Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-03-05
PLYNEOUTEH, INDIANA, THURSDAY MORyuNe. maR9

Coal is also very generally distributed
lit. is soft, free burning, bitnminous coal
| generally quite free from sulphur and ol
ready used extensively w blacksmiths.-
The seams thus far opened nowhere excos,
3 feet in thickness but are sufficient to fnr
nish fuel to the population for centuries :
Iron occurs in several localities: salip,
springs occur in the upper tributaries Of tn,
Kansas and also extensive deposits of gyp
sum. ''.'
. na.ll.e3s 9-a SOIL. sga q -Ho
The Soil of Kansas is equal TO the best
soils, of Illinois and lowe; it is quite uni.
form in composition. everywhere preserving
the character of rich heavy loan.
= The first terrace above the riv..s is coy
cred with an alluvial soil often 4 to 6 feet
in depth. The higher terraces and uplands
have the common prairie soil of the west.
the subsoil is usually stiff clay, in some
localities mixed with gravel. Patches of
sandy soil occur but they are rare; lime is
everywherc'a prominent ingredient of the
soil. M re.... S,r
-fa,f WATER, STREAMS, &c.
The principal streams are, the Missouri
river,, which is the boundary line for about
100 miles, from Nebraska to the mouth of
the Kansas, which with its tributaries wa
teTs the northern portions of the Tcrrite
ry; the Usage. Neosho and Arkansas which
water the south. The Kansas riveris nav
lgable fof small boats eight months in the
year. Small streams are crossed every few
miles, which carry of and distribute the
surplus waters; they arc clear except at the
food season and furnish everywhere abun-
aant and excellent water for stock. Many
ofthem dry up partially in the summer,
but still furnish pools of clear water in the
deeper portions of their channels. Wells
IAN be obtained by digging from II to 40
eet, even upon the highest lands. The
water is always hard, but sweet and excel
ent. s. 3 sltf T
Water-powcrs are found upon many of
nc streams, out are not frequent. The
'oal. however. will furnish cheap motive
,ower.
CLIMATE.
The climate of Kansas is somewhat diff |
gentfrom that OF the same latitude further
asst Its distance from the ocean gives us |
'ere the purely continental climate. Its
tmosphere is remarkably pure and dry
-hc amount OF rain and snow that falls is 1
mailer than in the Atlantic States. AL
Loudly day Is very rare, and whole month
ten passes without a shower. The tom !
erature is generally mild in winter but an
1casional cold spell, oscuFs.of1bort dura-
en-. The winter is coniIsel to its proper
ionths, rarely commenting tef0re Deeem-
er.or extending into March. The heat of
lmmer is tempered by the fresh brcezes
hich, rising and falling with the sun, rem
er this delightful season. April and
lay are the rainy months. Frosts have
ever been known to trouble the crops.
HEALTH.
Ihedrvncss, purity and free circulation
the ali, 1.-The absence of swamp and stag
Int waters which We find in Kansas. are
'nditions favorable to health. The ex-
'rience of early settlers also indicates a
'althy climate. Cases of bilious fever
I'd ague occur more frequently than in old
settled countries, but in most cases they
e the result of gross ignorance or care
ssness. Let the settler take only a reason
ne care OF himself and family, and he will
rely suffer. in acclimation. On the con-
lry, as has been the experience of MANY.
will find himself rejuvenated, old COM
aints gone, and endowed with fresh fund
constitutional vigor. Let him build his !
use on the uplands, dig his we'll if he cam |
t gel. spring water, eat, sleep and bathe ;
5ulariy, avoid the poisoned alcoholic
INKS OF the West, and he will come out |
INT Persons afflicted with pulmonary :
4 rheumatic complaints generally expe-
ce relief in Kansas. Not more ague oc- :
rs than in Wisconsin, the healthiest of the I
estern States. )
TIMBER. =
The timber is mainly confncl to the val. :, =
s, bat is occasionally dispersed over the = =
Iauds IN groves and parks of rare beauty. 9
occurs in belts from few rods toscyeral :, :,
les in width, following the valleys to Z
ir termination. y =
Oak. hickory, cottonwood, blackwalnut. - -
J, ,abasswood, elm, locust, blackberry, cof- y =
Tree and sycamore are the most common y y
:, Chestnut, maple, cedar, bukeye, paw =, -
', persimmon and pecan nut occur g g
amount Of timber has been greatly un- -
rated bysupcrfcial observers; thougIfnot w "
lbndantas could be wished, it will meet ! e -
wants Of the country if properly. hus ~ ~
ldcd. Kansas is better tinbered than Z, u,
thern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. " "
when it is remembered that the coal ", ~
supply fuel and the hedge and stone " "
:ein5 and building material, no fears LII
. be entertained on. account of the scar %
Of timber. 1t would be difficult to find to
oint anywhere more than 4 miles from
ii. - 5tlea e 'tei
g Oh e. PRODUCTIONS. fa xlszcn m:
he soil and climate ofkansas are adam m.
70 most OF the grains, grasses aad fruits an
ell in the north. Winter WHEAT. .cornsE ms
: rye, barley, buckwhaat, potatoes, pu
ct potatoes and all common garden pro. fro
Il.