Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1854-12-20
[CoTrespondeEce of the JoGrnai.l
Tyrone, oLgARFIE..D AND ERlE /. A0AD.
PHILADELPHfA. Dec Is. 1854.

PHILADELPHIA. Ice 10: iOJt.
II. 3. SwooPE, Esq, Dear Sir:-As yon are
the only one OF the Editorial fraternity ofClcar-
field with whom had The pleasure OF becom-
ing acquainted during my short visit 20 your
enterpising Borough in August last, / have
been induced to think that a few remarks
from me upon the subject of our projected
Railroad, will not be ill-timed or unacceptable
In anticipating the meeting Of the friends OF
this great measure, which is advertised to be
held at Tyrone City, on the llth day Of Janua-
ry next, [ must be permitted to express the
hope that it viii not only equal, but far sur
pass their most sanguine expectations, and that
every true friend Of our Railroad will return
from this convention, fully convinced Of the
great Importance of the undertaking, and the
necessity Of uniting every effort towards con
summatng an enterprise which will undoubt-
edIy bring such an abundance of grist to their
respective mills.
As an early and constant advocate of the
route Of our proposed Improvement, l cannot
but regard with pleasure. any and every move
ment which has for its object the further expo
sition fits merits as line of communication
between Philadelphia and her little sister on
the Lakes, and hope that our meeting in jan
uary viii prove the dawning hour of its imme
diatc prosecution and its future prosperity
There are and have been few enterprises Of
a similar magnitude, which combine so many
advantages and which have such strong claims
upon the attention and support Of our entire
business and travelling Community-identical
with the State road for 70 miles, and with the
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad for l51 miles, our Rail-
road should undoubtedly become the great
lateral feeder-conveying IN one Gnbr0ken av-
cuue the immense freight OF the Lakes, to one
common centre-increasing, to great extent
the amount of revenue to both, and enriching
our beautiful city by the concentration Of
trade which is now almost lost TO her-al-
though within the limits Of cur own iron
bound Commonwealth.
Near as we are 10 our modest little City ca
the Lakes, IS it not wonderful, or somewhat
that as yet, we are only connected
with her by a State relationship
The ties of blood are really strong, but you
will agree with me, III these times the ties OF
are somewhat stronger and as
sur ediy more LISTING.
Here We have route which lies wholly with
IN our Commonwealth: q route which ii point
Of dI.-ectness and local advantages, has no SUI
route which not only serves as i
means Of developing the vast resources which
enrich every foot of youI soil, '''.t "iiich Miii
pour them down in one incesSanU streAil' 10 OH
beautiful city and give life and anima,.on 10
her citizens. There IS not point between !
Tyrone City and Ridgewav that WiIlnot yiaId /
fIir equivalent for the benefit bestowed BY /
he construction Of this road, Every acre Of /
III route seems 10 be u}deTiaid wilh illimitable /
-aGitS OF bIrulDlnOuS Goal, and cOUrScG with
orrrsts Of beautiful timber, that will long
;Hile st the axe OF the woodman- There can
le no estimate formed OF he wealth that must
Ye difused by the Development Of these truly
wonderful resources, and if the friends of this
Railroad arc true to themselves and their IN
erests, they viii not long suffer the golden mo-
nsIt to pass, when b. lttle effort tlay caR resp
Ae rich hstgcst which nature hls given them !
e&tsii'! tIIIa Sist JeCj iii!-
her, as bad Intended, bHt | am sure It is not
Ow necessary, Gs therc are few, either here or
n your midst, who do not look upon the con-
truction Of this road as Of vital Importance.
I hope we shall have a grand gathering at
,yrone on The 11th January neXt-and at that
ime decide upon measures calculated TO ad-
ance the interests OF our common enterprise.
feel assured that Philadelphia, at THAT meet
ng, viii be we'll represented, and VIII speak
5ords CT hope and comfort to the loHg tried
riands and advocates II the Ty.Jle, Clear
eId and Erie Rail Road.
Hoping to see yoU aad my many friends of
,Iearfield on the 1Ith ProAimo. remain
Very Truly,
Yours &c.-
JAMES L. MONTGOMERY,
Grill Engineer.