New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-01-08
unaccomplisAed. and is to remain 50 years longer
Il this effort should fail


Il this effort should fail
The consequences Of the delay that has taken
place in constructing railroad to Albany are very
serious That large amount Of trade which
properly belongs to this city, is now oenternS IN
Boston. through the facilities afforded by the Bos
to. and Albany road, IS too plain and Papable 10
be denied Since the building Of that road the
city Of Boston has increased in the number Of build
ing. and business men. and the rent OF property
nearly thirty per cent Ii Is only necessary. as a
prsof Of this fact to contrast the business opera
tons Of that city eigh, years bach with the present
aud the conviction viii be irresistible. Ii IS not a
gratifying sight To New York, but II IS to be wish
ed that every citizen could the operation at the
Albany depot observe the immense amount Of pro
duce daily shipped BY the cars for Boston. and the
grea, bulk Of merchandise going West by her re-
turn cars.
The Commissioners append decarstory resolu
ton, fNorE b. which they bsve adopted, giving
their views to the carrying Of freight for the in
formation Of an engaged in the iorwaringS bust
ness Likewise. another resolution. ,NorE c.
adopted COR the convenience Of persons through
who's. property the road may be locsted-msny Of
whom have expressed their desire to take stock
for the compensation which may be awarded them
statement OF the principal subscriptions obtained
IN the city MORE ID under the partial efforts that
have been made is also submitted Tor the iniorma
ton of others
The Commissioners have thus plainly, and they
hope ntelhgibly. laid before the public their pre-
sent situation and views in relation to this enter
~, &, 81 all rel
atively as much interested in its success as them
seves-to sustain the effort, and give 1t success
or allow il 10 fail as former efforts to procure the
construction OF An independent railroad to Albany
have done. They feel themselves so deeply the
Importance Of the success Of this efort-under a
charter. obtained rih great difficulty, and at the
time when the very produce and business OF our
/ own state is being diverted into other channels
that they will not believe in such an untoward re
suit
/ Ifitis asked. WHAT'S to be done the answer is.
| let all who estimate the necessity and advantages
of the work 60 without delay, to the Office NO
Merchants Exchange. or to any OF the Commis
sioners. and subscribe for such sums as they can
conveniently spare quarterly, during the next two
and half years. for investment in seven per
cent stock If a general meeting OF citizens or II
Ward meetings on this subject are deemed desirs
bic. let others THAI the Commissioners take steps
10 arrange and conduct them. And let those who
are dispos,d unite in committees OF two or three,
and take particular streets districts TO procure
subscriptions But above all, let not this charter
be sacrificed let not the city Of NewYork be
thrown on the uncertainties Of future legislation for
new authority to make this public work. so import
ant 70 Der prosperity Let her not lose any more
Of the trade that naturally belongs 10 her Let her
not RELY on any temporary expedients Let her
not be hrorn back for gears IN the construction OF
n work which will secure her future wealth and
prosperity For this road will be built, and II
properly done will become as much an object OF
satisfaction and iustable pride to the city, as its
noble Aqueduct.
The Commissioners residing in the country,
actuated by liberal public spirit have signihed
their willingness to resign their places for the pur
pose of STRENGTHENING the city direction, Messs.
PETER scHERAERHoRS, WILLIAM c. RHIsE
LANDER and THOMAS SUFFERs, have been induced
10 coasent TO serve as Directors when the Company
shall be organized and arrangements will then DO
made 10 introduce them into the Board In the
meantime they will lend their valuable aid IN iur
thering the subscription.
JOHN r JFRvIs STEPHEN ALLEN
MATTHEW MORGAN, THOMAS w PEAhsALL,
ROBFRT KELLY FORTUNE c. WHITE,
JAMES BOORMAN AARON WARD.
SAUL ALLEY WIN. CHAMBERLAIN,
JANIS HOOKER COW KEMBLE,
JAMES N. WELLS.
Ysc- York 5h Jan. l3i7.
The undersigned fully concur in the sentiments
and sfafementa OF the nrecedIng Address.