The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-06-09
|MR. REAS)NER HON)RED.


which was soon reached. Engineer
Sam Kiersted ran the special, with Mr.
Reasoner in charge of the train, which
composed but a single car, with the
right of way over everything The triE
was made in safety, and in short order
The President with Governor Morgan
and General Scott went over the whole
life of Ulysses S Grant, from his cadet
ship through the Mexican war and up tC
that hour in the civil war.
Lincoln wanted to appoint him though
there was opposition. The consultation
continued till morning, through the day
following, and until o'clock when the
party again boarded the special, with
the same crew and the run was
quickly made; as before Mr.. Reasoner
sat with the driver, crossing New York
and in case of trouble he was fully
prepared to defend if necessary with
his life, the great War President At
Jersey City, a special car was at
tached to Washington train and Mr..
Lincoln's trip to New York and West
Point was unknown save to his cabinet
and the parties referred to in this article.
The announcement of Grants appoint
ment followed in about a fortnight. Mr..
Reasoner heard much of the conversation
on the homeward trip from West Point.
He says Lincoln sat most of the time
with his hands crossed over one knee
favorite position.
Every now and then when a word was
spoken that might lead him to think per-
haps Grant was not the man he wanted
he would answer: Grants bull dog"
His record shows it, That's the kind
of man want and that's the kind of a
man he is" Eyes, Grants the man. :"
He will hang on like bull dog Bull
dog courage and strength is what we
must have and we'll get it in Grant"
Mr.. Lincoln, Mr. Reasoner says spoke
of the difficulties confronting him, but
had absolute faith in the result, and was
sure Grant was the man to lead.
The history of the road before the ad-
vent of Mr.. Reasoner is still remembered
by many. Mr.. Reasoner found the road
sadly in need of repairs, new rolling
stock, new rules and regulations. The
standard of its employees was at once
raised. At the present time no railroad
has more intelligent and capable body
of employees
Mr.. and Mrs. Reasoner removed to
Morristown shortly after his appoint
ment on the Morris and Essex, and they
continued TO reside here until compare
lively recent period, when they removed
to East Orange Mr. Reasoner was for
several years a member Of the board of
trustees Of the First Presbyterian Church
and with his wife they were always in
terested and liberal contributors to the
numerous charitable organizations of the
town.
Mr.. Sloan and Mr.. Reasoner are the
only survivors of this trip, of which, so
far as we know, no account has previ-
ously appeared in print.
Mr. Reasoner was afterwards con-
nected with the Long Island Railroad
as uper1ntendent. From that posi-
ton he went to Milwaukee, where
for some time he was in charge of
the construction Of several roads, hay.
ing as heavy stockholders the parties
whom he had served so faithfully
in the East, and who knew he could
be depended upon to manage their
interests in faithful and able manner.
In 1859 Mr.. and Mrs. Reasoner came
East. the former being DESTROYS of OBJ
tanning much-needed rest Upon reach
ing New York, Mr.. Sloan and Moses
Taylor, who were active in the manage
ment of the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western Railroad, which had just leased
the Morris and Essex Railroad, arranged
with him to look after the latter, with a
promise of its uperintendency in the
near future.
The resolutions so heartily endorsed at
the meeting in East Orange on Wednes-
day night, and which follow, are but
a fitting tribute to one who for so
long and so faithfully served alike the
interests of a great corporation, dis
charged his duty to the public and to
the hundreds of employees under his
control. The resolutions are work of
art, on parchment, with illuminated
text, bound in morocco, with solid silver
corners and monogram and fly leaves
of watered silk. The list of signers is
headed by Samuel Sloan and embraces
several hundred names.
Notwithstanding the heat a large
number of friends gathered in Common
wealth Hall, East Orange, on Wednes-
day night, the occasion being the pre-
sentation of a set of resolutions to An
drew Reasoner, from the commuters and
other friends
Lanterns were displayed from the
front of the hall, while the interior was
beautifully decorated with flags and
bunting. The stage was arranged to
represent the eden" at MIR. Reasoner's
residence, and in which he transacted a
large amount Of business. The pictures,
so familiar to those who knew him, were
in their accustomed places, not emitting
the large timetable over his desk Cut
and potted flowers and ferns were also
attractive features, while an orchestra
played delightful music during the even.
ing.
Chairman G. Lambert of Paterson,
presided. Prayer was offered by the
venerable E. w. Stoddard, d. D., of Sue.
casunna. The resolutions were read by
Edwin j. Ross of Dover assisted by
William E. Coils, after which they were
presented by the Rev. John Macnaugh-
tan, ID. D., of this city. He alluded to the
fact that Mr. Reasoner was one Of
the committee from the First Presby-
terrain Church of Morristown, who when
in quest OF preacher had stumbled
upon the speaker. DIR. Macnaughtan
eloQuently referred to the long and faith
full years of service rendered to the pub
lie by Mr.. Reasoner and who during the
thirty years Of his connection with the
Lacakawanna had placed the division Of
which he was superintendent among the
best managed in the country. In re-
spending Mr.. Reasoner said:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
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