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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-03-10
Tailors. &c,

A tailor writes US from Hartford, CT,
inquiring the prospects of his craft here /;
says he has not much money, but any
amount of health, energy, perseverance,
New England domestic and mechanical
education, and principles strong in the
Right. He is just the man we want
among US, and he should lose. no time in
coming here, proUided he is advised as
to all the diseouragements We have to
contend with, and comes prepared to bat
tie with them. We are in want of no
more pioneers from any quarter who be-
come disheartened at the vast amount OF
labor which must be executed to build up
a point at Lawrence, and make Kansas all
she should be commercially and other
wise. Those of the right stamp-and
by this we mean those who have energy,
and can and viii labor-we want here
but we want them to bring their families
right along with them.
During our sojourn in this Territory
we have not yet seen or heard of the wife
or daughter who has been "home-sick, "
and desired to return; neither have we
seen the husband, who has his family
with him, expressing regrets that he set
tied here; but those who have left their
household gods" behind, or those who
have an expectancy in such possessions
hereafter, are '.longing for the leeks and
onions" of the East, and in many cases
have gone there to enjoy them. We
doubt not those who have returned have
been welcomed back with warm en-
brace. This is all very proper; but when
they journey here again we hope they
viii be pleased to bring those valuable
treasures with them; and then, together,
hand In hand, they viii find each ma
terial aid to assist the other in ascending
the "ladder of life."
Our friend, the tailor alluded to above,
should procure the back numbers of the
Herald of Freedom, and read them at
tentiyely before he emigrates to this coun-
-
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-03-10
Spring and improvements.

Spring opened upon US in all its beauty
on the first of March. Saturday last
was one of the most lovely days we have
experienced for years. The saw and
hammer of the mechanic was heard all
around, and everything gave indication
of the busy life in prospect for our citi-
zens. If all are favored with health, as
we see no reason why they should not
be, provided they obey the physical laws,
improyensents greater than was ever Wit
messed n sny western townin one season.
will be observed here ere another winter
comes upon us.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-03-10
A Pro-sIavery Candidate.

J. Marion Alexander is candidate for
Council in the Fort rtLeavenworth district.
In reply to certain interrogatories which
were propounded to him, he explains the
reasons that induced him to sustain Judge
FLENkIKEN as Delegate to Congress,
and then replies to other questions. His
answers must be fully satisfactory, else
his interlocutors must be very hard to
please:
"Do / believe slavery to be moral
evil? While | am aware that many
leading men of the South have so admit
ted it, answer for myself, No. cannot
believe that to be moral evil, which /
am as certain that God sanctions, as
/ am that He created the universe. If
Deity did not viii this institution, then is
the Bible dead letter, and the economy
of nature misunderstood. regret the
lack of room to expand upon this thesis.
"Do believe slavery to be social and
a political evil Since it be not a moral
evil it cannot, properly conducted, con-
fict with social prosperity; and if. it be-
comes political evil, it is because fanat-
icism, dissension, and mismanagenent
make it so. am satisfied that well Or
ganized and judiciously conducted sys-
tenn of slavery, constitutes the most
wholesome may say the most natural
foundation for tolerant and happy
society. | want no better evidence to
sustain me, than the almost universal tes-
timony of those whose lives have been
spent in towns, both in the North and
in the South. The Abolition sympathy
for the negro race is a wofully mistaken
philanthropy. 1t tstrikes me that class of
fanatics has never reflected that the con-
dition of the African, in his change from
the tyranny of petty kingdom chief to
the guardianship of Christian master
lin bis change from fertile portion OF
Gods heritage, where the descendants of
Canaan riot in filth, Incidence, debauch-
cry, and bloodshed, to the rice, cotton,
hemp, sugar. and tobacco fields of en-
lightened lands, has been elevated ten
thousand per cent.
..But am asked If. in the event of my
election to the Council, will devote my
talents and energy to effect all proper and
necessary Legislation that the pro-slayery
interest shall demand? Gentlemen, if |
occupied the position of a candidate, my
reply to your question would be, Yes. |
always square my conduct in accordance
with my views; and if thus sustained,
my principles have triumphed: if de-
feated, my manhood achieves the vic
tory"
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-03-10
An Answer.

sis any one about starting a nursery
in your city ?" inquiries subscriber. Not
that we are conscious of A gentleman
wrote US some time ago wishing to know
whether land contiguous could be pro-
cured adapted to that purpose. Our an
swer was that there could, and at a rea-
sonable rate, by buying out the present
claimants. The same is true now, and
we shall be glad to welcome our friend
among US in that capacity, as he says he
has got the Kansas fever bad. Wonder
who has not got it chad" who has a
good idea of the country2 The truth
is, to the industrious and perseyering
there is no part of the world now open
to settlement which can offer induce
ments to the pioneer equal to this and
yet We are anxious to impress upon
all that art has everything to do. Ma
ture has been bountiful, but she needs the
hand of industry to convert It into a par
adise. We hope to see it occupying that
exalted position, and, il life is spared us,
We believe We shall; but the time is not
yet. The acorn is not an oak, neither is
the springiHg blade ripened harvest.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-03-10
Fatality Among the indians.

We learn from WV. PECHALKER, the
intelligent Interpreter of one of the
Delaware Chiefs, that there is much
sickness and fatality existing among the
Delaware Indians at this time. One
male and two females have died within
few days. one of whom was a sister of
Capt. CosoxIE, the chief. who resides
but FIVE miles from us across the river.
A son of Capt. KErcHuM, the head chief
of the tribe, also died not long since
From what we can learn there is no pre-
yailing. epidemic, and we trust with the
return of warm weather the causes Of
their present illness win be removed.
Exposed, as our red brethern are, to
the vicissitudes of this constantly chang
ing climate, it is wonder that so little
sickness and death are experienced among
them. In cold weather or warm we pen-
orally see them clad in the same cos
tune, apparently defying the storm. This
should not be, and probably more IN
innate acquaintance with the whites will
bring Improvements in this respectw which
win be found greatly conducive to theiI
longevity.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-03-10
a New Roaraine Housa.

Our friend Q. B. PAGE, ismaking prep
arations to open boarding house in the
rear of the HERALD OF FREEDoM OFrIcE.
He viii be able to accommodate from
fifteen to twenty regular boarders, and
such transient ones as may apply. En-
igrating parties travellers wishing board
by the day or meal win find table well
supplied with such viands as the market
affords, and in Mr.. PAGE a gentleman
well qualified to give satisfaction. Pat
ronize him. His advertisement viii ap-
pear in few days.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-03-10
Information.

In perusing a letter from an old friend,
which had been mislaid, we find several
interrogatories which should have been
publicly answered some time ago.
We cannot consent to spend eur time,
at present, in selecting claims for persons
who propose locating here, as We find
every moment is needed in making the
Herald of Freedom what its readers de-
sire it to be, ga faithful transcript of life
in Kansas" Besides this, claims selected
to-day, unless actually occupied by the
pre-emptor, would be subject to entry
and probably occupied by another to-
morrow. No claim is safe for twenty
four hours, unless it has some person in
possession, either actual or constructive !;
and We have our doubts about constructive
possession being sufficient in law to Sc
cure the claim against others.
A brick-maker, or halfa dozen of them,
each with extensive machines, and "pat-
ented" at that, would find this one of the
best places in the world to operate in.
Brick, concrete, or stone houses and out
buildings, must be the order of the day
here; and as brick can probably be used
the most readily, it would be generally
adopted in the city if they could be OBJ
tanned. We would venture that eighteen
hundred thousand could be contracted
for here in week, provided they could
be obtained for use in that time, and at
prices not less that Sc thousand.
Lime-burners, too, are wanted, and
must be had. We are told that one gem
tleman has made arrangements to prose-
cute the business somewhat extensively,
but purposes charging forty cents bash
Ell for It. The stone and ground on
which the lime is made costs nothing
Hard wood, delivered at the kiln, can
be bought in any quantity at two dollars
a cord. Common labor is from 81 25
to 81 SO day.. Any lime-burner in
christendom reading these facts viii es-
teem fortune in his grasp if he can be
sure of large sales at 25 cents a bushel.
We think he might rely upon that price
and as concrete houses are to become the
principal structures of the country out
side of the city, besides largely in the
city, we think be can make calculations
on heavy sales. The sooner operations
are commenced the better.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-03-10
AIl SATISFACTORY.

H. A. BILLINGS, ESQ.,, writing Us from
Buffalo, on the 18th Feb.. says that our
papers come regularly to hand at that
Office, with the exception that Nos. 4. s,
and 6 came in the same mail, having
been detained by the railroad blockade
in Illinois. He says "You may rest
assured that the HERALD is perfectly sat
isfactory, and is spoken of by 4gsats
and all in the most fattering terms
Nothing can prevent its success"
That last is what we have believed for
some time. provided we get subscrip-
ton list large enough to pay the expense
of getting up 50 good a paper.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-03-10

yet to come. g It is giant specula-
ting scheme, and they care nothing in
reality about the causeef freedom" We
shall Offset this statement with those
made in Missouri that it is a great ene-
gro-stealing enterprise set on foot BY Eli
Thayer, Amos A. Lawrence & Co.," and
that those whocame out "undertheir au-
spices are the serfs of the said Company
We hail with pleasure every enterprise
set on foot for eolonizing Kansas with the
soHs of the free and instead of discour-
aging any organization having that OBJ
ject In view, we shall do all ne can to
giye them staid and comfort" Others
may pursue such course as they deem ex-
pedient, but we may be permitted to
doubt the wisdom of their policy, if they
are IN fact, what they profess TO Be, the
friends of the slave.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-03-10
The Post omce.

Mr.. BABeocK, our newly appointed
Postmaster. informs us that letters can
now be mailed direct to such points as
they are directed, without the necessity
of sending to Westport OF Kansas for that
purpose. He is about erecting an Office
on Massachusetts, street, In this city
Until its completion he viii hold bis Office
at Mr.. Lykins' residence. over the ravine.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-03-10
Another Company Coming.

A company has been formed IN Gin
cinnati with the psrpose of locating IN
this Territory. They purpose taking out
with them every variety of machinery,
and with the aid of water power, which
they have found IN abundance. they hope
to build up large commercial town.
We shall probably hear more from them
on the opening of navigation. This COM
pany is independent of the German. As
sociation to which we referred some time
ago.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-03-10

We learn that in our district, which is
No. /, we shall be entitled to three Rep
resentatiyes in the House, and, according
to the ratio, one and a half to the Coun-
Gil. Probably this fraction viii be ar
ranged by tacking some other district to
this. Is the ratio adopted on the basis
of the number of voters, or according to
the actual population? It is clear it
should be upon the latter, else a large
majority of our population win be un-
represented in our Territorial Councils.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-03-10
Prohable Raanotion Of r.re

From late advices from st. Louis it is
certain the fare up the Missouri this sea-
son to companies viii not exceed ten dol
lars, and probably win be reduced to
eight, as the competition between steam
ers viii be very great. 1t is said that
pilots who are familiar with the river are
demanding three hundred dolIarsa month,
This is evidence of itself that such per-
sons are in great demand.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-03-10
Line of Steamers.

We learn from a private letter from st.
Louis that there is probability of a line
of steamers running regularly between
that point and Kansas City during the
ensuing season. Should the arrange
ments be consummated, boat viii leave
each of those points regularly each morn
ing. The heavy eastern emigration to
Kansas this season viii justify the enter.
prise, and make it pay well.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-03-10
PRINTER wanted.

Wanted Immediately at this Office two
practical printers, one of whom is COM
petent of doing press-work, and one to fill
the post of foreman. None need apply
but good workmen, of temperate and in
dustrious habits.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-03-10

~A notice in the Pittsburgh Dis
patch. of February Goth, states that a
company of pioneers were to leave that
city on the ist of March, for the purpose
of locating in this Territory. They have
a contract with first-class steamer to
bring them through to Kansas CITY. .
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-03-10
"A Steamer.

The Ensza Harmon. a beautiful steam
er of light draft for the Kansas trade. Is
now ready for passage, and only waits a
telegraphic dispatch that the Kansas Is
nayigable. We think she would be safe
in leaving port immediately, as the river
has at least two or two and a half feet Of
water in the channel on the ripples oppo-
site this place.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-03-10
Population of Kansas.

We have not received the official report
of the late census, and probably will not
for several days. 1t appears. however,
that there are 3,G36 voters in the Terri
tory, which are divided among the sew
eral election districts as follows:
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-03-10
No Correction raeded

N. w. GooDRicH. Esq, writes us that
several errors occurred in his article on
our first page last week, one, the fault Of
the transcriber, wherein the word "rttIe"
was used four times where '-law" should
have appeared. Those bIunders are sell
dom observed by the general reader, and
it is none of the critics business 50 We
get along with such matters very easily.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-03-10
Lawrence, Saturday, March 10, 1855.

~ II. a. BILLINGS, Esq, is our authorized
General Ageat for tbs Herald # FEeedOna. and
all his contracts pertaining to the paper viii be
binding on the firm. Letters addressed to US at
Buffalo, n. z, viii be promptly attended to by
him. Emigrating parties and individuals, en-
route for Kansas, passing through Buffalo. are
requested to give him call at his Office at vii
hams' Hall, No. $50 Main street.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-03-10

EE There are two steamers on their
way up the Missouri, destined for st. Jo-
seph. The Ell Paso left st. Louis week
ago Monday morning but each has been
ice-bound for several days. The river
must now be open again.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-03-10
BE on vour Gnard.

Lookout for pro-slayery men, who
pretend to be Fresoilers, for the purpose
of drawing out information to be made
use of at the ensuing election. We have
positive assurances that there are wolves
among US in sleeps clothing" Be cau-
tious that they do no harm.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-03-10

T The Proclamation for the Terri
torial election will be issued in few days
so says Madam Rumor, and she is sup
posed to be well advised on such matters.
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ttttumwa House,
wAPELLo County, IOWA.

WAFLILU tUuN1N, IOWA.
AH%s THE undersigned having receatlv pur-
kEm;i chased the above Heuse, would respect-
- fully inform the travelling community and
the nubiic generally that he has ret4tted and
thoroughly renovated the House. and Is now pre-
pared 10 offer good accommodations as the
country viii afford 10 all those who ussy favor
him with a cali; his constant attention vii he
given 10 render the ataY Of all comfortable His
House being large and comnsdious be hat'ers
himself that he can give general satisfaction to
his guests.
Connected with this House is
A Coed aud Consmodious lS,ajie.
Where wall be kept al all times good supply
OF 0ets Corn and Timothy ii y, and trusly
and efficient Uster.
THOS G GIVEN.
Odumwa, May 3, 1888. wt2Iawdtf
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From Dickens Household Words.
LIy Confession.
Concluded.

lOtttNncd
THIS experience gave me renewed courage
| devoted myself more ardently to my
profession. chiefly among the poor. and
without remuneration. Had | ever &C
cepted money, | believe that all my power
would have goney And as | saved more
and more lives, and hghtened more the
heavy burden of human suffering. the
dreadful shadow grew fainter.
was called suddenly to dying lady
No name was given me, neither was her
station in life nor her condition told me-
| hurried off without caring 10 ask ques-
tons; careful only to heal. When reached
the house, | was taken into room where
she lay in a fainting BIT on the bed Even
before | ascerlained her malady - with
that almost second sight of . practiced
physioian--ker wonde rful beauty, struck
me, Not merely because it was beauty
but because it was face strangely familiar
to me, though new; strangely speaking
OF former love, altho', in all my practice
| had never loved man or woman indivi
dually.
l reused the lady from her faintness
but not with out much trouble. 1t wal
more like death than swooning, and yield
ed TO my treatment stubbornly. re-
NAMED with her for many hours; bu
when left her she was better. | was
obliged to leave her, to attend q poo
werkhouse child, :
had not been goae long--carrytni
with me that fair face lying in It's death
ike trance with all i,g golden hsr. scat
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tIST received, and for safe by the undoFsign.
J ed, in the City of keokuk, great variety OF
st. Louis and Cincinnati Stoves, among which
may be found the tue patented GoLpE \
ERA Stove, The GOLDEN HARP, The QUEEN or
rHE WEST. The CHALLENGE PREFERENCE, The
Improved Cincinnati PREMIuMs, DOUBLE OVEN,
&c, and all the latest STYLES Of PARLoR and
HEATING sToyss. all OF which may be fonnd at
our Wholesale Stove Depot No II f, Main Street,
neav the Levee, and at oar old stand, No. 65,
Main Street. The above Stoves have been Sc
Iected expressly Tor this Market, and we fatler
ourselves that can offer greater inducements
10 purchasers, THAI any other house north VI St.
LeHis.
Rene mber the Numbers, II and G5 Main ST.
We have also q large assortment OF Tin Ware,
goi up by the best workmen which we ofsr to
sell at very email advance on cost also. a great
variety Of Sugar Kettles, Hollow Ware. &c, &c.
Give Us call and not only SAVE YOUR MONEY,
bu invest il right. J. G. ESTES.
April 4. 1885 WY
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CDELL & MATLESS.
MANUFACTURER AND nTALERsiN
Boots and Shoes,
Opposite Smiths Banking House.

AbOosS aAAAn tSAOGSs
Opposite Smiths Banking House,
kE0kUk, IOWA.
GAIEB ODELL having associated with him.
" sell Air. l.. Matless, III the Boot and Shoe
business. the new firm is prepared TO do more
extensive business than ever heretofore They
have Jus, fet. sed very large assortment for
spring and Summer Trade,
Including all desirable styles and qualities for
Ladles Misses, Gentlemen, Boy, aud children,
which viii be sold as low for cash as any dealer
can sell them
We intend 10 paw particular attention TO
Custom Work,
and be ley ing hat HOME MANUFACTURES ought 10
To be encouraged, and viii be encouraged ii wrf I
DONE, We employ none but the very best hands
and PLENTY OF them, in order that may guar
antee all work 10 give perfect satisfaction, and
fill att orders with entire punctnatv.
REPAIRING done with neatness and dispatch.
We iuvlte all persons TO give us a call, at the
sign Of the Mammoth shoe
0DELL L. MATLESS.
March 80, 1855 d&wiy.
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Ii ANDSOMELY located on Morgan. Fulton,
IL aud Frsnkln Streets, continued. One-hith
payable IN cash or-in approved materials or labor
for building, aud the remainder in payments Of
one, two, three, aud four years with temper cent.
interest.
and buggy.
Apply 10 WM. H. WILLIAMS
Corner Of Second and High Streets
keokuk, April %, 1855. 5wd
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J. n HUTcHiNsos. JAS. DKWLY.
Merchant Tailors,
Third Street, betmeea Man and Johnson.
kEOkUK, IOWA.
III AVE Just received, al their Fashionable Tall
Ii or'ng and Furnishing Establishment choice
and exceiient supply Of troadcioths, Cassilneres
Nestings, and Centemen's Furnishing Goods OF
all descriptions, and guarantee that their work
shallb done in-the most approved aid satisfac-
tory manner. They constantly receiving the
New York and Philadelphia Fashions, and re-
spectfuly solicit all who desire good work and
the best material 10 give them call.
HUTCHINSON g. DEWEY.
April 5, 1855. dly
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BEN. F. DODSON.
MERCHANT TAILOR,

No. S, Third Street. betweeQ.Main and Johnson
KEOKUk, I0StA
Il EEPS a general assortment Of French, Eng.
IL hsh and American Cloths, Cassimeres, ane
Vsstings OF the very finest quality, and the mos
fashionable patterns, which he will make up ii
order al the shortest notice, in the latest style -
Also good assortment OF Shirts always on hand
Feb. Sth, 1855. diy
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IN DOZEN mems fine fashionable. Silk Hats
~ OF the latest sprlag and summer style for
sale cheapat
sHFLDON'S HAT EMPORIUM
April 25, 1855. wly
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All the world 10 reading the Life and Beauties sf
Fanny Fern.
TIM Z reader viii find this work possesses the
1 SANS attractive features that characterize
all hel productions. They are alternately witty
and pathetic, rnt4isc snd soothing, sparkling
asd.pensive. I'm GRAHAM NkHApE-