The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-11-17
RAILROAD EXTENSION.

In times past VIZ have repeatedly alluded
TO the Importance OF extending the Passump
sic railroad. which now terminates at thi,
place, to the Canala line. 1t is not necessary
TO present at length the advantages which
would result from such extension. The ques
ton has been discussed in all its relations for
many years. But as the time approaches when
no considerations. however important, will be
able to effect ia construction unless certain
conditions are beforehand piled with there
would seem to be abundant reason WHY those
who are at all interested in the road shonld
10 whatever is required for its construction.
St. Johnsbury and its vicinity is but little
interested in the matter. one way or the 9TH
err. save as it reioices a: the prosperity Of its
neighbors but to the to ,ns north Of US, on
both sides Of the line. and to the cities and
roads below. The construction Of the road
opens SO many sources Of present profit ard
prosperity. advantage that it will be unwise
in them TO let pass the present opportunity
Of building this oNlv remaining link in The
direct route from Boston to Montreal
The conrle.ion of this road to the lire d.
rectly concerns the capitalists of the New
England metropolis. 1t would shorten the
distance from Boston to Montreal and Que
bee. (in comparison with The route ria Port
land) an! thus cut of large portion Of the
trade which now finds centre in Portland
and bring it direct to Boston. II Boston wish.
cs to retain. or rather get back, the almos,
entire trade OF the counties north of us which
now goes TO Portland, there is but one wa,
to do it. AID that is by building the RAILROAD
from ST. Johnsbury to Stanstead The trad,
OF those counties is even now considerable
with railroad connection with market the
resources would be vastly increased. Orlean
County in this State, and the entire route of
the Stan.tead, Shctford 4 Chambly railroads
are among the richest agricultural district
in the eastern section of America, and thei
large mineral resources would be productive
If communication could be established witt
the seaboard Boston ought to secure thi
increase Of business, which its position just
demands and its wealth renders possible.
These remarks have an application to tn
regions t1aversed by the proposed extension
oven more direct than when applied to Bos
ton. There is no way in which the resource
Of that region can be adequately dcvelope
save BY the construction of the railroad
These advantages need no comment here
Every person knows the immense activit
which would Immediately result in all kind
OF business the increase in the value Of
property: aud the demand for all kinds Of
produce and labor which would be tic in
evltablc effect OF the extension of the Pa.
sumpsic railroad. \ writer in the Stanstea
Journul justly remarks: IF We wish to in
crease tie capabilities of the Eastern Town
ships We must have the other road, (referrin
70 the fassunpsic). If the Pa.
sunpsic goes 10 Island Pond.we are nowhere
With all OUT advantages Of soil, ST., we migf
q. we'll live at the North Pole
10 Sc q e all these ad, antages the sum o
5000 must be raised in the country, whic
with the 100000 promised from other soul
res, will make the sum necessary to build til
road. 1t remains with the friends of til
road in the section which will receive its Der
th's to make up that amount The subie.
has been agitated anew for the last few week
but there bias been so much Indebtedness a
tending it up 10 this period that VIC have ne
alluded 10 i. with much particularly. Gu
readers have doubtless noticed that the Lee
stature has granted an extension of time 6
days in which to contract for the building o
the road. We are inclined to think that Will
IN this time tie road will be contracted. W
are told bv those we'll informed in the proe
ress Of events, that If the effort to rails
100000 in the coun:ry proves successfu
there cannot be much, it any, doubt but
contract will be entered into to complete Il,
road 10 Barton within two years, aud to til
Line in four. The road will be built to Ba,
ton on the line Of the present survey it vii
then follow down Barton river and strike th
LIE Al sc'nc rcin, nc vet determined upon