White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1868-01-09
(For the Chief.)
DoyrrHAS, January 3, 1868

er, to drop line occasionally, bot have fail
I'd to comply until now. know you are pa
ient-all printer, arc patient, and not only
'atsnt. but long suffering: it is Christian
printers are Christians. And this
reminds me that se, Of Doniphan. have been
favored with an "out pouring" Of the spirit
great revival o? religion. Large numbers Of
prodigals have returned to their Fathers
house, to be clothed and partake of the " fat
ted CALI" Well. I do not know that better
thing could have taken place, although l CO
not think We are more wicked than other peo
Pile, bit believe we need more religion. 1t
appears that the preachers have made dead
set against the wicked of this community; for
one held forth four weeks, and gathered TO the
fold sev en.y-six members; and another, TWEEN
ty four; and now another is in progress, with
a very good p.ospect Of reclaimiug more. May
the good work 60 on.
1t seems that. with all the warnings this
people have received, there are some who will
yet enjoy themselves in a way that does not
entirely comport with the ideas Of truly rel-
gious professor; for We have had dances seve-
raj. believe that dancing follows every re-
riyal. Why it is, know not; perhaps the
gent. below" stirs them up to it, so he may
"know his own" This is merely an idea.
But my intention was more particularly to
speak Of the late Festival st this place, given
by the Catholic ladies, for the bepe6t of the
Church. Festivals appear to be the most Ger
tain mode of procuring money to complete a
church building. Past experience has taught
them the lesson. Donipban now boasts Of
three neat and good churches. viz: Methodist,
Union, and Catholic. The first two are frame,
the last brick. This church is situated in a
most beautiful and pleasant spot, commanding
a splendid view Of the surrounding country.
It is large enough for the present congregation
that will worship there. For some time the
managers Of the Fair had been preparing for
it, and last Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
it took place, in the church. | was not there
on the first evening, but understand that ey-
erything went of most pleasantly; and, judg-
ing from the following evening, guess was
correctly informed. New Years night a.
tended, and found a very large crowd-too
large for comfort. but plenty Of room to dive
into your pockets, to fish up stamps with which
to silence the demand, " Buy q chance in this
beautiful article" made by the young ladies
One could not resist. tell you, the ladies'
are great sellers-I don't mean they are
"sells," but uenders. The first night they had
no music, bat the second was enIiveued BY the
" Atchison String Band" It was quite an ad-
dition. The supper prepared for those who
had the money was splendid. and no one seems
to be dissatisfied. About Ii o'clock, most of
the young folks repaired to the Mix House,
where they passed the remainder OF the night
In dancing. We had good time. That is
all. There were many articles of beauty and
value rafael of. Among the articles was
babies "crib" and bedding complete. Oh.
how did want it. | thought, if only got
that, I could get-get-a wife. But didns-
No one can say that the people Of Doniphap
and vicinity are not liberal. They attended
the Festival in large force. and parted with
their money without murmus. The gross
receipts OF the two evenings foot up $40
have no doubt the managers feel gratifed at
The result.
The Holidays have passed, anl a new year
has commenced "to wheel the equal, dull rou
'ine." They were spent in this community
very much the same as other days, With the
exception of very fine ball Christmas Eve,
given at the Mix House, in this place, and
Festival, as already stated. ] presume you
enjoyed yourself-editors always do. !
Doniphan Is in her element. just now, for |
,orn is plenty, and coming into market very |
asst. presume there is near forty thousand |
bushels now in store here, and Increasing very
asst. Doniphan County is certainly one of the |
,est agricultural districts in the State, and her
,eople are industrious. These combined, ought
o make it desirable place for those Who wish |
o make homes for themselves in new coun- |
ry. Wherever people are prosperous. 10 the |
,lace for the poor, or those Of limited means, |
o emigrate :o-~here money is, is the place
o get it; and indus'rv. good land, and good |
acilitie. for shipping. viii make it.
hear but little Of the Raiiroa nov: but I |
we will soon learn something def |
lite, as to the route il will take. / believe
he SURVEYORS bare completed their part of the !
,ork. for see BY your paper. they vent be
'ond the point they intended on the FIRST sur. |
Tsy. Stakes are sticking all over the eouotry !
% thick, that it entirely bewiIders one as TO I.
shich viii be the route adopted. Points should |
make but little difference, 50 the greatest num- |
,er be accommodated. This road IA reed.d |
'ery mach. and the sooner il is completed, the |
'etter it will be for the farmers and business
men Of the County. And when it is, bu,er,
# produce win not be compelled to hold on to
heir grain until the river opens. in order to !
,et it 70 market. This is one OF the greatest |
|rawbaeks 70 dealers in producs. Bat siI rhst
an be said viii not hHry the matter. lis al
,reat body that hes The control Of III. mstter |
'ow, and " great bodies move slowly" Move
H. .sav -
We have hal one Of the suest Winter. I /
ves ssv-moss like Spring thsu - dresry
Winter" kaasas he's . 1as oliussGe = o1ecti
4, - well as other advantages. n.