The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-07-07
TERRITORIAL. NEWS ITEMS.

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The Masons held grand celebration in
Leavenworth on Monday the 25th ult. Ad-
dresses were delivered by R. R. Rees, Esq,
and Rev. l. S. Kalloch.
The last number of the Iowa Point
that paper henceforth ceases, for want OF
adequate support.
The crops in northern Kansas have
been greatly helped By the recent rains and
are now looking well. There will be no
failure in corn and potatoes, but Of wheat
there will be very little.
We learn that treaty has been con-
cluded with The Delaware Indians for their
beautiful lands. The treaty was executed
by Mr.. Thos. B. Sykes, agent for that Tribe.
We learn that it is very similar to the Kaw
and Sac and Fox Treaties, made by Com
missioner Greenwood last fall. The Indi-
ans are reduced to 80 acres each, all in a
compact body. The remainder of the
land is to be valued, the lowest valuation
not to be less than 81 25 per acre. The
Leavenworth, Pawnee and Great Western
Railroad Company then have the privilege
of taking all the lands at the valuation, TO
be paid for, cash down. The Indians a. e
to be paid the interest on their money twice
a year. The money arising from this sale
to be disposed of as the money arising from
the sale of their lands under the treaty of
May 9Th, 1854. They are to receive from
the United States as indemnify for timber
cut from their lands and ponies stolen, near
$4,000. They still keep up or retain their
tribal relations and nationality st. Jo.
Gazette.
We are rejoiced to learn that the wheat
crop in Northern Kansas is much better
than had been anticipated. What there is.
is of the very best quality. 1t is generally
short in the stalk, but the heads are fine.
One farmer tells us that there will be more
wheat, by at least one-half. raised the pres
ent season in this part of the Territory,
than ever before. The corn prospect is at
ues favorable. the crop will be unprecedent-
eddy large.-Whae Cloud CAisf.
The emigration TO the gold fields of
Kansas and Nebraska passing through Oma-
ha this spring. exceeds in number that of
last year at this season. Not less than thir-
ty five teams, averaging three men to the
wagon, have crossed the Missouri at this
point daily, and commenced their tedious
Journey up the valley of the Platte toward
the tabled land rich in gold. From Wis
consin, Illinois, Indiana. Ohio. Missouri
and Iowa comes the bulk of the emigra-
ton, yet there are those passing westward
from every Stale of the Union. Wonder.
full almost beyond comprehension is the
spectacle of this living tide, surging. roll
ing and pressing onward. with eager steps,
to that region, which, but two years ago,
was unknown. save TO the Indians and the
traders. to that section of our country
known only as the Rocky Mountains
| Omaha NeJr0skiun.
Special Commissioners are now here,
| from Washington, as we understand it, for
| the purpose of appraiSiug the lands set apart
for the New York Indians. preparatory to
their being offered at Public Sale as trust
lands.-Fort Scott Democrat.
The recent election for county seat of
Davis county, resulted in tie choice of
Junction City by majority of 14s over
all competitors.
The Quindaro Tribune says that few
days since Hope Cunard. free mula,to,
living near Quindaro was kidnapped by
three desperate characters and taken 20
Platte City, No.. and lodged in jail.
Two county prisoners. who were at
work, the other day. in the stone quarry
in South Leavenworth, took '.leg bail. ~
| The guard fred at them, wnunding one and
bringing both to a stop. b. the aid Of cit
liens. they were then arrested.-Leaven-
srOrth Times.
In many portions of Kansas, the soil is
underlied with large beds of excellent coal,
which, on account of the scarcity of timber,
is destined. as the country becomes settled.
and railroads are constructed, and other
Improvements are made, to prove g great
source of wealth to the territory. The
country around Auburn is peculiarly bless
ed in this direction. quite a number of rich
beds having been discovered within few
rods of the city limits.-AU6urn Docket.
Quite an exciting scene took place yes
terday, on Delaware street. The U. S.
Marshal had attached Neuman's Cigar Store,
on . judgment against The concern by ST.
Louis firm. He was about removing the
stock. when the City Marshal attempted to
repleyin them in behalf of the assignees.
This was resisted; hot words ensued; weap-
ons were drawn; and it seemed az If seri-
Gus fracas would be the result. The Diff
Guilty eaded without blows, however, and
the goods were not taken away.-Leav-
Times.