Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1856-03-05
KANSAS CORRESPONDENCE.
Lr.v..woar. crr. K. T., Feb. u. Is

are now generally quiet throughout the
Territory. There has been no fighting
since the affair at Easlon, on the 18th of
January, when two men were killed, one
of each party. s
l observe that wherever ! have been,
and especially in this town. the pro-sla
very men speak their sentiments freely
on all occasions, and denounce the '..abo-
litionists" in no measured terms, while
the Free State men in the meantime,
hold their peace, seldom speak of the
subject. except among themselves, and
always avoid discussing the question
with one of the opposite party. This led
me to suppose that the pro-slavery party
was much the strongest hereabouts. and
had everything their own way. but since
1 have become somewhat acquainted. l
End that such is not the case, by any
means. The Free State party has a
large majority in this locality, as well
as throughout the Territory.
Leavenworth City is situated on the
Missouri River, three miles below the
Fort. A prettier site for City cannot
probably be found on the river. II is
laid out in valley. between the bluffs.
A small creek runs along the south edge
of the town plat, puts into the river near
the south west corner. From this point
to the north, there the river runs due
south. the ground rises gradually about
half mile to the top of the bluffs. To
the northwest and west, up the valley,
the ground is quite level, and above the
reach of high water. On the south bank
of this creek. the bluff rises abruptly,
the Top overlooking the whole town. The
first house was built sixteen months ago,
and now there are about 400 houses and
500 inhabitants. Town lots, 25 feet
front .by=l5o deep. on the principal
streets, sell for from 500 to $1,000, sc-
cording to location, the purchaser get
ting no absolute title until after the lands
are brought into market. The town is
OH the Delaware lands, which our Gov
ernment has bought eonditi9nally- our
treaty with the DelaWares stipulatiDg
that Governmet survey the lands, and
selIthem in legal subdivisions, and town
lots 10 the kighest6idd and give the In
dians the proceeds, less cost of survey
ing. &c. Consequently, if the conditions
of the treaty are complied with in dispo-
sing of these lands, the present occupants
and claimants, will stand no better chance
Of buying them, than any body else
This objection to Leavenworth is strong
ly urged by rival towns, still have not
the least doubt but the Delaware squat
ters will eventually make good THEN IL
ties, without difficulty.
The late extreme cold weather has
caused the land surveyors TO suspend
operations, but they will commence
again as soon as the snow disappears,
and in a few weeks all north of the Kan
sas River, one hundred and twenty miles
west from the Missouri River, will be
surveyed. The land Office has been lo-
Gated at Lecompton, and it is expected
the sale will commence early in the sum-
mer.
A very attractive and exciting sport is
hunting the coyote or prairie wolf. Any
number Of them may be found within
two or three miles of town. went out
with a party a few days ago. and We
caught ten of them in few hours
There were eight in our party, all mount
ed, and armed with revolvers. We had
a pack of dogs, some fourteen in plumber
each one Of different variety. They
were of all sorts, sizes and colors-a ca
nine multitude curious to behold, and
when in full chase after wolf they let
forth their voices in one grand Jortissin10,
in which might be heard the deep bay
ing of the bloodhound, with all the in
termediate tones, up to the sharp yelp Of
the whiffet. Added to this, was the
blowing of horns and shouts ef the hun
ters. Such n ''horrible din," / venture
to assert was never before heard in these
regions.
The route to Kansas from the east
NAV be travelled with comfort and safe
ty, when the Missouri River is navigable,
which is usually about nine months Of
the year. Twenty five or thirty dollars
will pay ell the expenses Of one person
from Cleveland to this place. My oPin-
ion that Kansas win yet be free State,
gains strength every day. The Free
State majority at present is sufficiently
large to allow a wide margin for 4" Bor.
der Ruafans" and otherillegal voters. and
in all probability the emigration the en-
suing season viii be much the greatest
from the northern States. That such
may be the case, thereby securing this
beautiful Territory to the blessings OF
freedom is the sincere wish Of,
Yours, truly, Kansas.