Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1857-03-05

purchased by Thaddeus HYATT ESQ or
Z Ny. will make regular trips from On;n.
UaIo 10 Lawrence three times week, car
rying passengers at three dollars apiece
at these points teams can be obtained for
any part Of the territory, and purchases of
stores can be made. Leayenworth City 25
miles higher up, Atehison 10 miles beyond.
Doniphan and Iowa Point, connect with
the Northern portion Of the territory and
communicate by stage with the interior.
cLAINs, PaE-EMPT1oSs, LAND ENTRIES.
Persons not familiar with the method of
acquiring titles to lands in new States are
apt to over estimate the difficulties. and
suher much needless anxiety. The follow
ing hlnts as to Kansas lands NAV be of use
70 settlers or persons wishing to invest
ANY person, who is citizen OF the United
States. or has filed notice of intention TO
become such, who is either the head of a
family. widow, or single man over 81
years OF age, may enter upon 100 n res of
government lanl. wherever he or she NAV
choose to selectit, and Improving it secure
The same at 81 ,25 per acre 1t Is necessa.
ry only to make an actual residence on the
and. to file notice of intention to pre-
ampt the same, and toTbe ready to make
tn; payment before the public sale, which
will be advert sci foT three months.
1he land offices ofKansas will be onenel
soon, but at what precise time it is imuos.
Die to say. Three months are allowed for
the II payment OF prescriptions after the Of
hces are opened. The land is then offered
at public auction. afterwhich it is liable to
private entry. Land Warrants can prob.
ably beused in payment for pre-emptious.
NO man who has made and Kept, a claim
BY genuin' residence need bein-iear oflo.
sing It, The Settlers viii protect each
others claims while necessarily absent for
heir families, Cr on business. The Indian
reservations are not now open for settle
nent. The Shawnee lands south of the
Kansas river. and near iss mouth, will be
'pea for presumption IN few weeks, and
'iier excellent chances for farms. The
10Th and sd sections of every township
l'c reserved for school purposes, and can
lot be pre-empted or entered at the land
'ffice. Those who settle on these lands will
AVE long time for payment, but must
xpcct to pay high price. We shall soon
C in receipt of more accurate information.
s to opening of land Offices.
Persons not residing in Kansas, but
wishing information as to investments may
idsess the Undersigned at Chicago.
LOCAL INFORMATION, MATS, &C.
The emigrant to new country. feels at
nee the need ofaccuratc local information
10 meet this want Messrs E. 3. Whitman
nd A d. Scarf have opened Offices at Wy
ndotte and Lawrence. w. f. NJ. Army.
So, will also have a similar office At
'awrence. They viii furnish guides and
cams on reasonable terms. They have
extensive knowledge of the country and
Ill give information to all who seek it.
n small fee. Mr.. Scarf will be found at
' yandotte ready to serve all who desire
is aid. Whitman & Searl's Map is the
est yet published. Every one should pro-
ire 1t who travels in Kansas. An. excel
Mt pamphlet by DIR. Webb, of Boston,
I'D a book on Kansas By the Rev. c. B.
oynton, contain much valuable matter.
10 the emigrant and the capitalist alike.
ansas holds out the most tempting induce
ents. Its magnificent physical resources,
central position, its genial climate, its
'oxlmity to the great river of the CONT
mt, its prospect of a speedy Railroad con-
'ction with the Atlantic cities, and espec-
liy Its 4o,Ooo capable, entcrprising and
teiiigent people, guarantee a sure and
pid growth. The school, the church.
ID the refined social circle are already
ere to nurture, protect. and develope the
owth of model commonwealth. There.
anywhere in the West, life will be sur
undcd with fine conditions. and. enter
lse and industry viii reap q sure harvest
competence and wealth.
. EDWARD DANIELS.
,sntof Emigration, Nat Kan. Com.
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