davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-16
Death Of Nicholas Of Ru..ia.

The Africa brings the startling intelligence
Of the death Of the Gar Nicholas Of Russia,
the greatest sovereign who has sat upon any
throne since the deposition Of Napoleon, in
1915. Nicholas succeeded his brother Alex
ander in 1925, and died on the I'd Of February,
in the seth year Of his age; and win be sue
ceeded by his son Alexander, now in the 87th
year Of his age Nicholas leaves five children
four sons and one daughter--by his wife
Louisa daughter Of the beautiful Queen Of
Prussia, who died Of q broken heart, caused by
the invasion Of that country by Napoleon.
Alexander ii, the new Emperor, married a
princess Of the house Of Hesse Darmstadt, by
whom he has four children. He is highly ed
ucated, and is familiar with military affairs.
What policy he win pursue in relation to the
war il as yet unknown
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-16

.fE The Rev. Mr. Barry, Of Hanover, Mass, a
member Of the New England Historical Society,
has In preparation a History Of Massachusetts,
which VIII be likely 10 prove valuable addition 10
our historical literature. The first volume is now
in the hands ofthe printers, and win probably bub
lished this spring II win embrace the early colo
NAL history Of Massachusetts, and viii be distinct
IN itself
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-16

A letter from distinguished gentleman in
Mississippi, formerly member Of Congress,
informs us, that there are 400 councils and
10000 members Of the American party in Mis-
sissippi The whole vote Of the State is about
$4,000. We opine that Senator Adams win
be triumphantly reelected to the Senate. The
Legislature Of Mississippi win be elected next
fsll, by which time Sam win be well known
throughout the State, and the services Of SEN
stor Adams to the American cause win be APP
prcciated by the gallant Mississippisns. We
shall hail his return to the Senate as a triumph
Of bold and honest man over the forces Of
Foreignism and Demagoguism.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-16
"NArIoSAL HorKL,v
Washington. March. is Iabl

y. "1B701i "1"HV"i tVi IvVV'
Editor Of Amsrican Organ:
Sra: Your reporter in to-dsy's Issue, relative to
the case Of Marr Va Hope, says; "Mr. 9. w.
Csrrigsn testified that he (hr. Hope) showed Il
Il was published, and that he (Mr. o. warned him
against publishing H."
desire 70 state, In justice 70 and at the request
Of Mr.. Hope, that no such evidence was given by
me. CHks. w. CARRIaAr
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-16

H We admit into our columns, without
hesitation, an article signed Philadelphia, /"
urging the claims Of the Hon. Charles Naylor,
as candidate for the vacant Senatorship in
Congress, from Pennsylvania. We do this with
no purpose of disparaging the claims Of others,
who may be placed in nomination for that high
station, but with the sincere conviction never.
theless, that heisa true, genuine, American"
patriot-well qualified by experience, edu-
cation, and sound national principles, to repre-
sent faithfully the important interests of the
Keystone State, and to reflect honor upon the
{" American party.n
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-16

DAsnH soUSp Durs.--In an executive sitting
Of the Senate Just before the close Of the ast Con-
gress, we understand that resolution was adopted
advising the President 70 give the notice Of one
year required by our convention with Denmark Of
the year 1929 for terminating the stipulation for
the payment Of sound dues: and that the said no
tee has already been transmitted 10 the Danish
governments through our Minister at that court
Nat. Irtsiiigencsr.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-16

SALES or RIAL ESTATE AT NoRyoLK. Nor
folk Herald records the following sales Of real es-
tate:
She house and lot at the corner of Roanoke
avenue and Main street sold very recently for
$1,000, when, four years ago II could have been
purchased for about half that amount. The gar
den farm on the outskirts Of the city, known az
"Oak Han, and containing about 100 acres, was
cold day or two ago, for $4,000 About Eve
years ago Il was sold at auction for $500. The
machine shop on Water street. belonging TO the
estate Of N. Corey, deceased, was sold on Monday
for $4,000,
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-16
4 ROUTE OF THE ORGAN FOR SALE.
SMITHSONIAN LECTUREs.

sg VIM. II. Claiming, Of Boston, viii lee
ture on Friday Evening, on THE Fire Alarm Tele
graph" with working models and illustrations.
Lecture will commences At ~ o'clock.
mar l4-8t
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-16

VIRGINIA TIMER LAYDs.--A Mr.. Bartlett, fro
Massachusetts, owns 5000 acres Of timber and
wood land, IN Virginia, between the York and
James rivers. He has sold single trees for more
than the land cos: him per acre. The timber lands
OF Virginia on ode-water~ill soon become exceed.
ingly valuable 70 their proprietors.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-16
MARRIED..

On Thursday morning. by the Rev. John @. Smith,
Mr.. GEoReK q. COOKS 10 Miss MARY JANE OsrRASD-
m, both Of Virginia.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-16

Commercial says:
"There Is large room in this city where gen.
tlemen congregate weekly, which room Is stately
used for other purposes, and the floor Is left by
the clergymen in such filthy condition by the use
Of tobacco that at the close Of the clerical session
woman enters with brush and pail to make II
At for tho meeting Of the gentlemen who statedly
occupy IT,
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-16

The Emperor was at the camp Of 81. Omers, and
nothing further was known respecting his intended
visit TO the Crimea.
Rumors Of Important arrests for political causes
having been privately made, were circulated In
Paris. Persons in high distinction are said to be
implicated.
The Moniteur announces the loss Of a French
figate with troops In the straits Of Bonifairo All
on board, upwards Of 600 in number, persisted
ITALY.
The Sandman chambers voted the suppression
of the monasteries
Nothing further was known of the adherence of
Tuscany or Naples to the allies.
Lord Russell had an Interview with King Leo
pold on his way to Berlin
CHINA.
Dates from Hong Kong 70 January 18th repre-
sent that the insurgents held Canton in siege and
have command OF the whole river, their feet hav-
ing gained several victories over the imperial feet
Consequently their supplies were cut Off Provi-
sions, especially rice, were rising rapidly A eight
took place at Wampca In the presence Of the Aneri
can and English war ships The foreign shipping
was considerably damaged by the guns Of the bel
ligerents The English and American commanders
had drawn line around the factories, and notified
all that no hostlities would be permitted 10 take
place within Il.
Shanghai dates TO the LIST II January give an
account of difficulty which occurred between the
insurgents and the authorities Of Shanghai and the
French, whereupon Admiral Laguene, with the
ships Jean and Colbert, bombarded the city, which,
ere this, probably surrendered had been stormed.
The insurgents bad met with reverses to the east
Of Pekin. Annoy was quiet
Captain Adams had arrived from England, and
would proceed TO japan with the ratification Of the
treaty
TIE LATEST
LONDON, Friday Night--This evening, 10 the
House OF Lords, Lord Clarendon rose, and said
~ think il my duty TO communicate TO your lord
ships the contents Of telegrsphic despatch re-
ceived half an hour since from Her Mgestys min
lister at the Hague, that the Emperor Nicholas died
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-16

rB- First Baptist Church, Tenth street.
The second service in this Church. win hereafter be
held In the afternoon, at half past 0 o'clock.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-11-17
Esr the Herald # F,eedo0s.
Death of King Alchohol.

D1ED.-At igSprings, K. T., in Sep
tember, at O'Clock, p H., from an in
sision made in the side. His yitals
were committed to the flames in the
open air. He was rejoiced over by his
enemies and deserted by his friends-y
he had any!
We, the citizens of said place and
vicinity, entreat our friends, and those
who may locate among us. TO bring not
the deadly poison in our midst: to cor
rupt our morals and disturb our peace;
if they do, we wish them to remember
that about thirty gallons of this life-de-
stroyer has been spilled. and a unaui-
nous vote stands recorded favorable to
spilling oil that comes within range here
after. Just mark it, will you, rumseller
Friends of Temperance; help us to
preserve, not only the morals, but the
lives and property and happiness OF the
rising generation in Kansas.
w. A. CARDWELL.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-11-17
NUMBER 43---VOLUME |.

in Kansas for free State vote, whose
name represents, before the whole ma
ton, the principles for which he will
have to contend, in claiming his seat
Gov Reeder is recognized by the people
of Kansas, and the people ofthe country,
as a man who has been sacrificed by the
President, because he attempted to pre-
serve for the people of the Territory the
right to govern themselves. This was
the reason for nominating him, and be-
cause he has the claim to popular conf
dence, all lesser issues have vanished
from the canvass in Kansas. and the free
Safe settlers of every type unite IN sup
porting him heartily.
The principle involved in the election
of Gov. Reeder, is the principles most
dear to western men and the issue IN
volved they will take his side with the
most complete unanimity. Very deep
down in the ideas of civil policy which
control the West, is the notion that a
squatter has the right to the claim on
which he lives. All difference of ad-
ministration and legislation are tfifies SO
long as this fundamental principle is
disputed, on which the existence of the
young settlements of the West depends
This fundamental principle has been
challenged in the invasion of Kansas from
Missouri. The threats of the Missouri
regulators have been assaults on this
dearest notion of frontier life. And
therefore is it, that many an emigrant
who cared scarcely at all for the abstract
questions which relate to the institution
of slavery, has been fairly driven IN
Kansas to the policy which viii make
Kansas free.
1t is also remarkable fact, that the
real settlers who have moved to Kansas
from Missouri, seldom show any hearty
interest in carrying there the institutions
which have ruined that State. They are
mostly poor men. Poor white men IN
slave State have more reason to curse
the institution of slavery than have the
slaves themselves. They emigrate 70
get rid of it. In their new home they
find for the first time what it is to live
in community where every mans voice
tells; where enterprise and resolution
have fair share whether poor men or
rich men be the actors. These men have
suffered too much from slavery TO carry
it with them. Their vote also, to very
large extent, viii be given, in this elec-
tion, to Gov. Reeder.
The population of Kansas is difficult
to estimate. 1t is probably now about
80, 900. We see it stated that the
..Shawnee Indians" voted for Gen. Whit
field. If Shawnee Indians and their
| like, are to be countetEla TIE Sessssss ssiae
population of the Territory should BE-
rated at 4O, 900 OF 1000. Ani1nmenss
emigration from the northwest has be-
gun with this autumn In view OF so
rapid a growth-and of the constant
hostility which the General Government
has shown towards them, the convention
of the free State men of Kansas may
doubtless have acted on valid reasons III
calling a convention to make State
Constitution.-BOSton Weekty Asssea'
ger.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-11-17
Truthful Statement.

We find the following article in the
last number of the National Era. The
letter we believe to be truthful. and sus-
tains eur statements in every particular.
We are glad TO see this article, and are
firm in the conviction that Council City
will be the gamer by its publication.-
Ed. Ii. OF FREEDOM.
COUNCIL Crrr, Aug. is, 1856.
In the Era of August Cd, I notice
paragraph on the American Settlement
in Kansas, named Council City, stating
we have 1900 inhabitants, saw-mill,
post office, Sabbath-school, hundreds of
acres of crops, &C. Such statements /
think, are wrong; for, when the people
arrive, they find it different, and many
of our best settlers leave in disappoint-
ment whereas. if they had come with
less expectation, they would have stsid,
and added much to the strength of the
settlement. The inhabitants, instead OF
being 800, as stated, l think, would
not be more than 500 within ten miles,
and as yet not one building on the city
proper. A saw-mill we have. but it is
not yet running. but hopeit will be soon.
4 post Office we have, with a regular.
monthly mail, with an occasional ons
between. A Sabbath was orga-
nized last spring, but is abandoned for
the present, on account of sickness.
which, l think, was mostly brought on
by exposure and change of diet, as it is
no: very severe. So you see we are
not perfect, even here. The number OF
acres in crops, Tor corn, perhaps. IS
correct; but the most of il was planted
la:e, and on the prairie sod. and OF course
we cannot expect full crop. The most
of the settlers are putting 10 few acres
of wheat.-A Aem5er Of Settlement Com
pany.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-11-17
Er the Rtr.ld of Freedom.

For the Her I'D IF Freedom.
Reply to Aunt Deborah Van Wrinkle.
KANSAS TERRITORY, Oct. 16, '55.
MR. EDIrUR II didn't expect when
I replied to Aunt Debby's letter, that
appeared in the Herald of the 18th inst,
that l should by so doing get into con-
troversy with her; l only kalkerlated to
defend myself and principles as citizen
of free republic. Though I'm man
without edication, and have never writ
ten emmy articles for a newspaper, to have
to contend against one who has sot in
the editur's chair-the odds is against
me considerably however, 'aint aleard
of opposition, come from whar it may.
Aunt Debby says "she didn't think
she'd rile emmy body's feelins' when she
writ that letter" Now, Aunt Debby,
when you see a Missourian that's not
gabbin' and spoutin' round about this,
that and the other, you must not set him
down as an idiot, fol was taught to
''think twice and speak once" afore l
said any thing.
Now, Aunt Debby, where is the Mis-
sourian in your broad neighborhood that
would have voted for slave State, that
would now vote for free State Now
if you can find him. let's know where be
is. AS innocent as you pretend to be,
your intention was to set forth the idear
to the public that you was doing great
work in your neighborhood, and SO you
are, but the effect is entirely different
from that which you represent.
You also state that you didn't say any
thing about Yankee air ;" so say l;
but take the preceding paragraphs and
what do you say? Your remarks about
the reply of Whitfield to the fellow who
reeled up to him and claimed to be his
convert, is no figure at all 4; you haven't
had any reel up to you and make such
claims since you came here. Why, the
District Convention only furnished one
of your faith, and he came here full
member, and so you stand two against
twenty-five or thirty of the old fellow's 5
forge men that sOws tares.
This is fearful odds, Aunt Debby,
and you should study with diligence
your Yankee Bible, and pray feryentiy
if you wish to succeed. Are you sure
that your Yankee Bible is correct trans
lation of the old Greek and Hebrew BIZ
BILE, or is it one similar to those that the
Latter Day Saints use ?-if, so, you had
better procure Western testament, they
are what we western people, and also a
majority of the eastern people use; they
don't say any thing about black brothers
or sisters aud believe wlFea w6sall get
to Heaven we'll all be white, for that
great man Christ, that you speak of,
think is white man, and you know that
he says we shall be like Him. So, now,
Aunt Debby, it 'aint worth while for us
to be quarrelin' about the niggers, nor
claimin' kin with 'em let's make Kan
sas free white State, and God the Giver
of all Good will take care of de poor
nigger. BACK WOODSMAN.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-11-17
For the Herald Of Freedom.
Free State Platform.
SoMERswoRTu, n. H., Sept. 25, '55.

SoMERSwoRTn, n. H., Sept. 25, '55.
CIV. BRowN, Eso.-The action Of
your Territorial Convention does not set
very well in this section. Where is the
colored man to go? Is he to be driven
from post to pillar till he is finally crowd
ed out of the world? l suppose your
nice gentlemen will say to Africa but
how is he to get there? These same
horrifed gentlemen will neither help him
to Africa nor permit him to remain here.
Well this colorphobia works strangely
When hear SO much said against col
ored people | am reminded of an incident
which occurred in the early settlement
of a sister State. A Baptist preacher
made his ingress to one of the newly
settled towns and began to gather a
church; whereupon an old deacon of the
established church did nothing but walk
round among his neighbors and declaim
against the Baptists, calling them all
manner of hard names DC. One day
his little grand daughter came running
into the house, frightened almostto death,
and cried out, "Grandpa Grandpa
I've seen one of them dreadful Baptists." T"
The family ran out to see what Baptist
looked like and there sat one on the log
fence in the shape of black bear. But
time rolled on, and the good churchman
by mingliDg with their new brethren,
soon found that all Baptists were not
black bears How coiored man may
lather white mans face take hold OF
his nasal organ and hold it tight; nay
more, may put his fingers inio his mouth
and press out his sunken checks and
colored woman may lean over his
shoulder at the table 10 ask him what
he viii have, and in SO doing may bring
her face so near his as to blow her breath
into his mouth and its all well enough,
and yet these colored people are nui-
sance. This is strange that while your
people complain so loudly of oppression,
that they are MT willing to conce1e
to others the same natural rights that
/ tucf CiAtul iOF tlSIiScIf SSs DULL SSSLlS
there are two classes to be kept out OF
Kansas; the free colored people and the
abolitionists. Now, am of pure Saxon
origin, and was born an abolltionist, and
have always endeayored to sustain, by
my influence and money, the few de-
voted men we have had who are trying
TO make our country what the revolu-
tionary fathers intended il should be,
viz ''the land of the free and the home
of the braVe!'
I have made up my mind to come to
Kansas but am almost afraid to come,
for should happen to tan little under
your hot sun might be taken for a
mulatto. and your people would not
know what to do with colored man and
an aeolitionist both concentrated in the
same person. The Constitution of the
United States guarantees the privilege of
citizenship Ia each State TO the citizens
of all the States.
Your people can form black Consti-
tuition if they see fit, but they will have
their labor for their pains. for It will not
pass the House of Representatives of the
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-11-17
indian Trust Land. IN Kansas.

Information has been received from
the Surveyor General of "kansas and
Nebraska, :" showing the condition of the
surveys of certain Indian reservations,
and from which it is understood that
these lands viii soon be ready for sale
and settlement. The Iowa lands are
townshipped, and the subdiyisional sur
veys are in progress, and will probably
be completed By the first of November
next.
The survey of the Delaware lands VIII
be completed by the last OF November.
The Iowa and Delaware lands can
therefore be valued and prepared for
sale, nearly as soon as the "Weas." de-.
can be surveyed, as the latter cannot be
completed much before the middle OF
January. 1t is presumed that all Of
these lands viii be ready for sale in the
coming SPRING Wash. Star.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-11-17
Select Poetry.
Home.
BIZ ". WEBSTER cLAFLIS.

Earth may boast her ruined scenes
Of beauty rich and rare,
Her boards of wealth and glitt' ring gems
That sparkle everywhere;
But steered by fortunes hand along,
Which ever way 1 roam,
find no spot so dear TO me
As my old cottage home.
/. is not hard to gather friends
Our journeyings TO cheer
Friends for day, but friends in name
Unlike the near and dear;
The cherished few who cluster round
The old ancestral seat,
Where, tired of all the cares Of life,
We rest our weary feet.
The heart will own no intercourse
With fiattering smile and word,
But turns to a more genial place
Where Loves soft tones are heard
4 mothers smiles are not forgot
4 fathers lessons kind
Such love and kindness we may search
The world in vain to find.
Dear home! though ! may wander far,
And traverse land and sea,
Thoul't ever be the dearest spot
In this wide world to me-
I'll not forget those cherished friends,
The constant and the true,
Who shared my early cares and joys,
Though often finding new.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-11-17
Poetry.
The Waning.

Touch it not We do not know,
Unless you've borne fate ike mine,
How deep curse, how wild a woe
Is lurking in that ruby wine.
Look on my cheek, tbs withered now,
Il once was round and smooth as thine:
Look on my deeply furrowed brow,
'Tis all the work of treacherous wine.
had two sons, two princely boys,
As noble men as God ere gave,
i saw them fall from honors, Joys.
To fill common drankard's grave.
had daughter. young and fair,
As pure as ever woman bore
= W hsrc is she, did yea ask me where2
Bend low, FL tell the tale once more.
/ saw that fairy child of mine
{ Linked to q kingly bridegroom's side;
Her heart was gay and free as thine,
: Oh would TO God she then had died.
Not many moons had filled their horn,
While she upon her bosom slept
Twas on dark and dismal morn
She Ger murdered husband wept.
( Her drunken father dealt the blow
Her bfain grew wild, her heart grew weak
Was ever tale of deeper woe
A mothers lips had lived to speak.
She dwells in yonder darksome walls,
No ray OF reason e'er doth shine,
She on her murdered husband calls;
Twas done by wine, by cursed winel
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-11-17
What Does il Mean.

The Detroit Free Press, the leading
Administration paper in Michigan, and
the mouth piece of Gen. Cass, copies
the proceedings and resolutions of the
Free State Convention held at Big
Springs, Kansas, on the 9th ult., and
appeuds to the same the following re-
mark:
GAS this movement looks to us now,
We deeply sympathise withit. Wes
+paihize with it chiefly for the reason
that it is movement of the people Of
Kansas to fashion their domestic institu-
tons in their OWE way"
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-11-17

present Congress. as there are over forty
of them wicked abolitionists, which some
of your political leaders affect so much
to despise, in that body; these viii take
an oath to support the Constitution and
will not violate that oath by voting IL
admit any more slave States, or any
more free States with black Constitu-
tons. JOHN B. WOOD.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-11-17

~ Since the Iath day of the pres
snt month upwards Of 5000 head Of
cattle have crossed the ferry At this place.
destined for various points in Missouri.
Kansas is great stock raising country.
Pioneer.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-11-17

Rev. Mr.. CLARK has been heard
from. He has arrived at home in New
but is much injured.