New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-07-05
SHARON SPRINGS.
THE NEW RAILRoAD-HOW 1T WAS BUILT, AND
WHAT III WILL Do.

WHAT III WILL DO.
SHARON SPRINGS, June H.-The forces OF
nature that swept out the valley OF the Mohawk faVer
left on either side Of the dminutve channel hol-
low between the hills like the basin Of mighty
lake than the pathway OF sluggish and
insignificant stream. The traveller who now
JOURNEYS westward over the Central Railroad,
sees beyond the peaceful river, stealing be-
tween fields Of broOm-cOrn and swampmeadows, grand
slope that rises several miles gently but steadily To-
ward lofty summit. On the sides OF
wide rayine that cleaves the faroh range
OF hills, and gives passage to brook that
runs northward to the Mohawk lies the Village OF sha-
ron SPRINGS Until p months ago the only way to reach
IL was by leaving the Central Road at Paatne Bridge
the natives to call anything but "Paantiie
and riding half miles upward toward the heavens
over as hard road ever sinner was cOnucnneu W ira
vel; or as o choice OF two evils there was the stage
route from Cobeskl the Susquehanna road two miles
longer, and not quite steep. But now this ancient
and honorable wateringplace is accessible by rail.
The history OF the enterprise which has brought about
this change not novel one At present leased ny inc
Delaware and Hudson Canal Company for 90 years the
road which connects Sharon with the susque-
hanna was built by some energetic men caiieu
capitalists mainly for their extreme shrewdhesS
in getting along without displaying capital Of their own
The road is % miles long and the grades though heavy
not remarkably difficult OF construction 1t runs through
three towns each Of which loaned its credit 10 the ro
az follows Seward $4,000 Sharon 100000 Cherry Naey
s15OOOo in addition to which private individuals III
dorsed the obligations Of the Company for $4,000 Inc
Company itself the contractors are In
debt TO nearly the whole population on the lne ana the
road has been leased TO the Delaware and Hudson Canal
Company result follows, that the private persons III
teresed are settling up claims, while some OF the people
of the towns grumbng over what they deem very
poor security the advances made This IL one OF sew
eral schemes, plausible at the start and possibly g
matey profitable in the long rum which forced into
headed Democrats here who are, II not sun Young IOr
Andrew Jackson voting and argueing, as they per
versely call IT, for keeping the negro in his place. are
yet unappeasable critics OF this KIND OF nhaIc CHI
canery.
However not to swear at the bridge that brings one
safely over, the peasure-seekers who remember tine
trials Of the Paatne stages will not now goW since
they reach sharon in nine hours from by
rail- in II to IA hours by rail and water Ihere are
three ways open to the New Yorker BY the m express
Hudson River Railroad to Albany connecting Win tue
sharon train at 2:lO p No. and arriving there at 49, p
by the Albany day boat at S45 a. m connecting WIN lhe
Sharon train from Albany at 62O p M reaching sharon
at 9l2; or. leaving NewYor on the Albany night boat
at PM connecting with the sharon Tram az ,:4o a. '
next day, and reaching Sharon at 1895 a. m FOR return
ing, similar connections are made and II II promised tt
further connection viii enable tIayelSr IN hse 70 o
Sharon at 11:iO and reach before p IN
At present Sharon IA preparing for the season Inc
hotels open but comparatively unoecupled save
the servants and the proprletors some hoipe
Of the place The proprietor of the Pavilion, barnike
structure spendidly situated on the edge OF the hills
overlooking the valley and commanding as wide ana
lovely q scene OF its kind have ever behed except
ing always that matches view ron the St ntas n
straight, long building, containing weldefned
suites family rooms TO be connected by covered way
with the main house. These cottages" command the
same view "a the verandah the hotel, and will be
pied during the by OF those wealthy New
Workers. Phadelphans, or SOutherners, who cleaye
unto Sharon others OF the Dives family do to Newport
Saratoga, or the Branch
Down the HILL about springs the proprietor Of Con-
gress Hall has made wider the walks and drives of the
Park A vnecOvered promenade overlooking the lively
scene about the bath, number OF airy and not ungrace
fu bowers for dlcrs and Indians bridge which, though
Of wood Central Park might not be ashamed OF; cool
and COSY hou Of rest where "cOfee, tea and milk"
nOunce The extremely regular temptations of the place
those are among her comparatively recent attractions
concentrating which, with proud expectation OF coming
admiration and profit, Sharon now stands;
In addition to these, il may be noted mat the old
United states Hotel which vanished like fash OF pow
opens This season. Those familiar with the old structure
will scarcely recognize the present combination of wood,
cement and stucco A modest private clearinghouse
has been baptized with The name OF the Rowland
House." and has greatly extend, d it, accommodations.
The change wrought by the magic Of the railway Is III
fusing enterprise into the drOwsy ola town. We are
promised another year. dry goods Store with 5OlO
ffat of gf6un1 and WITH han fer concerts &ca com
bpat!on of Stewards and the Academy OF Music lucl
needed here. .,-.,.. -
am not an enthusiast about any waterngpace my
self think their utmost pleasures poorly compensate
for the loss Of home convenience, nor GO approve OF
the substitution OF the unstable and superficial social re-
laons OF the hotel for the quiet and delightful inter-
steiner mandate OF Fashion drives from home sha
ron is as good refuge any Its air is tonic 10 per
sons from seabOard the river banks; and 1t Is as
VET wholly uunVuded by the city vices.