The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-10
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Letter from Kansas.

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Letter from Kansas.
The following interesting letter we find
in late number of the Missouri Demo
cral, published at ST. Louis:
LEAvESwoRTH CITY, Z. T.,
January Sd. 1856.
Have you ever been lost upon prai-
rie !? Have you ever travelled whole
day and night at rapid and killing pace
in what you supposed to be straight
line, and part of the way pursued by
wolves, and found yourself, at the end of
that time, within two miles of the place
of starting? If not, you have no idea of
my experience a few days since, and /
win tell you.
THE WEATHER.
The weather for several weeks past has
been like that genial season which we
call Indian summer The rays of bright
sun were tempered by veiled sky, and
the air was of almost enervating softness.
The only breezes came from the south,
and seemed to bear perfume upon their
balmy pinions Old Boreas, slumbering
in his mountain cayerns, sent down no
breathings to remind us of his preroga-
tive. The old year glided quietly to its
end. Winter received it to Its bosom
with unusual warmth, and watched over
| it with maternal tenderness. No SHOWS
chilled its age; no storm-elouds disturb
ed its serenity. All living things were
induced to be abroad, and I, mounting
my horse, made for the boundless plains,
where / could enjoy in full fruition and
uninterrupledly a contemplation of nature
as she smiled all around me. over heaven
and earth. in apparent fullness of beat
itude. ~
! THE PRAIRIEs.
Prairie birds disported themselves by
thousands upon the hin tops, and wild
deer bounded gracefully along the wales.
had no murderous weapon with me,
and they seemed to know it; for they
came near and played about me. l felt
so at peace with all the world that could
hardly have beeninduced to slay reptile.
1t is rarely that the denizens of cities
have such feelings. Their constant con-
tact creates rivalries and contests which
beget excitements, jealousies, and animos.
tiles. A trip to the plains would be ol
service to them; 1t is much more health
full, both to the mind and body, than all
the fashionable resorts at mineral waters
or the sea shore, and they would return
home much better and happier, physi-
cally and morally.
THE EMIGRANT AND HIS HOME.
Towards nightfall, found myself ap-
preaching piece of woodland, which
marked the coursing Of rivulet. The
baying of a Watchdog saluted my ear,
and
81 knew by the smoke whichso gracefully curlcd,
that hospitable dwelling was at hand.
The habitations of the squatters are, as
yet, but rude cabins but their doors are
always open to welcome strangers, and
their hospitality is universal and sincere.
When [ introduced myself to my host,
he remarked that he had heard of me be-
fore, and was glad that he could have an
opportunity of talking with me about the
recent election, and the future of Kansas
that he was born in Fairfax county, Vir-
ginia, and had emigrated with his father
to Ohio, when still youth that, on ar
riving at manhood, he married Ken
lucky lady, and settled in Columbus
that pork speculation embarrassed him
a short time since, and he moved TO Kan
sas with his wife and two children, and
built himself a comfortable cabin, in this
beautiful and fertile spot, where he had
felt independent, and had hoped to re-
main; but that he now felt almost again
unsettled, as the indications of the lale
ielection were anything but favorable to
the peace and prosperity of Kansas.
| asked, Why do you think so ? Were
you opposed to the election of Whitfield :
KANSAS ELECTION FRAUDs-GEN. WHIT
FIELD-AFCHIsoN, ETC.
i He.-No. I not only voted for him,
but advocated his election. l believe, i
he will act independently, and agreeably
to his own unbiased convictions, he viii
make most excellent representative.
;. L-Why should you think he would
act otherwise @ go.
He.-From what / saw at the election
was satisfied that Atchison and his
friends were using unfair means to secure
his success; and when | see unfairnes:
in anything, I have suspicion of all the
parties connected with it.
How was the unfairness
He.-By stocking, in some instances
the judges OF election, and introducing
hundreds of the citizens of Missouri a:
voters, and having their votes recorded
i lin this you surely are mistaken
Governor Reeder appointed the judges
, and the voters were sworn as to their res
idence, and none but citizens of Kansa
were entitled to vote.
Re.-That is true and it is also tru,
: that Governor Reeder appointed the judg
es of election. But Gov Reeder was
stranger in Kansas, and had to rely in
great measure upon the suggestions AMI
recommendations of those around him
and they had persons selected in eacl
district whose views coincided with thei
own. In a few instances some of tn
Judges were absent, and their places ha'
to be filled. In one of the districts,
! citizen of Missouri was nominated for
vacancy. A citizen of Kansas opposed
his appointment, for the sole reason tina
he was a Missourian, and consequent,
could not act. Warm words ensued, ant
La. citizen of Missouri, of high standing
and influence, struck the citizen of Kan
sas. Persons ON both sides interfered
but the Missouri party were so strong a
to carry their point, and citizen of Mis-
souri, was made judge of Kansas elec
ton. .s...
| AS to the voting, / saw many, yery
S many Missourians, who have claims t
responsibility at home, swearing tha
they resided in Kansas, and that they did
not come here merely to vote; who wert
mot in Kansas before that morning, have
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