The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-06-21
Our Ohio orrespondence.


CLEVELAND, Ohio, June 10, 1858.
Journey from the Empire city to Cleueiand-
HornerriAe, Buffalo, Dunkuk and ats Har-
6or-7he Erie Railroad and its Manage
ment-He Emigration Westward- Fleights,
General Trade, &C., &c.
Two weeks ago last Monday, l left the busyst
OF our city for leisure stroll into the country Since
that time have had very good opportunity to see
the growing West, and to note particularly the effect
produced upon different sections by the rapid multi
plcation of railroads and facilities for transportation
and communication.
passed up the New York and Erie Railroad as
far as bonneville, where l remained two days.
From there, by the Buffalo and New York City
Railroad to the city Of Buffalo, where I remained
wo days, and then returned to bonneville, and
passed over the western division Of the New York
and Erie Railroad to the village of Dunkirk. The
Improvement Of the country along the line Of the
New York and Erie road particularly in the counties
or Allegheny and Cattaraugus, has exceeded my
most sanguine anticipations. These counties, under
the influence and advantages Of that road are rapidly
filling up with the right kind Of population. Eastern
dairymen are selling out, at high prices, and re- pur
Chasing in these counties at low prices thusescapng
high taxes, and at the same time securing more pas.
uIA
am satisfied that, were the New York and Erie
Railroad never to pay dividend, its construction
must still be regarded as Of incaiculabe benent, not
only to our own city and State but also to the great
West
/ remained at Dunkirk three days, which were
mostly spent in a careful examination of its harbor,
and the erectons and conveniences OF the New York
ana Erie Railroad at that point With them was
much pleased The authorities OF the village appear
to have been very liberal in aordng the necessary
grants of way-having given up almost entirely the
most splendid street in the place. OF the width OF one
hundred and ten feet. for the tracks and switches.
The company have two wharves, distant from each
other about four hundred feet, with track running
to both. Boats lie in safety either in the basin be-
tween these at either side or the ends, thus az
fording water front amply sufficient for the most
extensive business. Taken as a whole, know OF no
such facilities enjoyed by any other transportation
company in the world; and were there not an cree
ton upon them, should still regard them as worth
at least two millions Of dollars to the company. |
think Mr. Leder deserves great commentator for
his sound judgment and forecast in procuring facli-
ties at this end Of the road.
Leaving Dunkirk, | came to this place and re-
NAMED one day, and then took boat for Detroit
where | remained one day, and left for Chicago,
where also remained one day; returned TO Detroit,
and from thence to this the Forest City; and now
being a stakeholder, and Of course somewhat inter-
ested in the New York and Erie Railroad, viii ven
ture suggestion or two in regard to the arrange
ment of that road the present season. That it has
not done what it would do, or what the stockholders
is, why is it so2 Is this disappointment to be at
tributed to the Encouragement of the road on the
part Of the directors, or to some other cause! As
these are questions in which stockholders and drec-
tors have great interest nave no doubt mat lew
suggestions bearing somewhat upon them, will be
well received by both, and II found OF value, will ex-
ercise Cue influence in the future
| viii commence by suggesting, that in my judg-
| ment the Board of Direction have been in error,
from the opening of the road to the present time in
not fully approaching the importance Of the western
| end OF the road All New Workers, and myself
among the number, have hitherto regarded the
eastern end as the important end OF the road. The
western end has in the allimportant matter Of secur
ing business been lett to take care Of ITSELF or nearly
So Judge this from the inquiries was able to make
which were somewhat minute Let us take Dankirk
for instance Here found the people very friendly
to the road. ] also found agents Of the road
but when inquired as to their powers, found they
were mere clerks without authority, or hardly discre
tionary powersn the greatest emergency. When a.
| Detroit, / saw shipped on board the companys
steamer large number Of meat stock and guam
tity of freight. heard it said this stock and freight
were destined for Buffalo, and then by the Contra
Road to Albany and New York inquired Of the
captain why this stock and freight could not have
| been secured for the New York and Erie Railroad
He promptly replied, II there mad been any one Il
have said one word for the road, it might have beer
SO az well as not"
mention these things to show that this end Of thu
road is comparatively diregarded--and this is al
wrong. The company should spread itself out wide
and strongly, and make every exertion TO secure TN
business and influence of the great West, and con
centrate it as much as possible at the western end
the road. This is the way other companies do Tit
Central Railroad has agents and persons to act f0
them, scattered in every nook and corner. Editor
with yearly passes in their pockets, paid for by edi
torial compliments Of their road, meet You at every
corner and il is this liberaty and their exertioni
which secure them the business, and will always dc
30, until tie New York and Erie Railroad Company
learn wisdom from experience
The truth i, these Western men work for pay
Now what n the remedy should say, at once
create an interest here in The West. This can and
should be, commenced hy heating part Of .Ls