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The public are invited. aug 49,
saJThe Marion Rifles take great pleasure
in announcing to their friends and the public gen.
orally, that they viii give an
EXCURSION AND PICNIC
At THE WHITE HOUSE,
In the latter part Of the present month"; for The relief
Of the sufferers of Norfolk and Portsmouth,, Virginia
Particulars in future advertisement.
ang ls-lt
sH NOTICE.-.The Mechanical Club re-
specially announce to taeir friends and the public
generally that they will give their first
GRAND PICNIC AND EXCURSION,
AT ARLINGTON SPRING,
On Wednesday, The 5th September.
Particulars in future advertisement.
aug l8-eo3t
ssg RELIGIOUS NOTICE. Elder John
Mitchell of the Church of God from Baltimore, will
preach tomorrow morning. at O'Clock, in the Navy
Yard Market-house, and at o'clock in the afternoon
at the City Hall, II the Lord will. aug IS
s4y- Washington National Monument Of
flee, August LIST, lS55.At meeting of the Board OF
Managers of the Washington National Monument So
cicty held on the 3lst ult., the following resolution
was adopted
ResolSed, That the Secretary give notice by adver-
tisement, to be inserted in the National Integvncer
Union, and the American Organ, that the Hon. Iohn.
Ellison, late Commissioner Of the General Land Of
fce has been appointed General Agent of this Soce-
ty, and has entered on the duties of his Office
A true copy-test:
CHAS. G. TUCKER,
aug l-d3w Secretary of w. N. M. Society.
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Also, at Georgetown, Tuesday, August %, and
Alexandria, "Wednesday, August 20.
aup lS--dtl 81 spu
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And by all dealers in Alexandria, Virginia.
Nv l7-eoif 6m
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Real EsTATE.--A gentleman of Georgetown Of
fered lot Of ground for $500. A purchaser mp
peared and agreed to take II. In few days the
latter repented, and the bargain was revoked
The owner then divided the plat into four lots,
which he has sold, realizing asum Of 81 $50 there
for. Real estate ia every direction Of the town is
OF the advance
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15

THE FINE PACKET BEN BoLT.-We
take great pleasure In directing the atten-
ton of the travelling public and our ship
pers to the card of the fine, swift and ele-
giant packet Ben Bolt. She has recently
entered the Missouri river trade as strict
independent packet. which of itself is sufi-
cient to commend her to the patronage Of
the public. Her officers are intelligent,
attentive and experienced gentlemen; her
cabin neat and elegant; and her other ac-
commodations fine and sumptuous. The
Ben Bolt is the ''AUTocRAr" of the indie
pendent packets.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15

- The first number Of the Weekly
Southern Demoera published at Parkville,
Me- has been handed US by a friend for in
spection. We are much pleased with its
appeafance and tone, and commend it to
the pro-slayery party of the West as firm,
stauneh and unyielding Southern journal.
1t is published by Messrs. SrARNEs &
McDoEAID, at two dollars per annum, in
advance.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15

ST. STEPHEN.-This is the name of a
town recently laid off at what is known as
Story's Landing, On the Missouri river, in
the Territory of Nebraska. 1t has long
been known as good Landing, with many
advantages for town. A good ferry has
been kept there for several years. It is
the principal crossing point for emigrants
into the Territory, being situated about
equi-distant between the two NemeEas
with the best natural road in the Territory.
The country known as the half-breed lands
between the Nemahas, is equal, if not SUI
perior, to any portion of Nebraska Terri
tory. We have been at the place and
speak what We know. St. Stephen is a
beautiful location, with rock bound shore,
and gradual slope from the waters edge
to the high land.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15

ia We take peculiar pleasure in in
viting the attention of the public, and es-
peciaIly of the beau monde, to the Card of
Mr.. VIM. Moore, recently from Washing
ton city, who has opened in Weston, within
the past week, in the spaeiousroom recently
occupied by Messrs. Evans & Mitchell,
a fashionable tailoring Bazaar, where
he is prepared to make up all kinds of
gardeners garments In the most artist
ic and unexceptionable style.
Mr.. Moore is gentleman of fine taste,
and was for long time engaged in the
custom department of enc of the largest
and most fashionable houses in the city of
Washington. We commend him to the
public as a gentleman worthy Of their con-
fidence, and as an artisan deserving Of
their patronage.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15

SoNoRA.-This magnificent and ever
punctual packet in our trade, now one OF
the most popular boats on the Missouri
river, and deseryedly SO, for she is COM
manded and eficered by skilful, expert
enced, and accommodating gentlemen, we
are pleased to learn, is doing good bust
ness. We cheerfully recommend the So
nora to the travelling public as good and
safe boat, where passengers are always
made to feel perfectly at home. Capt.
Ben. Johnson, and Thos. L. Crawford, OF
tine Sonora, are proverbially known on the
Missouri river, for their hospitality and
politeness, especially among the ladies',
with whom they are very popular.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15

FINE BUILDING-TowN HALL.-Mes-
SIS. Alexander, Pitcher & Co., have COM
menced large building on the corner of
Shawnee and Main streets. 1t is to be
built of stone, "a feet by go, and two stories
high. The lower story is designed for
business purposes, and the upper one for
court room and Public Hall. The build
ing. besides being an ornament to our
young and growing city, will be of great
advantage to the place. These enterpri-
sing gentlemen deserve the thanks of our
community.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15
oun LEvEE.3nr Leesyee continues {

OuR LEvEE.Onr Levee continues to
show evidences of great and increased acc
tivity in our trade. Huge piles of wag-
|ons, boxes of goods, furniture, stoves, &c.,
continue to be deposited on the Levee by
the different boats. Not one passes up or
down but lands at our wharf. Thus our
business increase and thus the work goes
bravely on, Nextysar it VIII be the same
-oniy more SO.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15
MASONIC.

"HERE will be Masonic Celebration at
i Leavenworth on Saturday the 23d inst, in
commemoration of st. John the Baptist, at
which time there will be an address, appropri-
ate to the occasion, delivered by Brother B. R.
Rees.
Members of other Lodges, and all transient
brethren in good standing, are invited to attend.
Master Masons Daughters, Heroines of Jeri-
cho, and Good Samaritans, are invited to join
d. J. JOHNSON.
A. MACAULEY.
G. B. PANTON.
Com. Of Arrangements.
June Is, 1885.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15

to The Baltimore Clipper, paper
tina, sympathises with Gov. Reeder, and
looks with holy horror upon the movements
of Missourians at the Kansas election,
has come out in favor of the Know Moth
ings. " Birds of a feather will flock to-
gether."
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15

g@ We learn that Eve companies of
q. States Dragons left Fort Leayen-
worth on Monday last, for Fort Kearney,
over the plains. During the present week,
seven boats have passed up for Fort Pierre,
loaded with Government troops and stores.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15

s1 The young, popular, and energetic
clothier CHARLEY Fans, speaks to the
public through our columns to-day His
stock OF clothing is large and well select
ed, and embraces every article that is
usually found in clothing stores. Those
who would buy good articles, at low prices,
should call at his new store-the emporium
of fashion the Levee.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15

E~ Col. J. NJ. ALEXANDER, one of
our most worthy and respectable citizens,
who has been engaged in the practice of
law and land agency business for the past
six months in this place, left on Monday
last, on the steamer Sultan, on a visit to
his old place of residence at Wilkesbarre,
Pa. He will, we are pleased to learn, re-
turn with his family to Leavenworth, about
the first of September, next. Col. Alex
ander was among the pioneers to Leaven-
worth, and has contributed much towards
advancing the growth and prosperity of the
place. He is an energetic and thorough
business man, and we are gratifed to state
that he intends to make Leavenworth his
permanent place of residence.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15

GENoA.-We are under renewed obi
cations to Capt. German, of the Genoa,
for latest dates from ST. Louis.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15
NaxxO,.tSsg .Megs,sge.


EsssOe-ssss eszesessee'
~ The business OF our city still con-
tinuez 1islx and active. Many buildings ere
goink ui5 and every where i the spirit OF
imffe sez,ent stirEslaes
- The river At this point is il fine
naysseabIe order. Boats are arriving and
departing freely. Large numbers Of siran-
gers are pouring into our city. From
present indications there ls Sput little dam
ger of Leayenwortb ever becoming a
secondary city OF Ksnsas.
"a We are II present enjoying most
delightful weather. The atmosphere is
soft aud balmy and g Old Sol'' looks down
!, sal Us with 5dndimmed spIendor. Since
Eshe vista tioA OF the copions and revivify-
ing rains that tell q week or two SINCE,
every tblhe looks pleasant and inviting.
The country around oar city is robed in
verbal green, and blooms with the most fra
grant flowers.
nEsg- Our merchants RIGHT Glad are We
to see. are receiving large additions to
their their stocks &, Of goods. Freiehts from ST
Louis have been greatly reduced. We
learn that goods have been recently ship
ped from that port to this, for thirty cents
Der hundred pounds, Now is a pron;-
tious time for our merchants to replenish
their stocks.
E We learn that G eoroe Million who
was in nrison at Fort I.eavenuortb await.
inc his trial for the brutal and fiendisb
murder of his wife b.s escaned and ;s
now At laroe w. hone the fo,,l n,rdor.
or v;1l be ca,er,sa vo,ld ;to. i. wi,
For ~, ;nro,,o.r .,,.bor;t;os 20 t.l,. sow.
steps to effect his apprehension
BIZ We arc told that the oa,er.l MO
sIa,,.,r, i, conra,,,t;o,, fo- H. St.t. &c M
sour; viii mee, a. Iex;noton On the
fotb If Inlv now W;1l Ksnsas be ron
rasented ~ The .occas;ona C.n M ono
tell usa
B9 The first Legislative Assembly for
the Territory of Kansas, will convene at
Pawnee on the first Monday in July.
On Monday last, on our Leyee, we saw
a fine printing press bearing the super
lscription, E. Hoagland, Leavenworth, K.
Z. This looks rather significant.
~ "A Ten-pin Alley will soon be
opened in our city by Mr. George Luzad-
der. This will no doubt prove profitable
enterprise.
e Among the many buildings gong
up just now IN our city, are two Livery
Stables, which, we are told, will be stocked
WIN me nofSes anu venteies' Ane ofs Is
Ae '''' 1A11I4fAD -.
s Looking through the WINDOW OF
our Sanctum, we see some tour buildings
gong up within a stone 1nro" Oh oul
ONCE. Inc puiioing nearest our ONCE VIII
DC 0''upieu " q MI. "1.e'el'ai ;,
'llofoush Doslhess anu en'el r ios ssn''e'
iiisli-o' . lug S'e'
s Inc average price per l0t at the
iA'e saie ~ e'ln'eA' ~ was "
Be9 over Sooo acres Oh lana are oro'
Ken up ana unoer cul',sa'loh' oe'"een
Franklin and Ieeumseh, n. 1.
nW DIR. Robinson is sole agent for the
Underground Railroad leading out of Yves
tern Missouri, and for the transportation Of
fugitive :. niggers." His Office is in the
Tribune building, Lawrence, K. T. Give
him call.
A. H. BucKsEa, Esq, has retired from
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15

re- Attention is called to the Card of
DIR. BULL, in another column.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15

A PUFF.-How pleasant it is to sit back,
with the feet elevated at an angle of about
As degrees, and enjoy the PUFF of fine
Regalia cigar, and observe the smoke as i
gracefully ourls above your head, and wastes
its sweet perfume, upon the gentle breeze
of summers eve. It is luxury that any
one might envy. If you would enjoy it, call
at DR.. Days Drug Store, and you will find
plenty more of the same sort left. But
don't all call at once.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15

PINE LUMBER YARD.-Mr. E.. Ross
has established Pine Lumber Yard on
Cherokee Street, and has now on hand a
general assortment of all kinds of Pine
Lumber, Sash, Doors, Shingles, Laths, SC.
He intends keeping on hand constant
supply. Those wishing to purchase pine
lumber can be furnished here at as low
rates as any where in the upper country.
See his advertisement In another column.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15

INDIANoLA.-A sale of lots takes place
at Indianola next Wednesday week, the
9th inst. This town is situated on Soldier
Creek, on the great military road from
Fort LeaTenworth to Fort Riley, within
two miles of the Kansas River. tits said
to be a SPLENDID location, possessing many
natural advantages for building up town
of considerable importance. Attend the
sale on the 9th inst.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15

E Great Sunerlng IS Sald 10 pfeVaH
on Red River. La, on account of the scar
city of provisions, -four being worth $50 a
barrel.
"a The Richmond Examiner says that
if nine-tenths of the people of the United
States were asked to name three of the most
|detestable ofthe human family, they would
write, FoRNEY, HISS, and ia REEDER.
Pretty true that!
ia The North Missouri Railroad will
be opened in about month to St. Charles.
The work is being vigorously prosecuted
beyond st. Charles;
{ .B8- Five hundred Sharp's rifles were
landed few days since at Lawrence as
present. from the Know Nothing Legislature
of Conn.,, to the Emigrant Aid Society.
TO- Some red-mouthed abolitionist. wri-
ting to the New York Tribune fom this
point, calls upon the North to send out to
Kansas, supplies of bowies and revoivers.
This correspondent adds that this is :. the
kind of help the Aboltionists need"
Ia Myriads Of Locusts have made
their appearance in the neighborhood OF
Brunswick. So says the Brunswicker.
g Senator DoueLAss has been In
vited to deliver an Grafton on the laying
Of the Corner stone of the Capitol of Me-
braslsa Territory on the 4sh Of July.
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THE MFNAGERIE.

q
Did you eYerit No. reyerl.a7 III .rs
Mercy on us. whata smeIll
Don't be frightened. Johnny. dear ai ia
Gracious how the jacI1aIfs yell
Mother tell me- what's that man
Doing With that pole of his
Bless your precious little heart
Hes stirring upthe beastessesl
Children. don't you 20 so near: -
Heavens there's the Afric eowses!
m What's the matter with the child ?,
Why, the monkeys tore his troUses. : 1876
Here's the monstrous elephant.
I'm all a-tremblo at the sght
Soc his mighty toothpick, boys,
Wonder if he's fastened tisht2
There's the Hon-sco his tail
How he drags il on The floor
'Sakes alive I'm awful scared
To hear the horid creature roar!
Here's the monkeys in their cage
Wide awake you are to see EN-
Funny ain 1T How would you
Like to have tail. and be en-
Johnny. darling. that's the boar
That tors the naughty boy to pieces
Horned cattle only hear ,...4 -.f
How the dreadful camel wheezes
That's the tall giraffe my key,l
Who stoops to hear tle morning lark
Twas him who waded Noah 5 food,
And. seorned tie refuge Of the ark.
There 5 the cranc-the awkward bird
Strong his neck is as awholer's, '.a
And his bill is full as long
As ever met one from taiIor,s.r
Look just see that zebra there, ea
Standing safe behind the bars;
Goodness me hovllile Hag' f~
--a.r All except the corner stars H
r There's the hp!f! Tl,q binds and beasts
Now ere going to be fed, ss.H
So, my little darling come, t'-.z
It's time for yen 10 he abcd.
Nohcr isn't ni6e,o-eock!
You said you need not 90 before;
let US stay a little while
Want to see the monkeys more
Cries the Snowman turn en- OUT; E.,
Linn the ights.-there, that wil do
Come again Tomorrow, boys
Brin- your little sisters, too
Exit mother. half distraught,
Ezit father, muttering bore
Exig cllllycn, numbering still,
,Tant to see the monkeys more!
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TFrom Dixons Lie Of Penn. !
s:.5HT-E 1fACAUIAY CHARGES >

;'5EEEE BfACAUbA CGEtGSS
propose to review The charges made against
william Penn.by Wing historians, ant~adopf-
cd. with novelties and exaggcrations Of his
own. by Mr. Nacaulay, in his rfceat History.
The reader Who has traced his csresr from
Tower Hill to the graveyard at Jordans, may
hardly care tc read what follows; the simple
record of his life beias. the most emphatic an
swer that can be given to party misrepresenta-
ton: but ] believe there are some wlio will
look for A. more formal refutation of these
charges at my hands, and for their satisfaction
enter into theuseyeral points of controversy
which have been raised. Every one is coRsci-
Gus of the aninaus which prevadcs the last
Wing history. To point out the eaprecious
likes and dislikes of the historian would be te-
diousf and unnecessary at the same time will
not deny that his page is alive with pictures.
and that the narrative possesses a unity and
vehemence which render it one of the most
useful additions to our store of iistoricalread-
ing since the appearace Of the Scotch novels.
lfr. MacauIay has written several volumes Of
history and criticism. Hemust be aware that
one Of the fundamental laws Of Critical Inqui-
nv demands, that when fact or character
has stood the tests of time, and in tue progress
of opinion has attained TO sometbiRs like a
fixed position in the historical system, the evi
idence in support of any assault on il mist be
strong and free from faint in some fair proper
tion to the length Of time and strengtho OF opin-
ion on which it rests. This luie''is deeply ba--
sed in human nature. Tue fXity Of historical
ideas is, in other words, the permanence Of
truth. Once great historical verdict is pass
ed, the nobIest instincts of our being prompt
us to guard it as something sacred,--to be set
aside only after scrupulous inquiry aud con-
elusive evidence against its Justice. The wise
man will not rashly disturb the erepose OF ages.
Our faith in history is akin to religion; it is'a
confidence in our power to separate good from
cyil-truth from falsehOod,-to preserve in
their native purity the wisdom which servesto
guide. and the memories which inspire the
best actions of mankind. Mr. Macaulay will
not deny the roasonableness OF a rule growing
out of such a feeling. He would himself ex-
act the strongest facts and the seyerest logic
from the man who should presume to dispute
the laws of KepIer; and the fullest and most
unquestionable evidence would be required in
support of an assertion that Milton was de-
bauchee, or Buckingham man of virtue.
viii apply this canon TO his own method,
That may not incur the charge OF improper
ly assuming that Penn's reputation was thus
historically fixed, I will cite n. Macaulay's
own reading of the verdict which more than "A
century and a half has ratified. "Rival ma
tions,'' he says, shave agreed in canonizing
him. England is proud Of his name. great
Commonwealth beyond the Atlantic regards
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VOL. 2.--NO. 5-TOTAL, 81.

fF1th. such gentle, thrilling touch, on the
arm Of her lover, whispered a word in his ear.
Wfl1she ever forget the look of love .ri-
umph in his eyes, or the smiling gentleness of
his tones, as he presented his beautiful high
bred betrothed, to his gray -haired, doting
motherl Twas holy sight-that of polish
ed, glowing beauty, grasping the band of
wrinkled, homly agel m4 sJt esu5s
When summer and summer guests had gone,
many.a one remembered and watched that
young man, whose filial devotion had in it a
moral Sublimity. And surely 10 him the COM
mandment proved with promise. a
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+ KNowLEDGE.-H beautiful and exalted are
the following sentiments of De Witt Chnton= ~
Pleasure is a shadow, wealth isyanity, and
power a pageant; but knowledge is ecstatic in
enjoyment, perennial in fame, unlimited in
space, and infinite in duration. In the per-
formance of its sacred offices it fears no dam
ger, spares no expense, omits no exertion.-
1t scales the mountain, looks into the yolca-
no, dives into the ocean, pertorates the earth,
enelrcles the globe, explores the sea and land,
contemPlateS the distant, ascends to the SUBJ
lime! No place too remote for it's grasp, NO
heaven too exalted for its reach i,'.-s~ z Ias
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HELP one ANoTHER.-Sir Walter Scottwrote,
'<The race OF mankind would perish did the
cease to help each other. From the time that
the mother binds the child's head, tin the M O.
ment thatsome kind assistant pipes the DEATH
damp from the brow of the dying, We can not
exist without mutual help All therefore,
that need aid, have right TO ask it of their
feliow-mortals; and no one, who has it in his
power to grant, can refuse without incurring
guilt -sas 80 sat2s
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LADIES' BoNx4Ts. L<ISfcna," in her esSub-
urban Letters to the Worcester ssPalladium, >
of ladies bonnets. She says - ta
ssTheyfare ruining the eyesight Of all who
wear them. The rays of the sun come direct
ly upon the eye, and the victim squints,
wrinkles up her forehead, sheds few natural
tears, and hurries to the shade of the nearest
building to give her. eyes moments rest. No
gentleman wears a hat without brin, or a
soft creatures they are-can only seek shelter
behind what may be supposed to be their mot
ito ssGrin and bear it, p or as it has been po-
etically rendered, ssSuffer and be strong"
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The Variable Star


''Algo." one of the stars that make up the
constellation T'Medusa,''if if orr recollection
Of ''heavenly Places is not at fault, is remar-
kabe for its varying degrees of size and brilIi-
ance. Sometimes it appears as a star of the
first magnitude, and in a short time diminishes
to mere peint oflight hardly visible without
a telescope The period required for ii to
pass through these changes, is we believe,
some six or seven hours, It has been an as
fronomer's puzzle for many years. The Louis
vile Courier thus describes it: n..-.
Last Sunday night, while enjoyinga segar,
and quietly nusing on tie instability. of time
and things, our attention was attracted by two
cloudlike appearances which we supposed to
be nebn1R, but after some minutes they. dis
appeared. ! star, which was situated between
the two clouds, now commenced to increase in
size and brightness until it attained the size
and lustre ofJupiter; in few moments it COM
menced to fade away, and went almost entire
ly out, then Increased as before. After anus
ing itselffor some minutes in this facetious
manner, it became bright and remained so un-
til we retired to our chamber. May not this
have been the variable star Agal, which has
of late attracted the attention of astronomers
in Europe and America 1t has been especi
ally noticed by Prof. Argelander, of Bonn, 1t
is as yet one of the unexplained wonders of
the starry world.
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how True lit is much to be feared, says
one, that the language which DR.. johnson ap-
Piled to Focte, the eommedian, is too appi-
cable to many. When Mr.. BosweHasked him
IF Foete was an infidel, he replied,a 'sFoote is
an itlfidel, sir, dog is an infdel; he never.
thought on the subiect,''