Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-31
E.r;ucesos, correspondence.

PsfscEros, Aug. %, 1867.
EDiroa DrYocRAT: While myself and {
friead were pursuing or way from ycns
to your illustrous city, having 10 definite
object in view TO bid US hasten, we resolved /
to stop and take stroll through Princeton.
We were SO well pleased with the city dur
ine the short interval We remained within
its limits, that | will send you the few
hasti., written notes which ] took Of our
visit.
Princeton is ightfuly located upon the
banks OF the great "Fsther OF Waters, and
gradually rises from the brink OF the river
to : moderate elevation, SO that the city is
always comparatively dry and commands
fine view of the river and surrounding
country. Although small, it is an enter>
prising, busy place, and promises much IN
time. We first entered the planning mil
and sash and door factory Of Mess:s
Walker & Patterson, both OF whom are en>
erretic business men. The mill is in fine
running order, and they are carrying on
quite an extensive business. The former
has recently built new steam ferry for the
purpose Of forwarding grain, &C., to the op-
poeite side OF the river, from whence it can
veadlly be conveyed TO Chicago BY rail-
Not the least important item of the trade
at present is grain, and Princeton is admir>
ably adapted TO become an important grain
| market, as it has wealth Of farming coun>
try rarely exceled surrounding /. to sup>
port heavy trade.
The next object which demanded our at
tention was the saw mill Of Messrs. liess y
Chamberlin. They have large stock OF
| logs on hand. Tho lumber yard is kept
| rel supplied, and from the short conversa- :
| tion held with the members Of the flrm,
should infer that they are accommodating
and thorough business men. and will give
| their patrons pc,iect salts action.
We noticed the large stone Touring mill
| and different stores Of Front street, nj
nute detail CT each Of which is scarcely nee.
! essary.
The people Of Princeton believe in edlca>
ting the youth and also in providing
| pleasant. aud commodious apartments Tor
that porpose as the newly erected pubic
school house will testify. It is large. wells
constructed stone building Of ;wo stories,
aud is certainly OIL ornament to the
town.
They also have two good churches OF the
Presby terian and Methodist demon nations
One Of Prlncetons brightest attractions Is
the Academy under the guidance and control
| Of Prof. Wall and assistants. The edice
purchased for the purpose is large AMI com
modious aud the school rooms pleasant and
attractive Judging from the many warm
recommendations which the school receives
both in regard to its past merits and th'
renewed endesvor Of the directors 70 in
sure its success, il certainly deserves the
support and co-ol GRAFTON Of the people.
Withou, having reg gleted the time spen
n visiting this Furnishing little place. w
werded our way towards Mr.. John Fan
ning's livery establishment, where We fouI.t
our horses and carriage waiting, and il
such fine condition, that we would advs'
our friends when they desire to obtain th'
necessary equipment for a drive, just ,e
give him Q call. RAMBLER.
CARrErs.-A large stock Of Carpets o
all styles and grades just received At kep
ne,s. Cali and make your selections.