The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-01-22
'.''- from De kmporSa Ea,;
Emporia-Ih Present Condition and FUN;
Prospectx

- ffoa Dc Empora Ear; ..
Emporia-Ih Present Condition and Funi,
Prospects.
In all that constitutes the healthy Aha
vigorous growth OF place, our town viii
compare very favorably with any in tbs
Territory. Unlike many towns in Kansas
10 hasneyer had mere fictitious existence
or mere hot bed popalarity-shooting IN
out of season, and destined to wilt and
succumb upon the first approach Of adven.
circumstances, From Lhe commencement,
of our town up to the present moment
Its growth and prosperity have been grad.
ual and uninterrupted Not even the
monetary suppression which recently
swept over the country, retarding for
season the prosperity Of every department
of business, though felt by US, was sufi.
cient to arrest our progress.
Perhaps we may better convey a correct
idea of the material prosperity of our place
by presenting facts in detail. In the frs.
place, our Blacksmiths, Wagonmaken.
Carpenters, Plasterers, Masons, Talon
Timers, and, In word, all our mechanics
find plenty of work at remunerating va.
ges in fact, there is demand for mors
laborers of every description. We have
four mercantile establishments, each doing
thriving business. Our Merchants ar.
all acting upon rule which never fails to
secure success; they are prompt in bust
ness, attentive and accommodating to their
patrons, and satisfied with reasonable pro-
fits. The>result is, it is difficult to pro.
cure goods and wares fast enough to sup.
ply the demand. We have no data upon
which to predicate an exact estimate Of
the business done here, but are safe in
saying that it amounts to over one hun.
bred thousand dollars in year. Several
houses are now being built, and we have
Just been informed that seventeen lots
were taken last week, upon conditions Of
being built upon by the first Of June.
More than fifty houses will be put up
during the coming season.
Notwithstanding our mail facilities have
been very bad, yet We receive upwards Of
800 letters per week, and send out as many,
besides an equal amount of newspapers
and pamphlets.
1t is with the greatest satisfaction and
pride that we point to the institutions de.
signed to promote our moral and intellec.
tual welfare. A well conducted school
turns out every evening as healthy and
happy looking set of little boys and girls
} as can be seen anywhere. Their bolster
Gus and roguish glee-their happy laugh,
ringing out in clear and silvery tones, re.
minds us of the days of our childhood
of innocence-of home and its restraints
and never fails to make US feel better
God bless the children!
The friends of Temperance will be glad
to learn that there is not place in oul
town where intoxicating liquors are sold
as a beverage. There is Lodge Of Good
Templars in the place, numbering about
thirty members, and sxerting an influence
which every good man must contemplate
with feelings Of grateful joy. Many O.
our citizens are members of the Masonic
fraternity, which has regular meetings il
the beautiful Hall recently erected fo
that purpose. A Lodge of !. o. of O. F.
we understand, is about being instituted
: here.
Chief among the evidences Of our mora
progress are our religious institutions
: The Methodists and Congregationalist
, have regular stated preaching. and thu
Christians, or Campbellites. will erect
meeting house this summer. Nothing
affords us so much satisfaction as to wit
, ness every Sabbath morning a concours'
of we'll dressed and sober looking peopl
+, repairing to the place Of Divine worship
, aud there engage in the services in man
] ner which evinces heartfelt interest il
: the great cause Of religion. The religion
sentiment Of our place is not the Offspring
D of temporary excitement, and like tn
: contortions of galvanized dead body
wild and violent for moment, and the
q all still and cold again; but is staid an,
E rational. The influence which it extend
e is visible in the every day walks Of lif'
J, and the light which it sheds over th
;. place and neighborhood, will, we hop
J continue to he mild. steady and diffusiv'
: With such influences operating, we loo
forward with hope and confidence, thS
o the present year will be one of great prot
perity to our town, and that SO long I
s we are true to ourselves, God will blei
d every well directed effort to advance OF
: best interest.