The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-11

gentleman now in our city, who has recently
travelled over large portion OF them, and VINO
takes great interest In seeing them settled by
Tree population
HKBRAsKA AND KANSAS.
The Territory OF Nebrasks, as organized under the
hin Of Mr.. Douglas, comprises all the unorganized
territory Of tie United States, lying between Iowa
ard Minnesota on the east, tns British POSSESSIONS
On the west and the parallel Of 40 deg north latitude
on the nth. The governor is to fix the temporary
seat Of government.
beginning at point on the western boundary Of
the State Of Missouri, where the thi .ty seventh de-
gree Of north latitude crosbes said boundary thence
west on said parallel to where 1t crosses the bounda-
70 latitude thirty eight thence following said boun.
Diary to the eastern boundary Of the Territory OF
Utah, on the summit Of the Rocky Mountains thence
north on said summit to the forteth parallel Of lsti
tuds, thence east on said parallel to the western
boundary Of Missouri, thence south said bounds
~ u Missouri to the place OF beginning.
Much Of the Territory of Nebraska Is unfit for i'm
mediate cultivation, or occupation by civilized com.
nnAities But large portion, immediately west of
Iowa, and in the vicinity Of Coun IL Bluffs, and SO
down to st. Joseph, and also upon the Nebraska
river, equal TO any State in the Union In richness
and LesSss Superior ,S N beauty and Of
scientific men assert, some day bear up gigantic
growth Of vegetation to supply the wants Of civili-
zstion cannot say; but 1t seems most reasonable
j immense
through which passed In Missouri, were once un.
covtNd like the great plains of Nebraska and West
ern Kansas. There are some Of the 6nost sites for
towns on the Missouri, particularly opposite st. Jo-
railroad route terminates from the Mississippi valley
Whith must make them the centre Of q large trade.
The Te' rtory Of Kansas is, most of it, fine sgri
cultural region All that portion Of it wateredrby
eeeded IN the world for beauty and fertility. Tn,
southern portion, bordering upon the State Of Mis-
souri,, around Council Grove, is perfect garden In
rchI ess, with abundance Of water and full OF lead,
Iron and copper The mining district, which COM
mences in Jasper county, Missouri, the border couu.
y, extends into Kansas to an unknown distance.
On the northeast border, near where the Missouri
river crosses the State lne there are extensive can
Missouri coal fields. In the vicinity Of Fort Scott is
one Of the finest timber regions. As q whole, IL
semi ares tavorably with Missouri or Kentucky aud
Is better than New York. The pa sage Of the Ne
No N to the wealth Of this Territory, viii hasten its
settlement, and bring 1t into the Union a. free
Bate within I'VE years. do not consider there is
Any danger, comparatively, Of its ever becoming
fOr II Il much Missouri but because the tide
Of emigration 10 from free States and from European
countries, where the curse is known and detested.
Bot will not deceive the Northern public by any
false representations Of the character OF portion
Of the squatter inhabitants. Already some thres
thousand square miles Of the best OF this beautiful
Territory has been staked out" by people from
Arkansas AID Missouri, square mile to the man,
who are fanaticslly opposed to settlers from
Northern States. But these men-desperate
characters and outlaws-do not own many slaves,
ard although they win vote to make is . slave
oate, and probably lynch and murder some Of the
Nertheln Settlers still their n0Aoers are impotent
70 s1rse 1t with human bondage. Tho Missouri
aavehoders not organizing societies for the set
tenent Of Kansas, and very few slaves will be taken
nom either Missouri or Arkansas to that Territory.
ma n1uuo In
Missouri, and, without an exception, they told me
that they desired Kausas to be settled as fec
State. lNepped at the dwellings Of many Nilsson.
1aaAs, and do mot now remember to have seen
nan who was In favor Of the Nebraska bill, or who
ID not feel that Douglas had done more injury to
The peace Of the country than forty Presidents could
However, wish to be distinctly understood, when
tere, er small parties, 70 take up residence near
he Missouri squatteTs, unless well armed aud de-
ternmed to defend their rights. Large parties will
ma IN Kansas, which they can settle in peace.
1here arc some Of the squatters AMI traders who
WIN tell the truth TO the real character Of differ
snt locations, but most Of them viii lie most unmsr-
Westpsrt the traveller win fnd Col. A. G. Boone,
IN Obhgixg gentleman. He ID q descendant Of
Daniel Boone, Of border notoriety. At Indepesi-
snce Dol Gilpin win give information that can be
relied upon.
landing from st. Louis, together with Kansas vii.
hGe, near the mouth Of the Kansas river. small
Steamboat runs regularly in high water up the
Kanaas river, 70 near the Smoky Hill Fork. The
: as 1ne q any in Ksnsss, perhaps. vii b
reached by the regular stage route 70 Santa Fe,
or from Bonneville to Little Usage, Missouri,
thence ont across the country west. The Pot
tawattomie Mission, Union Town, and Fort Riley,
On and near the Kansas river, and from one hum
dred 70 one hundred and thirty miles from West
port are nne sections Of country. Single travellers
bed better 80 on horseback, but large parties viii
have mentioned with emigrant wagons. I saw sew
eral caravans on the great Southwest Springfield,
(Ae.,) read from the Missouri river. But any we'll
disposed and intelligent man win find his way nm
would say to the uDinitiated that squatters, the
world over, are very sensitive OF their rights and
always combine to maintain them; therefore, IL
stands man in hand TO be Is careful e. Is conss-
that many Of their regulations arc not considered
good law In constitutional countries.
an happy to hear that the first train Of emigrauts
forwarded under the EmigTants Aid Society, are
On their way TO the much talked Of land. / trust
thsy have experienced guides and reliable le aders
The Eastern and Northern man has much to un-
learn after reaching the Mississippi river. But
need not detail particulars; experience Is better.
KANSAS sQUATTER MEETING.
In accordance with previous notice, large mum.
and Wakarusa assembled at Coon Point on Saturday,
July 22d. The meeting was organized by electing
John Homer, Esq, president; 8. J. Woful, secre-
saxy, and j. 8. Livingston, marshal. The following
resolutions were reported, and adopted unani-
mously:-
Resolved. That TO constitute claim valid, the
claimant shah write or carve his name initials on
blsxed tree, some other prominent indic Gator Of
said claim, also blazing stalking the boundary Of
al claim, and builaing . foundation for house.
This shall hold good until sixty days after the treaty
that the claim was first made by himself.
Resolved, That no one shall be eligible to hold
claim, unless he be twentyone years VI age, the
hesd Of family.
Resolved, That in al cases we agree to be gov.
esnsd BY thee Ultimate surveys.
Resolved, That we further agree, for mutua, pro-
section Of each other, to drive 0 by physicA force
necessary after slfcient notice Is given, any who
nay attemptto deprive rs Of our claims, mace in
acc0soence wish the above provisions.
Resolved, That all difficulties and differences
ehall be adjusted By the assnc]ation vote Of tuo.