, 1859-06-08
Yours trify,
". DCRIET.
OGLE COUNTY.
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The Wheat Of Southern IllIn0IB--Guts
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Editors Pres and Tribune:
1t is matter Of no small Importance to know
that the general prospect for m abundant har-
vest is most flattering. The welcome news
from all parts Of the State that the sons Of toll
arc to be agnin rewarded by the n,ylcies Of
Providence with rich return for their labors.
IS matter for general rejoicing. The first
fields Of wheat in this county were cut on ycs-
terday and the previous day. The grain is per-
feet, and the yield will be most satisfactory.
Tie first shipments Of wheat from this part Of
Illinois will be in about ten days.
Although tue early spring was wet, aud the
corn was planted somewhat later than usual,
yet the promise is for an excellent crop. The
breadth Of ground planted is greater than that
Of any former year. Oats promise we'll, and
vegetables Of oil kinds are abundant. Our
farmers are ctccred by the prospects of better
times, and the full restoration Of the prosperity
Of former years. Many new farms are being
opened, and old ones greatly improved, and
active and well-directed industry everywhere
prevails. The immigration in this direction
has not been as large during the past season us
compared to that Of 1867, yet many good and
Intelligent men hare permanently settled here,
who are doing much to improve the system Of
agriculture which has SO long prevailed and
paid SO poorly; and haye laid our whole coun-
try under lasting obligations for the introduce
ton ofmany vnrietcs Of fruits aud flowers. The
land sales hare been limited but the sales
made have been 10 actual settlers, which,
is better than the wild speculations Of the
past.
Most Of the purchasers Of the Illinois Cen
tral Railroad lands will, with some Indulgence
from the Company, pay for their lands, mud
feel TINT they A4ve made Investments. The
Company has, so fnr, manifested marked lib
erality and kindness toward dcliuqucnts. Such
Inc Of conduct cannot fail. if wisely pursued,
to link the country to the Company By hooks
Of steel, and result intellectually to its own ma
terial interests. We are hoping for large
quantity Of the Company's lands to be sold the
present season, and that hundreds and thou
sands Of new citizens may make their homes
amongst US. We will gire them cordial and
hearty welcome.
Our Horticultural Fair for Southern Illinois,
which was held ut Jonesboro' on the S1st ult
and LIST inst, WAS well attended, nnd passed off
attendants was Dr.. ]. A. Warder, Of Cincinnati,
l.. Ellsworth. President Of the Illinois State
Agricultural Society, G. y: Webster, Ex-Prcs-
ident Of the same, q. D. Galusha, Of Sandwich,
H., and Cyrus 0vernan, ESQ.,, President Of
the Horticultural and Pathological Society. The
last named gentleman was accompanied by his
esteemed Indy.
We ure hoping for better dnys for Egypt.
With our railroad facilities, we see no reason
why it should not prosper, Speaking Of rail
roads, it is but justice to say that the manage
ment Of the Illinois Central Railroad is most
excellent indeed. The running Of the train Is
like that Of well regulated clock, whilst the
cleanliness Of the cars, and the kindness Of all
i'll the operating department, cannot be too
highly commended: ". R. Arthur, Esq, is
winning golden opinions for his capacity as
tirstclass Superintendent. Nerer, IN the his
tory Of the road, has its management been SO
satisfactory Us under the control Of Mr..
Arthur.
The health Of this end Of the State is good
never better in any season Of the year.
Yours truly, D. L. PHILLIPS.