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The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
From the Kcokuk constitntIon.

Peaches grow here in abundance, and it is
believed to be good country for apples also.
Tho peach trees have now upon them an
abundant crop of fruit. In fine the city of
Wichita is the very paradise of the Arkansas
bottom sn-callcd
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
From the Elkbart Und \ Observer.

But how shall / describe Wichita, the
'sQueen city of the Southwest What was
a matter of much surprise to majority OF
the excursionsts was the number of good
substantial. brick buildings. in fact any one
would suppose the town to be fifty instead OF
not quite five years old.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
From the Seneca (ohio) Advertiser

All along the Arkansas river is the best Of
grazing land. on which is now pastured 1O0.-
900 cattle We passed through one herd Of
5000 head on our way out, which were rs
fine looking cattle can be produced in any
section, and need no other attention than that
of a herdsman. nor other feed than that Of the
grazing on the plains. This will always DO
the grazing land OF the world.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
DELANO TOWNSHIP.

DELANo. March 80, 1876.
EDITOR EAGLE: Enclosed you will
find few facts and statements in re-
gard to this township which may be
ofintorest to your readers.
Delano township was organized In
1871 and named III honor of Secretary
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
LETTERS FROM SEDGWICK COUNTY
FARMERS.
Opinions Based upon Actual Experiences had, and
Observations Made, by Tillsrs Of the
Soil in Various Townships.

Following we give several home let
tiers written by friendly readers OF
this paper. We consider them valua-
Bile from the fact of their embodying
the experience and observations OF
men who have been engaged in the
cultivation of the soil, and in the rails
ing of stock, and consequently know
whereof they affirm:
PAYNE TOWNSHIP.
March 10, 1876.
EpiqoR EAGLE: AS each township
should be represented in your centen-
NAL edition, [ have concluded TO set
forth few facts which | have wit
messed. | wish to state few changes
and The noticeable contrast in Payne
township between to-day and five
years ago to-day, which is the date of
my settlement here.
At that time the country was moth
ing but vast unsettled prairie. All
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
rronl :l,e &C a. 1ribnpn

We were disappointed il fading that valley
what il was Instead or sandy waste ,!ayast;-
ted by drouth. SarageS, @rdssioppers and 9th
IL varmits, VIC found the revea>c-a couptrv
OF good soil, pure wafer. cool breezes healthy
climate ana great pro PEGS for the future
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06

Here indeed is n most charming country.
The grandeur of this country whose touch
sprang up the blooming flowers that dotted
and filed with fragrancy this luxuriant
valley.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
From the Ft Madison und J democrat

We arrived at Wichita and we confess our
selves happily disappointed in the richness of
the soil, fine crops and evidences OF general
prosperity in the portion OF Kansas we passed
through. Only the lazy and worthless will
want in any part of Kansas.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
From the Cincinnati Daily ENQUIRER.

The bottom land Is as level as a floor. dark
rich loan; no depth TO The soil. did not 90
down to see, but the river bank showed eight
to ten feet, black as your hat. Where I ex-
pected to see gloom and dependency | found
only hopeful courage and rejoicing.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06

From the Martinsbarg (west vlr) Independent.
Five years ago tho Usage Indian and the
shaggy buffalo roamet undisturbed over the
ground whers Wichita HOW stands. tia foot
steps OF the white man had yet hardly trod
its virgin soil. and the slumbers OF the dusk y
warriors were not disturbed by the Shrek Of
the locomotive.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06

We soon passed on to Wichita. through
one OF the most fertile valleys in the world.
Here we see the most beautiful crops that
ever grew We noticed people harv csting.
and IN one place noticed they were drawing
wheat.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06

Wichita is in the midst of fine farming
country, and claims a population of over 81
0o0. and is fast assuming the proportions of
city, and has been for several years the cat
tie mart OF Southern Kansas, but that trade is
falling away and will soon seek other chan
nels to the teeming east, The buildings are
OF substantial character, being principally
of stone
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
From The Mansfield tohioj Herald

Through all this part oethc country between
Emporia and Wichita. the land is very rich and
the magnificent rolling prairie is beautiful to
behold. The Bellies of Wichita delighted the
editorial hearts in their lovilness. and for good
looking young la.lies Wichita is hard to beat
The hall in which the festivities were held was
decorated with flowers, and with specimens OF
the agricultural products of this rich region.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
From The s. Joesepb mo ) Dailv Gazette.

This beautiful valley presented one vast field
of winter wheat. with here and there field OF
corn nine feet high, and in tassel, rye, barley
and flax. The wheat harvest is about halt
saved yellow. bright straw with not speck
OF rust on any of the wheat. Over one-half
of the county being bottom land, extending
from the Big to the Little Arkansas.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06

The castor bean richly repays the la
Dor of cultivation; an acre will yield
from fifteen to twenty-five bushels.
With prices wavering from two and q
half to three dollars per bushel, this is
aprofitable crop.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06

features the Mechanically Office of tho
to pictures of its prominent
The
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
From the Washington nnd.) Herald.

The city is gay one. It is all activity and
hustle. Ii has large stores filled with heavy
stocks of goods. many supcrbly furnished
houses. excellent hotels. large public hall,
good schools and churches. and everything re-
quired to make life enjoyable.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06

Most Of the streams have gravelly or
rock bottoms and afford pure water to
drink at most times, besides which
the whole country is underlaid with
limestone affording abundance of pure
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06

At Wichita, 2i2 miles from Atchison. we
first struck the celebrated Arkansas valley,
where upon every hand was displayed ample
evidence of refinement, prosperity and enter
prise.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06

At every station they brought forth samples
OF their various productions. which indeed
were OF superior quality. One year ago the
grasshoppers were devastating all they had,
and now when their beautiful prairies are
floating in seas Of wealth they cannot refrain
from extending welcome hand in renem-
brance of limited relief sent them.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
From the IIillsboro toh:o, News.

The country is most beautiful rolling
prairie with deep black sandy soil, which
whenever il is cultivated gives vislable evil
denee OF its great fertility and productive
ness,
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
From the Nosomis un } Gazst.e.

at Wichita. after seeing Us all in the yehi-
ees, we were driven. led ny a brass band
aronnd the city and t. the high ground over
booking the .raa'le>t valley the sna ever sloDe
upon.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06

In harmony with the objects of this issue, offer
status of the paper that bears good words for
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06

The average OF wheat will I've fully twpnt,-
Eve bushels to the acre aud tho corn i. abso-
iutely splendid. 1t is hard 80 fad better
country.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06

A former resident of this valley Thco. F. Price,
Chicago Tribune, descriptive of the great valley
nom which we Gull the following graphic verses
touching the streams and historical incidents of
our owA county
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
From the Washington Qowa) Press.
"A 81 xko frat ,.,gIo a,p,xSlx or

Indeed the first days ride simply amazed
US al. 1t is the finest looking country we
ever beheld. There is no miasma; no one
shakes off his hide with chills; nights cold and
by day cool winds. At this p0iNt we found
the EAGLE a nine column paper, the hand
soonest weekly we ever Iayed eyes on, issued
from a model Office, having cylinder and the
best job presses.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
From the True PARIS Kentuekian.
From the Woodf,rd nn1 Journal.

The waving fields OF grain, the herds of
stock on the boundless pastures, and the pref
ty village and farm-houscs, presented a
charming landscape.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06

From the Charlottesville tlnd.) Eye'ng Journal.
Sedgwicll county, though but five years old +,
has fifty school hsuses, worth rs many thou
sand dollars. Wichita is the great eDtrepot
of the Indian country and Northern Texas.
At least Loo car loads will be shipped this
season.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
from the Detroit (Mich,) Daily Post.

! rUIiI 'He 81 JUSepul NO. JIaIIy MORNING HeraId
All day we rode through most beautifu'
country, the broad Arkansas river lazi.
winding on our left ansl sparkling in the jan.
sun like band of silver The fields for
hundred miles were yellow with wheat, barley
rye and oats. The ride through this remark
| able valley was the most thoroughly enjoyable
one We ever undertook. Cattle, horses and
sheep feeding the entire year on the nutri-
tious grasses which grow here, and we passed
immense herds of broa.!- horns driven up from
Texas, and growing UP with the country.
We passed through several very fine villages
and some bustlng cities. At every station
the good people greeted US heartily.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
GRANGE DEPARTMENT.

NATIONAL GRANGE-BUSNESS OFFICERS.
JNo. 7. JoNFs, Master, Helena, Arkansas
o. ii. KELLY. sec'y, Louisville, Ky.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06
From the ST. Louis Mine. Metal, and Ar,s

From the st. Louis Mines, Metals and Arts.
Who ever heard of the city of wichita? But
here we were met TO our surprise, on the
banks OF tho Arkansas river by thousands OF
people, band of music and procession
formed that had over sixty carriages and bug
gies in it.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06

anu all OuIN oVV pOuuuS. DOiu
the former made almost wholly of fine steel
mounted with brass, and the latter furnished
with safety valves, water and steam guages and
twenty fues. AS light as it is, it does its work
noiselcssly and efIeetually, with a consumption
of half dozen buckets of water per day and
about bushel of coal. In fine, ii is tho ncatest,
clcancst and most perfect small engine manu-
featured in America, and all who desire a light
cheap power of from one to three horse power
should address the manufacturer.
The second cut is of our Fairhaven newspa-
per press, the largest size made. For tho char
acter of its work we refer to this paper. Its
capacity is about one thousand per hour, and it
runs lighter than any cylinder press manufac-
tured.
The third engraving is of our card and bill
head press, called the Liberty, eighth medium,
invented by Otto Degener, and said to be the
fastest press made. The rivalry for fine work
Liberty and the Gordon, both alike in the m;
of strength conceded to the Liberty.
The fourth engraving represents a lob press
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06

"Kansas State Granrc''-Iusiness Officers.
NJ. D.. Hudson. Master, Mapleton,
i. ID. Maxson, Secretary, Emporia.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06


valley, together with illustrations of its most i'm
portant machinery. The Wichita EAGLE is the Lead
ing Republican paper of the Great Arkansas Valley
with bona ide circulation second to few papers in
the west aud subscription list leading all county
papers in the State of Kansas. From small hand
press four years ago to-day, it has grown to employ
three fast presses driven by steam. While the poll
tics of the paper is straight out Republican, the edi-
tor ignores all petty quarrels of whatever character
and aims with heart and brain to make a " home pa
per" in the ruest To tel! of this magnificent
valley and its many advantages, to stand by the far
in their ambition to make themselves homes. to
assist with its words of cheer and advice in all that
goes to the advancement and permanent prosperity
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06


forlarge blanks
posters, deeds,
mortgages, etc.
1t cost about
5000 set up, is
very complete
and strong,
with a capacity
of two thou
sand an hour.
In addition to
the above, the
EAGLE o fiji C o
has its proof
press,...p alp c r
cutter, rotary
card cutter, lead
cutter, cabinets
etc. In conclu-
sion we would
say that any
one desiring a
spicy. Foe al
newspaper, a
true home jour
nal, or any one
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06

sEDGwiCK COUNTY DIRECTORY.
DISTRICT CRAYGE-3a Da.
A. NJ. Durand, Master
r. i. Dorsey. Secretary. Jamesbnrg.
Meets LIT Tuesday in each month, II, "A. m.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1876-04-06

From the Springfield (ohio)L Daily Republican,
Wichita is one of the most attractive places
in the state. few miles back of the city
some parties are boring for coal to supply fuel
for extensive salt works already in operation.
and capable OF turning out many thousand
bushels Of salt weekly. The roads over which
We rode were firm, tree from dust and made
the p!eisantest OF drives. The climate SEEM
ed to be very healthy, the air being dry and
temperature medium. There is always a cool
draft, and at night a.. slept with the wind
blowing full upon them, without fear OF con-
sequences. Water for drinking and culinary
purposes is abundant and good.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-06-28
National Political Conyen-
lions.

This Is the year Of National Con-
ventions AMI, while the history Of
these political gatherings, frougbt
with 50 much import, is familiar 20
the political reader, 10 the masses
any Information relating TO them is
read with interest. In view OF this
fact the Pittsburg Commercial says
that the first political convention Of
a national character was held in
1890 in Philadelphia. II was an
anti-Masonic convention. It ad-
journed to meet again in Baltimore
ia 1881, and nominated William
Writ for President and Amos Ell
maker for Vice-President. Pre-
yious 10 this date the candidates
for President and Vice-President
had been chosen by congressional
caucuses or State conventions
The national Republican conven-
ton met in Baltimore December
II, 1881, and nominated Henry
Clay and John Sergeant for Presi-
dent md Vice President. In May
1882, the Democrats met at Balti-
more and nominated Jackson and
Van Buren,.
In May, 1885, the Democrats
nominated Van Buren, and Jackson
at Baltimore. The wings held no
National Convention that year, but
Harrison and Granger, who bad
been nominated by various State
Conventions, were the candidates.
Tn November, 1889, the aboli-
tionists met ia Warsaw, New York,
and nominated Birney and Le-
moyne. In December following the
wing Convention met at Harris
burg and nominated Harrison and
Tyler. The Democrats met at Bal
timore 10 May, 1910, and renominat-
ed Van Buren, for President
johnson was the candidate for Vice
President.
The compaign OF 1874 opened at I
In May, when the wings
Clay and Frelinghuysen.
The Democrats met In the same
.ity on the 2sth ~ the same month
nj named Polk and DalIas,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-06-28

The number Of delegates TO the
Democratic National Convention is
1873, being twice the number Of
electoral votes. This includes a
representation Of six from Colorado,
which has not yet been fully admit
ted into the sisterhood of States,
but which will vote for electors in
November next. The Republican
National Convention was composed
Of $50 members. The Republicans
gave TO each Territory and to the
District Of Columbia two delegates
each, but the Democracy give the
Territories no representatives in
the Convention. At the late Re
publican National Convention the
delegates from the Territories we're
almost unanimous for Blaine, and
at one time it looked not improba-
bic that they would hold the bal
ance of power. Although they
have not the power of casting a
single vote for President, the Ter
ritories had a voice in the Republi-
can National Convention equal TO
a State with a population of up
wards Of a million. In the Demo-
cratic National Convention il will
be for the Convention to decide
whether each State shall cast a vote
equal to it's electoral vote or to it's
numerical representation in the
Convention. In the last National
Convention each delegate had one
vote; in the Convention Of 1868
zach delegation cast q vote equal
% the number Of Presidential cleo
ors TO which the State wss entitled.
The delegates have not all been
'hoscn, Illinois having been the
ast State to hold n convention,
nd some Of the delegates are al
eady OF The ground az 81. Louis.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-06-28

We shuuldn', wonder II :ilin-s
di.l turn OFT bad fo- Mr. Hayes
si.er al Investigation IL Wash
iugton discloses the fact that be =As
unifgrraly in favor q every knd
gran, aud every suh=iiy brOughi
before the House during his Mem
bership. And for Viee-Presidsnt
ibey have j mar Who, - chairman
Il the Pacific railroad committee,
reported al rnznuer Of subsidy bills,
and Eas one d the mos: active lead
en- IN forcing them al upon the at
tentiOn q Congress
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-06-28
U.h.esRa,y. Ju.l ., ls1s.

HOn- Lot ". Morrill, Of Maine.
has been appointed Secretary d The
Treasury vice BrisiOE resigned
His present term ia The Senate ex-
pirss 10 Marrh next. Ar. Morrill,
Is familiar Ei;h p1J..c Affairs and
While Il nav be hardly expected
that his administration, should he
accept tie position, vii be Conduct
81 Ei;h the yigoT that made NJ
BFistOz fsrJDs, Ee dO1b. not that
h- viii make al honest AMI efSeieni
cabiuet officer
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-06-28

e. l. Percy, q Alton. Illinois,
vas until last week regarded a.
particular looming star il the
church. He vas high strung az a
prayer meeting, never used any
step-,aider language, sang Hold
he Fort fsnoGsly, KEEP; the ladies
10 . delicious transport Of Joy with
bis beautiigl moral TAX, bowed loE
and long a. class, va chief usher
p. a lore f-as., engaged % the
cieryymaa's daughter. soi although
r. ssore .Lat ths money he stole
from bis employer vas given 10 the
Lord, :: didn't stop lin going 70
JC,ic: for Eve years.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-06-28


L. Junc, ISIS. TyIer All ri
more we're nominated ~ The Ehi-.
a. Philadelphia In May q The
-arns wear the Dz1so-rz,s h.j pOG-
mattel Cas- and BIil@r .; B.liirsore-
Van B=rcn Wa the FREE sCil candi-
late for President, having been
Dominated a. Buffalo
The campaign q 1852 Ess oren-
Ell by the Democrats JCBe ! =;
Baltimore, when Pierce and King
Eers nominated On the 18th 81
the same month the wings met in
the same city and named Scott and
GSThzsn a. their stzniari-b@Arers
John p Hale and George W. Julien
we're the candidates Of the liberty
party. and we're nominated q; Pitts
burg August 18th.
The campaign Of 1856 opened a;
Philadelphia February 10, AZ Ehieh
time the American National council
met and nominated Fillmore and
Donaldson. On the ID of June
The Democrats net ia Cincinnati
and named Buchanan and Brsck-
isri5ze. The fir; National Con-
VeniiOn Of the Republican party
met IN Philadelphia June l. and
nominated Fremon; and Dayton.
In 1860 the Democrats met in
Charleston, in April. In attempt
ing TO fI up a platform there vas
: split, and portion Of the dele
gAtes Withdrew. Those who re-
NAMED had 81 ballots, and finally
adjourned 70 NEE; ia Baltimore on
the s.h Of June. At this meeting
Stephen A Douglas and Benjamin
Fitzpatrick were nominated, but
the latter withdrew and Herschel
'. Johnson was pat in his place
The boilers from the Charleston
Convention agreed 10 meet il Rich
mond il June, and after a number
Of sessions Endorsed the nomination
Of Breckenridge and Lane, made In
Baltimore the same month by those
delegates who had not participated
10 the nomination Of Douglass and
Jobnsoa. On the 18th Of May the
Republicans met 10 Chicago and
nominated Abraham Lincoln OF the
third ballot. Hsnribsl Hamlin vas
named for the second place. The
constitutional union party me. in
Baltimore on the 9th Of May ard
nominated John Bell and Edward
Everett.
IL 1861, June 9Th, President Lin
coin was reuomihated at Baltimore,
and Andrew johnson named for
Vice-President. The Democrats
met in Chicago Augusta Goth, and
nominated McClellen and Pendle-
ton. The radical Democracy" nom
mated Fremont and Cochrane al
Cleveland, in June Of that year.
In 1865, May 2lst, the Republi-
cans met at Chicago and nominated
L. :. Grant and Schuyler Colfax.
On the 4th Of July, in New York,
the Democrats met and nominated
Seymour and Blair.
1872, liberal Republicans opened
the cOmpaign, in Cincinnati, 10 May,
and nominated Horace Greeley and
B. Gratz Brown. On the 9Th Of
June, the Republicans met in Phil
adelphia and renominated Presi-
dent Grant on first ballot. Henry
Wilson was named for the second
place on the second ballot over SIR. /
COlfax. On the 9th Of Of July, the .
Democrats met Ia Baltimore and .
the candidates of the .
liberal party, Greeley and Brown. I
The Republican convention, that
met at Cincinnati on the l4th inst, [
nominated r. B. Hayes for Presi- .
dent and William A. Wheeler, for
Vice President.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-06-28

The Albany Argus attributes the
duliness u the lumber trade In
Canada n a elimination Of the de-
mand in England aud the United
Sia'es, and by i,s having almos'
cleared in the West Indies and
South America. The demand for
lumber in New England and in
View York, where Canada has hi;h-
erto found a large market il now
70 a considerable extent supplied
with superior lumber from the in
terests If Michigan and Wisconsin.
The quantity during the past three
wears manufactured In these States
Las been greatly augmented By the
efforts o. the mill owners 20 save
from total loss the timber which bad
been killed by The fires and the
duty imposed On the Canadian lum-
Der entering the United States has
enabled the Michigan lunberrnen
20 successfully complete in the east
ern market. Bl. the principle
cause Of depression in the trade il
the diminished consumption in
every country where Canadian lurn-
Der has hitherto found a market.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1876-06-28

4; prrsesi there + d. question DO;
ihs; G1TerDoT TI,len j. The leading
cz1iiiste, With Hentricks second
Tie osher Candidates most spoken
d. are TSurInan, Hancock AID Par
ksr-COurier.