The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-03-14

hundred and nine miles, thirty miles shorter than
by the way of New Haven, Springfield and Wor-
cesters The road will connect with the Harlem, at
Williams Bridge, distance of twenty miles from
this city; pass through new Rochelle, Norwalk,
Bridgeport, New Haven, Middletown, Willimanti,
little north OF Killingby, Woonsocket, and other
manufacturing towns in Connecticut, Rhode Island
and Massachusetts. 1t will connect with, or cross
five railroads, 1.-THE Harlem, Housatonic, Hart
ford and New Haven, Norwich and Worcester,
Providence and Worcester, and will pass through
cities, towns and villages containing more than
three hundred manufacturing establishments, and
VIII open direct communication with the two
largest markets In the country for many manufactu-
rers which have heretofore been almost shut out
and which have been compelled to use the most
expeditions route in existence, whatever might have
been the expense.
The contemplated route for this road is extremely
favorable, both regards grades and facility of on
struction. The maximum grade per mile is IS feet,
and the highest grades varying from As to 55 feet
per mile, embrace less than eighth OF the whole
distance. Surveys have been In progress for some
time past, and all the reports made give the most
satisfactory and encouraging accounts OF the FEAST
bility and probable productiveness of the route.
1t IS estimated that the road will from five to
seven millions of dollars, and that it will pay divi
dend upon the cost, at least as large as any other
railroad in the country II is proposed to adopt the
wide guage in the construction OF this road; that is
track six feet wide, instead of the usual width
of four feet eight inches There would be great OBJ
lection TO this as 1t would prevent locomotives and
trains OF cars from other roads running upon its rails
The wide guage would do very well for railroad
running between two important points, where a con-
nection with any other line was not desirable and
where great speed was particularly required Had
the wide guage been originally adopted, it would
have been more profitable, as it is undoubtedly the
BEST but after many lines have been constructed
upon the narrow guage, it would be bad policy to
adopt wider one. We would suggest to the pro-
ectors of this line, the policy of constructing their
road upon the same gauge adopted by the roads
with which it connects and crosses.
charter has already been granted by the Legis-
lature OF Connecticut, TO construct road from New
Haven to the west line of that State and bill is
before the Legislature of this State, for charter to
extend the road from the Connecticut line to the
Harlem Railroad Application has already been
made to the Legislature of Massachusetts for a
charter to build road from Woonsocket to Boston,
and charters will in due time be obtained from the
Legislatures Of Rhode Island and Connecticut, for
the other portions of the road. There Is no doubt
about this part Of the business, and from the charac
ter, wealth and enterprise Of the company Of CAPT
tasts who have projected the line, we should Judge
there was very little doubt but that the means to
complete the work, would be forthcoming when re-
CURED.
hovo haon boId
interested in the construction Of this road, and
nearly all the capital required will be raised along
the route, leaving but small per cent to be taken by
the capitalists of either this city or Boston They,
however, stand ready to fill any balance required to
ensure the completion of the line through.
This is, next to the Erie Railroad, the greatest
railroad movement Of the age and if the plans of
the projectors are perfected, will open trade be-
tween this city and New England, more extensive
than ever yet anticipated.
SPRING TRAvELLING.-ln our stirring country the
opening OF spring is the signal for the commence
ment OF travel to and from all parts OF the United
States. The energy and enterprise of our country
men, which has been pent up with the ice-bound
lakes and rivers, spring out again these are OPEN
ed by the genial heat of the advancing sum- and the
travel tor business and pleasure commences
II is astonishing TO what low standard the rates
of travelling in this country have been brought
One can start from home, and, il at all fond of ira
Yelling, can imagine himself to be enjoying most OF
the pleasures Of home, and can go from one end of
the country to the other with but little more expense
than if he were seated in his own domici-
Elegantly furnished rail cars carry him with light
ning-ke speed through waving grain fields, and
III i q
ces bear him over the calm breast OF our rivers,
lakes and sounds, and indeed across the Atlantic
Competition, that life Of business, has reduced the
prices Of travelling to their lowest possible esti-
mates, and has generally succeeded in making
naughty monopolies bow to its superior power.
In the various avenues of travel leading from this
city. there will be great competition, and consequent
low fares, during the ensuing spring and summer
On the North river, splendid boats will be running
to Albany at prices varying from one shilling to
two dollars and all will probably be filed, as we
doubt not the increasing prosperity of our whole
country, and the prospects OF business, will cause
more travelling this season than during any other
for many years past On the Eastern route, we
learn that several staunch and beautiful steamers
are 10 be placed, so that the fare to Boston WILL we
doubt not, be reduced during the ensuing summer
to one dollar, or dollar and a half
The ensuing season will, therefore, be great enc
Tor travelling All sorts of passengers will 90 to-
gether, and mostly on the Canal street plan.
ARRIVALS FROM SKA.-The arrivals on Wednes-
day, at this port, from all parts Of the world were
perhaps, more numerous than on any enc day since
New York was discovered by civilized man No
less than fortythree sail Of vessel, of all sizes and
denominations, entered this port, almost all at the
same time. The harbor during the day was whiten-
ed with sails, presen ting pleasing and most ami
mating appearance.
Among these arrivals were six Eur opean packets
several Of which were overdue, and had been anx-
ously looked for a number from the North of
Europe, the East and West Indies, and South
America together with host Of coasters--n all,
making the LARGEST fleet nrnhahlu ever r,.neasad L;