The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1854-02-24

menis advanced by Messrs. Wiggin, CHS.
holm and others TO show that the stock in
the enterprise would return fais dividend,
and was the thing needed 10 bring into use,
and TO give value 10 the natural resources
Of the saco River valley, were listened 10
with great attention, and seemed 10 give
universal satisfaction, while the friends OF
the route from here, were surprised nj learn.
ing, as they did, from the speakers from
Fryeburg, Of the nature and extent of the
natural resources Of the country which
would be benefited by The building Of the
road, where its Northern terminus would be
located. We were ourselves, although
somewhat acquainted with The business of
the Pequaket country, Surprised 10 find
that in and around Fryeburg, lha, an extent,
Of country, rich in the fertility Of lis soil,
and in the wealth Of its forests of ship tim
Der, and In its agricultural products, en-
bracing thirteen towns, would be benefited
by the road, as well as the towns below on
the line Of the proposed road-and the
meeting was precisely OF character 10
give life and vigor 10 speeding on the enter
prise.
In conclusion, we can only say for our.
selves, and we shall venture 10 say the same
for ell OF our company, that the meeting
was Of he most satisfactory character. We
were pleased with the exhibition Of spirit
manifested in favor OF the enterprise by the
|" Pequaket people pleased with the
appearance of place which has become
somewhat renowned in the history OF our
State, and our visit added 10 the general de.
sire Of all TO bring into the closest commun-
ion The inhabitants of the hills and valleys
bordering upon The White Hills, with The
residents Of the sea-shore, by the speedy
completion Of The iron link which binds TO-
ge,her dislan, communities, and forms a
chain for an interchange, with almost .ele-
graphic speed, of The products of each other.
Had we space and time, we should like
to continue father the account, but we mus,
stop, with simply saying that our fishing
friends" though they saw the place where
"Old Pausus fell, found few fish, and we
shall not, from their account of the fisheries,
pu, them down as one of the natural re.
sources which is 10 be developed by the
building Of the road. To tell the truth, we
were not sorry that their luck in this re-
spec,, compelled them 10 leave the fishing
ground a, an early hour in the day, and 10
participate in The deliberations Of The after
noon meeting. TO their credit, however,
be il said their ill.luck in no wise appeared
10 disturb their spirits or their appeli,es.-
They were as eager, as when OH their jour-
ney up, 10 learn from The passing traveller,
the distance 10 Henry small's," and when
there, were equally as just 10 The viands
which were found upon his table, and
seemed 10 enjoy, as well as ourselves, the
more Jealous advocates Of the road, the
swirl pace OF our teams, and the excitement
of the ride, ard are equally ready with our
selves, 10 do credl, 10 the beauty of Frye
burg village, and 10 speak in terms Of COM
mendation of the spir, manifested by the
Pcquakei. people in behalf of The road, and
10 draw encouragement and hope for the
speedy success Of the enterprise, from the
incidents OF the journey, and the proceedings
of the first Mass Meeting held in Pequa
ket in behalf Of the Saco River Railroad.