The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-16
Railroad Matters.

uinOnB our citlHens ana business men,
because Of the recent railroad compiled
tons aud the permanent transfer of the
management of the Rutland railroad to the
Central Vermont. 1t had been hoped that
such change would be made as to nure to
the benefit of Rutland. Some express
fears that under existing circumstances, a
still greater depression of our local inter-
ests will be the consequence Of the recent
negotiations We are not disposed to take
this gloomy view Of the subject, for
the termination Of the ltigations which
have been going on for long period and
the consequent personal contention growing
out of these endless legal questions, will
strengthen the railroad managers and ena-
BILE them to deal justly and fairly with our
town and its business interests. Also the
very basis of settlement indicates quite
clearly that 1t is for their benefit to use
the Rutland road that it may earn its pro-
portion of tho rent the managers have obll-
gated themselves to pay. Our view of the
matter is, that the new arrangement will
be far better for Rutland than the former
enc, or probably any that could be made un.
less the road should again come under
the control and management of the Rut-
land company. The present managers
have everything to induce them to give the
Rutland road and Rutland fair share of
business and patronage. The outlook 10
thprpfOra hnnaf,l . Laa ia1.
for several months past. Our people
should look forward with hope, and not
despair of good times coming The man
ayers of the Central Vermont are gentle
men who seek to deal fairly with their pa
irons and the public. Released from him
ORANGES which have heretofore embar-
raised them in operating the Rutland divi-
sion, they will undoubtedly give increased
facilities for traffic, and trains for the &C.
commodation of the business and the people
of western Vermont. Let us all look at
the matter in more cheerful and hopeful
way, and consider the change in its better
aspects, and be content. 1t is not so well
for Rutland as local management, but it
is far better for us than to have the
road pass under the control of foreign
corporation.
| BETHEL AND RUTLAND RAILROAD.
In the midst of gloom there is always a
CLEAN of light. There are other influences
at work that will tend to benefit the bust
ness prospects Of Rutland. This is an OBJ
jective railway point which cannot be ig-
nored in the Inauguration OF new enter
prises, because Rutland is the central dis
tributinG point of Vermont aud her situa-
ton is such that with proper facilities, her
future prosperity and growth is insured.
A party of gentlemen were in town yes
terday for consultation, in reference to the
organization of the Bethel and Rutland
railroad. The contemplated line starts
from Bethel, on the Vermont Central rail-
road, passing through the towns of stock
bridge, Rochester, PittsHeld, Mendon to
Rutland. The route is reported feasible,
and such arrangements have ready
been made that with $450,0OO aid from the
| tc"bo aichk thc lluC, luCluulLR hullduU,
the road will be speedily constructed.
The road is one Of Importance to Rut-
land in commercial view. Its construc-
ton will bring to or doors the whole
trade of the White river valley, with all its
prospective growth-from the utilizing of
its water powers, some of which are
| among the best in the state. The lumber
and timber is large source of traffic.
Even now large quantity is brought from
this region to Rutland and shipped to the
West Troy and Albany markets IL is
unnecessary at this day to go into pre-
sentation of the benefits of railroad to
the section through which it passes,
or to its terminal points. Our
citizens can see its benefits at a
glance. This road once in operation
would make Rutland the depot of Vermont
for the distribution of coal, lumber, and
flour and coarse grains. The incidental
trade would follow. Beside this it would
give western Vermont another outlet
through the Green mountains for the trade
and travel of the northeastern section Of
the state. 1t would place us 2S miles
nearer Montpelier than via Burlington, and
put us in direct communication with new
sections and win people who are almost
unknown to us now.
We have not space this morning more
than to place before the readers of the
GLOBE the outlines of the project and ask
consideration of its effects and benefits. |
There is no present probability OF the
building of the Rutland and Woodstock |
railroad, which has been SO much agtated,
and would it not be well for Rutland to
give this project an encouraging word and
aid? We understand the COMPANY will be
organized at once under the general laws |
of the state.