The Kanzas news., 1857-08-08
Ouad,s Jothnes.


FRIEND News: For scr1se time past,
.syours deyotedly,' has hid in contempla-
ton visit to the settlements On the Upper
Neosho. and having few days since reeeiy
ed quarto commission from ..LANE, the
Organizer, to superintend the enrolling of
the Militia in this District, concluded TO
make my visit at once, and by SO doing,
eskill two birds with one stone." Accord
ingly, on the afternoon of Tuesday, the 4th
inst, started, earned and equiped'' with
the aforesaid commission of the Generals.
and furnished with sundry copies OF The
KAEZAs NEws as testimonials of my good
character. I'Eent 'ta-foot' persons in my
circumstances generally travel in that man
ner. The day was moderately acoEDa-the
mercury standing at 105 . in the shade
My path lay along the high prairie on the
south side of the Neosho, and after getting
distance of four miles from Emporia, was
not greeted by the sight of a dwelling until
I arrived at Capt. Columbia's. fifteen miles
distant. Nearly if not quite all the timber
ed claims along the Neosho, however, are
taken. and under state of cultivation, but
the settlers mostly live on the north side of
the stream, as on that side is situated the
main body of the timber.
| About half-past six O'Clock arrived at
Capt. Columbia's, our newly-elected Repre-
sentative, and found him in the enjoyment of
good health, good nature, and a snug home.
Mr.. Columbia is living on what is known
as the Kaw Reservation. He has been Gv-
ing here for over two years. I was sur
prised to learn from observation, and the
statements of others, that all the tinlbered
claims on this Reserve were at this time oc-
cupied by squatters. The Indians and their
agent have tried every means to keep them
from settling on this land, and to drive them
off; but their efforts have been in vain-the
settlers resolutely asserting that the land did
not belong to the Indians; that they (the
Indians) had been wrongly located by the
Government, in violation of the treaty made
with them There is no doubt but what, in
this matter, the settlers have truth and JUS
, tice on their side, although Government has
chosen, thus far, to disregard their rights.
From Capt. Columbia's I went to Mr..
Godard's, half mile distant, and tarried
there for the night. The exercises of the af-
ternoon had given me good appetite for
supper and rest, and I gladly accepted the
hosts kind invitation to tfstay over night
with u.s. I should have been monstrous
glad to have staid longer, but ''militia bu-
siness" was pressing, and so next morning
started, having first been provided by Mr..
GODDARD with horse to finish my journey.
My next point was ''Agnes City," seven
miles distant, on Rock Greek, at the crossing
of the Santa Fe road. I did not discover
the city at first, but it was pointed out to
me. The site is good one, but being on
the Reservation no attempt has as yet been
made to improve it, and probably viii not be
until the question concerning the title is def
initely settled. On the north side of Rock
Creek, and Immediately opposite to Agnes,
lives Mr.. A. I. Baker. He has lived here about
three years, and has the most comfortable
looking place we have seen these many days.
Genuine hospitality reigns here, supreme.
Perhaps Mr.. Quad's recommendation
lspoken of above-had some influence in the
premises; but one thing is certain-that be
was never better treated; for all of which
he is profoundly thankful, and promises to
'fcall again, soon." Having transacted my
''miliiia business" at this point, rode over
to Council Grove, distant from Agnes, eight
miles. Council Grove consists of three log
trading houses, as many dwellings, and q
Mission House. The location is good one
and at some future day, when the indians
are removed, will make point of conside-
rable importance.
returned to Mr.. Godard's the same eve
ming, remained until next morning, and
then, taking the north side of the Neosho
returned to Emporia.
A visit among the ''Squatter Sovereigns'
Idoes one good. There is SO much genuine
independence OF character to be seen, thai
it helps wonderfully to strengthen the knee:
land backs which may have been weakened
in political strife and trickery. More anon
!, Devotedly. NJ. QUAD.
} They hang murderers at Leayenworfh
without oiyinp them the benefit of ciefcyv