Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1872-04-16
Annual Meeting Of the Stockholders
of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad.

Pursuant tn notice. the Stock holders of the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad Company held
their annual meeting in the Court-house, in
Front Royal. on Tuesday last. the 9th inst
The interest of the meeting was attested by
the large crowd in attendance, not only of the
Stock holders. but by citizens of this and other
counties along the line of the road Among
the later were s. J. Richie, Esq, from the
county of Tazewell, and Major Cyrus Newlin
and T. B Tibbetts, Esqs, Of Monro. county.
West Virginia The two first named ad-
dressed the meeting. expressing the interest
felt by the citizens of their respective coun-
ties in the construction of the Shenandoah
Valley Railroad, and promised material assis-
lance by subscription to the stock in aid of the
same. A vote of thanks was given these
gentlemen for their attendance, and resolu,
tion passed that the Board of Directors, as
soon as practicable. should make arrangements
TOR right OF way, subscription to stock, &c.,
through these counties. 4. B. Tibbet.s, Esq,
was an active and efficient member of the last
West Virginia Legislature and his interest in
the Shenandoah Valley Railroad, and the
services rendered Major Bardwell, one of the
Directors of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad
Company, in procuring special act on the
question OF right of way, should ever be re-
membered by the friends of che enterprise.
We should have promised that the organs
cation of the meeting was made BY calling
Col. U. l. Boyce, of Clarke county, to the
Chair, and the appointment Of Thomas N.
Ashby. Esq, Secretary
The report of President Tho. A. Scott.
with his letter, explaining the reasons of hi.
non attendance. were read The report Wa.
very encouraging in spirit, and unanimously
adopted by the Stock holders. Satisfactory
explanations were given for the suspension Of
work, during the past eight months, and as
snrances that now, if the people and property,
holders along the line would meet the Com
papy in liberal spirit. ere long the rcaiiza>
ton of this important work would be mani.
tested and appreciated by many who are now
in doubt. After the reading of this report.
the Stock holders proceeded with the election
OF officers for the ensniug year Col Thomas
Scott was put in nomination and was, with
out opposition, unanimously, ricn voce. re-
elected President for the ensuing year Next
IN order was the election Of Board of Direc-
tors-eleven in number. Qnite a number of
gentlemen were nominated and supported earn
estiy by their respective friends After some-
time spent in counting the ballot the Secre-
tary announced the following gentlemen as
having received majority of the votes given.
who were declared to have been regularly
elected as Directors for the following wear tn.
wit
Col James NJ Walker. of Philadelphia.
Major George Fl Bardwell
Hon w. H. Travers, Jefferson county
West Virginia.
Hon A. r. Bnteler,
Col A. W. Mcdonald, Clarke County.
Col u. l. Bovce..
NJ b Buck. Esq, Warren county.
Hon. VIM. Mines, Jr., Page county.
Hon Jno W. Ashby,.
Col Mann Snit'er,
H. D. Hansberger, ESQ Rockingham
county.
Tho. N Ashby. Esq, Warren county, was
by the Board of Directors reelected Sec,
rotary.
d, K. Jamison, Esq, of Philadelphia,
Treasurer
In contrasting the above Board with the
rrev'"ns. we recognize the fact that. while
very large majority of stock in this Company
" under control o? Northern gentlemen. who.
IT disposed, conld have elected the entire
B"nrd composed of Northern men to snt
their own views and interest, that they have
hff eff two Directors from the North. md
substituted two Virginans; thus giving II,
nine ont of eleven Directors. II there be
anything more needed t, show the liberal
spirit and honest purpose of these gentlemen
towards us, We know not where t, find it
under similar circumstances, would we do the
same? Doubtful Very doubtful.
Several gentlemen addressed the mea-ing.
among them Gen. II. Haunt chief engineer.
who. in a most interesting manner. related
his opinion resulting from experimental lines
made in the Southwestern counties. with one
feature of whice there is noticeable fact
From CovingtoD. in the county of Allegheny
to Russellvlle, Tennessee. a distance of 233
miles, there is but ak per cent. variation
from ice line. Without being familiar
with the various railroad line. in the United
States, we much question whether similar re
sults>can be elsewhere found The more we
hear and learn of this road the more are we
impressed and convinced of it. great import.
ance, and beneficial results to epure to onr
people on its completion. The length of ihi,
article precludes further notice at this time.
we may hereafter refer to matters omitted
We will merely add, everything connected
with the rapid construction of the road now
looks promising. and, as there are contractors
with large forces, scattered along the line
from Shcpherdstown on the Potomac, to the
crossing of the Shenandoah near this place. a
distance OF 43 miles. that it clocks like husi-
ness. anu we hope soon to announce addi-
tional sections, between this place and the
upper counties. under contract and earnestly
worked For the present, therefore, let u.
he satisfied, and not expect too much in
lump; but little here and little there. af-
ter awhile. will give the lump
Their next annual meeting will he held in
Front ROYAL 90 the Is. Tuesday in April,
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