The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-04-26
Nebraska as it is, and. will be.

No families have removed to the Terri.
tory, neither have they right to do so.
until the Indians have relinquished their
claim and title to these lands. The first
county north Of the Platte, and west Of the
Missouri river, and east of the Horn, will
become the most populous county in Ne
braska. This is considerably well tim
bered. has lime quarries, stone coal, and
iron ore; and is an excellent, dry, rolling.
fertile region. The embryo city, opposite
this place, will be the capital, for the pres
ent, of the Territory, without doubt, and
will eventually be second to none in the
West but this city. Next in importance
will be the cities twelve miles each way
north and south of us, Bellview and Win
ter Quarters; making three very important
river cities in one county. Besides the or
dinary business importance Of this new
frontier river county in Nebraska, the
great Pacific Railroad is to pass through
and have there (probably at Omaha city,
or near) great resting house, before skim
ming the broad plains and leaping the
Rocky Mountains.
The great place in embryo, Omaha city
is located Immediately east Of this city
on the Nebraska side, and about three
miles distant. Bellview, the old mission.
ary and trading station. is twelve miles
below, but north OF the Platte river, and
has beautiful and commanding view
Winter Quarters is twelve miles above
and is the site Of the winter quarters of the
first Mormon emigrating camp. which is
also most beautifully situated. In fact, we
do not know OF three more charming and
delightful town sites on the Missouri river
than these. We would make slight cor.
rection of an article recently published in
the Keokuk Dispatch upon that subject
His informant was in error in regard to
the distance of coun,ry.back that was vel
timbered and good agricultural country
There is much worthless land, and that
too, destitute of timber, within $50 or zoe
miles west of the Missouri river; and al
though there is much good land and con
siderable timber, we would not have the
people find themselves deceived in an,
way by our neglect or assent.
There is no doubt that many will b.
disappointed and dissatisfied with the coun
try, as it has by very many been over
rated. 1t is not positive Paradise; ther,
may be cold, heat. and many other in
conveniences 10 offend. The climate ant
soil are both very similar to Iowa, excep
when you get far back from the streams
there you find sand and barrens.
Many who 60 there to settle will finall.
find homes in this State, or cross the Rock,
Mountains.
The principal reasons of this is gen
erai scarcity OF timber throughout thes
territories; this in time will be overcom
by the use Of coal. hedging. and tn
growth Of young timber, and every foo
Of these rich valleys will bud and blossom
as the rose. and the iron horse. with
kissing snort, bound through the defile.
on its way to or returning from the Pacific
laden with the silks. cashmere. and pre-
cious things from China, Japan and tn
Indies.
"a good time, ,is coming, boys.
itaa Wait a little longcr."i
Up. stir lively, work bravely, and pu
together. and you will be fortunate il upo
! the route Of this stupendous ,horoughiar,
I =. Council Bluffs Bugle..
r OF A shocking accident occurred Q
: the Hudson River Railro ad last ,Mond q