Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-24
Correspondence If The Daily Pctriot.
From Wfsso uri.
BooxynLr. Mo-. Nov. 12. 1ss


BooSyuLE, No., MOVIE, 1883.
EDIroRs PATRIOT = Leaving st. Louis on
Wednesday evening, the 10th inst by the Pa
cihc Railroad to Jefferson City. thence by
steamer, arrived at this place, the metropo-
lis of Cooper county, on the following Thurs
day evening. AT an early day in~the history
of Missouri. Boonville, was great place, the
| most important point westward from st. Lou
is, supplying as it did vast region Of coun-
try with all kinds of merchandise, and being
the point for outfits for all trapping. hunting
and exploring expeditions westward. gave it
an impetusin growth and wealth unsurpassed
at that day by any town on the Missouri river:
The rush IF settlers and march Of improve
ments, however, progressed so rapidly that
many years since the glory of Boonville was
eclipsed by numerous cities, far beyond her
on the river; therefore, she has been compeli-
ed to look at home for her growth and pros
pefity. For a time she sank almost into in
significance. bit as Cooper and the adjoining
counties filled mp by actual settlers, she grad.
ually recuperated and is now enjoying very
good and Increasing trade. The Pacific Rail
road, passing some twenty-five miles in the
rear of the town, and now compieted 10 Tip
ton, distance of l68 miles from st. Louis,
has given rise to the question of building a
connection from this point to intersect the
Pacific road, which think will prevail, but
should it not, her citizens will undoubtedly
have the pleasure of seeing the grass grow in
her streets.
The proposition is ably advocated by many
of the leading men of this place, and none
more so than by Mr.. SIMPSON. the racy and
talented editor of the Boonville Observer.
The emigration into this State the past sea-
son. and the number of emigrants crossing
the Missouri river at this place, has been great
er than any year since the admission of Mis-
souri, as a State. The vast quantity of rich
fertile lands in this State, which have been
passed over for many years, are now being ia
ken up when found vacant, or are being pur-
chased of second hands, and occupied by
thrifty and energetic farmers. The extension
of the railroads in this State has had most
happy effect in calling into notice. and mar
ket, large portions of country, unsurpassed
for farming purposes, and Astounding in beds
of coal, iron, lead, copper, &c. This is par
ticularly the case with South Missouri, which
is being penetrated by the Southwest branch
of the Pacific Railroad, and is now complet-
ed to the centre of Franklin county, sixty
miles distant from st. Louis, and the work on
the remaining portion is progressing rapidly.
This part Of the State is now receiving great
attention by land operators. and permanent
emgrants are to be seen in all directions
vending their way to their new homes. The
emigration is principally from the Northern
and Eastern States.
Returning to St. Louis hung my hat up"
at the Planters House, and was pleased TO
meet at that house Mr.. Foss, who for a long time
He makes most efficient and energetic clerk
ever ready aud prompt in the discharge of his
duties and his presence and the smiling coun-
tenance of his "ccmpatriot-n-arms" in the
Office. Mr.. W. ". FELT, is a good barometer"
for the hungry, weak, and heavy laden"
Long msy they wave.
Leaving ST. Louis on the popular steamer |
j. H. LtIcGs l arrived in Memphis on Wcdncs- |
day evening, and with many others located |
myself at the "Worsham House, where the |
genial rays Of Mason are dispensed at the |
Office. By the way the Worsham House is
always full, which is the best evidence in the !
world of its good repute among the travelling !
public The dining room receives the entire |
attention Of Mr.. Cox, polite and most afiable |
gentleman, while the adjunct Of the insti
tuition where "smiles' are frequent, is gra-
ced by Mr.. C. d. STENKUHL. who is an ad, pit !
in his business as his antdotes never fail to
give satisfaction.
At Memphis l had the good fortune to meet
several river men from Nashville, who had
tween VickSburg and Cairo, preparatory to
heir starting out the present season. also that
If a celebrated yellow fever doctor" who
vas en- route for the City of Rocks. Their
was pleasant and agreeable, par
icularly that of the NJ. d. who dcscanted
argely upon the many hair breadth escapes
ie had made within few days past from
yellow jack" ..s
Arriving at Stevenson on the NJ. K c. X. Il.
We made close connection with the " Il c..
r. X. and under the conductorship Of Mr..
SIMMONS, a most polite aud attentive gentle
nan. we made excellent time, arriving at
ZONE fright side up with care" +
Yours. Bon.