The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-01-06

Cenffnuafien OF Avenues Through Westches-
Ger Connfy-New Rairoads-PUrt Morris a
6rass Depot OF the Pacific Railxoad-Pre-
posed Closing of Harlem River. As
when Mr. Chauncey NJ. Depew's census returns
were published, showing their face IN actual de-
crease OF population In the city Of New York, from
1sso 70 1905, Of several hundred thousand. nobody
believed him. Even his own party friends in this
city we're ashamed at this exhibition OF folly at this
f.me attempt to make political capital by underrat
sng the growth OF New York's prosperity. since
then similar attempt II one were to be made, has
been rendered utterly abortive. The growth OF New
Tort city has been progressing on such q scale that
~ needs no mathematical calculation to prove It,.
Like every other automatic fact, it proves itself.
The rapid increase In the number OF new build
ings begun and completed every succeeding year Is
one OF the best proofs OF this fact. More and mere
do the vacant lots disappear and palatial rows OF
houses take their places. storehouses OF immense
dimensions being erected to accommodate trade
and dwellings, from the large stone front palace OF
she wealthy to the unpreteniing tenement OF the
fhrifty working classes, are rapidly extending all
our streets and avenues to the northward. And
these new structures are tenanted and swarming
with Inmates almost the moment they are COM
picted, and in many cases even before the last
troweifnl OF plaster has completely dried on the
walls.
Moreover, the activity shown By the people OF all
the counties surrounding tho city to profit by the
continuing growth OF New York ia the best possible
evidence that the people OF these neighborng places
who all have more or less general interest in this
CITY are fully aware that their own prosperity Is
connected intimately with our own and that their
increase Ia but the outgrowth OF New York,
- the branches and leaves OF huge oak draw
their ifegivng nourishment from the trunk and Its
roots Everywhere In our immediate neighborhood
the Inhabitants are more than engaged In dis
enssng and developing plans calculated to invite
the location OF settlements, for which New York,
owing to It's narrow limits, may not AFFORD ROOM In
Kings and in Queens counties, across the Hudson in
Jersey, this activity Is prevalent wherever we may
look. But nowhere more so than in the county
north OF us-in westchestcr.
visit 10 westchester county ia peculiarly at
tractiye at this present time, IN view or the many
plans tor improvements already determined
on 10 bring 1t into still closer communion
with Mis- city. Its typographical condguration
edapts Il weli--at least its southern half
20 become In time an outer ward, the northern
frontier, as 1t were, OF the city OF New York.
Though rising with somewhat steep hills on the
Hudson Its entire surface from the heights on the
shore OF the river eastward to the banks OF the
sound Is slightly unduating, presenting no. higa
hills deep valleys or ravlnes to the extension OF
roads and avenues. The numerous creeks and
rivulets afford ample natural draining, and the whole
r. well adapted for building purposes, and 1t may,
IN time 20 come be OF itself vast CITY, counting Its
population BY the million. This, OF course, Is not
mentioned to be within the lifetime OF those
now projecting improvements in this county But
with the growth OF the whole country in population
wealth and political influence the heart OF the
TRY. its commercial and financial metropolis, viii
assume commensurate proportions, and then what
ever IA now accomplished or in the course OF CON-
psesion VIII reap Its full harvest
II Is but lately that the HERALD has referred to
the great importance OF clearing He'll Gate channel
Of all distinctions and how necessary for the gene
raj commerce. OF the country and its naval defences
nwAs that Congress should provide literally out OF
the federal treasury the means required, instead Of
throwing millions away on schemlng jobs and into
the pockets OF lobby SPECTATORS With reference to
this much needed Improvement 1t was said that on
she East river and along the south shore of Harlem
river might be concentrated and would, by the
natural force OF the laws OF trade become located
our whole commerce with Europe. II appears now
that these suggestions. 50 natural from the
graphical character OF the Sound approaches to the
Aarbor OF New York, were evident to others Also
And t 10 projected to cover the county Of westches-
OR with several branches Of railroad with the evil
Gent purpose to accelerate this event. whether or not
the federal government may move in the matter. A
true intent OF these projects.
NEW RAILROADS
Between the great bend OF the Erie Railroad to the
SOUTH In the town OF Monroe, In Orange county, and
the Hudson river opposite Peeksk, there IL only o
Instance OF about twelve miles This will soon
be covered by road to the Hudson river. A COM
pany has lately been organized. composed OF sub
ntanilal men OF westchester county, with view to
extend this proposed connection OF the Erie Railroad
a. A-~sn- -
Peekskln and run through the Sawmin river valley
southwark 70 Harlem river, with q branch to Port
Morris The Harlem river terminus OF this road VIII
be. 20 It IL said. probably at Central Bridge, known
o. Macombs Dam, and 1t given out that arrange
mens had been made with one OF our city railroads
20 extend It's track to the Harlem river, and It's
cars In connection with trains from Peekskll. II is
believed that this In to be the Eighth avenue the
cars q which now run up 70 i2lth street. and but
small expenditure OF money would carry lis track 10
ths belief is correct though Of the fact that die road
nom Peekskill, a. intimated Is going TO DC built
snere caa pe no doubt rms road wi open Tor set
wcstchesier county, and bring 1t almost within
hsling distance OF the centre OF our city. But OF
eth greater importance Is the branch, already men
poRr noRRIs-rHE PACIFIC RAILROAD.
The connection by rail OF this place with Que OF the
great trunk lines TO the West would undoubtedly
result IN an immense advantage. Located az this
point ~ Just north OF Wards Island and outside OF
ie Ien Gate channel, with deep water at its shores,
a mar. with proper facilities, become q great
sntrepbt OF trade IN grain and similar bulky mer-
chandse, the product OF the West Whenever the
management OF the Erie Railroad shall have settled
down into something IKE an honest administration.
with . view 70 promote the public good while In
cEcssins IA own pronts the community wli have
rsAson % rejoice ~ this extension OF Us iron links
througt Westchester county TO the shores OF the
sound The beneficial results OF this new branch
road from peeksk are evident that Il Is already
Dooted that the Union Pacific Railroad have IL 10
contemplation TO establish 1T Port Morris depot for
raeir tanic and bulld commodious warehouses and
M the country from the Pacific and seeking
lei for lie transfer 10 Europe.
EXTENSION on THE SECOND AVENUE ROAD.
there n stin another railroad project In the course
~ valuation, which will yet more strongly unite
fhe progress Of Westminster with the CONNER
cal increase OF our city. IL proposed
- extend the Second avenue railroad
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