Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1853-02-18
TERMS OF ApVneTxs.xS,

AZ present the mhltary commandments Sta-
toned in the territory to protect the inhabi-
tants, assume to be rulers of the country, and
have by proclamation, forbidden researches of
this kind. do not believe there is such an
othar instance of wanton exercise Of arbitra-
~ power in our whole history. Even in de-
'spotic governments, the subjects in time Of
peace are permitted to 90 whittier they
please, and ascertain as far as they may, tho
relative advantages Of different sections of
the empire.
Besides coal, it is believed that tin, gold,
and iron ore have been found on the head
waters of the Kansas, but whether they ex-
ist there in any considerable quantities is I'M
Icertaln. Limestone or sandstone are every
where abundant.
9th. FACILITIES OF TRADE.-The MlSsou-
ri river, which forms the Northeastern boun-
Diary OF the territory for a distance of three
hundred miles, is navigable for steamboats, of
the larger class, and these ply daily from St.
Louis as far up rs the business will justify.
At present ST. Joseph, which is about one
hundred miles up the mouth Of the Kansas,
IS the highest point to which they make reg
ular trips.
The Kansas, too, viii probably afford the
means of transportation to and from the in
terror of the territory. There having been
40 business to Justify it steamboats, have not
yet tried the navigation of this river. Yet
there can be but little doubt of its being nav
igable for steamboats, Of a smaller size for n
distance of about two hundred miles.
Besides these advantages, there are
railroads now under contract, and in pro.
of construction from the Mississippi ri
the eastern boundary of Nebraska.
these roads starts at Hannibal and tcrmi.
at St. Joseph, on the Missouri river {
lance of about two hundred miles; the other
starts at st. Louis and ends at the mouth Of
the Kansas river, distance Of two hundred
and ninety miles, These roads will unite
with the great central trunk which is design
ed to connect the Pacific with the Atlantic
States,
This stupendous work is now engaging
the attention of our ablest statesmen, and
a great many projects are being presented to
the public for consideration. Its, doubtless
the most magnificent design that ever enter
ed the conception of the human mimi, wheth-
er we consider the magnitude Of the work
itself, or the incalcuabe benefits it will con-
fer upon the country.
There being no orgmized government for
Nebraska no lands have yet been surveyed;
nor is there even a judicial tribunal in the
country. But there is now bill before Con-
gress for the establishment ST territorial gov
ermennt, which, it is to be hoped, will be
fayorably considered, and acted upon at m
early day: But IS no pioneers have yet been
driven from the public domain upon which
they have sought home, under a democrat
ic administration, SO it is presumable that
the same liberal policy will be pursued by
that to be installed on the 18th of March.
Indeed, the settlement OF no country ever
was of creator importance III a national and
in pltlanthropical point Of view than this.
There do not less than fifty thousand emf
grants pass through this territory annually
on their way to California, Utah, Oregon and
New Mexico! Yet this vast multitude, up
on leaving the comfortable steamboats,, start
upon Their long and perlous journey totally
with, and iucreduIous of, the
dangers that surround them. Tho novelty
Of their situation cxilcratcs and impels them
rather to seek than to shun exposure. Thus
diseases are superinduced, and there being no
luman l,9bitati0n by the wayside, where the
'ick may find rcpose and good Samaritan
10 administer to his wants he is forced along,
'or the length Of the Journey and the danger
# delay compel the emigrant to press for
ward with ceasless diligence, until the haras-
5ed invalid, worn ont hy fatigue and weaken
ed by disease, is hurried to rhe grave
have no hesitation in saying that l be-
ieyc a thousand valuable lives would every
year be saved if this country were thrown
open to settlement, and placed under terrific
nj jurisdiction, so that settlements could be
extended along the great thoroughfares; for
thus the euigrant could become Injured to
the hardshipa Of his journey before leaving
he abodcs of civilization. \ conclusive cy-
idencc Of this is the fact that nearly all tho
lcaths between Missouri and California occur
within the first three hundred miles.
a considerable portion Of the Eastern
)art Of the territory lelongs to Indian tribes
who are settled upon it. and are harmless,
losPitabe people. AS they cultivate but
small part Of their lands, and derive no ben
Eft from the residue, they wish to sell itand
in such a way as to afford them apcmancnt
income. For example there are the Dele
own twenty-five hundred thousand
acres, and Yet DO not cultivate one thousand.
Ghc balance Is useless to the Indians, and an
obstacle 10 the settlement and
prosperity Of the country. 1t is hoped that
Congress will at its present session make an
to enable the President to treat
With these Indians on terms advantageous to
hem and to the country.
have now briefly answered, believe all
he inquiries addressed 10 me. It may not
)e improper to state that, not vet having
1een admitted to a scat in the House of Rep
| DO not possess the ranking
privilege However, | shall not neglect any
etters Of inquiry addressed to me- because
he writers have been mistaken in supposing
should receive them free Of postage
ABELARD GUTHRIE.
JANUARY eth, 1853.
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