The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-04-30
NOW FOR THE RAILROAD.

We have recently in several instances urg-
cd upon the people of Addison County the
necessity Of putting forth Immediately every
effort 10 secure to themselves the advantages
of the Railroad which it is now certain will
DE constructed from Boston to Burlington
and thence TO Montreal. But relying upon
the superior merits OF the Western track
which they think cannot be mistaken by
those whose funds are TO accomplish the
work, they are reclining in supue security
expecting that whether they put their shout
ders to the wheel or not, Hercules will help
them out of every difficulty. But we must
I take the liberty to inform them once again
that in this respect they are utterly mistaken.
An undermining operation is going on which
if not counieracted promptly wiki energy
and zeal, will give all their hopes to the winds.
We have been tolfby good authority, that
a distinguished friend Of The central route has
been in Boston a considerable portion of the
last winter eDdeavorins TO divert to that
route the current of public favor which has
been recently setting SO powerfully in this
direction. Since it has been made apparent
that the Cheshire road to Bellows Falls would
be built Il new idea has seized upon the ad-
vocates of the Central route. Forsaking
| Concord they have crossed over to Bellows
Falls and are now planning TO carry the
| Cheshire road to the mouth of White River.
] The last Montpelier Waterman is filed with
real rhodcmantade article in support Of
this Central route through the great Capiialof
Vermont. The Burlington Free Press which
10 several instances has shown its preference
to our route is strenuosly urged 10 take a
different view Of the Subject, and for two
weeks past has been filed with communion
tons in favor Of the otter. The last Boston
Atlas contains an artful communication in
favor of route through the great Capital of
permoRt in preference to crossing the noun
tains TO Rutland, full of the most insidrous
and deceptive representations. Such are the
powerful elements which are gathering TO
blast our hopes in project whose merits VIC
have hitherto regarded as so indisputablc,
and so able to defy all competition.
We intend to use no means in sustaining
the Western route which VIC should not JUS
tify in others in pursuing similar object. 1t
is no temper of hostility TO those who have
entered the field Of competition for the Rail
Road about to penetrate the State, but the
defence ofourjust claims among the rival sec-
toes Of our country. But we should feel as
if we had proved but drowsy sentinel over
the interests Of our patrons did we not attempt
to arouse them to the necessity Of taking
prompt and efficient measures to counteract
the mischievcus influences and delusive cal |
culations which are indus,riously welded |
against them in relation to this subject.
1t wants no second sight to see what is to |
be done in the circumstances in which we are 4
placed The people of the rich and power
full Counties through which the Western /
route is to pass, should be aroused to the |
splendid benefits of Rail Road, in the saw
ing OF the expense of transportation to mar
kct, and just in that proportion enhancing
the value of agricultural produce, in adding
TO the value of our focks and our herds, of the
forests, which cover our mountains, and The
minerals imbedded in their bosoms, and of
every acre OF laud from which we draw more