New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-06-04

| them " ith such temptations except at their ap-
propriate season.
The train for o wego-the FIRST over the new
| part Of the road-let Blnghamton Mt about nine
O'Clock on Friday morning. A great crowd had
assembled at the station 10 US OH the weather
was most propitious--the woods and fields iresu
from the recent rains, wore their brightest green
and with the screaming whistle Of the engine
pitched on ts highest and loudest key, we set Oh.
The distance is - miles and the road runs 10 I've
beautiful valley Of the Susquehanns, through the
towns Of Chenango Union and Owego. The land
| is not perfectly cleared-that IS - say, the helds
contain too many stumps to please the unfamiliar
eye-but the rich grass that covers the greater
part Of the region trsversod by the road, and the
arle herds Of cattle indus,riously enjoying H. gave
evidence that the labor Of the farmer ~ there not
spent in vain. Finer grazing districts may be-
found, indeed, but they are OF older cultivation
aud few years must put the fame OF Bfoome ana
Tioga on level with that OF Orange.
1t was a holiday all along the line AT Union
We were greeted by loud aud repeated cheers
from the assembled population, " hose enthusiastic
satisfaction was also expressed by discharges OF
cannon and the waving Of flags Having stopped
company, the train continued It's course
The approach to Owego was quite exciting
The whole country was gathered there waiting
the arrival OF the traIo-and for a mile or more
tins side the village, companies Oh men, women
and children were stationed along the roadto greet
the " Welcome event. large hlll IN front OF the
depot and partially covered by trees, was occupied
by many picturesque groups who sent TO us 10y the
waving of handkerchieis a saiutatlon which their
voices could not convey so Tar the same signal
waved from every window IN the vicinity, while
the vast crowd assembled In the area about the
Icnnt cbeered. aud the cannon fired of, all 10
the most appropriate manner.
As soon as tue cars were vacated aud the ueces-
gary arrangements made. the multitude was called
Ia order aud the ceremonies Of the day began
Hon. THOMAS FARRIsoTos, ON behalf oi the ao-
tbor,ties and citizens of the village sddresscdtb
officers of the Road in a neat aud appropriate
speech CONCENTRATING them on the successful
prosecution of the great public work placed under
their supervision paying a Just tribute TO the en-
ergy and Judgment with which their srduous and
responsible duties have been discharged, and eN.
pressing the qualification which the citizens oil
Owego-the originators almost, OF the enterprise
and the residents of the Susquehannah valley gen
eraIly must feel at it's progress. Mr. Harrington,
in conclusion, rendered to the officers aud gentle
men from abroad the hearty hosPitalitles OF the
people of Oweeo.
To this address Mr.. WILLIAM +. DoDGE re-
sponded in behalf of the Directors the President,
Benz. LoDER, Esq. not being present. la So do
ing he rendered the scknow Judgments Of the Com
pany for the hospitality aud poteness of which
Mr. r had been the organ. To the Directors as
well as 70 the citizens OF Owego the occasion was
one of great interest. They were p miles nearer
their great object and with their eyes set on the
prize before them they could not but be stimulated
by the fact that after having toiled through re-
gion so difficult as almost battle their hopes and
courage they had come out into the beautiful val
ley Of the Susquehanna. The expectations and
labors of many years had finally been crowned
with success aud an avenue was now opened be-
tween Owego aud New York. 1t was proud
day for them all. They could all rejoice IN con
summation long desired. Owego was no longer
seauestered villsge, it was part OF the neIshoor
hood of New York. Inhabitants OF the village
could leave home after tea and be IN Newly ORR
to breakfast the next mornings or they could take
an carly breakfast at home and get tea IN New
York. Twenty years ago he left Hartford, Conn
and came to Owego by stage and vas 50 used up
nv the long aud tedious journey that he resolved
he would never venture over those bulls again
But now things were changed pretty essehtia'y'
the Chenango and Susquehanna were SIMPLY the
outskirts of New York. 1t was almost impossible
to ealize the position in which they stood There
were doubtless me n among thosehe was addressing
yboc ould remember when those hills and valleys
were the undisturbed possession OF the Indians
And from the position of to-day, let them look
lorw ard fifty years The mind staggered at the
contemplation. But yet II was tile great pros
oect of this distant result which had nerved the
hands and sustained the hearts OF the friends ot the
Erie Rsilroad Consider too, what would be the
,onad;,te efTec, of the extension OF the road to
the lake ami its opening to the commerce oi the
vast West which was to pass over 1t
Mr. Dodge then spoke OF the Improvements IN
the prices Of produce which the Road would I"
once produce in the Susquehsnns valley ihust's'
ing bis remarks by figures which much dehsu'eo
the farmers among the audience
He also urged them TO use the Road twas
theirs, built for them and they should improve IT,
He concluded by expressing the wish that an I'M
petus would that day be given to the enterprise
which would ensure its speedy completion
After Mr.. Dodge had ended and the applause
was over the meeting was adjourned tall dinner
When the hour had arrived procession was formed
IA the main street at the head OF which marched
the authorities OF the village, followed by the Off
GERS OF the Road aud the guests Of the day. the
whole being preceded by band OF music. The
| tables were spread in the large saloon and along
the pazzs OF the depot The dinner was abu ndant
IN quantity, aud its quality was such as must for
ever insure to the turkeys and rossters OF Owego
| the highest reputation in the New-Ycrk markets.
| A, soon as the more material part of the enter
,.;nment was disposed Of Mr.. FARRIsaros COM
uenccd the intellectual treat by few appropriate
rsm.rks and a sediment, several gentlemen sue
cseded him with speeches and toas's among
hem WAS Hon. JAMES BROOKS Of the Express who
dwet in eloquent terms on the glorious furure
which awaits this Country, and spoke Of We hhe