The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-12-18
Letter from Omaha.
OMAHA, Dec. 8. 1869.

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Meeting point, of the Salt Lake Railroad
with the L. p Road. This shortens the
run from Omaha l3 miles, and is by no
means Objectionable to those engaged in
which, added to the 600 run from Sacra-
mento, increases it to 743. The di,tance
from Sacramento to San Francisco, we have
not before us, but say $50 will equalize the
distance nearer than before but leaving
the greater distance in favor of the U. P,
some 1870 miles. Thus we may consider
the contention settled, without troubling
Congress to interfere.
All the buildings are now being removed
and fixed up at Ogden, and in addition to
those of the Salt Lake Road, will add not
a triile to the quaint little Mormon town of
Ogden, which will be governed by his
Majesty Brigham, and his compeers, at least
while the reign of the former continues
This change meets with universal satsfac-
ton, and the once od-forsaken place,
Promontory, so styled by many, is now for
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among the towns that were but are not
now. The vigilance committee, which Or
ganized there few weeks since, drove the
gamblers from the place, under the penalty
of death, if they returned. They are now
wandering from post to pillow, having been
refused admittance to Corinne, in the capa-
city of their profession. AS they cannot
find shelter either i'll Zion, or any other of
the provinces of Utah, they will either have
to learn to earn livelihood by the sweat
of the brow, or repair to other more congo
NAL chimes. | only wonder that the citi-
zens of Promontory did net organize six
months sooner, and Danish them from their
midst.
AS winter is fairly commenced, it is likely
that but few will travel out West for pleas
ure, but on the opening Of spring, we have
no doubt, many will crafty their curiosity,
by visiting this famous western world, made
SO on account of the extent of territority,
with the superiority of its soil, as well as
the rich gold and silver mines beside the
mineral resources. Rich mines of copper
are now being opened near Rawlings
Springs, ard coal oil is found in great
abundance, near Bear Rivcr-:ill in close
proximity to the U. p. r. r. The coal
mines now being worked are mostly so sit
uated that coal in the greatest abundance
cali be loaded on cars with the aid of
shoot, not exceeding six feet in length,
loading an ordinary car in few minutes,
and with 9ery little labor. Many of those
large mount aims seem to be one vast pile of
superior coal. Clay, for making brick,
which was thought at one time to he scarce,
can now be obtained with bat little diff
Guilty, and brick are now made here in
great quantities, not inferior to the best
furnished in the eastern cities.
Omaha is now beginning to spread her
wings north and south. In addition to the
five railroads already ccntreing here, there
are two others just commenced, run
ming SOUTH to connect with those already
leading in this direction, and one running
north, to intersect those already penetrat-
ing through, and leading into, the vast re-
sources of this beautiful western country.
1t is predicted that the ensuing will be one
of the most prosperous years Omaha has
ever realized. In addition to the two rail
roads, now commenced, leading from this
city, the Government will build to COM
mence in early spring. Custom House,
Post Office, and L. S. Court House, the
whole not to cost less than 100000. There
is 40 city between New York and San
Francisco, that is increasing SO rapidly in
business or population, and certainly 40
one which is building up SO rapidly. The
class of buildings now being constructed
would not disgrace Philadelphia OF New
York. City railroads are being extended
as fast as the streets can be prepared for
the iron. Nicholson pavements are much
needed, and loud calls are being made on
our City Fathers for this most desirable
improvement, which in a short time will be
commenced.
The U. P. Company have just completed,
or nearly SO, their extensive Car Factory,
destroyed by fire some two months since
The present is much larger and very much
improved building, and we suppose one of
the most extensive in the United States.
and under the immediate superintendent of
mechanics, Mr.. Stevens, will be able to fur
nish Gals at short notice. The Company
have suffered some Inconvenience, for some
time, in consequence of the burning of their
shops, and the large quantity of tools and
car materials. The Superintendent, Gen.
Hammond, and his first Assistant, MIR.
Charles Need, deserve the highest praise
for the prolnptness in the restoration of
those buildings, so extensive as they are.
We lave never known Company where
SO universal harmony seemed to prevail
among its officers, and we think it can be
accounted for only, by the superior fitness
of its officers for their positions
We have oeen called on to notice some
acts of pure generosity and liberalty. as
well as dlsinterested kindness, which it
would be we'll for other r. r. Companies
TO initiate
gentleman with his wife, on his way
to California, after having purchased his
tickets through to San Francisco, had his
pocket-book stolen, which contained his
tickets baggage checks, and all the money
he had with him. What situation to be
placed in, entirely among strangers! Some
1900 miles from home, without dollar,
and his tickets, just purchased, costing
1929, with checks for baggage, all gone,
and not knowing single person. Their