Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1840-09-29
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BELOlT-AUG. 1910.

DElAOl L AUG. lSIU.
1t is true as the able Editor Of the Chica-
go Democrat remarked, in his late visit to
the Valley of the Rock River, that fair
Italy with her romantic hills and valleys.
sparkling rills and fountains, disconnected
with her classic associations and historical
recollcctions, would interest the traveller
less, than IN many portions of Wisconsin
In the one. us they both now are, the mind
reycls upon the past and hecds not the lu-
ture; in the other, the mystery Of the past,
added to the certain prospective improve
ment in the arts and sciences, rivalinc
perhaps. in their grandeur and perfection,
the old world; creates an intense interest
in the mind of the traveller. 1t is true THAI
the eye meets no walled cities, towering
with domcs and monuments, The works Of
pride and ambition; bat Al every turn, in
every grove and prairie, nature has left
her own impress Of simplicity and beauty.
The Village of Beloit, is situated at the
confluence OF the Rock and Turtle rivers,
only Few rods north Of the present boun-
dairy line between Illinois and the Terrific
ry. The origin Of It's name | have not
been able to learn, with certainty, but |
am induced to believe that it is derived
from two words in the aboriginal language
which signify, ga meeting Of two waters"
That is the literal meaning, and in other
words might be translated, "the union of
two Rivers" Beloit is peculiarly located
IN comparison with most western villages,
and has advantages that few enjoy. 1t is
bounded on the west by Rock river,which
here is about sixty yards wide; on the south
by the Turtle river, which winds around,
and surrounded on all other points by Rock
prairie closing around it in the form of
scmi-crcle. This prairie is nearly thirty
teet high above the level of the village,
the site Of the Town, being located on the
bottom land of the Turtle. The soil, how
ever, is loamy and dry. In this valley,
there is the fourish;ng Village of Beloit
That species of Vandalism which is sane
toned in many western towns, Of cutting
down tho timber, Is esaknown nero. Tho
buildings are all painted white, (which finely
contrasts with the green foliage Of the oak
and elm.
Beloit is just in her infancy. No per-
manent settlement was made, until the
Spring Of 1887, when DR.. White, one Of
It's present enterprising citizens, selected
the location in behalf Of the New Eng
land emigrating Company, then Just form
ed in the northern part Of New Hampshire.
There are at present, IS buildings, and ii
more engaged to be put up this season; 2
Stores, and third about being erected;
large Touring mill, 2 physicians, 2 law
yers, tin factory, 2 talors, and other
D0a pb IN piC7c rf h.
present population is about $50, with daily
accessions. Mr.. ID. J. Bundy, formerly
from the Granite State, has erected large
and commodious Tavern, and from the
style and accommodations with W hich he
cntertaIns the traveller, it cannot find moro
than competitor in all the western coun-
try. but echo the sentiment of all who
have ever tarried there short time, either
on business or pleasure.
The finger Of romance, touched with
delicate taste, the natural pencilng of this
plan. The level of the prairie, which
forms the sem-cirClc around il, is about
the same height as the tops Of the highest
houses. The border Of the prairie which
overlooks the Town, is skirted with thin
grove of timber, and in the centre of this
belt are the public groupds, and near, the
lot reserved for public buildings. This is
the capitoine hill. The site in
ended for the public buildings, is admira-
Die. Bcnoath you lies the Town, with the
Rock river in front; to the north and south
Rock prairie stretches itself far away, un-
IL 1t is lost in the distance; and to the
last, the eye follows the winding course of
he Turtle, until the view is hid by groves.
There will no place feel the benefits arr
ing from the improvement Of Rock river,
or steam navigation, sooner than Beloit.
The lands in every direction for miles in
xtent, are rich, and produce heavy crops.
The roads too, TO overy point, are Of an
Xcellent character. But,he great natural
dvantage of Beloit is her hydraulic priyi-
ege, which cannot be exceeded at any 9TH
r point IN Wisconsin. AT present the mill
propelled by water received in a race
way, which is not carried over the prairie,
ut south of it; bat by cutting a race-way
cross above, and, leading it over the pra-
lie in the rear portion Of the Town, the
Whole volume of the Turtle river might
,e used, with fall of thirty feet. Should
he people Of Wisconsin turn their atten-
ion to the raising of sheep, as undoubted-
Y they will, our own cloths might be man
featured at home, instead of being de-
endent upon our neighbors, and, upon all
ur Rivers where there are hydraulic prl-