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Kansas weekly herald., 1854-10-06
Ihe Beginning.

Vie are on the eve OF a great enterprise.
The time has arrived when our. territorial
government is to be organized. It may be
that the next number Of the Herald will con-
;ain the proclamation Of Governor REEDER
to this effect.
An even. OF such peculiar interest ard
importance cannot fail to awaken deep feel
ings in the hearts Of the people. 1t is
Lord Bacon, we believe, who declared that
the founding of a new State was one OF the
grandest employments that man can engage
ia.. And SO it is. The settlers of new
country grapple not only with hfe's hard
ships which try the physical energies, but
with intellectual duties, with all that per-
tsins to justice with much that pertains
70 Statesmanship. The qualifications which
enable men to succeed in such comprehen-
sive duties are a knowledge of leading
principles in government and in law, IA
rniliarity with human nature, and an ac-
qt;aintance with the resources Of the State
they live III not the knowledge OF the the
orizing philosopher who dwells in his Ii
brary and communes only with books
We have good reasons for believing that
the population Of Kansas consists Of class
Of settlers superior to those generally
found in a new country. The qlarrels, the
blocdshcd, the disorder which too frequently
stain the early history of a territory, have
not been heard of here. Without law, we
have been al peace. From this gratifying
state Of things it IS safe TO predict that the
people Of the territory will be found coop
Grating in regulations adapted to their vel
fare. And if, as we fully believe, their ex-
ertions arc characterized by patriotic spir-
it, they will lie found working in unison
with the territorial authorities.
AS soon as the census is staken, and the
districts are laid out, the people will be
called upon to elect delegate to Congress,
and members OF the Legislature. We are
not surprised to learn that a general desire
exists to have the territorial legislature con-
vened as early as practicable. It IS thought
this can he done by tie first OF December.
Thus we find ourselves IN the beginning
Of TIE States career. And It behooTes us to
consider we'll .ile responsibility which rests
IITI,3T1 us
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-10-06


relative to the country south of Kansas river
that any well informed man does not know
to be true. We have gained our iaforma-
ton. from personal observation and froza1
gentlemen, who at least know tlie number
of miles in 4 degree. An exa,nination of
any mapof the eountry viii Jsehfirn our
statement to which p. takes exception, that
nine tenths of the waters of the Kansas flow
into it from the north side. twill be seen
that the extent of country drained by the
streams on the north side is more than ten
times as great as that drained by tie south
ern tributaries. The divide between the:
waters of Kansas and those Of Usage and
Arkansas is for SO miles out on an average
less taan fifteen miles from the former
We do not expect Mr., P. to draw any de-
duction from this fact in natural geography
ALI science is alike to him. Nearly the
TIE entire waters Of the north half Of Kan
sas and portion OF those OF southern Me-
braska go into the Kansas riyer,while more
than nine tenths of,the waters of the south
half of the territory go into the Arkansas
and Usage. Our object was not to show
that our portion of the, Territory was SUPERB
or to any other, but to give as nearly as
possible a correct outline of it's geographic
cal features. Every unprejudiced mind = !.
every one who has not some poor hobby
like Kansas to ride, will admit the fairness
Of our statements. s5tsl ii E.e5.i .fos <
As for Mr.. P. we have given him the
only attention he will receive at our hands.
He is an outsider and the intention of his
communication is build up town outside
of our territory. We are aware that we
have given him and the town of Kansas
undue importance by this extended notice,
that allhe deserved was few contemptuous
kicks; but we have thoughtit important for.
the benefit of strangers and persons contem-
plating Kansas as home to refute Mr. P's.
misstatements. Persons resident in the
territory are well preparedto decide upon
his veracity. ay ha
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-10-06
Our Pawnee Correspondence.
PAwNEE, KANSAS TERRITORY,
September 24fh, 1854.

GENTLEMEN: 1t gives me pleasure to
send you the enclosed list of subscribers to
the KANSAS WEEKLY HERALD, from our
young, but aourishing town of PAwNEE.
Although, not having the pleasure of per-
sonal acquaintance, am satisfied from
what have seen Of your paper, that you
are determined to uphold the true interests
of our beautiful Territory, and do all in
your power to make her, if possible, an i'm
proVement upon what nature has already
done for her.
Our town site is certainly one of themost
beautiful spots within her wide borders
Situated upon the left bank of the Kansas
| river, below the head of navigation, and
only one mile from Fort Riley,it pos
sesses every essential quality for large
and prosperous city, the surrounding coun-
try abounds in timber, is we'll watered by
numerous springs, and creeks, and, is as
fertile as any other portion of the Territory.
This place, must undoubtedly, in conjunc-
ton with Leavenworth, absorb the greater
portion of the western trade, and travel.
On the high road to Oregon, California,
and New Mexico-a road well bridged ,and.
with no ferrys to cross-it must necessarily
flourish. Amore central point for the seat
Of government OF the Territory could hardly
BE obtlined, and Immediately behind the
town, and overlooking it and the neighbor-
ing country tor nies-as if nature had her
sell selected its huff, admirably Suited
ior the erection thereon Of the government
buildings. In fact, know OF no place, not
even excepting your own progressive town,
which possesses such combination of adj
vantages as PAwNEE. By spring, the
whistle of the steamer will be heard at her
leyee, and then look out, for we are bound
to go ahead. k 3I 80 ~
In a few days, party Of our enterpri-
sing citizens intend making an expedition
up the Smoky Hill about twenty-five
miles, In search of the tin mine, and beds
of gypsum, known to be on the banks of
that river. The Smoky Hill, as you are
aware, is the main branch of the Kansas,
the fork with the Republican being about a
mile and q. half above PAwNEE. 1t is nav
igable for steamers over an hundred miles.
If the party are successful in their search,
another source of wealth will be opent to our
community. viii advise you of the result
of the expe dition. :, z. @2a.sa s'sl sT 70 =.
With many wishes for the success tofH
your paper, and for the progress of sLeay-
enworth, believe me yours 2assasaf H. 2
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-10-06
VIATOR.
Fsom thu Platte A gus.
Ee0cesssCorsIs assss tys Future
= i .ssn R2eOspeczs. ma


81 We mustaconfess that we feel no little
degree of interestin7 the success Of this
young and fourishing town and one among
others. most prominent is this thai Ieav-
lenworth is situated in the heart oftf,e Del
aware country, and is heund from its ma
tural advantages and the country surround
ing 1t, to. become at no very distant day a
town OF considerable importance. The fu-
ture prospects of the Delaware souatters,
as well as many others. are directly inter-
ested In; Its SUCCESS 1t will, from its DO
sltion, not only be a port of entry for that
Immediate country, but for the vast country
which lies Immediately back and cont1ou-
GUS to it. 1t will also furnish ready mar
ket for all the surplus products of the coun-
try, as it will be the main shipping point
on the Missouri river for a considerable
distance above and below as we'll as back
of it. We are well aware that this town
has Its enemies, and we regret to be obliged
to say, some of them are those who should
be Its friends. We are led to believe that
the enemies of this town, are actuated
mainly from selfish motives. This is wrong.
1t exhibits bad state of mind narrow
contracted feeling, which men who desire
to see their neighbors prosper as we'll as
themselves, should discard. We believe
this, town is bound to go forward, for the in
terest of that portion of Kansas demands
it. twill ere long command a high and
nohle position, for it is now progressing
rapidly. And now, while we entertain
the most friendly feelings towards. other
towns springing up in the new Territory,
and hope and expect they will succeed, we
cannot avoid five would, feelingmore than
an ordinary interest in the future success of
Leavenworth. r.. -14z -.
1t is a notorious fact that the success of
the Delaware squatters depends in great
measure upon the success of Leavenworth.
It is known that a majority of the Della
ware squatters are citizens of Missouri,
and as such, their interests are fully identi-
fled with those of their friends in this State.
We believe that Congress will, at its
next session, SO modify the present Del
kIare Treaty as-to permit those lands to
Pre-empted, by. the squatters nov hold
hg claims there. We see no good reas-
on why Congress should refuse to treat
anew with these Indians, when not only
the interests of the claimants but also of the
Indians demand If.
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-10-06
The Kansas Seat.

We have just seen the seal OF the Terri
tory of Kansas, engraved by Robert Low
eft, of Philadelphia, according 10 tie de-
sign Of Gov. Reeder@ 1t consists soi
ashieid with two supporters and surinoun-
ted by scroll mo.to.g and is emblematie oil
Of the iife1o tie pioneer and the agricuita-
rist. The lower com partnent OF the shield
contains, the buffalo and the hunter the
upper contains the implements OF agrieul-
ture.i The left hand supporter is aploneer
with his smock frock teggins, rife, and
tona hawk ). whilst on the right is the God
dess Ceres with her sheaf, and their feet,
and between them, lie a fallen tree and
axe. The motto is a beautiful and striking
allusion to the principle on which the. Ter
ritory was organized. and consists of the
sPoPuLIa vocE nArA,' translated-Boy1.
of the popular qeiU. The whole. design is,
we think, well devised, highly suggestive,
and In excellent taste Eastoa Pa .gr-
Cr7:o
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-10-06
american Settgessseast Coa.s
-. 21gaag.

Deiga!es,@we understand viii leave this
City on Wednesday, the 2Sth inst.s, to be
joined at Erieand Oberlin by others from
Pennsylvania and Ohio, whence they viii
proceed to Kansas, to select a favorable
district for agriculture, erecting grist and
saw mills, and laying out commercial VII
lage. This delegation is to be followed in
three weeks by the pioneer party, which is
composed of men Of different arocations,
with families, who propose carrying with
them azprinting press and all the clement
and advantages of an old established COM
munity.A.E. Y. Times.
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-10-06
MURPHg& sCRuGGs
LFAvENwoRTH STEAM Saw Nj

The undersigned have erected and have in
saccessfalso operation Al LeasenTorth, K T., a
large Steam Saw Mill of the most app oyed
model and with alishe recent improvements
They are ready to fill bills for lumber OF every
description and IN any quantity at the shortest
notice and on favorable terms. y no ed s5fii
s.fI bsissass MURPHY & SCRUGGS. 4
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-10-06
.Mos.e Iassass6grassts.s :

The New Lucy on Thursday last lam
ded at Kansas about one hundred persons
Of the New England Emigration., They
are represented as being Of almost esery
calling, and among them a large number
of mechanics and farmers. They $50 up
the Kansas to the Waukarusa settlement.
Our informant represents them as being
highly intelligent and respectable, and such
citizens as any country would be glad to
receive. .1i..s =. :.
E Gov Burt Of Nebraska, and saw
eralof the officers Of that Territory passed
up the river onthc Australia on Sunday
morning iass.
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-10-06
.frrsgxt ofU. $. Officers.

We understand that Lieutenant Colonel
Cooke, with tie Officers and non-com-
missioned Officers of the End Dragons who
have been In service In New Mexico, will
arrive at Fort Leaycnworth about the 9th
inst The officers accompanying Col.
Cooke are Majors Howe ,2nd Dragons. land
Backas, Sd Infantry, Captain Steele aid
LieutenaLts Evans, Robinson, Bell, anu
sweitzer Of tine 2nd Dragons, and Its.
Bundle and Whipple-
The officers and men of this party have
until their departure been actively and
cfeditahly engaged IN the important and
perilous operations against the Jicarilla
Apaches. and as may be recollected have
been mentioned in highly complimentary
terms in orders from Washington as also
ty the papers OF the country.
This party started from Fort Union, n,
NJ, on the 10th ultimo. Ladies accom-
panying the command are Mrs, Backus
and daughter, Mrs. Adams and Mrs Da-
ridson.
An ArFRAY on BOARD THE AUSTRIA
LIA.-Rather serious case Of stabbing oc-
Cured On board the Australia, last Satur-
day night just before size lad reached the
town of Kansas About forty soldiers IRE
cruits were on board under command Of
Lieut.. Bowen, on their way to Fort Leaven-
worth. One OF these-Corporal Simpson,
was found near eleven o'clock badly stabb-
ed in the back and on the arm. Al citizen
named Tinlney was suspected as the often
der and was accordingly arrested, and on
Monday taken before magistrate in West
On Dir. AsDREws Of Fort Leavenworth,
appearing as his Counsel and held for trial
at Superior Court Subsequently his
counsel applied to the Judge of the Court
of Common Pleas for a writ of Habeas
Corpus, and by this means procured his dis
charge. We learn that the soldier is re-
covering from his wounds.
The question has been asked why
it Is considered impolite for gentlemen to
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-10-06

gTlle question has been asked why
it Is considered impolite for gentlemen to
90 into the presence of ladies in their shirt
sleeves. while it is sconsidered in every way
correct for the ladies themselves to appear
1ffore gentlemen withou; any sleeves at
al.
- We are inaelted-to TIE clerk Of the
+. ii:lurg f,f liaste farsrs.
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-10-06
Towl 0E 1EaTEsWa2TH,
GREAT SALE
OF LOTSl!
Monday eth day Of October. 1854

T1HEEE lEiiI be a g:elt sale Lots at this new
I and otaising Town, adjoining Fort Lear-
e.,w eftil, on
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-10-06
Terms.

81 co per annuin il advance.
ca a i communications must be addressed
% II; EdIlo- ), LeayeGfgo:th. Kansas T.rri-o Y.
fE @ OSBORN { ADAMS
SepteElbes 18Th, 13lI
Kansas weekly herald., 1854-10-06
TerIsas Of fsale--CAsEs In HAND.

Proceeds efsaies after paying the expence OF
the association, are to bs-retained on deposit,
with Good Security in ST. Louis, until a peffecs
title is assured from the e. s., in default OF
which the money Will be refunded to tie pur-
The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1854-02-02

TIMBEE AGENTs.-The editor Of the Chicago
Democrat writes from Washington, that the Secre-
ty OF the Interior declares that not ono dollar has
been collected by any timber agent to his knowledge,
and not dollar has been reported to the Depart
ment as collected. II this be so, there is stealing
somewhere. In view Of the large aggregate sum
that has been paid to these agents. i, is time to in
qure what becomes Of the money. Ii timber agents
are 10 be regarded Affections sent out by the
Government TO torment the umbernen SO that they
refrain from cutting timber, and understand it to be "a
part OF their duty pocket every dollar that they can
should BE- fully known, that their dignity may be re
specied accordingly.
PASSING AWAY OF the Senator's in Congress
who were Members 1T the December Session of lS45,
says the National lntcliigcncer ONLY the following
named gentlemen have seats at present:
Mr. Atchison, Of Missouri.
Mr. Bright, OF Indiana.
Mr.. Cass, of Michigan.
MIR. Clayton, OF Delaware.
Mr.. Pearce, of MARY land.
Mr.. Phelps, of Vermont.
Ard but FIRE of the present body were in service as
Senators at any time previous to the above date.
GREAT ADVANCE IN SHEEP.-Thc Gait (Can-
ada WcSi) Reporter says:--''The extraordinary and
continued rise IN the price Of sheep in this vicinity
wonderful. As an Instance, we have just learned
that a dealer from DIntiies purchased last week
from eminent breeder in Wilmot, l6 sheep at : 10
apiece. While driviag them home, he sold 10 of
these sheep at $50 each, clearing at once $40 by
the speculation, over and above the SIX sheep lie
took home -
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Commercial.


PIONEER OrrIcE,p
FEB. 2, 1854.
LIVE STRAIGHTFORWARD weekly by Mr.. c. Coul
ter,-Eeef on foot lie. v b. Cows $50 to $50
Work Oxen from 800 to 80 p yoke.
Fresh MEAr--Retail.--Beef SOLE. Muttor
lOe.2c. Pork lie. Veal l2ac. Chickens SO 20 p d
PKovIsIoNs.--Corected weekly by Mr. Prcsy-
Pork $40 10 $50 o Dbl. hams l24 y ID. lard i5c
nnur superfne, S6,75; extra 81 ,25 @ b Corn mea
500 o. bushcl; Beans 81 80 Y bu>hel; Potatoes
80 cents p bnshel. Fresh Butter 2O@25c g b.
Cheese l2&c. p ID; Eggs SOC q doz.
decentralization Mr.. Alexander Rev, Ro.
bert ST.. Sugar, brown, 7GS, refined 9, crushed and
powdered l22cP ID; Coffee Is, 20G25; Tea Goa
100 Rice sMl0c. Molasses 60@lO0c = gal.
DRIED FRUIr.-Appes 81 50 y bushel; Peach
cs SO 90. Green Apples S709 q bbl.
GRAIN.-Oats 45c.; Corn rl.O0; Barley Csc.
s.-Crackers 81 50M%5 80 p Dbl
Ca'dles-S,ar 35c. v ID, Tallow so do Fish (resh)
Sc. q ID. dried &c. Lime 81 50cS2 90 p bbl.-
Onions 6Oc. p bash. Lard Oil 81 25 o. GAL
Salt 81 90 q bush Vinegar 25c. V gal. TalIow I3c
y ID. Tobacco 1o050c. Hides (green) =, dry g.
LuMnER.-Common $SGD$12 " NJ. Dimension
stuff, Sl2a0li; Flooring SIS; Siding SIS Sea.
soned S2oG25; Shingles - O0M3 80; Lath -.
WooD-,sy-S3 50Gc4 90 % cord.
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FRESH GROCERIE,S


w. DOWNER, would take this method Of in
- forming the citizens of St. Paul, and Minnesota
generally that he has purchased the entire stock of w
n. Person a. Co. and is prepared to furnish FA NJ
lily SUPPLIES cheap and of as good quality, can
he procured any other establishment in the country
Fresh Groceries will be received by every Express
rival from below, which will enable him to keep on
hand at all Times full supply of every thing i'll the
Grocery line. His stock consists in part OF the following
articles, viz
TEASE chests Young iIyson 10 do. Imperial;
DO Gun Powder; do Souchons, and IS cadics Young
III tyson, superior article.
OLD JAVA COFFEE-a very superior article
received direct from New York pronounced the hest
offered in this market. Also Ceylon and Rio CoC
feo warranted OF the bes, quality, and sold the low
est cash rates.
PRESER VES--Pcaches, Pears, Plums Pine APP
pie, Raspberry, Ounces, Citron, Lines Olives, and
natural Peaches, Cherry Jams, and variety OF others
too numerous to mention.
PICK LES-Assorted and put up in gallon and half
gallon jars
SACCE-Worcesershre Sauce, Pepper Sauce, & C.
P-Walnut, Mushroom, and Tomato, very
superior articles.
The best of WINES and LIQUORS for medicinal
and culinary purposes.
OYSTERS AND SARDINES.
choice lot of Cigars; Salmon and Mackcrei, Nos.
and 2 in Kits; Cocoa and Chocolate, prime articles
Raisns Ciirons and Figs; crushed powdered and car
fled Sugar; dried Currants and prunes Picked Lob
sters; Lemon Syrup; Stonghton Bitters; Spices of all
kinds; Essences and extracts ct all kinds; TapOca
Sperm star and TaliOw Candles; Saleratus Crackers
English and Knickerbcck Mustard; Nermacelli; Mac
caroni Pearl and Corn Starch Dried Herring; Pine
Apple Cheese.
5000 LBS. FRESH BUTTER.
Also u superior lot of Crockery, etc.
All Of which will be sold low for Cash Persons
wishing lay in their winter supply Of Groceries and
Prov sions would do well 10 give me call before pur
chasing. j. W. DoWNER,
st. Anthony street, st. Paul
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ARRIVAL d DEPARTURE MAILS

ST PAUL AND GALENA--Leaves 81. Paul, Mon
DAYS and Fridays, AT g. A. M.Arriyes at StPau Tues
days aud Saturdays at |, =. NJ
Through mail to Dubuque u .PO., is closed on Thurs
day evenings at O'clock and on Monday Mornings al
O'clnck.
ST PAUL AND ST. CROIx FAILs-Ieuves Saint
Paul, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays al 6, A. NJ
Arrives at ST. Paul, Tuesday Thursdays and saturdays
, at |, PM
ST. PAUL AND FORT ElPLEY-Leaves ST. Paul
every Monday at :, A. M.-Arrives st. Paul Saiur
day, at 4, T. NJ
ST. PAUL AND FORT SNEiLING-Arrives at St
Paul, Mondays, Wednesdays AID FRIDAYS, nj TO- A. NJ
Leaves Saint Paul, sane days, at ,, p. NJ.
The Mails for Fl. Ridyeley and Mankato are made III
at Fort Smelling, and leaves that place every Monday "a
10, A. Nj.
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NEW GOODS BY EXPRESS.

A + IeUUC'S Book Store Al elegant assortment
"A Of fine Knives, Gold Pens and Gold cases and every
thing required furnish the desks Of members Of Ike
Legislative Assembly.
NEW BOOKS, among which are
Miss Bremcr's Homes;
Greelcy's Art aud Industry;
Judge Edmonds' Spiri;uaii.m;
/ looJ Stone.
FERNS for FANNY's Little Friends.
And many other and valuable publications, all
of which will be sold soon possible.
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VIM. w. FINCH. MI. II

VIM. w. FINCH. Nj. d.,
GkFFERS his professional services 10 the citizens of
~ ST. Paul and vicinity.
Office IN Judge Lamher.'s new brick building.
SPECIAL attention VIII be given TO Rheumatism Neu-
ragia Scroiua, and all chronic diseases. Being am-
iar with the use of ETHER operations in surgery will
DE performed under its influence without PAIN if de-
sired. Pure Vaccine Virus sent to any part of the
country by return mail the receipt of one dollar
post paid
REFERENCES.
Prof McClintock of Philadelphia College of Medicine
Perkins, Of Vermont Medical College