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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-24
Good Advice


The Rev. 3. W. Beecher, who, i.
seems, has been annoyed BY numerous
letters upon all sorts of subjects, gives
the following good adyice to his cores
pondents: s z
We beseech those who write upon
proper and necessary business, to spare
themselves and US all apologies. Ifany-
thing requires apology, do not write It.
If anything is proper to be written, it
needs no apology. Apologies are utterly
useless, and worse. They are like pud-
dies of mud before ones door; they are
teasing annoyances, which ought not to
be inflicted on any one of whom you ask
a favor. s r
And above all, be pleased to spare all
compliments, all admiration of, &C., all
respect, DC. We probably know as
much about these things as one can tell
us, and the only effect which we ever
noticed upon our minds of such tributes
to genius and fidelity, was to excite the
impression that the writer was either a
fool himself, or thought that we were.
Ii you have proper business, state it
directly, and briefly, and you viii ploba-
bly, get an answer.
All ponderous lucubrations, all six
sheeted theories are, thoroughly purged
with fire as soon as received.
Advice, threatenings, and hoaxes are
quite harmless, and we have no objection
to any ones amusing hinselfin this way.
We have taken this eompendious way
of settling our accounts with very numer-
Gus correspondents, who, we fear, have
been led to wonder what has become of
their letters.
We are occasionally amused at the sim
plicity of a man, who had written ten
days ago for a hundred dollars, writes
again to say that his letter must have
been misearried, and third time to in
form us that we are no gentleman, and
no Christian, or we should have replied
to his letters.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-24
PARK HOUSE.

u i. BREWER, Proprietor. respectfully an
Il nounccs to the public that he has charge Of
the commodious Hotel above named, located in
Parkyille, Platte county. Missouri, and is now
prepared to accommodHlc all that may give him
u call. IIis Table will always be supplied with
the best the market affords. 4 few rooms can bs
furnished to families wishing to board and also
large hall for Concerts and other PURPOSES
Parkyille is one of the most eligible points ON
the Missouri river for cInigrants TO Kansas TO
land. 1t is but tllirty-tivc miles ffoBi Lawrence
by the wagon road. and an excellent road runs
direct up the north side of the Kansas river,
through the heart of the Territory, to the upper
waters of Kansas river. Our Hotel is eighty feet
by one hundred, feur stori~ high-the largest
and best finished Hotel west of st. Louis It has
an extensive yerandah without, and large halls
for travellers to sciourn in all kinds Of weather.
We keep on the table Of our Reading Room shout
one hundred newspapers. containing the latest
intelligence from different portions Of the Amcri-
can Union.
Convcyances and directions can be had to any
part of the Territory. Having had experience in
the East, the undersigned bsiicyes he can give
satisfaction to all who may call.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-24
Prices Current.
LAWRENCE, February "a, 1855.

LAWRENCE, February "a, 1855.
CeRS-S1 50J bu.; corn meal 81 so 2 50 lbs
BEANs-sS IS 4 bush.
FLoUR-ln sacks, $4@$4 80 p hundred; su-
pcrfine, IS SO.
GREEN AprLEs- g. 2 bu.; dried. 81 5oas2 so
DRIED PEAcuEs- s2@ss % q bush.
BuTTER-Frcsh 30c.; very scarce.
BEEr-5@Tc. . h.
PoRk-In bulk, $s@$s 50 . hundred.
HAHs-Smoked. l3c.; bacon, loe.; prime pick
led pork, 1oc.
LARD-l31<c. 2 b.
TALLow-121Sc. e h.
CuEEsE-2Osd25c y H.; scarce.
EGGs-20e. q dog. None in market.
SALT Coarse and table. 81 50 2 bush.
SgGAR-Eew Orleans, 7(dSc.; crushed, l4c.
white, lGc.
MoLAssEs- house, 5oc.; golden syrup
f5@soc.; syrup, 60c.
RIcE-121<e. q ID.
CRAoKERs-1O, 12d15c. = b.
CoDFIsH-l21Sc. q b.
CoFFEE-14Qt163sc. p h.
TEA-Black, 4otG6ee. . h.: green, 60@s1 rs.
ToBAcco-25et5oc. 2 ID.
SALERATrs-10c. p ID.
BAR SoAP-501iOc. = ID.
COARSE BooTs-$2 IS, SS@s3 25 p pair.
BLANKETs-$2@$l4.
BUFFALO ROBEs-S3GSS.
CALIcoEs-l0G30c. = yd.
DELANEs-350e50c. q yd.
SnEEIINos-C Coarse, lie; domestic, s@1oc.;
bleached. 101iI5c.
LAMP oIL-$l % 2 gall.
BURNING FLrID-$l % p gall.
IgoN--Bar, &c.; round and square, 1o@llc.;
nail rod, 121Ic.
NAILs-s7 75tGss p hundred.
HIDEs-Dried, &C.; green, Sc.
HAY-s15 q ton.
LUMBER-&l5@S20 p Thousand Il.
HARD WooD-$2 2 cord.
Snor-1ec. y H.; lead, loc.; powder, s5@5o.
WINDOW SAsH-S(G10c. = light.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-24

Who ssfsled, and who are settling
Ohio, Indians, Illinois, Iosa, Wisconsin,
Michigan. Oregon, Minnesota, Californiz,
Kansas. and Nebrasia? We answer
iaborers of the North. Who are the la-
borers Of the Eorths Let Daniel Web
ster answer. They are the NORTH
They are the people who cultivate their
own farms, with their own hands; free
holders, educated snen, IsDErEsDEEz
MEN" These are the men who viii set
tie the Territories, sbone of our bone
flesh of our fesh"-and dare we not
trust them with the question of slayeryf
VIII the interests of freedom be safest in
the hands of Congress, (where, as the
Abolitionists claim, the South have al
ways managed the North, or in the
hands of the independent free laborers of
the North, upon the plains of Nebraska
and Kansas s-Stats journal.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-24
Congress.

The following report we find among
the proceedings of Congress on the 10th
of January. 1t viii be interesting to oul
Kansas readers
Mr.. Faulkner, from the Committee on
Military Affairs, asked leave to report q
bill for the suppression of Indian hos
tiEties,
Mr.. Hamilton inquired whether the
bill for the proposed regular increase oi
the army could not be taken up.
Mr.. Faulkner replied that the bill was
in response to the message of the Presi,
dent asking for 5000 volunteers, toserve
eighteen months, with a view of sup
pressing apprehended Indian hostilities.
Mr.. Edgerton objected.
Mr.. Richardson appealed to Mr.. Edg-
erton to withdraw his objection There
was no doubt about the fact that large
forces of Indians were now concentrating
on the frontier of North Kansas with the
intent of hostilities. By sending volun-
teers there as soon as possible to strike a
determined blow, much trouble, blood
shed, and money will be saved. Such a
force is best for protecting the frontiers.
Mr.. Edgerton still objected, express
ing the belief that the best protection to
settlers and emigrants is to withdraw all
troops from the Indian country.
MIR. Faulkner only wanted the bill print
ed and recommended to the Committee
on Military Affairs.
Mr.. Edgerton reiterated his objections.
The House resumed the consideration
of the Pacific Railroad bill.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-24

DARK & PATTERSON, PARKyILLE, Missouri,
i having ample premises for storing ali kinds
of Goods and Merchandise. and having made ex-
tensiyc arrangements with Trustworthy and care
full Teamsters for the establishment of REGrLAH
WAGON TRAINS to all parts of the Great Kan
sas Valley, are now ready to receive consign-
mcnts. which will Immediately, on arrival, be
dispatched to their places of destination.
2. q L. will also contract 10 forward families
or parties from Parkville TO any point in the new
Territory desired, and Thus save Enuch time,
trouble. and expense to cIsigrants.
- Wagons. Cattle, and Horses for sale.
Ham ~ i5s
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-24
A Good Reason.

The impossibility of procuring news
paper stamps in sufficient quantities, and
when desired to be used, coupled with
the fact that all of our patrons who are
in the habit of sending papers to theil
friends are compelled to send them fifty
miles for mailing, viii be sufficient ex.
-cuse for eastern people receiving transient
papers from this locality on which the
postage is not prepaid.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-24
Congressional.

1t win be seen by the following petitions
presented by Gen. Whitfield, our Dele
gate, that he is attending to his duties
and the interests of his constituents
The petitiono of L. Valdham and others,
to protect town locations in Kansas.
The petition of NJ. A. Garret and 9TH
ers, against locating certain Wyandot
land claims on Big Blue, Kansas Terri
tory.
The petition of NJ, Bryant and others,
to establish post roads and post Office
at Bryant, in Kansas Territory.
The petition of w. P. Richardson and
others, for post roads and post Office al
Whitehead, Kansas Territory.
The petition of E. D. Ladd and others,
for the establishment of post roads and q
post Office at Lawrence City, Kansas.
On the 18th inst. he presented
The petition of E. NJ. Sloan and others,
for the establishment of post roads and
post offices in Kansas Territory.
The petition of John Ellis and others,
for an act to protect town locations in
Kansas Territory.
The petition of ]. B. Chapman and
others, asking for right of way for rail
road in Kansas Territory.
The petition of F. ]. Marshall and
others. for an act to protect town loca
tons in Kansas Territory.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-24
"squatter Sovereignty .
LAWRENCE, K. T., Feb. 90, 1856.

hAWhEhCE, kAs CD. SSt AOOO.
EDIroR HERALD OF FREEDOM We
learn by a gentleman whose word is re-
liable, that several people from Missouri
have already moved into the Terrific
ry, and that others are active in making
preparations for coming here and camp
ing out until after the election. They
then design returning to Liberty, and
other towns in Missouri, with the con-
sciousness of having performed duty
they owe to the slave power, and to fur
nish the country with another specimen
of "squatter sovereignty" so beautiful
ly illustrateda few weeks ago, when Gen.
Whitfield was elected Delegate to Wash
ington from Kansas by at least fifteen
hundred Illegal votes.
These independent voters come into
the Territory with provisions and whisky
enough to last until after they have voted
and returned home to Missouri. We un-
derstand that a society has been formed
there, and money raised to defray the
expenses of moving this voting machine
into the Territory to take possession of
the vulnerable points, and thereby gain
the control of the Territorial Legislature.
If these people came into Kansas for
the purpose of settling and making a
home here, it would be different thing,
and no one then could question their
right to exercise the elective franchise,
and vote for the men that would repre-
sent the pro-slayery interest in the first
Legislature; but to come in as they
have done, and probably intend to do
again, in sufficient numbers to carry all
before them, is adireet violation of every
principle of honor and justice, and the
exercise of too much tyranny, to be tame
ly submitted to by men who know what
their rights are, ard dare maintain them.
We hope that those disgracefal scenes
which were enacted at Leayenworth and
other places, at the last election, when
actual settlers in Kansas were prevented
by gangs of drunken marauders from
getting to the ballot-box, and veting for
the man Of their choice, unless it happen
ed to be Whitfield, will not again trans
pire in Kansas; and we think his Excel
lency, Gov Reeder, win make every ex-
ertion in his power to prevent such do
ings.
0n Sunday hast eleven teams were met
on the California road, filed with men,
who had provisions and camping utensils
arsS1.,S S,i ~, l.,ef zr a JUh...,
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-24
LAWRENCE HOUSE.

l. form tie citizens Of Lawrence and vicinity
that they have Recently opened the above board
ing house, and viii supply their table with every
variety of food which can be found In the Terri
tory or in the adjoining State of Missouri. We
are thankful for past patronage, and hope, BY
close attention to business, to merit q continu-
ance of the same. Strangers will do well to give
us call, and we trust they win not 60 away un-
satisfied. Terms reasonable.
BAKERY.-We have connected with this c.
tablisinnent Bakery. which enables ns to have
always on hand constant supply of bread, pics,
cakes, crackers, de-. fresh. and for sale at the
lowest rates. SAMUEL KANNADY,
SAMUEL FRY.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-24
southwestern missouri.


GEo. s. PARK, Esq, of the. Parksill,
Luminary, writing from Jasper county
Mo-, on the e3d of January last, to Mr.
PATTERSON, furnishes the following valu
able information, which it may be wei
for our people to take advantage of:
On this side of Parkyille and the Mis-
souri, river there is vast elevated pla
teau, or table land, extending south fol
about 200 miles, and east and west SOC
miles into Missouri and Kansas Territory
1t is mostly prairie, of gently rolling sur.
face, interspersed in all directions with
lines of timber-the soil good, and eli
mate fine. This region will, at no dis
tant day, be settled By dense and pros
porous population Only think Of it
but few of the farmers have been giving
their stock any feed yet-the bottoms OF
the creeks are wide and covered with
winter grass, in which the cattle have
ranged and fed. And well it is that, un.
til the storm / mentioned, the weather
was so favorable; for corn is up to 81
per bushel, -four is S5 per 100 lbs, and
other articles in proportion.
Stock-raising is the principal business
.of the country, and used to be profitable
but within the last two months there has
been depreciation of prices to the ex-
tent of so per cent. Cows can be bought
now at from 80 to 315 each; good oxen
from $40 to $50 per yoke; and work
horses at $40 to $50 each. / heard OF
a lot of mules, two years old, looming
three in the spring., being sold at $40
so per head, and but little sales at these
figures; for times are very hard. There
lis no money in the country. Agricul-
ture is the source of wealth; and when
crops fail, all the community must suffer.
In our own section, / believe we have
been prevented from feeling the extreme
pressure of the times by the large annui-
ties that have been paid our Indian neigh
bors, and by the influx of settlers for the
new Territory, who have all more or less
specie with them.
lam sorry to see so little attention paid
to fruit-growing throughout this region.
This must be the result of objectionable
Incidence or negligence; for the few fine
orchards have seen. prove that the most
delicious fruits can be raised with the
greatest facility. Wheat grows fine, yet
but littleis sown. Corn yields abundant
ly; but there is no market to stimulate
production. regret being able to say,
from personal observation, that ten years
show but little improvement in this beau
tiful and fertile region. The wheels of
progress are clogged railroads are want
ed to give access to market and the
shrill whistle of the locomotive would
wake to new life and energy the hardy
farmers, who have dared the priyations
and dangers of border-life to make them
homes in the West the thunder of the
railway train win bethe trump that wakes
to industry the sleepers in these south
western valleys.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-24
7 FARlfERs, ATTENTT0Ni

Usage 0RANGEl ElIEDGEs.-Personsi in want
" of a LIVE HEDGE, at an early day, should not
defer planting beyond the erstiing spring. Ihayc
about three millions of plants ready TO set, and
will receive orders through q. w. BsovE, Esq.,
of the Herald # Freedom: for any quantity, 70 be
delivered in Lawrence City. Kansas Territory, on
the opening of navigation, for 60 thousand. u
is customary to plant .9Jc trees On forty rods of
ground. During the first TIVE years after being
tranFplanted, they require about The same amount
of labor per aniiuln usually bestowed on a roE
of corn: after whieli-eyerything fayorablc--tl,sy
will answer all the purposes Of rail fence, besides
being many times more durable. Early orders
desired. 4. ii. MASON.
LIBEEYYyILLE, H., Jan. 6, 49,
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-24
KANSAS NURSERY.

THE subscribcrs have made arrangements for
i bringing into Kansas Territory large fsfim-
Der of all varieties of FRUIT TREES, which
they viii deliver ut oil the principal points in the
Territory, Immediately after the opening of nav
ieation, and sell thsm ut the lowest possible
renee, or forwarded to as mt Pottawatomie Creek
westpoFt post-otfice, No. viii be promptly
attended 70. WM. & G. w. PARTRIDGE
rottawatoinie Creek Feb. IL. ,55.-st<
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-24
HaaKai HnnKSil.

FINE selection of School and Miscellaneous
II Books are keps for sale nt the efhee Of flia
Hrai1 # Ffsedeas. among whieh arc Tbs Hero
ines Of History Hcroines of the crlssades, Fox's
Book sf Martyrs. Reriieas Adventures Of Trav-
elcrs, Farm and Fireside, Caise Ia the MediteT-
Fanean. Hurry Graphs, People Have Net, Rural
Letters. Fun Jott;ngx, Autographs for Freedom,
Crest Cities Of tls Weri.l Prank Frsemsn's Bar.
Der Shop. Mirror of the Soli, Antiquities d
Western New York, Sisners Of the Declaration
Army Of the United ssases. Geographical Histo-
y Of New Tefk, Pockss and esasto Bihies, dc
Also. q large supply Of Toy Books fer children.
We have also yery superior article of Foels-
cap sna Letter PapsF, Pens. Pe1hslders. Bisck
Writing Elnid, adheise-E Envelopes. Fabefss Pen
ciis. DE. J. III. BROWN 4. co.
LawKEsrE, Feb. 5, ls55-H =
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-24
Another Good Building

We are happy to learn that our friend,
Rev. G. w. HuTcHrNsos, is about erect,
ing a two-story building on Massachu,
sets street. twenty feet front by fifty feet
deep. designed for store building. He
expects to have it completed by the frs
of April and sooner If possible. and have
it filed with large stock of goods
S,,ccass tn h;s eutarnriSe
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-24

H The weather at last advices from
the East was extremely cold, the ther.
mometer ranging from ten to twenty de-
grees below zero. During this period
we had some cold weather here, but moth
ing to compare with eastern temperature
We are now enjoying beautiful spring.
like weather.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-24
MiIitar Posts,

"A bill has recently passed thsoagh the
House of Representatives. authorizingthe
establishment of military posts in Kan
sas. Nebrasks, and Minnesota. The re-
port does not give the number. nor
where they sre to be located.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-24

H One mail last week brought US
near hundred new subscribers. Il
would have pleased us better If it had
been thousand Now IS the time TO
subscribe; and we hope no time VIII be
lost in forwarding names and money.
No danger in sending money by msil. as
II comes at our risk. @ E ~
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-24
!: an 1nopaOat fam Naspapa Duofo ananu

winter in Kansas. After enjoying q
warm fire and a good supper, we soon
found soft place on the cabin Aesr. and
it was not long ere we we're engaged in
reviewing the visions of dream-land, oc-
casionally disturbed by the sonorous
breathing of some Of our wearied party
and here we viii let them rest for the
present. 7.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-24
FRUIT TREES FOR KAHsAs.

NEARLY ali the leading Fruits of Earope and
~ America are cultivated and for sale at ths
Randolph Nurseries. Crawford county, Penna.
All orders from G. w. BRowK, ESQ, will ro-
ceive prompt attention, who will act as Agent st
Lawrence City, Kansas Territory, In forwarding
orders for Trees ut our risk. .. +. HOBBS.
RANDoLrII, Jan. 8. i55.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-24
W. J. PATTERsOH.

DEAL ESTATE AGENT AND CONVEY
II ANGER, PAEEsMEE, No., win promptly
attend to the purchase and sale Of RKAL EsTAJE
in the northwestern counties OF Missouri, as well
TO the investigation Of Titles location Of Land
Warrants in the nev Territories, dc. Having
particular knowledge Of tle lands in the magnif-
icent Kansas Valley, with drafts OF the bes. 1ccs-
tons, (made on tls eTouid he Is ready TO gise
advice 10 persons desiroas of sitting there.
Land warrau.s wanted. For sale, mum.
bcr Of eligible Town Lots in ParkyfIie. This
TOXIN is sitnated at ene Of tie main entrances 20
Kansas. Also. a FARM OF $50 acres, ons lsis
fenced, in good timber and we'll wasered, 70 BE-
sold cheap for cash. Tile perfect. No better
clrtnec can be foznd in the Piafte Purchase.
- letter., post~pail dircc;sd 70 the Luasiasry
office, will be Immediately answered. jane, IS.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-24
The Itsfais Of FREEDOM.
Lawreass. saturday, FEB. Il, 1855.
Have Single Purpose. and Hold To-
81 - fse8=s gether =

No great purpose is accomplished, nor
can be, without having that purpose single
in the mind. and uniting all its powers
cooperate upon It. There may be minor
thingswhich q person viii desire to attend
to. that must be left entirely alone, in
order to accomplish the great purpose in
view but of course, any person of CON-
mon sense would say. attend 70 the great
object: at first let not the powers be di-
vided upon smaller ones, thus having the
labor on the main purpose entirely lost,
and the purpose itself defeated.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-24

ONE THOUSAND AGENTS waited imsnedi-
" atsiy, In every part Of the United States, ts
canvass for subscribers 10 the HEEALs or FEEE-
DON. A liberal commission paid for services
and no CAPITAL required. Address ii. A. BIZ
LfsGs, Esq-, General Agent. Buffalo, New York
for ;,articsliars. CIV. BROWN q Cfe.,
LAwKENcE. x. T.. Feb 1T PHblisbers.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-24
Kansas.

Zen. j. w. Whitfield, the Delegate to
Congress from Kansas Territory, has ad-
dressed letter to w. T. Helms, Esq,
Knoxville, Tenn, dated Washington
City, January Cd, of which the following
are extracts:
i" think I do not exaggerate when !
say that the best land in Tennessee is, OF
inferior fertility to that of Kansas. Some
idea of its productiveness may be formed
from the fact that the ordinary yield OF
corn to the acre is from fifty to seventy
five bushels; wheat, from twenty to forty
bushels; hemp. from eight hundred to
twelve hundred lbs. Potatoes, turnips,
and other esculent roots, are produced
with very little cultivation; plums. and
some other fruits grow spontaneously in
various parts of the country.
From this general statement correct
estimate may be formed of the superior
quality of the soil in the tillable portion
of the Territory OF course there are
degrees of fertility in the soil of Kansas
as elsewhere; but the general character
istic of the soil is, that it is entirely ster-
lie or of exuberant fertility.
The climate of Kansas is colder than
that of Tennessee in proportion to its
more northern geographical position
But while the emigrant should not expect
in the Territory the mildness of south
ern winter, he viii find himself equally
removed from the extreme rigor of the
northern. In healthfulness, particularly
inexemption from all pulmonary diseases,
there is no climate, in my opinion, sur
passing that of Kansas. IF there is any
drawback on the future growth of our
Territory, (and candor compels me to
state everything, favorable or unfayora-
bic, J it is the scarcity of timber. This
scarcity is obyiated, so far as fuel is con.
cerned, by the great abundance of excel
lent coal found in all parts of the Terri
tory. But to build comfortable houses,
and put farms under substantial fences,
viii require some means. Persons In
INDECENT circumstances. / fear, win have
some difficulty in-many parts of the Ter
ritory in procuring the material for build
ing and fencing. But one whose pc
cuniary circumstances VIII admit of his
procuring these necessaries, cannot, IN
my opinion, make better investment Of
his capital than to open . farm in Kansas.
and engage in stock7growing, or eultiya-
ting the agricultural products which
grow 50 luxuriantiy IN its virgin soil.
.s mention this last peealiarisy oI
Kansas-ths scarcity of tiEnber-with q
view of presenting every difficulty The
emigrsnt viii encounter, so that on his
arrival be may not be disappointed. d. o.
course there Is timber, particularly along
the water courses; but NOT that abund.
anee which Is found in Tennessee, bat i
win compare asorably IS TO timber with
most prairie country. Persons. rich ol
poor, who can procure atimbered "caim,
must prosper, or the fsult win be shsil
Town" - ffss =
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-24

The government surveys in this Ter
;sitery win be commenced about the first
of March, beginning south of the Kan
sas river with the Shawnee reservation.
The Parkville Luminary says the Land
Office win not be opened for year OF
more.