Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1855-07-26
FOURTH OF July IN KANSAS.

FOURTH OF JULY IN KANSAS.
The following is an extract from letter
written BY a young lady, now living near
Council City, Kansas Territory, to rela-
tive in this village: ~
Z Yesterday, we celebrated the fourth Of
JuIyi could you have been here you would
have been surprised on seeing what a, fine
table was spread before Us. It was eighty
feet long and more than twice 6lieds fat
tened calf was killed for the occasion, which,
was roasted and served cold. We had one
variety of the featl,ered tribe, nicely prerar-
ed aud served up in the same manner. Pies
and cakes in great abundance with good tea
and coffee. Has Litchfield ever provided
better dinner than have described on the
same occasion! not that remember. The
exercises commenced about II O'Clock with
prayer by Rev. Mr.. Lowry, our present min.
lister; then the Declaration Of Independence
was read in a-clear and distinct manner
then followed an Grafton by DR.. Keen, which
was the most eloquent and appropriate of
any have ever listened to; then music,
words written by Mr.. M. C. Haven, also, a
Poemby the same; lastly tile doxology was
sung, and all separated into different groups;
some to roam about the beautiful grove in
which we held the day in COMMUNICATION
of our Fathers Of &c.
The ladies showed their skill in setting
the tables; after dinner toasts were offered,
one was addressed TO ---- he being Vice
President of the day; cheers followed. The
best carriage (and only one) was sent for
US by Mr.. Oliver, New Yorker. Now by
whom do you think this carriage was man
nfacured. 1t was made by MI VIM. Rod
gers OF Litchfeld, CT, with name engraved
on the back. So you can say to Mr.. II.
that one Of his double carriages has 1aver.
sed the wild and romantic prairies Of Kan
sas Territory. There We're about 100 peo-
pie present. Do you not think we did we'll,
considering how scattered the population is
and the shortness of time we have any of US
been here Z The guns were all placed in
front of the "Coupcil House, before day.
light and fired ten times for the Governor Of
Kansas. ten times for our city, and ten times
for the Union at large. As
lean truly say, we have some smart go
ahead men here, as well as some very fine
young men whoTwill vie withnany Of the
s Bantam Boys" either in point of educa-
ton, general intelligence, or good looks.
There are three times as many young men
as ladies; some Of them are going east and
will return witt, their wives.
Tie settlers here are mostly Sc Eastern
people," well educated and religious. We
shall soon have schools, and children who
may emigrate or he born here will he able 10
obtain good education. AMethodist Oh.
is TO be built in the fall saw mill is now
nearly finished. We havesone store and
there will soon he another. There is good
boarding house here which is made Of hewn
timber, and plastered with lime stone, as
that article as well as the best of coal
abounds here--thongI the coal mines have
not been worked; we have plenty on our
claim. Marble Of the very incest quality is
found here. So. you may tell all wfs may
enquire that this is land Of plenty. enough
to eat, and the best of water to drink; a
healthy cliinate--apd strictly moral---if not
a religious people. We shall have paper
published heTe ina few weeks. We like
Kansas better and better, and it is not our
wish TO live east again, but for people east
10 come west. Land enough, though all in
This place is taken. We have neigi,bors
scattered all about US. Sister HI. and u,
and myself go 10 Council CITY 10 Meeting
occasionally, "a distance Of two miIes.)-
The gentlemen here hold a Lyceun, once in
two weeks, Of which -- is President.
We take the Tribune, so you see we know
what is going on in your part of the coun-
try. have seen two OF three numbers Of
the Litchfield Enquirer since have been
here, and can assure You they afforded me
quite a treat for read advertisements and