Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1872-01-27
THE LAND OF PROMISE.

Nothing new can be said Of the beautiful
and luxuriant prairie lands Of the west.
Wha, multitude Of exordiums have been
lAyished upon them Their fertility and
and richness 10 . familiar theme even
among the mos, secluded hamlets of the
old world. Their deep, Alluvial soil, their
vast stretches Of productive table lands, and
slopes covered with young forests, and clear
running streams, render them truly the
promised land Nowhere else does nature
seem better adapted for the wants of the
tens Of thousands OF weary husbsndmen
who iill the hard, rocky soil of the east, or
the despairinE artisans who toll unrequited
in the over-orowdsd cities of Europe. And
chief among this realm Of dormant afflu-
enoe-most conspicuous in the eyes Of the
omigrant from less favored scenes, is the
southern tier OF counties of the rising state
OF Minnesota which are destined
ere another decade, TO constitute the queen
domain of the prolific Northwest. With
climate unequalled on the face Of the
globe; with streams of pure water fed BY
living springs, and offering facilities for wa
ter power Of the most valuable charaster;
with rare and thriving forests and soil IN
eGhSusdble; with many railroads built and
many others projected; and lying right in
the way of the great national highway, this
state, and especially the southern portion OF
it, is attracting within its borders q class
Of people than whom civilized society boasts
no better. Schools, churches, and . high
stage Of social progress are the natural
conseq quences. Limited must be the sc-
quAintAuce Of the individual who cannot
name one or more who has "gone TO Mime
sofa" We can mention scores from even
the humble little village Of our nativity,
who are making for themselves and tAmi-
lies both homes and cOmpesencies there The
cheap and easy terms offered to actual set
tiers in this portion Of Minnesots, far
the most desirable in the stately the
Southern Minnesota RAilrosd Land Com
pAny, ia doing wonders in pushing that
young state forward in its career Of pros
perity. As it would be quite impossible to
correctly set forth one-hHlf the sd-
vaniAges offered by this enterprising
Company in . brief article like ihis, We
recommend those of our readers who desire
more detailed Information to address M
Couant, Esq, La Crosse, Wis.," who vii
ghesrfully forward them maps and circulars
earring on the subject. From these they
will be able to derive much desirable knowl
edge for themselves aud friends. Whatever
they receive from him may be implicitly
relied on. Years ago we knew Mr.
Cousui personally when occupying q re
spousibe position in one OF the railroad
Offices Of the state Of New York, position
he held for fifteen years-from 1851 Il
1866 during which time be acquired ths
essential experience which fits him 80 wei
for the important post he now occupies
True TO the best aud highest instincts o
man honest and upright in purpose, v,
can say TO ell who seek homes in the ives
that they will receive from him only th
most conscientious advice and information
We state this entirely without his knOwledg
or consent, desiring to misleAd no one il
30 weighty a matter as that OF choosing
location for life amid new scenes and As
sociAlions