The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-05-18

before seed time. Bot I do not wish you
10 think that I feel any want OF respect for
my old native cline; FAR re il from me-
Every country has lis advantages and disad.
yan,ages, for Il is rs God hath made it,
Whenever find myself mistaken, you will
find ne ready 10 acknowledge il; bat l
think we may have some confidence in the
reports of explorations and observations
made by scientific men, for several years,
and especially of those who have lived In
the country from 10 10 Is years. Those
emicran,s who come hom Ohio, Illinois,
Iowa, Michigan, and other western States,
all speak of The country as far preferable In
soil and climate 10 those they len; and |
think they will be The majority for the first
few years. One Hing here perhaps would
not suit some peoplu-llat is so much wind:
there is a strong breeze blowing most Of the
time, from some quarter II is seldom calm
for whole day; but that has its advana-
ges |, tends 10 make |, healthy, and drives
away The flies and other insects.
think they have splendid site for the
civ OF Lawrence. II |. slightly elevated
from The prairie, and falls again, gradually.
towards the river. II has large hill or bluff
a, the western bounds OF the city, contain.
ing good many acres, from the top Of
which there is q most extensive and beau
,iful prospect OF the river and country n
round. | imagine the sight will be magni-
iicent when Nature shall have fairly clothed
The earth in her robes OF green-,he prairie
with beautiful flowers, The trees in their
rich foliage. There are even now myriads
Of birds filling the air with The sound Of
their beautiful songs from early morn till
evenings shades. Surely this cannot be
an deception. Many Of our eastern folks
have turned back, who. like the Israeltes
OF old, saw some giants in the land, and
were afraid. They were not willing 10 fore.
60 anv comforts or pleasures OF their own.
or make any sacrifice for oihers-ihey were
promised land flowing with milk and
honey, and they expected 10 find The trees
loaded with honey and the streams running
with milk, and nothing 10 do but sil down
and eat. But God knew what was bes, ::
He sen, them of into the wilderness again,
until they could learn 10 appreciate those
gins he had in store for them. Here IS land
all cleared ready for The plow-as rich land
as The world ever saw-in some places II
can be worked with hoe, easily, and some
are making their gardens with hoe and
spade without any blowing. II will take
three yoke Of oxen 10 plow tho prairie The
frs, time: nfer that one yoke, or a light
span Of mules or horses. In making gar
dens, think all such tools as you use at
home for that purpose, would be convenient
here.
A man 10 make good beginning here,
ough, 10 have from $500 10 $1,000 afer he
gets here-,hough there are many here
who have GOT claims and had scarcely q
dollar TO begin with. I think j, would be
as well 10 hire blowing the frat year, alter
iha, two persons having their claims iogelh'
or, can have team between lhem-say
two horses or mules, with light wagon,
which will do for drawing wood or going 10
market. stated ,ha, the timber claims
were about all taken up abou, heIe, but
there is chance 10 buy out some good
timber land, from 500 10 $500 prairie
included-it is all good land for culiiyaing
am sorry 10 inform Mr.. Adams tina,
can do nothing with The power Of attorney;
they have been tried, but will no, go: Q
man mus, be on his claim or have a house
or tent thereon 10 hold possession. A ten
would be a good thing 10 bring along-lhey
can be had in 81. Louis a, from 81 TO $40
and will answer good purpose 10 live IL
for five or six months.
! II is of little use for me 10 mention the
market price Of things, as they vary &C
cording TO the supply, and may not be mex
week what they are this. Potatoes are
scarce aud Highland il would be well To-
those coming on: here 10 bring all tho seel
they conveniently can. White beans ar,
also high-say worth three dollars bushel
and not many 10 be had, though they may
be brough, in from The adjoining States
But we shall have things plentier ant
cheaper soon. think there will soon be ;
good business for mechanics here-somt
might be making their piles il they hat
good steam mills running here now--'her,
are several on ,hei; way and suppose vii
bs here and in operation soon-ihe one a
Lawrence does not begin 10 supply the de-
mand.
Tell J. Davis iha, have not been able Il
ascertain whether there is a good chance
for him 10 work nj his trade yet, as do no
wish TO encourage any one 10 come herr
, unless think he will be perfectly satisfied
|, but there will be timc enough for hin
7 yet, and will let him know jus, as soon Al
, can find something tina, he can rely upon
In all probability there will be goo'
! chance for him soon.
forgot 10 mention that Mr.. Sawyer ant
, Erany,ll, II ,kh,, s,nly Mt Ranuna Til,
when LEFT. They took a cold in comm.
up the river from ST. Louis. |, being coll
and windy a, that time, and perhaps wcr'
not as prudent as they shonld have been
they had a touch Of The lung fer, bui
were getting better whenI 'lcf. | also
found Mr.. Phillis.G1t Lawrence, who had
oeea tss rom The same cause, and after.
wards learned that he had LEI, for home. ]
think il would have been better for him had
he stayed here.
Now what have written is candid, and
are facts as far os have been able 10 ascer-
'ain-but, OF course, can tell yon more
alter more experience. regret that have
not been able 10 write 10 you before. |
think you or MIR. Adams or any oil our nc.
f""i'auSCo WIN WOulu lho lai'n'HS 800
gardening or raising fruit, would do well 10
come here. Still do no not wish 10 advise
might not like the country. can say
candidly iha, | do and so does my wife, so
far. wish that my folks were all here
tina, is IL they could all have enough to be-
gin with. | think Mr.. Odell would be de-
lighted with the country, judging from
wha, have heard him say. | should be
mos, happy To have you all come, but, as |
said before, will not advise.
Such appe,les as we have here is a eau
ton to provisions. Whoever comes here,
ough, 10 bring all the various kinds Of fruits
and garden seeds. But must bring this 10
a close. hope this may find you all en-
Toying health, happiness and prosperity
Tell Israel 10 write TO me when convenient
Please write soon, IL indeed you have
not started tor Kanzas;-there is time o.
nough ye, for the second crop. There is
nothing that wish 10 keep secre. in this, IL
you choose 10 lot any one who wishes bee
II.
Amer asking your indulgence for errors
and mistakes, | subscribe myself your true