The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-06-27
THE UPPER EAST RIVER BRIDGE COMPANY.

meeting OF tho Ebovo-nancd corporation was held
ssterday at twelve o'clock, At ther rooms No II Park
place. The Committee on Bylaws having presented
their report directed laid over until the
meeting. The report Of tho Committee o9ani
-a.on then presented and Rad by Mr. Bliss Itw
4 folIows--
1nc committee appointed TO tnke into consideration
the organization OF the New York aud Long Island
BRYCE Company beg leave that they caro-
fully considered the matter and respectfully oner tho
IL heretofore boon the fa,e Of all great projects c
be deferred for afor the initial steps been
takar, seemingly that the pubic mind might become
July aroused to tho importance OF the matter pro-
posed and be The more ready TO lend hearty and
waveTng support. 10 many, and indeed in most
instances, may be considered not onsy natural
but proper. In this undertaking, however in which
thai sach delay would 70 bs.a OF tine and a
great de.mcnt TO the people who are ultimately 70 be
In ne inst place the city Of New York has become,
In It's ower portions tensoly populated that e
dency hae been not ONLY 20 crowd the Inhabitants
Their and further up town, bat also TO ibem to
sprcad Of nome 70 The right hand andto The
tst, but especially upon that portion Of Long Island
nos, contiguous the city Of New YORK II isl par
haps this account more than any otncr that Bsosk.
Ign has increased 20 rapidly in population during Tho
These two sister cities therefore, arc 20 peculiarly
united In nta cst that whatever pertains to she
OF communication bstwcen them ~ not only mazer
OF the greatest inpor ance, but Ia felt ard apphe
ciatsd by the residents OF both cities
Tho immense rush the dnsrsni foYriesthose great
ElOr1iuR
and evening" illustrates the that New YORK il the
great centre which and from which great tide OF
business and industry IS o, constantly obbng and How
ing rvr1 all directions Whatever be done, there
FORE TO facilitate this communication Is obvious, upon
me least reflection would bc Of the greatest bsnedi 70
both.
Upon that portion OF Long Island, including Ravens
wood and Astoria and the country back Of and between
these places, opposite tho upper portion OF ksw York
city. may be found tho most desirable building sites la
the vic.niy OF New York. These must 10 very great
extent remain undsveopcd and unenJeysd 30 long AZ
n 10 nd
from New York city, are uncertain and unreliabls
L< this bridge once become accomplished fact aud
this whole section Of country would become bcau.od
aud improved almost by magic. II would 10 like adding
Q now Park 10 the already overcrowded city.
This bridge would also te the Of opening the
most direct line OF communication between the Park
and the Prospect Park OF Brooklyn, which pro-
these considerations all subordinate 10 the
material u the business prosperity,
and general comfort OF the two cities New and cheaper
houses will DO made available 10 the mechanics and
working OF New York when this grand idea shall
have been accomplished II will increase tho value OF
property throughout c whole section Of country before
win meet want generally felt In both communities
that mus. be s0lrce Of tue greatest pecuniary profit
and advantage 10 those engaged In its construction
Your committee believe that the project IL not only
feasible bat that should be promptly and effectively
prosecuted.
Win these few preliminary remarks they beg leave TO
submit the following named gentlemen for the positions
dosi gnated :-Prssdent John L. Brown. Secretary,
N. Bliss; Treasurer, Herman r. Livingstone; Chief In.
rl,ecr. Isaac ID. Coleman
After little discussion and remarks being prof.
erred the above report unanimously adopted, and
hs meeting adjourned until Friday next a. O'Clock,
When ave committees viii be appointed and the compa-
" placed IN working order II Is said that the founda
ion stone will DO laid before twelvemonth shall have
,apsed