The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-27

matters which would tend the consideration Of the In
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Other appropriate sentynepts were drank and The CON
psDy retired ~ late h0dr, after spending exceedingly
pleasant evening.
The Opening OF the Northern Railroad Q,
New Jersey.
This road, although comparatively unknown to thu
pubic, has been in the construction the lag
yesr In 1856 the company, formed principally OF 10
iuentia ci,izeps OF Bsakensack Valley oblaned then
grant from the Legislatures of New York and Nev
jersey, and in February, 1858, formed contract viii
kersrs Seymour Tower for constructing the road ant
appointed mr. VIM. sneeden chief engineer. The opening
Of this road celebrated yesterday the Joyous
and convival Two trains started at 1917 A. NJ.
from jersey City. crowded excessively and greeted
their way throughout their route by enthusiastic de-
monttatous from the Inhabitants OF the stretch Of
country along the The proposed route of this road,
when the Bergen tunnel is finished is from point north
Of the Long Dock at the junction Of small creek with
the Hudson river, and AZ the extreme northern limit of
Jersey CITY, through this tunnel TO the junction OF the
New Jersey Railroad and Erie Railroad tbe Slaughter
house. ana from thence nearly due north Belmans
creek ~bsien is intended branch shall TO HAckeD
sack thence continues nearly parallel 10 this and
then Tenokel creek TO Coser and theoce
essefly 70 BaDchs 0ssipg afterwards joining the New
York and Erie Railroad crossing the end
This rond mersecis country hitherto almost excluded
from the busy world the OILY for M products 70
the New York markets beng turDpkes, by the
circuso g course OF the Erie road u,yerses beil
ful country the eastern side rolbDg fertile, and IN
nspy Places well cultivated, throughout the route, Ia
places near mile N width the Palisades, with farm
houses scattered intervals On the SIDE
,avrg the junction, Slaughter House. the country
very fat and vide SALT meado IS, with high
bls in Me osance but these Intervals
and after crossing the Hackeossck turnpike and through
what called the Tenefy country, BY rich, undulat
ing good grazing snd covered with shade trees There
sites country of
the The only possible objection that could be made
70 them the uDooupted prevalence OF mosquitoes in this
far country, when, although themselves very small
10 Tbs connection large considerations. The country
| is rot ROCKY, nor very woody
Groves and ections OF timber iron wood, the holly
ceda, frequent the route contrary
many fruit trees were not dscernble much
prorson. At Epglewood, apparently about The middle
pont Of the route, the western sde there are farm
houses, a tavern, and luxuriant shade and fruit
! trees, covering a rich country as far as the eye
country stretching the Palisades and large
fue frame building the slope, surrounded with
kept by Mr. Sheldon Norton, and called the Palisades
destitute Mr. Norton is advanage0asy located for
this purpose since the completion Of this road. The
young ladies' all at the the trains stopped
sning and waving their handkerchief The contrac
torfhessIs Seymour and 1ower-have q lease of the
years The advantages derived by the
pobnc from th route as forth by the
ana directors, tbese:Tnls road will bring into close
connection ~nh the cry highly cultivated region Of
coOntryamost secluded from the rest of the world
abounong with tine grazing nelos fruits and all kinds
Of berries among which is the strawberry, great pro
tufon thus teD0ermg easy for the city receive
! new supply Of fresh milk vegetables and fruits.
Already milk company has been formed, called the
Rockland County and ereeD Milk ASSOCIATION. of when
Thomas W Dtpstest is president, ana s ". Canheld,
general agent lis Office rs at l46 Eaat renth street.
AS proof of the abundance of strawberries this
country is afif million baskets we're sent
to this city 10 last year. the turnpkes which
now can reach the city, unnured, hours time.
Another CONSIDERATION the company calculates upon, is,
he his us,rif
ing country seats along the route OF the road.
It considered that this road Will prove success, for
the reasons that will, unlike the Erie road,
Gate ifseh 10 local haVe and u The winter time u sup
posed that will all the passenger travel from Ny
ack--wbich is only three miles from termnus--and
that of alt the adjacent country.
There shortturns the route and but three
gradual curvesthe deepest grade beng but IA feet Toe
road coei III ALL about $374 Coo and Oh 600 per foot
cludine the rolling stock.
1t is the intention OF the company commence running
the trains regularly 30h Of this month"; stages coz
meet with the trains at 6acKensack Juucton-three miles
rom Hacktnsack; at SohraaeB berg Stations
FIR New Miiord at Pernop. for Ny ack, Carks'own ana
New City.
The country sparsefy settled throughout the pas
of the trains the road the farmers girls
me boys all turned out aud alued them with
the waving OF not only hanokerchefs, towels, pillow
cases, and ever blankets. Al Brancns Corners the
assigned tor the recepton OF the guests doomed into view,
decorated with hags aud festooned in and
out with green's. Over the track leading to this
BUILDING strings OF fags were suspended and tae
locomotives in the vicinity all profusey decorated,
and some Of them looking very beautiful On reaching
The building, which ny tneby about two feet from
the wa,er's edge, at The most the routs
possible the crowd found tables spread end filled with
cold meats sandwiches and oysters abundance Atthe
part OF the collation. cham agne corks flew rapidly,
and punch bowls emptied last they could be
hled. There was fire company pseseui, from Jersey
cry, in their red Shirts and members of military
company, who restrained tue crowd in their mpetuous
charges the eaabes AT the middle Of the build ng
platform stood capopied with flags, on which the
committee and honorary guests Of the occasion. The
committee vas com4oseo Of Isaac NJ Dederer b. $. Sey
uour, G. D. Van Wagenep, r. Demarest, J0on " Fer.
don, l. Van Brunt. Among the guests were John 5.
Dorsey, President Of the New jersey Railroad john p
Jackson the Wee President, Hon. D. s Gregory, Rev.
Dr. Burchard, Ex-Governor Price, New Jersey Mr. der
rng Of Bergen late President OF the New Jersey State
senate and Mayor and Common Council of Jersey City
After the assembly of hungry .and thirsty guests had
satisfied themselves General Nye stepped for ward and
saidl freely confess, gentlemen, my head Is sonewh,
Sey the right. He felt that in that dee vas
Of humility true greatness hes, and When he
also bis frend john BhDg, he knew he wod'd have
good time He had learned TO day what be hal expe-
nebceu thousand iimes mat ouer peoples judgment
wns better tLau his own He glad that had
ended VI celebraon ior many reasons and especially
because lie fuuDd hat JeJseymen just ike The rest
Of mortality. They breahed, eat, drauk and enjoyed
themselves" Alter many more rem-rks, which amused
Inc crowd considerably, Senator Hubbell maze few
marks Cen Tamaog &c tben mounted STOOL spoke
ofefy Here Mr. Tower, Of the coutr rs aod les
Of the road his report He SAID tat when his
associate Mr. Sey mour, and himself undertook toe con
stsucon Of the Northern Railroad OF New jersey IL
unoer circumstances Of the greatest pespexy and dis
land leaving but the wreck Of Individual creds and
poraon securities Railroad securities, particular, had
sunk 70 the lowest ebo they bad reached and ndi
geuai credits founded upon them any manner
iined vi them were the most unmarketaoe of all
commodities offered for SALE Doubts as to the precti-
cablry OF the enterprise freely discussed at
and abroad doubs too as TO the good faith and respon
sbty vi the contractors quite freely expressed
and COZ auence there grew out OF these
Opinions whether the road would be finished or
SpeFadaed 70 all these circumstances, annoying u.s.
was the fact that we came here strangers among
poveI bialy prudent, watchful and honest people.
bnt be forgot all these circumstances the satisfaction
Of feeling that the work which prosecuted in de.
nahce OF the difficulties OF position and the obstacles Of
nature is fully and satisfactorily completed and stand
here To-Day 10 celebrate event raught with triumph
70 me and go nl OF PROMISE as DO verify believe the
people Of Northern New Jersey and Rockand county Of
| New York.
After paying feeling tribute of gratitude and praise 10
MS co operator, Mr. ymour and 70 the Jersians who
lent their assistance and influence the construction OF
the road, he LETT the stand, much applauded by the
guests.
Several other addresses were delivered and by Dr.
IlomaS English. Professor al