The quickening hand of development never struck the State of -Illinois until 1850. when. under the leadership of Mr. Douglas. then a Senator of national reputation. there was enacted a law granting land to the State of Illinois. the alternate sections being reserved. Under and by virtue of that act the Illinois Central Railroad was constructed from Chicago to Cairo and from Contraila to Dunleith. The alternate sections were snapped up in the twinkling of an eye at $2.50 an acre. Immigration set in. There was a chance to get to market. You all know the history of development since that time.
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