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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-08-11
Hritten fir the Herald Of Freedom.
Sadly Desecrated.
KANSAS TERRITORY, Aug. 10, 1855.

KANSAS TERRITORY, Aug. 10, 1855.
G. w. BRowN, Esq.-MY DEAR SIR
As | am a Missourian 'to the manor
born" and understand our language
somewhat, wish to interpret the article
from the Leaven worth Herald, which you
were pleased to copy in your paper, in
regard to the celebration at Lawrence on
the 4th of July. The article was headed
"The birthday of American Independ-
ence sadly desecrated."
To begin with, I wish the digniied
editor of the Leavenworth Herald to I'M
derstaud distinctly, that l am not one OF
his imaginary Boston ''paupers' ofwhich
he takes occasion to speak so often; and
consequently no such person is response
bic for what follows; on the contrary 1t
is penned BIZ an humble Missourian
whose father fills an honorable grave in
Missouri, and who asks no fayors at his
hands, and would not expect to re-
eeive any if they were desired.
The editor says. This great and glo-
rious day was not celebrated in very
becoming or appropriate manner in eer-
tain localities of our Territory" This
means IN his language, that there were
places in this Territory where mobocrscy
did not control the day; where there
we're not fifty barrels of whisky drank,
two hundred cases of beastly intoxica-
ton; one hundred thousand blasphs-
nous uses of Gods holy name sixty
three dog fights. in which drunken men
were actors and numberless crimes OF
various m2gnitudes. embracing the en-
tire hst. st.enumeEated in the decalogue.
In some places" says the editor, sit
was hailed with oEtbursis Of patriotism. !"
This means that few dozen of the pro-
slavery mobocFats assembled around the
dram shop, or drunkery; some with If
teen cents il their pockets, and saae bal
aHce depending on the few for sreat,
while the most eloquent proclaimed loud
and long that Tom jefferson put one
d--d abolition lie IN the Declaration of
Independence when be penaed those tsea-
sonable words cad men are created eaual
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-08-11
NON ldai. Routs naaired

An application has been made to the
Postofice Department for new tri-
weekly mail from Kansas City, No.. via
0sawatomie to Hampden, on the Neosho,
in this Territory. The petitioners state
that hr. Jas. aughesvho has run four
horse spring wagon regularly between
0sawatomie and Kansas city for the past
four months, weekly, has now associated
with him Mr.. Higgins, and that after the
18th of September the route viii be ex-
tended by them to Hampdea, and that
tri-weekIy trips win be made. The De-
parszhsnt should grant the prayer Of the
petitioners. IS the maa ronts Is greatly
needed IN thssdirection. Il Is new quite
difficult TO reaoh that part of the Tsrrite-
~ With regular mad matter. for the want
of some public means Of inser-commu-
niestioa through the medium of Uncle
San's szddle-bags.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-08-11
Maine Aroused.

The people of Maine are aroused
in relation to the wrongs and barbarities
inflicted upon the people of Kansas by
their border neighbors, and are determin-
ed to place themselves in a position to
give US relief through Congress, or in
any other Constitutional way. A State
Convention of the people of ali parties is
called. to convene at Portland, Me-. on
Tuesday next, the 14Eh inst, to counsel
together on the state of the country and
determine on such course of action as
the love Of freedom aad sound patriotism
demands The following is portion Of
their programme As appears IN then
call
The government muss Be restored TO
the principles and policy of its founders
or this Unioneonnot permanently endure.
The simmense territories Of the West
must be saved from the black tide Of
slavery that threatens to sweep over
them. Kansas, outraged. oserrun By
armed rnfians, speaks to rs with >
tongue of fzme. The people of Maine
viii Be true to her instincts Of Justice aud
Freedom, aad 20 her formsr renoWn.
Naine Is right side ap." and csa be
depended on IN she present crisis.
-E Cx.p.eks. Ese:. has eur thanks
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-08-11

SA letter from ssDzBoRaH Var
WIxxEz." on our first page. viii be
found worthy of careful perusal. Shs
promises to write us semi-occasienaIiy.
We hope she VIII do 80 very often. IS
We love her style and ideas. A l;ssls
spice Is needed 10 season thedisk.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-08-11
PERFECTLY Safe.

We have seen it stated that Hon.
CHAs. SUMNER, while in st. Louis, was
desirous of visiting Kansas, but was ur-
gently advised not to do so, representa-
tions having been made to him that he
would meet with personal violence should
he come this way. We beg to assure Mr.
Sumner, or any other gentleman desirous
of travelling in Kansas, that they need not
step aside from their desires for a mo-
ment apprehensive of personal injury;
for the people ofMissouri are quite as de-
sirous to keep down the excitement North
as any people can be. If violence is Of
fered to any one it will be to some person
less distinguished than Mr.. Sumner
There is a class of individuals, if they
could get Mr.. s. aside, who would have
no hesitancy to commit any outrage up
on him. provided they could feel assured
that their own persons would be safe
from harm.
The mobing and violence along the
Missouri river and the Kansas border,
does not come from the great masses of
the people in Missouri, and in but few
instances from the bona sde shareholders;
on the contrary, it is the work of set of
aspiring demagogues whose only capital
is excitement and bravado, and whose
principal supporters are themost debassd
portion of the population, in many in
stances degenerate Northernors. who are
entirely destitute of means. and who
daily worship at the shrine of Baschus.
drawing their only support frsm the syc-
ophantic politician. and giving their bra
yado in payment for their daily supplies
at the bar of the meanest groggery.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-08-11
peclaedlv Rich,

i @S<c-<~~NA-S &A4~s1@s
a friend writes Is from the Mission al
follows:
| "The Quasi Legislature are in a grea.
quandary just now, and have actually
dispatched 3 carrier TO Washington to
learn whether the powers that be viii re,
cognize them ss the Legislature of Kan
sas. Attorney General GUsHrse is the
man from whom they expect to receive
an answer, and we shall see what We
shall see.' -
They would have done better to have
appealed to the legal voters of Kansas-
those for whom they claim they are leg
isiating-and they would have soonlearn-
ed whether they WILDE recognized as the
law making power.
The people of Kansas have no idea OF
infusing new life into Draeo. and empow-
er him to-make lawsfor their government;
and yet they would have more confidence
in the mildness and business of has en-
actments than they would in the body
now proposing TO make laws for them.
This body may reeollect that handful
of men some years ago, in the vicinity
of Boston. opposed the idea of a foreign
people legislating for them without their
consent. Bunker Hill monument was
erected in commemoration of certain In
eidents connected with those stirring
times. Many of the present residents of
Kansas, looked out upon that lofty spire,
and recalled to mind the occasion of its
erection before they left their New Eng
land home. Legislation without repre-
sentation was a. doctrine their ancestors
spurned, and many of them died
in preference to submitting to Its infu-
ence. Their sons are here in Kansas,
to die. if need be, and ready to transmit
the same freedom to their children which
they received from their revolutionary
fathers.
1t was treason in early times to oppose
a foreign enemy. It has been called
reasonable to speak in derogation of the
Quasi-Legislature of Kansas. 1t may be
so, but, like PATRICK HENRY, ''if that be
treason make the most of it, We feel
that the doings of the body of men con-
vened at the Shawnee Manual Labor
School, and governed by Parliamentary
rules. have just as much binding force on
the people of Kansas as have the enact
ments of the Legislature of Missouri,
and no more; and whether Hon. Caleb
Gushing takes one view of the question
or the other it makes no sort of difference.
We have the consolation of knowing that
we are standing upon the broad ground
of human rights, as enunciated by the
prominent actors In the worlds history
during the last century, and have no
gloomy forbodings as to the result. If
the question must be settled by the arbit-
rament of the God of battles, let the is
sue be joined; but the transgressors must
learn that "those who take the sword
shall perish by the sword" We shall act
upon the defensive, and fight for home
and country, for Con AND LIBERTY
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-08-11

g Single copies of the Hsaalp or
FRkEDoa nicely doae up N wrappers
fer mailing. can be procured for FIVE
csntss copy b. .ppiiezsion u ths pzblish-
iag efics.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-08-11

HE- CzAfssAs, Esa.. has rthanks
Tor pablic doeenssts.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17
HARDWARE, STOVES, &c.

VNHE Subscribers would respectfully inform ID
L citizens of Volcano and surrounding countrt
that they have formed Co-partnership, and haJ
now on hand at their store next door to the Emp r
Hotgl, the largest and most complete stock of
H1RDW.dRE, STOVES. TLvW.aRE. &C
Ever offered in this place. Our stock of STOVE
have been selected with particular care and ar
adapted to the season.
Our assortment Of H.fRD U.7RE embraces eve
rything that is usually kept in an establishment, d
this kind, all Of which we offer on the most iber.
terms.
Tin and Coppersmithing, all kinds, done to orls
on the shortest notice. Give us a call
HOUGHTALING d FILBRICK.
nov IL 4-3m
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17
THANKSGIVING Proclamation.

WHEREAS, The People Of the State of Calf,,
w MIA have, during the past year, been signall
blessed with health, abundant haryests, and all Ia
elements of true happiness and substantial. rsos
pcrity.
And whereas, il is the duty Of people thus blcs
cd with the protecting care of Ainishty God, &
an appropriate manner, to address devout grattui
Thanksgiving and prayer TO the Great Ruler Of IL
Universe, for the manifold blessings He has, duril
the year, been pleased TO bestow.
Now, therefore. |. JOHN BIGLER, Governor q
the State of California, do hereby appoint aud s
apart THURSDAY, the 29th day of November, A
y. 1855, as a day Of Thanksgiving and prayer to Al
mighty God and all good citizens Of the State at
hereby requested to observe the same as such.
- Witness my hand and the Great Seal Of Il
I, State, at the City Of Sacramento, th
the 5th day of November, 4. d. 1855.
- JOHN BIGLER
Attcst-CHAs. II. HIsrsrEAD, Scc'y Of State.
nov Std
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17
IIr. L.. II. Fisher
The News From Europe.

Inc news from Europe is indefinite and un-
satisfactory. There is nothing new from the
Crimea. The Allies seen to be resting on
their recent victory. The Russian Emperor
was at Odessa, which fact would seem to in
dicate that the Russian army will make one
desperate effort to destroy the Allied forces
in the Crimea.
1t is rumored the Princess Royal of Eng
land, (Queen Victoras eldest daughter) has
been betrothed to the Prince of Prussia
This, OF course, is for the purpose of concilia-
ting Prussia in the present state of affairs
1t is good stroke of policy, but still will
not be likely to win; Prussia, at best can be
made little else than mere dependency of
Russia.
There are rumors again that the alliance
between England and France is to be broken
of. We scarcely think there is danger of a
serious rupture just now; but it is next thing
to certain that John Bull and Johnny Crapeap
will quarrel before the war is over. johnny
Bull has done but a tri1ing share of the
lighting as yet; and unless he retrioyes his
character, the highspirited Frenchman, (the
nephew Of his uncle" will not have much
moreIto do with him. England will not dare
to dissolve the alliance; but France may
France, since the commencement of the war.
has been elevated in the scale of warlike ma
tons; England has degenerated to a third or
fourth rate power.
Kossuth is moving in Europe sign of
the times well worthy Of record. He has
written most eloquent letter, calling on the
liberal nations of Europe that have been
virtually crushed out" to arouse now in
their united strength and re-establsh them
selves. He says, and he says properly, that
the time has arrived for them to arise as one
man and strike the descisive blow. There is
Poland, Switzerland, Hungary and several of
the Germanic States-their united strength
would WELD mighty influence in the settle
ment of the affairs of Europe. By-the-way,
the people Of these countries are disposed to
be Republicans; and they may yet join Rus
sia against the western powers France and
England are afraid of Republicanism in
Europe, and dare not assist in its establish
ment; Observation-Disclosures all the talk
about Russian tyranny-is not afraid of Re
publlcanism anywhere There is no other
foreign country as friendly to the United
States as is Russia. The Emperor Alexander
may yet be the great liberator of the down.
trodden portion of Europe-stranger things
have happened
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17

Das~ The Paris correspondent Of the New
York Tribune writes that three Ameri-
can officers Messrs Delafield, Mordecai and
McClellan--who went to Sebastopol some
time ago to inspect the works, have perform
ed that duty, and are now at Vienna on their
return, where they are awaiting an order
from the French government to permit them
to visit the Allied works before Sebastopo
The French government has consented, and
they will leave Vienna for Varna and Sebas-
topol in day or two. Two of the Ameri-
can surgeons, who have been in the service of
Russia, have just left Sebastopo and are in
Paris The opinion Of all these gentlemen is
that Sebastopol cannot be taken, and if it is
It will require larger force than is now in
the Crimea, for it will have to be taken in a
perfect sea of human blood
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17

CuMoUs.-A company of miners who have
been working on the head waters of the Mid
die Fork of the Cosumnes, sunk shaft into
slide about thirty feet deep and struck the
gravel and found it to pay an average of
twelve dollars per day to the hand Last
Saturday, while running drift, they came
across vessel in shape like loaf of sugar.
The depth of the vessel was about seven in
ches, and eleven inches wide at the top. 1t
appears to be made of cement, but is as
hard as granite. Near the vessel they also
found small scoop, about iiften inches in
length The articles are now in the posses
sion of Mr.. Geo Holden, and may be seer
at his cabin. Here is subject for the anti
quarian.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17
SIPIION.

PAGE & CAMERoN.--These enterprising and
clever young men have placed us under renew
ed obligations during the past week. Thursday
evening we received from them most COM
plete assortmen. of Atlantic newspapers and
magazines.
We learn from them that their stock of
books, stationery, &c. will be ready for in
spection tomorrow. Give them call
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17
Livery Stable.
CANTIN & BRAVAUNT.

On the Flats, at Indian Diggingsl
MOULD invite the public to call and examir
w their superior stock Of Horses, having be.
selected with care aud suitable for Ladies' and &c:
temen's saddle horses.
Horses kept and groomed by the day, week
month.
No pains will be spared to render this estahliz
ment in every respect worthy the confidence a,
patronage of all who may favor us with their CT
tom. va CHfRGES .M0DER.4TE.-aG
nov IL 4-3u
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17

Return OF DR. KANE.-The last steamer
brings the gratifying intelligence that DR..
Kane, who went to the Polar Seas in search
OF Sir John Franklin, has returned in safety
10 New York, having lost but three men,
IL was feared that Kane and party had met
the same terrible fate that beieI Franklin
Inc Dr and party lost their vessel among
the lceberges, Travelled 800 miles on the
ICE ana over thousand miles in open boats
10 Greenland. They had embarked on a
Danish ship, and were met and taken on
board by U. S. ship that had been sent in
search of them.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17

ssg- The Lawrenccburgh lind, Register
mentions that from an eminence near that
town, sixteen thousand acres of corn NAV be
seen in one body. divided only by few fences.
1t is thought that this corn field will yield
one million bushels of corn. What are the
gold diggings of California compared with
this
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17

HaS- A waggish boarder in one of our ho-
tells, where they are in the habit of putting
every mans bill under the door weekly has
nailed tin sign at the foot of his door with
the noted inscription, Stick no bills bcrc."
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17

Ssss- A Protracted Meeting will commence So
day, the Path inst, in the School House q, p.i
Hil to be conducted by the Cumberland Prssv',A. 'As
rims.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17

Bay- We understand from our merchants
and traders, that trade during the fore part
of this week, was better than it has been for
the past six months, We noticed pack mules
constantly on the move, conveying supplies to
the surrounding camps
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17
Ray~ A neighbor of ours had occasion III

RJ~ A neghbor of ours had occasion the
other day to replace some paper on the wall
of his house, and made some paste out of
self-rising four In the morning he was
very much surprised to find that the paper
had raised itself off the wall, and dropped
on the floor.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17

CARELEss.-In the State Journal, Of last
Monday, We noticed number of articles
copied from this paper and credited to the
Auburn papers We hope our contemporaries
will give the proper credit when they make
extracts from our paper
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17

BsF- Wednesday night was the coolest of
the season. The ground on Thursday morn
ing was white with frost, and ice formed in
exposed places bali an inch thick
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17

E5- Rev. Mr. MILLER will preach In the
Church, next Sabbath. Services to commence a,
I0s o'clock. a.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17

Dao~ If we were only half as lenient to the
living as we are to the dead how much hap
pier might we render them, and from how
much vain and bitter remorse might we be
spared when the grave has closed over themi
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17

pds~ Since our last issue, two or three new
business houses have been opened, ond we
know of as many more that will be in full
blast by the next publication day. This
looks well, and tells big story for Volcano
and her rich mines.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17

Bas- The amount of rain which fell the
fore part Of the week, though small, has done
great deal of good. In some places the
miners secured water enough in dams to en-
able them to wash three OF four days.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17

ssS- We acknowledge the receipt of po-
lite invitation to attend the ball to be given
by the Odd Fellows, of jackson, on the goth
inet. We shall try TO be present.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17

II LONG WHARF-We received from the
Noisy Carriers Publishing Hall, San Fran
cisco, very large bundle of Atlantic and
European papers, brought by the steamer J.L.
Stephens. We remember the time when Kim
ball, with an arm full of newspapers, estab-
lished the "Halp which has now grown to
be one the largest establishments of the kind
in the city. Success to you.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17

Bels" The Sonora Democrat claims that dia-
monds have been discovered in the depths of
Table Mountain.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17

Ey- The Georgia Company have nearly
completed the repairs on their ditch, and if
the rains do come, they will soon commence
operations on their great slide
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17

indian KmLED.-We learn that two In
dams, just over the line in El Dorado county,
became intoxicated. and quarrel ensued
when one of them shot the other through
the heart with an arrow.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17

pay- The miners in Kate Gray gulch are
making eight and ten dollars day.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17
Arrivals at the Empire Hotel, Volcano
FRANK TARBELL, PROPRIETOR.

MONDAY, NOV. 18th.
Thos. Dorrity, H. S. Bryan,
John Shanks, Mr.. Davis,
Benz Murphy, J. +. Belderback
Mr.. Gates, Mr. Curtiss,
X. NJ. Allison, Mr. Spicer
JAS Halstead, W. A. After,
Orrin Grey, F. Dickinson.
TUESDAY, NOV. 18th.
Jas. Coggins, Mr. Campbell,
J. Dolan, Jeweller
WEDNESDAY, NOV. l4th.
John W. Carr, NJ. Coleman,
G.. Schooner, X. Clifford.
NJ. Goldman, ]. Harris,
j. b. Russell, A. J. Greer,
J. G.. Kenyon, A. p. Courtright,
C. p. Stumps, ". ]. Druming
Jos Smith, L. r. Berviss.
THURSDAY, NOV. 18th.
John Star, Geo. Roe,
Jos Taylor, W. ii. Medulf,
Robert Smith, J. G. Jones,
+. Dean, Mr.. Long.
j. Roe
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17
Antelope restaurant ana saioo

OLC a " 0, Z a L.
31 THE Subscribers have opened their n
NA and Elegant Restaurant and Saloon, W.
---A-S II FREE Bar LUNCH
Every night from to IL o'clock, Where will
served up, in the most approved style every luxu
that the market affords, cooked to order at all tin
of the day and night, including Game, oyster
Chicken, dc. The Bar will be stocked with d
choicest Liquors and fine Cigars.
This Saloon will be conducted on the Europe
plan-charges by the plate. Boarders by the We
So, as per Bill of Fare.
Open till or o'clock in the morning.
II. G. SMITH
J. FoRD. FORD & SMITH
nov 3
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17

IGy We have noticed number of drunk
en- Indians in our streets lately Who fur
nishes them with the liquor? Look out.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17
MARRIED.

On the 18th inst, by n. Harding, Esq, Mr.. O..
of Philadelphia, to Miss MARe1p@sO.
LuNsfoED, of Aqueduet City.
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17

BROWNSVILLE INDIAN DIGGiNGs.
@Mfss-6,THE Subscribers respef
:Stks ss fully inform the travelll
puOlc that they have made such arrangements
will insure the punctual running Of their stages
tween these points as long as the condition of B
roads will permit them to travel. We have nov
the road the very best stock and
GOOD, COMFORTABLE STfGES,
with careful and experienced Drivers and hope
doing everything in our power to convey passenga
safely and comfortably, to receive a liberal share
patronage.
Our Stage will leave El Dorado every Monde
wednesday and Friday mornings, at O'clock a.
arrive in Volcano the same day at o'clock, L.
RETuRNING-Will leave Volcano every Tnesds
Thursday and Saturday mornings, at 3 o'clock. .,
arrive in Diamond Springs in time to connect wi
the stages from Sacramento to Placeryillc. Pack
ges Letters, &c, delivered punctually, and all bu
iness attended to strictly and speedily.
DAVIS a. ORGAN
Ii Dorado. Nov. 18th 1855 4-3g
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17
nov. l6
Pure Drugs.

uAS OIuBS.
G. p. & A. MORRILL,,
q BEG Leave to announce to the people
I'm Volcano and vicinity that they have open.
I'm a .b,EW DRUG STORE!
UIl N and have on hand, and are constantly rece
-@PY~ ing the largest assortment Of
Drugs a. Medicines,
Paints, Oils, Fresh Distilled Camphene, Patent Ne
ieines, Narnishes, Brushes, Glue, Alcohol, Quicks
yer, Retorts, Borax, Cream Tartar, Acids Sal SCI
Fresh Herbs, Flavoring Extracts, Perfumery, Fan,
Goods Of all kinds, &c, &c.
ALso-A large stock Of Choice Brandies s.
Wines for the sick, which we are prepared to
at the lowest market prices.
Physicians Prescriptions carefully COMPOUND
Of all hours.
G.. p. d A. MORRILL,,
Wholesale and Retail Druggists, next d.
to National House, Main street, Volcan-
nov Is 4-3G
Volcano weekly ledger., 1855-11-17

FG- We are informed that the Michigan
Bar Canal Company will be prepared to sup
ply the miners of Brownsville Cedaryile and
Indian Digglngs with an abundant supply of
water in few weeks, and at greatly reduced
rates