The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-06-15
From the Jackson Co. Press.
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few days ago, we took aunt 10 the me-
tropolis of Northern Iowa; the rain had ceased
and the sun shone forth fair again, and the APP
pearance of the cultivated fields delighted US
with the prospects Of the present season. II
nothing very much out Of the ordinary course
of nature occurs to damPen the farmers hopes,
we predict season of une xampled prosperity. |
We were particularly struck with the delicious
prospect along the romantic valley of Tete des
Morris and its tributaries. Wheat never looked
better; fruit, wild and cultivated, IL as promis-
ing as could be wished Cattle sleek and fat,
the air balmy g. invigoratng, g. every body bu-
silly engaged, some in the fields, e. others in the
erection of more commodious and substantial i'm.
provements, and subduing new acres to the
pillow, putting in corn, &c. We sincerely hope
to see all this continue and multiply yearly,
gaddening the hearts and identifying the home.
s.eads OF the and daughters Of a free
land.
Dubuque rises gradually and surely from her
crescent plain. Only those who have known
her longest can appreciate her rapid and stately
| advance to prominence and wealth. This young
| giant of the Northwest has fortunately passed
| the throes and spasmodc commissions Of rising
greatness, and now lifts her hitherto distracted
energies above the clouds Of uncertainty, and
as unit is moving forward inthe right direction
at last. The capital, the land and commercial
interests have all been pulling in different d.
rectons. Now that these elements of success
are united with the agricultural interests of the
country, reasonable degree Of success is GER
tain. individuals are not slow to discover the
folly of previous projects and counter projects,
all based upon sectional and personal interests,
and are astonished at their oun strength. Like
Davy Crockett, they a.e now right, and intend
going ahead.-ln fact are actually going it with
a perfect rush. For details, see the papers,
which however, are now as far behind the en-.
thusiastic spirit that pervades the people, as
they have hitherto been in advance of public
sentiment.
vote was taken on last Monday, on the
proposit on to raise money by County and City
subscription, for the commencement of Rail.
road westward, terminating on the Pacific, o.
course, with reasonable prospect of a favora.
bic result. We saw active working men en-
8 gagged, with coats on and off, and the question
was being earnestly and soberly examined.
Another Government demonstration is abou
to be made on the harbor. We noticed splen
did machine for this work, bearing very appro-
4 priately, we think, the name of GEO. w. JONES
which looks like it could eat its way through
: acres of mud without stopping to take breath
p 1853 will be eventfu year for Dubuque, ant
f one that will long be remembered as the adven
D OF new era in her history. BY the way, Thu
ambition of her people is fully equal to her des
: tiny, which is commendable enough; lik,
e to see people place their mark high and thel
s strire and deStrre toieach it.
d We should not omit to mention the desirable
and long needed improvements in the pub
lie highways leading into Dubuque from tn
. Southwest. The road officers of the County
= have discharged their duties with praise worth
d efficiency. The road leading to Catfish has re-
ceived particular attention, the broad easy grad
e of the hills, the bridges and culverts of recen
construction, renders it perfectly safe in tn
darkest night and most unfavsrable weather
The enterprise Of the business men is meetin
II with just and liberal recompense in the larg
s Increase of customers it brings to their markets
Tn. same policy extended further from HON
: will produce CORE ponding results.