The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-01-02
Illinois Central Rail Road.
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Lc,DnI R,ilroad Company Invites the
,t,entou of Agrcultnriss aiih 70 'ie yer
-. 81. adi,c.nt 10 their Road, which are ouered for
IS an ,oys terms and long credit at low rates OF in
tsrest. -. -, ,b. Compauy to sell an
IL y .is accnaI settlers: and induceinent is Of
80, 20 sn.culators in fact none viii De soo on long
credit without the distinct obi sa"i ~ -, IL W.
Inois occupies the most central POSITION Oh 'he west
S.aes and comprises the most fertile section OF the
belt Of land extending from the Atlantic cssan 70 the
Vissonri River and Including New iofk' New Jersey
pnnsyivania ohio Indiana, Illinois, Michigan Wiscon-
sin Iowa and Northern Missouri =.
I,n,te The States North Of u.s. the productions are not
un mn, -, ri.orons wn,ers-nor is the heat Of
,r.ss;v. Tn. lands West OF the Missouri River gra
dualy and rapidly deereIe IN anS being chiefly IL n"
solely adapted grazing can never compete with those
OF this State. -, ,,,-..~; .,, u....
River. and upon the lines Of the proposed roads in To-
wa have been taken up and are now sens al from flo
n, sI5 her acre although settlers have 20 pay heavy
fr.is,s pon the transportation Of their agricultural
tools furniture aud goods and when Their crops are
produced the cost OF transportation 10 Eastern
markets exceeds the cost Of production
Looking TO the future growth OF our country, this
STATE which combines the favorable temperature
the richest soil and most healthy ena'e' rii ior
all time be the great grain producing district - nii
Of mineral wealth such as Coal Iron, Lad Limestone
g. and has already the advantages Of churches and
schools Of population and OF the Investment Of capital
Moreover, there Is scarcely county ia Illinois which
has not supply timber. The southern section or the
states includes al least 900 acres Of the best quality
Of timber land and the extensive Pnrrles IN adjoining
States accessible by the Lakes, furnish chicago with an
I-55, to 461 eco no1 feet.
Illinois especially during the last ten years has been
rapidly developing her resources Tie population is
now shout 10000 and eighty millions q dollars have
been expended for Railroads. which, with the waters Of
IN. Mississippi Illinois River the Michigan Canal and
Lake communications, afford cheap and convenient
means for the transportation Of her products 20 every
market. About million acres OF the Company.
lands have already been sold, and nauy f0urishng VIII
lagos evince the rapidly increasing prosperity Of the
country. Such j. the facility and economy with which
be cultivated that in two years farmers
can readily surround themselves with all the comforts OF
farms in the Eastern states and such Is their
fertility and prouc that property purchased at
from So per six years credit and three per
cent interest be fully paid for within that time
ge,her with all the costs of improvements, ordinary
industry, from the profits Of the crops
Although II Is evident shat lands in the vicinity o!
Railroads in Illinois will advance 80 500 per
within years the Interests % this Company
are more advanced by placing their property in the
hands of farmers settle the country relying upon
Of the road for its chief profit, and
discharge obligations the State The cozsdera-
induce the policy Of rapid sal which have been
progressing and increasing for years past, and will
be pursued till the LANDS finally disposed or No
cement j. given speculative purchasers. the
Company does wish dispose Of any Of It's lands
except for actual settlement and cultivation. I; is evil
therefore. that the best interests Of settlers
where he well promoted by purchasing AMI settling
upon these lands.
For information as 70 price, terms. &c. apply to
JOHN WILSON,
Tor4'r I e..