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Hiton. Alexander H. Rice.

 

One of the features of journalism of
the present day is illustration, and as
the TRANS-CONTINENTAL intends not
only to be up with the times, but con-
stantly on the move in the run of pro-
gress, we present, among other features,
in the first issue of our paper, those
of the distinguished gentleman whose
name graces the head of this article,

-which will, we think, owing to the spirit

of our special artist, be readily recog-
nized by most of our readers. ALEXAN-
bDER H. Rick, President of the Boston
Board of Trade, may justly be said to be
arepresentative man of Massachusetts,
and also of that class of Boston mer-
chants who contribute so much by their
business enterprise, sterling integrity
and mercantile honor to render the
name of that city respected at home and
abroad.

Like many of our most eminent public
men, Mr, Rice owes nothing to fortune,
but everything to his own talent, indus-
try and abilty. Afterserving as boy and
clerk in the store of William Carter &
Co., in Boston, he determined to obtain
a more thorough and classical education,
and for that end entered Schenectady
College at N, Y., then under care of the
celebrated Dr. Nott, where he graduated
with honor. Returning to Boston he
accepted a partnership in the house of
Wilkins, Carter & Co.
tact soon gave him a leading position in
the firm, and the business in 1845 as-
sumed amore important aspect. After
the retirement of his partners, the pres-
ent firm of Rice, Kendall & Co. was
formed, with Mr. Rice at its head.

 

His energy and |

 

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Mr. Rice has served as Mayor of Bos-
ton in 1856 and 1857, and in 1858 was
elected to congress, serving four
terms,and much ofthe timeas chairman
of the naval committee, introducing
many important reforms and offering
the valuable suggestions which were

| men of high position. Hecertainly was
| one of the most popular men with the
| veterans in the service. When Gen.
Grant was elected President Mr. Rice’s
name was one of the most prominent
for the position of Secretary of

the nomination we consider a positive
loss to the country. Having returned to
private life, he now devotes himself to
his business like a good merchant as he
is, and is ever ready to make his talents
available in any department of business,

as a presiding officer and his talent asa
| graceful and accomplished speaker is
peculiarly adapted.

This brief imperfect sketch, written at
the running rate of forty miles an hour,
can searcely be said to do justice to its
subject,

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the New York Central railroad, accom-
panied our train from Albany to Suspen-
sion Bridge, a distance of 504 miles,
which was made in 8 hours and 26
minutes, Gen, Priest, Division Supt,
accompanied the train as far as Utica,
also Diy. Supt. Lapham, thence to
Rochester, and Div. Supt. Torrence to
| Suspension Bridge. The train was run
|' by conductors Whitbeck, Eaton and
| Wells.

 

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received with commendation by naval |

| the Navy, and that he did not receive |

charity or assembly for which his ability |

—J. Tillinghast, Esq., Gen] Supt. of |

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— At the Massachusetts State line our
passengers assembled and Hon, Alex.
H. Rice delivered a short and appropri-
ate address to Goy. Claflin, full of feel-
ing and well chosen sentiments, after
which nine hearty cheers were given
with a will for the Governor of the old
Bay State. While he cannot go with us
in person, for the legislature of the
State is in session, his heart and best
wishes go with us, and his warmest
sympathies. .

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—Before leaving Boston, where our
train left the actual borders of Atlantic
tide water, in Massachusetts Bay, a bot-
tle of sea water was filled in the presence
of the party, to be taken to San Francis-
co-and there emptied into the Pacifi¢e
ocean. As this train will be the first
through entire train which has ever
crossed from Atlantic to Pacifie direct,
every car going through with only
through passengers, the incident is not
without interest historically.

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—From Chester to Washington up the
grade of the Boston & Albany railroad,
our train was run at fully thirty miles
an hour. iverywhere we have met
with marked compliments and received
distinguished civilities from our railway
friends. The fastest speed between Bos-
ton and Albany was performed from
Chatham and Greenbush, a distance
of twenty-three miles, which was made
in twenty-four minutes.

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— Col. Charles 0. Russell, Gen’l Super-
intendent of the Boston & Albany R. R.
accompanied the train over his road,
and the excursionists acknowledge
themselves under many obligations to
him, both personally and officially, for
his great kindness and for many favors
shown them and the train.

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—His Excellency, Gov. Claflin, with
his wife, accompanied this excursion
party, of the Boston Board of Trade,
through the State of Massachusetts to
the State line.

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— The Board of Trade Excursion train,
it is estimated, was visited by over fifty
thousand people from the time of its
arrival on Saturday to Monday morning.

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— Owing to the crowded state of these
columns, our full stock report is omitted,
but will be found posted on the bulletin
of our editorial room in the smoking car.

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— At every way station the platforms
are crowded by persons anxious to view
and cheer the party as they pass,

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WANTED.—In the “Revere”
Tenor and Bass.

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