Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-12-07
TnE METROPOLITAN RAILROAD.

/ uouuCcfne0t buat the DaIunOIe anu OulO Kali
road Company were nov prepared TO com.
the Metropolitan Railroad from Point OF Rocks
TO this city, and only waited for the necessary
right OF way TO enter upon the work AT this
end OF the line. This announcement has been
received with great satisfaction IN this COM
munity, as the const ction Of the road will
not only make the desired short connection
with the great West and with the rich agri
cultural regions Of Virginia. Maryland, and
Pennsylvania, thus anording permanent ad-
vantaees to the city OF great importance, but
will also quicken business here Immediately
BY giving employment 70 a large number of
laborers, and causing the disbursement OF a
large sum OF money, about three millions OF
dollars, IN this immediate vicinity. Subjoined
will be found the important communication OF
President Garrett to Mayor walach (sent in
10 the Board Of Aldermen Monday night) in
reference TO the purposes of the railroad COM
pany:
BALTIMORE AND OHIoI RAILROAD, Presi-
deRfs Once, Baltimore, NoreBtLer 2s, IS66.-SIr:
The desire of the people of Washington city, as
represented by you in several interviews be-
tween us, that the Metropolitan Branch of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad shall be con-
structed upon a route deemed more beneficial
TO the capital city than the one heretofore con-
templated ria Bladensburg, has engaged my
careful attention. As the time is now al hand
when the work OF actual construction in the
vicinity of Washington is to be commenced, il
is proper TO lay before you our views, SO that,
II they meet the concurrence of your city au-
thorities, the question of route may not delay
the consummation of this useful enterprise
| Among the motives which have induced this
company TO undertake work which is ex-
pected 10 cost over S3,0OO,OOC, is a sincere de-
sire, settled policy 10 foster the prosperity OF
washington city, by Improving its means OF
intercourse with important sections of the
country. This policy is justified by patriotic
considerations, and II is, At the same time, es-
sential, in our judgment, TO the permanent in
terests OF this company, and of the great COM
munitIes with which il is most Intimately
connected. Accordingly, amidst all the en-
barrassments Of the late war, the company
| constructed second track, which was
virtually an additional railroad between
Washington and Baltimore; thus providing
a channel more than ample for the stream
OF travel and transportation between the
capital and the North and East In thus
refusing the immediate benefits of the earn
| ings of its capital, and expending its means
10 enlarge In every practicable and desir-
able form, the measures of public accommo-
datlon, this company has shown that the cor
porate interests which It pursues fully
| broad enough 10 permit or req quire the most
liberal and comprehensive regard for the ad-
| yancement OF the interests and the prosperity
of washington city, and of the country which
| Yenelates that cliy as its capital. In like
| spirit, as scon as proper legislation and other
| circumstances favored the construction of the
| metropolitan branch, in order TO give your city
| shorter connection with the West, this com.
| pany earnestly engaged in this new and ar
| duous enterprise. In narrower spIrit, we
| might have regarded the advantages which
this work promises to w Washmgton city and 70
the public, as clear deductions from the value
| of our present works and investments The
saving OF ~ miles IN distance, is but a saving
In comparison with our existing line, an1 its
| effect viii be to withdraw a part of the travel
and traffic which now sustains 81 miles Of the
| Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and its Wash
| Ington Branch. all of which has been double
tracked. and which presents com mplete facilities
Tor business much more extensive than ex-
lists. IL is very clear that NO short-sighted view
OF selfish policy could have induced this COM
pany to undertake the expenditure of more than
S3,UUO,OCO upon the construction of such a
| branch In commencing 1t year ago 10 our
board gave brief preston TO our sentiment
Of regard for the capital of the United States.
and declared that IL had 'sbecome a duty as il
is privilege, TO act vigorously under the
sanction and with the unanimous approval of
the Legislature of Maryland, in constructing
the shortest and most direct line Of travel and
transportation 10 that capital" 1 added. Il
am sure that, acting in accordance with the
wishes of our State, you will agree TO prose-
cute vigorously the Metropolitan Branch, and
urged .'the expenditure OF the necessary
amount 10 give w Washington this imp mportant and
grand route" These views being ratified by
the board, active measures have been taken to
carry them into effect. The necessary surveys
have been completed, q portion OF the heaviest
work on the line has been executed, aud the
company is now prepared TO commence the
construction OF the road from its southern ter
minus. You will perceive, therefore, that N
In any matter of detail respecting the route 70
be adopted the wishes of the people Of Wash
ington are not fully realized II lie not for want
Of desire on the part Of this company TO pro-
mote their substantial interests. But while
we steadily pursue the main purpose AZ heavy
cost to our company alone, you Will candidiy
acknowledge the propriety of departing some.
what from the most direct line in order TO
avoid expense or other serious obstacles
" You vii, Will appreciate ,pp the advantage
Washington branch at Bladensburg, so as TO
save the construction OF several miles OF new
road. although the entire tine should he thus
slightly elongated. Besides. by locating the
Metropolitan branch in Maryland alone, we
can avail ourselves of favorable Legislation al
ready in force, without the necessity OF seeking
additional privileges from community which
may not deem the privileges which the enter
prise requires, desirable for II 10 srant We
are averse TO any course which may possibly
bring our plans into apparent collision with
the interests Of Washington, as they may be re-
garded by the authorities or people of that city
yet il is obvious that we cannot adopt route
leading directly into the city without a grant
OF certain indispensable privileges. The com
pany can scarcely be expected TO prefer such a
route TO one exclusively in Maryland, unless
assured of terms as favorable as those granted
by this State, and of all necessary facilities for
conducting its business in the city. By simply
connecting the Metropolitan branch with our
washington branch all our equirements can
be fulfled without further leg is lation, and a
considerable expense Of constr uction be sayed
with the single disad vantage of slightly length
ening our line between Washington and the
West This disadvantage il is certainly desirable
to avoid. To avoid II, as well as to gratify the
wishes and promote the welfare of the people
of Washington, believe the company will be
induced TO adopt a more direct route to the
city than that uia Badensburg, n satisfactory
legislation by your city should, I'm proper
time, remove the principal motive for Keeping
our proposed works exclusively within the
State of Maryland. This, however, is a sub
lect for the consideration and spontaneous ac-
ton OF the authorities OF Washington tvili
afford me sincere satisfaction il they shall deem
il consistent with their duty and promotive OF
their interests - propose such terms as NAV
lead to the entire qualification of their wishes
respecting the route oft Metropolitan branch
In any event, our efforts for the early and
speedy construction of the work will not be
relaxed. o. .,-.,..
I'm am, with great respect. your obedient
servant, JOHN w. GARRETT, Presr.
Hon. RICHARD WALLACH, Mayor OF Wash
ington, Washington. .ts sat
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