The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1870-04-01
Letter from Kanses.
GARNETT, KANSAS, !
MAJ. 2lst. 1870. (

GARNET, KANSAS,
Mar, 2lst., 1870.
DEAR Mr.. ED1ToR: I write you few lines,
thinking you would like to hear from this
country, and learn of its progress. This coun-
ty hes in the second tier of counties west of
Missouri, and is nearly equi-distant from the
Kansas river on the North andtheSouth line of
the State. It contains nearly 100000 acres of
land, and is "a miles square, Population 5000.
1t is well watered by the following streams.
Potamatamie Greek, with its numerous tribu-
taries, embracing six good sized creeks in the
western part Of the county, and flowing east
through the northern part of the county; Ce-
| dar Creek, and the south fork of the Potawa-
tamie flowing north through the GENITAL part
Sugar Greek, with its numerous branches, in
the eastern part of the country, flowing east
through Linn County; Little Usage, Deer, In
dian an Spring Greeks, in the sout part, flow
ing South. These are all living streams, most
ly of clear crystal water, in which numerous
fish abound.
Along nearly all of these streams timber is
found, consisting of Black Walnut, Burr Oak,
Red Oak, Hickory, Elm, Sycamore, blackberry,
hard and soft Maple, Basswood, Cotton Wood,
Wild Cherry, Locust, Pecan, etc. The timb-
cred land mostly occupies the low ground
along the creeks. Next adjoining the timber
are some of the finest bottom lands, that can
be found in any country, the soil being rich
black loan, from two to five feet deep and
very productive.
In the western part of the county, the val
leys are very narrow, tho prairies rising in a
gentle slope for half mile and then sloping
off gently to the next creek. Near the wes-
tern line of the county are numerous mounds
and high ridges, where stone coal is seen crop
ping out, and where superior quality of
sandstone is found, in great abundance, and
easy of access. Quarries Of limestone are
found along nearly all of the streams. In the
central portion or the county the land is high
and rolling, but has rich limestone soil, well
adapted to raising small grains, fruits, and ve-
getables Of all kinds. Fine living springs of
good, pure water, are found even on the highest
ridges. Good wells, of pure water, can be
found in any part OF the county, by digging
from IS to 80 feet. In the eastern and south
eastern part of the county, there is less timber
and consequently it is little settled; yet here
are some Of the finest lands in the state, pro-
duoing the finest and most nutritive grasses,
and atfording the richest of pasturage, to vast
herds of cattle, which require but little atten-
ton to insure their Owners profitable invest
ment.
The south and southwestern part of the
county is high, rolling prairie, has less timber
than any other part of the county, but is well
supplied with water for stock The soil is
pronounced, by fruit grower, of the best quail
ty for raising grasses and fruit of oil kinds.
It has been visited lately by vine growers from
Hermann, Missouri, who purpose engaging
exclusively in the grape and fruit culture. At
present, most of that portion of the county is
but an extensive range for vast. t.herds of stock,
and is highly priced by stoch raisers. In a
few months, however, the Leavenworth, Law
renee andGalveston Railroad, will be conplet-
ed, through these vast prairies; lumber, and
all kinds of building material will be furnished
at reasonable rates, ana that vast plain will he
made to 'blossom as the rose"
For beauty of scenery, salubrity OF climate,
and general health fulness, this county cannot
be surpassed by any in the State. On the
other hand, the farmer can be assured that
these grand prairies offer him an abundant
yield for his labor and for one-third the exer-
ton required in the heavy timber of Ohio,
Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan. The teem- !
ing soil but awaits the busy hum of agricul- |
tural machinery to bring forth rich harvests |
of cereals and fruits, the only great rewards |
Of labor. Anderson county, believe, offers |
more and better inducements to farmers, fruit !
growers and stock raisers, than almost any |
other county in the state. With the Leayen-
worth, Lawrence and Galveston Railroad, now
to Garnett, the county seat, and the
Pa9lo, Fall River, and Santa Fe Road, via
Greely and Garnett, established, the future Of
our country is full of hope and reward for all
those who viii cast their lot in our congenial
climate.
Since the completion of the Galveston road
10 Garnet, the arrivals at our hotels have IN
creased to four or five times the number ever
Known. Every day the train from Lawrence
S alled with passengers; the hotels are cram
ned and iammed with guests, and many QEs