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Kansas weekly herald. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan. Territory [Kan.]) 1854-1858, 1855-06-15
THELATE ELECTION IN KANSAS

While the result of the election in Kan
sas has called forth from some of the North
ern papers the most bitter denunciations,
and the most palpable ISLANDERS against the
people Of Missouri, ,other papers, we are
glad to@observe, are disposed to do us JUS
tlce, and to lay the blame where it properly
beiongs-upon the shoulders of the aboli-
tionists. The following remarks we ex-
tract fom the New Yok Day Book OF the
2Sth ultimo.-N. Louis Pilot
when the abolitionists themselves go to
Kansas to fight for the negroes, the millen-
ium may be considered at hand. Stealing,
not fighting, is their business. The poor
imbeciles they send out there to vote for
free soil, are just such men as they were
here-whining, begging sneaks, who al
ways did and always will want somebody
to help them. 1t may be an advantage to
get rid of such creatures, but to expect them
to effect anything in new country is Just
as impracticable as most of the ideas of the
abolitionists, Had Kansas and Nebraska
been left to themselves, they would have
been settled by a hardy set of independant
men as other new States have been: but
I" Boston Aid Society" made great efforts
to settle them with people of narrow preju-
dices and Massachusetts politics, and the
consequence was the rousing of a spirit to
head them of. The result is as we see it.
The Boston aid tools are no schere'
Kansas weekly herald. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan. Territory [Kan.]) 1854-1858, 1855-06-15

A HUNGRY CARPET BAG.-Meanness
occasionally meets with a check that is a
lesson to all concerned, especially to the
victims. On the cars day or two since,
between Cleveland and Buffalo, was a
stalwart man, going to New York to buy
goods. He was not what might be called
stingy or close man, but he was one who,
when there was cent due him that swind-
ling might deprive him of, would sacrifice
fifty dollar bill to save copper. Our
friend had started from Cleveland without
any breakfast, and when Erie shove" in
sight he gathered himself up for general
jskirmish for any and all kinds of provisions.
He had carpet bag with him, and, going
into the dining-room at Erie, deposited his
carpet bag on chair, while he took another
by its side. He was lost for about ten min
perfectly oblivious to anything save
that he had a blessed consciousness of some
thing rapidly and agreeably filling up his
'.inwards." About this time, the landlord
came around, and stopping by our friends s
chair, CALCULATED ~
"Doltar, sir" ~
GA dollar" responded the eating man
"a dollar,-thought you only charged fifty
cents meal-eh,"
"That's true" said meanness, "but I
count your carpet bag one, since it occupies
a seat. The table was far from being
crowded.
Our friend expostulated, but the land
lord insisted, and the dollar was reluctant-
ly brought forth. The landlord passed on.
After while the victim deliberately arose
and opening the wide mouth of his carpet
bag, discoursed unto it, saying, "Carpet
bag. it seems you're an individual least
I've paid for you, and now you must eat''-
upon which, he seized everything eatable
within his reach, nuts, raisins, apples, cakes,
pies, and amid the roars of the bystanders,
the delight of his brother passengers, and
discontinue efthe landlord, phlegmatically
went and took. his seat in the cars. He
slid he had provisions enough to last him
to New York, after a bountiful supply had
been served out il the cars. There was at
least eight dollars worth IN the bag upon
which the Landlord realised nothing in the
way of priffit- So much for meanness.
A fellow said to Jew, ssdo you know that
they hang Jews and jackassess in Eng
Tand CT ,,t l,t If ~ h, f,.,<, - ;s for
Kansas weekly herald. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan. Territory [Kan.]) 1854-1858, 1855-06-15
THE WORLD WOULD BE THE BETTER
FOB IT-BY M. n. COBB.

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If men cared less for wealth and fame,
And less for battle-felds and glory;
f writ in human hearts name
Seemed better than in song and story;
If men, instead Of nursing pride,
Would learn to hate it and abhor it.
lf more relied
On love to guide,
The world would be the better for 1t.
f men dealt less in stocks and lands,
And more in bonds and deeds fraternal;
II Loves work had more willing hands
To link this world to the supernal;
Il men stored up Loves oil and wine,
And on bruised human hearts would pour it
f. IF "y ours" and ssminen sa3
Would once combine,
The world would be the better for it.
If more wonld act the play of Fife,
And fewer spoil it in rehearsal;
If Bigotry would sheathe its knife
Till Good become more universal;
II Custom, gray with ages grown,
Had fewer blind men to adore it
If talent shone
In Truth alone,
The world would be the better for 1t.
If men were wise in little things
Affecting less in all their dealings;
If hearts had fewer rusted strings
To isolate their kindly feelings;
If men, when Wrong beats doTn the Right,
Would strike together and restore it,
If Right made Might
In every fight,
The world would be the better for it.
Kansas weekly herald. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan. Territory [Kan.]) 1854-1858, 1855-06-15
wed, February "a, 1855.
RESOLUTIONS.

No. 2. Joint Resolution to modify or change tha
original Plan of the CGstons- House at Ne:u Or
leans.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives of the United States Of America in
Congress assembled, Tint the proviso attached
Custom House Of March third eighteen hun
dred and fifty lone, August thirty y-frst. eighteen
hundred and fifty-two, and March third eight
cen hundred and fifty-three, be so modified as
to allow the substitution Of wrought-iron beams
with light segmental brick arches, instead of
the present heavy groined ones in the upper
story and also that, instead OF the marble
roof contemplated in the original plan, authori-
ity be given to substitute such other suitable
ire-proof roof as shall be found best calcula-
Approved. Dec. l9, 1854.
No. a. a Resol1tion for the appointment of Re
gents in the SmithsoniOn InstitGtioH.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatiyes of the United States of America in
Congress assembled, That the vacancies in the
Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institu-
ton, Of the class 0 other than members OF Con-
gress,n be filled by the reappointment of the
late incumbents, viz: Rufus Choate, of Massa-
chusetts, and Gideon Hawley, Of New York.
Approved, Dec. 27, 1854
No. %. Joint Resolution anaking an .Appropria-
ton for the purchase Of Territorial Libraries.
Be it resolved by the Senate and House Of
Representatives of the UnitedStates Of Ameri-
ca in Congress assembled, That FIVE thousand
dollars be, and the same is hereby, appropriated,
to be paid out of any money in the treasury not
otherwise appropriated, for the pRfchase of
Territ orial Libraries for each Of the Terrific
ries of Kansas and Nebraska.
Approved, March 8, 1895.
No. "a. Il Resolution explanatory of an .act
passed august third, eighteen hundred and fifty
-four. ~
Resolved by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives of the United States of America in
Congress assembled, That it was the intention
Of the act of Congress, approved August third,
eighteen hundred and ffty-four, and the same
shall be construed, to give to Wisconsin in aid
of the improvement of the navigation of the
Fox and Wisconsin Rivers, quantity OF land
equal mile for mile for its Improvement to that
granted to Indiana, under che provision of the
Act Of Congress approved May the ninth,
eighteen hundred and forty-eight:
Approved, March 8, 1855.
No. 25. Joint Resolution making Appropria-
tion for tbs Payment of those entitled to the
Benefits Of the Resolution Of the House of
Representatives of the United States, passed
March third, eighteen hundred and ffty-fYe,
voting Extra Compensation to Pages, Folders,
and others.
Be It resolved by the Senate and House of
Representatives of the United States Of Amer.
by the House of Representatives., March third,
eighteen hundred and dfty-fves for the pay
ment Of pages, folders, and other employees,
be paid out Of any moneys in the treasury not
otherwise appropriated. -
Approved, March 3, 1855.
Kansas weekly herald. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan. Territory [Kan.]) 1854-1858, 1855-06-15

KANsAs.-George w. Clarke left on
Tuesday last for Kansas. On Monday he
delivered a speech at the Methodist Church
to the largest audience, perhaps, ever as
sembled within its walls He dwelt with
eloquence on the soil, water, and timber of
the new territory, and gave graphic and
exciting account ofthe struggles of the pro-
slavery citizens at the late election which
gave victory to the South. Had the Gen
eral remained longer time in our section,
he doubtless would have created Kansas
funeral equalling that of Van Buren, pre-
Yious to his departure. He was listened to
with marked attention, and was constantly
interrupted by bursts of applause. HIS
family accompanies him to his new home.
Fayetteville Independent.
The General and his family arrived here
last week all in good health; and are nov,
most comfortably ensconced at the farm man
sion of ]. B. Wornall, Esq, two miles from
town. Every one will please notice that
Gen. Clark, during his absence has been
faithful to the pro-slaEery interests of Kan
sas, having IN Arkansas labored with his
might to achieve strong cooperation with
our own citizens and the I" Arkansas trav-
|ellers'' to make Kansas what it must and
shall be, slave State. Now that the Gen
eral is on the battle-ground once more, we
shall wait patiently, to hear his newly al
ranged quickstep that he has prepared fcr
Governor Reeder to march after while max
ng his charges. - Westport .Neagse.
Kansas weekly herald. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan. Territory [Kan.]) 1854-1858, 1855-06-15

A fellow said to a Jew, edo you know that
they hang Jews and jackassess in Eng
land" 81 didn't, but if it be true, It is for
tunate that you and I are not there.
Kansas weekly herald. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan. Territory [Kan.]) 1854-1858, 1855-06-15

SMALLPox AMONG THE INDIANs.-The
Southwest Democrat learns from gen
tleman who has been on a trading ex-
pedition with the Indians, that the small pox
was killing up the Usage Indians to an alar-
ming extent. During the short space oftwo
weeks, near two hundred died. When taken
with the disease they Immediately get in
to the water, and there lie until death ends
their lives. One or two Indians died in the
vicinity of Carthage, Jasper county.
Kansas weekly herald. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan. Territory [Kan.]) 1854-1858, 1855-06-15
VOLUME I---NUMBER 40

GG Hear whatthe Washington Union
the organ of the present Administration
has to sse9 on the Kansas question:
Kansas weekly herald. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan. Territory [Kan.]) 1854-1858, 1855-06-15

FIRsT CoURT.-The District Court in
this, the Second judicial District of Kansas
Territory, was organized at the town OF
Tecumseh, on Monday Both ult.. Hon.
Rush Elmore, Associate Justice of the Su-
preme Court presiding; and John A. Ha:-
derman, Esq, was appointed Clerk. Lit
tie business was transacted ouisids tie ed.
mission of Attorneys and hearing OF mo-
ons. An adjourned term viii be keld at
tie same placa on the first Monday Of Jsas
next. Herald Of Freedom.
Kansas weekly herald. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan. Territory [Kan.]) 1854-1858, 1855-06-15

Additional Term of the Circuit Court of the
United States for the District of Missouri, and
for holding Special Terms of the District and
Circuit Courts of the United States for the
Northern District of Ohio.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-06

A GREAT CHANGE-A little over year ago,
such was the pressure which W. II. Seward
brought to bear upon the Legislature at Al
bany in favor Of Archbishop Hughes, that there
was great danger Of the passage of bill turn
ing over into his possession all the Catholic
church property in the State. Now what do
we see? A bill introduced Of exactly the op-
posite character, going, as far as bill can go,
against the policy of the Archbishop; and not
single Seward man rising in his defence. Is
not this the most cruel treatment of an absent
friend? Let the Catholic supporters of the
Archbishop put their trust no longer in Sew
ard. He has turned to the worship Of strange
gods and bad liquor to secure his reelection.
We fought against the Archbishop's bill but
where was Seward then, and where is he now
Who can answer for Seward!
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ter win be taken into consideration, and some
arrangements made by which their suiferings
may be relieved.


SEwARD's RE-ELEcTIoN.-It has been seen
from the letters from Albany, that ifouiy swen-
ty five Of the forty-four whig Know Nothings
are true to their principles, Mr.. Seward can be
defeated Yet SO confident ere his friends that
the Know Nothing ranks do not contain TWEEN
ty-fivs true men, that his reelection is looked
upon as a certainty, and the future policy by
which he intends to revive the influence Of
foreigners and re-marshal the Irish vote is free
ly csnvassed in certain circles. That Mr.. Sew
ards friends, judging from their own expe-
rience, should be quite ready to believe that
the canal spoils and other engines of corrup-
ton will induce more than half the whig Know
Mornings to desert their colors, is only natural;
the mistake they make is to confound the new
party with the old ones. If the Know
Nothings have been correctly represented by
their leaders, 1t is in just such emergencies as
this that the difference between them aud the
old factions will he apparent. Still, the power
Of plumber is great; and it would be well for
the lodges all over the country to keep vigi-
liant watch over their brethren in the Legisla-
ture. If Seward is re elected, stunning blow
will be inflicted on the Know Nothing party,
and their past triumphs will go for nothing. If
be is defeated, the old wings may be consider
ed as settled, and the arena will be clear for
the Presidential fight.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-06

paper Today. The petition demands renef Is o
matter Of right, and recommends that the five
thousand building lots belonging to the city be i'm
proved by the erection Of buildings thereon, aud
let to tenants at just and equal rate The petit
TONERS think this would give employment to large
number of persons, and correct many Of the evils
with which the times are afflicted.
A fire occurred yesterday afternoon at the Pres
colt House. corner of Spring street and Broadway;
1t did not extend far before II was extnguished by
the fremen. It Is supposed to have originated in
~ kit hen furnace, as the burning was discovered
between the laths and plaster. The case Is under
The Fire Marshal's investigation. A report of the
fire will be found in another column.
A lecture on Turkey was delivered at Clinton
Hail. by the Hon. George P. M arsh, last evening.
synopsis Of the lecture viii be found elsewhere.
The Coroner yesterday held an inquest on the
body Of William O'Brien, who was shot on New
Years day by Joseph Hall, in grocery at the
corner Of Grand and Laurens streets. After full
investigation the jury returned verdict that the
deceased came to his death by being shot through
the body by Joseph Hall, but express doubt as to
the sanity OF Hail..
The correspondence between Mr.. Belmont, our
minister at the Hague, and Mr.. Van Hall, together
with the comments Of the Echo UnivGsal, are pub-
lshed elsewhere in our paper today. 1t will be
found piquant and interesting.
VIM. d. Heiser, democrat, OF Berks, was yester.
day elected Speaker of the Senate Of Pennsylvania,
after twenty seven balloings.
Arson P. Morrill, was yesterday elected Governor
of Maine by the Legislature of that State. He re-
ceived the unanimous vote Of the Senate His in.
.auguration will take place to-day.
Hon. Ira Bellows, of Pittsford. died suddenly at
Rochester last evening" while waiting in the railroad
depot He had held many posts Of honor in this
State.
Two freight trains came in collision on the Cam
den and Amboy railroad, near Riverton, last even
ing No one was injured, but the mail train de-
layed by the obstruction and the mail did not reach
this city until half-past o'clock this morning.
Common brands Of State -four we're again lower
yesterday, and sale Of 1000 bbls. was made at
So s7a cash. Extra brands were unchanged. Upper
Lake red wheat sold at 81 80. Indian corn was one
cent bushel higher; neal was also better. There
was heavy decline in old mess pork, with sales Of
about 5000 bbs. which opened at $l2 81 and closed
at $l1 81 $l2; prime sold at $i2. Lard was firm.
Beef and cut meats were unchanged. Cotton was
active 1t the advance Of quarter of cent pound
gained since the receipt of the Americas news. The
sales footed up about $500 bales.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-06

The ADMINISTRATION AND THE FRENCH Mrs.
sIoN.-The half dozen organs Of the admins.
tration, scattered thinly over the country, are
continually lamenting the great primary blum
der Of Gen. Pierce in hailing to appoint James
Gordon Bennett az Minister to France. Per-
haps--as Mr.. Dudley Mann says, in recon-
mending Willie for Secretary Of Legation at
Paris-perhaps our appointment as Minister
there might have redounded to the glory of
the administration" but we doubt whether we
could have prevented our late diplomatic
troubles and shocking blunders elsewhere on
the Continent, short of complete abandon
ment Of the programme Of Mr.. Mann by the
government. AS an ambassador appointed
under that programme, we certainly should
have resigned the French mission at once. We
could never consent to accept mission to
foreign and friendly government under in
structions, express or implied, to sympathise
and CO operate with lite red republican enemies
in their efforts to stir up revolution. Bat
what has become Of Willie? Was Willie to
have been our Secretary Of legation Where
IL Willie?
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-06
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.

Supreme Court-Nos. 3s and 80 James Williams
administrator, appellant Robert divers executors
divers executors. Argument concluded BY Mr.. Dua-
ney for the appellants No. 163.-fred Savgnac plain
till in error, vs. Abraham Garrisce The motion to
nsate apd for supersedeas In this cause was argued
by Mr. Baxter in support and by Mr. Ewing in opposi
ton. No. 3-0riginal Docket-TB State Of Florida,
complainant, VS.. the State Of Georgia. Argument on
the motion to intervene in behalf of the United States
was commenced by the Attorney General. Thomas
Balch, Esq Of Philadelphia was admitted sttor
ney Of this court to- day.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-06

Ever since the war Of 1912, the commercial his
tory of this nation has been regular series of
eras of astonishing prosperity and eras of
equally prodigious ruin. After the war, the d.
version of capital from manufactures, and other
causes produced a crisis and revulsion after
which trade revived, and the United States ad-
yanced with rapid strides. In 1928, the coun-
try broke down again. Reviving, 1t CON-
menced anew with increased energy, to re-
peat the crash in 1887. This was, from va
rious accidental causes, more serious and
more lasting In its effects than the others. 1t
was not till 184S that trade began 10 revive.
But in proportion to the violence of the fall,
was the energy of the rise. Never did such en-
terprise mark the United States as between ls47
could be set either to the stupendous concep-
tioIs or to the wonderful vigor with which
they were executed by the American people.
Railroads were built, steamers launched pa
laces erected, cities founded, deserts opened,
fleets equipped, armies of settlers sent abroad,
and an encouragement given at home to the
arts and Injuries such as even Europe has sell
dom seen. All this, as has been explained, led
necessarily to the regular periodical crash,
which began last July, and is now in its Incl
pient stage. But look at its ultimate effects.
Doubtless it will break down halt our mer.
chants and leading men, and, while it lasts,
cause much misery; but look at the national
wealth Of which it will leave us in possession.
All these stupendous fruits Of the energy of the
past ten years it cannot destroy. Our splendid
cities, our cultivated plains, our vast network
Of railways, it cannot take away. Their au-
thors and owners may be swept away by the
storm; but their works will remain, to be held,
enjoyed, and improved during the next era of
expansion 1t is very doubtful whether q
country advances in the long run under any
process as rapidly as by the ftful, spasmodic
system which seems to be established in the
United States.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-06

THE Know NorHNGs Nor ABoLrrIoNIsrs.-
Southern members Of Congress err gravely in
charging upon the Know Nothings of New
England anti-slavery proclivities. In the first
place, the Know Nothing movement has already
rendered substantial service to the Union by
clearing away the wreck of the Nebraska agita-
ton, and demolishing at one fell blow the
whole structure of the new anti-slavery panty
which was attempted to be established at Wor-
cester, Saratoga, in Michigan and elsewhere.
The republican party, as the new faction was
to have been called, was completely crushed
out by the Know Nothings From the first,
the Know Nothings have been opposed by the
abolitionists, and are deadly foes to Seward and
his party. Again, as was seen by the papers
yesterday, the Rev. Theodore Parker, the abo-
litioDist, was defeated by an enormous MAORI
ity in the Boston Legislature showing conclu-
sively that the Know Nothings who are in
power in that State are not inclined to favor
the ann-slavery party in New England. 1t Is
not to be expected that men in Boston shall
think on slavery as men In Carolina do.
Brought up under a different system and in a
regoin where slavery can never thrive, the PEG.
pie of Massachusetts can hardly ever coincide
exactly with the South in their views on the
subject But SO long as they agree not to mo-
lest it, and to give full scope to the provisions
of the constitution, il is hard to see what good
ground they afford for complaint. The South
may rely on the soundness of the Know
NOthings.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-06
ARRIVAL OF GENERAL HoUsroN-THE ARMsrRoy
CLAIM, ETC.
WAeu Iau X

Gen. Sam. Houston reached here this evening" in me
health and took quarters at Wizards. He pronouAees
the rumor OF bis resignation, by your correspondent
entirely false. He reports Know Nothingism omnpo.
tent in Texas
The General Armstrong claim, now before Congras,
win certainly pass.
The amount of Treasury notes outstanding on the LIST
Of January was sl12,561 "a.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1855-09-19

communications from the District societies,
and publish all that shall be worthy of publ.
cation in weekly or monthly agricultural
journal, to be under the control aud direc-
ton of the Executive Committee
journal shall be sent gratuitously to each
life member of the State Agricultural Socie.
ty. Thus, you will perceive that the Dis.
trict and State Societies will be made to CO.
operate most ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS one in col
lecting information, and the other in publish.
ing and diffasing it. We therefore, most
earnestly appeal to you to aid us in carrying
out our laudable purposes.
All of which is respectfully, submitted, on
behalf of the Executive Committee.
A. P. CALHOUN,
E. G.. PALMER,
]. u. ADAMS,
R. w. GIBBES,
o. M. DANTZLER,
r. ]. GAGE,
A. G. SUMMER,
Executive Committee.