Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-03-16

T,co hmdrei an} ttceaty miles shorter Hqn any
 other kaolCa Wa9oa R9ui to C1bforata, ond
 a5oundi0g in 'cooj, ,cater a'd grpss.
 The route starting from Van Buren and Fort Smith, on the Arkansas river towns situated four miles aplrt or, on the 355 parallel runs west to o1l F5rt dr5uckle, passing through the ChocaW raIon, country abouudng in wood water and grass, se-tlei by friendly Indians well advancei in civilization. who devote their attention tO agriculture and stock "a sing. d;s. tauce of two hundred miles; thence up the val lev of the Canadian river, and on tD Anton Chico, distance of about five hundred miles more. Thi, road has been travelled and marked ont by Lieu,. Whipple, aud since sufficiently beaten to leave evident traces, so that the tra- veler will fl T 10 difficulty in pursuing his way over a country, extremely level and abounding in wood, water and grass, except for distance of twenty miles between the headWaters of the Canadian river and Anton Chico. From Anton Chico to Albuquerque, a distance of about seven- ~ miles, the country is settled and subsistance abundant. From Albuquerque on by the Zuni villages Campbel's pass, Bill Williams fork, the Teion pass and Tulan valley to Sn Fran cisco, the distance is l, ,l52 miles, making the distance on the entire route from Van Buren and Fort Smith to San Francisco. l 952 miles.
 
 Beae declares the route unsurpassed for a wa Lon road, and his journey over it as a trip of pleasure, with ample supplies of wood water and grass for the Use of emigrantS This route ms heretofore been uueXplored west of Albu- querque, but now being made known by the exploration of Lieut.. Beae, has induced the citizens of western Arkausas to lit out train from Van Bureu and Fort Smith, which left on Saturday, the 27th of February. 1858. com mauded by CIpt. Dmiei R. MckiSck. of Ben. ton couutv, Arkan>a~. preparel to open a good wagon road from 92} Fnt Iybacih to Albuluer- que. The company consisted of men who have frequently crossed the plains to California. and We have the utmost confidence in the success of the enterprise.
 Emigrants can start from here at any time this month ard uut.l September, with entire safety as re-ud, suhs.sten:. for their animals. and supply oi al! articles required eau be had here tor au outfit. Horses, mules, oxen. wa gou,, harness, four, bacon etc. at reasonable prices.
 This route Qhe 35,h paralleD being the shortest to California, and as no other can be uAvc.ed safely this spring, large emigration < expected to travel over it. Numerous en- qulres are received at this place from all parts ut the United ates, making enquiries as the practicablity of th, route anu the facilities for obtaining outfits. Those desirous or intending to go through overland this spring, will at all times find companies organizing which they can join. Guide books of tue route will be turnish ed, showing the camping places and the distance apart also ths same as to water
 The company which has been sent forward will mark out the road, and indicate the best watering stations ahd camping places, for the information of emigrants who follow. Trains well equipped should make the trip allowing time for rest, in l2O days from Van Buren to California; Ian Buren Iatelhaencer.