Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1859-09-29
THE GOOD TINE COAIHo.

THE GOOD TINE COul00s
The effects Of The extension Of the Du-
buqus 4 Pacific Railroad, are already
being manifested along the line Of the
road, in the advance Of the price Of real
estate, increase Of immigration, and the
revival Of business generally. The Dubu-
que Times, in speaking Of the rapidly re-
turning prosperity, says
"The dawning twilight of good time.
begins to cheer the dropping spirits Of the
West. But where else in the whole West
does the tangible evidences Of returning
prosperity stand out 10 such bold relief as
along the line Of the Dubuque and Paci6c
Railroad. Il il in Kansas, or Minnesota
It 10 rather at Dubuque and along the
line Of that thoroughfsre that 10 to make
Dubuque the Metropolis Of the Upper
Mississippi. Hero 10 the spot for those
who wish TO rise with the returning pros
perity. The long looked for good times
are coming into view again u last"
These cheering omens sre not alone
confined to Dubuque, but far towards the
interior Of the State the symptoms of re-
turning business activity are apparent.
The editor of the Independence Cirilian
in abiding TO . visit 10 that portion 81
Buchanan county in which work is pro.
crossing on the railroad, says that "al
along the entire length we're scattered
bodies Of men bosily pushing on the work
Shanties were rising in many places, The
roads we're lined with men and team.
coming to commence work. Many farmer,
have already gone to work with tbeil
teams on the r. r., and many m ore are
making preparations to do the same
Another effect has been noticeable in towr
--nearly every habitsble building is nov
occupied where Q short time since scores
we're vacant. Not merely dwelling houses
but stores are in demand, and our towr
again presents the appearance of life and
prosperity. Let US oil take courage and
not abuse prosperity again"
The speedy projection of the Dubuque
L Pacific Railroad is of the most vital
importance to the people of brth-wes.
tern Iowa. With it will come emigration
capital, and all other elements Of prospe.
riiy and wealth. The extensive and fer.
tile prairies along the line of the road in
the western part Of the State, when dice
accessible to market BY means Of this
road, will support an immense farming
population. that will add millions to the
wealth and exports Of our State. The
prosperity Of our people and the value OF
property will be permanently established,
and the long looked for good time" will
be fully realized.
In the early completion Of the road the
people Of Sioux City, especially, have
much at stake. Is to it, and in q grea,
measure, it alone must we look for the
development Of the country which is ma
turally tributary to Us, and upon which
much Of our future prosperity depends
The friends of the road in the eastern par,
Of the State are working s.s;duous'y for
its completion, and in their efforts they
should receive hearty CO operation from
the people on the Missouri Slope. The
road will be completed. and put in run
ming order to Independence by the frs. o.
January next; but it will not be allowed
to stop there. Says the Dubuque sun -
The Dubuque and Pacific will not be
allowed to stop at Independence, but will
oe carried out to Cedar Rapids before the
lsborers are allowed to be taken off," II
The proper effort is made by the people
residing along the liue Of the road in the
Central and Western parts of the State,
We will have the cars running to Sioux
in three years from this time It can be
done; the only question is-Will il be
done