Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1847-02-25
Railroads.

VERMoNTCENTRAL ROAD. The section from
White River to Windsor, it is found, will be
constructed very far below the estimated COST
The Treasurer has given notice, that dividend
of interest will be due, and payable to stockhold-
ers whose assessments are paid on the 10Th day
of March next, upon all sums paid by them upon
their shares respectively, previous to the LIST of
March; transfers after LIST March will not be en-
titled to interest accrued prior TO that date.
SULLIVAN IN. H) ROAD. Under the cner
gotc administration Of Gov. Hubbard, this road
seems to be getting on admirably; the stock
subscription is very strong, and we learn also
that S. f. Belknap has contracted for the con
structon of the road. This road commences at
a point opposite Bellows Falls bridge (where
the Cheshire road is to end,) and terminates at
Windsor where it will unite with the Central
road.
FERRY VS. BRlDoE. The discussion in the
Free Press begins to wax interesting, albeit we
are happily in position 10 enjoy good hits upon
all sides. The editor of the Free Press is de-
cidedly against all bridges and in favor of fer
ry from Burlington TO Port Kent (abou. ten
miles, arguing that the Lake will be open long
est atthat spot and that when navigation is closed
there, it will also be closed from Cape Vincent
to Oedensburg, so that railroads would have,
during this period, comparatively little to trans
port across the Lake. On the other hand, cor
respondent of the Free Press strongly presses
a ferry from Grand Isle to Cumberland Head,
arguing that the distance is less than one mile
and half, and that the Lake there is open almost
as long as at Burngton he necessarily goes
for one bridge across the sand-bar There is
still third interest, in favor of bridging the
Lake Rouse's Point, So us to keep open rail-
road communication constantly. The Free
Press intimates that the Engineer of the Og-
densburgh Road has reported in favor of the
Bridge at Rouse's Point. We notice these
matters, not to take any part in the discussion,
but to deduce an argument in favor of the YER
mont and Ogdensburgh roadside wit the ear
nesness with which these points are contended
for is proof that those concerned believe that
these will be great roads, worthy of jealous
contest to bring them within their vicinage.-
Verify the result will so prove.
SARATOGA IN. W AND WASHINGTON RAIL
ROAD. The New-Yorkers at last have aroused
themselves and determined to contend with Bos-
ton for the business of the empire mo small bu-
siness by the way) which is to be carried to
Lake Champan. Time was when New York
ers and Bostonlans looked upon Vermont, and
all beyond it, as the region Of bears and wolves
--hyperborean all of it, and very small and
very poor at that. They have found out their
mistake Vermont is indeed small, yet her trade
is safer and better than that of any other state in
NewEngland: we venture to refer to any old
merchant of Boston to verify that. But beyond
Vermont is respectable tuorld, the business of
which will take Champain in its way to the At
lantic -there are the Canadas East and West,
and the immense region on the Southern DO der
of the great Lakes" ample room and verge
enough for Boston and New-York TO display
their energies. Boston is extending her rail-
roads to seize upon the business of that region
with an iron grasp; and now, as we have said,
land as we predicted long since,) New York is
up at the same work-or rather to Saue what lit
tie she may of business which has hitherto been
all her own, but which is destined mainly fol
Boston. The Saratoga and Washington road
is to extend from Saratoga Springs to Whitehall
IN. W at the Southern end of Lake Chanpain
distance 40 l-2 miles. Our friend of the
Burlington Free Press has laughed at us for IN
timatng that line to New York would evel
be made IN this direction: but it is our turn tc
smile compacen,ly at the General. A frient
has sent us a report of the Saratoga and Wash
ington r. R. Co. made on the 10th instant, from
which we learn that the Company has been re
Yved-the stock re-enforced-and 30 miles o
the road has been let to responsible contractors t.
be completed on the LIST Of July, lS4S, for S44S,
600 exclusive OF iron; the remaining 10 l.:
miles Fort Ann to Whtehall) to be completed
as soon thereafter as possible. The road is t.
be built, therefore. Now for a few statistic
from this report, touching the travel on LAX
Champlain. In lS44, with one line of boats
the number of passengers conveyed was 81, ass
IS45, with an additional line, the number wa
69,840-increase in one year 1888! Mex
year two boats are to be added. In 1874 tn
number of passengers paying toll on the Chan
plain Canal was 81 lSO-in lS45, 75,OO0-ir
crease 1880! During the latter year, 500
passengers were conveyed by stage lines frol
Whitehall. This new road is designed for pal
sengers only, though ultimately it will have til
privilege Of carrying freight, on paying toll
the slate-a tax from which the Vermont an
Ogdensburgh roads (good luck for Boston,) a
exempted
WESTERN (MAss.) RAILROAD. Addison Gi
mrre has been re elected President. He est
mates the income for l947 at $l,050,O00 and
dividend of Z per cent An increase Of capt.
has been asked of the legislature, for constru
ton account and the purchase of state scrip.
VI. AND Mass (BRATTLEBoRo) RoAD. A
yah Croker has been reelected President; L
annual meeting was large, and measures we
taken for pressing the work to completion.
ROUTE FROM BosToN TO TRoY. The Al
herst Express says that a survey of route
Troy N. Y. from Greenfield, Ms, via Deerlie
river, will soon be made. This route will pa
through Windham and Bennington counties
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