The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1871-05-06
Letter from Nebraska.
OMAHA, NEB., April "a, 1871.

OMAHA, NEB., April "a, 1871.
DEAR WING We had hoped, ere this,
to have had some favorable tidings from
the movements of your Elkton, or rather
Cecil Colony, but after reading the poetic
effuson as to its prospects, our faith begins
to weaken; but still hope it may, Phoenix
like, spring into action. Meanwhile colo
MES are pouring into Nebraska from almost
every quarter,-not from Europe alone, but
from many of the Eastern States not
few are from Pennsylvania, New York and
Massachusetts,, &c. The coal mines of
Wyoming and Utah are attracting many
from the rebellious districts of tho former
State, while all seem to be interested in the
silver, gold and lead fever of Utah; but the
more prudent and rejecting portion of the
emigration, turn their attention to the rich
lands of Nebraska, and are preparing
themselves lands and homes that will afford
them comfort and happiness, when the
mining bubbles are blown away by the
high winds which prevail in the far West.
We see many of the colonists are bringing
with them superior stock, the best of agri-
cultural implements, and fowls of superior
breed !; and nothing will pay them better
than stock-raising, as we'll as poultry all
of which can be done with a very trifling
cost, and find a ready market for all near
their homes, on the line of the U. p Rail-
road.
This Company is furnishing thousands of
acres to colonists, and atfording great facil-
tiles to those who are disposed to purchase
their lands, and to all others travelling
over their road to other points, many of
whom buy Government lands, and thereby
enhance the dcsirability of all lands in their
various localities.
Since the Spring has become favorable
for outdoor work, and President Scott
elected, the force on the Missouri River
Bridge, and work leading to it, has been
increased, and everything looks like a Wig
orous prosecution of this important enter
prise.
The excessive high winds prevailing for
a week past, made the crossing of the Mis-
souri, somewhat difficult for the steam trans
fer boats, but all is still and smooth again.
The greatest detention to either mails or
passengers has been twelve hours, and we
do not anticipate any further interruption
in future. We hope the completion of the
bridge may be an antidote to all these
troubles.
Scarcely a week passes but we see some
familiar name registered at our hotels, OF
have the pleasure of cordial shake hands
with some of our old friends from Mary
land, Pennsylvania, and elsewhere. John
G. Smith, formerly of the Sth District of
Cecil county, is now at Council Bluffs, tenn
porarily. lie much prefers western Iowa
and Nebraska to Kansas, particularly for
agricultural pursuits. We find that to be
the opinion of many who have visited the
former States, prospecting. Two of Mr.
Cowboys sons, of the 18th District, model
farmers, are at Bonhome, Dakota, engaged
in their favorite pursuit. They have fine
land, and like their worthy sire, know how
to improve and appreciate it. We wish
them great success of which they are sure,
if they initiate, which they are, their paren-
tai example.
Can't your Cecil poet stir your Cecil col
ony to action? Let him try again.
OCCASIONAL.