The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1867-04-11

Correspondence of the Kenosha Telegraph
LAWRENCE, Kansas, April 2, 1867


tinue to pursue the few of them that survived
the war until they are hunted from off the
face of the earth. But let oblivion veil the
scene from our eyes, and blot it from our
memory; and green grow the turf DER the
graves of the victims of that awful day.
Lawrence has risen ph@Rir-like fl ON the fire.
Her sons, smItten bat not disheartened, aroused
themselves and with all their native energies
commenced at once the work of rebuilding
and restoring their loved homes, and have
made this one Of The handsomest and most
prosperou- cities in Kansas.
To-day ire streets and hotels are crowded.
with visitors from he surrounding country.
and even from distant cities, to attend the
great lana sale Of The Union Pacific R. r.
Co., which oiiiFrS al public auction, commenc-
ing to day. 155 900 acres, from the liberal land
grant awarded them by the U. 8. Government.
These lands are Of superior quality, and lying
in the vicinity of Lawrence, and convc-
nent to the railroad, are very desirable for
farming lands, and the sale consequently ex-
cites great interest among farmers and specu-
latorS.
They are portion of the Indian reserva-
tions, and have been occupied in part by the
Delaa0aTeS, CherokeeS and Wyandottcs, who hay
ing yielded their title by treaty to the Gov.
eminent, have most of them removed to In
dian Territory, to make their future homes
with other tribes of the Go" family, in a
warmer climate, which is not only more genial
to their tastes, but better adapted to the char
acter of their ward robes.
The municipal election of Lawrence wa;
held yesterday, and there being three tickets
ia the field, some excite rent was the natural
! result The contest was on local and per-
sonal issues and resulted in the choice of Hon
Samuel Kimball for Mayor. Mr.. Fl. 0. Sholes
-%19Ft" antecedents, was reelected
of "Sou..-. ~eFy large majority.
City Clerk by x here E. A. Rudd, sol
was pleased to me. ><ha, He has com
Of Edward II. Rudd, of Keno. It. aud witt
menced business on his own accom-. = owe
true yankee pluck has launched his no.
staunch bark upon the uncertain sea of trade
yet with watchful eye and steady hand. he
VIII perchance reach in safety the haven where
he would bc-that of afiiuence and elevated
social position.
4And here let me whisper sub rosa, for the
private ear Of bellies of Kenosha, that he told
me I'm confdence) that his business once es-
tablished on firm basis, he might visit our
city whose fame extends far and wide for ifs
and try his fortune in the
great lottery of life, where always excepting
in Kenosha) so many more blanks than prizes
are drawn.
Stepping over the way to his store, found
1t we'll stocked with Groceries, Dry Goods
Notions, and with a lively cash and barter
trade. va
Visiting Kansas City last week, l found that
the very unfavorable wealth
er that has prevailed for some weeks past fine
contractors are vigorously pushing the work
for the railroad bridge over the Missouri river.
On the north bank they now have two Diln
drivers at work sinking the piles on which the
stone pier is to be built, and both stores are
covered With timber and other material and
alive with Workmen constructing the Golfer
dams for the piers in the stream, and building
scoWs 10 transport the materials from the
shores as the work progresses, these will he
ready to launch in few days, and when ''tbe
Spring time comes, the contractors will no
to go ahead rapidly with the work
and expect to be ready to put up the super
structure by September or October.
This bridge is for the Kansas City 81 Cam
eron K. r., forming a junction at Cameron
with the Hannibal IL st, Joe road, and hence
via Quincy and the Z. B. O. Road, direct
line to Chicago.
The building of this road, with bridge at
| his point, seems TO secure prosperous future
to Kansas City, and there is consequently an
influx OF new corners here this Spring Men
all branches of business and ev-
cry profession and occupation, seeking to es
tabilsh themselves here, and so secure the ad-
Yantages OF the flood tide that leads to for
tune" A few will be successful, but n LARGE
majority here as elsewhere will meet with dis
appointment and failure. Fortune is Gov
jade, and naturally shups those who imnetn
ously rush to embrace her.
This city has population now oils. 600. and
the increase VIII be large this year There
was over six hundred houses built within tho
city limits last season, and it is expected to
erect as many or more this season. Money
will be plenty here, and trade brisk in ali de-
partments; as about $25, 600 per month will
be paid to mechanics and laborers on the
bridge; aud $1,000 per month on the Kan.
sas City d Cameron, and the Kansas Civ e
Neosho Valley railroads, and there is also
another road to be built to this point-the
west branch OF the North Missouri railroad
which is to terminate here, and will soon be
put under contract
The hard freezing weather of March and the
hoods OF February has caused DELAY on ALI of
these lines, but with return of fine weather
good progress will be made, as the means has
oeen provided to carry through to comple
ton these great improvements.
Speaking of floods" reminds me of an in
cldent resulting from the unprecedented rise
IN the usage river in February, which swept
away bridges, fences, and even houses in some
cases, whose occupants We're compelled tn
flee in great haste to safer localities! In fhis
connection very good story is told of a Mey-
lean by the name of Jose Armiio. who With
his wife and three children lived in cabin
in the edge of the timber, on the hanks If
that usually placid stream; which snnniia5
abundance OF fish, as the timber did pame for
his table. For two years Jose, had Tt1a5
free and easy ife-fishing and hunting and
occasionally relieving the monotony NV .
cock tight, or some other additional SNORT Of
his native country. But alas his quiet was
at length TO be disturbed, the food va %" as
respecter OF persons. The angry waters came
surging up to the very threshold of hi
cabin, and rising at a fearfnl rate
he with his terrified wife decided to strike on
Tor higher ground, and sending his wife ahead
with her youngt7t child in her arms he fo1
lowed at shoCt distance behind, as she SIM
posed with the other two but iudge of h.
astonlshment and Indignation when on oajn-
ing place Of safety, she turning aroma he
held IN the arms OF Jose two fayorite s1gama
chickens" which, having safely deposited o,,
dry ground, he returned and rescued tbe w.
children just as his cabin Swung from, ;+S
mornings and drifted down stream. o.