From the Chenango Union of Norwich, NY
Wednesday, January 17, 1872

   DeRuyter - The arrangements are all being made this winter for the extension of the Canastota and Cazenovia Railroad to DeRuyter the coming spring. On Monday many gentlemen interested in the enterprise were at this place, on business connected with the building of the road. We understand that the iron is down on the Midland to the Tioughnioga River, within the corporation of Cortland village, and we may soon expect to be able to take the cars at this place and a ride by rail direct to Cortland via the Midland. It is expected that the Road will be completed to Cortland before the 25th of this month, and we hear that there will be an excursion on that day, and a free dinner given by the citizens of Cortland. The ticket office and telegraph office have been removed to the Passenger Depot building and have very nice quarters. The telegraph line is completed to Cortland and messages can be sent direct from this place to that point.