The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-18

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from the Omaha Arrow, July asl
TOWN SITES IN NEBRASKA
;. A great rush ia now being made by emlssnts to
this favorable Territory; consequently everything
pertaining TO locations, prospects,, town sites, and
the country generally, viii be Interesting 10 our
distant readers. We shall therefore give, from
time TO tune, al such information as will b neoes
sary on these points, and herewith note tho town
sites which at present attract the most attention.
Omaha City may be considered among the first in
importance. II % situated directly opposite Bluff
City npon delightful slightly eminOnce, owe Cooking
in view The city Of Council Bluffs, the town OF st.
Msiy's, Traders Point and Council Point in Iowa,
and Winter Quarters In this Territory. IL extends
dire tly to the river landing, and back upwards Of
ry.r There are some 500 lots surveyed, toge sh-
er Wild large square on the summit Of the elera-
tcn Cor the capitol The streets are 100 feet vide
and alleys divide ca h block. There are number
of COOL clear streams and springs Of water In various
parts OF tho town site. A heavy body Of timber,
including many square miles. lies Immediately DO
low and adjoining the city, and the open prairies
stretch back from the river that win make the
most ielightful farms.
An extensive brick yard Ia In successful opera
ton, and large amount OF prime lumber and
shingles is looked for daily. A number Of houses
are already reared and hundreds are anttclpatIng
building this summer and fall. Preparation Is be
ing made for rearing large and comm 3dious build
ing mme diatcly, TO DO used at present as a State
House ana TOR 0mceS Tor atno vnrlouS departing ate
provided 1t should be equired BY the executive.
A good and commodious ferry beat runs every
day regularly between this city and Council
Bluffs. Much hustle and activity are cxhlbis<
BY many who are preparing to build aud remove
70 our delightful Territory. There Is fine body
Of rock just below the city. The next in impor-
lance Is Bellevue, some ten mllcs below this
city. II Is situated about three miles from the
river npon high and beautiful cninence, com
handing view for many miles around, inclu-
ding Bluff City, st. Mays ard Choteau. There
is timber In the bottoms below the sitc, aud
continuous body oil the way to this city. There
are good springs OF water at hand, plenty OF rock
near Of hand, with good farming lands around. Tho
old Mission House, the government agency bopd-
inSs and trading house Of tie American Eur Com
pany, are near the site. Mr.. Sarpy has ncw steam
iery boat which continrss to run across through
the bsiness part OF the year. but Il now laid 10 IN
I'll spripg. Fcnyinr, however Is doue with dstboats
Tor the psesent Fort Kesrucy is situated 30 nc 10
miles below the mouth a the Platte, and Is also on
the riytrand Ia also charming and beautifut ioca-
t.cn With all Necessary advantages for being tpid
u huih into thriving city. We cannot speak from
much observation OF this point.
Winter Quarters II also located u7on tue RIVER.
ssue cen miles above this city; pleasantly situated
Ton Lieh teGoh and inclined pane, giving !sr
ste FNtsy WOW Of toe coaa.gy fofA ersas distance