The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-12-18
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News from the Upper Neosho.
O. Late as the season is, and inclement
as the weather has been for the last few
weeks, the emigration to this portion of
Kansas has not vet entirely ceased. Num-
bers of persons are arriving almost daily,
looking for locations; and we notice that
with them pre-empted and improved
lands are in demand at good prices. Cap
ital is beginning to seek investment in this
portion Of Kansas, which viii account
for the comparatively easy times which
we are now experiencing. 1t is i'm
possible that our light should much
longer remain hid. Political notoriety
has done much to build up the country
along the Kaw river, beyond its actual
merits, and attract thither much capital
that was seeking Western investment
But the day for such things is evidently
past. Central Kansas is beginning to
attract this same capital, which is Just
what is needed to develop its resources.
No better chances for safe investments
exists anywhere in the West than in
the Neosho Valley. Everything has here
grown with steady growth-has not
been inflated to its utmost tension on
a fictitious basis, which is sure to cause
a collapse sooner or later. The rise
in price of land has been constant but
healthy, and continues during the pres
sure. 1t will go still higher, and those
who invest at present prices will be sure
to realize heavy profit.
MORE News FROM THE GOLD REGION
Judge Baker, just down from Council
Grove, brings us some important intelli-
gence from the Kansas gold regions
Three young men-two Georgians and
one Missourian-had arrived at the Grove
few days since, from Cherry Creek. One
of them, named Young, exhibited three
hundred and thirty three dollars of gold
dust, which he had washed himself, and
stated that he had made as high as clever
dollars per day, with the rudest of i'm
plements. These men were on their way
to Kansas City, where they expect to out
fit with provisions and suitable nipple.
ments, and return Immediately.
This information is simply confirmation
of what has heretofore been received
There can be no doubt of the existence o.
gold in paying quantities at the base O
the Rocky Mountains.
| OF The people of the Southern and
Southwestern portions of the Territory
are beginning to realize the fact that they
can save money by purchasing their goods
at Emporia, instead of going to the river
The stocks of the Emporia merchants art
full and complete, aud they are sold a
living prices Twice the capital now uset
in the mercantile business in this place
could be profitably employed. We wan
at least two more good stores here.
GIVE are glad to learn that tn
damage done to corn by the late heav.
rains was much less than was anticipated
The price has advanced somewhat, ant
will double again before spring. Hold oil
to your corn, farmers, until spring, whel
you will get enough for it to pay for rails
ing, and something besides.
GA lodge of Good Templars wa
organized in this place on Monday nigh
last. ave Learnt that the prospects o
the order are quite good. No doubt
viii be popular, and will, if kept up, b
the means of doing much good.
-HT Mr.. R. Davis of Cottonwood Falls
will erect, during the coming winter,
large and commodious shoe store in En-
poria. Mr.. D. is an experienced work
man, and will doubtless do a good bust
ness. Such man is much needed i
this place.
We hear no complaints Of ill healt
in this vicinity. Every one looks rugge
and healthy, and the Doctors amuse them
selves by collecting their bills for las
summers services.