The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-04-15
Our Nebraska Correspondence.
FoSrgvILLE, Dodge Co., Y. T.,
March. 2S. 1855.

March, 2s, 1855.
D.cti Of Y. b. Cunning, Secretary Of NEBRASKA
4 TtTJrtory Wsttout Ertcutico-The Spring
Emigration 20 Nsbra,ka- Genercl Ns,es, Sc.
Since my last weeks letter to the HERALD the
citizens Of Nebraska have been called upon to
the death of Thomas b Cunning Secretary and Act.
ng Governor Of Nebraska. lie died AZ three o'clock
on he morning of the 23d instant. For some three
months he had been confined TO his bed from the at
tacks Of disease Of the type Of nhammatory rheuma
tism, although by his friends and family it had
been fondly hoped the spring would restore him 10
health and society But he passed away, leaving
an aiieetionae and amable wife and the true friends
~ NebIaska's interest TO mourn his loss. Sc ire
iary Cunning has been amonrs; rs IN the same OFF.
Cai capacity since the organization Of the Territory,
and although pos. es-ed Of faults, which human,
he has teen true and staunch friend OF the inte-
rests Of Nebraska. To him belongs the credit Of
peaceful organization OF the Territory, and TO
great extent the general progress Of the His
interest became identified with ours from the COM
mcncen emit. and the squatiers upon Uncle
Sans domain in Nebraska have always felt II what
was his interest was general interest. To his
friends and the public he was literal 90 almost
fault-too much 20 for his own good. His untimely
decease has cast a shadow The true hearts Of the
Territory. with him was intimate and knew him
vel and as friend Of Nebraska outside Of my own
personal feeling sincerely mourn his loss. His fu-
and the largest Of all sad professions Nebraska
hes witnessed
This sad event has left Nebraska without an TX.
ocutye. Gov. Richardson has been abseR, some time
on n visit % his family in Illinois and 70 Wash
ington. The death OF Secretary Cunning will how
ever | presume, hurry him back
The emigration 10 Nebraska this spring promises
20 be a large one, and but few Of those who come TO
seek permanent homes with capital ~ secure
fortunes, Will. think. leave here disappointed. 4
week or = ago. the first boat Of the season 90 our
Missouri river ports-the Platte Valley-arrived AZ
Omaha City laden with passengers. Boats will now
arrive almost daily from 50. Louis, and
the traveller or emgrant will do we'll Of
coming from the Eastern States) 70 come via
Chicago and st. Louis. and If they purpose
getting 20 the central portion of Nebraska TO locate
take tassage at ~. Louis for Cunning City OF I've
Soto then leaving the boat travel inland ~ this
come other thriving town. From New York city 20
this point, via Chicago St. Louis and Cunning City,
De Soto or Omaha City the cost Of travel, &c, will
not unless You are extravagant, exceed ESQ.
Our farmers are already hard at work preparing
he prairie and the old breakinps for the summer
crop and the spring opens with hattering promise Of
not only an early, but a prosperous harvest. Corn
els for from 30 TO 80 cents per bushol. Potatoes
are almost a drug in market, and not worth 30
cents per bushe Wheat sells for III per bushel but
there viii be good crops Of the latter raised this
season.
Money is decidedly scarce article; and if any one
who reads this letter has than he can convent.
emily use, if he or they will send Il along can qua
rantee them from l5 to 40 per cent, with real
estate for security. The prospect it, however, fiat
terinr for easier times by May or June in the
meantime, consider Nebraska for sale at a bar
gain.
The Pawnee Indians have not a. yet returned
from their winter hunt after buffalo but report tells
ne OF several hard battles they have had with their
enemies
The overland Mormon emigration will start by
hundreds long via this place Is il the intention
OF government 70 allow them TO press on 20 the az
81. NJ
what does Uncle Samuel purpose doing with our
Western frontier when left unprotected by the sta
ton Of regulars al Forts Keamy and Iaramieg Why
not give frontier boys chance Of guarding those
posts flour services are not needed al Salt Lakel
The weather here is delightful and buildings are
rapidly being erected around M, whilst farms are
fast being opened 10 our immediate VI unity. More
ALL.