Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-12-21

as beng 81 present improper ana ou' OF o'o'', WIS
permitted, and
Mr. Strong Of Rutland then Read an elaborate
statistical and argumcn,o'isc report IN 'avor OF
the Rutland route.
Col Croker was introduced to the Convention
and addressed il in his most earnest and impress.
i've manner, urging upon the members the great
importance Of immediate and efficient action u
they would secure TO themselves and their coun.
irv. the rich blessings ola cheap and expeditions
communication with, and transportation TO and
from the sea board
Col Croker gave way to motion TO adjourn,
when the Convention adjourned ill o'clock
r. NJ.
AFTERNOON SESSION
On meeting 10 the afternoon, the Convention
were again addressed by Col Crocker, and in the
course Of his remarks, he read letter from Mr..
Whitwell the Engineer, who has recently survey
ed on the route for the extension Of the Fitchburg
Rail Road to Brauleboro from Eiichburg via
Mller's River to Mortified and Vernon, who
prononccs the route not only feasible, but a
natural and easy one requiring in no place an
elevation Of more than fifty feet per mile
MIR. Derby of Boston addressed the Convention
in speech of great interest," in which he point
cd out with great clcarncss and convincing
power, the immense advantages that Boston and
other portions Of New England had received,
were receiving and we're yet TO receive from Rail
Roads whichadyantoges ought TO be, and might
be, participated 10 BY this Fertile region of coug.ry.
He illustrated in the most happy manner, the ef
fccts Of Rail Roads in developing the latent and
hidden resources ofa country, rs well as making
available those that were apparent, and IN open
ing new and unexpected fountains Of wealth
and channels of profitable industry He spoke
Of the feasibility of the proposed route from
IL H.. H.. -.
er---of its being favorite route and on the line of
an early survey for canal from Boston to the
Connecticut, and for that purpose was found prac
tcable and if practicable for canal how much
more so for Rail Road
Mr. G. c. Hall from the committee on Stats
tics reported, that for the want oftime and mater-
ais, that committee were unable 10 make n full
and condensed statistical report for the use of the
Convention and would therefore make no formal
report whatever--but that delegates from different
sections of the country would present to the con
vention such statistics as were collected.
Mr. Bike of Braueboro read a statistical
statement proposed by committee of the citizens
OF BrauIeboro, and showing the amount Of tonnage
annually to and from Braueboro and vicinity,
that would necessarily be carried upon the Fitch
burg Rail Road if extended to Braueboro,-to
be- at a low and careful estimate, over $4,000 tons
tleboro alone, of articles which will not now bear
transportation, if the Railroad facilities were af-
forded, would be over 5000 tons per annum.-
No estimate was made of passengers that would
probably pass over a Railroad but the fact was
stated that it appeared by the books ofthe Bratle-
boro stage office that there has passed TO and from
this place by stage eastward in year s, 90 pass
engers
Mr.. Strong of Rutland read statistical state
ment of great interest in relation to the productions
and tonnage OF such portions of the counties of Rut-
land, Addison and Chittenden and Franklin as
would be tributary to Railroad via Rutland TO
Burlington.
His papers no. having been furnished to the
Secretaries they are unable to give synopsis
of i'll
The Convention was addressed by Mr.. Prem
ltiss of Kecne, who advcred 10 the feasibility of a
route for Railroad flom Fi,chburg via Ike ene
to the valley of the Connecticut
The Convention on motion adjourned to o.
clock p, Nj.
RI EVENING SESSION.
Mr.. Price of Windsor, offered the following
r resolutions, which on motion of Mr.. Ripley O
, Greenfield, were laid upon the table
Res0lrcd, That this Convention appoint cen
trail committee of scren, and in each of the coun
r ties represented in this convention cores pond
ing commlttee oil Mree with power TO appoint SUB
, COMMITTEES in each of the towns in their respcc
tive counties to collect all useful statistical informa
lion pertaining to the business of the projectC
Rail Road from Fichburg Mass TO Burlington
VT.
Resolced That said county committees be re
quesed with the assistance of their respective sub
. committees 10 report to the central committee a
the earliest possible date, all such information O
. the nature before mentioned as can be collected il
their respective counties and ,tat the central com
mittee be requested to arrange the same, and pub
> fish it.
!. Resolrcd, For the purpose Of facilitating tn
collection Of correct information that the cen,ra
committee be instructed to procure to be printe'
# and distributed for the benefit of the sub-commil
tees, blank forms, containing such questions a
g they may deem it advisable TO have answered
Mr.. Toilet OF Burlington, from the commilte
on resolutions reported the following,
ResOlred, That it is settled by the dictates
the soundest judgement and the investigation
the most careful intelligence, that Rail Roa
connecting the waters Of Massachusetts Bay wit
those Of Lake Champlain is practicable, woul
subverve the best interests Of the New Englan
States through which it might pass, and ought t
be constructed
Resoired, That the only way to keep the son
Of New England at home, TO retain for her owl
growth and advancement that enterprise and ii
dustry which have hitherto been Withdrawn from