New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-08-01
Propo.ed sixth Avsuue Railroad.

NKssXs. EDIroRs Originally an opponent Of
this project nus: beg leave in Justice 70 AK FOX
4 thort space in jour columns TO state my ress1ns
for char ging ny views IL relation 70 matter Of
very gres; public convenience, and OF vital mpo;.
tt1ce 70 iboie who like myself reside in one Of
the upper WARDS, especially as l an convinced
tia, when this proiec; shall be fally understood by
the public, and it's merits properly considered there
viii be unanimous demand ior /. 70 be carried
ito effect, and the Common Council viii crafty
the public cal az in duty bound, and 10 their Wis.
dom establish such regulations as public interest
and convenience shall require.
This ploiec, hss now been before the public FOR
nire months AID al objections tia. could be urged
se.ntt j: have been presented and faIy discussed
in the public papers, in general conversations and
in the Municipal halls, and l an glad 70 find the
public sentiment strongly in favor Of it, especially
IN the upper Wards. A Special Committee Of the
Board Of Aldermen 70 whom was referred this and
Other sppicatiors for permission 10 Ay trac;I for
Railroads in the streets has made i1.l and able
rerort On the whole subj ct, and presented reso-
'uiion 70 gran: 70 the Original applicants pernis-
zion 10 Jay 3 double track in the Sixth AZ. and
o,her streets Necessary 70 bring rs desirable con
veLieIces within the reach Of those travelling 70
ard from the lower part Of the City.
Tbs rsilrusd III the resolution pssfes VII be
full and II poIiant test as 70 whether railroad can
b aid in streets il such manner as y cause 10
obstruction 70 the genera travel OF osner y-nic4es'
rafuuch ss conditional clause ia wisely iatro-
5uce6. recurring that every sach raj or track
,hsl be aid In the s-ee,s and avenues, IN s1ch
.usrrer ts 20 cause 10 unnecessary mPedlmentto
the coumon ard ordinary use Of the street FOR
ether purposes, ard 20 as 70 leave al the water
courses free ard unobs;rucied-' The Parscalr
kipd OF raj proposed, and the manner Of laying Il
are fcch, as mOG. Y geui01sly ard elsctaa-y com
u'v with the above re41lsltlon.
Tberessou why the proposition for this road was
selected from inorg NUMBER CT Diners Tor TIA IN
execution ard operation, vas probably 0ecRase IL
"a free from al the objections that have been pro
merry ureed against tie different projects for rail
30, in Broadway. and promises % toe public al
he oonvepiepces Afforded b. the Harlem track and
many Advantages IN addition which are imprlctlcs-
be CT that rotd
spoe the favorable report OF he SpeSial CON
rittee above referred 70 vas made, 4 remon-
,trsrcrs hss been presented BY the owners aud
,rofr1sf0rs Of on nibgses in the city, sgs1st lay
Isl tracks IL the streets Of said city generally,
which renot stTGrce vss referred 70 tie same SPe-
cal Committee. This ren1oI STRANGE, though gen
ersI IL rs objections vas designed % prevent L
pcssbs TIE pssssge q AZ ordnance IN isv0r Of the
sixth-gv. Railroad ard is entitled 70 much respect
a. coming from q powerful and wealthy body OF
citizens i q beSice, very original and remark
able document IN It's OVID way, and throws much
ieht uoon the way important measures Tor pubic
couverieuse msy be defeated in municipal legisA
too. ! an informed that an EttemP: vii be made
70 defeat this project IN the Common Council and
thus 70 rob the public for private ends, Of most
desirable Accommodation
Ith,sbee frequently stated in the pub &c prints
and is norto7er, grieve . say generally credited
II his City, tia. a large amount Of particular
kird O. influence IS Necessary % procure the pass
age a a important city ordnance, even greatly
fcr ire public benefit !, for ore, DO not cdsi'0t
cre6i, such 81 aspersion against the nigh places
ard councls Of ny native City, = hleh las a EAy 6
benny pride ard IL a. cc1ntrief ny boEE. Bat |
feel Authorised 20 sfssrt on ny pe,sont acq1aint.
srce with the characters Of my most respectable
i-lov.ctizens u ho ofe- ct their own rsk and ex-
rsrte 70 oouEtr1ct this work f5r the pubI, con
ve1ierce. ibzt though these gentlemen have
abundant means, accumulated By boaest Industry
To- oor,uuctirg AID uEiatsining this vork IN the
be,t rDsuper, they have nothing 70 cJntdolte 20
,nv 6isboDorabe mode Of procuring the permission
for 50 doing. I'm, gentlemen respecttu- y yoa's'
KStCKERSOCkER