Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-01-10

Justly regarded the richest in the State. The
highlands skrting the great valley Of the
81. Lawrence, extending ilom Lake Clam
Jain to the outlet of Ontario, are vast mi
neral regiOhsi aboundinq in inexhaustable
beds and mountains of Iron Ore; lso Lead,
Zinc, Copper and other valuable minerals
Is comm Icial aud manufacturing advan-
ages are not surpassed by any inland coun-
Try. Shipments are made from OGdens-
Uurgh-the ,ermlnaii0ilu f the contemplated
lOad--tO all parts OF the western world
'pproacling the very confines Of the Pa
cIllc Ocean, by navigable waters.
Large vessels ascend through the Vel
and Canal from the lower To the upper
Lakes. A ship and steam boat canal IS in
contemplation on the American side around
tie Nagra Falls; and more than thirty
steamers now ply between the foot of navl-
cation al Ogdeusburgh, and various ports
along the fertile shores of the Lakes. The
commercial facilities through this vast ma
ural channel, will ever be commensurate
with tie rising agriculture aud commercial
magnitude OF the western country, spread
my over a large share of this continent
The Rosie Lead Mines, near Ogdcns-
burgh, have proved superior to any other
ever discovered. And lion this ncxhauSi-
able source New England can be most nd
vanlageousY supplied with Lead Tor paints
and Tor all the purposes for which it is used;
also, with the best Of Iron for the superior
quality of which our Mines TIRE 50 celc-
brated.
The market for western flour and grain,
the mineral productions of the north, and
eastern manufactures will be generally i'm
proved, and mutually promoted by the con
Struc,0n OF the proposed Railway. The
rapid increasing interchange of these aud
other products, would soon augment trans
portation equal TO the utmost capabilities of
the road, and render the stock very valu-
able TO the f,rtunate holders.
A liberal charter has been granted by the
legislature Of this State, incorporating
company to buld a road from Og ensburgh
to Lake ChampIain, with a capital of light
hundred thousand dollars. 100000 of
this stock has been subscribed principally
by the citizens in the neghbourhood Of the
road. II the remainder should be taken al
Boston or elsewhere, the most difficult part
of the route Will be Immediately accom-
plished.
IL must appear arpirent TO ALL that Bos'
deeply interested in reaching these waters
by direct independent conmu licatOn,
running easterly OF New York aud Albany,
enabling them successfully to compete with
the latter cities, in the highly lucrative and
rapidly increasing western trade. There
fore 20 noble an enterprise would seemingly
excite the pride of these New England
States, aud ZealOnslv enlist in its favor the
united energies of their respective govern
meuts.
This stupcnl0us Improvement is worthy
OF the fostering aid and vigorous support
OF those States within which it is to be con-
Structed; also, Of the utmost efforts Of the
enterpriSing people along the whole route.
1t rs grand undertaking, and its ultimate
completion will confer enduring honor upon
those otour Fellow Citizens whose unceas-
ing eXeItionS and untring perse yerance ac-
celebrate its final contamination.
The undersigned deem il very desirable
10 attain an unanimous concert oil action by
all interested in the construction Of the
road. They therefore respectfully solicit
you to favor them with your views in rela-
lion to this important subject, and advise
as to the best mode, in your opinion, to he
adopted in obtaining the object sought Il
be accomplished.
! In conclusion the undersigned beg leave
| to suggest that, meeting be called early il
| the ensuing season at Boston or some othe
more central point, 10 devise such ways anC
means as shall seem most fit and proper il
bringing about the desired obi ct.
AZ BROWN,
| f. r ALLEN