The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-06
From KANSAS Territory.

We are permitted (says the South Cdrolinian)
to publish The subjoined extracts from letter re-
ceived from young Carolnian, addressed TO his
uncle in this pAace.
II will be seen that he is quite enthusiastic in
his praises of the Territory, and especially of the
town OF Leavcnworrh, where he has located. Vie
also expresses his confident belief that Kansas
will be slave State, and hopes that some OF the
Carolina boys may be persuaded to omlgrate to
Kansas. We subjoin few extracts from the
letter:
81 have established myself in this town (Leav-
enworth) permanently. 1t is altogether new
town like the country. 1t is situated about two
miles below Fort LeavenworIh, on the Missouri
river: was laid out about four months ago. 1t is
beautiful and charming localion-the prettiest
site have seen for a town. 1t is on an elevated
position, commanding fine view oil the noble
river; the whistle OF the steamboat is always
heard, the river is at all times navi gable
There are row about forty houses in the town.
and new going up daily. II is the largest
town in the Territory and will always be, and it
is generally conceded that it will be the largest
town west Of ST. Louis. 1t has every natural al.
vantage, and is surrounded by rich fertile and
beautiful country. Indeed | say that the
country back OF this town is the mos: beautiful.
picturesque and richest country have ever be-
held. 1t is ons continued uDduatng, beautiful
prairie country, inIerspersed with timber. Six
months ago all of this beautiful country was TO.
tally unoccuped-one broad hunting ground for
the wandering red man. Now for miirs back the
country dotted over with the cabins Of the squat.
ers, built to secure their claims. This is indeed
noble country for hundreds OF miles into the in.
erior-.a country rich in all the resources neces-
sary TO the comfort and convenience OF man.
Noble streams course over her broad bosom. We
find wood and prairie alternately, between which
he Soiilar M take his chOicR vhiIe find
mbedded in It's bosom inexha usiIble mines of coal,
which supplies the difficulty which the settlers
might have in ob!aning wood. Rock is abund-
ant along the rivers, creeks and branches, with
which the settler can build his fences, and thus
again remedy the want of wood. The soil is
rich, loamy and loose, and the climate is the most
delightful and pleasant, healthy and saIubrlous.
1t is my humble opinion that it is the place Tor The
poor man Of every occupation and profession !;
and the natural advantages OF the country are
greater and offer greater inducements to the farmer,
either wealthy poor, than most any other por.
ton Of the Union. The title to the lands are free
and unincumbered Of the Indan title, at least most
Of it. 1t is fast settling up with noble, energetic,
and good men indeed the rapidity with which it
is settling is unparalleled in the history Of any
Territory formerly settled 10 this Union.
The soil and climate we'll adapted 10 sla.
very, and it will in all probability be slave State
In the spring and coming summer we will have a
large emigration of the adventurous spirits of Ken
| lucky, Tennessee and other slave States. We are
determined to make it slave State, and if the
South will do her duty we will have no difficulty
in accomplishing our purpose. Whitfield, our
delegate to Congress, is a pro-slavery man, and
Was elected upon that issue by large majority.
These facts being known to every person residing
here, can confidently say to my Southern friends
;,L ho;.
erty-come all that can, for Kansas is certain TO
be of the glorious constellation of slave States.
! We have not had election for Legislature as
yet, consequently we are, strictly speaking. with.
out law; but | can soy TO the honor Of Kansas
pioneers, that there cannot be found anywhere a
more orderly, honorable, quiet people. The set
tiers themselves have established what they call
"squat.er's court" for the trial of all disputed
claims. We have not all the comforts and conve-
niences of the old States, nor can we expect them
difficulties and hardships are incident to new
country"