. Ocean to ocean on horseback; being the story of a tour in the saddle from the Atlantic to the Pacific; with especial reference to the early history and development of cities and towns along the route; and regions traversed beyond the Mississippi .. . founded byMrs. Clarissa Cook, a lady of wealth, is a highly prizedand flourishing institution. The Academy of Sciencesembraces a most valuable and unique collection of rarecuriosities, both ancient and modern, among others,relics from the mounds of Iowa and adjoining States,including skulls and skeletons of pre-historic man. The population of Da
. Ocean to ocean on horseback; being the story of a tour in the saddle from the Atlantic to the Pacific; with especial reference to the early history and development of cities and towns along the route; and regions traversed beyond the Mississippi .. . founded byMrs. Clarissa Cook, a lady of wealth, is a highly prizedand flourishing institution. The Academy of Sciencesembraces a most valuable and unique collection of rarecuriosities, both ancient and modern, among others,relics from the mounds of Iowa and adjoining States,including skulls and skeletons of pre-historic man. The population of Davenport is now about 20, account of its being built on a declivity the drainageis perfect. It is surrounded by a most fertile countryand possesses every element for the growth of a largecity. Recrossingthe magnificent bridge spanning the riverbetween Davenport and the Illinois shores, I foundmyself on Rock Island. The Island lies to the northof the city, the latter not being located on the Islandbut on the mainland of Illinois. Since 1804 theIsland proper has been the property of the UnitedStates Government, although not occupied until 1812,on the breaking out of the war with England. Thesurface is very fertile, and coal and limestone are. FOUR DAYS AT DAVENPORT. 407 found in Iaro;e quantities. It is about tliree mileslong, covering nine hundred and sixty acres. Anarsenal and armory are located here. A fort waserected in 1816, and named Fort Armstrong. Itwas garrisoned until May, 1836, when it was evac-uated. An ordnance depot was established by theGovernment in 1840. In 1862, by Act of Con-gress, the Island was made a United States Arse-nal. General Tiiomas J. Rodman was the firstappointed to the command and held the positionuntil his death. In 1869, Congress appropriated$500,000 for a bridge across the Mississippi unitingthe Island with the city of Davenport. This finestructure is a railroad and wao^on brid^-e and affordsall necessary facilities for the movement of mili
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