Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-06-21
NEW ENGLAND RAILWAYS,

W-ENGLAND RAILWAYS.
The following interesting article on the sub
lect Of the railways OF New Engla their
progress and the character OF their system,
is copied from the Albany Argus.
The rail road fever RACES throughout New
England with una Dated intensity. The Maine
people seem determined to 60 at something on
large scale; and they have project worthy
Of their highest enterprise. They are about
undertaking railroad between Portland and
Montreal. The distance to the Canada line is
140 miles; and the estimated cost is So ,5o0,000
The route is said to be far more favorable than
was anticipated. From the Canada line to Mon
treal the distance is about 10 miles. This part
is to be constructed by the capitalists Of Can
ada. As an instance Of the determined feeling
in its favor it is stated that $3.50, 900 have been
subscribed in Montreal for this purpose! Part
OF this is taken by London capitalists, who are
interested in Canada lands. The Por,landers
alone are now raising 50o,0O0-whe it is
reasonably hoped that all the towns on the
route will subscribe with the same liberaity.
This will certainly be railway, both in a
military and commercial point OF view Of the
highest importance in Canada as well as the
United States.
In New Hampshire the feeling is also deed
and pervadlng. Several railroad charters have
been granted and among these is a liberal
charter. which will carry through the Central
railway from Concord to Lebanon or Haver-
hill. This road would nearly dlssect New
Hampshire. 1t is contemplated TO extend it TO
Burlington. 100000 Of the stock has been
already taken.
Massachusetts is all alive with rail roads
The Springfield and Hartford road was com>
pleted in December last. It's length was
twenty-six miles-is run in an hour and ten
minutes. This shows the substantial character
Of the road. The extension is now progress
ing from Springfield TO Northampton, and it
will be opened throughout the whole line-2O
miles by next fall. 1t is now proposed 10 ex>
tend that soon TO Greenfeld--2o miles far
the up the Connecticut river A charter has
been obtained, and the stock is mostly taken.
The grading will soon commence.
The Plymouth and Boston ralway-4O miles
in lengths progressing so rapidly as to be
fit for travel during the present season. The
Fall river railway, which may be regarded as
a branch Of the Boston and Providence will be
in operation some time in June. This opens
new route from New York, by way of the
Long Island, to Boston. A fine line Of steam
ers is to be put on the route between Green
port and Fall river.
But the great enterprise in which Boston is nov
engaged IS the Vermont and Massachusetts, rail
way, designed to connect Boston Bay and Lake
Champlain, and ultimately by Pittsburgh and
Ogdensburgh, with the St. Lawrence river
and Lake Ontario. This is noble enterprise,
fully equal TO the Great Western railway. From
its location, it may be deemed an important
arm Of national defence. The first link in
this great chain, from Boston to Fitchburg-
As miles is already in operation. Vigorous ef
forts are making to extend it front Fitchburg
to Brattleboro' The cost on this section will
be about S1,50o,00o; $1,9oo,o00 is already
subscribed in Boston.
This is considered sufficient 10 ensure lis
completion to Bra,teboro.' Prom that point
the Vermonters promise 10 carry it through to
Burlington. The whole stock 100000, is
taken for an extension OF the Fitchburgh road
through Winchester, Mass, and Keen New
Hampshire, to the Connecticut river at Bel
lows Falls, in Vermont. This is called the
Cheshire road, and will form one Of the links
in the line between Boston and Burlington
The grading is to commence Immediately, and
the rails will be laid in the spring of '46. Be-
fore the lapse Of three years. we shall see the
iron horse making his daily journey from
Lake ChampIain to Boston Bay, and then soon
alter, will the iron hand be joined between
Lake Champlain and the 81. Lawrence.
The Norfolk and Portsmouth Irish Repeal
Association, (says the Missouri Republican,
has been dissolved by unanimous vote.
The members Of the late Association say,
in the resolution adopted at their last meet.
ing, that their sense Of lreland's wrongs re
main unchanged. The offensive speech Of
Mr.. O'ConneII, at Dublin, recently, induced
this action on the part of the society. One
Of the resolutions passed by it is as follows:
"Resolued, That we regard the language
Of Mr.. O'Connell as entirely uncalled tor
bitter display Of his hostility towards the
interests Of our country, and well calcula.
ted to bring down upon them, if unrebuked
Oy the friends Of Ireland in America, the
unnerited suspicion of being more alive to
the welfare of Ireland than firmly attached
to the fame, honor, and support of their a.
dopted country.
MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
We are glad 10 learn that the antre stock
Of the Philadelphia and N. York Magnetic Tee
graph Company has been subscribed, the first
insta ment paid up, and The company organic
ed. II Satisfactory arrangements can be made
with the New-Jersey Railroad Company, the
telegraph will be in active operation betw cen tn.
two cities long before the meeting Of The mex
session OF Congress. We hope that no obsta
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