"_Resolved_, That this board of directors see no reason to regret the step which this corporation has taken, but in the kindly interest shown by His Excellency the governor in this enterprise, and in the able report of the commissioners appointed to examine the subject, they perceive every indication that the great work will be prosecuted with vigor and arrive at an early completion. "_Resolved_, That having released the property to the Commonwealth, we recognize the State as having entire and complete control over the same; our only claim being that the State shall carry out in good faith the recommendations of the commissioners as contained in their report, and in the address of the chief magistrate of the Commonwealth. "_Resolved_, That the clerk be requested to furnish copies of the above vote to the friends of the road in the Senate and House of Representatives, to be used if necessary to show the views of the directors." On the 29th day of April, 1863, the legislature, passed an Act entitled "an Act in addition to an Act, providing for the more speedy completion of the Troy and Greenfield Railroad, and Hoosac Tunnel," which is chapter 214 of the Acts of 1863. By the provisions of this Act, the commissioners appointed under chapter 156 of the previous year, were authorized, subject to the advice and approval of the governor and council, to construct, complete and equip the Troy and Greenfield Railroad and Hoosac Tunnel, and to make such alterations in the line of the road as may be deemed necessary to render it suitable and proper for part of a through line from Troy to Boston. Also such alterations in the location and dimensions of said tunnel as will render it suitable and proper for use, in accordance with the spirit and intent of the 224th chapter of the Acts of 1854. By the legislation of 1862 and 1863, and the vote of the directors and of the corporation in the same years, the corporation surrendered to the State the road and tunnel, and the State took possession of the same with the express understanding on both sides, that they would proceed in the construction and completion of both works. The enterprise having fallen into the hands of the State, and the work having been assumed by the State government, no further vote of importance appears upon the records of the directors. Their last meeting was held August 30, 1865, when Alvah Crocker was chosen President, and Wendell T. Davis, Clerk and Treasurer. [B.] _Principal Acts of the Legislature relating to the Hoosac Tunnel and Troy and Greenfield Railroad._ [1848--Chapter 307.] AN ACT to incorporate the Troy and Greenfield Railroad Company. _Be it enacted, &c._