfng these results in view.
I AS our great work approaches lts coLl'
4 pletion, and the certainty OF lts early coni'
| pletion is becoming understood. the atten.
| tion of leading business men IN all the
| nrincp,l cities of the West and southwest
is naturally drawn to the consideration o,
| the advantages which The Chesapeahe ano
| Ohio road must always possess In lts aonlty
to offer ut all seasons Of the year trahspol,
tation between the valleys OF the ONO any
the Mississippi and tidewater at Iess COS.
than any other road, by reason OF lts snoItei
distance. Its easier grades and curVaCures,
and the milder climate through which 1t
passes.
These advantages are also beginning 20
be understood by the producers OF tne
great staples OF the West and southwest;
and disposition is everywhere maniIesteu
by them to encourage and assist IN any
| enterprise which il calculated to Drlns
them into nearer connection with the
| Grand Trunk Lane, which can carry tneir
products TO market. and bring them sup
piles from the East and from Europe, NJ less
cost than any other.
Elfensi0n Of the Line to The Deep Waters
Of the Chesapeake Bay.
The surveys which have been made
during the past year establish the fact that
CONNECTIONS may be made at either OF seVe-
raj points on tho Chesapeake bay, having
good harbOrs and abundant depth OF water,
and easily accessible from the ocean ut all
seasons Of tho year at moderate cost. This
subject will command the early attention
of your president and directors.
Connections ariih Docks at Richmond.
You arc aware that the present terminus
of our road in the city of Richmond is at q
considerable distance from its docks, and
that consequently charge for carriage and
extra handling acerues there on all freight
destined for transhipment.
It is presumed that the citizens of Rich
mond are sensible of the importance OF
having this restriction upon Its commerce
speedily removed, and that they will at an
early duy propose to this company such
rights of way and other facilities for ex-
tending its track to the water-line as will
be mutually beneficial and acceptable.
Connections aoith the Potomac.
At the last session Of the Legislature Of
the State of Virginia O charter was granted
to this company authorizing it to construct
q branch line from its main track ut some
point not east OF Charlottesville to the Po-
tomac river. The Importance of this branch
line as furnishing the most direct route
from the city Of Washington and points
north to large portion of Virginia and
West Virginia and points west and south,
is well understood by your president and
directors, and the subject is having their
attention.
Completion and Prospects Of the Road.
It's with profourd satisfaction that we
announce to you that this great work,
which is destined to develop the varied and
almost unlimited resources of Virginia and
West Virginia, and add SO largely to the bust
ness and wealth of those States, and thus Sc
cure for itselfan immense and constantly IN
creasing local business, independent of the
still larger business which will naturally
seek the advantages it offers from beyond
its own lines, Is so near its final compile
ton; and with perfect confidence that 1t
will. when completed, fully justify the most
sanguine expectations Of its friends and
supporters, your p e;ide 1t and board Of
directors, fully approaching the impor-
lance of the trust committed to them, will
relax no effort until the final completion Of
the work is accomplished.
They acknowledge with pleasure the
fidelity and zeal with which the subordi-
nate officers and employees of the company
have discharged their respective duties.
G. P. HUNTINGTON,
President c. and o. 4. r. Co.
When General Wickham had concluded
reading the report, on motion of Hon. A.
Fl. II. Stuart it was referred to committee
of eleven. The chairman appointed the fol-
lowing gentlemen as the committee Hon.
a. H. Il. Stuart, of Stanton; Elliott
vawter, of West Virginia ; Charles E. Wor-
than, of Richmond William Skeen, Of
Allegheny B. II. Maeruder, Albemarle !;
G. K. Mason, Covineton Henry j. Smith,
Henrlco; Henry Cady, Bath John Page,
Hanover; Boiling W. Haxall, Orange and
IL. q. Guthrie, of Augusta county.
The following is the report of the indie.
fatigable and able general superintendent
OF the road, A. Ii. Perry, Esq, which will
be found Of interest:
REPORT OF GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT.
G. P. Huntington, Esq, President
Dear Sir,-The detailed reports herewith
submitted show the following rs the result
Of the years operations ending September
80, 1871:
Edrning5.
From passengers. S5l3 SIa 20
from II eieht. ssLNS W
From mails NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. de S24 90
From express fire ght.................. ID 442 o.
From III Scclan euus ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 100 IL
From rent OF real estate................ et9 Is
Tvtal, S7s9, a65 Os
Expenses.
Train expenses. .......... $'2l.s02 SO
Depot eXpen. eS.............. 1873 81
Train losses and n ages.... l7,U83 ~
Maintenance OF wsy.......... 1a3, col u
Repairs OF drpots, buildings,
Repairs Of machinery 50 s2a 81
miscellaneous expenscs...... 1885 90
GENERAL PTnpOaa6 !