Remark of Horace Walpole--A Word from the Author--Jacksonville--
Its rapid Advancement--Its Site--Suburbs--Public Square--
Radiating Streets--The Congregational Church--The Pulpit--A
pleasant Incident--The "New-England of the West"--Immigrant
Colonies--"Illinois College"--The Site--Buildings--"Manual
Labour System"--The Founders--Their Success--Their Fame--
Jacksonville--Attractions for the Northern Emigrant--New England
Character--A faithful {v} Transcript--"The Pilgrim Fathers"--
The "Stump"--Mr. W. and his Speech--Curious Surmisings--Internal
Improvements--Route to Springfield--A "Baptist Circuit-rider"--
An Evening Prairie-rider 305