The north Iowa times. [volume] (M'Gregor [i.e. McGregor], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1856-12-26

We extract the following notice of vii
lagos in the county named, from the Free
Press. We do not believe the world can
furnish a more flattering account of vii
lagos, than the plainest truth will be, when
used in describing the towns Of North
Iowa and Minnesota; the reason is that
an unrivalled farming country surrounds
them all. The Rail Road Freig hts of this
region will be heaven itselfi in the contem-
plation of stockholders.
LIMA, in West6eld Township, is very
pleasantly situated on the "Volga Bot
toms" and presents many inducements to
capitalists and business men. They have
recently built bridge, goo feet in length,
across the Volga; at an expense of about
$500, and are making such other improve
ments as are necessary to render the route
from this place to Brush Creek, vis. Lima.
easy of access. The saw mill at that
place is doing good business, and sew
eral new buildings are in process OF erec-
ton.
ALBANY, is situated some two miles
above the former place, and has one of the
finest mill privileges on the Volga, which
the proprietor is making good use Of
A bridge will soon be erected, and many
other Improvements are in course of con-
struction in that pleasant little Village.
TAYLoRv1LLE, Is situated in the South
east part of the county, where they are
making rapid strides towards converting
the "wild and unshorn fields" into a
pleasant and thriving village. They have
an excellent steam saw mill, which is do
ing lively work Messrs. HARTMAN L.
CovILL. have recently built and got into
successful operation, a fine and commo-
dious Hotel, in which is ball room suf-
ticiently large for -four SETS where those
who take delight in tripping in the 'mazes
of the intricate Dance can indulge in
that elegant enjoyment, which promotes
sociability, and establishes that friendly
and agreeable state of feeling SO desirable
in all classes of society. ....
BRUSH CREEK, also claims to be place
of some note, and we should Judge from
the number of new buildings recently
erected, that the sound of the hammer
and saw were quite familiar to the deni-
zens of that place. A steam mill is in
process of erection one and half miles
from Brush Greek, by Messrs. WALRArH
& ALLEN.
FAYErrE is growing with remarkable
rapidity. Houses are springing up in
every direction, and the stranger is struck
with the unmistakable evidences of its
beauty ana prosperity. The Seminary,
at that place, is progressing rapidly to-
wards completion, and will be ready for
the commencement of school by the 9th
of January next. A large Hotel is in
process of erection, and every feature of
the place indicates thorough spirit of
go-ahead Inverness.
Fayette county, in fact, is destined to
be one of the richest and most desirable
counties in the State. The inhabitants
are mostly from the eastern and middle
States, and possessed of that spirit of true
Yankee energy which has given them a
world wide distinction. no obstacle can
check their onward march towards sub
jugating the broad and fertile plains OF
the entire West, with that all-powertui
sceptre, the plow share.
At no place are the evidences of their
skill more prominent, or the increase of
wealth more rapid, than in our own beau
tiful village of West Union. Having
passed through the period of "Shanties, .
it now begins 10 present an appearance
more elegant and city-like. The substan-
tial brick, is superseding the temporary
and combustible material, and gives the
place more beautiful and business-hke
appearance.
~ A prying servant girl lately found
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