The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-07-04
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greater or less distinction; some viii
become large and fiourishing cities, while
Others will be mere villages. Each
will hold strong relation TO the other,
and all viii have their part 70 perform in
the great work of building up new State
to be added to the Federal Union. Among
all, there is none, in my opinion, which
has more prosperous future or glorious
destiny than WYANDoFr 1t is destined,
without doubt, to become the great COM
mercial metropolis of Kansas, and not
only of Kansas, but all that great portion
of country stretching TO the westward
toward the setting sun, bounded only by
the Rocky mountains.
All that is necessary to convince any
unprejudiced person that this place has
decidedly great advantages over any 9TH
er location on the Missouri, this side of
st. Louis, is merely to make us visit, or
examine map and observe our geograph-
ical position.
Situated, as Wyandott is, at the confiu-
ence of the Kansas and Missouri riyers, it
is the great natural gateway TO those re-
gions westward which were formerly
known only by the traditions or legends
of the natives, or the report of some bold
adventurer who possessed an iron Will and
corresponding desire to explore the un-
known portions of the continent, or ascend
the mountains height and yiew.the vast
expanse-east, west, north or south, qui-
city reposing just as it came from the
/ hand of nature. But this great region is
no longer sealed book; its pages are now
! living open, inviting the millions TO read
and take possession of the riches-of its
soil, of its minerals, and wealth, with its
salu5rious climate and inspiring scenery
This country has been truthfully called
the Italy of America
Are we saying too much when we in
dictate that Wyandott is the great natural
gateway to this vast country. and that it
/ is destined to become the great emporium
of Kansas and the country lying to the
westward ?
1t requires no gift of prophecy TO fore
tell our future superiority over all the
other great avenues leading to this vast
country.
The projected road from Chicago to
Keokuk, thence TO Kansas city, will cross
the Missouri at this place. 1t has been
reduced to certainty, by actual survey,
that this is the only feasible point for
crossing the Missouri river. The distance
is only $50 miles from Chicago to this
place, which can be made when the road
is completed, in & few hours, which will
bring lis to the borders of the great West,
soon to be densely populated and abound
ing in populous cities. The Pacific Road,
the Hannibal and st. Joseph, and Chicago
and Keokuk, will unite at this point.
We already have a charter for road
leading from this place to Fl Riley 1t
probably will terminate there for short
time, when it will extend its arms west
ward, nor stop its march until it has
reached the Pacific. That this is true
is conceded to be self-evident fact.
The corps of engineers who have been
sent out by government to survey the
different routes, after a careful explora-
ton, all agree upon the Central as the
most practical. The north presents
formidable barriers of ice and snow, rem
dering it impossible three-fourths Of the
year; while the south presents arid
deserts and barren wastes, destitute both
of timber and water.
Again, the Central route will have a
tendency. not only to hind the I MON to-
/ gether with iron bands, but with fraternal
Move. The interests of all sections of our
country will be common one, and will
prove a nucleus around which all can rail-
" in a common brotherhood.
We have three fine hotels at this place,
two of which are not to be surpassed by
any this side of st. Louis. Messrs.
ELDRIDGE & Co., are the proprietors of
one Of them. They are well known to
the public as energetic, thorough-going
men. Their rooms are splendidly. furnish
ed, and they will spare no expense to
make the weary traveller comfortable, and
( feel that he is at home. Also Mrs. GAR
Nos new house, recently opened, and
complete in every apartment, with its ex-
cellent hostess, presents very attractive
appearance. There, too, the weary can
| find rest, and can feast upon the rich del
icacies which load her table, at which she
herself presides. The 81. Paul, lying at
our leyee, is fitted upin good style to ac-
commodste the public. The town is well
laid out. There are four leading avenues
from the Missouri to the west, each one
hundred feet wide. The other streets are
eighty feet in width, with alleys sixteen
feet, with large and commodious levee
On the Micsouri als1 ~, 4ho Ko,,aao FT,f
four principal avenues, with four cross
streets running parallel with the Missouri,
are now being graded.
We have about 500 inhabitants, and
$50 houses, all of which have been built
since the LIST of March. There are several
large business houses, which can supply
the interior with anything desired. Three
brick yards are in active operation. Three
saw mills, and another which will soon be
completed, will furnish US with lumber;
while grist nall is about being built. 4
large cabinet factory, which can supply
the whole Territory with furniture, also
large carriage mandatory, are being
erected.
This is decidedly the best manufacture
ing place in the Territory. AS soon as
charter can be obtained, company stand
ready to bridge the Kansas at this point.
| Travellers coming to Kansas will save
both time and money to stop at Wyandott.
We have the best line of coaches in the
| Territory; they are net to be surpassed By
any even in the East. Col. ELDgIDeE
will spare no expense to make the access
to the interior quick and pleasant. The
road leading from Wyandott to Lawrence
cannot be surpassed by any for its excel
lence snd enchanting scenery. 1t isa
feast to those who admire nature, and can
| appreciate her beauties, TO look out upon
the scenery along the way. The first
twelve miles lie through primeyal forests.
where the giant oak, tte spreading elm,
and slender ash, the walnut and hickory
loaded with frnits, and the majestic cot
tonwood dwell In close proximity, inter-
lacing their arms; while pendant vines,
hanging in festoons loaded with the de-
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