From the Chenango Union of Norwich, NY
Thursday, December 4, 1873

   Auburn Branch. - A special train from the Ithaca and Cortland road came over the Branch from Cortland on Sunday. A large number of gentlemen were passengers among whom were Superintendent Goodrich, of that road, together with several of its Directors, Messrs. Jones of the Cortland Democrat, and Hooker, of the Standard. Their stay in town was very short.

   It is understood that the managers of the Utica, Ithaca & Elmira Road are desirous of securing the use of the Midland road west of DeRuyter, and that negotiations to that effect are now going on, with a good prospect of success. Should the arrangement be entered into, daily trains will run between Scipio and DeRuyter, commencing on the 15th inst. (OF THIS MONTH) ; and in that event it is probable that at least one train a day will run between DeRuyter and this village, connecting with the trains from the west.

   Superintendent Douglas, of the Midland, had an interview with Superintendent Goodrich, of the U.I.&E. road, on Saturday, in reference to the proposed change; and it is to be hoped the new arrangement will be made, and the road kept open to the public.