Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1847-03-26
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We don't know that we can do better than to
turn over our correspondent, =, to our 9TH
err correspondent, "Sharp Sims" The latters
article is equally applicable to the protest of our
starry friend, and to the gallant Colonel at platts
burgh.
But we must have a word or two with the
Swanton man, after all. He admits that the
route ria Rouse's Point is 20 miles longer than
it is ria Port Kent, but AYERS that this increased
distance involves no additional expense" be-
cause the Burlington and Montreal road may be
used As miles af It's distance" Can our friend
be in earnest, in making such statement with
apparent gravity? We shall next expect to
hear him assert that this 45 miles of the i" Bur-
lngton and Montreal road" will cost nothing. If
he is "pokng fun at us, very well but if he
is serious, he will please TO observe that it makes
no difference what Company builds this As miles
the expense of it must, of course. enter into
the cost of his much Wanted /" continuous line"
from Boston to Ogdensburgh, we take it
Sentence must not be pronounced against
us, my friend, on such grounds as these.
Swanton March 12, 1917
Dear Sir--Al the plans of connection between the
railroads about building either side Of the lake,
by ferry from Burngts..NPort Kent seem to present
to your mind nothing less than Chmcra. But the
last, and lin opinon) the most feasible and adyan-
tageous plan, is turned of by the Vermont Chronicle
and endorsed by yourself without the least consdera-
ton with the rdihorsh sneerng and contempuous
mark that this ,rould be rather crcuitous' al
Jude to the discovery you Gull it, of route pas
sing through ST. Albans Swanton, Hog Island and AL
burgh TO Rousc's Point. Now sir, let assume that
the plan of bridging the Lake by this pass is practi
cable, in the common sense OF the term, we think
can be nbundantly shown and far less expensive and
Objectionable than any route through across Grand
Isle, as will appear at a glance, come to consd
Grafton of its advantages. And, not to speak now Of
the advantages Of continuous road, it will at once
appear be mainly question of cost--NoT ofbuidng
a road that distance around, but the difference between
the cost of transhipment between Port Kent and Bur
ngton-a distance OF ten miles, and the cost OF trans
portation, over q continuous track the distance OF y
mles-that being very near approximation OF TIN
increased distance OF road from Burlington to Ogdens
burgh, via X ouses Point Why, do you ask, vii
there not be increased expense for building the
correspondent with the increased distance! For tn
very plain reason because the Burlington and Mon
trea road THAT is to be- Uay be used As miles
its distance from Burlington to Rouses Point ,provi
dcd the two roads connecting Burlington with Ogdens
burgh and Montreabe located with that concert whic
the interests of both would demand. The question
cost which have stated is question tor engineer
to settle but do not apprehend that would be nue.
ifany against the ''crcuiious' route The question
time would certainly be in favor OF the latter, and il
regard to safety, the old adage might apply, "Th
fartherest way round is the surest way home"
In conclusion, sir, what have you to say why sen
tcnce should not be pronounced against your proet
ofthe "ferry"l distinguished and experienced SUI
veyors' against it, the Islanders against i
and we, the Sovereign people" Of Franklin Count
arc against it. Yours truly,