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

villages in said town through which said road shall
pass expressly stipulating that the depot at tn1er
ma fats shall be in the town OF Underhill east or
south Of said village and as near to the direct road
from jericho Corners to Underhil Centre as is prac-
| ucaoie; and further conditioned That the entire
rairoad snail ne completed, and that the same sal
| be run and maintained part Of a competing line,
independent OF any line of railroad now existing in
| the city ofBurlington;
That the town Of Underhiu shah DO forever dis
charged from any liability from its previous action
in bonding for the aid Of the Northern Vermont and
| Lake Champlain Railroad (sO-called), which said
railroad was to extend from Essex Junction and
connect with the Lamoille Valley Railroad at some
point in the town OF Cambridge, which said railroad
charter was approved November l, A. d., 1868; and
| that the town of Underhill shall never be called
upon by Incorporation organized under said char,
ter to issue its bonds to aid In the construction oi
| said last mentioned railroad.
In addition Mr.. Dixon offered the follow
ing assurance from Mr.. ID. c. Linsley, as an
amendment, but not appending Tito the
resolutions 1t had been offered to the leader
of the opposition, but he had refused to ac-
cept anything of the sort
And on this further condition that said commits
siOners, before they make said subscription, shall
receive good and sufficient assurance ana guarantees
that a branch road skall be built from Underhiu
Flats TO undeFhil Centre; and said railroad eorpo-
ration shall provide two thirds Ofte funds required
to construct said branch road and said branch road
shall be constructed and operated by said railroad
corporation, IN the same manner as the main Inc
| and i'll connection with the trains thereof.
Mr.. VIM. NarramOre moved that Mr.
Dixon 5 resolution be adopted, and voted on
| by ballot, the polls remaining open till
O'Clock.
Mr.. Hapgood asked for the floor to offer
some resolutions of his own, and the oppos-
ing element in the crowd were prOfuse in
their yells for "IIapgood,' MIR. Hapgood
has the floor" After considerable cOniu-
sion and disorder, Mr. Hapgood made his
speech. lie wanted to bond. but the road
must 20 through Underhill Centre. lie OF
feredas an amendment, that it run through
Underhili Flats and Underhill Centre,
etc. and also presented the names OF three
different commissioners.
Mr.. Dixon suggested, as the difference
IN the resolutions was the running through
Underhill Centre, that Mr.. ID. c. Linsey
be called on to represent the matter fairly
Mr.. Linsley said the project TO build the
road was not a new one, being more new to
him than TO many others. a. he has been
absent from home. and but lately returned
lie stated the purposes and objects of the
enterprise The railroad was u line of con-
nection between Portland and Ogdensburg.
connecting the fine harbOr at Burlington
with the seabOard. The managers have ten
dered proposition to the people along the
line, that if they would contribute one
third of the expense, the company would
furnish the remaining two-thiriiS, and fur
nish rolling stock, lease it, and operate IT,
The prime object of the road was u make 4
connection between Lake Champlain and
the seabOard. lie thought the building Of
the Caughnawaga Canal was near
at hand, which would make the road
the main line Of communication
across the continent. II it will afford the
expected opportunities. it will enrich every
town on the line of the road, or near it.
border. lie cited examples on other great
lines, a. the New York Central. Pennsylva-
MIA Central etc, to show how little hamlets
would become villages, and villages large
cities, like Rochester. Syracuse. Utica, etc
This route would be made the great channel
of communication between the West and
East From Portland there has been con-
structed a road with curves and GRADES to
accommodate traffic. This portion must be
substantially the same . other portions
Of the line. When he fist learned Of
the survey, It was by the way Of the Flats.
\ large number thought there was better
route. 1t was important that every point
should be examined lie must confess that
the Westtord channel was the best. but the
preference was granted to Jericho and
Underhill, if they desired TO have the road
tie came here to examine the region. ana |
found q survey would be made He had
examined the road from Underhill to Cam
bridge y road can be built anyw here. even /
over Mt. Mansfield. lie found a good route /
through Pleasant Valley; they had a good |
route toward the Centre till within three /
miles, when the elevation became difficult. /
and the cost would be 80 great from the /
quantity OF work necessary to be performed, /
as to render the building Of it by thar way
very expensive. Some places might afford /
it, but this road must be built cheaper
hence he could not see how the company I
could build It by this expensive route. lie /.
was not present to state the advantages or /
disadvantages to Underhill. Others knew /
what those were. Underhill was to deter I
mine if 1t : worth anything t. its citizens.
and how much. lie had been engaged in /
railroad matters for good while. Little /
necessary and Is required. Underhiu Is I
asked to build less than a mile, as the cost .
Is about 50 600 per mile. IL was a great I
enterprise. and Burlington thought more /
IN the matter than Underhill. The benefits
OF the pleasure travel u the mountains BIZ
way OF Burlington was 4 consideration II
think Of. Burlington wants your wood
and the benefits Of the travel, and Is anxious
for the road TO run this way. lie felt that
II the road.cOUld not run through the Cen
ire, branch road must not be omitted. for
the sake of the Burlington people They
must have it, and he would be one Of FIVE t.
guarantee such branch road. When asked
If the company would bear twO-third. of ad-
ditiOnal expense to build and operate it, he
hesltatei, as 1t was new subject TO him,
but, after an hours consideration, he felt
that the company would consent to such de-
mand. No line yet had been completely
surveyed. but a far a he could Judge from
the lay of the land. the road could not run
very advantageously through Underhil
Centre
Mr. Hapeood said he understood Mr..
Linsley TO say, perhaps the company would
grant a spur road. Ii a spur road was built.
and the company pay twO-thirdS. where
was the one-third coming from? Shall
Underhill raise Sl2 ,OO0 above 81 600 10
build the spur? 1t would really be raising
SO 900, and he wished all should under
stand it. He would never swallow any of
their soft soap or lroth. VIII the north
part OF the town assist Us in building the
spur? No, They Will have the main line,
and will not care anything about Us. lie
did not want u pay Tor whole loaf. and
get no more than a biscuit. Mr. II. was
vociierously appIauded through his remarks.
Mr.Dixon thought it better to vote On the
resolutions as offered, without numbering
them with amendments, or conditions. lie
considered Mr.. Linsley fair and can
did in his representations Burlington
had done nobly in this matter.
W as nderhill 10 refuse 70 form the last
link in this chain? lie desired them to
consult their own good. 1t would bring
civilization to their very doors 1t Is YOUR
right, If you choose. to keep your vote. and
by saving So or $50, remain hiyei un here
the rest OF your lite.
Mr.. Dixon moved to proceed 70 ballot.and
continue TO 5 O'Clock, which motion was
carried amid wild confusion. which did not
iubside for some time after the balloting had ;
commenced. The vote was close and ex-
citing. First NO was ahead. then Yes
and during the last half-hOur uncertainty
hung breathless over the ballot box. and
The interest became more intense A.
The votes straggllngly came in. and the
hands of the watch slowly approached the
hour OF five. All tumult had ceased. and
every lace wore an anxious look while the
lgures were being cast. And when the re- d
suit was announced. for moment NOT a
'ound was heard but soon the air rang
With the acclamatiOns of the victorious
7Oters.
The following was the result ofthc vote: J
W mole number. Observation-Disclosures. 263 7
Yes. l23
No. I3a :
Majority for bonding .......... !
ORLEANS County REPUBLICAN, CoNyey- :
'IoN.-The Republicans of Orleans County =
net in convention at Irasburgh on Wednes-
lay, the 9TH inst, and made the following
For SenatOrS-U. &. Wilson or'r-,,- II