Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-08-14

of the Corners. The people at the Cornei'
knew the rock that would have to be cut
through, if it run through their place. ana
the grade would be almost as heavy as
nearer the Centre, and they were willing
that it should run nearer the Centre, even
though it would not be quite 50 handy Tor
people at the Corners.
Mr.. w. R. Macomber understood MI
Wilbur to move the adoption Of the resolu-
tions, and would be satisfied without any
conditions lie rehearsed some of the con-
ditions of the road lie wished the people
to vote understandingly. He thought they
would lose the stock if they bonded just
as they are.
Mr. T. W. Humphrey was opposed to
bonding for the road. but was in favor that
it should be built He desired the people to
vote understanding the road would be built
by the east route, or no bond. The grade
this side was loo feet, the other 10 4; the 10
cal trade was of not so much Importance as
the through; hence the likelihood was TO
build it where the grade should be lowest,
and he thought that would be on the other
side lie desired Jericho to be benefited
the road must be built on the east side, or
no bond.
Mr.. Palmer said he was always IN favor
of bonding. lie objected to any condition
IN the bond that would destroy 1t. Both
sides of the town were agreed IN the main
as to where the road should run He thought
little confidence was shown in Mr.. Linsley's
representations, which were OutspOken,
candid and ungarbled and Mr.. Llnsley was
one of the chief managers of the road. II
no satisfactory grade could be obtained on
the east-slde, then a condition would des-
troy the bond and the prospect OF road.
Ii they were anxious to defeat the resolu-
tions, then vote them down without sinking
them under conditions. lie was willing to
leave the matter with three disinterested
persons Of Jericho.
Mr. Howe believed the road could be
built on the east side, and the people at the
Corners were willing It should be so built.
Mr.. Humphrey acknowledged that be
was perhaps a little sensitive. lie was in
favor of road that would benefit Jericho,
if he was not benefited himself one dollar
lie thought part should be raised by sub
scriptiOn. and then bond. lie thought that
if the road could be built this side, then
fasten it by condition, and 50 have no re-
grets to offer hereafter. This matter should
be settled when all were here.
Mr.. Wilbur replied to Mr.. Humphrey,
that chance was given for part to be
raised by subscription, as more money was
to be raised than the bond stated. If one
road be built via Westtord, then no other
road will be built
Mr.. NJ. Bartlett made some suggestions
where better grade could be obtained still
nearer the Centre. He thought something
should be stated in the resolutions about the
situation OF a depot.
Mr.. Prouty wished the meeting not to be
deceived, but to understand the matter thor
oughlY. Now was the time to discuss the
subject. He gave description of some-of
the routes proposed. IL was the privilege
now to dictate, if they were to give their
money. Put IN a condition in behalf of
the best interests Of the town. If a road
be built via Westiord, then the Central
Vermont would build from Cambridge to
| JOnesyllle.
The question was here called for, a. it
was getting late, and many desired to re-
turn
Mr.. Prouty offered en- amendment to have
the road run up Lee river which was lost.
Mr. John Smith offered an amendment to
reduce the bond TO $4,000, and raise the
remainle. by subscription. The vote was
taken by dividing the house. Amidst much
excitement and confusion it was declared
to be lost.
Mr.. Lane then introduced the following
amendment, which was accepted by Mr..
Palmer, who presented the resolutions:
That the line shall run south and east Of
| the village of Jericho Corners, if said route
is practicable" etc.
The question was then pu; to ballot, and
the following result obtained
Whole number Of votes ............2s
lc>.----..--.-..-.- --.----.-.-.... l6i
~. -----...-.- &c. .-...--..-..--. llS
Majority tor bonding .............. -
The meeting was a very warm and e1cit-
ing one throughout. many speakers often
beng IN the floor at one time. The discus
sious were spirited, and presented in a terse
manner, and all fel, that a hard battle had
been fought. and the yictors worthy OF their
success.
THE LAST LINK WELDED by $1,000 BOND.
EXCITING MEETING At UNDERHILL CENTRE.
Il FIERCE ASD CLOSE CONTEST.
UNDERHILL CENTRE, Aug.
y more excited assenblage gathered here
to-day than has yet been seen in any of the
railroad meetings, or. in fact, ever, in the
town Of Underhill. The day was somewhat
rainy; hayiag was at 4 discount, and the |
turnout was large. Hot discussions on
the stree; were the order Of the day till the
time Of assembling. The surrounding
towns furnished large quota Of the |
as-emblage, jericho especially sending |
a good. earnest delegation, who were
looked on with distrust and aversion By the |
Underhill Centre people, who told the Wis
i:ors that they were competent to run their /
own affairs, and did not need their services.
The people Of Unierhill Flats were anxious |
TOR the road, as it runs by them but the |
Centre was bitterly opposed to it; the Irish
portion of the settlement presenting an IN
reasonable, mulish front, and would listen
to no sort of an argument, preferring to
"hoof it to Essex junction, nine miles.
than to the Flat. by means of branch road
two miles
The meeting commenced its session at ? 80
p. m. in the town room, which was crowded
to sufocation.
Mr.. &. W. Woodworth. town clerk called
the meeting to order, and read the follow
ing warning
Upon the written application to US select men OF
thc town ui nderhiu. iur that purpose, this dly |
presented by SIX legal voters Of the town Gf
lnferhlll, we do hereby warn meeting Of the
legal voters IN town meeting Of said Underhill at
the town room being the usual place Of holdin-
town meetings., on the I'll day OF August A. D. |
~ t. at o'clock IN the afternoon. for the purposes
following
lst. To choose 4 moderator to govern said meet
M.
ID. To determine whether said town will
ad N the construction o. railroad cal led the Bur
lin-ton and Lamoille Railroad organized. or to be
organ zed, for the construction thereof from the
lake shore within the limits OF the city Of Burlin--
ton, through the towns Of Nlliston ESSEX
jericho, and Underhill 10 a point in the town of |
Samhrldge, CONNECTING with the Lamoille Valley
Railroad.
3D. l; the majority Of the votes given nj sail
meeting shall he TO aid said road. then 10 fix the
amount OF aid to he given, and the terms thereof !
and, il deemed necessary 10 appoint three commit.
sloners resident taxpayers Of said town for the |
purpose OF carry M out the decision OF said meet
in according 10 the statute in such case made and
provided.
18th. To take such action as shall be thought nee
essary or be required TO relieve the town from all
liability by reason Of vote OF said town passed nm
the 18th day Of April, D. lS72 to aid in tbe con-
struction OF the Northern Vermont and Lake Cham
plain Lalroad.
NJ Z. HtreooO, selectmen
~ CANANACH, OF
5. ". HOLMES, SUnderhiu.
Underhll, July 81 lS;l.
Mr. \. q. Humphrey tho animal nod