The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19
Forest HilI-Junction of the Ne
oSho and Cottonwood Rivers.

EtOREST HILL with Its numerous adyen-
II tages, is now paramount TO all other places,
as it Is situated the north side and near to the
Junction of the Neosho and Cottonwood Rivers
The elevated position which the above named town
occupies. gives commanding view Of the ceun-
try all around, confirming the many fattering re-
ports which have already been made by all trav-
elers, who are constantly coming this way to fill
up Che fertile valleys Of the EeosAs and Cotton
wood. The clear, cold water Of the streams tells
we'll for the health and prosperity Of the country
The abundance of sand which the Neosho and
Cottonwood furnish, makes this location more de-
sirable than any one south of the KanZas River
Limestone and building stone OF the very best
quality can readily be obtained in unlimited guam
titles with little or expense. Contracts are be-
ing made for lime ct the kiln for 25 cents per
bushel. - 4st
Two brick kifps are In successful operation, the
first and only yards of the kind in this section of
country. and contracts are being made at six dol
lars per thousa nd. a steam saw mill, within
stones throw of the town, is in active operation,
and contracts daily filed of the best quality of
lumber for $25 and $50 per thousand feet A Sec
oRd Saw and Grist mill, on . large and extensive
SCALE will soon be completed by the Messrs Baker.
The Blaeksmithing and Plow fastory is being
carried on by Messrs. Stevenson Bunnell, who
are supplying the country with home manufactur-
ed articles, thus preparing the way for the hus-
bandman TO turn over the soil in order that part
of the grassy plains may give way for the golden
grain which will soon cover this valley tar and
wide.
The large number of buildings which are al
ready under contract give full assurance that
large town must soon spring up. Two Stores are
now prepared for trade. The vanguard of Emil
grants who have not as yet found home on this
fertile SOIL are invited to to the rich Valley Of
the Neosho and share with those who are busy at
work building for themselves homes in the land Of
the west.
The most direct route and best road from Leav
enworth and the Missouri river is by way of To-
peka where the emigrant can cross the Kanzas riv-
er by the elegant and substantial bridge just I'm
ished the first and only bridge across that river:
thence by way of Brownville, Wilmington and
Waterloo to Forest Hill, thus making direct and
good route to Eagle City, Shell Rock Falls, Verdi
girls and Walnut creek country.
The natural crossing which the Junction af-
fords, is one Of the many reasons why the south
ern emigration crosses this way, Preparations are
being made for the speedy construction of good
Bridge at the Junction, for the better accommoda-
ton of the emigrant.
All those wishing for further information rela
tive to the above named Forest Hill direct to Col.
C. K Holiday, T. G. Thornton, j. @. Miller, To-
peka, or to the undersigned, at Forest Hill.
= Is R. ". STEVENSON, Pres't.
D. C. SToDDARD, See'y.
r. L. MITCHELL,
B. j. FISK, ff@
W. D. STEVENSON, Trustees.
C MILLER,
T. McINTIRE,
Forest Hill, June 5th, 1858.