The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-08-29
Illinois Central Rail Road.

ILLINOIS, CenLrdl nall k0dQ.
LANDS FOR SALE.
THE Illinois Central Railroad Company invites the
attention of Agriculturists and Farmers to the
tile lands adjacent their Road, which offered for
sale upon low terms and long credit At low rates Of in
1t is the policy and wish of the Company sell all
their lands actual settlers and no inducement is Of
ered SPECTATORS in fact will be sold long
credit, without the distinct obligation of cultivation
Illinois occupies the most central position of the West
States and comprises the fertile section of the
land extending from the Atlantic Ocean the
Missouri River. and including New York. New Jersey
Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana, Illinois, Michigan Wiscon-
sin. Iowa, and Northern Missouri.
Unlike the States North Of the productions
nv rigorous vn,.r.-uor /. IN. bea. OF summer
oppressive The lands West OF the Missouri gra
dualy and rapidly decrease in fertility, till they blend
with the Great American Plain and being chiefly, if
solely adapted TO grazing never compete with those
Of this State
The lands bordering upon the Missouri and Kansas
Rivers and upon the lines of the proposed roads in 10
wa have been taken up and are now selling at from
4l5 per acre, although settlers have heavy
tools furniture, and goods and when their crops are
produced the cost of transportation to Eastern
markets exceeds the cost Of production.
Looking to the future growth Of our country, this
State, which combines the favorable temperature
with the richest soil and healthy climate, will for
all time be the great grain producing district II is full
of mineral wealth. such Coal Iron, Lead Limestone,
&C. and has already the advantages Of churches and
schools OF population and Of investment of capital
Moreover, there is scarcely county in Illinois which
has not supply Of timber The southern section OF the
States includes the best quality
of timber land and the extensive pneries in adjoining
States by the Lakes furnish Chicago with
immense quantity Of timber and lumber amounting
ls56, TO 460,Obo,D06 feet.
Illinois especially during the last years. has been
rapidly developing her resources The population 10
about 800 600 and eighty millions Of dollars
been expended Railroads. which, with the
the Mississippi, Illinois River the Michigan Canal and
Lake COMMUNICATIONS afford cheap and convenient
for the transportation of her products
market. About million acres Of the Company s
lands have already been Sold and many ourishng vii
lagos eyince the rapidly increasing prosperity of the
country Such is the facility and economy with which
these lands be cultivated that in two years farmer.
readily surround themselves with all the comforts
old settled farms in the Eastern State. and such their
fertility and productiveness that property purchased
from &c 49, per six years credit and three per
interest be fully paid for within that time.
gether with all the Of improvements, ordinary
industry. from the profits OF the crops
Although il is evident that lands in the vicinity
Railroads in Illinois will adv $50 &lVr pei
within the interests Of this Compan
advanced by placing their property in ths
hands Of farmers to settle the coun;ry relying the
business of the road for its chief profit and enable
discharge its obligations the State The copsd-ra
lions induce the policy Of rapid sales which have beer
progressing and increasing for two years past and vii
be pursued till the lands finally disposed Of No
courageucnt il given 10 speculative purchasers as the
Company does wish dispose Of any OF its land,
therefore, that the best interests OF settlers
where he well promoted by purchasing ana settling
upon these lands.
JOHN WILSON,
,,l nd Cnu,'r I T. n n q, .irav IL