davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21
New Editions of IrviDg'S Works.

DO" Ad4SAsbD Va AAbAbS 'NANS'
THREE EDITIONS ISSUED MONTHLY.
1. THE KNICKERBOCKER EDITION
Large I2mo, on superhRe laid paper, with nlBs-
trations, elegantly printed from new stereotype
states and bound In extra cloth, gilt top. Price
% subscribers for the whole set, s22 per vol.
Half calf extra S3.15.
>. This edition will be sold only to subscrib-
ers for the whole set. IL IL the bet edition for
libraries and for the ceHtre-table
II. THE RIVERSIDE EDITION.-lbmo. on
fine. white paper from new stereotype plates ;
green Grape cloth, gilt top, beveBed edges, s1.1J
per vol.
III. THE PEOPLES ZDITION-From the
same stereotype plates as above but printed on
cheaper paper, neatly bound in cloth, price tl.25
per vol.
The issue Of the above several editions was
commenced October lst, 1867. A volume viii be
issued punetually on the LIST day Of each month
until the whole Series is completed, In the fol.
lowing order: g.
Braoebridge Hal, Columbus, , VIOLA
(Ready-l Astoria
Wolfert's ROOsf Bonneville.
Sketch Book, NAbOmet, vols
/ Traveller, Granada.
Knieksfboeker, Febl SaImagundL
CnyOn Miscellany, Spanish Papes.
(Aareh-l Nisesnaujea
! Goldsmith, Aprl1 Washington, vols
kIhznbrA, tAayJ Life and Letters, vola
The reissue Of these wOrfs In their ssTsral
forms Is unusually elegant The plates are
and each, in proportion TO price, combining geod
tGsts with eeO1Omy. M
The "KniekerbOcker Edition Is sold specially
BIZ subscription ~
6.P. PUTNAM SON.
EDS esi Broadway, y. Y.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21

spring CIoakiags and Dress Goods,
The first of the season, are just ar
irving at Geo. R. Taylor & Cos, No
Igs, MERCHANTS Block, Main street.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21

The great CENTRAL Pacific RAILROAD Is there
fore in an important sense, SEMI' NATIONAL
WORK aided and commended by the people, the
Legislative power, and tho Executive officers,
though its management Is administered ttih al
the care and JOrehough Of he most emin6ih PTirdtS
corporations Being under the constant super
vi0iOn of the GOvernment-WhO, being the prin.
cipal creditor accepts subordinate and contin.
gent lien-with so large an amount Of addition.
al capital also invested in the property pledged
IL is believed that securities now offered in
the market possess tbs sane claims 10 conn.
dence and market value except those OF the
Government.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21
REGISTERS OFFICE,
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

= T
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. "a, 1865.
John Livingston, Esq, Secretary Merchants Union
Lar COmpdRH
DEAR SIR The new Law Register and OH.
cial Directory, just issued, appears to Lave been
very carefully prepared, and we find IL of great
service in the transaction of the business Of this
Department. We think the work would prove
a valuable acquisition to- and should be on the
desk Of every prominent official banker. mer.
chant and business man.
Respectfully, n. l.. JEFFRIES,
Register.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21
FISK a HATCH,

bankers and Dealers In Government Securities
and Financial Ags1fs 81 TIE q. p. r. Co.,
ta9I We. HAssan street, New York.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21
ESTION

1. but smother name for Dyspepsia, and ths
parent Of nSaJ Ms. RobackS Stomach Bittsrs
takm in vtnegisss fan dssss, directly amer
each meal, win surely effect Apernanent cure,
Do not take our word fOr IL, but try diem Sold
by N aruggistS everywhere.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21

H. The local settlement and business there.
! from IA remarkably large and profitable, and
, must constantly increase.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21

". The greatest part Of the means necessary
to build the road IL provided 10y the U. 3. Gov.
eminent upon o subordinate lien
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21

DROVISIONs-
i Bacon. Hams, shoulders and Sides Bulk
Meats Dressed Hogs, Prime Leaf Lard &C.
MAXWELL 4 TINGLE
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21
FOR RENT.
FOR RENT.

UOUSE-CORNER OF FIFTH AND ZANE
I streets. Enquire at Brewery of
mar7tf REILLY, RARNES & HOBBS.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21
FOR SALE.
FOR RENT.
FOR RENT.

J,HE WEST END OF THE STEENRoD
HOUSE. stabling and orchard, OH tho Ma
tional Road two miles east of Wheeling. APP.
ply % A J. CLARKE, Esq, Jacob 4 Clarke,
Attorneys at Law or TO
marIs.iw GEO w. THOMPSON.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21
FOR RENT.

u'HE VERY ELEGANT ROOMS IN THE
second story a owe Rhodes Dry Goods
Store. ON Main street, Suitable for Offices or
stores on reasonable terms. Possession given
. April LIST. Apply to
marl4lw w. +. PETERSON r
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21
ianaeIl,inu New

Casters for your Sewing Machines.
Price only one dollar. Apply to or adj
dress, VIM. Sumner & Co., 90 Main
street.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21

The CENTRAL PACIFIC RAILROAD
COMPANY-who are carrying IL forward with
greater energy and persistence than was ever
shown in any similar work in ancient or modern
times-will build, equip, own and control the
Western Half Of this Through Line, the most
productive, favored, and valuable portion Of the
whole, and may justly be regarded as possessing
the richest franchise ever granted on this CONT
nent.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21
BAD TASTE
NOT A BEVERAGE.

Unlike most ofthe bitters Of the present day,
DR.. Robacks are not intended as pleasant
stimulating whisky beverage, hut are perfectly
medicinal containing only sufficient pure bour.
bon whisky TO hold in solution the medicinal
extractive matter from which they are com.
posed. Sold by all druggists everywhere.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21

For Cheap Wall Papers
And Borders and elegant patterns,
call at the old established house of A.
w. Panll & Co., No. LOG, Main street.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21

TEA.-
i 10 hlf Oh. choicv q. 7. Tea.
10 do. do. Y II. do.
- do. medium gradssG T., and \. n
10 DO. 0olongs, Tor sale. l
MAXWELL 4 TlNGLE
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21
sUNDRIRs.

"a PIE sugar Superior Green, Black and
gapAneee Tea, Pure White wine vineess. Nes
Y6rk es4b aaa ehamp1lgss cider tbostiodl, Gev
HoEk No. 6aimea, ERglisb dairy Cheese
staEch, Maizena, &c, BernstIeally sselsd Sal
non, Naekerei. CoddEh, Haliibat Lobster. salad
Oh (bsst quAlifyt. Frepeh Mustard, Sap Sag
Cheese Condenssd MN, toEstber with gsner
assortment Of seas0nsbls articles just receive
-" ~ 4. &GD WOODROW.
Odd Fell0ws' Hall BuildinR.
myn M0uros Street. whe>ling, wa
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21
NEAL & MCKINLEY, :.
Forwarding & Commission
MERCHANTS, 't7.A
And Wharf Boat Proprietors

ParksrrburE, w. Val
ALSO, AGENTS OF THE PENN
and Pittsburg Railroads. .--.- -
Cash advances made on consignments. Par
tcear attention paid 70 the purchase and sale
Of Crude Refined and Lubricating Obs. $,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21
An Ounce of Preventive

Is worth pound of cure. Fever and Ague can
be prevented In all climates and in all constitu
tons by the constant use of Roback's Stomach
Bitters, and ofttimes the very worst cases have
been cured by their timely use. Persons living
in malArious districts should never be without
them. Sold by all druggists everywhere.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21
+. r.. SIlN y Elk,
Treasurer of the United States

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. a. lsGs.
John Livingston, Esq, Secretary Merchants Union
LGiC Company
DEAR SIN: The new Law Register and OIL.
cial Directory just issued, appears TO have been
very carefully prepared and we find IL Of great
service in the Transaction of the business ofthis
Department. We think the work would prove
n valuable acquisition to, and should be on the
desk of, every prominent official, banker, lner
chant, and business man.
Very respectfully, a. n. ZENELI,
Third Asst. T.. M. General
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21
SLEEPLESS NIGHTS.

As remedy to sOOthe all nervous excitement,
az in it's truest sense, nsrrins, there is, per.
haps, no medicine extant which is received with
so much favor as Roback's Stomach Bittsrs q
wine glass full going to bed is all that is re-
quired to produce sound and beautiful sleep.
Sold by all Druggists everywhere.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21
+ O u N d

That after repeated trials of other remedies,
Roback's Stomach Bitters Blood Purifier and
Blood Pills are the best medicines eItant to cure
the diseases for which they are recommended.
Sold by all druggists everywhere.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21

~ JOO kegs assorted siIss nails, best brands.
Il MAXWELL 4 TINGLES
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. -, lsCs.
John Livingston, Esq.,, Secretdryof he Merchants
Union Law Company, Ne7c York CitE
SIR The new Law Register and Official Di.
rectory, Just issued, appears to have been care
fully and iudiciously prepared, with view TO
furnish important information Ia the business
world ! lind il useful as = book of reference
ia tho transaction of official business and il will
doubtless prove a valuable acquisition 10 the
desk Of the banker. merchant and business man.
Respectfully. JOSEPH $. WILSON,
Commissioner of the Genera Land Office.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER or THE CUREENCY,
WASHINGTON Feb. - 1863
DEAR SIR:-I have received your letter of the
22d inst with a copy Of the Law Register and
Official Directory" for lsGs have not been
able to give the wsTk more than a GursOry eI.
animation; think, however, that IL contains q
great deal of useful information in a compact
form, and that 1t might be of great service to
bankers and business men whose transactions
are liGble TO be extended through various sec
tOns of the country.
With thanks for your courtesy, remain
Very respectfully, yours
II. L. HCLBURD,
Comptroller
John LigiHgstOn Esq. Secretary Merchant Union
Lac Company l2s BrOad'ray. ". T.:
WASHINGTON, u. c., Feb. -, IsGS.
DEAR SIR:-Your favor Of the 22d inst, il
received.
Accept my thanks for the copy Of the Law
Register and Official Directory" which you have
been kind enough to forward 70 me. Il IL q
work which cannot fail to be valuable 20 bank.
ers, merchants and business men generally.
Very truly, yours,
II. MsCULLOCH.
Secretary Of the Treasury.
John LirinJSt5n, Es4. NeTohanu URt0H Ea15
Company, Nes York. mars
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21
Agents Wanted.

WE WANT FIRST CLASS AGENTS TO
w introduce our Nh w STAR SHUT
TLR SEWING MACHINES EItrs-
ordinary Inducements to good salesmen.
Further particulars and sample work furnish-
Cd on application 70 w @. WILSON q Co.
Clevsj sad Ohio; Boston, AassI or St Louis,
No ia2 7-3m
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21
country Residence for Sale.

IAN AUTHORIZED TO SELL CHEAP
that very desirable country seat, three miles
1sst of Wheeling, ON the National road: where
Mr, C. SwartE now resides. The house Is large
and oommodious and the grounds (about Eve
srresl are in the most perfect order and adorn-
Al with shrubbery and shade trees of choicest
Ssr;ety. TH0S. O'BRIEN,
mariS Real Estate Agent
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21
LEUCORRHEA;

Or, Whites, which follow local debility AID con.
stitutiOnal weakness, can be Cirectually cured
by the use of Rcbacks Stomach Bitters. Do
not lot the druggist sell you any other remedy,
as these Btters are prepared with special refer
ence to this complaint, and are warranted to
cure. For sale by all druggists everywhere.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21

The delight Of childhood, the chivalric compaR
ion ofrehDed womanhOod, the solace Of life
Of every period his writings arc an i'm.
perfshable legacy Of grace and beau.
IS 10 his countrymeu."
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21
DESIRABLE
STEADY INVESTMENT.
Principal G Interest in Gold Coin.

The attention of Investors, II .steos, Execu.
tons, and others desiring an unui tally safe, re-
liable and profitable form Of permanent invest
ment, is called 70 ths advantages and assurances
of the
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21
GEORGE GRAYsoN,
Triafelnhia- Ohio Co. w. Va,

FiayerinK Extracts:
1 Afine assortment very superior qnal-
lily all fiayors at E. Bookings Pharma-
| cy, No. Odd Fellows Hall.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21
THOs. O'BRIEN,
REAL E1AGE Mt

o1iee---Castom Hence Ruiidiag, >
WHEELING, WEST W.
pUYs AND SELLS REAL ESTAT
10 Stocks, &C., on communist II -
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21
RoBACK,s REMEDIES.
AS AN APERIENT,

There Is no medicine so much in favor with
those who are acquainted with their action rs
Roback's Blood Pills they are safe, pleasant
and mild in their operation, and are purely veg
etable; can be taken by children as well as
adults; try them. Sold by all druggists every.
where.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21
oprHAlMlA,

Or, Inflammation Of the Eyes, not unfrequently
arises from disordered state of the stomach; .
few desss of Roback's Blood Pills will, in most
csses, effect cure by removing the cause. Sold
by all druggists everywhere.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21
FOR SALE.
Norway Tack stock for Sale,

NOFWUy Nun StUCA HVh SttHCs
TAM AUTHORIZED TO SELL SIX
shares OF stock in the Norway Iron Manufac-
turing Company each share $500. This stock
viii Sc sold reasonably II application is made
soon 20 TH0S. OBRIEN,
marIS.Iw Real Estate Agent.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21

The Act Of Congress eonleTs upon the Corpo-
rations, besides the right Of way aerOss the Ter.
ritOries gift Of ~ $40 acres OF the public lands
per mile, contiguous 20 this line, and IN appro.
priation from the National credit Of sixty NJ
LIONS in 6 TER CENT. BONDS, delivered a. the
the Through Line and Branches Those Sub
sidy bonds the company may cancel in a eourse
Of years by the Transportation seryices OF the
Roads, and small per oentage Of their net earn.
ings; they, therefore, constitute an element Of
great strength TO the corporations,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21

J. These Bonds aTe based upon the most vital
and valuable part of the Grand National Pacific
Railroad. sOOn to become the main channel Of
communication on the continent
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21

WASHINGTON, d. C., Feb. ~, 1865.
John Lirington. Esq. Secretary Merchants Union
Lac Company
DEAR SIR The new Law Register and on
cial Directory, Just issued, appears to have been
very carefully prepared. and we find it of great
service in the transaction of the business Of this
Department. We think the work would prove
a valuable acquisition TO, and should be on the
desk Of, every prOmin Mt official, banker, mer,
chant, and business IN. II.
f. T.. SPINNER,
Treasurer of the United States.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-03-21
BUSINESS MANUAL
PREPARED FROM OFFICIAL RETURNS BY ..
JOHN LIVINGSTON.
or the New-YoTk Bar,
Secretary of the Merchants Union Law Co. =.

NEW YORK:
PUBLISHED BY IHE
MERCHANTS UNION LAW COMPANY.
No. I2s Broadway, Third Floor,
lin the American Exchange National Bank
Building. 80.
rTThe Book will be sent prepaid TO any
address in the United States on receipt Of TEN
DOLLARS; or, 1t will be forwarded by Express,
with bill, to be paid on delivery.
New-York tribune., 1868-07-03
RELIGIOUS.
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF THE YOUNG
MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION AT DETROIT,


INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF THE YOUNG
MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION AT DETROIT
MICH.
From Our Special Correspondent
DETROIT, June 29.-The International Con-
yeption of the Young Mems Christian Association Of the
United States and Canada concluded this evening their
fve days Of labor social enjoyment, and religious
cise About 400 delegates participated and were accom-
panied by az many friends Of both The technical
representation smaller than 1t has been for two or
three years and especially than that at Montreal in 1861
This is owing to a change In the mode OF representa-
tion the number having been reduced and restricted
by that Convention. The actual representation
by the voluntary attendance OF those interested
was as large as usual The Convention characterized
by zeal fyor and harmony. The death Of the Rev DR.
Duield followed almost Immediately upon his attempt
10 welcome the young men Christian hospitality OF
the city The funeral services were the fruitful occasion
be TI pTsssnee Of Gem Howard Prof NofbrGp Of
Hew-Haven, two three English gentlemen colored
spic1ous contributed to the objective attractions that
generally as welcome to rehgio9s assenpIes e
unusually favorable on Wednesday afternoon the Con.
vention temporarily organized IN the central
IoSsi1S to that dencmnation in the West Mr H. Thane
Miller OF Cincinnati was elected President lie mas pre-,
sided thrice before these conventions, and VIII
probably serve in that capacity hereafter long as he is
willing to do So He has been several years the principal
of young womens seminary near Cincinnati, o1t re,
signed last year account Of an almost total blindness
that has come upon him In spite OF arS tns mn nicay
and popular presiding officer His other senses, as Is
usually the case, exceptionally acute lie recognizes
with astonishing accuracy the speakers In the audience
their beng the only suggestion OF their identity,
The President said in his opening speech that during the
wear the number OF associations had increased from 45 to
535 and lie membership from 5000 70 oI IN Europe
there is membership Of 25O5 He estimated that over
persons had been converted by these associations
The associations have also laid up treasures on ear 70
the amount of t5OoO Speeches Of welcome were then
made TO the delegates by the Mayor OF this city,
by the Rev. DR.. Dufield, who had hardly begun
Rev Mr.. Fisk, pastor OF the Methodist Church,
in whose building the Convention was held
On ThurSday the session was opened by the introduction
New-York tribune., 1868-07-03
WEALTH OF Ex-PRESLDENr BUCHANAN.
INVENTORY AND VALUATION OF HIS EFFECTS.
The following is a copy of the apprasement
~ the property of the late James Buchanan filed In
-nin. L Tar q

the Register,s Office Of Lancaster. Pa.
New-York tribune., 1868-07-03
THE OREGON ELECTION.

The Portland Daily Ore0onian, abiding to
the hopes which the opponents of Gen. Grant have
erected on the result OF the recent eecon Oregon says
that these overhopeu members opposition greatly
magnify tho little victory they have wOn" After show
ing that the two parties we're evenly balanced at the last
election The OreOOian says "For the last four years
population has been steadily ocng into Oregon from
the socaed border States of the West and from the Ter
rtores adjacent TO the east and north This popu
lation has been in large part composed Of those whom
the civil connections forced to leave their former places
OF residence They Rebels Rebel sympathizers,
and OF course all Of them thoroughgoing Demo
Gratis. Those who were not active Rebels, were
Of the rowing, unsettled class who find 1t rksome
to live in older communities and who naturally
the Democratic ticket The tendency of these
of population has been for several years In this direction
and tho increased Democratic vote shows that they have
In large numbers during the last two years The
returns show that the Union vote throughout the
largo t In the last election. No doubt few
be found here and there who have changed
from the Union 20 the Democratic side during the past
two years. but the number very nc0nsderable They
too small fraction TO account for the general result
There have also been some changes in our fayor-pTQb
New-York tribune., 1868-07-03
81

ably fully many have been aeanst ns IN,
the result has not depended to any considerable
ON these changes. '
The OegOnidn continues On two points the Democrats
have Kept up an incessant clanor They have LOST no
opportunity TO denounce the 'Dggers' and taras On
ry crossroads, In the streets and at the
they have banged away with persistent energy on th
old gong Their weightiest argument Ia heen "a
adopt their own style OF exprcssiOiD- niger 10
and on this they have built the main structure OF their
political principles. Democrats We're appalled, al ths
question put 20 them with srh earnest bd haton by
Rev. Joseph Smith-"DO you want youi
allow nigger to force himself into seaf
at church between you and wife ~ and to prevent
this undesirable matrimonial alliance, this warrant
able trespass upon the rights of Democratic families
CHANGING 10 attend church, the Democrat has abOed
early and late for in tho election We hope
now settled that the daughters or Oregon Democrats viii
not be either forced or permitted 10 marry nggers"
The Union Party worked with gOou deal Of energy dur
ing the canvass but t worked without adequate orgsni
cation Much more could have been done by working in
q systematic way. But we mud fault with none who
stood honestly with us; only wish to point out
them the supreme necessity of united determined
ganiZed action in future The party is too earnest Ia its
belief in its principles to be disheartened by single
defeat We show ourselves worthy partaeFs OF tina
spirit Of party brethren the great Northern States
They are living In the immediate presence OF the great
conflict, and not going give 1t up. They
win III November They VIII surely carry majority Of
the electoral votes Of the North for Grant and COfax
And TO make victory overwhelming shall get tha
votes Of nearly, not quite, all the late Rebel states
suTed. We now raise the shout. Hurrah for Grant and
tell our opponents that shall carry Oregon for him
against such candidate they have declared for ths
Secessonist, PendletOn ..
New-York tribune., 1868-07-03
THE KANZAS ROAD.

TO M EdGor Of The Trsosa~
SIR have read. and may say the people OF Kansas
have read with feelings of surprise the communica-
ton of Albert d. Richardson, published in your daily
issue of June 17th ns in relation to the Kansas line
Of the Union Pacific Railway Z. d. Mr.. Richardson
calls IL a "branch -" branch of the main or Ne
braska stem of the Union Pacific Road" This is
trnlV singlar statement; of little consequence. how
dictated the article.
More than seven years previous to the goyernmenaI
charter of the Pacific Railroad the Territorial Legs
ature of Kansas had authorized the construction of
The Ieayenworth, Pawnee and Western. AT that
time the western boundary OF Kansas was IN the
Rocky Mountains and provision was made IN tne cnaIeI
referred 20 for the extension OF the road 70 the extreme
Sestern limits Of the Territory. It's initial pent was on
the west bank Of the Missouri RIVER ana s 0Dsctso
poiut In the Rocky Mountains not definitely nxea pat
deDendng upon future location OF line 70 tne facic
OCEAN and which at that time was eOnndenuy anuci
Dated by the projectors Of the Leayenworth Pawnee ana
Western Railroad 1t was intended by them 10 ~ make @
this rOad the main line 10 the Missouri RyeI ana no
caas Of men did 70 secure the passage ol 9ne aI VI