The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-06-09

oxen, the corn is dropped in, and moth
ing is to be done tiil harvest. In after
years an ordinary team and one hand
viii raise more than double on new land
in the east. there being no stulnps, roots.
or stones, and the soil is some of the
richest IN the world" .is.s 8 '9as
"narch I, ie55. .
You may say to your people that
they may start in time to be here aboue
the first of April. They viii have moth.
ing to gain By coming earlier. But let
them fully understand that they must
be prepared to meet realities. Caution
Them to beware ofEstories whichsxill Be,
told by disafected persons and prs-slas
very men. Tel them to 90 out and see
our place, and if they do not like it, then
to go WI ere they please and find another
as fine BE sEss-1l - - Z s@ <
/" You need not fear for. our success
now. We are planted upon basis that
l believe is sure, and beyond failure
0ureity is all surveyed and well marked
cut; and if we are prcspered believe
Council city in six months viii be the
most flourishing place in the Territory.
!" We want 3 brick. burner very much.
There is an excellent bed Of clay. which
responsible man may obtsin to work
on, on very favorable terms. L had had
cough year when came 10 Kansas.
and diseased lung; have not coughed
all winter, but have gained ten pounds
of flesh; and all here have grown fat."
a March 81, 1855.
'' Everything looks bright and clear
now. have been to all our settlers, and
engaged all who have cabins to keep and
feed every person they possibly can, fur
nishihg provisions till they get their ps.y.
We have made bed-steads with poles.
two tiers high, in our large boarding
house, which is not quite complete. and
beds may be spread on the floor, where
great numbers may sleep without charge.
Everybody here feels anxious for the
success of our enterprise, and will do all
in their power for newcomers. You may
assure all that every latch string will
hang outside the door They viii have
plenty of coarse bread, moIasses, tea,
coffee, and some wheat bread, but no luz
uries Board is 25 cents meal, aad IS
a week, but think few viii be able To-
find board by the week. AS soon as q
man gets claim he win be encouraged
to 60 and live on it. New settlers arrive
almost daily, and some have come from
the eastern States. They are writing to
their friends to come to Council city. I
am pleased to find allsay they find things
here as you told them. They have high
iy complimented your candor and fair
dealing with them. Ifeel proud and en-
couragcd with things as findstham. stss
The best of prairie lands are still to
be had. Some gentlemen, seven in
number, who came out last week, say
our claim site cannot be surpassed for
beauty and surrounding scenery. / am
pleased that the directors ordered the
limestone quarries and some Of the coal
mines to be freely opened to settlers for
six months. They win be very useful 70
them. Our plans are all liberal. and
have popularity in consequence. ] rem
der every assistance and information in
my power, and have been much thanked
for it. We are becoming by word for
our beautiful sites and excellent coal.
water and central location. Mr.. D..
writes me that he thinks of coming out
to see us this summer, 1t would do him
a great deal of good to see our beautiful
place. Ihave sat up all one night talk
ing with Mr.. WiRehel, and feel that /
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