The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1889-07-17
PRESIDENT WASHINGTON
BRYAN.

word of the intelligent correspon-
dent of the News and Observe"
published below.
Governor Fowle should be slow
to remove an able and efficient Of
ficer and put in his place one un-
tried. Mr.. Bryan has successfully
managed the Atlantic and North
Carolina R. R. He has his enmies
as we'll as any other prominent man,
vet he has worked faithfully for the
road, and not only equipped it and
put it in good condition but has
greatly increased the value of the
stock. The correspondent says:
"a railroad man is now measured
by his push. pluck and success.
These are the measurements of &C.
ceptability and competency. 1t is
these qualities that have made julius
A, Gray, one of the most successful
and progressive railroad men Of his
day, who but recently, from q very
small beginning, has now the long
est railroad line in the State. Such
qualities have left the late r. r.
Bridgers a lasting reputation. Like
wise, Col. A. B. Andrews, through
these qualities, has reached the top
round of the ladder of railroad fame,
Mr.. Washington Bryan, through
these same qualities, with no money
at his back, but with energy, pluck
and push. has, Phoenix like from the
very ashes, taken road run down to
depletion, and to day presents the
equal Of any in the State. Could q
more popular man have done better
Could such an one have done u;
we'll? Your correspondent is NJ
special friend Of Mr.. Bryan. Really
and truly, he never in the whole
course of his life, hal a halt dozen
conversations with him Really an
truly. not that many. He has never
been in my house nor have l been il
his, but ! am q citizen Of the Stat,
and TO that extent, have an interest
in the Atlantic & North Carolini
Railroad.
It has been observed that the Gov
ernor has been fast, and has invites
the intercourse Of the people on thi
appointment. This is we'll. If tn
Governor can find a better man, il
the name Of all that is good, put bin
in; but let him well consider the 9th
er mans qualifications before b
passes upon the States interest. sole
ly under his guldence.
Mr.. Bryan's unpOpularity remind
NE ofthe late Mr.. Lincoln's whisk,
At a council Of generals, objectio
was made that General Grant dram
too much whisky. Mr. Lincol
asked what brand Of whisky Generl
Grant drank. Irritated somewhs
by the question, which seemed frivo
Gus, the officer asked Mr.. Lincol
why he asked the question III
Lincoln replied: "Why I want I
buy all there is left Of it, ard give
freely to oil the generals Of th
army"
II has been quasi officially state
by the Eewbern Journal that Got
ernor Fowls will pay no attention t
anonymous correspondence. So ia
50 good. But Governor Fowle is
round headed, and Ievel-beaded mat
and ANONYMOUS truths will reach hi
and be weighed and considered b
him, as they will be by all sensible me
MANY Of the books Of the Bible vel
written by anonymous writers y,
their truths are no less regarded Q
this account
A writer 10 tue State Chronic
basiDg his objection 70 Mr. BryS
mainly upon his unpopnlarity. say
at would be foolish 10 the Governs
TO appoint Mr. Bryan, &c" VIII
foIloy could the Governor display
re-appointings man whose msnag
ment has raised a roai from con
parative ruin 70 that Of the create
excellence and whose stock when
took the road, was going beagiI
at o. 90 per share, and which cab't
bought now at $1,000 per shar
Give the road at least equal mansg