The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1873-05-29
GEN. JOHN ECHOLS.

1t will be seen by the following article
copied from the Louisville Commercial, /,
the 24th, that Gen. Echols has resigned the
Presidency of the Louisville Lexington and
Cincinnati Short-line railroad, with view to
giving attention to the extensive profess iona!
business of the firm in this city, of which he
is the senior member. We are pleased to
know that Gen. Echols has determined to
give his entire attention to his business here,
although it is rather novel occurrence for a
gentleman IN these days to resign an Office
that has attached to it salary Of 81 500 per
annum. In addition to the article below ia
ken from the Commercial, the Courser-Jou-
nat has an editorial expressing in similar
tone the regret Of the citizens OF Louisville
and Kentucky at the necessity that compels
the General to abandon that fruitful field IF
usefulness and distinction.
RESIGNATION OF GEN. EcHoIs-The following resolution
explains itself:
RESOLVED, That the Board accept the resignation Of
General John Echos, President of this company and
uctance and sincere regret and desire place on re-
cord lis appreciation of his efficient services Its ad
ration for his high qualities officer and gentleman
and itl wishes for his future prosperity and
success.
This was the resolution adopted by the Board of ri
rectols Of the Louisville Lexington and Cincinnati
Shortline Railroad, their meeting last evening Gen
Echols felt it to be duty which he owed his family
and himself to resign the position of president which
he has held with such credit himself such signal
advantage to the road.
There will be very great and sincere regret lot only
with the friends of the road but throughout the city and
community, at this step which Gen. Echols ha, been
compelled to take. He has occupied the position we
believe only about FIVE months. During this time the
road has felt the wisdom and power of his management
new and more vigorous and eathfu life infused
through all its departments. Every one in any way
connected with il felt that the hand Of n vas
guiding affairs. The road has been brought up into
sounder and better condition. It's rolling stock has
been improved and increased. Its expenditures have
been greatly lessened tsrecept have rapidly ncreas-
ed they having been larger told during the past
month than in any other month Gifts history The run
ming OF trains under his careful efficient lnuaya
ment has been attended with great safety. Scarcely an
accident, and indeed not uf oc
Cured since he took Charge OF the road Besides by
his uniform Kindness and courtesy. has greatly al
rached himself 70 those holding positions under him
The Board of Directors while accepting necessity
give him up with reluctance.
Besides his departure will be SERIOUS
the city All who have had the pleasure acolan
with the General viii bear cheerful testimony his
uoIe and generous nature While f strength
and action uniform suavity and senteness
lnarkabe During his rief stay he forns Il large
circle of friends will h AR Of his Intended departure
with profound rcSret
He goes mis- home at Stanton, Va, where he ha q
large and lucrative practice lawyer. The best and
kndlIest wishes Of this Mloe community will 60 w tn
MIN, and his pleasant face and his lI and courteous
ways VIII long remembered.