The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-12
Cenuopolis.

In this age of humbug, It is with diff
dence that we venture to say anything
about Western town in which it is to be
supposed we have so much interest Oul
patrons will bear us witness that we have
not prostrated our columns to putting the
merits of this locality; but, on the con-
trary, that we have almost entirely alb
stained from so doing. We now, there
fore ask their indulgence, pledging our
selves to be brief and truthful
Centropolis is located in Township Eff.
teen South, Ranges Eighteen and Nine
teen East of the sixth principal Meridian;
one mile North of the Central parallel
and forty-two West of the Missouri line.
1t is on the South California road, running
from Fort Scott westward, at that point
where it is intersected by the great route
from Leavenworth, passing through Law
renee, to the principal towns in the Neo-
sho Valley, and distanced fifty-seven
miles from the former and twenty miles
from the latter place. tits sheltered from
the high winds which prevail in this
region, by timber on three sides and by 4
bluff On the other.
There is now here one Of the largest
retail stores III Kansas, keeping almost OF
quite all things needed by settlers, includ-
ing -four and provisions; also one smaller
establishment, two boarding houses, a
stone church (Methodist) nearly finished
two blacksmith shops, printing Office, a
large steam saw-mill, and post office.
There is a fine stone quarry in the bluff
on the town site, furnishing the best OF
material for building, in inexhaustable
quantities. Lime aad sand are also con-
/ venient. Water, of superior quality
can be procured by digging about thirty
feet. The Association will deal literally
with those desiring lots for substantial
Improvement The prairie in this vicini-
ty is mostly high, and of good quality
Timber is much more abundant than IN
many portions Of Kansas being sufficient
for all practical purposes for years to
come.
The land for several miles around is
taken up, but claims may be bought fol
reasonable prices.
Although no explorations have been
made, coal has been found in several
places, and is now used by our black
smiths 1t is of fair quality for Kansas.
The Indian trade is extensive. The Sac
and Fox, and Ottawa Indians spend large
Sims Of money here annually. The pop
ulation of the two townships in which
CentTopoliS is situated, was four hundred
and ninety on the first of July last, and
| the vote of the precinct at the last cleo
ton one hundred and sixty three. Ithas
rapidly increased since then. Immedi-
ately on the completion of their new
hchurch, the Methodists will hold religious
exercises every Sabbath. A first-class
school viii be openedthis winter.
Occupying a central location, with no
rival towns to contend against, Centropo-
lis must eventually become one of the
| frs; business places in interior Kansas
Those intending to settle III this Territory
will do we'll TO visit it. Mechanics arr
needed. Carpenters and Masons can fird
steady employment, at living rates, here
! the coming season. Common labor ha:
/ been in demand this, and will be much
more another year. A good Hotel is alsC
needed. In short, honest, working mer
/ can do well here. For further particulars
+ address Trustees Centropolis Association
Centropolis, Kansas.-Kansas Leader.