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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-06-30
weekly summsrv.

We shall commence with the next
numbered the HERALD OF FkkEDon a
weekly summary of the eastern news.
for the benefit Of our subscribers ia the.
Territory. One or tHocoIunns devoted
to eastern intelligence win Be quite :
treat TO our home subscribers.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-06-30
Ginssez.

A party Of gipsies we're encamped at
last advicss, near Pittsburgh. on their
way to Independence. No, where they
viii remain until next spring. and then
emigrate 10 California.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-06-30
HUDsos, ESSEX Co., n. Y.
July fst, 1855. {
Ealf Year.


This number completes the first half
year of the existence of the HERALD OF
FREEDOM, and with it viii expire large
number of sixmonths subscribers, whose
names will be Immediately erased from
our package books, unless their subscrip-
tons are renewed. We hope every old
subscriber will revive his subscription at
once, and prevail upon his friends to do
likewise. To make our enterprise pay
expenses-provided we maintain thepres-
ent size of our paper-we must have sew
eral thousand new subscribers. Shall
the HERALD OF FREEDOM be sustained :?
is question We put to each subscriber
II he answers in the affirmative We want
him to give us some material aid'' in
the way of sending new subscribers with
the money for six months ora years sub
scription.
For the last month our entire receipts
have hardly been sufficient to purchase
the bread for our family, saying nothing
about our expense of eighty dollars a
week to get out the paper. Ii the East
design to sustain a free State paper in
Kansas they must come Immediately to
the rescue.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-06-30
JoyfaI Intelligence.

It gives us great pleasure to chronicle
the reelection of Hon. JoHs P. Hale to
the United States Senate for the term OF
three years from the 4th of March last,
and JAMES BELL for six years from the
same period. both thoroughly anti-Ne-
braska. The spirit of reform has actu-
ally reached the granite hills Of New
Hampshire, which were thought for years
10 be invulnerable. The star of slavery
Is fast setting in this Republic
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-06-30

eF The river has been on the rise
for the last few days, probably from wa
ssr which has eeme dosn from The Noun
sa;ns. ssSatszs = 4se
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-06-30

kE We understand that the ladies' sre
70 presents banner 10 one of the militia
y companies Of this city on the morning
Of the Fourth.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-06-30

On the call of sundry citizens a meet
ing was convened in lawrence, Kansas
+, on the evening of the 9Th of June.
to take into consideration matters of
general interest pertaining to the Ter
Fitory. An animated discussion was
kept up TIL late hour. Prior to adj
Journment a committee was appointed
to invite the several representative dis
tricts in the Territory to send Eve del
egates from each to an adjourned con-
ventien to be held in Lawrence on the
25th of June, 80 take into considera-
ton the relation the people of this Ter
ritory bear to the Legislature about to
convene at Pawnee, de-"
Agreeably to that call the Cenven-
ton met at the School Room in Law
renee.-at / O'Clock, and organized tenn
porarily by appointing J. a. WAKE
FIELD. Esq, Chairman. and VIM. PAR
FRIDGE, Secretary. Delegates were in
attendance from the FIRST, second. third,
fourth. fifth and ninth districts. A COM
mittee, consisting of VIM. Partridge, S.
T. Shore, and VIM. Jesse were appointed
a committee on permanent officers, and
S. N. Wood, John L. Brown, Jr., Jas. ?.
Fox, A. Wa.tles, and A. F. Powell were
appointed a committee on resolutions
The convention then took recess until
one O'Clock.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-06-30

H Attention is invited to the adyer-
tisement Of j. K GooDIs. Esq. who
wishes to exchange city property for
horses and wagon.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-06-30
q Good time to subsor,s

The next numbered the Herald of Free
dom commences the middle Of the vol-
unle, and IS % very good time 10 begin
subscriptions We are desirous of add
ing largely to our list innediasely, and
hope ourriends viii be actiyein the effort
for the paper. Don't wait for Others, but
60 to work yourself. When POUR neigh,
Dor comes to borrow your paper. Is he IS
inlthe habit of doing weekly, just say
that you are an authorized agent for it,
and viii be glad to forward his subscrip-
ton com meneing either with January lst,
April list. or July lst, just as win best
accommodate his convenience. As some
seem to hesitate writing an editor, fearing
their communication. may be somewhat
incorrect in grammatical construction,
just adopt the following form, and hold
us responsible for the errors -
HUDsos, ESSEX Co., n. Y.
July 1st, 1855.
g. w. BRewS L. Co. :-Inclosed find
So, for which send James H. Crane your
Herald of Freedom for one year directed
to this Office. Commence with April 1st,
or ii, you have back numbers-as he IS
desirous of getting allthe information in
his power from Kansas-you may COM
mence with the volume in January last
Yours, HARRY FARR.
How many letters of that character
shall we have the pleasure of receiving
during the next month ?
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-06-30

H Subscribe for the Herald.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-09
LEGISLATIVE,

The Legislature having determined to ad-
tourn finally on the S;h of Nay, We presume
it is no longer in session. On Monday the
Senate passed finally the Bill TO incorporate
:hc Iushannon Coal and Iron Company, and
the bill to c,.arter the Alieshany and Bald Ea-
gle Railroad Company. In the House the Ap-
preparation Bill passed finally.
On Tuesday the Senate voted down the bill
10 repeal the .sAct to restrain the sale Of in
toxicating liquors" The House passed final
ly the 'sAct to incorate the Marietta Pier Com
pany." Also, ,''An Act for the relief of John w.
Wright, late Treasurer Of CisarieId county
Cn Wednesday, the Senate were engaged
in considering the bill for the sale of the Main
Line Of the Public Works. The House pass
cd finally the bill fixing the compensation OF
Memhcrs Of the Legislature at $500, by vote
of 4! to42.
On Thursday the Senate passed finally, with
amendments, the Appropriation Bill. The
House passed finally the bill extending the
charter of the Bank of Commerce. Also the
Act 70 authorize Courts TO alter and amend
charters in certain cases.
On Friday the Senate passed finally the bill
for the Sale Of the Main Line, fixing the min
imunl price at 100000. The bill fixing the
salary of members of the Legislature at S5o0
q session, was passed finally. 1t is now before
the Governor for his approval The House
passed finally ,hc supplement to the General
Appropriation Bill.
Having received 10 daily papers since Satur-
day, we have no news later than Friday. The
present Post Office arrangements are enough
10 make an angel swear.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-09

Mr.. WISE TAKEN ADAcK.-We have very
good authority for the correctness of the fol-
lowing anecdote: Mr.. Wise, the Accomac
Pilgrim, was addressing large assemblage
somewhere in Virginia the other day, and in
his characteristic style abusing the Know
Nothngs. sis there one OF that secret trai-
torous clan here present. he exclaimed, ssii
SO let him show his face No one rose
fociferous cheering and shouting. Mr.. Wise
gathering fresh vigor and vehemence, eff
there's Know Nothing in the room 1 chal-
ienge him to stand up like man!' Congrc-
CATION remain seated. Tremendous applause
and vociferation. Mr.. Wise brim full of gall
and bitterness charging round, Stand up,
ye lousy. goddess, christless set, stand up,
defy We, il there be one here presentI' An
old gentlemen in the rear Oh the room slowly
rises, and blandiy remarks, ssSam get up.''
whereupon two-thirds of the assent ly spring
to their feet. 1t is said that Mr.. Wise was sc
confounded by this unexpected result that he
did not resume his speech Wilmington (h.
c. Herald
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-09
G. L E A r Id, PA,
Wednesday, Nay Q, 1855.
STATISTICS.

The following incontrovertable facts, ought
to be sufficient to convince any man of the ne
cess;ty of checking, in some m amer, the pro-
miscuous emigration pouring upon our shores.
The Guardians of the Poor in Philadelphia
report, for the month ending Both of April,
1855, the inmates of the Aims house to be i ;
655. OF these 3o2 are Americans, and 1903
are Foreigners!
Since January the 1st, there were lodged in
the Bethlehsnl Station House, Northampton
county, two hundred and ten paupers, ell for
eig1ssrs bat ft0o'
In the Kings county Aims house, New
York; the whole number is 4 90, all foreigners
but ii! In the Hospital, at the same place,
the whole number is AS, of which 134 are ma
tives, and 341 foreigners! In the nursery
there are 3il children of foreign birth, to :
natives.
In Portland, Maine, the whole number of
arrests for the year, are SS3. Americans 234.
Foreigners 649!
During the month of April there were So
persons committed to the Jersey City Prison.
OF these were Americans, and So Foreign
ersi
AT the Jersey City Station house, in the last
four months, S6i persons have been accommo-
dzted, of whom I37 were Americans, and 727
Foreigners.
Can the American Ta1-pa aver read this list,
and not acknowledge the necessity of some
restriction upon the present promiscuous en-
igration of foreigncrsi
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-09

TIE AMERICAN PARTY.-The Newark Eagle
formerly one of the most ultra Democrats
Journals in the country, holds the following
language in reference to the American Party
We think, and lave so thought for long
time past, that the time has arrived when eve
ry man OF patriotic impulses should unite his
fortunes with the American party. We had
hoped to see the Democratic party adopt the
leading principles of the former, but whether
il do so or not, VIC do not hesitate to declare
our preference for the American creed as now
advanced and maintained in the State of Viz
gini |, the birthplace of the father OF .9n,sri-
tan Democracy-Thomas Jefferson-who wish
ed that there was an ocean of fire between
this country and Europe.
In taking this position we are not aware that
we are severing the chain that has hitherto
bound us to the Democratic party. If the con-
stituted organs of that party will not heed the
voice of the people as heard in thunber tones
through the ba!lot-box, they must not blame
the American portion of their Democratic
readers, If they refuse to be longer guided by
their advice influenced their reasoning.
The day of Americans trucking to Foreign
prejudices is past, md while We would pro-
scribe no man on account of his birth, or re-
ligion, we shall in future be governed by the
sentiment tnat none have a better right TO
rule America than Americans.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-09
ANOTHER EXPosURE.

The Pittsburg Gazette contains another
"Know Nothing" Exposition, which it says
sis the first development of which we have
felt sure that it is unquestionably genuine
II certainly looks a little more sensible than
tie splendid production which emanated from
the prolific brain of the immortal Mahaffey,
and if it be true, is just such an institution as
every true lover of his country and its insti-
tutions ought to join So far from swearing
to "perurc themselves in a Court of Justice"
and conspiriDg to overthrow the Constitution
and liberties of their country, the members
take the following oath
ssYou DO hereby solemnly declare your devo-
tion to the nion of these States that in the
discharge of your duties as American citizens
you will uphold, maintain and defend it that
yog will discourage and discountenance any
and every attcmpt coming from any and every
quarter, which you believe TO be designed or
calculated &c destroy, or subyert it, or 10 weak
en- its bonds and that you viii use your influ-
ence, far as in your power, in endcavOring
to procure an amicable and equitable adjust
mens of ali political discontents or differences,
which may threaten its injury or overthrow"
Yet strange TO say, this emincntly patriotic
sen.iment,appeaFs to be the only ground of OBJ
lection taken by the editor of the Gazette, who
happens to be a rabid Abolitioaist, and we sup
pose, to carry out his principals, would be viii
ling to sacrifice the union ofthese States. What
true Democrat, would hesitate for moment
20 adopt such crede Is it not the very doc
frine that the party calling itself by that name.
has preached or every occasion, and if sincere
in their professions, why should they hesitate
to bind themselves to the support of the prin-
cipie by an oath7 If this is Know Nothing
ism, theE NAY we truly glory in the name
The preservation of the American Union, and
tho amicable and equitable adjustment of all
disconteuts or differences that may threaten
lie overthrow, are objects well worthy an or
Tsnsxstioa ofas,iTe born American freepen.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-09

OVERrOSED. II ne outrageous display OF IN
science and ovcrscersm made by the people
of Northern Missouri at the recent election in
Kansas, was rather too strong a dose for the
sensible portion of the shareholders them
selves. They see tha. it must react to the ut
ter discontinue Of the slave influence among
even the most contemplate Of Northern
doughfaces, and that the wave must now be
stayed, by some show Of disapproval from the
Southern prosayery organs. One of the most
rabid of these, as we have observed. is the
Louisville De1qocrat-a thorough Pierce and
Douglass adyOcate-yet we find the following
in that paper of Saturday. Speaking of the
destruction of the Parkvile LunIinarv at the
suggestion ofthc Platte argus. and the most
outrageous invasion OF Kansas by the Mis-
sourianS, the DlnOcrc! ;hus speakS:-
eve believe that the people OF Missouri
and of Kansas had good reason to feel excited
with the condact of tile emigrating societies
OF the East, and their aiders and abettors in
Missouri, but still We cannot find it in our ma
ture to do otherwise than to express our con-
dcmnation of the outrage
at would be well perhaps for Missouri,
and Kansas, also, if the press of that country
was conducted by responsible and reasonable
men. The -7rsus has shown Itself little bet
ter than the Lamiaary it SO fiercey donoun-
ced.'
Considering the fact that the Democrat
would seek by every means to palliafc the in
solent conduct of the Missouri rufiiins. the
above paragraphs are very significant. That
Kansas business, in the long run. will result
more injuriously to the Slave Power than
would the circulation of million Autis!ayery
documents. The dullcst dolt can see in that
outrage the Southern doctrine of Southern
rights.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-09

and processes to promuigate principles, always
advocated by the Wings. But nothing can be
more decided. as TO the point of sympathy be-
tween the Wings and the Americans. than the
known, open, energetic cooperation Of an i'm
mcnse majority of the old whig partizans, with
the movement, which in the campaigns of the
last year, has given the coup dc grace to loco
focoiSm. And nothing can be more conspicu-
Gus, than the contemptuous disdain with which
all true Wings, whether allied with American
ism in form, or not, receive all approaches to
amity, or union with their natural foes-the
locofocos.
A few, it is likely, who have occasionally
called themselves wings, have turned the
summersault, and now profess to believe i'm
plIcitly in the locofoco faith. The exception
proves the rule. 1t is never very prudent, at
least very charitable, to seek to penetrate to
the motives which induce the course familiar
II known as ssratting-' 1t is, moreover, 4
great waste of ammunition to fire artillery up
on rats. They are not worth the powder it
would take to Kill them. If any their be, who
ever were really wings, among the late prose-
Iytes of the locofocos-tbeir name cannot be
Legion-we wish them JOY of their conversion.
We advise them carefully to hoard up the
complime ats their new friends will lavish upon
their noble conduct. We recommend them
to put their noses down to the grindstone,
without murmur, and if, after q seven years
probation, the Rachel Of their affections shall
be accorded in the shape of a fat Office, or an
honorary title, we shall then applaud their dis
cretion, and rejoice in their good fortune.
4 WING.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-09

ANOTHER VERSION OF A SPANISH COURAGE
1T was recently stated that the brig Hickman,
OF Boston, had been fred into three times, on
the Spanish coast, brought to, and her papers
examined. 4 communication in the ST. John
On. b News, signed "a Passenger who says
he on the barque Thaiia, British vessel,
gives another version of the affair. He says
the vessel on which he was passenger was in
the vicinity when the Spanish cruiser appear
ed. His vessel, the Thalil, Immediately hoist
ed her colors and fell to the lee OF the cruiser,
this being, he says, customary marx of cour-
tesy towards man-of-war. The compliment
thus paid was politely answered, and the Thalia
permitted to pass on. The writer then adds:
The Hickman, of Boston, next came within
hail of the Spaniard and instead of doing
we did, hoist his bunting, that it might be
seen that he belonged to civilized country,
he dOggedly attempted to move away, not dis
posed TO tell his country. The Spaniard (noJ
knowing but the schooner might be pirate,
or a sfilibuster,') fired blank Shot across his
bow TO bring him to his senses This had no
effect A second shot fired across the stern
of the schooner; and as these two hints did not
produce any effect, the Spaniard pitched a ball
towards the hull of the Hickman. This bTot
the schooner up. The vessel WAS overhaucd,
and suffered to depart after the ofiicerwho went
on board found cut she was legitimate trader.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-09

INDIAN RAFI5MEN.-We have been frequent
iy puzzled to account for the large proportion
OF Indians among the raitSmen who appear
with the opening of the numbering season on
the Allegheny. Some Of them are fine broad
Shouldered athletic fellows, who handle a
sweep with great energy and endurance of the
severe toll OF managing those immense RATS.
Others are quite neat, gentiemanlv looking
men when otfduty, but too many are sad tip
piers. We, indeed, saw one old fellow, a half
breed, yesterday, with glowing red face and
a perfectly Baidolphian nose-a genuine guz-
zlrr. Standing close beside him was a gen.
tcel looking well-dressed Indian, apparently
of middle age, aud unmixed blood. lie spoke
good English, and talked intcliigently. We
learned from him that he and number OF 9TH
cr Indians with him were taking passage on
the steamer Diurnal, to Wellsville, to go home
to the Allegheny Reservation, via Cleveland
and Dunkirk. He informed us that he and
those then with him were of the CorDplanter
tribe, but maly OF the Indian rattSInen are
from the tribes located in New York, whose
number We found to be much larger than we
had imagined. He says there are numerous
excellent schools among the tribes, and most
OF the young Indians learn to speak, read and
write English. They are no longer ruled by
their own chiefs, but governed entirely by the
State laws. The COrnplanter tribe are loca-
ted in Z Pennsylvania, on the Allegheny Reser-
vation. There are remnants of five other tribes
in Western New York. He estimates the
CornplanterS at 900 to 1000; the Cayugas at
500 to 600; the Oneidas at 600 to 70J the
Onondagas about 1900; the Tuscaroras 1000;
the Mohawks 1900. Altogether 6000.-Puis.
Despatch.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-09

CASApA.-A dscontented spirit seems TO
be rife in Canada. Secret societies, aiming 1t
the political Independence of the Colonies,
have been formed throughout the provinces.
The Commissioners of Crown Lands intro
duced in the Provincial ParlIment a bil! to
render the Legislative Council elective. and
being thus government measure it will, no
doubt, pass. A party is, however, organized
TO apply the same principle 70 the Governor
General, Judiciary, and Magistrates, thing
easier 20 propose than to accomplish.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-09

Curious CASE or CoPgRIGIiT.-Miss Bunkley,
the young lady whose escape from Emmitts-
burg, Md, created some sensation few months
ago, publishes card stating that she had pre-
pared the material for book upon the subject
of her escape, b;!t that somebody else has got
hold of the papers AMI secured the copyright
in New York city, and that in consequence she
has instituted a suit to recover il. 1t appears
she gave her documents, letters and papers 10
a man to arrange and revise, and that he, Is
she alledges. has forcibly withheld them from
her, and is about to publish them himself.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-09

THE CINCINNATI RIoTs.-The Coroner's Jury
empanneled to inquire into the circumstances
attending the death of Patrick Drury one or
the victims of the election riots, closed their
labors on Thursday evening last. The ver-
dict, says the Buffalo Commercial, u places
the responsibility of the commencement OF the
riots upon the foreigners who seized the polls
and prevented the Americans from voting !-A
The examination lasted Ii days, and over 100
witnesses were examined before the jury.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-09

COMFORTABLY PROVIDED FoR.-The New
York Mirror, which appears 10 he the Semi-oi-
fetal organ of Fanny Fern, says:
We learn that Fanny Fern's portion Of the
profits on the sale OF Ruth Haii' already
amounts to some SIS, coo, and the pTofta Of
the publishers TO nearly an equal sum. Rnih
is now rich enough to by herself a Busywiida :
Cottage on the banks of the Hudson, aud all
the whole ssElieit" family. And still the de-
mlnd for her works is undiminishcd, and 8
..Sequel to Ruth Hail'' is in hot state of in
cubaton.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-09
ANOTHER RrcHmoyp.-The New York Even

ANOTHER RIcHMoND.-The New York Even
ing Post says it is sreported TIA, George Wash
ington Frost Mellen who was nominated FOR
the Presidency short time since, under cir
cumstanceS so fiattering TO himself, has sent
an intimation 10 George Law that If he will
withdraw his name from the contest. he, Geo.
Washington Frost Melien, will give him seat
in his cabinet, or his choice of the foreign
missions! Somebody ought to poultice Mel
lens head, 1t needs poulticing.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-09
The Guillotine at Work.---rhe Removal OF Mr
Polk f-nm tia TrassurY laaaC tment. IN w asa

Tho Guillotine at Work ---rhe Ronoval OF Mr.
Polk from the Treasury Department, IN WasA-
i1gton.
The Washington Organ of Tuesday thus re-
fers to the cause of the prescription OF this
talented gentleman by the ''powers" at the
White House:
.ssIIc has been removed from office by this
administration, merely because he has written
and spoken in defence of the religion of Lu-
ther and Melancthon, of Taylor and Barrow
of Wesley and Whitefeld, Edwards and
Dwight, of White and Madison, and Moorei-
For this cause and for this cause alone, has
Josiah F.. Polk, Protestant, been removed
from office, and S. C. Ford, a, bigo:.sd Rofser
Catholic appointed IN III, placer'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-05-09

LIsraIA.-Thc New Orleans Bulletin says
ssThe success of the Republic Of Liber1 dem
Ons;rates interesting truth-that such q
thing African nationality is not mere Chi
merical idea, to be entertsined by enthusiasts
and zealots, bat distinct. substantive fact,
and that the aggregation Of the n0madic people
of Africa into organized communities, under
fixed rules of government, is entirely pTdctica-
Bile. Viewing 1t as an experimental effort 10
civiIizc and christaniza the natives Of Africa,
and TO improve their political and social con-
diton. the colonization system, adopted by
the people of the United States, has been en-
inently successful"