The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-01-15

mile. From the representations which
had been made oil the character of tn,
Route, he had no doubt the Road could
be completed to Rutland or Bennington
as cheaply. He sad there were one
and third miles in the Western Roao
which cost $220,0Q0 per mile, tha
there we're nine consecutive miles which
cos: over 100000 per mile, & that the
expense Of he Road through Western
Vermont was comparatively nothing
lie said the Western Road had nc
disposition to interrupt the Rutland Road
in its original purpose: if they had been
cold towards the project, it was from the
belief that the interest of the Rutland
Road was in the direction of Pittsfed,
rather than Bellows Falls. He SAID that ,
at meeting of the friends ofthe Wes-
tern Road, it was thought that Road
through Western Vermont in connection
with the Western Railroad, would be
aught at by the people of Boston. He
knew the stockholders felt deep inter
est in the project, and he doubted not
that any application made to Boston
would be met with iberality. So far as
The Western Road was concern,
ed, he would pledge himself, offica-
lily, that corporation would give them ev-
cry encouragement in their power
had always been the character ofthe in
auence of that corporation in kindred
projects: and the stockholders, he doubt
ed not would be literally disposed IN
any aid they could render this enter
prize,
Mr. Lyman introduced 4he following
Resolutions, which were panied by
mpIimenlary remarks from Mr. Lyman,
Mr. Ormsbee, and the President.
Resolved, That the general utility of
Railroads, is subject, which, at this day,
does mol admit of honest diversity Of O.
pinion. The advantages already receiv-
ed by the community al large, from this
source of internal improvement, although
in its infancy, have, placed that question
beyond the reach Of fair argument.
Resolved, That in the triumphant co m>
pleton of the great Western Railroad, we
have many bright examples of great abil>
ity, and untiring perseverance: and in
this great and noble work the names oil
Josiah Quincy, Jr., William Jackson,
George Bliss, and Others, will not soon
be forgotten By any friend of internal i'm
provemer:.
The Resolutions were responded to by
the Hon. WIiilm Jackson, giving some
very interesting and valuable Information
relative to The early history Of Railroads
both in Old and New England. aud some
vely happy and interesting comparisons
between the early prospects and the pres
enl success of these enterprises. Before |
closing his address The Convention adj
burned for an hour.
AFTERNOON.
Upon the re-asSembilng Of the Conven-
ion NJ Jackson continued his remarks.
Mr. dickson said that 10 addition to his
interest in the Western Railroad he was
now so much engaged in the road from
Worcester 10 Providence that he thought
it impossible to attend this Convention.
But the people Of Rhode Island told him
'go-tel the people oil Vermont tina! r.
Island extends TO them the right hand OF
and bids them God speed in
heir noble enterprise-we wish 10 draw
from Vermont more directly the necessn-
ries OF lie for the support OF the 35l 900
cotton spindIes already in operation upon
Ne line of our road" He said thai The
construction OF the Worcester and Provi-
lence road was placed beyond contin>
yency, and would be constructed in the |
course of three weeks AZ miles long.
M. Bishop, delegate from The Housa-
onic road, beng called upon, gave the
Convention very interesting account of
he read which he represented. 1t had,
trough tho ndomitable perseverance of
is friends upon the route alone, worked
out its own existence, and in the course
IF the present year would be reIald
with heavy rail. Mr. Bish.
,p urged the people of Western Vernon,
o profit by the example OF the people in
he valley of the Housatonic, and try
what Western Vermont could do for her
'elf, and she would most assuredIy receive
he assistance of the Housatonic road.
He represented 10 the Convention the
ABILITIES which the Housatonc road
would afford 10 Western Vermont FIR a
lirect communication with New York
hatan arrangement had been made with
he Harlen road by which there would
,e continuous railroad communication to
New York city.
A letter was hen read from Thos. w.
)lco,t Esq, Of Albany, expressing the
eep interest which the people of Albany
eel in The success Of the enterprise.
The Reso utlons were then unanimous
y. adopted.
o. motion of Mr. Sargent, voted that
he proceedings Of this Convention be
in such OF the papers OF
Jermont aud Massachusetts as are friend
y to the enterprise.
Mr. Ormsbee moved that copy be furn-