The emigrant's hand book, and guide to Wisconsin

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a mile, giving a fall of twenty feet. The entire length of these rapids on the north is ISiid out in town lots, consist¬ ing of three plats; the uppermost is called Martin, the the middle one Appleton, and the lower one Lawesburgh. These towns have all enjoyed an unprecedented growth in population and buildings since their creation, Martin (known better as ^' The Chute,") is at the falls, and has made considerable progress in setting up hydraulic works, in the shape of saw-mill§, lath and planing machines, turning lathes, &c.
It has a large and commodious hotel, and an enterpris¬ ing community of citizens. Appleton, half a mile below, however, is the centre of business—the nucleus of trade at these points; which advantage, her position to the con¬ trary, all other things equal, will enable her to maintain.
There is but one interest in the two lower towns with the citizens; they are identical, Lawesburgh has the advan¬ tage of beauty of situation. Appleton has that of com¬ mand of business and capital. In fact, the two plats are but one town, and nothing but diversity of proprietary interests has or can create any other than harmonious feelings among their citizens.
The water-power here is not as easily improved as at the falls; consequently, in this particular, it is not so far advanced; works are, however, in progress, which will create one of the most approachable and extensive water- powers in the State.
Amos A, Lawrence, of Boston, is the proprietor of Ap¬ pleton, and is liberal in his outlay of capital for its advanc- ment. The Lawrence University, to which Mr, L. do¬ nated the handsome sum of #10,000, is located at this point. The academic building for the use of this institu¬ tion is completed, and is a creditable structure. Its di¬ mensions are about 100 by 30 feet, four stories high, and