Nebraska advertiser., 1861-11-21
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From the Nebraska publicanl
To the Agriculture Society Of
Nebrag IN

~ SHO h6IlOuAtuEesA DUCACtJ Vi
Nebrai IN
GENTLEMEN The settling up of new
countries with he right kind of emigrants
is, in my opinion, subject of much i'm
porlance, and one on which the ultimate
success of this Territory in great meas
ure depends.
The short-sighred policy of our Gov
ernment, Territorial Legislature and land
owners, have done much to retard our pro-
gress, and hence the smaIlnnss Of onr pop
ulatlon IN this, one of the most healthy
and fertil regions east of the Rocky
Mountains.
While offering few suggestions on the
best mode of making the Territory widely
known, can have no desire to see re-en-
acted the selfish expedients of 1856, 6, &
2. or by adopting some other we'll disguis-
ed system of fraud, again induce hundreds
of all sorts of characters to come to this
fair Territory, and have again repeated a
similar system of wholesale swindling,
that we in our great hurry to become rich,
were then to some extent parties to.
What we now want is an honest state
ment of facts, well demonstrated in some
tangible shape, clearly showing to the
world that the great Missouri and Platte
valleys from the Kansas line on the south,
to the Running Water on the north, are
the most healthy and as productive as any
portion of this continent. A healthy cIi-
mate is blessing which to the emigrant
cannot be over-estimated, and that this is
pre-eminently healthy, is point which
cannot be disputed even oy interested per-
sons. Differences of opinion may be en-
lertained respecting our mineral resOur-
ces and supply of timber, but that the
climate is healthy, the soil fertile and
well watered, hone will venture to dis
pute.
First. a healthy climate Second,
rich soil Third, an abundant supply of
pure water; Fourth, every acre of land
susceptible of high state of cultivation.
Only make known the above facts to
emigrants seeking homes, and the super
iority of our rolling prairie, over the rich
level prairie lands of the central Western
States, will be at once and forever estab-
lished.
In short, the lands of Nebraska are
capable of producing as fine wheat, corn,
barley, potatoes, and all other vegetable
products, with as much certainty, and in
as short period as any State east of the
Missouri river. This is saying a great
deal, but it is no less true.
The great exhibition which will come
off in London in the sumner of 1862 Is
the first, and will be the best opportunity
of bringing this healthy and interesting
Territory fully before the notice of the
civilized world. Every effort consistent
with truth and desire to spread correct
information should be adopted as early as
possible.
Our Legislature and county Agricultu-
raj Societies should take action on this
subject, which is of such vital Importance
to the welfare of the Territory.
'Tis true it may be said, we have not
much to exhibit, and as far as the arts
and sciences are concerned, we have
nothing; yet a small space secured iI the
American Department for Nebraska.
would be a move in the right direction.
Let fair sample of our products he de-
posted there for exhibition, SC.
would next suggest that some compe-
tent person should accompany our pro-
ducts and lecture on our soil, climate,
water, sc. If possible, visit all the best
agricultural counties in England and Scot
land-lecture and exhibit our wheat, -four,
corn, corn meal, oats, barley, potatoes and
all other vegetables which will stand ex-
portation. By a well arranged statement
of facts in relation to our soil and climate
much might be accomplished. | would
farther suggest that the person thus sent
should be instructed to meet the Elders of
Brigham Young on the stump if practica
ticable; also correct the one-sided state
meni of the Hon. Mr. Card, member of
the British House of Commons, and
large stock holder in the Illinois Central
R. R. In his over anxiety to sell his
own, and the Company lands, he repre-
sents Illinois to be the Garden State of
the Union. By such a movement the
comparative merits of Utah, Illinois and
our own healthy, Territory, Nebraska,
would be decided on The spot and l
have no hesitation in saying that our eff
forts would be followed by success not far
short of Brigham's and his Mormon Ell
ders-who, by a similar effort, have this
season alone, seat nearly 4 600 emigrants
to comparatively barren waste at
great sacrifice of money, and physical
suffering.
Gentlemen, the above are not the views
of some visionary, but the actual results
of the well directed missionary enterprise
of Brigham, that has not only made the
whole continent of Europe contribute to
his service, but even South Africa has
sent her share of men and wealth to build
up his mountain Empire.
am, Gentlemen, yours very truly,