Burlington hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1845-185?, 1850-05-16
Galesburg, Ill.

We visited this place q lew days since. 1t Is
beautiful town, built after the model Of some of
the prettiest New England villages. Mr. GALE,
one Of the rirst settlers and after whom it was
named, still resides in the town. It was settled hy
Colony whose object was to found town in which
Education, Religion and morality should be the
moving principles OF the population. There is now
in successful operation College, with extensive
grounds, together with two uniform and symmet-
rical buildings Of brick, which are quite ornamen-
tai to the town. These buildings now appear
somewhat isolated, but when the contemplated plan
is carried out and the large central ediice is erect
ed, they will stand in their appropriate places and
add much to the symmetry and beauty of the whole.
The College has an exten sve and costly apparatus,
and respectable Library. The Faculty good
scholars and strong men. President BLANCHARD
is host within himself. He is deservedly below
ed by all the students. His method Of conveying
instruction, aided by an extensive knowledge Of
language, philosophy and science, and decidedly
original turn II mind, throws q charm around all
he says. His mode is episodical. These episodes
constitute, in great mea sure, the attractivencss
of his style, they very interes sting, and are
always apty employed by him to illustrate some
point in his discourse. President B. has been in
Europe, and his "reminiscences of that portion Of
the globe, during conversation, are highly instruc-
tive and interesting. .......- .sr...-
The Acadennical or Preparatory departme mt is
made up Of large number Of male and female stu
dents and is well conducted. The morning hour
for religious exercises is generally conducted by
President Blanchard. These exercises are very
attractive and ns,ru tive, and are, they ought to
he. highly riyeh hvt hc CTR
Ell in the large Hall Of the Academy, which is a
most beautiful buildings located on an ample lot IA
cling the public square. The moral public senti-
ment that pervades the town. the beauty of the site
and the thoroughness of the course of instruction,
give to Galesburg advantages which very few seats
OF learning so completely possess.
- The town is located on a MAGNIFICENT rolling
prairie. II contains about twelve hundred inhahi
tants and is about SO miles east of Burlington,
Quite number of large and beautiful private res
'dences add much to its handsome appearance. and
what viii strike many as avery favorable symptom
OF It's Character, there is but one principal meeting
mousse" for the whole town. The Church organiza-
ton is formed by a basis of Union between the
Presbyterians and CongregationalIsts. The edifce
in which they worship is very large, and ON las,
Sabbath there were between six and eight hundred
persons composing the audience. The town an.
pears quite thrifty. There are several very good
mercantile establishments, doing large business, |
One Steam Saw Mill in operation, and steam Saw !
anu Grist Mill underway. The several necessary
mechanical branches of trade seem to be carried |
on industri"nsly and successfully. Last, but not |
least among These are two printing establishments.
The lntelligencer. by Rev. Mr. FISK, has soppeda lat
least Tor The present. The Gazetteer, another pa
per- is very ably conducted by Mr. souTHw1cx DA- /
WIS, son OF the late s. II. DAVIS OF Peoria, and az
ne seems to be ga true chip OF the old block. in
energy and perseverance,, he cannot be otherwise
than a successful editor.
during our short sojourn, we had considerable
conversation with several ofthe citizens in relation
to the contemplated Rail Road which would mass
through Gaiesburg in uniting Peoria with Iowa,
ihey all acknowledged the vast importance of such
work aud that il would greatly enhance the value
Of property along the whole line for more than the
cost OF its construction, and promised thelr aid in
so desirable project.
We cannot close this brief article without ten.
'er'ng TO President BLANCHARD our hear tfeIt
hanks for the kindness and attention he bestowed
apon US during our short stay in Gaiesburgh.