The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-11-13
Conference OF Railroad Officers.

BALTIMORE November IA con-
ference of prominent railroad officials
was held in this city to-day. Among
those present were President John W.
Garrett and Vice President King, of the
Baltimore and Ohio; Commodore Van
dcrbiit and son, and VIM. H. Vanderbilt,
President and Vice President Of the New
York Central; President Jewett and
Vice President Blanchard, of the Erie;
President Scott and Vice President Cas-
sett, Of the Pennsylvania Central; Presi-
dent c. w. Chaplin, of the Baltimore &
Albany; and General Freight Agent
e. II. Butler. Of the New
York Central. A proposal to the
Baltimore and Ohio road to become a
party to the Saratoga contract was
declined, but that road in conjunction
with others agreed to abolish all commis-
sion Oh ticket, and drawbacks on freights.
1t was indicated that the Baltimore and
Ohio road would pursue, as heretofore, a
conservative policy regarding tTanspor-
tatiOn and cooperate with other lines IN
all legitimate measures Of economy.
1t wa, urged by the B. Il o. management
that the first step in the direction Of
reform was t. abolish the fast freight
lines now in use on three northern trunk
lines, viz: The Pennsylvania Central,
Erie and New York Central. 1t was
claimed that under this system inde-
pendent organizations are enabled 10
clear the large profits which by right be-
long to railroad companies and which, II
obtained by the latter, would enable them
to maintain always reasonable tariffs
The officials of the trunk lines named,
expressed themselves aS desirouS of the
adjustment of fast freight lines, but said
the condition OF affairs at present would
not justify it.
Message Ofthe Governor Of Arkansas.
LIRTLE Rock. November l2.-AbOut
9uclock this morning Governor y. H..
Garland and the other STATE officers
elected on the 18th of October, under the
new Constitution, were sworn in, and
entered upon the discharge of their re-
Spcctivc duties without any ceremony,
and without the knowledge of very few
persons. At the meeting Ofthc Assembly
"A letter WA, read from Governor Gar
land. stating that h" had qualified
and was now exercising th" duties of
Governor The following extracts are
from his message:
"ln entering on the duties Of Governor
hopefully appreciate the responsibility
assumed by me in connection with that
high trust, IA | know | entertain every
possible misgying us to my ability to ii!l
the position as it should be. | can make
no more pledges than | made in the late
canvass, to faithfully carry out and exc
cute in both meaning and spirit, the con
stitution submitted to the people nj the
same election at which | WAS chosen,
and to administer justly the
laws made in pursuance Of the
constitution. The platform of th"
party that nominated me has, as it,
main feature the Constitution ! have
sworn to support, and promised an nd.
ministratiun of the government just and
liberal to all, oppreSsiv" and proscrlptlve
tononc. In accepting tn" nomination |
unrcscrvedly committed myself 10 this
policy, and now, again, in taking the oath
of office, | repeat the solemn avowaI that
Y shall strive 10 So administer the gov
crnment under our Constitution that
the protection of the rights of the
whole people shall be complete. 1t would
be- unnatural if We did not rejoice at our
great victory in favor of the government
Of the STATE by the people one" more;
and We would BE- untrue to principle il
We did not rejoice at the recent splendid
exhibition of popular supremacy all over
our nion-tr"m New York to LouiSi-
ana. and from Texas to Virginia. But
while We do congratulnt" ourselves and
the people of our sister States, We must
Use the victory prudent V and wi>cl Y, and
show the world We are worthyof il. Let
no animo>itics Of the past mar its beauty.
Let no bitter memories of other days
spoil its charms or lessen IT.,
benefits, let lis forget til" past only -
far H. it may serve tu warn u- against
the evils in the administration of our
government. and 90 forward to remedy
those evils and make and enforce a gov
ernmrnt for all alike, with It's benefits
turmoil. but We want and must have
pcucc and order and tn thl- end the law,
should and must be enforced rigidly. but
no men living under them should be- un-
Justly or Illegally deprived of one io,a
of his rights. and let n" man be put
in fear or injured, or denied any right
on account Of race. color or previous
condition .of scrvitude, on account of
former residence or difference in polite
al opinion. Our united energies direct
ed upon this theory to tn" development
Of the resources Of the State. will in a
short time destroy forever tn" ugly spots
of the past in her history, and will make
her place to be- looked upon, and of
which. all people will delight to write,
and to speak. We will then prove
that we no. only have a
good government, but that we
properly appreciate it. blessings, and
know how {" manage and control such u
government. This message is received
with general satisfaction.
\ large delegation Of the native Of
Tennessee. Alabama. Mississippi and
south Carolina. passed through the city
to-day. enroutc from Texas to Atlanta.
and other southern points. The delega-
tnn is headed hy Lieutenant Governor
Hubbard and General Robinson. They
will reach Nashville on Friday.
Episcopal Convention.
LOUISVILLE. November l2.-Thc
Episcopal Convention. to select an a.
.is,ant Bishop for this diocese, to succeed
Bishop CummIu-. after two day, AMI
mated discussion. tonight elected
Thus. VI. Dudley. Jr., u. d.. rector Of
Christ Church. Baltimore. Three can
dida,es were put in nomination-BlshoT
Hare. Missionary Bishop among The