The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-01-27
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" t1ller OF the ground nor 10 SeI ny
living by the sweat of the brow, on such
land as had found, returned to Bristol
paid all demands and started forthwith
for Northwood Arrived in the evening
and put up for the night at the only
hotel in the place.
Friday morning, Aug, 18th. Left for
Mitchell, and arrived there at 1 P. NJ
Took private conveyance to Usage. Put
up at the Dunton House, a first class
Hotel. Let me say to all who may
have occasion to visit that fiourishing
little town, to put up at this house, and
my word tor it, they will never regret
for having done so. / was taken violent
ty ill.
A DIR. was called, A. Rogers, an active
and skillful young man, who treated my
case with success and Monday follow
ing was able to pursue my journey in
stage coach, % miles to Charles City.
Let me say to the public, that Mr..
Dunton was the sole manager of the
Dunton house at that time, assisted by
his clerk, w. D. Wetherbee, an active
young man whom many would do we'll to
initiate received great care and atten-
ton at his hands, for which l shall ever
cherish the most lively reflections of
gratitude. T - s,a
Our Host. Hostess and their little
daughter, were not wanting in their
kind attentions. Even the walGlng
maids [six in NUMBER who were active,
sprightly, and were ready to attend to
the call of their boarders, they too gave
me their sympathy. And when I took
my departure, the hand of friendship
was extended by the entire household
Usage is situated on the Cedar Falls
& Minnesota r. r. 1874 miles west,
north west from Dubuque. Every indi-
cation favors the opinion that it must
eventually become large town. 1t has
a fine farming country surrounding it,:
also, the Red or Big Cedar, runs near
its borders, which supplies the town
with good water power ys
Aug. 18th took stage for Charles City.
Arrived there at 2 P M. Found it a
Aourishing little town, situated on the
Cedar 10 miles from Usage by rail-25
by stage. At P. M. took the train for
Dubuque Passed over the road princi-
pally in the night, and in the morning
found myself in Dubuque. Breakfasted
in the R. r. Hotel, after which stroll
ed about to "see the sights" Found it
rather picturesque town, situated on a
high hill or bluffs from base to top
business at the base. They claim 10000
inhabitants. I think at this place is the
first bridge across the Mississippi. Dun
leith is small town on the opposite side,
little below high hill through which
r. r, tunnel runs. I saw train of cars
for Chicago pass over the bridge, enter
the tunnel and disappear, which was a
very novel sight
Aug. II took Steamer Milwaukee at
A. NJ and passed down the river as
far as Keokuk. Passengers and freight
were transferred to the Steamer Tomas
per. She is q large class boat, and was
unable to ascend the river any farther on
account of the rapids at hisAmoint.
Passed down to Quincy. Arrived there
on the morning of the 10th. Had very
fine trip down from Dubuque to Quency
distance 308 miles. Most of the scenery
was beautiful as any can testify who has
had the pleasure of riding on the Father
of waters Passed some very fine ac-
tive towns. Fulton and Lyons, oppo-
site each other, Rock Island, Burlington,
Keokuk, and many others, too numerous
to mention. Spent from A. M. till p.
M. in Quincy Found it lively buiness
town-a very desirable place to stop in.
Took the P. M. train for ST. Josephs,
distance 206 miles. Most of the way
across found the country new and uncul.
tivated, as usually is the case where rail
roads are located. Missouri has some
good farming lands, and not far in the
future she will be wealthy state The
people of ST. Louis are anticipating the
time as not far hence when the Capital of
the U. S. will be established their city.
Well we trundled on, over as rouge and
uneven road as any one could without
some mishaps
At in the morning we fetched up in
that noted town st. Josephs. Here let
me say in justice to the owners of the
Hannibal and st. Joseph R. r., that they
are doing all they can to put it in good
condition. Took lodging in the third
story of what was called a hotel. At 3
o'clock was disturbed by terrible out
cry in the street. Ran to the window,
and saw pistol, or revolver, discharged
at a man, who fell, and was dragged away.
This scene disturbed my sleep for the re-
mainder of the nigh Friday morning
Aug. 20, took the 61a train for Leaven-
worth. Passed down the Missouri river
in sight most of the way. Was not very
favorably struck with its appearance.
Bars, shoals and very roily water seemed
to be its principal characteristics. Fer
ried across the river near mile below
Leayenworth. Passengers carried in four
horse carryalls up to the city. We were
landed in upper town. It having rained
the streets were very muddy, except that
part which was paved. After casting
about and "seeing the sights" directed
my steps toward the depot. On my way
I met colored woman, bare footed, who