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The Rock River Country, Etc.


Correspondence OF The New-York Tribune


Dixon. lice Col ILL., July a. 1874


The Wings Of tins State arc jealous and un
tring, chcered on with the feelings that they art
for our country's good, and that victory vii
crown their enthusiastically in the Prcsidcn
tai contest and probably the local for state officers
Il have travelled considerably over Illinois, ant
not been silent on political matters with mos
men whom met. Blu. have not found LocC
Foco who is Free Trade man-no they al ap
prove of-dcmand Protection upon our Principles
yet, with strange slavish contradiction, when
they are asked will they vote for men who arc
opposed to Protection, most of them hesitate
and many reply ycs-or make 10 reply
However, | do believe that many of the class
alluded 10, will eventually give their votes
for our candidates-I have little or almost 10
doubt but illinois will go for Clay; and my
hopes strong that we shall, at the approaching
state election rout from office the present Loco
Foco officials. 1t is evident much dissatisfaction
is abroad among the party, and their failure when
getting up political meetings-their lack of ar
dor--all indicate that they feel that defeat is
their fate. These are not words of mere cnurse.
indeed the signs are strongly against tina, party
aud IN favor Of the Wings.


i have settled in tins section of the west,
(Rock River Country after having travelled
leisurely and for observation over Iowa, Wiscon-
san, part Of Indiana, Missouri and Illinois am
satisfied it is desirable for utility, saIubrlty
and the beauty than any other part of the
Far West" There is no land richer, better ad-
apted for cultivation or keeping of stock-and it
has The appearance Of having been formed cx-
prcssly for the raising of sheep There's no grass
(uot even the cultivated more nutritious, green
or more valuable as hay than that of these praries
The fine order of the auimals gives proof of III
truth CT this eclaration-espccially sheep-why
after being here one year, those brought from Ohio,
Pennsylvania, New York, &c. improve 30 to %
per cent III foecc and carcass. Disease is un.
| known among tllem-and as for wolves (and
there is no other enemy why they arc fast dis.
appearing under tho Influence oil polson and the
huutels. ain getting up u farm rather all eX.
tensive one which believe adequate to keeping
!
+ or 700 acres for the plough, and by the year
lS4S | believe my ilocks will come up 10 that
number aud be, he best btood-rny plan is to have
shantles and sheds on points Of my place for my
shepherds, and each point keep flock Of 1880
to 2,000-as many as man Can care for, with
the real shepherd dogs-and have the real breed.
| There are spots here Tor farms, and l fancy mine
is one ot them, combining more than is desirable
for that object than, | believe, can be found
elsewhere. Groves of ancient forest trees and
thlckets OF young growth-llnes of openings
OF various surface from the almost lmpercepuble
slope, and gentle rolling up to ravine and bluff
springs and creeks Of lhc purcst water, always
COOL but never irozen-all high commanding
extensive views, and climate for comfort and
health not be exceeded i'll any part of our globe.
BY the way, after making so bold and extensive
an assertion, | should state that | have, during
some 80 years, seen much of the globes surface
both in Asia, Africa, Europe and this my native
land-in word have passed about - years
abroad


During the summer, as within the tropics,
there arise here with the Sun, fresh and delicious
winds over these high prairies, that save The resi-
dents from oppression from heat, much felt in
almost every other part of the United States, and
they blow as constantly as in Monsoon or trade
wind countries. This section is in contradis'inc
lion to most others in the West, regards height
dryncss (roads always good and health, with
beauty: and vatiety--ard there is none with soils
more rich and various-for upon farm Gas for
example on my own may frequently be found
several varieties Of soil and enough of cack-
with lime stone and building stone. Indeed
the most exacting may be suited. Near arc
thriving villages, with abundance of shops and
mechanics. Now desire that persons who
seek settlement in the West first see this
&" location" l shall lake pleasure in be.
ing Of service TO any respectable parties in that
way, either personally, should they visit here, or
in reply oqueries. You have ofcuurselearncd the
sad particulars OF the disasters made by the over
flow Of waters upon the banks Of the Illinois,
Wabash, Missouri and others; extensive and
dreadful indeed to the unfortunate residents
there. Some parties whose farms are under wa
ter are up this way, and, when too late, express
Ing regrets that they had not seen this country be-
fore they settled Here there is no cause for ap-
pretending overflow of our lands, as this season
has proved. The rain has fallen here as copious.
y as South and Westward, but it soon drains
off our rolling prairics No. do agucs, &c. Jgen-
orally prevail this way, and never on the n!gh
prairles, We have as bright skies, as gorgeous
sunsets, and a far more uvlgoratng atmosphere
than in Italy. Qhave seen both and may spcak.)
The invalid should seek relief or restoration OF
health in these prarios, and but few would be dis.
appointed, especially those peculiarly American.
Why, our sparkling, limpid,cool lime stone water
would benefit many. Then trip via Niagara
over the Lakes would do good. The facilities for
, travelling here are excellent should not omi,
ai!uding TO the game, Grouse, Snipc, Quail, Deer
&c with AN exciting wolf hunt now and then
There arc enough OF all for the most untiriDG
spcftsmen be they ever SO numerous. Our river
has an abundance OF fish for all the disciples o
lzaak Walton to be found on our Globe and de.
iicious they are.


The Rock River Counuy"is bu, little known,
compared with the lands on the Rivers West and
South oft where steamboats, have visited for
many years and landed freight and passengers
How admirable is it for large and combined
settlement of many who arc not favored will
riches. So is it for the rich who are fond @
rural life, sporting, pure air and exercise nit