Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1873-03-01
CORRESPONDENCE.
Letter from Denver.
DENVER, Colorado, Feb. q, 1877.

DENVER, Colorado Feb. q, 1873.
Editor Sunbury American:
Thinking you would be pleased to hear from
the City Of the Palms." will endeavor TO
enlighten your readers some by telling
them what is going OIL in regard to the
growth future prospects, and surrounding
beauties of Denver ; and last, but not least,
the delightful climate Of the far West. Our
city is quite lively this winter, but winter
here is not associated with cold, as We have
had spring ever since November last.
House building has been going on lively,
and we have had but few falls of snow.
which disappeared as soon as it fell. To-
day a large new hall, costing upwards of
$40, 900, is to be dedicated, which is to bear
the name of Governors Guard Hall, in ho-
nor ot military company bearing the
above name, causing the city to put on
holiday appearance, and closing up all pub
lie houses, schools, &C., the exercises will
be OF the highest order. Our city contains
population of 1900 souls. Last year
our city added to it's permanent residents
5000, and this year we expect it to be dou-
bic. Our society is first class, churches the
same, and solidty in the improvements
impresscs one on his arrival, that this city
will be second to none in the East, of the
same size and population. Our people are
of the energetic class. and to-day this city
with her small population, eau show more
business in her days, work than can one
East OF $4,000 population. Denver is situ-
ated on the south bank of the Platte river.
Her streets for miles are straight and level
her drives the finest in the world and her
turnouts, both private and livery, the finest
l have ever seen, not excepting New York
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fine shade trees, and the city lit up with
gas. The Holly system furnishes us with
bountifu supply Of pure water. Under
the Holly system we need no fire engines,
but simply the attachment ofhose to the nu.
merous hydrants placed on the different
corners for the above purpose.
For scenery Denver cannot be excelled
in the world, and in wealth will soon sur
pass all the large cities of the far west
The view Of the noblo Rocky Mountains
looming up from 20OO to 10000 feet above
this city, cannot be described by pen.
Above our mountains stand the white cap
ped, lofty IS ow Range" carrying its
snow crust all year round. We see here
our three highest peaks, viz: Longs, "
pixies" " and "Gray,s," the latter being
200 feet the highest. The mountain scene
ry surpasses my remotcst idea of what sub
lime scenery should be, and in my opinion
Colorado contains the grandest scenery
in the world. Yet young, Colorado pro-
misses to be the richest section Of the coun-
try. Her silver and gold mines are yet in
their infancy, and new ones are being dis
covered daily. Just think of one mine, of
recent discovery, paying for every ton of
ore raised, $4,000. This lode is called
the Colorado Central" and l can assure
bnp Ia af
undiscovered. The cattle business is first
class, and positively safe. Farming lands
excellent. With such opportunities ! cam
not see why men of capital will stay East,
and let their capital out at from to 10 per
cent, when such speculations are offered in
the West. All can say is, to be convinc-
ed, come out and see for yourself My
next will tell you of u trip from Denver to
Georgetown, through the Rockies, vim
Wells, Furgo 81 Co.'S overland stage.
SAKE.