Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-04-07
INFORMATIoN ron KANSAS
SETTI EMS.

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ing extracts from circular issued by the Sec
rotary of the New England Emigrant Aid
Company -
The principal advantages To bo derived ihro'
the Company are, diminution in the rates Of
faro, protection, as far as possible, from the i'm
position praciced on the unwary b. runners,
Spectators, and uihers-ad,ice through agents
in Kansas relative TO SOLICITING sites for settle
mems, aud, and (what we deem the parmonnt
adyanaro.) the opportunity Of forming com
muniios at once, md thus carly enjoying all
the benefits resulting from association, instead
Of locating, as is usually the case, at wide
spread distances, and in consequence genera
tons passing by, before any OF the benefits and
privileges Of settlements can be realized. Be
yoad attending Mcsc facilities, tie Company docs
not p'edge Hsslf; though, il its appeals to the
public be satisfactorily responded 10, il will do
whatever may be in its power in the way of
improvements, to promote the welfare, and ad-
vance the prosperity of snch settlements as orig
mate under its auspices.
Fdrc.-I'he passage fare for each adult from
here to Kansas City, Mo-, will be about $40
Until the Summer arrangement Of railroads and
steamboats, is made, aiier which il will be some
what less for children under years, passage
free, over II years full price, between 8 and
II half price. Ticleis must Be procured at this
Office, or through some authorized Agent Of this
Company
Meas and Lodging. These from ST. Louis
TO Kansas City are included in the price above
Stated but both are orfra charges prior 10
reaching 81 LouiS.
The Parties will spend the first night in Al
bany where the cost for a nights lodging and
breakfast at the Deleyan House, will be rs
cents. subsequently, accidents excepted, the
journey will be continued uninterruptedly to
ST. Louis, unless Sunday intervenes.
Amount Of BGggdge.-Each whole ticket
entities the holder to carry 100 lbs. of baggage;
half price tickets so lbs. All excess will he
charged at the rate of about 50 90 per 100 lbs.
If sent as freight, the charge will be from here
To St. Louis $3.4O per 100 lbs.
No Pledge Required, The emigrants come
hnder no written obligation or pledge TO the
company; they leave here free agents, and il
is hoped they will continue so TO be.
Neither is it necessary for an individual who
purposes removing to Kansas, TO become
member of the Company, in order to join one
Of its Paities. Unless such an one has ample
means, instead of subscribing for stock, let him
husband his means, in order to make them as
available as possible after he arrives at his uew
abode.
What 10 take, and ,chere to Juy.-Most ar,i-
ces not owned. had better not be purchased
prior to reaching st. Lonis or Kansas Civ
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such as is adapted to this section of the coun.
try also bedding, mot beds on account of
their bulk) and perhans some choice articles
of furniture, had better be sent along.
Ii regard to purchases. as well as for inlor.
nation about the Territory. desirable places
for settlement, &c, Parties on their arrival at
Kansas City are recommended to consult Sam
ell c. Pomeroy, ESD. one of the Company's
Agents, who will AZ all times cheerfully and
promptly furnish reliable information. and con-
scientiously advise shem how. in his iudre-
meni, thew arc most likely TO advance their
own interests, and aid in ACCOMPLISHING the
prime object had in view by the Companv.
Land. ho,c dcHiired-The land is 10 be mr.
chased Of The United States. at 81 .a5 per acre
I60 acres and no more can be taken and this
only by an actual settler in person: the indi-
vidual must he a citizen orthe United States or
have filed his declaration of intention to become
such, and either be the head of family, or a
widowcr, or single man. over the ace of 81
years. Payment NAV be made at any time ac
fer the Government Survey: but need no, be
until Immediately prior to the commencement
of the public sale of that section; within three
months after it had been surveyed by the Unit
ed States, it must be duly entered at the Req
istry Office of the District within which il is
located.
To quiet the fears of those who apprehend
that all the desirable portions of The Territory
have been, or in few weeks will be secured,
it may be sufficiet to say that there are mill
lions of acres from whiel, ffn, lois may be
selected, and that the quantity of land open to
ure-empti n is sufficient TO accommodate sew
enty-fye thousand families. embracing half n
million of individuals.
a Modes of onveyanee.-yehicles are almost
daily passing between Kansas CITY, Lawrence,
and Topeka, by which means those who Intend
sailing in the v;cnity or said ,o,yo. ,c;l ho