Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1858-12-29
in coarse gravel, on bed rock, mixed

with black sand. A ounncs of the
Cherry Creek Coll has been sent TO the
mint at Philadeidhis, and returns have
been made, pronouncing il TO be a9 car
ats fne, and worth one dollar and five
cents, being the richest gold yet discov-
cred. In the mex. place. desire to call
yonr attention briefly, to a few facts with
reference to the locality of the gold
mines, so that yyu may be able 10 judge
whether Kansas is entitled to them all.
Fl. ST. Varaia, which have said before
IS 20 miles from the mouth Of Cherry |
Creek; is, according to The OBJ ervations
taken by Col. Fremont 10 bis explorations
Of the base of The Rocky Mountains, sit
ualed in lsl. 400 lem 33s, and Long,
1869 19m 23s. Thus it viii appear that
Fl. St. Vrain, is about 90 miles north OF
the 4oth parallel, which is the boundary
line, between Kansas and Nebraska; and
as the course OF the Platte, is not
due south al this point, il is very dihcult
10 understand how the mouth ot Cherry
Greek can be in kansas;It 1t is hey yond
doubt very near the Ille OF the Two Ter
riIOries.
We, therefore. think it no more than
just and right. that Nebraska should claim
an equal snare Of public no;orieiy. Again,
when il Is remembe red that the trains TOR
the supp y OF The Army at UtAh; whether
from Fl. Leavenworlh or Nebraska City,
must couie into the great valley oil lie
Platte, either at F.. karney, or u li!lle
above, the infinite superiority OF our route,
over all others; must at once appear SELL
evident. The distance irom Leayenworth
Cry to the mines, by the rori:eFn
or southern Route, Is bet~ cen eight aau
Zine hundred miles; thus making dill
ieIence Of overland travel, CT tetween
two and three hunNred miles; which Is
all in favor OF Onaho City; snd ye! Is i
not unaccouu:ably strange, tat. in la;
lace Of these lAe,s, tie Feo.'!e Of L.eaYen.
worth City, snoull proci..i.a 10 the w,rii,
that they rosscss superior advantages as
starting point, ever ell ether!
| wish now 10 call attention briefly, TO
the general direction of the Missouri
River, which is South E and conse-
quenlly. as we ascend the river, our
direction would be North West. Now
lei Us suppose We are al Leayenworih,
and by referring 10 the map, we shall
discover that the Cold Mines, are north
west and hence as we ascend The river
from LeavelworIh in a north westerly
direction, instead of going from the mine
We must gradually approach them until
we arrive at the parallel of latitude upon
which they are situated and that is be-
tween 40 deg and IL deg. Omaha City.
bciag in Lat Al deg and Is min; land il
these figures are correct, which sub
mir 10 the lest Of examination; this point,
10 any unbiased mind. possesses adyan-
tages, which viii defy rival, from ans
other point on the river therefore
submit these facts, which here hastily
gather, 10 your careful perusal, hoping
that they may find place in your col
umns, for have long since been conyin-
ced, that it was The duly OF some one, 10
correct the erroneous impressions which
have been made upon the minds of the
people, by the misrepresentation of va
rious persons, in our sister Tertiary
With many of you, / am personally ae-
quainted; and for The County OF Trum.
bull cherish feelings OF the highest
regard; for with il, are connected
the events of my boy hood, and early
education. My most arden, desire is,
that prosperity and happiness may attend
you IN your laudable efforts, 10 roll on
The mighty car Of Progress and Freedom.
remain as ever, your obedient servanl.
A. FRANCIS PECK, NJ. D.,