New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-19
THE FOURTH IN KANSAS.


Among the patriotic shouts which rise on thu
"gloIious Fourth" from all sections OF the Union,
il is eminently fit that those raised in ksnsas
should reach the ears of the Nation. The pecu-
liar circumstances under which the occupation
of the Few Territory TINS far has taken place,
render more interesting and significant all
tokens on the psrt Of the much enduring emf
grants Of attachment TO the Constitution which
has not here protected them in the enjoyment OF
either civil, political or religious rights, In
view Of this fact propose to give brief ac-
count of the manner in which the national Sab
bath was observed in this place; settlement OF
some nine months age, but which bids fair to
distance older competitors in the race.
The dsy was prcpitou', and at lOi A. NJ. s
large audience had assembled in lovely grove
on "Dragoon" River, west of the town-site, on
the farm of Mr.. Rice, where seats, tables aud
speakers stand, il closed and covered by green
bougbs, had been prepared by the energetic
Business Committee. / can give TO better idea OF
the exercises of the day than by copying the pro-
rramre in full for-and am proud to say II,
that YOU NAV know that we are business men as
well as patriots-it literally and faithfully fol-
lowed:
/ .usie bv the Chcir.
As1rss and reading Declaration of Independence BY
h9 : MusseH -l5 ira. Ode.
5. oIs,on, b, j. ". KEss SD. n, D. c,..os.,
!. POEM, b. N. c. HAvEs, Esq
9. Music by the Choir.
g. BenesiiciiOu.
After these exercises the whole audience sat
down to cold dinner provided by mutual dom,
.iens. And here, as well as in the other proceed
ngs Of the day, ras surprised at the excellence
of the arrange nents and the fare The good cheer
was most abundant, and gave unmistaksbe assur.
suce that the good genius of American homes had
presided over its prepar alton.
The toas,s were drunk in cold water, not drop
of Intoxicating iqaor being aHoref on tiesgroanf.
i will not weary you with full list but only give
few of the most significant. OF the regular ones
/ select the A.
homes Don L57sn vii BE- oltanSte 70 inasrt-t, the
land Of cur she add another u the proud COO
7 Comm CIV a promising infant-rn.y she be
alone and ia due time attain the full bloom Of ma
sth The home. and friends LEFT behind u.'Msy
mste homes 30 reIceins the old mat Old ien VI"
oh TSe Frr.dsnt q the United s,.te."May he honor
,ise By the wi and the ability 20
prove sqsssr Sovereignty" grand principle, instead Oh
ith' "Goyernor Reeder-Hone. able and eourassoasf
we arc true shall ain and defend nm 70 me
Among the volunteers were toasts for Free
Education" Temperance" The Empire
Estate" "The Keystone State" Horace Gree
"ley," &c The responses were spirited and happy.
The most perfect good humor and satisfaction pre-
vailed, while the interest manifested was intense
Nowhere in the States have ever attended
celebration so happy in all its features Not cir
cumstance occurred to mar the general good
feeling. -,
wish to say in this connection that Couacil
City," heated by the American Settlement
Company" whose office is at No lio Broadway,
New-York, occupies the most admirable site
have seen in Kansas. Ii is almost encircled by
the streams known as Dragon" and - witz-
"ler's," whose confluence is just below the city
site; is high and hestl ful in general position, well
supplied with materials for building aud fuel, hay.
ing abundance Of the purest water and is the cen
ter Of the richest and finest prairie region In the
world. Ii occupies the center o; what must be
the State of Kansas, and will scarcely a'old being
its permanent Capital. The great Santa Fe road
gives il the best means Of communication with
Missouri ard the East which can be found in the
Territory. Like all other settlements it has SUI
fered from want of a saw-ml but one " now be-
ing erected and will soon be in operation. In
proof Of the health of the place, will state that
not single death has occurred among the resi-
dents.
Politics are quiet. Gov. Reeder has returned
10 us. and we deyoutly trust that he will be sus-
tanned efficiently by the Administration, as he most
assuredly will be by us, so far as our ability goes.
We are beginning to feel as though the worst were
over, and are strengthened in our resolution to
stand firm on the principle we cherish. Only give
us more good men a brisk emigration next Fan
viii put us beyond danger And give US capital :
thousands OF dollars to-day, in this place, might be
invested with the Echest results
We have already the largest mail, by far, on the
road, and one of the largest in the Territory
Twenty copies of THt TRIBUNE are already taken
here, and another club is being formed. W.
PoPuL.rIos OF SULLyAs CoUsrY.-IHe Monticello
rU.-I.-~. o,~s. C.rars re.urrs have been received