The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1871-12-21
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E.EANEN HOEIH.
LEAGESwoRTH, Dee. l1iii. ls1l.

LEAyENwoRTH, Dee. l1ih, 1871.
EiGor Tia-F.
At last, sIcoumb - the many impoc;u-
nities OF my eastern irieris, to tell them
something about Leivenwortli-Gar famed
Leavenworh City, universally known
throughout these United States, from TIE
largest CITY down 10 the most obscure hamlet.
Talked Of in circles among the most highly
educated and intellectual, ~ well as wonder
ed about, and srscnlated upon by the most
ignorant Of our eastern population, the
late rebellion made this city familiar TO every
newspaper reader in TIE land, and created
within them desire to know some;hin.
more Of the famous city, indeed, TO know
jat what kind OF 4 place il vas, and time
does no, ses.a to sa.iate the curiou,ity, for
today, should you visit any of the Middle
or Eastern State, goa would be amused, and,
at the same time surprised, at the Inquiries
that meet YOU Il; every Turn; when you re-
member The vivid accounts that have been
gwen from all parts OF the West, especially
Leayenworh, by the pen Of some Of oar
most eloquent writers.
During nv travels through the East last
wear, | was asked questions 50 utterly absurd
about the difiercn, cities in the West as
caused ME TO wonder tia; Il civilized people
could I've so misiniorined. \ gentleman
asked me one day, among many other inter
negatives, GLOW many soldiers is required 10
guard Omaha Hardly understand you
SIR said |. Whe:eupon he explained to me
tina, the soldiers, then statione! at Omaha,
were there exclusively 10 guard the city
against the ravages of Indians
and buffalo and all sorts OF wild animals and
savage tribes. 1t was his impression that the
citizens Of that enierprisins Western city
slept with their hearts in their mouths from
very fear of awakening in eternity; that the
Indians were p.owling around ready TO
do their bloody work at any time, and that
regular glasd Of United States soldiers were
requisite TO the very existence OF that safe
and peaceable city. The impressions of this
IAN were only typical Of what hundreds OF
others believe. lie was reading man, and
where did lie get his false ideas can only
leave you 10 conjecture. Now, many of our
Eastern s'brethren' have the same idea Of
the delightful city OF Leavenwor,h. They
think that you, here i'll your quiet, pleasant
homes, are in danger.of your lives, and ex-
pect al any time Ia be swallowed up by
barbarou- tribe of Indians or deyoured by
one of those numerous herd Of buffalo that
are seen upon your streets daily, and the sol
diers stationed mere are for the sole protection
of this city -Leavenwor,h-one of the most
beautiful and tranquil Of Western cities, her
inhabitants noted ior their enterprise, for the
spirit OF go-ahead-aliveness made manifest by
the progressive development in every depart
ment belonging to city Improvements. The
MANY elegant churches speak well for Leav-
eEworlh, and stand IS living monuments to
the morality of her people. The public
are unsurpassed by these Of any
other Western city, both in beauty and COM
modify, while the bus. ness houses are sub
stantiil and handsome. There are many
fine residence buildings, costly and beautiful;
the streets are wide and well Iaacadamizcd;
the sidewalks are mostly Of stone and plank,
and generally good.
ieavenwoith is nicely located on the
western side of the Missouri river; in sho,t,
il has Gme of the iiDe4t locations
for 4 city this side OF the Rocky Mountains.
When nv young Eastern friends are ''tied
up" and wish To settle in the West, they will
not End 4 morc agreeable healthy OK
dclightful country than Kansas, or 4
more agreeable or preferable city than
Laayenworth.
The citizens are a polite, well educated
people and the schools are second 10 none.
When your children are old enough 10 be
placed in boarding school, Maplewood Sem
mary is at your disposal. or ST. Mary's is .
accessible only little further from the city.
81 come on, Jack, Joe, Bob, AID all the res! .
Of you; bring your wives with You, ard save
lie expense Of goirg back after them, for
assure you tie lnGi"ns will not trouble you,
rnd you shall not be eaien by the buffalo, .
but Cics rcrSd.
| may be able 10 Writ Il more definite and
satisfactory letter next week. As l came .
acre 50 recently. and have not been able TO
,ain the desired information ON account OF
limited time. With promise on my lips, !
IN respectfully, II. l.. {.