The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-11


LnooNroS K r April -, 1857.
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There but battle 10 chronicle today tho newly ap
pointed United States Marshal for KAnsas win therefore,
be the principal theme Of odsys eptis, let devote
paragraph very brief sketch Of the Anteoedens and
political prochvUes Of United States Aarahal Dennis.
Enss 8 Dennis, the appoinsee, was born In New.
burg, Orange county, ~ Y, some forty years ago. In
1885 Mr. Dennis removed The State of Illinois, and located
himself in Clinton county Of that sate where he devoted
himself 10 farming. During his sojourn in Hnnois, Mr.
married the widow of the Hon. Charles sade an ex mem.
Der Of Congress from that state. Mr.. has moreover,
represented the democracy a member Of the Legsla.
ture Of his adopted STATE having servod two years The
House and four In the Senate, during which time he
many Arm friends among the most distinguished pohi
clans of the West In politics he has always been an
wagering national democrat In person he rs rather TALL
well made with dark hair and most determined of
coansenance; he speaks but little but kind though
tier reserved in his Mr. Dennis did not seek the
ohce which he holds In fact tho first inmaon that
he had OF his appointment was through the medium Of
a elegraphic despatch from Western member Of Con-
gress in Washington, announcing the fact We believe
him 10 be actaaed by sincere desire 10 do his duty and
long he continues conservative, win have best
wishes for his success. t.... .....s
And BOW 1t may not be amss 10 say . few words 10
those contemplating trip 70 Kans In the nrst paoe
think It over well. Kansas is not o modern Canaan
"honey'' ia mighty in these parts and milk
nor dtncali 10 In plain terms board al log
cabin hoieis-meaping bog meat blanket bed on the
only from 81 30 10 81 90 per day horse hire
FROM 81 90 IS per day, and feed MIN YOURSELF which
from 81 10 81 10 per day, the grass being yet
come Ihen for wasb &, 81 per dozen, say 10
piece ranges from 81 80 TO ~ 90 yer bushe ID
fact, as they say here they just size your pe and
"A "A hen.
lots at ridiculous ices, rs compared with the real
vaae of the thing 10 be bought. Everybody a
.owpon paper. Men pull out their mans, talk grGyely
about railroads up impossible bus, aud steamboat. upon
impractcaSe creeks and say "Bere my dear fcioS, is
beautiful shars upon the corner OF Verdsnt Green and
anmoug streets Just let me sell You share or TWO.
You the ots full s1e rs feet front by 100 deep,
and dirt cheap az 800 lot" And so sells and buys,
no, bs thinks that the hand " really worth the
money, but because made enc profit and expects
make another cut of somebody who may sell in time
avoid the crash or may not, az ms lucky stars shall de
eide. You hear nothing but talk OF lots towns invest
meDs, clai floats and shares, and this mania Is
carried so far that hardly think OF The title,
but convey and convey without thought TO the
reality OF their purchase or sale Then Tor ocaug
land, DO viii bel lucky man who finds vacant claim
Good claims, however, be bought low from $500
900, with Whou, the privilege Of the sgne," in
proportion 70 She extent Of your bottom hnd and timber
Now this the dark side OF the prospect but e
tho shield and the real Inducements which Kansas
offers 10 bono de hard working men, no. having counted
the cost are determined TO take Kansas a. man kes
wife, for better for worse, 70 improve, till cultivate
and render fruitful.
kansas has aue climate IA little like Greenland In the
winter time, IL Is true), so which win amply repay The
lebor Of huobanaan and population which, Heaven
be praised, conservative under The redeemng
influences Of self interest every Day The want or timber
must be sdrnilied. ipdVeliiDg drawback 10 her
industrial progress but aness Kansas should prove
ceon 10 the universal experience OF old Western settlers
the timber will grow up II The Are be kept OUT 10 make
this last sentence more ineligible your Eastern read
ers the custom OF burning tho praes be put stop co.
pn the os IN hess ppsre Surnns Witch s as 50
universal in the Woat The prairie Is ia reality only
valuable for grazing pur ooees while from en-, 70 Elk
In raising stock 10 make what s called ga late burn"
the fall at nue distance from their fields,
he Old grown at such distance from ,hsir
enced hnd ~ to sttrac, the cattle away, and
yevent their breaking down the enclosures; then |
,ber .'burns made from time TO tine during the
esson Ia various places, that he young grass Is
orstanty sprnyns; but If limb. be required the owner
4 the land must be oon,ensed 70 sacrifice FOR graxnk
'urp during u 3 greater portion OF the year.
But TO return 70 "uscful hints 70 scis settlers"
4ou don't nbe cioes-a yecd rough, hard working
mi two heavy boo.a 20 outside the snts,
iaf dozen Of hickory shirs pair Of bre aanncl;
good X L. knife may not, however, be srnss for.t
vii cut bacon In pcsceable way and be no bad last ar
,ument In srb- 1ing unavoidable dhculy; your rife
nav az well be len behind for Kansas game country
Ycn buy your agricultural implements a. the river
ow rs cay Kansas City for instance at greater adytu-
age, perhaps, than you could buy at home, adding
.lshiage which very hcavy-we think eXorbi,Anily
soon lbe Missouri. Then for your stock We oIiy
suggest that all kinds Of sock are very hss IN AAns
li0s 10 s2Vwe speaking Of ordinarily good AM
nas-s yoke u will command from $50 70 ti20;
rood from SIS $40; mules from fl2o 20 $3.50 por
sr, fair article; fancy stock, OF course, bring much
aher prices Then the vory serious item Of honses
We should TINT tn cheapest OF getrg oomorta
Die Temporary shelter would be 70 buy what Is commonly
called "CiDcinnai house." which from 1926 70
s226 IN A. Louis from Wade 90. their
These hoesos are es put up every piece being marked
very weather proof ard comfortable and should lat
lone enough enable IL occupant 10 build beierssy
years An equally good house, the Lumber DO pur
chased here and the work performed by aoorers In Kan
would hundred per cent more stone house
the In cbespncss Tho walls complete will cost 81
90 per perch the CARPENTER generally to per Aqusro
oopcro.s house VII. cot but al so Per perch, but q
suhs;snuSl and unlees the oornss are laid up with
eiooe (which VIII Increase the price, are Liable 70 crack
Lumber IN Isoonpou for instance, costs for walnut and
oas, go pr coo fec, This IL used Nnripaly " finish
INC, while cottonwood and sycamore, for framing, bring
$50 per 900 foot Provisions Of AL kinds high IA,
sides) lee per u hams lSc por d. sugar brown,
Do per TO- DO. white Roc pcr To- beef, 1bc per b.
but u be had 1our eli PER barrel poisoor ~ 50
per oushel (very scsce corn meal say " per bu,he,
where briusz OIL 60 butter soc per ID, a.
that; EGGS, 25c PER do1en lard 2oc per ID. Wood At
Lcoursoh co-t - per cord; ri DesvsnuOrh IS Theso
prices uiil serve al spscmens. stop; have trgotsn
The peculiar irstiulon "-niggers. likely he-darkey
maj De quoted NJ frosa 81 100 70 ~ 800, while the female
brings from 600 a. 200 Negro toys fourteen year, Of
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