New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-08-28
0ueniug OF the Buffalo and New-York City
Railroad.

OF the Genesee High Bridge by which the Bunalo ana
New York City Railroad crosses the Genesee River,
near Por,ageyUle took place today AT an early nour
crowds began to assemble from the country about com
Ing on foot on horseback, and In conveyances OF va
rous descriptions Durios the forenoon several long
trains Of heavily laden cars came In from the East and
from the West bringing Thousands from each dlrecuoc
Amopg these were large numbers from Buffalo ana
Atcs and from towns along the line OF the NewforA
and Erie Railroad and from Now York City About Il
O'CLOCK long train from the West, with seven
tees cars densely crowded. inside and out with men,
women and children, wherever standing place could
be found even upon the roofs To behold this passing
over the High Bridge amid loud and long hurrshs the
waving Of haIdkerchlefs and the profuse di'plsy OF
banners was a eht not soon to be forgotten.
Al one o'clock about 900 persons had collected to
winners and participate in the grand celebration
Among the distinguished persons present, we noticed
Gov Hunt Ex.Lieut. Gov Patterson; Benjamin Loder,
Presidept of the ~ Y aud Erie Railroad, and Chas Mi
not Superintendent OF the same and also the officers of
The Buffalo and New.York City Rairosd-R. II. Hay.
wood President; B. Bsyley Weep President; r. Poms-
roy, Secretary Col s Seymour, Engineer and Super
intencent Geo. b. Chase, and several others of the
Board Of d irectors.
A bspGuet was given on this occasion, and man.
moth OK weighing three thousand sir hundred pounds,
presented by Geo. B. Chaie Of CASTLE, served up
The r, Treatments provided for the guests under
the superinendence of d. T. Boomer, Esq., of Bloom
ers Restaurant Buffalo No enc who sat down at tina,
sumptuous table will need other evidence that Mr.
Bloomer catering for the public taste Four
Ion tables spread under temporary structure
the bank Of the Genesee River, and the bridge
Al ,hese about live hundred Invited guests ssatcd
and parook OF the banquet The tables were spreadia
TOD ruifh fruifa
comprising apples, peaches, pears oranges etc, and
surmouLted with lses and flowers On other parts
large bsnques Of native wild Jwers interpreted
with branches laden with rpeniDg fruits
On tie retiring Of the Invited guests the tables
filed, AMI reled by otherf, and made free TO ALL b.
eide these there long tables spread, TO which
every body had free access and 1t Is estmsted that
lot ess than three thousand persons parOOk OF this
bOuntful repsst During the festivities OF tho dinner
bands enivened the entertainment With music, and tn,
several locomotives passed and repassed over the
bridge with ringing bells and sounding whistles.
Among the tOasts the irst given the Governor
Of the State Of New York in to the loud Gallo
from every part Of tie tables, the Governor arose -
respond OWING to the confusion 10 the great anxiety
10 and hear him, unable TO understand his
first remaiks. lie prCcseded to say
The New York and Erie Railroad sands presm
rslrosdt-it il the longcst line in the
Try To triumphant has led to the construction
OF numerous branches. Such a work has brought rs
toge her together today. have always contemplated
achievements OF this kind with peculiar interest, and
but &c day can but glance of tao benefits at,
rg from this by these achievements the value
OF every production 10 Increased tley even give great.
value 70 every tree Of the forest Tney give aew
value and lie 10 The people OF the country they bling
men nearer together and wear a~sy prejuiicei
" To day we have seen the greatest obstacles over
come In the wonderful triumphs OF art before Wa
have seen that no valley 50 sequesered no splt 81
rural, it's repose Is startled by the ocom1tives Wits
tie. Whist We have here seen must convince us tha'
there may be worlds yet 10 be con l1ered; out "
II IMPOSSIBLE.
Witnessed trains OF pasng through the air Gro Nd
ed With hundreds of human beings. go
"The sublime scenery around US 10 familiar 10 me
IT days Of nv childhood and youth we're passed MA
these everls,tinS hills Then | had no idea oil seeing
anything higher the iall pines which covered
their submits. No then thought OF seeing thess
bills sosnned by bridges, the deep ravines ieSpet
by the iron horse ard the Canal winding through
,tese gores'-l' Or that Washington Hunt wJuld be
Governor Of the STATE of Nav. York, shouted voice
frG the croWo - No, no." ADDED the Governor land
had any been bold enough have predicted either
of these events, be would have been called some Wild
dreamer, worthy of luus,lc asylum"
The Governor alluded to the Board Ut Directors aud
others who had been chiefly Instrumental In accom-
p,hipg ttis great work individuals worthy If bing
regarded public benetactors. CHEERS for Haywood
al SEQ with me, to-day phO has Overcoms aimOsI
nurmountabe Ibstacles TO RailrDats- Benjamin. LodeT
who plsced himself behind steam engine and never
stopped until he carried himself Lake Erie but how
under heaven he got there, cont know. Applause
"Our Canals too, are OF grea! service to our State
bur, geLtlemeD, you must excuse NE from talking about
tfe Chbas tO-uty. nave dtrtany nettns1 you IOO
long Cries Of no, no, 90 Oh Ia conclusion let me
ADO rustois spirit Of improvement will ne cherished
and these achievements EXCEEDED until all parts OF tho
country are scco mmodated."
The Governor sat down enid loud cheering, and
President Hay wood called. Coufu,lOB again pre-.
vailed and cries of We can't hear" Mr Haywood
said, "Aniid so much noise It would take the yer OF
locomotive 10 make you hear. After a ie renarKs,
witch we were unable to understand, he called upon
Mr. Loder.
Mr. Loder remarked, " Whq,lite have to gay can be
/ I 81 IL a q
the Erie Road. 1t has the same wide guase, ana the
sbme Contractors have been engaged on each In lefo
! came ON a portion of the Ne~Y0rk and Erie Railroad
Then there but five six other Railroads IN tsi'
Stare Now in the United States there ID 900 miles
COMPLETED and ~ 600 miles mere Ia process OF con-
structioD. Those already compla,ed have cost IRON
three hundred and fifty four hundred mill ms oil dol
lars Thirty thousand miles si Railroad will be seen
! 10 ihis country by those who live In 1868
Man, Of ibe,e achievements have been made by tho
State e New. York am proud Tbs; am a naive Oh
TIE Ernpire State The mgdty Wes-that great store
house ii wealth, Is rapidly extending ts resource we
want Railroads Canals 10 bring ther 20
Us and 20 return Them the stores OF the EaN 10,
dan Neg.York AID Buffalo 6re united with RDad oi
dix foot pusee Already begin 10 feel .hat we are
! part of thst lourishog city. 49,
Cheers W. re given for Col. Seymour, the iagneer
and Superintendent of toe Buffalo and Newf'rk cry
Railroad Alter which Exlieut. Gov Patterson was
called on. ,.,a
tine n of this raj road, aud 10 view II IRON Ine
liver To tbe clouds for Il terminates only when II gets
y.ry near them. Tois road has been commences anl
ccnplesd by men, Who for enersetc action are hardy
furpssa % Ia Western New l0rk IN conclu'on' MI
Paterson gave th- following stntinen,i
The (rnesee High hrid7e md ~ BEhderf the former
,onsed only by me works u Nature around it-and she
later by the goat a1chitec. himself ..
several Other speakers called out but oar at.en
| ton was now IurL.d 10 examination Of inc n,Ru
Bulge and The highly Interesting scenery around in1s
r.rion bss long lain in secluslon from Inc SOh' Ou'
here are besu'ie. IN and grandeur here "hcn
will nov be ougbt 10 light by h7 opening OF rms ne"
railroad We travel in foreign lanes aud Tar from ou'
pstiv. towns 10 behold The wonderful works Of he
Greater whop often they exist 10 attractive 'u9'imY
uithIns 8 few nIes of oar own homes Nevertheless,
H. are All Ia, 10 u.s. because look beyond tue n,