Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-14
The New Route,

We are glad to see that the press of New
Orleans is urging upon public attention the
advantages OF the new route between North
| and South, which has been lately opened.
From the Delta, Of late date, We extract the
following article, 10 illustration of the advan-
tages of the route:
"Thero are many considerations which
recommend this new route to favorable no.
tce. IN the first place, the saving of time
is in itself an important object. In these
DAYS of railroads and steamboats,, when in.
genuity is taxed to devise the means Of &C
celebrating communication, q difference Of q
day, or day and half, becomes an impor
sant element in deciding on the eligibility Of
rival routes.
10 the next place, the new line offers at
fractions perhaps superior to those Of any
other. All other things being equal, tew
people would consent to journey through =
tame and uninteresting country when the
attractions of diversified and magnificent
scenery are afforded them. In this respect,
the Menu his route enjoys rare advantages.
Ii passes through a rich and cultivated coun-
try, whose attractions are enhanced by the
charming scenery along tue valley OF the
Tennessee, and among the swelling ridges,
and lofty peaks and lovely valleys of the
Virginia mountains.
There is another point of view from which
we should regard the opening of the new
route rs an important event 10 the history OF
our city. If we look upon the map of North
America, We shall find that the direc, line
of communication now open between New
York ADD San Francisco, passes through New
Orleans, via Washington, Lynchburg, Chat
tanooga, and Jackson, and hence across the
Isthmus of Tehuantepec. By this route,
connecting with Tehuantepec the time be-
tween New York and San Francisco will be
reduced to twenty days. whereas it is now
tEenty-seven days. A traveller may leave
New York two days after the departure Of
the Panama steamer, come down TO New
Orleans, take the Tehuhntepec steamer, and
connecting at Acapulco With the Pacific line,
reach San Francisco on the same steamer
that carries the New York passengers. In
addition to this gaining Of time, be will have
had to make but eleven days Of sea voyage,
in place OF tweoty-iour, which ere required
for the journey seward from New York
returning from San Francisco eastward the
traveller, by choosing the Tehuantepec route
and coming to New Orleans, will reach New
York q week earlier than if he had gone By
way of Panama. These advantages must
necessarily divert a!mos. the whole OF the
California trade and travel to New Orleans.
aud thus an almost incalculabIo benefit will
be conferred on our city, and "a important
stimulus given TO our prosperity.
We are assured tina. considerations Of this
kind had great weight in inducing the de-
pertinent to enter lnto the mail contract With
the Tebuantepec Company. The opening Of
this new interior route, With prospective
reduction in time between its ternini to three
days aud half, presented advantages for
trade and travel not 10 be overlooked. TIE
Presidents OF the railroad lines composing
the new line, had the sagacity to perceive
the Identification of their interests With those
of the Tehuaatcpec Company, and at their
meeting 10 Washington, urged the opening Of
tue Tehuantepec rouse as an essential ele-
ment in the general plan for the acceleration
of communication between distant parts Of
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