Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30
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~ 4A4A& August 10, HOOD
FRIEND F~URNks:--A recent attendance at
church, in the large dining hall Of the Doug
las House, in Omaha City, which the citizens,
by the kindness of Mr. Mills, the proprietor,
are permitted to occupy during the Sabbath,
for religious service, satisfied me that Nebras-
ka is settling with the right kind of inhabit-
ants, and the youthful CRY OF EXTENSION es-
pecially. The congregation was large, we'll
behaved and attentive; bearing the appearance
Of morality and religion. Many united in the
singing, which reminded US of olden times, in
the land of steady habits. As there is not a
finished church ediice in the town, and there
fore the necessity of r~esolting to a public
house for room; although the Catholic, Metho-
dist and Presbyterian orders have their houses
under way, and will be fnishei probably this
fall, and when completed, as anticipated, will
be ornaments to the city. There are several
other buildings going up for dwelling and store
houses, which win add greatly to the beauty
and convenience of the city.
The Capitol has reached the floor Of the sec
ond story, and will, probably, not be raised
higher than the square this season, and, there
fore, will not be ready for the reception of the
Legislature this winter, as was in the spring
anticipated. When finished, as designed by
the architect, it will be one of the handsomest
edifces of the kind in the United States. Sit
uated as It is, on the summit of Capitol Hill,
it can be seen from this end Of Extension
City," and also from Calhoun, Crescent City,
and Council Bluffs, in the State Of Iowa, and
commanding a large and extensive view of the
surrounding country, both sides Of the Nilsson.
ri river.
Walking on to the Park, we noticed a very
important Improvement going on, in the way
Of grading Famham street, which we under
stand IS designed to extend to the river, aDd
will, probably, cost when completed as nov
contemplated, over four thousand dollars
Continuing our walk to the landing, we noticed
S several new buildings, used for vGrious pun,
. poses, besides several large and commodiou
/ warehouses, and the Steam Sawmill Of SAILS
) berry & Smith, which is doing a good bushes
) both for the proprietors and the city. On re
turning to our horses, our attention was draw
towards some new stakes, which by inquir,
we asccrtained to be stations, on the line of tn
new military road, just completed by Capital
Dickinson and his engineering corps, betwee
y Omaha City and New Fort Kearney, a dis,anc
: of one hundred and eighty miles, at an expens
OF, probably, thousands of dollars, whilst on
y of our western field surveyors, would have l.
Gated the road for as many hundreds. Th
road passes up on the north side of the Platt
. river, through Elkhorn City, North Benz
Buchanan and Columbus, at the Ferry O
Loup Fork. The probability is that they wi
proceed Immediately to improve the c~rOssin.
Of all the streams on the route, and expend IL
money appropriated for the road.
From the business commencing in Oman
in the way of Agencies, Mercantile and n,
chanical occupations, it will certainly pros
profitable to the printer, in the advertising pa
rOnage, whilst some of those who are no
commencing with high hopes, will eventual.
find that all is not gold that shines, and othe
will realize ease and independence, and othe
fortunes, credit and honor everlasting.
Property has risen in value very rapid
since tie adjournment % the Legislature
!, Lots which could then have been purchas,
from 50 to 500 will now sell at from S;
to $4,000, and the higher the price, the me
; eager they are sought after.
7 Preparations are now being made to exteI
the already large limit Of Omaha and Florenc
!, aud uniIe the two and commence anew entt
- prise; and 1 believe it is also contemplated
enlarge the boundaries of Council Bluffs, so
to give that City a river front, making a toy
., connection of about twelve miles, and on
Do separated by the Big Muddy, which certain
70 should, entitle this precinct to the appellate
u of the City of Extension.
no HOME.
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