The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-28

VI suOOtiuK OOWu American clJlZc0B DuL LQ0L INT
same shall be applied for the dissemination of true
Anercan principles, and for the extension and per
p'' ~ JoHs LOCKWOOD.
RAISING EMIaRANTs IN NEW JERSEY.
There is some talk of raising company in Mercer
county for emigration to Kansas.
Pro-sIavery Accounts.
THE NEOsHo vALLEY-KANsAs.
[Correspo, dence Of the Missouri Democrat
NEosHo CRY tx. T.) May II, 1856.
Mosho C.ty~NeosSo Rirer and is 7Ti9utaries-
Price of City -Emigration-FFee STATE
Mass Meeting in Neosho- Resolutions Adopted
Beauty Of he Ne0sho Valley-1"s Ns0sA0 Va'
Southern Kansas has hitherto been hut little ex
plored by seekers after new homes, and the Low
ledge of it is but limited throughout the State.
will therefore proceed to give information which my
position has enabled me to collect.
Neosho City is the settlement commenced by the
Vegetarian Settlement Company, originated by
Henry S. Club, Of New York city. 1t is situated
nearly duewest of Fort Scott, from which place il
is about forty miles distant. The nearest approach
to it from the Missouri river is via Kansas City and
Ossawatamie. The Neosho is winding river with
banks from seven to twenty feet in height, and du
ring the recent rains it has overown in some places
on portion OF the bottom lands, but from the pre-
cipitous character of the river bottom, the water
rapidly runs away into the Arkansas, and two days
dry weather gives time enough for the flood to dis
appear and the river quickly assumes its clear and
regular character.
Throughout the country which this river blesses
with its ertizing element, line of timber varying
in width from one to one eighth Of mle follows the
course OF the stream; and every two or three miles
tributaries OF various MAGNITUDE also well timbered,
roll along between the gentle slopes Of the prairies.
These tributaries vary in size and length from
brooks with two or three miles of timber to sire
OF considerable importance, with from twenty thr.
ty niles OF timber. The prairie, as general rnle,
lies well. both for cultivation and for grazing. The
bottom lands cannot be excefed for fertility; the
slopes are sufficiently fat to retain good proportion
of fartiiizing properties, and well adapted fof
grain frnit, vegetables, &c. while the highest lends
are good enough for oats or pasture. The country is
rich in ccal limestone, sandstone and slate, all of
which are near the surface.
On one of the beautiful knobs jutting out from the
side OF one vast sweep Of upland prairie, and COM
mandpg fine view of the river, near Middle Creek
which runs through the park, the centre Of Nsosho
City has been fixed; and as the octagOn plan has
been adopted, the avenues are arranged to run to-
wards all points OF the compass from this command
ing eminence. Three of them will cross the river
at several points, and the others will branch out on
tie praiie, along Middle Creek; one to Fort Scott
another towards Kansas city, &c. Lots which were
purchased on Monday last at premiums, amounting
to $40, were sold on the following Wednesday at
premiums amounting to $l97 so, with a balance of
about one-third the lots remaining for further ad-
vance in prices.
Neosho City has thus made good commence
ment, and emigranss are coming in from all drec-
tons, as far as Mississippi and Georgia on the
south, and Canada, Maine, MASSACHUSETTS and New
York on the north and east majority Of the
States of the Union are already represented in the
Vegetarian and Octagon companies, both Of which
were originated by the same individuals. Old set
tiers are joining in the enterprise, and offering
their improvements and claims as stock.
On Thursday last, Neesho City was honored by a
visit from General John DALEY, who, by request, adj
dressed a meeting OF the citizens the same even
ing; with good effect.
Mr.. Burgess an established settler in this valley,
nrocdod api ~ cfo1a
They both addressed the meeting, and o committee,
consisting Of Messrs. Clubb Broadbent and Henri.
man, reported the following resolutions which were
unanimously adopted
Resolved that we the inhabi ants OF Neosho City and
valley heartily app of the present movement urging
upon Congress the Immediate admission Of Kansas as
tree at believing that the political condition
maintenance of the rights OF III people necessarily de-
mar speeoy action on this question.
an en- behalf Of the nesting dem 81
G rgress the admission CT Kansas free state.
Messrs. Club, Herman and Adams were ap-
pointed committee to draw up the petition. After
giving votes of thanks to the chairman and speak
NEE ing adjourned until this evening. It was an
enthusiastic gathering, by moonlight, in the open
air and may be regarded IS fair sample Of the
feeling of the great mass Of settlers in Neosho
Valley. The country here is rapidly filling up with
true hearted democrats, who are not under the null
LITIGATION influence but who intend to stand by the
principles OF democracy-thc right OF every people
to make their own laws, let the consequences to
themselves personally be what they may.
The Neosho Valley is now teemnR with verdure
and beauty; the plough is turning the rich sod Of
green and black, and the cattle are grazing on the
hills houses rising in all directions between the
park like knobs, studded with trees, If arranged
with the most exquisite taste of the landscape gar
dener. The spot which have selected for o home
is one Of the romantic loneliness. had to pay $65
premium for it, but would not now take $500 pre-
MUM. It is hill commanding fine view Of the
river and the city site, and is about quarter mile
from the central park. A travellers log cabin,
where stores have, doubtless been deposited, Is al
ready the spot and the trees around arranged
with perfection of landscape beauty which art
could never have secured. It is spot worth five
thousand miles journey to secure, and having come
that distaece am well satisfied with the result.
General Daley has become SO enamored with this
location, that he has decided to become my neigh
bor and we together intend to start in few months
the Neosho Talsy Times, believing that paper in
this locality is essential to our prosperity. The Ge
neral will make tour through Indiana and Illinois,
where he will secure subscribers among his hume
rous friends and acquaintances.
The Post office nearest this locality is Fort Scott
and letters addressed to friends here should bear
the superscription, "Neosho City, via Fort Scott
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