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The first Town meeting was held at the house of John Turk. Titus D. Gail was cho- sen Moderator ; and Merrill Pearsons, clerk ; John Reid was eler ted Supervisor ; Caleb Cook, and J. Lowe Justices of the Peace ; A. J. Cummings, Constable; B. F. Backus, Ches- ter Ames and H. C. Biddlecome, Commis- sioners of Highways. The number of votes cast for town officers was 158.
The assessment value of property for the year 1850, including both real and personal, was 894644. The amount of tax computed thereon for collection was 81394,26.
TOWN OF SHIELDS.
This Township, as we have already re- marked under the head of General Observa- tions is so named in honor of General James Shields, now of the United States Senate. It is bounded upon the north by Waukegan, on the east by Lake Michigan, on the south by Deerfield, and on thewest by Libertyville. Its settlement was commenced in the year 1836. Among . be early settlers were Doct. Richard Murphy, William Dwyer, John Dwyer, Law- rence Carroll, Benjamin P. Swain, Isaac Hick- ox, Godfrey Dwelley, Michael Dulanty, Mi- chael C. McGuire, Thomas Maguire, late Pro- bate Justice of the Peace. and John Mul- lery.
The Chicago and Green Bay road, which was established by the United States in early days. and commonly known as the "Military road," passes through about the centre of the Township, upon which the first habitations were mostly erected.
The land upon the west side of this
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road is principally prairie, whilst that upon the east side is a body of dense woodland.
The inhabitants are mostly natives of Ire- land, and as a community are characterized for their perseverence and industry, as well as their integrity and promptness in all their dealings.
The Chicago and Milwaukee Lake Shore rail road will probably pass through this to vn- ship near the route of the Military road, the completion of which will add greatly to the value of its woodlands.
The Post offices are Oak Hill and Emmet. Michael C. MeGuire was the first post inaster of the former and Andrew Steele of the latter
The first Town meeting was convened at the Tavern house of Mrs. Dwyer, at which Michnel C. McGuire presided as Moderator, who was ciected the first Supervisor of the Town.
The assessment value of property for the year 1850, including both real and personal, was 844300. The amount of tax computed on the same for collection wis 8641,71.
TOWN OF VERNON.
The Township of Vernon is bounded npon the north by Libertyville, on the east by Deer- field, on the south by Cook County, and on the west by Ela. Its settlement was com- menced simultaneously with that of Liberty- ville, sometime in the year 1834.
Among the carly settlers were Captain Wright, A. Talcott, Clark Knights, William .Easton, Seih Washburn, Esq., John Her- .rick, John and Robert Easton, Theron Par- . sons, Hiram Kennicott, Matthias Mason, An- .drew S. Wells, Elisha Gridley, John A. Mills, Rufus Soules and Moses Putney.
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This Township is watered. by: the Des Plains River and Indian Creek, which latter stream empties into the former. upon section 23, near which point was once an Indian' Vil- lage, which gave rise to the name of the creek upon which it was situated, (Indian Creek,) which village we believe was called by the Indians Metlawa; and was the home of the Indian Chief Hafda, a Chief of the Potrwata- mie tribe, from when the present delightfui village of Half-Day derives its name. In the winter of 1836 and '37, the Half-Day Post Of- fice was established by the Post Office De- partment. The prayer of the petitioners for this office, was, that it should be named Haf- da in honor of the Indian Chief before named; but it seems to have been the idea of the De- partmont, not understanding the feets in the case that the petitioners desired the name of Half-Day, but that they had misspelled the name and therefore established the office under the name of Ilalf-Day ; which has al- ways been a source of regret to such of the inhabitants as were acquainted with the cir- cumstances, yet they have never applied for a correction of the error, which it seems to us that they certainly ought long since, to have done.
The first saw mill erected in the County of Lake was erected in this Township by Hiram Kennicott, Esq., upon the Des Plains River at the point now known as Vincent's mills.
The first school, for the instruction of youth ever taught in the County, was also taught in this Township at Half-Day, by John Easton in 1837.
The first stock of goods opened in this Township, was opened by John Easton in 1837, a man of excellent business habits and
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qualifications, and who has, by close and continued application, and strict economy, accumulated a very comfortable fortune, and has set for the young men of Lake County, an example of enterprize well worthy of their itnitation.
The Village of Half-Day, at the present time contains some 200 inhabitants, the pro- gress of which has been materially aided, through the enterprize of Messrs. Jobn Eas- ton, Seth Washburn, Esq., and Theron Par- sons. It supports two good stores, affords one of the best public houses in the western country, and all such mechanics as are need- ed in a country village, and like Libertyville, has been favorably remembered by the Church going community, who have erected there a very fine Church.
The post offices of the Township are Half- Day and Long Grove. The latter office was established on the first of April, 1847, under the name of Mutterschulz, and Michael Sig- wald appointed postmaster, being in the midst of a german settlement, a german name for the post office, was very naturally selec- tod. In December 1849 the name wes chan- ged to Long Grove, that being the name of the grove oftimber, where it had been loca- ted. Fred'k A. Ormsby is the present post- master.
Like Libertyville, the lands upon the west side of the Des Pluins, which comprises about two-thirds of the extent of the Township, are principally prairie with the exception of some two or three scattering groves of timber ; whilet those upon the east are heavily tim- bered.
Full one-third of the population of this Township is german, who are characterized as peaceable, quiet, and industrious citizens.
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TOWN OF WAUCONDA.
The first Town meeting was held at Half- Day Village ; Matthias Mason presided as :moderator ; and Robert M. Hamilton acted as clerk. The following persons were elected us the first Town Officers : Captain James Moore, Supervisor ; Orange Brace, Town Clerk ; Philander Stewart, Justice of the Peace ; Elisha Gridley, Assessor ; H. II. Hawkes, Job WV. Tripp and Irvin Ruth, Com- missioners of Highways ; J. W. Ayres, Con- stable and Collector ; Robert Hamilton, Over- scer of the Poor.
The asse . .. nent value of property in this Township for the year 1850, was 110,418.00; the amous. « tax compated on the saine was 31,368.08. :
TOWN OF WAUCONDA.
Wauconda is one of those fractional Town- ships upon the west ling of the County. It is bounded upon the north by Goodale, on the east by F'remont, on the south by Cuba, and on the west by McHenry County.
Among the carly settlers were Justice Bangs, Esq., Elisha Hubbard, Mark Bangs, Peter Mills, A. J. Seeber, D. H. Sherman, John C. Wooster, Daniel Martin, W. H. Hawkins, Thomas F. Slocum, Stephen Rice.
The Township is watered by Bings' Lake, Slocums Lake, and two or three small ponds not named. Bangs' Lake takes its name from Justice Bangs, E'sq., who was the first settler in its vicinity, and Slocum's Lake from Tho- mas F. Slocuin, who was likewise an early settler in that vicinity. The lands were ori- ginally mostly woodlands and oak openings. It has, however, a small prairie, formerly known to some extent as Rice's Prairie, lying immediately south of the Village of Forks- ville, containing an area of about 600 acres.
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From the abundant supply of timber in this Township, it has become quite thickly settled. 'The population being made up of an intelligent and industrious class of farmers. It has two very flourishing Villages-Wauconda and Forksville .- The former is beautifully located, in the south part of the 'T'township, upon the western border of Bungs' Lake, ou the Chicago and Jaynesville stage road. The latter is located in the north part of the Town, upon the route of the Lake and McHenry Plank Road. It is a Village of recent growth, and contains about 150 inhabitants. It affords two Stores, a commodious Hotel, and such Mechanics as are usually found in like coun- try Villages.
Limestone are found in abundance in the vicinity, and the burning of lime at this place, has been a source of' considerable profit to several individuals who have engaged in the business.
Wauconda is a Village of about 200 inhab- itants, or upwards, and affords three good Stores, two Public Houses, and various Me- chanics. Its location is delightful and as the country advances, will become one of the most delightful and pleasant Villages in the County.
It is indebted for its rapid progress to J. Bangs, Esq., its original proprietor.
A Division of Sons of Temperance has re- cently been organized here which speaks well for the sobriety and morality of its citizens.
The amount of school fund of this Town- ship is 82,224 10.
The first Town Meeting was convened at the Village of Wauconda. Jonathan Wood was chosen Moderator, and La Fayette Mills acted as Clerk. The following persons were elected as Town Officers : Peter Mills,
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Supervisor ; La Fayette Mills, Town Clerk ; Jaines S. Davis, Assessor; E. L. Huson, Collector ; A. J. Seeber, Andrew Cook, and J. T. Mckinney, Commissioners of Highways; Hazard Green and J. H. Wesscher, Justice of the Peace ; E. L. Huson and Seth Hill, Con - stables.
The Assessment value of property for the year 1850, including both real and personal, was 861,907 00. The amount of tax compu- tad on the saine was 8527 IS.
TOWN OF WARREN,
The Township of Warren is bounded upon the north by Newport, on the east by Wau- kegan, on the south by Libertyville, and on the west by Avon.
Among the carly settlers were Samuel Brookes, Esq., Thomas McClure, Amos Ben- nett, L. W. Craig, Avery Esty, Moscs Esty, William Lovejoy, Abrain Marsh, William Ladd, Esq., George A. Drury, Willard Jones, Orange Sinith, Orlin B. Smith, David Gil- more, and Amaziah Smith.
Its settlement was commenced in the year 1835, which was mostly in the vicinity of the Des Plains River.
The natural enquiry, in tracing the carly history of the western country, is, who was the first white inhabitants, speaking in con- tradistinction, of the Aborigines. The wri- vor is informed, that this point as far as the Township of Warren is concerned has been well settled. Amos Bennett, a colored man, and who was we believe the first person who laid claim to, and improved any of the lands of the Township, declared on a certain occa- sion, while this matter was being discussed, forgetting his own color, and speaking in con- tradistinction of the Indian race, that he was 7*
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"the first white man that ever planted coru upon the O'Plain River, within the limits of Lake County."
The Township is watered by Gage's 1st Luke, and a part of the 2nd ; Mill Creek and the Des Plains River. Upon Mill Creek there is an excellent Saw Mill and Grist Mill, own- ed by Moses Esty,-erected by Nathaniel Vese, Esq.
The lands of this Township, are composed of small prairies, interspersed with groves and belts of timber.
The principal thoroughfares, leading from Waukegan westward, south-westward, and north-westward, pass through this Township: among which are the Chicago and Milwau- kee, the Lake nad McHenry Plank Road, and the Beloit 1.cad by the way of Antioch.
Ancient mounds, like those alluded to in the Township of Newport, are also found in this Township.
The post offices of the Township are Hart- ford and Wentworth, which former office was established in 1837, under the name of Abing- don, and Samuel Brookes appointed Post- master. The Wentworth post office, so na- med in honor of the Hon. John Wentworth, for many years a Member of Congress from the old IVth Congressional District in this State, and recently re-elected in the present IInd District, was established April 1st, 1847, and Capt. Anson Kidder appointed Posts master.
The first Town Meeting, was convened at the School House, near the O'Plain House. Nathaniel Vose, Esq., was chosen Moderator; and Benjamin Schauber, Clerk. 'The follow- ing persons were elected the first Town Offi- cers : Havelia Whitney, Supervisor ; Benja- min Schauber, Town Clerk ; Nathaniel Vose,
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jun., Assessor ; George A. Drury, Overseer of the Poor; Levi Stafford, Collector ; A. M. Pearsons, Alfred D. Whitmore, and Marcus S. Marsh, Commissioners of Highways ; Phil- ip Blanchard and Havelia Whitney, Justices of the Peacc.
The Township is divided into eight school districts, and has a school fund of $1,688 02.
In point of wealth, the Township of War- ren, ranks as the second Township in the County. The assessment value of property for the year 1850 including both real and per- sonal $114,989. The amount of tax compil- od on the same for collection was $1,032 16.
TOWN OF WAUKEGAN.
The Township of Waukegan, is bounded upon the north by Benton, on the east by Lake Michigan, on the south by Shields, and on the west by Warren. Much of the early history of this Township has already been incidentally given under the head of general observations ; therefore whatever remains to be added, will be rather of a statistical nature than otherwise.
Among the early settlers of this Township were Samuel Pellifant, Charles S. Cary, Jas. G. Cary, Elmsley Sunderlin, Poleg Sunder- lin. Paul Kingston, James B. Gorton, Henry Knapp, Hezekiah Bryant, D. S. Dewey, Dr. David Cory, Burleigh Hunt, Daniel Walters, Cornelius Veiley, Edward Snyder, Erastus Blakesiey, Thos. B. Benjamin, W. B. Benja- min, James McKay, Arthur Patterson, Capt. Morris Robinson, and D. O. Dickinson.
The delightful and flourishing City of Wau- kegan, (formerly called Little-Fort,) situated upon Lake Michigan, within this Township, was laid out in the spring of 1841, under the
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direction of the County Commissioners, Nel- son Landon, Thomas H. Payne and Charles H. Bartlett ; the County having previously acquired a title to the land by virtue of pre- emption. At this period, the place afforded but one framed building, and some two or three log cabins. The following summer the building now occupied by J. Y. Cory & Co., ns n Drygoods Store was erected by D. O. Dickinson, Esq., as well as a small Ware- house upon the Shoro of the Lake, near the mouth of the River.
The comn:odions Betal, now known as the "Vollar House," was also crected the same season by James RicKay, Esq., as well as the "Eagle Hotel," by Thos. B. Benjamin.
The unfortunate circumstance of the dis. pute of title, as well as the question of the tegality of the location of the County Seat. soon aroso, which seemed to cast a gloom! wwer the prospects of the young Village of Little-Fort, while its warmest and most san. guine supporters, began almost to despair.
Many of them having invested here, nearly every thing they possessed in the world, in anticipation of a bright future, were most unwilling to abandon the enterprize upon which they had embarked, and at length with renewed energy and perseverance, resolved most firmly to stand by the "sinking ship., These men were such as James McKay, D.O. Dickinson, Dr. David Cory, D. S. Dewey, Arthur Patterson, and others.
A Bill had been introduced into the Legis- lature, for the purpose of settling the question of the location of the County Seat at this point, and likewise a Bill in Congress for the purpose of settling the question of title ; both of which met with favor, and the anxiety and suspense of the good people of Little-Fort
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was at length put at rest. But the progress of the Town had been much retarded ; and comparatively little was accomplished by way of improvement until the year 1844, about which time full confidence seemed to be re- stored, and everything began to assume, in a measure, a prosperous appearance.
The following shows the population of the Town as taken at three different periods up to the close of the year IC4-1. Population, Aug. 19th, 1842,
Jan'ry Ist, 1344, 150
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Ist 1845,
The following were the imports and Ch Forts for the year 1844.
IMPORTS.
Arrivals of Steambeats and o- ther Lake Confis, 15:
Merch dizo landed on the pier, 2021's1877 Ibs
Lumber,
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S22,778M ft
Shingic3,
312M
" Boite, "
10 jc'ds.
Snit,
759bble.
Flour,
850 "
Furniture,
46 t'a 300 Ibs.
Castings,
"
3 t's 400 1bs.
Pork & Beef, " =
145bbls.
EXPORTS.
Whoat shipped from the pior,
66,000bshls
Oats,
66
200
Furs,
200 lbs.
Hides, "
8,000
Pork, "
"
15 bbls.
About 1,300 cords of wood was sold to Steamboats during the season.
During the year 1844 many essential im- provements were made, and quite an influ- ence began to spread abroad in favor of this yet young, but thriving Village.
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Public roads had been opened into the country in various directions, and mail routes established in connexion with various points, including additional inail service between Chicago and Milwaukee, touching at this point-giving a daily mail .- Steamboats he- gan also to touch regularly, which, hitherto, with one or two exceptions, bad utterly refu- sed to do so .- These favorable impres -- sions extending abroad, caused a rapid in- crease of population and business. The following statement shows the increase of business up to the year 1849.
IMPORTS IN 1845.
Merchandize,
361 t's 281 lbs.
Lumber,
1,556,314 ft.
Shingles,
621 M.
Bolts,
255c'dx.
Salt,
971bbls.
Flour,
662 4
Exports.
Wheat,
67,085bshis.
Hides,
44,034 lbs.
Wool,
337
Steamboat Wood,
2,000 c'ds.
Arrivals of Steamboats, &c. 191.
Population of 1846, IMPORTS.
759.
Merchandize, 619tons.
Lumber,
3,105,525 feet.
Shingles,
316 M.
Bolts,
333 c'ds.
Salt,
700 bbl&
Flour,
553 "
Apples,
342 44
Machinery,
22,081 lbs.
Furniture,
1,950 bble.
Wagons,
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EXPORTB.
181,022 bshils.
Wheat,
7.757
Oats,
1,856 60
Corn,
794
Flax Seed,
196
Beans,
1,000
Butter,
37,100
Merchandize,
339
Shingles,
3,000 =
Steamboat wood,
Arrivals of Steamboat3, 349
Population of 1847, 1,247.
IMPORT S.
Merchandize,
472 tons,
Lumber,
316 M.
Shingles,
150 c'ds.
Salt,
1,624bbls.
Flour,
752 " .
Apples,
92 "
Water Lime,
21,386 1br,
Furniture,
2,405bbls.
Wagons,
EXPORTS.
167,878bshls.
Oats,
7,634 "
Corn.
1,278
Beans,
1,134
Barley,
6,282 lbs.
Weel,
5,605
Merchand zo,
43,556 4
Pork,
73 bbls.
Hides,
784 lbs."
Steam Boat Wood,
5,458 c'ds.
Arrivals of Steamboats, &c.
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Butter,
61
Wheat,
3,455,652 feet.
Bolts,
193 4
Machinery,
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Population of 1848, IMPORT S.
2,025
Merchandize,
985 tons.
Lumber,
4,879,563 feet.
Shingles,
762 M.
Bolta,
362 c'ds.
Tan Bark, Salt,
1,974 bb!s
Flour,
284
Apples,
1,192 4
Water Lime,
162
Machinery,
53,804 1hg.
Ship Chandlery,
8,760 =
Furniture,
3,214 "
Fruit Trees,
873b'dls.
Wagons,
78
EXPORTS.
Wheat,
217,848bshls.
Oats.
13,683
Corn,
2,710
3
Barley,
430
Beans,
183
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Potatoes,
5,465
Onions,
138
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Merchandize,
486,750 1bs.
Butter,
13,604 .
Hams,
14,489
4
Lard;
5,76!
Corn Meal,
15,192 "
Wool,
5.192
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Pork,
511 bbls.
Eggs.
25 “
Hides,
948 lbs ..
Steam Boat Wood,
3,784 c'ds.
Arrivals of Steamboats, &c 666
The Village of Little-Fort having at length swelled its population to about 2,500 inhabi- tants ; upon application to the Legislature at its Session in 1849, it became incorporated
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for municipal purposes, by an Act, Approved February 12th ; in which was inserted a pro- vision, that at the first election for Town Offi- cers, the inhabitants might change the name of the Town, to Waukegan ; which election was held on the second Monday in March, 1849, at which the following persons were elected as Officers : -
President-D. O. Dickinson.
Trustees of First Ward-W. C. Tiffany and H. Hugunin.
Trustees of Second Ward-Jas. B. Gorton and A. Dougherty.
Trust ees of Third Ward-E. S. L. Bach ei- dor and Ransom Steele.
When by a unanimous vote of the inhabi- tants at the same election, the name of the Town was changed to Waukegan, it being the Indian word, in the Potawotamie tongue for Little-Fort.
The following statement shows the Imports and Exports of Waukegan from 1850 to 1852 inclusive ; that of 1849 we are unable to give.
Population of 1850, 3,065.
IMPORTS.
Merchandize, 1,202 tons.
Lumber, (all kinds,)
5,500,000 feet.
Tan Bark, 175 tous.
Salt, 2,000 bbls.
Machinery,
57 tons.
Household Goods,
46 tons.
Apples.
1,475 bbls. 487 "
Whiskey,
Fruit Trees,
7,150
Stoves,
463
Wagons and Carriages,
35
Threshing Machines,
13
Candles,
225 bx's.
Coal,
150 tons.
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EXPORTS.
Wheat,
144,243bshils,
Oats,
3,675
Barley,
950
Hickory Nuts,
15G
"
Timothy Seed,
145 "
Flour,
1,527 bbls.
Beef,
498 "
Pork,
150
Wool, (124 Bales,)
18,962 .1bs.
Brooms,
5,000
Hides,
793
Wood,
3,440 c'ds.
Ship Knees,
200 tons.
Benns,
6 bbls.
Lard.
3 "
Arrivals of Steamboats, &c., 1,095.
IMPORRTS OF 1851.
Merchandize,
2,300 tons.
Household Furniture, (bbls. buld,) 710
Lnmber,
4,593,000 feet.
Bath,
475,000 .“
Shingles,
585,000
Salt,
2,804 bbls.
Apples,
451 "
Whiskey, Flour,
371 "
Water Lime,
210 "
Vinegar,
89 "
Broom Corn,
108bales
21,300
Wagons,
EXPORTS.
163,928 bshis.
Oats,
53,490 "
Corn,
28,874
Barley,
8,943
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Flax Seed,
1,432
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Grass Seed,
47 bbls.
Flour,
8,340
Pork,
250 "
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Eggs,
62 "
Lard,
3:2
Butter,
220fir'ks.
Wool,
35,800 lbs.
Brooms,
G10 doz.
Dry Hides, 710 lbs.
Arrivals of Stea nboats, &c.,
1,058.
Population of 1852,
4.560
IMPORTS FOR 1852.
Merchandize,
2,145 tons.
Salt,
3,350 bbls.
Water Lime, 430
Household Furniture, (bbls. bulk,, 1,485
Lumber,
3,248,338 feet.
Apples,
2,228 bbls.
Wagons,
83
EXPORTS.
Wheat,
235,879 bshls.
Oats,
193,638
Corn,
12,704 =
Barley,
20,153
Flax Seed,
3,028
Timothy Seed,
750 =
Flour,
5,752 bbls.
Merchandize, Furniture, &c., Pork,
170 tons,
Hams,
195 c'ks.
Lard,
GG bbls.
Butter,
1,114 tubs.
Eggs,
225 bbls.
Wagons,
49
Reapers,
30
Ship Knees,
50 tons.
Hides,
530
Empty Barrels,
1,220
Wool,
44,149 lbs.
Flax Tow,
135,835 lbs.
Wood, 2,288 c'ds.
Arrivals of Steamboats, &c., 1,247, and 32,600 tonage burthen employed.
The foregoing statements, will serve in a pretty full degree, to give the reader an idea
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of the rapid growth of Waukegan, and of its still increasing importance. All of which can- pot but prove most flattering to those enter- prising spirits, who so zealously advocated its cause in early days.
We believe it is universally conceded, that for health and beauty of location, the City of Waukegan, has no rival upon the shores of Lake Michigan, and we confidently believe, that upon the completion of the Lake Shore Rail Road, locations for residences, will be sought for, here with an eagerness beyond the expectation of its most sanguine friends, and that very many business men of Chicago, will make their residences here,-especially in summer,-whilst their business will re- main at Chicago
. Waukegan is favored with the following religious societies-Baptists, Rev. Coggshall, Pastor-Congregational, Rev. Richards, Pas- tor-Catholic, Rev. Coyle, Pastor-Episco- pal, Rev. - Pastor-Methodist, Rev. Joner, Pastor-Methodist, (German) Rev. Roth, Pas- tor-all of which (except the last mentioned) have good and commodious houses of wor- ship, which reflects great credit upon the in- . habitants of the City.
Secret Orders .- One Masonic Lodge- one of J. O. of O. F. and an Encampment- Mechanics' Mutual Protection, No. 4-Divi- sion of Sons of Temperance-Daughters Uni- on-and Section of Cadets.
An appropriation of $15,000, has lately been made by the General Government, for the improvement of the Ilarbor here, which will be expended the ensuing season ; all of which will tend greatly to add confide ce, and give an impulse to business.
The first Town Meeting for the organiza- tion of the Township of Waukegan, was con-
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vened at the Court House. Daniel Brewer presided as Moderator, and Nathaniel P. Dowst acted as Clerk. The following per- sons were chosen as Town Officers : James B. Gorton, Supervisor ; George Wood, Town Clerk ; S. H. Flinn, Assessor ; Jeremiah Porter, Overseer of the Poor ; William B. Benjamin, Jacob Montgomery and Eber Hink- ston, Commissioners of Highways ; John L. Turner, and Philip King, Justices of the Peace ; L. Belshaw, and Harley Sage, Con- stables ; and Harley Sage, Collector. The number of votes cast was 302. The Town- ship has a school tund of $3,600 40.
The assessment value of property for the year 1850, including both real and personal, was $365,659. The amount of tax computed on the same for collection was $5,756 25.
APPENDIX.
After the appearance of our account of the Town of VERNON, in the "Waukegan Ga- zette," we received the following letter from Seth Washburn, Esq., which shows that we were misinformed in relation to some items of interest, connected with the history of this Township. We have therefore, taken the liberty of inserting the letter at length, as the best method of setting the matter right.
HALF-DAY, ILL., FEB. 9th, 1853. E. M. Haines, Esq .- DEAR SIR :- In look- ing over your Historical Record of the Town of Vernon, I perceive that you have been
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misinformed in relation to the following items : First-In the list of names of the early settlers you have omitted some who were the first settlers and inserted others who came here after the year 1834 and 1835, and even up to 1838 and 1839. Second-In rela- tion to the first school taught in this Town. Third-In relation to the first stock of goods opened in this Township. Again-In regard to the post-office; it was established in Au- gust 1836, and was the first established on this road, north of Chicago, up to the State line. Hiram Kennicott opened a stock of goods in the year 1835, at Mettawa. John Easton cominenced .merchandizing here in the fall of 1838. The first school that was taught in this Township, was taught by Laura B. Sprague, in the year 1836 and '37. I' will now give you a list of some of the early set- tlers, viz : Theron Parsons, Daniel Wright, Hiram Kennicott, and Mr. -- Cooley of 1834; and James Chambers, Clark Knights, Alonzo Cook, Moody Rowd, Henry Walton, Jonathan Rice, Win. Easton, B. F. Washburn, J. M. Washburn, Asahel Talcott, Roswell Rose, with many more who might be men- tioned, of 1835. I suppose that your Statistics ofour Town will be kept as a County Record, and deeming it necessary that they should be corrected, I have with the most friendly feel- ings communicated the above.
Yours, with due respect ;
SETH WASHBURN.
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