Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-01-04
RAILROADS.

OF Onlon Nlver, where 1t has been found practi-
cable 10 construct travelled road" Again
the Caledonian characteristics the project as q
"humbug got up by the enemies Of the Pas
sumpsic road !" and since the Montpelier pa
pers" have copied an article which originated on
the very line oc the Passumpsic road, aud came
from protested friend OF it into the bargain,
the Central Road interest is charged with +" boil
storing up the humbug," for the purpose of in
jurlng the Passnmpsic road-and charged in
terms most offensive, insulting and entirely in
excusable. Still again: correspondent Of both
the Caledonian and the North Star seems to be
particularly gtieved that the Waterman has CIV
en- consequence to project which he seems to
;hnk otherwise would be of no consequence at
oil. To the last we say: no offence was intend
ed on our part to any body, either corporal or
corporate. The project is very important one,
If practicable, 10 large number Of our readers,
ard we copied the Gazette article for the double
purpose Of letting them have the project with
all It's defects, aud of oliciting more practical
knowledge about il. AS 10 the Caledonian we
do not regard it in this instance as the organ of
the Passumpsc road-lor we believe the mana
gers of that road have too much confidence IN
their own road to be frightened even it there
were prospect Of another good road intersect-
ing il, and too much sagacity to cypress any fear
iflear should be iclt'rhe Caledonian has doubt
less acted on its own hook, and evinced ical
ousy of the Central Roud entirely unfounded.-
For lis information we remark: first the project
rf n frntn al To ri all
River is mol a new one: it is at least two years
old. Second-it was not originated by the Cen
trail road. Third the Wrtchman, being one of
the Montpelier papers," has given currency to
this project, and will continue to do SO until its
practicability is settled, entirely without refer
encc to the Central, the PaSsumpsic or any other
interest," except the interest of the public. We
began agitating the railroad, as we have the
plank road, upon the principle that the public
good--the progress and prosperity of our good
state-demanded these improvements and al
though we are supposed-to be particularly inter.
:ested In the Central Road, the CALIFORNIAN will
learn after while that that interest never will
lead us to oppose, or prevent US from supporting,
other needed and practicable projects. The
Rutland road even we have never opposed, ex-
cept as it exhibited itself in hostility to the
Central and the Passumpsc we never have op.
posed in any shape whatever. The only alluson
TO it in our columns which could at all effect it
injuriously, was the record of the action of its
friends adverse TO the Central road anc as VIC
say also, adverse to the interests Of the people
of Vermont, on the Bridge question. For that
record they are responsible not the Waterman.
If they regret the course which produced the
record, we rejoice; and if they shall change that
course, we will hasten joyfully to give them cred
ii.
Now as to the Wells River or Bradford and
Montpelier road. The Caiedonian may be cor
rect in declaring it utterly impracticable. If so,
let it join us in urging survey of the route and
a final settlement of the question. That will
at once relieve the Passumpsic from all fear, if
the Caledonian is right But the Caledonan
may mol be right. Nearly two years ago the
subject was agitnted in this section, particularly
by the people of Barre, and that agitation led us
to inquire about the matter, and as occasion Of
iered to examine for ourselves. The result Of
such examination is, that from Montpelier to the
summit, on one of the routes, it is practicable, IN
cur opinion, 10 construct railroad and the re-
suit of our inquiries as to the remaining part OF
the route, 10 Bradford, is favorable. As to Wells
River, we have no knowledge beyond the I'M
satisfactory statements in the Gazette article,
and for that reason we asked for more facts
Suppose the examination should result favoraby,
and that this should prove to be the best route
from Montreal TO Portland, would the Caledonia
or the Pasumpsic road be justified in opposing
it? Suppose it should interfere with the Cen
trail road, would ice De justified in opposing it !?
We think not. IL should be fair to show that it
is not the best, if possible; it would be right to
defend the interests of the Passumpsc and Cen
trail roads by all fair means but in our judy
ment, it would not be right for either the Gale
donian or the Waterman to deny the adyanta-
ges Of the route, if it has any, or to throw any
obstacles in the way Of its construction. We
rather say-the public have right to all the
roads they can get, and we bid them all good
speed, leaving each particular company route
to stand on its own merits. We sny, them lei
US hare asurrey Of The ne,o route.
The Vermont Central Railroad is almost COM
pleted between White River and Windsor
The rails are laid at this place TO within few
yards of the Depot. The Engine has once OF
twice made its appearance in our village, pierre
ing our ears with its shrlll whistle.
We are now looking 10 the completion of the
Sullivan road, between here and Bellows Falls
The Railroad Bridge over Connecticut River is
up and about ready for use. The bridge is O
fine and substantial structure, $50 feet lone. -
The Bridge over Sugar River, in the west par
of Claremont, is about half up. This is one Of
ofthe most magnificent bridges in the country
It's length is 55l feet, and it is l03 feet from the
water TO the top of the rails. Both these Bridg
es are being constructed by Tho. II. Gushing
Esq. who is filling our vicinity with most sub
stantal and durable monuments Of his enterprise
and skill.-WindSor Journal.
The SuLitpan Railroad. In three or fou
weeks we shall witness the regular daily transi
of the passenger and freight trains over this i'm
portant thorough fare. The corporation wal
chartered at the June session of 1886. A Sc
ries of meetings were held in Claremont, Char
lestown and Boston. The stock was speedily
taken, and we understand remains, IN great part
in first hands, being kept as a safe and perma
nd mt