The New York herald., 1851-08-19
Our Cl,nton County Correspondence.

MoeERs, CLINTON County, Y,(
August ii, 1851.
Platts6urg and Montreal Railroad -Atgesting Ces-
n,ony Of Breaking Ground on the Boundary Line
Speeches, &c.
Whether Canada is to be bound to the United
States by those political cords which hold together
the several States of our Union or not, it seems
quite probable, from present appearances that it is
destined soon to be tied to this country with iron
bands, which will tend, perhaps, as much to assimi
late the two countries, and promote their mutual
interests q, real annexation This kind of anuexa-
tion has already commenced in good earnest; AID
to the enterprisng citizens Of Northern New York,
and those of Montreal and vicinity must be rendered
the credit of accomplishing this glorious result.
The Plattsburg and Montreal railroad is now
fairly in process of construction and the enterprise
will be actively carried forward until it is COM
pleted 1t will the province line at Mooers dis
tant twenty miles from Plattsburg, and twenty
eight from the northern terminus opposite Lachine,
on the st. Lawrence river. From thence a railroad
is already in operation to Montreal. The country
through which it is to pass, particularly that in Ca
NADIA, is very level, and labor and material are so
cheap that it will be built at comparatively low
price. A sufficient amount OF stock in each part Of
the road Chat in Canada and that this side) has
been subscribed to warrant the undertaking.; most,
if not ali the work of clearing the t ack and grading
the road has been contracted and it is confidently
asserted that in one year from this time it will be
in nning order.
To day, there was union meeting of the presi-
dents and directors Of both roads, an large nu n
Der OF citizens at the spot where they unite on the
boundary line, for the purpose of breaking ground;
and 1t was interesting to the pioneers of this
work meet on the line which separates their respec-
tive countries, and, at spot remote in the forest
coDgratulating each other on the occasion which
hrnn fhnvp tAv. Ietrs IL
could evince the most spirit and enterprise in the
project. The Canada part, designated the Mon
treal and Province Line Railroad, was represented
by w +. Coffin, president, and Robert Anderson,
Plattsburg road by Hon. VIM. SHETLAND, presi-
dent, and William F. Halle, Gen. st. ]. B l..
Skinner, COL Amasa G. Moore, and Charles Cook,
of Plattsburg, and James s. Shedden James Fitch,
and Abel Knapp, of Mooers, directors. On each
side Of the line designated by the boundary COM
missioners under the treaty OF Washington, was a
small clearing made on the line of the road, and
after the preliminary arrangements were made, Mr.
Coffin was introduced to the company, and made a
few remarks He said he was not prepared to make
a speech, but be could not help congra.ula.ing
them upon the occasion. The people of Canada
were awake to the Importance of the work and alb
sence from Montreal was the reason more of the
directors not present. He hailed this meeting
as an evidence Of the kindly feeling existing be-
tween the nhabitants Of Canada and those Of New
York After thanking the people of New York. for
the zeal with which they had urged on the enter
prise, he concluded by asking for three cheers for
William Swetland, president Of the Plattsburg
road, which were heartily given.
Mr. SHETLAND being called on, said, that he most
heartily reciprocated the kind feelings of his Cana
dian friends, and their efforts to accomplish this
object They likewise had shown a noble zeal
they had met obstacles, and had overcome them.
He could not but reflect that "great events from
little causes fow." A small opening i made in the
forest for the purpose of fconnectng Montreal with
Plattsburg, and opening a new channel Of COM
municaton between the former city and the city Of
New York. Looking at this spot, he would ask
what is to grow out Of this begnningl What
would be the result of this move mentl Look
ahead, Soon they will be able to pass here under
very different circuu stances. The road is com.
mepced, and when completed, will bring Montreal
and New York close together; there will be a more
complete union Of their interests they Will feel that
they will be citizens Of country instead Of two.
In conclusion, he hoped that the interest would
not be suffered to fag-that they must all feel that
they must use their best efforts to complete the
work, and success will not be doubtful.
After which three cheers were heartily given for
MIR. Coffin, President Of the Montreal and Province
Line Railroad.
According to the order announced by General
Skinner, then, each President stationed on his res
pective side Of the line, threw smultaneo ously with
the other shovel full Of dirt the track and the
directors then set to and wheeled up each load Of
earth. Thep after three cheers were given for the
President Of the United States and three more for
the Queen, Col. Moore, Of Plattsburg, made a
very clever speech, and the company left.
Moore; is fifteen miles west Of Rouse Point. The
Ogdersburg Railroad passes through here, and
when the road from Plattsburg to Montreal is COM
p'eed, it will possess advantages for intercommu-
nication enjoyed by few inland towns. F.