The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1859-05-07
CORRESPONDENCE OF THE.NoNpAREIL.


not be surprised at it, when tell you that
DuvALL's feet blistered the first day, and
have been very sore ever since. We found
JoHS Bennett sail right"-sleptln his store
last night, and took breakfast with him this
morning at the Columbus Hotel. So you
perceive that although long ways up the
Platte we are still faring sumptuouSIy. We
were agreeably surprised at the number OF
good substantial block houses along the road
between Fremont and this place, and Lou
isiana sugar growers will feel sour when
they learn that even away up in this newly
settled region, Sorghum is being extensively
cultivated. We saw, think, half dozen
sugar-mills this side Of Fremont, SEINE OF
them rather primitive in their construction
'tis true, but still showing that the people
are awake to the advantages Of making their
own sweets. We saw some good fences,
one regular post and rail fence that would
do credit to Buckeye farmer, and good
many shade trees have been planted on the
farms. The soil of this valley up this way,
is peculiarly adapted to the culture OF pota-
toes. They raise very fine ones, and was
astonishcd last night to hear regular johnny
Bull confess that they can raise better ones
than even in ''Hold IIengland." The road
we found for the most part good, and grass
starting considerably. If the weather holds
warm | should think that by the time this is
published, Their will be enough for teams.
Our train, if it doesn't make very fast time,
is decidedly the best on the road-we pass
everything. About 60 miles back we passed
a four horse team, and the men with it
were very sure they would overtake US again.
We have not seen them since, and don't
think we will, this side of Cherry Greek. If
those chaps who are starting from the from
tier with hand carts, could see the miserable
condition of their s'comrades in arms"
along the road, they would sell out instanter.
and 60 any other way, rather than drag
their lives out with such abomnablc ma
chimes. The Ferry Company here, have got
fine boat, with the appropriate gearing to
shoot it across the fork in good style, and
they are building another, which they ex
pect to have ready by the first of next week.
OF course can tell you nothing from expo
rience, about the road from here to Fort
kearney, but Bennett informs mo that
Prairie creek and "big slough" west of
here, are both brdgcd substantially, and
that the road is good. | will write from
Kearney particularly about this-from my
own observation. | expect We will make
better time from here there than we have
made from the Bluff, here. think we
missed it in bringing our fodder on our
backs, although we shall have enough to
last US to ke!rney, and can carry it well
enough. Ii was back in the Bluffs now,
should start with scarcely any ''grub," but
would take light shot-gun-we have seen
plenty of game along the road-Irairin
chickens, ducks, sand hill cranes, AMI
snipes, and they are much tanner than those
on the Missouri bottom around the Bluffs
We have campcd out only one night since
We started, and it went very well. The first
night we stopped at Henry Brew,tor's on
the little Pappilon, and were put through
in good style. lie has the foundation Of a
fine farm, and keeps fifteen COWS, intending
to carry on the dairy business quite extern
slyely this summer. But, Mr.. Editor, if
we make s. miles to-day, must wind u3.
cross the ferry, and push on. Take good
care Of yourself, and believe ne, as ever,
Yours, for the voyage,
WV. II. kIEsNAN.
Council Bluffs as 1t I>-Thc "Spread Eagle
Style.
The editor of the Harrison County Fiag,
was in our city a few days a, o on his way
to toe Old Dominion. For the "cliicatinn
or punishment of the readers Of the Faq,"
under date Of April u, he penn d an cpis,lc,
which found its way to the public in recent
number of his paper. We have not room
for the "docyment" entire, but VIII give
the closing portion,w with some interpretations.
50, here's for it:
"IIaving transacted all the business as
signed to our care, during the forenoon,
and being impatiently awaiting the shriII
whistle of the Spread Eagle, a St. Louis and
Council Bluffs Packet, due at the city to-
day, We strolled around town and finally
asccndcl the bluffs east Of the city, to take
Il view Of the surrounding scenery. As.
ccndins the bluff, to the biz hist point
overlooking the valley, we had delightful
view of the country around-in tn, valley
below. The neglccts to tell US what he dis
covered in the valley Gborcl loomed up
Bluff city, the head quarters Of brigham
Young as he passed from Nauvoo to the
promised land. valuable piece of informa-
ton, for which we trust the readers of the
Flag are truly gratcfuI.l There has been
a grca: change since the Saints passed west
ward-a city has been built on the camping
ground of the apostles. Here the reader
will please look owlish.l Westward, over
the Missouri River, Omaha City, the capitol
of Nebraska was in view. 10. boat
boat! [The reader will here be kind enough
to put in his chest lieks," in the way of re-
pcatiag the last five words at the top of his
voicc.l The Spread Eagle is ascending the
Big Muddy. [Will wonders never cease
A steamboat actually descending the Big
Muddy r'--at sight of which
"WIth wild surprise,
As II to marble struck, devoid Of sense,
STUPID moment raotUnless he stocd!''
But let US read further The smoke from
her chimneys is ascending upward. [Dbstn
ate smoke, why not ascend downrards?]
She has sounded the call to those who wish
her protection over the waves Of the father
of waters. We are under her wings, safely
moored for the Mound City. Adieu, H."
Good, we are glad you "are under" the
wings of the Spread Eagle, safely moored.'
pixies Peak Record.
The Cedar Valley Times, of the 18th alt.,