From the Chenango Union of Norwich, NY
Saturday, May 14, 1870

   The Branch - Work upon the DeRuyter Branch in this vicinity, is progressing favorably. The work of excavating east from Miller Street towards North Main, is going forward, the earth removed being used in constructing an embankment across the flats on the west. The cut where the workmen are at present employed is about eight feet in depth.

   The framework to the bridge across the canal is nearly up and the trestle work to connect with the bridge on both sides will soon be in position. The trestle will cross Silver Street at the Fair Ground at a  height of about eight feet above the street. The strike at DeRuyter is said to be over and the hands prepared to resume work. It is understood about fourteen shillings a day will be paid for labor.