Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1881-02-11

O'clock T. NJ, where they were met by Mr..
G. J. Fox, President of the Baltimore Press
Association, and Mai. NJ, s. Hill, purchas-
ing agent, and Mr.. J. NJ. Sclryver, OF the
company, and were taken to the Locust
Point terminus In n special train, Capt.
Mortimer Tayl lor, conductor. There they
were received by L. Il. Beeler, agent, and
Mr.. Fred. A. Wheeler, Superintendent of
the Baltimore and Ohie Railroad elevators.
Mr.. J. I. Middleton, Of the river aud hnr.
bor relief board, was present with the ice
boat Maryland, lying alongsldc elevator h,
in charge OF Capt. James Edward Griggs.
Passing into the elevator, the operation OF
unloading cars and Of elevating the grain
by machinery was shown Mr., Wheeler
explained that car could be unloaded in
four minutes, or 100000 bushels could be
unloaded into the elevator in an hour.
The total capacity of elevator Bwas ,500,-
900 bushels, and OF elevator A 100000
bushels. Several vessels could be loaded
from the two elevators at one time. Pass
ing out of the elevator the operation OF nm
loading vessel was seen going on. The
site was shown OF new elevator, to he
completed by the company next Summer,
Of capacity OF 100000 bushels.
The visitors were next taken TO see
the large Dry Dock, constructed on the
Fort McIIenry property, the working OF
which was fully explained by Messrs.
Malster & Reany, the lessees also witnes.
sed the celebrated steam yacht being CON
structed for Mr.. Say, the new ferry boat
for the Broadway and Locust Point Steam
Ferry Co., and other objects of interest.
The party then went on the ice boat
Maryland, and we're conveyed to Pier No. 8
OF the b. & o. r. Il. Co., where they IN
spected the arrangements for the shipment
OF freight and passengers. The excellent
arrangements by which emigrants pass
from the steamers into the cars were high
ly commended.
The party again boarded the iceboat
Maryland and were taken on a long cir
cuitous route through the harhor, giving
the visitors fine view OF Fort McHenry
where the Star Spangled Banner >,
tloa,ed which inspired George Francis
Key to write eur national hymn with that
title-also of the easy manner in which
the boat could crush its way through tour
or five inches OF ice. Another lunch was
served on the boat, after which the party
was landed and repaired to the hotel where
they prepared themselves for the formal
reception and the banquet OF banquets to
take place later in the evening
Prior to the reception busines meeting
of the Association was held at which the
following resolutions were adopted by unan-
imous consent:
1. That to the city government, the press.
and the citizens nf Zanesville and especiall ly to
Mr.. Henry L'librdge, we are indebted for a
| generous hospitality extended to us dur ing our
stay in their historic aud enterprising city !;
| and we uckuowledR our obligations to- Messrs
| Schultz & CO.. for their Kindness in extending
to us the use # their superb Gold Hall for, he
stittings of our association, as well as for the
troubl and expense they underwent in giving
| us an opportunity to witness the grandeur of
| their new opera house. The business energy
and manufacturing industry of GAINESVILLE
should be source of pride 10 every citizen OF
our noble Commonwealth, and should serve as
an incentive TO other towns and cities of the
| htate to emulate their example.
| 2. That for the magnificent entertainme Mt
| provided for us bv the business men and the
press Of the city of Baltimore we feel under last
|
have received at their hands has awakened in
our hearts the warmest feelings Of regard and
| which assures us that although divided by
| geographical lines, We are one people in al
| the pursuits that are calculated TO build up our
| common business int rests, as well as to unite
| us more closely together in the bonds Of q last
| ing friendship.
3. That the proprietor OF the Carrolton Hotel
assisted by Chief Clerk Shannon. who so gen.
| erously made provision for our accommodates n
and comfort while in Baltimore is entitled 10 the
| greatest praise, and we not only tender HIM our
thanks, but commend the Garrolton as a house
| in every way worthy the patronage of those
whose business or pleasure calls them to the
| Monumental City.
A. That the management of tho Baltimore &
OHIO Railroad, one of the grand trunk lines
connecting the East and the West, and peretra
ting the richest and fairest portions of Ohio
touching in its passage many of tho large com
mercial cities Of the State, by their official CT
through Col G. X. Lord, the..courteous genera
passenger agent, in rendering special train o
elegant coaches for the conveyance OF the mem
bers of our association and their families I,
Baltimore and Washington, aud for the yer.
handsome manner in which it entertained tn
party at its magnificent hos,elrie at Cumbrr
land, while enrnute. are entitled TO the thank
OF every member of the association.
D. That the Baltimore & OhiJ Railroad u
its management fiords striking instance q
financial ability, aud in its liberal expenditur
for the Hitting up Of its roadbed, the iuruishin
of its cnaches, and lis careful appoint meui &
none but courteous gentlemen to official pos
lions, gives To the travelling public the be-
guarantee that their comfort and safety wi
be carefully watched while under its care q
passengers. n. G. ARMSTRONG,
l.. A. BRUSSHR,
II. Is. KELLEY,
Committee un Resolutions.
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