Same train passed on westwardly, but the rails spreading caused it to be ditched. Several of the cars turning down over the high embankment were badly damaged, killing a few persons, and crippling a number of others, some of whom it is supposed would yet die from the effects of the wreck. Stopped with family about ten hours, then on fast line was westward bound. Traveling all night and next forenoon passed over the Missouri river into Nebraska, and at midday reached Nebraska's capital, Lincoln city. Some degree of prosperity is visible in the capital city.
Business is all astir.
In afternoon Brother Moore and self, in buggy, came twenty-five miles over the prairie. The ride was enjoyable, and the prairie scenery grand. Evidently no want in these parts. Wheat was almost an entire failure. The returning prosperity cheers the hearts of the people, and the grass being heavy, hay is made in great abundance.