four existing lines of railway reaching northward into New England, all of which will be tributary to it; lines which are constantly being lengthened by the construction of new portions. From its great superiority it will have nothing to apprehend from competition with steamboats, or rival railroads. It passes through a section of country densely populated. The amount of the population within the immediate sphere of its influence, exclusive of the two cities at its termini, exceeding half a million of souls; a population mostly engaged in pursuits of a character to contribute largely to the business of a railroad; considerations which have done more to build up and sustain the system of railways in New Nngland than all other causes combined. The fact, that in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, there is a population to the square mile nearly double that of NewYork or any other state; thus furnishing a very large amount of what is termed way business, is the true cause of the great success of New England railways; and this element of success will be sessed by the New-York and Boston road in as high a degree, and to as great extent as any other railway in New England. pos Its importance is promoting the future growth and prosperity of places within its influence, will it is believed, be so apparent, from what is stated above, as not to require further illustration. The route passes through a region of country not accommodated, excepting particular points indirectly, by an existing line of railway; it consequently will not interfere with the vested rights of any other corporation, neither will it materially diminish the income of any other railway company, while it will add to the income of several, it being now well understood that in proportion as the railway system is extended, the travel upon existing lines is increased. In view of the importance of the New-York and Boston Railroad, as a great public work, it is very desirable that its construction should be accomplished in a style and manner commensurate with its merits. Corporate powers for its construction have, as already stated, been obtained from the legislatures of Massachusetts, Connecticut and New-York, embracing eleven twelfths of the whole distance. There remains the state of Rhode Island which has not yet granted the requisite power. To doubt that it will do so, when the proper time arrives, would be to question the intelligence and patriotism of the people of a state, thus far distinguished for liberal and enlightened views upon questions of a like character. The project as a whole is one that strongly commends itself to the attention of all, and were it not for the misrepresentations, open and covert, of such as imagine they have rival interests to be injured by its success, it would require but a small portion of the effort usually demanded by works of a like magnitude, to ensure the means requisite for its speedy accomplishment. Notwithstanding the violent and unscrupulous character of the opposition which has been made by corporations and individuals to the project, it is steadily and surely advancing, in public favor, and is destined, ere long, if sustained by its friends, to be numbered among the most prominent of the great thoroughfares of the country. In thus predicting a favorable issue to the labors of the friends of the New-York and Boston Railroad, reliance is placed upon the known merits and importance of the project, and upon the liberality, enterprise and intelligence for which the New England character is distinguished; and which upon all questions affecting deeply the prosperity and welfare of the country, is found ever ready to discard all local or sectional and selfish considerations, when the latter are perceived to be inconsistent with the general good. In conclusion, I would state that I am greatly indebted to my principal assistant, Mr. Thomas McDonough, and also to Mr. S. F. Jarvis, Jr. and Mr. E. A. Phelps, for their valuable aid in the execution of the surveys and maps. I am also under obligations to other gentlemen for similar service, and for valuable information in regard to the country, and facilities furnished in passing through it. Much assistance was derived from the excellent map of New London and Windham Counties by Mr. Lester. Connecticut is an exception to most other states, inasmuch as there is no very accurate map on a suitable scale, either of the state or of the counties separately, excepting the two above named. The interests of the public would be greatly promoted, by the publication of similar maps of the other counties in the state, founded upon actual survey. Middletown, August, 1847. EDWIN F. JOHNSON, o 2 Estimated Receipts for Freight and Passengers on the proposed New-York and Boston Railroad, between New Haven and the East Line of Connecticut. $67,061 75,220 Aggregate receipts at seven cents per ton per mile for freight, Existing business on the line of the road, Add eighty per cent for increase,. Add passengers from Norwich and Worcester Railroad, Add towns more than ten miles distant, Add business between way stations, exclusive of freight to Connecticut river, Add mails and expresses,. N. B. The above exhibit of freights is exclusive of the agricultural products of towns, live stock and lumber prepared for market. Statement of Population, Mamfactures and Trade within fifteen miles of the proposed direct Railroad Route from NewYork City to Boston; derived from the most authentic sources. W. 44 $1,660,700 780,400) 1,910,000 1,354,300| 3,570,700 2,134,700 $6,600,000 2,900,000 20,626,300 10,336,000 39,796,700 15,370,700 66,000| 146,900 184,100! 60 5,000 18,700,000 146.900 184,100| 1.807,600 961,500) 1,910,000 1,354,300 3,717,600 2,318,800) 220,000 135,000 927,300 379,100 1,294,200 693,200 2,800 95 296 563,700 6,820.000 3,035,000 21,553,300 10,715,100 32,090,900 16,068,900 €8,800 155 5,206 19,263,700 227,100 218,100 100,400 144,100 327,500 362,200 315,800 180,700, 63,200 59,200 379,000 239,900. 326,900 179,500 262,600 287,800 589,500 467,300 161,800 167,200 CONNECTICUT. 472,000 368,000 2,531,800 1,210,400 3,331,300 1,910,600|6,526| 89 253 815,450 1,951,300 1,217,900 2,539,000, 1,169,600 4,869,300 2,627,400 6,774 110| 325 1,165,800 996,200 576,500 1,995,000 1,170,300 3,580,700 2,214,100 6.241| 56 306 2,157,440 MIDDLESEX, 19,176 19 265,400 176,000 427,200 343,200 410,500 229,000 938,300 860,300 1,776,000 1,433,000 2,664 49 83 427,200 W.20 616,200 486,000 NEW LONDON, 20,000 42 758,500 737,000 1,374,700 1,223,000 172,500 89,000 1,304,300 562,300 2,851,500 1,874,300 3,074 66 148 446,300 W. JI C. 11 98,400 148,300) 132,300 177,500 |