Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-04-16

that the "Pennsylvania," the first
launched, will be In readiness to sail
in May next. The models Of these
vessels are all alike, and reflect much
credit ON their designer, b. II. Bar.
tol, Esq. They appear to be admira-
bly, adapted to the traffic Of this Port,
and possess accommodations for pas.
sengers, both first class and emigrant,
equal in comfort and elegance to any
Of tho steamers that ply between Eu-
rope and America. The execution of
the work by Messrs. Cramp & Sons,
as far as it has progressed, has been
faithfully done, and appears to be fully
equal in character and Substantially
TO that Of any Of the European-built
steamers. The ships will have all the
modern economic improvements, and
will not cost on completion much, If
any more than they could now bo
built for in Great Britain.
e. c. Knight, Esq, one Of the most
energetic and enterprising merchants
Of this city, has been made President
Of the Steamship Company, in place
of tho late Washington Butcher, Esq,
deceased. Under his administration
we havo no doubt but that the line
will be managed with credit to this
port and profit to the stockholders.
Since your last annual meeting tho
Board of Directors have lost the SER
vices of three esteemed colleagues -
George Black, resident Director in
Pittsburgh, whose decease occurred
in August last His practical bust
ness talents and devotion to the inter-
ests Of the Company were always of
great service and highly appreciated.
To fill the vacancy caused by Mr..
Blacks death, Mr.. John Scott, of
Pittsburgh, gentleman long denti-
fed with the manufacturing and lead
ing interests Of that city, was duly
elected by the Board.
Washington Butcher, whose decease
occurred early in the present year.
Mr.. Butcher became member of the
Board in December, 1S49, and always
served the interests Of this Company
with great fidelity and efficiency. AS
his successor, Samuel NJ. FELTON, has
been chosen. His long experience
and sound judgment, in all depart
ments of railway management, can.
not but prove beneficial to your inter-
ests. Owing to failing health, Jos. B.
Myers, member Of the Board for the
past ten years, has been compelled TO
tender his resignation as a Director
Of your Company. This vacancy has
been filled by the election of A. j.
Derbyshire, at former time an eff
cient member of the Board, and who
has always evinced deep interest in
everything concerning the Company's
welfare.
Thomas T. Firth, tho Treasurer Of
this Company for many years past,
was compelled, on account Of his i'm
paired health, to tender bis resigna-
tion to the Board, and thereby be re.
lieved from the active duties of that
position. The Board accepted the
resignation, and assigned Mr.. Firth
to the duties of Secretary and Treas
urer of the Sinking Funds of the
Company. The Board also adopted
unanimously resolutions setting forth
their high appreciation of his services
and of the fidelity and ability he has
shown in the discharge of the arduous
and responsible duties connected with
the Office which he has filed honorably
and creditably for so long a period.
Edmund Smith, late Vice President,
who has been connected with the SER
vice of the Company since 1S47, has
been elected by the Board to fill the
responsible position of Treasurer, the
Board having entire confidence in bis
integrity and ability to perform the
duties Of that office.
The increase of the business of the
Company and tho continued disability
of some of its officers, has rendered a
reorganization of the department for
conducting the operations of your
railways important and desirable to
increase their efficiency. With this
view, A. J. Cassatt, at present Mana
ger of the lines between Pittsburgh
and Jersey City, has beon made Gen.
eral Manager of all the railways Of
the Company East of Pittsburgh and
Erie. Q. Ii. Gardiner, General Super.
intendent of tho Pennsylvania Rail.
road, assisted by Frank Thompson, as
Superintendent of Motive Power and
Machinery. W. A. Baldwin has been
continued as General Superintendent
Of the Philadelphia and Erie Rail
road +. Walcott Jackson, General
Superintendent of the Philadelphia
and Trenton and New Jersey Rail
roads.
All Of these gentlemen have been
connected for many years with the
administration of the several lines
committed to their charge, and have
materially contributed by their zeal
and attention TO their duties TO the
success of the Company.
BY order of the Board.