The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-02-05
Feb. s, 1916.
From the Burlington Free Press.
RUTLAND ROAD.

OIC Vi Tue SudmpldIu uUu CuIIueCtiCu
River Railroad Company, appointed t
locate the Northern terminus of that road
we're in our village on Friday of las
week-and that the Engineer, Mr. Gil
bert. under their direction has completed
that location in the most satisfactory man
ner. The terminus fixed upon, is on the
south side of South street, at its intersec
ton with Water street. has Lake from
sufficient for all the purposes of the roac
covers about fifteen acres of land. anc
affords mos; advantageous and admra
bic termination in all respects. By a
slight western deviation from the line oil
his previous survey, Mr.. Gilbert obtained
u route which for more than mile and a
half is perfectly straight, and for about
half that distance from the terminus south,
is on a dead level. The advantages o.
such termination will be at once appre.
ciated by all who are familiar with rail
road malters-indeed it reqnires no such
familiarity, to perceive at once the dlsad'
oantages Especially as respects freight
trains) of being obliged TO surmount even
a light grade for the starting point.
may be permitted to congratulate your
readers, especially such of them as feel
an interest in the Rutland road on the
prospect which is now presented of the
early completion of a railroad communi-
cation through Wesern Ver,pont, with
the great markets on the sea board.
venture to predict that those who have
been so long struggling against adverse
influences. and the force Of unforeseen
and unexpected obstacles, are about 10 see
their efforts crowned with complete sue
cess confidently believe that the peri
cd is rapidly approaching, when the
southern road will be built, when its stock
will be equally productive with that of
any other road in the United States. The
Champlain and Connecticut River Rail.
road will form the great trunk lane, des-
tined 10 be enriched by tributary lines in
more directions than one, while the cheap.
ness with which it can be constructed and
operated, will be substantially felt in the
dividends arising from the enormous bus
mess which it cannot fail TO command.
The road will be placed under contract,
beyond question, at least from Burlington
TO Rutland, early in the spring, and will
be prosecuted with vigor. Nea0 York as
well as Boston has an eye on the move
mems of this company, and the view
which some o. her most intelligent citizens
are taking of this enterprise may be seen
by the following extract from letter re-
Gently received, under date of the 10Th
instant, from d. x. Minor, Esq, the ac>
compllshed editor of the Railroad Journal
published ia the city of New, York
/" | am graufed," says Mr.. Minor, 'ro
learn that the Rutland people and all
Western Vermont, are moving. The
line from Burlington TO Rutland is one of
great importance aud Capabilities 1t
must become trunk line, common to
both New York & Boston, AMI it ma ters
little, whether the one o. The other is first
made, both are sure 10 be made soon, and
if my opinion would weigh straw with
the people OF that regon-botween Rul-
lanl aud Bur!ing ton-they would not de-
lay one moment on account of the road
south of Rutland. If they will make the
road from Burlington to Rutland, there
will be race between Boston and New
York 10 see who shall first make a road
to meet them. Why the whole Rutland
interest could not prevent the people cas-:
of the Green Mountains from opening
communication between them and Ru!,
and, even ifIhey had 10 tunnel Ave miles.
Is i! to be supposed that the Boston peo-
pie will travel tho saro legs, when they
may as well take the .hypothenuse of a
right angled triange2 1t would be
did no! The interest 10 the West.
tern road, endeaYor 10 bring the trade 10
Pitls6ed, as then they would be sure to
get potion Of it But is it not evident
that when at Pits6e!d gravsty would take
more to New York than enterprise 10
Boston.
My view is, tina! the Stockholders in
the Rutland road should not delay single
moment in commencing the construction
of the Northern portion of their road 1t
will ensure tn continuation of The tho legs
below Rutland, and you could no! preUent
IL and this is not ALT will secure
still another leg of 10 the westward to
connect with the Saratoga and Sandy Hill
road. or with Troy and Albany, or, in.
deed, 6oth!'
This "visw" taken Of the great enter
prise, by Mr.. Minor, is manifeslly, a
correct one. The great valley in which
we reside is destined at no remote period
TO enjoy railroad communication through
lis entire length, with the Atlantic mar,
kets. This completed, and who shall
prescribe The limit in which the enterprise
of our hardy and industrious population
shall be confined, or the extent of the
trade and travel domestic and foreign
which will inevitably seek this outlet 10
the great American Markets.