The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1870-11-15
THE COMPLETION OF TIE 4.
RI. 4 ST. L. B.. R.
4 Few Thoughts xherson.

The completion of this road, which has
been an enterprise of much moment and the
unusual progress with which the construc
ton of the road has been put through, even
in this progressive age, has suggested toour
minds matters which are OF interest not only
1. our readers, but to the inhabitants of the
vast region known rs the West, and the
benefits to be derived from the completion
of this road will be shared by eli, to the
exclusion of none. Here are a few facts on
the subject Of the connections Of the sur
rounding towns with each other by means
of this road, they may be interesting to
you: Take your map of the United States,
and draw an air line from Duluth to St
Louis, = from St. Louis 10 New Orleans, and
you will see that this city is only about forty
miles from the center of this line,-sAy q
little this side of Iowa City. The Northern
Pacific runs from Duluth to, St. Paul, and
the Davenport & st. Paul Railroad, when
it is completed, connecting those two cities,
and now the Rockford, Rock Island & st.
Louis Railroad runs into St. Louis. The
entire trip then can DE made from Duluth to
New Orleans in an exceedingly short space
Of time, and with but very few changes
The rapid transfer of freight by this route,
much exceeding any other, can be readily
seen, and the advantages arising thereirom
to all the Western people.
The truth of the assertion that this new
road is one of the most important projects
which has been perfected for many years,
can be seen at a glance, and the great sd
vantsges which it brings about.
A large party of the officials of the road,
together with invited guests, ven down the
road on Saturday, to witness the
laying of the last rail, and the driving of
the last spike, which was consummsted about
one mile from the ststioa call Edvardsville.
A large crowd had already assembled on the
spot, and the object was attained amid the
heartfelt rejoicing of all present, after which,
the excursion returned to this city
This road makes connections and cross.
ings in its course with nine railroads, and
averages q connection every % miles. This
we think is unparalleled in the history of
any road Of it's length in the country. At
the completion of the new bridge an all
rail route can be made from ST. Louis to
S.. Paul via the D. & ST. P. railroad, in
about 80 hours. By river the usual time is
from four to ak days.
The Union, of this morning has q sensi
bic article, on the establishment of the
headquarters and workshops of the company
iu this city, which we heartily endorse and
recommend to the thoughtful perusal of the
officers of the road. This city is certainly
the most promising, on the Upper Mis-
sissippi A handsome depot, with offices.
we'll adapted for use. aud that could not be
got in st. Louis for IS, 900 a year; when the
Chicago connection is made this city will be
near the centre of the line, conveniently
located for operating the road either way"
aud many other points of consideration are
offered, which if fairly treated, must uiti
nstely result Ia making this city the head
quarters OF the company.