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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-02-17
FAST AKIN WrST

These sections of the Un,n ART becoming closely
nectsc-so ideni fed in their varied Interests that the peo
Die Of the East will soon hey do already consider
the Wet the ch and favore country OF unoounded
RESOURCES which they proud increase in wealth
ard population through their energies. First father
sends out q son-then daughter IL chosen-a for the
same field of labor then the father nnds ne has surplus
of capital which he learns will pay much larger Interest
in the Westhen goes the furniture Manufactured goods
AID usohrery and TO the latter call is made on
the Eest for every idle woman and child in all the
yillagts and cities And hardly neghborhood IN the
East that has furnished thing for the Great west
and hat one has not but what receiving their
1hy in larger rates of interest in cheaper wheat Hour
corn beet pork and other necessaries fife The surplus
ropulaen and capital OF an eastern village when mas
rs way 10 the West has endency also Of making the
me the labor and the interest on capital which - eit
in the neghborhood worth more, tor all of the balance
in better demand and more actively employed ana be
fore such emigration took place the resources OF such
Eastern village already fully developed more they
exhsused, and possessed surplus OF population with
ont environment: but many OF those cOmpeiedtO DC
idlers are independent industrious home owning czens
Of the West prosperous and many of them occupying re-
sIonsble positions.
father and son-tle rich easy, established old states
watching with regard and interest the development ana
procres tie young and vigorous new states the west
borrower the Eas, lender for which they receive enor
nous OF ineI otherwise than by the rate per cent
in the advance Of property etc. There industry always
probably employed. | have often seen hundreds and
thousands ot common iaboreE receiving ten 10 t"eI'e
shiugs Der day and skul receiving wages in proper
ton yet in all this country have not seen maD or wo
man akng in for work, any begging for bread
II seems that all the minds, muscles and capital every
horse ard OK here put into constant requston ana
still there is want for more. Here 10 the place Tor all the
unoccuped aborers of large cities where they can at
all times find plenty of work and get good wages and AZ
The ZANE i buy their beef and pork for three aud four
cents per pound and other articles in proportion instead
of eating Western provisions at the East alter they nave
psssed through numbers of traders hands by which the
nrice greatly rCased TO than double while the
cost of transportation Is but small
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-02-17
CROPs-CONPARIsOy.

Having spent Of my years in the older States and
knowing the labor and expense OF raising crops there
have been led institute comparison between that region
and resh and fertile States which clearly establishes
the facts briefly stated without going INTO details tina, in
almost all cases one half the labor and ezpse bestoDed
anon land here pA produce double the amount Of crops 90
there while the products be sold always within
one fifth TO one tenth Of the Eastern prices and on farms
that will cost only from 81 80 to els per acre when really
for cropping These plain truths proved from season
10 season By the observation or experience OF those VINO
live in this region or examine il with attention. Aud
should the husbandmen generally of the West devote as
much care and expense their lands as do those OF the
East the results would at aonish all who should De
come acquainted with the facts And it il gratifying to
notice that the intelligent Of the farmers OF the west
with the disposition of letting brain labor relieve IN
measure the toll of muscle, are adopting new and i'm
proved modes of culture wherein science and book wis
dom reduces the amount Of hard work. and directs il into
attractive channels and through more pleasant details
whereby the fruitful oilAnd cheering sunlight will dis
count more beautifully and with greater lberalty Feel
inc that they have the finest and richest farming country
hat can be found desired they have corresponding
ride and ambition cultivate in the most profitable man
ner that experiment and science will enable them TO do
And il is be hoped that still larger number OF those
oecupyng this favored region where nature has been 80
bouniul will speedily manifest commensurate devotion
in actively studying and putting forth the klfu and eth
Gent efforts of giving the world OF consumers the Life
sustaining treasures now sleeping in the soil.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-02-17
GROWTH OF MADISON.

The plat for this town laid out in 1886 and by the
next year had some fifteen to twenty Inhabitants When
the writer rst visited this place. some three years ago. il
contained about 1000 population, with not far from two
hundred buildings; and now its population Is near
5000 with over seven hundred buildings, among
them several splendid blocks OF and brick and many
elegant cottages and costly dwellings.
And is but just remark that for taste hospitality,
and Intelligence the inhabitants Of Madison will bear IA
vorabe comparison with those Of any town of the sane
sle east OF west 1t to be pleasure with them to
afford every desired information to visitors and nquirers
and TO render their stay in the place agreeable as may
be- II is hardly necessary 10 remark here that perms
nent residence among such community Is highly de-
srable with the well enlightened at all times.
Besides all this Madison being the State Capital re-
sdence in or near IT, that account must be desirable
end profitable from the frequent assem6age OF the Peo
ple from every part ofhe State several times yeardar
Ing the terms OF the various Courts sessions Of the Legs
lature political conventions, religious and benevolent
anniversaries etc. while advantages TO business men.
and those seeking lands will be clearly found In the Fact
that most of the land Offices records and offices OF depart
ments and various other sources Of information which
are 20 be net with only the State Capital DC
DIV procured here Transactions in many kinds OF busi
ness affairs require actual presence at the Capital
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-02-17
PLEASURES OF TASTE.


To persons of and wealth desiring literally invest
the latter profusey to gray the former, no Pa'e
met nth in all Of my travels presents many rare invts
tons as does Madison and its vicinity It's heslihfuness It's
great variety Of beautiful and picturesque scenery in what
direction examined from whatever point Of view be
held the landscape diversified and delightful the town
and the SEVERAL present various graduated emnences
wales groves and gttering waters Many Of these prom
ortories serve q stand point from which are over
looked in all directions view in varied and extensive al
traction unsurpassed by any scenery ever witnessed oy
the writer These groves, gens and pSsres abound IN
great quantity and variety of game sufficient for the m 'st
Enthusiastic the lakes are covered with
innumerable ducks and the waters hlled with numerous
kinds Of the finest fish that could be desired oy the most
dey oted disciple of Sir Izaak.
Already many of the romantic positions around these
Lakes are secured and elegant residences oult upon
them BY of the requisite means
CONSPICUOUS among them those OF Gov. Farwe. Col
Slaughter and Judge Whitesey situated some SIX 10 ten
miles distant from Madison, and commanding admirable
views of the town much of the surrounding country
and from their wood lake and prairie, pos
sessng unrv aed facilities for hunting and fishing 90
served many other beautiful positions the lakes winch
| was told had been purchased by gentlemen from New
York Boston Cincinnati, &c, with the design OF oali
ing upon them the coming season. also met some Eng
sh gentlemen who had been drawn hther by accounts Of
the beauty heathfulness and fertility Of Madison ant
Dane County.
And there are vet many more the mos, desirable and
charming be purchased at reasonable prices
susceptible of the exquisite and diversified ornanenting
that taste and wealth bestow tor those who may de-
sire TO secure home residence of unnvsled beauty AMI
comfort The shores of the lakes alternately wooded
and bold presenting every form of aspect from steep
crscey rocks 10 gentle grassy slopes with equen, sand
deep punges at the very shores but every where
cold water
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-02-17
COLLEGIATE ADVANTAGES

While procuring information in regard to the State mi
yer.ity oceed here and making the acquaintance Of tn
Professors and conyer,ng with them upon the subject
could Let help thinking of the advantages here presented
to parents who have TO whom they wish to afford
liberal edues:ionof hay their on residence IN the M
mediate vicinity If sach facilities healthy aud pleasant
with good resources for general intelligence 1t seem. To
me bat here presented every opportunity for obtaining
loved ct Boston, Albany, other eastern capitals wtnog
The dstracting and corup,iDg influences which are nc
dent TO- end es,t in all seaport capitals BESIDES there
/. rnrifyipg an eleyaiing influence exered upon me
vonn nv the presence Of great natural beauty ire
3genty enjoyed while cleaning the wisdom Of books and
scientific ayparatCs
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-02-17
RELIGIOUS AND MORAL.

In some Of his dscourses the Rev. Doctor Bushnell q
dting divine Of Hartford has taken occasion 10
e,te the influence Of Western Life and society tend
pc 70 barbarian snd unfayorsble 70 Christian eYI'za
ton etc.
New Observation ana experience in the new States $50
rapidly filing ~ with people Of al sects and natlon' las
proved 20 my understanding the very reverse OF this
which bound by truth to declare though VIII al re-
,uec 10 that highly esteemed Doctor There il certainly
more charity and liberation among those OF derenf DOC
trpes md great. cheerness and frequency OF co1pera
ton exhibited in efforts 70 forward the common cause
there Il less sectarian jealousy and schm with more SIM
rcy IN tie places OF worship in the new tan oa states
And here where there few Of one I'd
bald places Of worship there more READY aus s1n
unite eortz than is generally the case IN rfan
which fac: certainly indicates Crstian splf. t-'le'
than "barbsrsmf Besides, 10 n thiny settled us
tics amid sparse population al o5sers ant visitors wll
M greater Willingness in all classes TO cooprate n Da
Ing places Of education, well As worship e =. Is olsn
the ca. among older and sectaran cOmninisies Un-
forly 81 the West where one society already pGsset
eou5rtsIs- house of worship, with kind and orohery
feelings invite Other sects 10 meet and attend a. tar s0
which i complied with in the same rrirt
These plain and daily observed facts lead me- 10 veI
dsTeut and more hatpy conclusion from that expressed
BY Doctor B. and fofces upon my nind ne cor.
that be was bat partially enlightened upon tue -9oecs "a
which he spse or that b. obser atoms were fafen
prsudiced point OF view. But Il Is not ny r 2se -
write an argument against hi PosiilJni nenc-
ply cite the reader TO article, elegantly Wi!tels r.
ruch force and fact by T. Wheeler N reiutaton u
tor Bushnell which have read IN vglI ne sn.s -
UesterH Portraiture,' Published by j. d OOiOn u
New York. , :; ,ho
Tie improved tore both Of morals and manner IN .as
state can be best understood by visit TO Madison durng
the session of the Legislatare The oia Ilel.al1 ~.
tel sle oueer stoes about the worthy heuDels 81 Tue
Seme- Issstures lie members here at this time, are
fresh nom the people al Psrts Of the STATE AMI are
fair preseuiltion OF The particular noIa! % ei on
lo.sis and i be aifm WIN ssle.f tha1 40 Ooy
~ he found w0se aggregate Of character or
hssla ability ard integrity STANDS Oetier
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-02-17
CDNgIIsIO<

While have designed say nothing that should dspar
age in the least the high claims o. many other hoashng
and beautiful towns and sections OF country has been
nv purpose to set forth. well as capable The AZ
fractions vanages and resources Of the capital Of Wis
consn and to express my estimation OF the people and To-
cation of Madison. Yours, truly, CosnoPoiirE
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-02-17

VIA, lie population what the number Of villages il con
tanr and what the population in each and connae ssch
other inquiries shall show what amount OF business
population and wealth derived aud sustained from tns
so OF such county then il given eouay with tha, ares
ard has built up many villages and sustained s1ch
smoIn Of business larger county Of equally fertile land
ought In all reason to build up and sustain proportion
ABLY larger and weather villages
Now Eastern reader and capitalist having examined
what can and has been done in your eoantes, look
with me momen, the rch. virgin lands Of ths wes-s
region whose soil WILL for produce TO the hand
OF The ter equal any In the nation and tel me there
Is lust sound reason why property should not increase IN
ytsments be enhanced ard villages grow up in sire and
number proporonate to the county or territory surround
ing and contributing to them and in ratio equal 10 tnose
in Eastern counties So far my observation goes the
western SOIL is capable. generally Of Sustaining larger
srour OF population ard business than the same space OF
,isarx IN he older States but certainly has the nat
usl resources TO buh up and sustain towns 10 proportion
g. territory in ratio fully equal TO tia; ofthe East Aud
f.ve described town. near the center Of large county
containing an area Of some forty square miles o. most ies
Is ard rroSuc,ye land and the town has me weser
and manufacturing privileges, and can have no nsA
;porance in the county; what then must s eor,naea
growth and future size be. at the rAno WHICH
counties build up and sustain towns
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-02-17
CHICAGO AND MADISON.

II will be observed that the people who visit and locate
in Madison and Dane Counties and Throughout all Of this
section of Wisconsin, naturally become indorsers OF Chi
cago-pasfng through and Witnessing its rapid advance
and vast commercial importance their attention is at once
arrested they become sponsors for and contributors TO-
its continued growth and greatness from the multiplied IA
cies of aching and doing business with the Garden
"Cy" and Emporium of the Great North West
And for like reasons, with the great general thorongh
fare ~ travel and transportation the northern aud
tern parts of this State with portions of Minnesota ani
Iowa passing through Madison those regions in turn nat
press Thus by the extended improvements TO the north
and w. increased business necessarily flows to TINS cen
trial point where lines from every quarter and ron
here find ample transit to the south and ea'i, .e.
ton necessary to be taken make the way around tae
lakes 10 the Atlantic ports.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-02-17

Correspondence Of The ~ Y Tribune
MADISON, Wis Monday, Jan &C. 1884.
Several years ago the writer OF this Travelled on bus
mess through the districts of country known as the
Northuestern Sates-IlliDois, Wisconsin, Iowa, and
the territory Of MiDr esofa; and at the time took
pains TO observe and note the resources, prospects,
and general character of these regions, visiting the
principal towns and particularly the State Capitals
For various reasons he is again induced to com
mence the tour Of the States and TO note the CON-
paratire growth, prosperity, improvements, and in
creased facilities for BUSINESS and pleasure, which
they noc present drawing faithful contrast among
them. which exhibition of facts and descriptions he be-
lieves may be OF benefit to the migrating and business
public and not devoid of interest 70 the general read
ere if allowed place in your widely read coiu nns:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-02-17
CAPITAL HOTEL.

This fine structure erected the present SAscn by
Nesrs Visa Farwel & Fairchli. residents Of Madison
|, Is of spacious size handsome style bat Of straw eoesed
stone cut and dressed in superb finish Il makes beautiful
appearance and is no, surpassed in style and elegance BY
any hotel except the fremont House Chicago west OF he
lakes II is FIVE stories high. wit, roomy Observatory
which overlooks the varied and enchanting scenery
OF prairie forest and lake IL furnished Al great ex
pense and kept by Mr. + Stevens in the bes, Eastern
style who is thorough landlord and true gentleman
combination seldom fonnd in landlord The proprietor
i'll have and keep pleasure boss upon the chan OF
lakes next season for the accommodation OF fishing and
pleasure parties the opportunities here for such aise-
ments are unriy aled by any poroa OF our country.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-02-17
DANE COUNTY.

Ofthis State Dane is the largest county, centrally sfus
ted with Madison for the county seat Dane County con
tains some ECO square miles in being larger than
come OF the Atlantic States end divided into thirty me-
townships containing eo6 400 acres of which II believed
deducng lakes &c there remains at least 10000 scres
Of the very best quality of lands capable of profitable al
age and perhaps about eighth Ofhis already unier
cultivation, embracing about 1000 farms leaving space
vet for than 5000 superior farms of are promise
inviting industrious occupants, with the greatest advan
tagts Of sun and soil
Dane County was organized into a separate county in
1899 when il contained about 800 inhabitants. Now it
numbers 25 TO 10000 The lands of this county are III
vded into favorable proportions Of tmbered and prane
lands Handsomely and sufficiently watered by sm al lakes
rivers ard creeks, Of the dearest waters while II pos
seses numerous quaes Of good stone, useful both TOR
building and lime The unOccuped lands now open Tor
sale ard settlement are offered to purchasers az prices
from 81 25 TO 81 per acre the appraised value and on
al from ten TO thirty years credit at per cent m
terest Some Of these Government lands and held
for sale 81 2j per acre some are school lands Al a
praised prices of from g. to IS per with payment
down but per cent and the balance on any desra
bic time University lands also for sale on very
liberal terms while considerable tracts are Tor sale
by individuals, many of whom will sell On reasonable
terms The State Of Wisconsin owns some 100000 acres
known az the half million tract much of which lies in this
County which for sale at very low appraised prices
and on trt years credit with simply the interest paid in
advance annually In addition to these and numerous
other vantages there are now several excellent mills 10
der parts of the county while large and greatly
improved one at Madison, the outlet Of the largest of
that beautiful chain of lakes sunsurplssed in finish and
perfecness, perhaps by any other hourng mil IN our
Union.
Hence II is seen there are ready and profitable facilities
for converting the farmers produce into breadsu either
in grists for their into merchanable Hour of
the fares quality and where the highest cash price Of
the country is at all times paid for gram Altogether
here are a combination of advantages not met in new
country besides the many resources unattanabe in Old
bicklv populated States But il is alike true that the
IRENE Wilderness frontier is not advantageous Is Is the
new region which has already commenced its thrift, for
here every thing YOU buy is cheaper and every thing you
sell dearer than in less settled and central locality
Here you begin at once TO derive the advantages oil gene
raj ns and to enjoy the privileges Of society
there yOu wait for long time, in comparative depn
yation for such facilities TO spring up around you
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-02-17
WISCONSIN.

This state Of which Madison i tho sea; OF government
Lies principally between ihe Great Lakes and the Mssis
sppi River and north OF limos i is unsurpassed FOR tue
fertility of lis sol it, advantages Of water qowers snd rs
healthy genial climate 1t contains an area of about 5000
,ausre miles being a45lsoOo acre, OF land and
uesry all of it capable Of the most Prof eols catA1l
- he bas,ee psssesses much val.e To- "a minerals
tmber aud lumber Wiseousin.Sas established as 8 Ter
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-02-17
THE NORTHWEST
HARRINGTON PRICE.
JOHN A. HANDSCUCH.
Committee

CsptGt "A .rtcve Wisconsin D. County Chit
osgo and Madison Powers Of Railroad. East aud West
Wisconsin lnkins Lsw. Crops Companions Re hion
M-ns Law OF Tate Landscape
Gardening Suburban Privileges Growth of ddison:
Cole iats Advantages. Business Competition sPitsi 10
tel. Pleasant Nstering Place Conclusion.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-02-17
MAINE LAW.

Tie recent vote Of the people Of this Stss on the Maine
Law an indie, to the pepslr feeling Without ssismpans
to eesde ~hshsr the law wise or foolish the fact thss
the people have voted in it, favor clearly shows what n
.isie. are ard may be e1pe ted this winter that the
question with each member will be- drink OF no drink
according to the vote this subject in he respective as
trief thar is If he rgsrd the wishes OF n's e9nsnIsh
But be gao docs sof may affect like the confident phoso
1ter TO seek his justification sc another tnounai-tney
looked forward posterity fer spprecationsc tne mem
Der WHO dsrsgGrds the vote OF present constituents ma
with the philosopher look the peoples hnai DECISION IN
this matter for HE vndcatcn for any law passed on ms
subject BY the Legislature. must aervsrd be snomHed
TO the people for ultimate sanction.
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gc. out rent he ale Of Tie Tnbsae "a Caeinnaii
ITii4ng CiHcirEea
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CAPITALS.

Az the Capitals Of States are generally the chief
points Oflearning talent and intelligence, as well as
the emanaton of the laws aud governments of the
States and ought to be fair inde of the tastes aud
wisdom and prosperity of the people large while it is but
reasonable to consider each legislator consistent repre-
sentative of the morals and enterprise Of the district from
which he is senthereore series Of letters, descriptive
ard statistic will be furnished to you from the capitals oil
Inc States named eboye-beginning with MADISON IN WIS
eonsin where he is Just stopping.
But in dr awning these contrasts between the Capitals ana
States shall proceed with discussions pro and con-
for Il rs NOT nv purpose to plead specially the interest Of
anv particular location further than simply to give plain
facts and descriptions OF each place the attentive OBJ
server finds them.
t;on To all interested persons be within my power
from two journeys with three four intervals through
these regions, particularly for the beneht OF those VINO
more ineligeny decide for the same class OF induce
mems and country are not desired by all.