Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-27
C. & @. RECEIvERSHIP.
A PLACE WORTH TWELVE THOUSAND A
YEAR.
The Vacancy Caused by the Death Of Gen
eral Wickham to be Filled
Saturday.

The preaent special term OF the Circuit
Court OF Henrlco county will be kept open
until Saturday, when, it is thought, Judge
Wexford will appoint receiver for the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad rice Williams
G. Wickham, deceased. On that day Mr..
G. p. Huntington. who owns a controlling
interest IN the property, and many otbtr-,
parties 10 the suits now pending, Will be
represented by counsel, and they VIII De
given hearing II desired.
WHAT Man WILL IT DE.
The question now being asked on all sides
and especially IN railroad and other business
circles Il, Who will receive the appoint
mcntfO
The Office is one OF great importance and
responsibility, and IL exceedingly desirable
because OF the $4,000 salary attached to It.
This is more than most railroad managers
ret, but no more perhaps than competent
person for such a position should receive,
for the duties OF receiver OF such large
enterprise are exactIng ana onerous and re-
dulrc the constant attention oi a man OF ripe
experience, fine judgment, and great execu-
tive ability.
II will he hard indeed to find a man whois
go thoroughly acquainted with the business OF
this road 10 all It's branches and details as was
General Wickhsm, who bad been connected
with it for a long period OF years.
NAMES MENTIONED.
Tine names that have been most proml-
pentlv mentioned In connection with the ap-
poiniment are those OF NJ. f. ingalls,. presl-
dent OF the road Judge William j. Robert
son, OF Charlottesville, and Mr.. Henry L.
Wickbam.
The two latter are counsel for the COM
pany.
There are some who think the chances are
decidedly IN favor OF MIR. Iugalls, who Is
now in England, but who is expected to re-
turn about the 80 Of August, one month
earlier than he originally contemplated.
Other wel-iniormed people. say that Mr..
Wickham. who has been raised in the Offices
and Is very familiar with the affairs 0i the
COMPANY. will be awarded the place, while
there are Others still who maintain that
judge Robertson, whose great abilities are
widely recognized, will be the man.
ANY one OF the three would ill the posi-
ton acceptably; but Virsinians naturally
hope that one Of the gentlemen from this
State will get the position.
TIE DEPARTMENTS.
Judge Wexford yesterday bad entered
decree directing that Mr. John Gaurent,
cashier Of the company, take such action rs
may he necessary TO secure from the Garrett,
tee Company Of North America the recogni-
ton OF its liabilities upon the security bonds
Of the officers. agents, and employees OF the
late Williams G. Wickham, receiver Tie
company. upon notice through their agents,
Messrs. Pleasants s. Co., promptly assumed
all liability under their bond.
The object Of this decree and another that
was entered Yesterday il 10 cause the heads
Of departments 10 make inventories or state
menis Of business and report to the Court,
as there is now no receiver.
This Is said by knowing ones to he the
first ease on record in which the receiver oi
railroad has sickened and died in go short
4 time as TO preclude the appointment 10y the
Court Of an assistant or receiver pro tenn.
pending the illness Of the incumbent.