Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-03-25
For the Standard.
Letter from Kansas.

noon to you and tell you little OF our
present, past, andfuture. You are aware
perhaps, that we are situated at the con-
fuence of the Missouri and Kaw rivers,
that Wyandott has site comparing ia
vorably with the largest towns west OF
the Mississippi? and that only two short
years ago the first white mans dwelling
was erected here. At present we have
three thousand inhabitants and are con-
stantly hearing Of new arrivals, some to
find homes among US, others to make pur-
chases at our warehouses, and then seek
homes in the interior. There are yet
others who are coming to seek their for
tunes in that new FL Dorado, helping
swell the tide of emigration still farther
westward. l trust they may realize their
dreams of " countless gold" in the shade
of Pixies Peak. 1t is no longer myth
that gold is found there abundantly.-
Perhaps some Of the gold seekers may
wish to know the most feasible point
from which to leave the Missouri river ;
1 can assure them it is Wyandott. The
Santa Fe road which since the compile
ton of the bridge across Kaw River is
reached three miles nearer from Wyan-
dott than from Kansas City or any other
river town, is the easiest and best course
for Gold emigrants this is conceded by
all persons who are acquainted with the
different routes. I am told, however
that it is one hundred miles farther thi;
course, than by the Smoky Hill route
but, loaded teams will find the Santa F.
fine, level road, with four creeks to ford
beside the advantage Of better grazing
And even should the traveller prefer tn
Smoky Hill route it is several miles near
er from Wyandott, than from Leaven
worth, Kansas City,or any other town Oh
the Missouri. In this city a complete
outfit can be obtained at as reasonabl
prices as elsewhere. One firm here re
ceived one hundred tuns of freight o.
: our levee on Saturday last which was on
: ly portion Of the goods they are ex
5 pecting. A friend ofours, and a reliabl
o man, writing from Cherry Creek say
+ there IS Gold there, and the man who
: willing to labor perseveringly, endurin
some hardships and privations may rea
ize a fortune far easier than he could az
quirc the same by steadily working on
farm for life time in New England
=" l trust there are enterprising young me
in the " Green Mountain State" who wi
. set their faces Pixies backward, althoug
1 am half inclined to think, that whe
they behold our fair young city they wi
'e be tempted to rest from their travels, an
remain where the sun ever shines" :
said lady to me, Of Wyandott.
IS think, Friend Standard, yOu won
is realize the changes time has wrough
Could your vision rest upon buildings
gigantic proportions, and great archite
tural beauty that adorn our levee, pa
II. through our avenues lined on either sit
with commodious and well filled store
d or view our comfortable and even eleqa
III dwellings, neat churches and school no
les ses, YOU would excIaim, This is indie
a the work of magic. Surely fair,
wand has brought this into existence SIN
III ItrayeLLed through the wids of Kansa.
'i' BY the way, we have a new 60
=" " Sam Medary," and he is emphaticaI
"a the best Governor Kansas has yet know
J. Our Wyandott ladies who were in La
Oh renee during the session of the Legis
Gu ture, pronounce him very gallant a
40 gentlemanly in his bearing. The Fl
State party associate with his name 50
:: 8 espresstUe words as fair, honorable, &
nd which they have been unable to associ
as with the name Of any previous Gov.
ar. our Territory. The Spring is very e
~. ly here this season ; people are alrea
tbe making gardens. We have had frequ
md thunder showers since the middle of f
ave ruary trees are budding, grass is gre
birds Of gay plumage with their joy
~ notes awaken the echoes in this our q.
ale. van retreat" The beautiful Red B.
ne and Peach, will soon make the air hei
md with the perfume of their sweet blosso
. '', :, Everything seems awakening to a
and gladstone life. imagine how v
dis ried you are and l forbear. l hop
I've set foot in my childhood's home ere N
ted more moons shall wax and wane, ms
while remain your friend and y
d to ,gishsr. NJ. L. I
,ans WALNUT GROVE,
ted. Wyandott, X. T., March 9Th, Il
usly
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