Richmond and Danville Railroad.
The eighteenth annual report of this Company embraces the reports of the
President, Auditor and Superintendent, together with the proceedings of the meeting held on the 12th of September last.
The report of the
President,
Mr. A. S. Buford, gives a brief history of the past year and a statement of the financial condition of the road, its earnings and its liabilities.
The condition of the road way and rolling stock is also ably set forth.
He also states that it is under consideration to alter the gauge of the
York River road to the same gauge as that of the
Richmond and
Danville, and to connect these two roads through the lower part of the city.
A corresponding change of gauge in the
Piedmont road is deemed of vital importance.
The Auditor's report is a tabular statement of the financial condition of the road.
The report of the
Superintendent,
Mr. Thomas Dodamead, shows that great energy and skill have been devoted to the repair of the road since it was turned over to the
Company by the
United States authorities.
It was then in a very bad condition.
Repairs are still being pushed forward with great speed.
Contracts have been made to rebuild the
Appomattox, Staunton, Little Roanoke, and James River bridges.
The report shows the improvements made, and those proposed, in buildings, stations, workshops. &c.
Mr. Dodamead, in conclusion, acknowledges the zeal and fidelity of
Messrs. W. M. S.
Dunn, master of road;
John McFarland, master of machinery, and
J. L. Morrow,
assistant superintendent.