The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-15

tfrom tAsH- Mary (lovs) Gazette, Juas IL
we are highly s.sslhsd 70 Learn fro, from our ex.
has commenced In good earnest the settlement Of
Kansas and Nebraska. Large numbers have crossed
the Missouri river, at 6t. Joseph, aud commenced In
good earnest the foundation OF their future homes
some plougbing, some building, and some making
large public highways from the growing city OF 81:
Joseph eading OF {, the west through the beautiful
groves and plains Of Kansas.
At old Fort Kearney. on the Missouri river, there
is already large ana thrifty colony Of new settlers
who, like all other frontier men, are engaged In re-
deeming the southern border of our lovely Nebraska
from the wild beast and savage. and planting per-
maneDtly the stancard Of civilization and our gorl-
Gus stars aud stripes upon 1t.
Just Opposite our neighboring city Of Council
Bluff may now be seen the busy surveyor, the
woodman, and tho professional man. not only
" marking out their claims" but performing the
more substantial duties OF the citizen.
Here, too, just opposite our city, II Is cheering to
witness the signs OF that growing r0.perty that is
TO mark the future course Of Nebraska Of all the
bright spots upon the west bank Of the turbulent
Missouri, the sun seems TO shed his early rays aud
evening beams, with most lustre upon che ptateaus
and plains OF the embryo city OF Believieu. The
keeDeyec frontier man, fascinated b, its beauties,
and invited by it, rich virgin soil and unequaied
commercial advantages, has mt been 0w 10 lay
the foundation Of one of hose temples Of liberty
from which is to bc suspended the flag Of the bright
est star Of the American constellation. The enyi-
neer. the mechanic the merchant, and not the least
their eyes and hearts upon It, aud not many ,oas
will pass until manifest destiny" win give it its
metropolitan position.
But the settlements are not confined to those To-
catics only, but all along the Missouri river tor
three huncred miles. upon Neblask 1.-THE be latiial
valley OF which is soon to receive the loo ,ton OF
the greet highway OF nations--tne Loup Fork and
the fis Horn are fast becoming the scenes of the
busy white man, with his higher civilization.
The people of the Great West OF every State,
have set their hearts upon it, and they wilt suffer
no further delay, but will move on the great ball Of
progress in spite of all opposition. q government
has IN vain iuterp0sed obstacles nj every step in
tteadvance Of the western settlement. Bus those
Obstacles like chaf before the wind, have been
swept off, ano the column has moved steadily on;
and onward is now the decree, and The powers OF
earth cannot stop it.
Then, here goes for Nebraska Three cheers for
he. proud triumphs, and three to those WHO have
been instrumental in breaking her letters.
II you desire favorte location in the land OF
PROMISE" you must be up and moving "while IL
Is called to-day, or you may be compelled to be
satisfied with place but little superior 60 the choice
locations Of the neighboring States
SLAVERY IN KANSAS.
fCcrreepondence OF the cofim bian
INDEPENDENCE, Mo-, June u, 1854.
We arrived here about week ago, for the pur-
pose Of settling in Kansas, and contributing our mite
to prevent slavery cusing the farest part Of crea-
ton. We have made one short trip over into the
Indian country, and satisfied ourselves that a man
can get almost just such a home as he pleases.
never richer land in my life, and it appears in
exhaus.itle. We saw aIn0og the Shawnee Indians
some Of the best farms that we ever saw in our
lives.
The only drawback is this slavery question. Mis-
sourians have already focked to this Territory by
hundreds; many slaves are already in the Territory.
Even at the Methodist mission they are heathenz ing
the blacs in order 10 CbIistiaDize the red man. A
few Mssourans thought In the start that they would
regulate the settlement OF this wo0c Territory.
Northern men were ordered of: lynAa1ng was freely
Aff {txI ruff Gfafo frf3fa az Lnrf
Lcavenworth, merely because hey happened to be
born north Of Mason and Dixon's line. Some North
ern men were actually driven OF; others fright
ened awey. All m anner Of lies were told, and mis-
representations made in order to keep Northern men
away. But now the charm Is broken. dozen
families Of free Hoers drove ahead, and have COM
menccd u settlement upon Kansas river Ameeting
is called on July 3, q those friendly to making Kan
sas free State.
Emgrante from Iowa, illinois and Indiana are ar
irving daily. Ten days will not pass until the cabins
of at least two hundred opponents Of slavery will
be in progrcss Of construction. few more and
We shall be invincble. All VIC want Is for every
Northern nan-eycry Northern famlly--who have
their minds this Territory, to come on 1T once.
This slavery question must be met and decidcd ncw.
Let slavery once get foothnd and she will he
hard 60 rcut, whilst proper demonstration now
will scare all the shareholders out Of the Territory
and prevent more slavery from being brought here.
Let inc, therefore say TO one and all VINO ever
design coming hero, to come at oncc; time is t.
be lost; you will find every assistance TO get good
claims rendered to you that is possible. As soon
can become little better acquainted with the
Territory, will write you = full description.
correspondent of the Ohio State .I00Yaa!, writes
from Keokuk, Iowa July |, as follows =
Intimately connected with this subject, Is that Of
slavery in the new Territory of Kansas. believe
have expressed to yon my conviction that slavery
win be established there. Every days observation
but strengthens this conviction. 1t lies Immediately
west Of and adjoining Missouri and thousands from
that State who are .pro-savery men, are now squat
ting there Organizations are formed, both ia and
ont OF the Territory, to protect and encourage the
| slaveholding interest Several meetings have been
| held by these squattcrs, wherein resolutions have
been passed declaring their purpose TO protect each
] other in holding slaves, AT al hazarls. They dc
nounco and refuse c0untenance or protection to all
who do not endorse their sentiments. In short, al
| their influence, together with that OF the general
| government, will be yigilantly employed TO make
Kansas slave State: They design TO bully and
thern man who will not agree to subscribe to
| their articles Of faith. Northern settlers go "a
improve farms and to make future homes. They
| do not want to quarrel and fight with their neigh
bors. They have no time TO spend in that sort Of
business, and to avoid these difficulties they will
| generally 20 TO Nebraska. If population opposed
to slavery goes there, it should have good backing
and such an understanding as will enable them Ia
act IN concert IL seems to me inevitable that the
shareholders will have the start; but when the day
comes for forming State constitution, the emf
4 grafton from the free States and from Germany
may, ana nope VIII make itself fclt IN the re
enactment Of the compromise Of 1920, in the funJs
mental law Of the land.
! feel like cursing the man, or the men, that have
again opened this slavery question: and thas created
the feeling and excitement that now prevails, and
must continue for some time. on this subject. The
North, II true to ITSELF never consent to thai
institution established In a vast territory where Il
had been prohibited and where 1t did not exist ant
especially to II established by such foul and cor
rupt means as are now employed.
! Affairs In Washington.
Correspondence Of the Baltimore Sun
WARRINGTON, July IL, 1854
! The Fishery and Reciprocity Treaty. Commission
10 M0drid.
II Is very important in relation to the harmony
and prosperity Of all the parties to the fishery and
reciprocity treaty, that il should be concluded with
out delay. But Il cannot be aunnnsed that the Sen