Kansas Free State from Lawrence, Kansas • Page 1

tl "Be Just and fear not; let all the ends thou aim'st at be thy Country's," thy God's, and Truth'." JO 31 All MILLER 2L O. ELLIOTT, Editors and Proprietors. TERMSTwo Dollars per annum, invariably in advance. LAWRENCE, K. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1855.

NO. 1. VOL. I. There have been some very unfavorable reports winds would commence to blow, andj with cook, who wanted the room occupied by in the Newspapers relative election nothing to break them off it would be very our party, to perform the duties of his sta for the Pacific regions, the Indian trade, 8iC, are all powerful elements in developing a great State.

M. and if the Missourians are determined to carry matters with so higir a hand it will be better to coljJtiie cold weather would continue until Will Kansas be a Free State? 'The laws of nature and the tide of emigration from the North will forever exclude Slavery from Kansas," is the reply of the Northern advocates of the 'doctrine of Pop- tion. I went out to view the site for the new city, and for a ride on the prtirie. The It stay where we are (23)Please let os know the Meteorological Table. about the middle of February or towards the first of March, at which time the rainy season would visit us, and 'a mighty heap' city is being laid off by the surveyor, Mr.

admonish the Slavery Propaganda in that State and elsewhere, as they regard their own rights and desire permission to manage their own affairs, to desist from all unlawful interference in the management of the affairs of Kansas. 2d. That while, as law-abiding citizens, we are disposed'to remedy existing wrongs and sustain our cherishedjprinciples in a legal manner, and by the silent but potent influence of the ballot box, we are not to be driven from our position by the threats or menaces of braggarts who particulars. (24) I would be glad to correspond with you upon a few more important particulars, ore indebted to Dr. II.

Clark, of this uaI Soverci'mty Would to God that it place, for the following table, which he has wcre mie; tiat Slavery did wjt desire to of rain we should get, which would contin but will not now trouble you futhor. Are yoxt on friendlyrelations with the Indians? (25) Have carefully kept, beginning with November exclude itself toward the fc and icy' Oth. It contains a more accurate descrip- North, but would be content to expand and Searl, of this city. It will extend two miles on the river, and one and a-half back. The levee is laid out 130 feet wide, four of the principal avenues of the same width, and the remainder of the streets it proposed to lay out from 100 to SO feet jvide.

The lots to be 75 feet fronting on the streets, and ue until about the middle of April, at which time the grass would be up and the California Salt Lake, and Oregon Trains would start across the plains. tion of the climate than cabe given in any strenheu itself ia a 'milder and more ge- invade our Territory and desecrate the right of other way. Dr. Clark has cur thanks for that the boon which corruption suffrage by illegal and fraudulent voting and we protest against such proceedings as an out lis favor, and we hope by his courtesy to an(j unhoIy ambition have offered to the Leaving the Indian, and after a ride of rage well calculated to produce embittered ani be able to continue it weekly. The obscr- giave poWcr be disdained; and that 150 feet back.

One fourth of the lots 3 miles on the California road, I came to a large stone bidding, which has a very im rations wcre taken at sunrise, at one cloc tic worst TCSuh of the treachery, might be mosity at variance with the true interests of either community, and productive of a jealousy unwarranteilhvtherelatlosof good neighbor set apart to be given away yrsons who will come and impixve 'i'sttSabij you made Disarrangements for Schools for our children? (26) As'the general impression ia that the land is mostly prairie, is there sufficiency of Timber to last the general purposes of a city for some years to come? (27) and what is the char-acted of the along theJKan-sas River? (28) How near to Lawrence City, will the intended great Pacific Rail Road ran? (29) and on which pointof the critSj'aBff rela-, tive to the city? How soon after the 1st of March, do they begin to breakup the prairie' land? (30) and the price of corn per bushel? (31) If there is any other matter you consider worthy of remark y-ou will please notice it in your answer which I will expect at your earliest convenience. Please direct to me, Cleveland, Box 2025. and at quarter hour after sunset: tho infamy of the traitors. lint do the laws of Nature exclude Slavery from Kansas or posing appeajraricef Ihe Lrulumg wasead-ly out of repair windows broken, etc. It hood which should exist between us as mem.

bers of a common confederacy. even from Nebraska It exists here even 1 i 8 5 i I jf- Arftnlmori.tr. WHAT THE YOUNgTm AN SAID TO THE PSALMIST. henry w. Tell not, in mournf ulumbrs, Life but an empty dream!" Tor the soul 1 ded that slumbers, And things art not what they seem.

Ufe la real! Life is earnestl Anil the grave not it "Dtmt thou art, to dimt returncst," it tint pokm of the souk Nt enjoyment, amHiot sorrow, our destined rnl or way; IJut to art, that earh to-morrow, Finds us farther than to day. Art is Ions, and time is fleetim, Ami our hearts, though stout and brave, like muflled are beating, Funeral marches to the grave. In the world' broad field of battle, In the bivouac of Life lie not like dumb, driven cat'le! a hero In th! atrifet Trust no future, ImweVr pb'ttsntitl Let the dead Pat bury It a dead! Art, art In the livim; I'retjnt! Remarks. manner. One fourth of the lots are set apart for the Emigrant Aid Company.

The Company intend to put up a steam saw mill, hotel and other improvements in the spring. v. 1 5 jo 5 now, and has taken deep root and flourished for aires in a more riorid climate! Will the is the Baptist Mission. The superintendent, Mr. Sanford, was on a tour in the States, trying to raise money to carry on the school, and to put the building into repair.

5iov. 40- The remaining half of the city lots will be I tide of free emigration which xvill pour into I this territory secure it to freedom? It was 3d. That to the citizens of the East or the West, the North or the South, who may desire to make Kansas their home, we extend the hand of cordial friendship, and pledge the courtesy of a pioneer welcome, without regard to their political tenets or religious creeds and while we will exert all our power to maintain the rights of all citizens alike, we will use all Sun. 2'J- 3.1 12 Id 3D 45" 31 31 47 5S Mrs. Sanford had a few children at the school, but not so many as usual.

The Indians had recently received their half-yearly allowance from government, and the owned by an Association numbering fifty members, and among them is the present Governor of this Territory. The members have all taken farm claims, containing 160 acres each, in the vicinity of the city. The At o'clock, I. windy. At snowed 2 inch; windy.

At 20" snow thawed but little. Windy and some cloudy. Clonilli ss and very pleasant, snow mostly gone. Do do pent Is wind, N. V.

10 11 12 13 11 15 lfi legal and honorable means to prevent the inter ference of foreign intruders, hail from whence clnldren had been taken home to take part in the parties, sprees, of the Indians, they may. usually held once a year. 4th. That we as we ever have, that Slavery is a blighting curse to the prosper. Mrs.

S. informs me that the Indian 50 I Do do do do streets of Topeka it is designed to adorn with trees, transplanted this winter. The proposed city lias a fine location, situated on tlie south bank of the Kansas river, and with a little expense an excellent landing can be had at the north cast corner durinsr 23 2fi 12 32 an 2J cluldien are as apt to learn as the children ity, wealth and true interests of any people, and we will continue to use allhonorable means to 40 Very windy; s.w. 30 Do; some clouds. 42 17 IS 1J 20 r.3 35 4H 5 ANSWERS.

1. 160 acres. 2. From two to five miles. 2.

$1 25 per acre, probably in from one to two-years. 4. Very good. 5. Yes, several.

6. Yes, one; and more will be started soon. 7. From 12 to 20 dollars. 8.

Black walnut, bass, or lin wood, sycamore, hackberry, ash, cotton-wood, etc. 9. This mostbeautif ftl country in the world. 10. Flour $5,50 per hundred weight; beef 5 to 7 cts.

per pound; pork are cheaper than the same goods are at the except prevent it from desecrating the fair soil of 19 Clouilieits and plensant; peril le wind, n. w. of the whites, and if they were surrounded by the same influences at home they would make as good scholars. Mrs. S.

has resided in the Territory for the last six years and she corroborates what the Indian had not strong enough to save Missouri from the curse of Slavery, more advantageously located, though not opposed, as now by secret organizations of monied and political interests. But even should a majority of emigrants be from the Northern States, is the cause of Freedooin safe? A Northern majority in Congress opened this territory to Slavery; and in the first battle for freedom in Kansas, the of ihe Jrlh proved themselves very untrusty 'guardians of liberty, and when perfect unanimity was absolutely necessary to success discord rendered their defeat more disastrous. Will the late political revolution strengthen our forces? A large majority of those who now denounce the Kansas and Nebraska bill were advocates of the more infamous Fugitive Slave Act; and some who xoted for it have 1-een returned to Congress without any evidence of regret for their former course, Do do do do 21 3rt 3" 53 70 (in I htronj wind from the time the river is navigable, which will be about six months out of the twelve. The eastern part of the city site is a flat prairie bottom, 30 feet above the river bed, and apparently as level as the waters of a lake. Kansas.

Mr. S. N. Wood offered the following Resolved, That we do not regard Gen. Whitfield as properly the Delegate from Kansas, but as thi Delegate from Tennessee, elected by citizens of Missouri.

Mr. Wood remarked, that it was currently reported that Mr. Whitfield was not a resident of the Territory, but came here by a caucus I ther. at 2 o'clock, V. I quite smoky from (tires on th'; prai- Heart within, end Hod oVrhead! Lives of great men ail remind We ran make our live sublime, Ami.

departing, leave behind I'oo'prlnti on the sands of tim- Footprint, tint perlnps another, SnilinK o'er life' oetnn main, A firbrn and nhipwrrked brother, tnke heart nain, It w. tlien, np and dolnp, With a heart any fate Sfill arh atill pur'iintf, I-arn to lahor and to wait. dry goods, This will eventually lie the business part of said of the climate, Leaving the Mission, I took a trail across the prairie, and reached Topeka at 3 o'clock, P. M. A short time after, we left for this city, reaching here at 10 o'clock the same evening, Lawhevce, K.

Dec. 31, 1S54. Topeka. Running back a quarter of a mile from the river bank, at which point 11. $50 to $100.

12. No ploughs here for sale. Other implements reasonabV 13. Fair. 14.

From nothing np to $1,000. Lots are now given, for the price of surveying, to settlers who- there is a gradual ascent, presenting desi 23 21 25 2(i 27 2H 21 3D arrangement for the purpose of being candidate for Delegate to Congress. Of the votes cast for Whitfield, it is conceded that over 2,000 were polled by citizens of Missouri. Of the 800 votes cast by citizens of the Territory, about 600 were for Free Soil candidates andOO for Mr. Whit rable locations for private residences, rising until you reach the top of a high, rolling or that they would do more for the cause of prairie ridge, which overlooks the country trt 42 31 2H 11 21 32 2i 22 3D 21 10 3 70 41 42 4) tl I'm 47 55 27 25 31 field, showing that there is a majority of about 200 in the Territory in favor of Freedom for Freedom than simply ask for the 'restora for miles around; and the prospect from 1 (Tlir hfr tion of the Missouri Compromise.

To Kansas. this high point of land is truly surpassingly jiil 4 av til ka a D.c. i. Sun. 1 Mr.

Wood did not care how much our resolu whom then shall wc trust the cause of Free beautiful. The sun was just making his appearance above the distant horizon, add tions stirred up the enemies of Freedom in Mis 1 Lawrence, Wednesday, January 3, 1853 dom? Not to timeserving politicians whose No Sabbath Yo Religion. Where no Sabbath is, there is no religion. But for this day, earthly things would have engrossed all our thoughts. Honor, wealth and pleasure are the real syrens which charm mankind to shipwreck and death.

To their songs the ear of man is by nature attuned, and the heart beats in response. But for this day, the world, as a canker, would rust, corrupt and consume all the disposition to piety, and all the hopes of heaven. The soul woidd be benumbed religion would rie no cloucls. fi: i Clear; 40 Cloud ami K. W.

35 Do do do 3rt I Do do do 39 Cloudless; do 47 penile wind. s. 42 I and pleasant. 42 Some clouds and I gentle wind. 45 42 i Cleat; wind; m.w.

i 22" at o'clock, I P. iudv; k. w. 18 13- atdos tiom. rlouds and wind.

28 gentle breeze from w. 62 5fa nt 2 o'clock, P. M.j clomllegsj I ind K. w. 3S clear; ind k.

w. Strong wind from some cloud. 30 i Strong wind from w. i. v.

afi-w flakes of snow. 3H 32- at 9. P. M. i clear anl pleas't.

40 Some clmuls; gen make improvements thereon not exceeding three lots to one person. 15. 50 by 125 feet, and 100 by 125 feef. 16. $125 to $250.

17. Three dollars; or $2,50 for board without lodgings. 18. Good enough for plocors of the right stamp. 19.

Some are and some not. 20. Bring them along. 21. No.

22. The last of February, probably. 23. If you can look on unmoved and see trie- principles change with the wind, nor to souri or elsewhere. The more the better.

They overdid the matter at the last election, and a little more action of the same sort would uss them ing hues of beauty to the scenery before us, tipping with its golden rays of light the KnnuTerr Horj. greedy adventurers whose private interests are their highest aim, and whose opposition No portion the territorial domain up. hill-tops in the southern horizon. Looking South we can see high hill Mr. Lum agreed fully with the sentiments of to slavery has its origin in some personal 29 52 the I'tilted States, bn ever lau.nd uch in the resolutions, but, as a general thing, was quarrel, but to those? who love Freedom for some of them rocky cliffs rising in naked tfii-w rxriti'inrnt and attracted much ol dieGod would Jie-Jargotten-rdthe dentb of its own sake and'who prove the-sincerity of grandeur, which have long uelied the light.

ii i. Christ would be vain mankind would cease 42 DO averse to such a course. He had seen much of resolutions, and he always preferred quiet but determined action. 21 27 their professions by granting equal privileges ning and stand in solemn mockery of the to be saved and heaven would fail of her 2H 42 to all come from what section they may, loudest peal of the thuuder rtorm, and to destined, inhabitants. How desolate the tl 10 the puUie ntti'iitioa, os that of Kanias and Nebraska, llnl it not Wen for the repeal of ihe Missouri but few peril, would now nwarc of the organization of thrse rich prairiea and genial dimes.

It i mid to le i cnir wind litnt blows no behold these lofty peaks (the highest of prospect? How strongly woidd this world We trust it to those who make the good of which ia called 'Webster's Peak') kindled the reS10ns of final despair! the whole paramount to the interest of any 5(1 50 2ti 22 particular section or corporation in which wun me cany ngni, oversnaaewmg ine vai- they may be concerned. It is to those who hes Lelow, where the Pottawattamie In- Property in Man. have no sectional or private schemes to ad dian has erected his cabin, and the gentle "Tell ne not of rights talk not of the vauce, who can extend as cordial a welcome sir. nf nmmA in th n'onr property ol the Planter in his slaves. I de- rights of suffrage and the ballot-box trodden, under foot, with a disposition to yield such sacred rights without a struggle, then you had? better stay where you are;" for you will find no sympathizers here.

24. The "particulars are, that our neighbors of Missouri, by their outrageous proceedings at the late election, have rendered it positively ccrtian that Kansas will be free for, if the sons of '76 are not aH dead, there will be an avalanche of freemen pouring into Kansaa on the opening of navigation, that will put tonight all such proceedings for all time to come. 25. Yes; very friendly. 26.

Yes; we shall have first class schools in. all our settlements at a very early day. 27. Yes; timber for a long time will be plenty, and wood cheap, as well as coal abundant. 28.

Very good nearly as far west as Fort Ri .1 i A ny the right I acknowledge not the prop. Another speaker said he came "to this Territory to mind his own business, and better his fortune, if he might, expecting to live under laws made by the citizens of the Territory, without interference from any quarter but, if war was to be made upon our most sacred rights, he was ready to enlist for the campaign. When war is declared, it is sometimes policy and always justifiable, to carry it into the enemy's country, and if such conduct is to be repeated as he witnessed at the last election, he would warn all interested to look out for the engine when the bell rings." He had been told that the slavery extensionists had organized themselves into secret societies, and from accounts of late elections, there may be some people North and East who understand something about such organizations, and he was in favor, if necessary, of a erty. The principles, tac feelings ol our uk laoi uuica ui wimei lo luiuue Uie COOl iinlnrp. riso rohe nn nm ns to one who has fled from Slavery in Missouri, Kentucky or Virginia as though lie had come from any other section, that we must look for the redemption of Kansas.

Send us from the North men who will act upon and salubrious atmosphere which come down In vain you tell me the laws that sanction to us from the mountains, is inspiring and such a claim! There is a law above all the 11 "i ii! 15: 16 1 it! I 20 21 i 22 23 tle wind, x. w. Clem; penile s. w. Some clouds, little smoky, do pent wind, s.

clear and pleasant gentle ind. x. w. 8oini windy; n. w.

18- 9, P. M.j cloiidvaml windy. Cloudy and wind (river 1-3 to 1-2 frozen over.) (Jontle wind, and but few clouds. Do. cleir.

20- at P. M. pentle wind; x. xv. rleasaut; wind s.

s. and gentle; riv 1-2 frozen o'er we are apt to think that Kansis is the most mcn coaes tne same all tunes; it the law written by the finger the principles they represent, and we need one any qraal. Ahnoht every man, woman and child tltroughout the vast extent of the Union I ns heard of Kansas territury. The result is ti nt many of the old visions of midden wenltli, that lave been peculiar to many persons from the first discover)' of America and on every niUequent discovery down tot! present time, flitted through the imaginations of tl.oi.sai.ds. A tremendous rush ensued companies were organized and individual enterprise was on the nler', the country was explored and re-ex-plorcil, hut by ti't means 1 the same Kadi descrdes the entire country thr Mitnll portions which he has seen and from what lie has heard of the remainder.

Owing to this and the fact that the descrip CTC "IU -lu 111 of God on the heart of man; and by that not fear anything that can be done by the WOlld. lO the West WC bfiiold abeaUtlflU lnw muhnno-pnlilp nnrl h-IiiIp t.pii interference of the Slave in our af- undulating prairie, and we lxk upon it is a despise fraud, and lothe rapine and abhor fairs. vast Ocean until hp TTpnron'lmt in nnr blood, they will reiect with indignation, the sending for some person to teach ui their modus wild and guilt phantasy that man can hold operandi. There are but few games played in or tne Kansas property in man. Brovsham.

this world but admit of at least two players. Mi-ssns. KniTOHs; A few weeks sinr.pl i urning towarus VVjdjsler PealC and Other speakers addressed the meeting, and the an opportunity lor going up to the new city aiier IluinS nines i stood v.pon its sum- Incipient States. The National In- resolutions were adopted. 55 47 i I 31 51 41 i 29 59 I 51 40 53 41 41 55 49 30 31 I 15 IS 3rt 13 27 25 2') 47 i 3S 13 4S 20 50 41 31 51 3S 20 lilt 4ti 25 t2 51 i i 3i l'5 53 I 47 i 55 50 i I 14 32 28 i 22 C2 1 49 i 31 67 53 I 30 61 1 51 I I It was voted that the resolutions and pro recentiy laid out on the banks of the Kan- mit and drank in the beauty of the vast pan-1 telligencer gives thc following list of Terri ceedings be published in the Lawrence papers.

sas twenty-five miles above this point was rama spread out before me, embraced by lories, with their area, now remaining to be 21 wind from k. w. Clear; pleasant. Nearly clear; s. Si s.

w. wind; 04-at C. ROBINSON, Secretary. organized into States: afforded me, and availing myself of it, I the coId Wue December Sky of Kansas, ley. The surface then becomes more DroKeu, and the soil more sandy and less productive, ex ccpt on the river bottoms, Sic.

29. Directly through it, of course. 30. About the middle of February, or almost any time during the winter, if the ground is wet enough. It is now, January 1st, excellent ploughing weather, there being no frost in the ground, and the thermometer sometimes standing above 70 dcg.

in the shade. 31. Corn, at Parkville, 35 miles distant, is about 85 cts. a bushel, which is higher than usual. Persons who come to Lawrence early in Ibcr neason.

must not look for hotd accommodations, SQl'ARE MILES 25! I 2ti left this city one hour before noon, and fob We could but contrast its appearance tive faculty for writing predominates, to a my great extent and the prevailing disposition in human nature to look on the bright I 2 o'clock, P. M. New Mexico, 119,774 A Letter of Enquiries Answered. Indian, or Kansas, 187,174 low the California road for sixteen miles now and what it will be 20 years hence, at through a fine section of country; the road which time these plains will be overspread passes along on a high prairie ridge, about with tiie "homes of the The fertile Minnesota, side of every thing connected ith a newly explored rountry, we have seen the papers Oregon and Washington, Utah, 83,000 341,369 186,842 724,264 1,836,653 an equal distance from the two rivers the soil teeming with luxuriant herbage upon filled with many highly esagerated accounts Nebraska North Western, Mr Editor: The following is one of many letters that are continually coming to the agents of the Aid Co. and others and if you will publish this with the accompanying answers, it may save much time in letter writing.

C. R. Cleveland, Dec. 19, 1854. Doctor Robinson, Sir: I have had some conversation with Mr.

R. A. Bird, who left this citv of the great advantages of Kansas territory Kansas ami Wakarusa. winch the cattle on a thousand lulls fatten, Tn.i Thick foj; in the moru'p; ice gone from riv. Do.

do. cloudy; but little wind till ni.dit. Nearly clear; wind x. w. Pleasant; wind and pentle.

70- at ilt past two, P. pleasant; s. w. wind. Very nearly cloudless.

Now it is our design to speak the word. oi Many claims on the road, and for a dis- the 'ilying breeze comes to us laden with 29 I SS it will be impossible to finish a first class house, 50 by 70 feet, and three stories high, for neveral months. But our accoimnedations are- tance back, remain to be made, as there fragrance drank from the beautiful and ex truth, if there should not I single iiiiiui 30 Mass Electing in Lawrence. Lawrence, Dec. 23, 1854.

are not at the present time any improvements tensive gardens of Kansas. The city of grant come to the territory for the next ten cood enough for fro hearted fioveert, who ex- At a meeting of the citizens of Kansas Terri in last October, and has returned here eivinff uri to mal-c their own comforts. We can and pon them. We passed a dozen houses, lopeka with its marts of trade, the lnhabi 31 tory, held for the purpose of taking into consi such'flattering reports of Kansas, that he has 1 wnj furnish shelter from thc storms and cold; only, for the distance of sixteen miles, at 1111113 numbered by thousands, its Institu years. There is not a single element ol huuihuggery nUmt us, and though it may a powerful instrument of sue cess with many deration the recent outrage committed by citi and provisions for man and beast will be sup induced many to promise to go back there with which place a sign post pointed out to us tl0ns ot learning, Schools of art, Churches zens of Missouri upon the rights of suffrage of It may he proper to remark that the above the number your him next spring, and anion Jet we not feel that our mission is to We left the Cali- wnose tou spires would catch the first light the People of the Territory, the Rev.

S. ic way to Tecuniseh. observations were taken in the shade at an deceit our fellow men. As we have not fornia road, and after a ride of five miles 01 UiC "wrung, Steamersrthje. Bosom snydmi was chosen chairman, and c.

Kobin- elevation of about 50 feetalove the Kansas personally traicletl overmuch of Kansas over hills and rallies, without passing a of thc Kansas' the snorting Locomotives, so Secretary. 1 .1 On motion of Wakefield. Messrs. li. humble correspondent.

I am anxious to hear from you or some other reliable authority in answer to a few questions, not that I doubt R. A. Bird's word, but be may be somewhat prejudiced in favor of. the land he has determined to make his home, and without River, and prolmbly about 800 feet above we are not at present prepared to give any ingle home of the settler, my companion lts ketones, and the lemples where toe Jnhn Ta, K'n a plied at a reasonable rate; but when emigrants-come by hundreds they must expect to urnisK their own beds. -v Several desirable locations for towns above Lawrence have been selected, where reception-houses will be in readiness for the first emigrants, and where excellent farm claims- can be-had in the vicinity of tlte town- Mills we also-bein" erected at these places, andbefore another winter, flourishing towns will have sprung up tide water! The Kansas River is now very very accurate description of it.

We ore pointed out ta me the town of Tecumseu, Mechanic constructs his wares, all come up ing c. Holliday, J. C. Harrington, S. Y.

low, free from ice and the U-ds of many of which, by the way, is a very pretty location belore us in its prospective reality, and we Lura, J. S. Emery and S. a Snyder were chosen highly pleased with all that we have seen 1 ut we have leen so busily engaged tliat the smaller streams are quite dry. During for a small VJwn.

The plot of land is ra- hlte picture. a committee on resoiuuons, to report at an au- the past few months there has been much we hair had no time to examine the conn ther narrow, with deep ravines on both ihe land about lopeka appears less bro-1 i further comment, I will thank you to answer the following: How many acres of Land can a settler preempt? (1) IIow near the intended City of Lawrence (2) and when and how much will be less rainy and cloudy weather than is com I i -tvuiuuiueu iu luusuuy iec. iu, ioj-i. ides. The land rises as we go back from ken then it is in the immediate vicinity of mpptinr Mt, BnA try, thinking tUt we should wo it until we where but yesterday was- a wntrerness.

mn east of the Mississippi River during the river, affording delightful situations for Lawrence, more desirable for agricultural Lum reported verbally that, as the illegal voting our paper under headway, when one One tbing farmers should remember, and that th earlier thev can (ret here the better for have to pay for the Land? (3) the severe seasons of the year. The At t'f alt devote our time to investigating private residences, and on the high prairie PurPscs Hie soil is somewhat richer, and was chiefly confined to other precincts, and as it Vonlr rm it, i.i i the lav of the land nleases the farmers, was fashionable for the fire-eaters of all kinds As I am the father of a large family of mosphere has been very dry and much less their farms, and tke more they will be able to realize for their labor. the resources and procuring such informa hi aiug.f uuiu tuv lit v.i ouiutuic lf 1 I to pass naming resolutic r.r Sinin I A timber is scarce on the Smith Rank nf the pass naming resolutions that end in emoke, it wm reliable to persons wishing trouble 1ms been experienced from Coughs and Colds thus far, than is usual in the grown np' boys, a practical joiner and architect by trade, what would be my chance of success in the building trade in particular? (4) have wuu'8 wag inexnedicnt to reoort anv resolutions, but For further information the reader is referred 1 1 1 1 ..11 KanCQfi thA V.nnb mnnvlTf mivwycA 1 to immigrate to the territory. We can sa iot steamers can easily oe maae at tne "1'" would recommend that we prepare ourselves for to Lawrence newspapers. F-i stern portions of the United States, and you many or any large jobs to let out by eon- north cast corner.

Ave counted five budd- vn3 sue inere is a nne Doay oi umoer.i guch action as the circumstances called for. Wu much, at present, that from what wi Lawrence, K. Jan. 1, 1853. tract? (5) have you started any saw mills yet? still many of the people have been living including the residence of Mr.

Stin-1 recently purchased by Governor Reeder, of Resolutions might serve to stimulate our ene have seen and heard from persons, upon who? statements we can rely the territo very much exposed for the want of comfort son, the proprietor of the city site. Leav- an IMf Breed Indian. I believe it is the mies, while they would accomplish nothing for (6) what can lumber be had for pr. thousand? (7) what kind of lumber have you there? (8). r.

intontmn nf th nrpnl nnnpr soil tV, me purity oi eiecuons. able bouses. Some cases of Fever and Ague OFFICERS OF KANSAS. The following are the officers of Kansas Ter ry a general thing is a high rolling prai Acvuurcu, au a ue in iuux Mr. Speer had, however, drawn up some reso- and any other necessary question you will please answer should I fail to ask it? (9) have occurred but these have readily yield He rountry tolerably well watered-springs mues, we readied Uie site where it is ae- a r11- tions, which he submitted, by request, to the ritory: What will be the prospect of gettiug timber abounding in many places, a great deal of signed to build a city and name it Topeka DOon aiter leaving "weuster Jt'eak i meeting, as follows ed to the treatment; some cases of Fever and other diseases have also occurred, yet there have been but few deaths, and no more the Indian name of thc river.

There was met an Indian who proved to be a very in- Whereas, We have credible and reliable au- H. Rccder, of Pennsylvania. Secretary Daniel Woodson, of Virginia. Chief Justice Samuel D. Lecompt, of Ma to build a bouse early in the spring? (.13) and the average price of city Lots? (14) size of these Binestune, ulmml one tenth of the land is timber, which consists of walnut, cotton at that time three cabins at the place; at teligent man, he said that he had resided thoritj for believing that large numbers men t.

i in Kansas, for th last Ri, vpara. nrl from Missouri and other Slaveholdmg States Lots? (15) Probable price labor in carpen sickness than might be expected in healthy ryland. Wood, the varieties of oaks. tc. Coal.

Iron ters, joiners, brick masons, and plumbers wages oub ui wim.ii munu a jjoou supper, voted at the recent election in Kansas Territory, portions of our country. Associate Justices--Rush Elmore, of Ala lead, copper, have leen discovered in which was partaken of in the true pioneer the country very much, better than JNortn- without the 8hadow of riht or walitv, many per day? (16) price of board per week? (17) bama, and Sandas W. Johnson, of Ohio. and is there any good boarding bouse for a Cam mall pntities. Uut no accurate informa style seated upon the ground, with a box ern Indiana his former home, he considers Df them never having seen the Territory before, The North West wind generally prevails at this place and perhaps with more force District Attorney Andrew J.

Isaacs oi ily to stop at until would have a bouse put up? for a table Durinf the eveninir we visited tne climate healthier and the sou richer, and being unlikely to see it again, unless urged Uun cn be had in regard to the mineral Louisiana. (.18) Mr. Bird stated that you intended. building than in the eastern states. The S.

and W. Marshaee J. B. Donaldson, of Illinois- rcourrr. until a geological survey is made a cabin near by made of sticks, prairie hay, At liis house he showed me a specimen of by the leading Slavery Propaganda on a similar uj vi mission and whereas the determination of Mis- and sods, with a door made of cotton cloth, coal he bad six barrels wluch was taken a College and large Hotel this next spring, have Mtds are commom, but rarely an East wind.

ler IS MBIM! VTV t'u-U you the bands and specifications, yet made out or I 111 DlSUl E. VV IVUIIDUQ 1I1X UVbV MM UUUJIVV and a fire-place and chimney of mud and out of a ravine near his cabin, the seam from rf wUheg of the legal resident yoters of tMs A writer for the Scientific American says it is It (the contract) let out? (19) There are quite a number of first rate active, energetie, young Modestt. Tliero is a resistless charm in a modest demeanor, which is worth more stones. We passed the evenins in a soci- wmcfl 11 was en is io incnes anu Territory, is boldly and publicly avowed by is his candid opinion that the western boys will yet bear "Old Dan Tucker," "Auld Lang Syne," aj cia a appearing satisfied with pioneer i my informant thinks it coujd be worked with many of her influential citizens Therefore, be 1 I i II i 1, tltftn all the arts with which designing wo men who would join a company early neiet spring and are desirous to hear particulars (20) men seek to captivate the opposite sex in Kansas, as no one ever heard of so freat extent of country as this, tliat did not he these characteristics. But to conclude, hae every reason ta lieve that this will nk one of the best States in the Union.

wilt mineral resources, gcograph-wl position, the bnmease trade of emigrants life and at the proper time we spread when earners commence running ol a has there been much emigration into Kansas since last (21) and at what time do our MnnVrt unon th oround he.fhre the on the Kansas. Je also miormea me mat 7 Meretricious attractions may chance to please to-day. but native excellence, with played on tne western waters' ny stenm, at a distance of ten miles. The Lafayette (la.) American, wants to know what could be more pleasant than the music of the locomotive, three or four, miles off, steaming you Hail Columbia," and We come with, songs to greet you." 1st. That, proclaiming the doctrine of non-in fir.

nn, FhrW mnmino. ta we should have mild weather until about you expect navigation to open so that we could terference in the affairs of the State of Missou the simple setting o( modesty, will delight time our departure? (22) were awakened from our slumbers by the the first of January at which time the high rij respectfully, but earnestly ami sincerely forever. 4.