The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-10-12
lCenesPeadence Of this New York Commsroial Advsrser
The su.pe"sloa Bridge aud Railroad.


u has been mentioned in your paper that another
pension bridge is in progress the Niagara That
found to Dc the when passed through Queenston
lew months il will be completed, and ready for the
commoja'son OF the public Il is work OF great magni.
tude, and IRON the evidence have OF the and
pohts OF The at the Falls there be little doubt that
the bridge between Lewiston and Queenston will afford
substantial income 10 It's propretors yet at this early
day. take upon me 10 recommend TO the managers that
the toll be liked at such rate will induce the greater
portion OF the travel TO pass over IT, =.
The present bridge at the Falls great novelty at
hst and hundreds even thousands passed over without
high for large portion of those who have TO pass the
Nagara and has up 10 this time, given large return
Tor the capital invested remark was made in my hear
ing, 10 friend OF yours that the press bought
TO silence as the bridge free 10 them" Iinterposed
remark that thought this could not be the case, the
freedom OF the bridge to the press was boon that few if
This new bridge, am informed, will be OF sufficient
strength to permit the passage OF the train OF il
quise 10 and from the great western railroad between
have often expressed my surprise that such magnificent
work as this proposed railroad was not accomplished
Years ago. lthas been talked Of. and subscriptions
from causes not necessary te aude TO in this letter. moth
ing done eectually until recently, when that portion
OF the road between Hamilton and London put under
con tract, and in few days the ceremony OF breaking
ground will take place learn that the governor has
been usual very liberal in his grants towards the
dertaking; and whether this country remains as u.s.
States OF the American UAion great will be the benefit
derived from this road learn that the gauge has not
yet been decided upon but there is strong desire that
il may be the same that of your New York and Erie,
adding hope that at future day there may be
connexion between these roads
One consideration will initiate against the road
this side, with reference to its prospective protsthat s
the building OF line OF road on the south side OF Lake
Erie, which is now in progress. However. that
the elegant accommodations for travel on your noble Hud
son have not prevented line of railway its banks
Quick and sure passage is the object Of travellers OF
this have evidence at the present time between Buff
alo and Detroit where there line of boats running
direct without stopping al single port or the route.
which for speed and elegance Of accommodation not
surpassed by any in the world. say this after having
seen your "foaling palaces" on the North and East
rivers This line formed by Mr.. Ward and Others,
and The boats the May Flower Ocean, and Atlantic
They possess every comfort and convenience and what
important consideration inland waters, life
preservers in abundance Every chair on board is a
life.preserver and am informed that each will sustain
three persons while in the water The officers and
OF established good character and unnecessary
noise permitted The tables furnished sumptuously
and with larger quantity of silver plate. ii is believed,
than can be found on board any other boat.