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Ch olera at Fort Rilev.

On the 9Th of August, the Cholera broke
out at Fort Riley, in its worst form. Maj.
Ogden, Col. Wood and family, and a
large number Of the soldiers are among its
victims. So violent We're the ravages. OF
this dreadful malady, that the troops sta
toned at the Fort, fed in all directions,
leaving but few laborers in possicn, who
took advantage of their absence and COM
menced the work of plundering the post OF
Q. States funds, deposited there. Through
the bold and manly exertions of Mr.. o. J.
Sawyer, of St. Louis, much property was
saved, and the intentions of this lawless
gang, in measures foiled. On the re-
ceipt of the news at Fort Leavenworth, a
detachment of troops were sent out to re-
store order, and to protect the property oi
the United States, from further depreda-
tions.
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FOR PRESID ENT,
FOR DELEGATE TO CONGRESS,
GEN. J. w. WHITFIELD
to the Decision of Pro-Slavery
Convention, should one be held.
Another New Governor.

Mr.. Dawson, having declined the Gov
ernorship Of this Territory, the President
contrary to the wishes and expectations
of ninety-nine one hundreths of our citi-
zens, has saddled another Northern man
upon us to act in that capacity. The Tel
egraph brings us the unwelcome news of
the appointment of Weston Shannon, an
Ex-Governor of Ohio. as Governor of Kan
sas Territory. Although Mr.. Shannon is
said to have been supporter Of the Kan
sas-Nebraska Bill, we cannot but believe
that he has to great extent, been carri-
ed away by the wild fanatical excitement,
that has been raging with such fearful
mortality among our Northern politicians,
and has in great measure, lost that re-
spect for the rights of the South, he once
entertained. Indeed, to look over the
Northern delegation to our next Congress,
pledged as they are, to wage war upon our
just right, one would suppose, that there
was not one honest man at the North that
the citizens OF the South would be willing
to trust with her interests.
Mr.. Shannon may be reliable man
we hope he is; but coming as he does, from
the State that producesa Giddings, Wade
and Chase, we cannot but regard him
with suspicion. We too we'll know the
consequences that will follow, should he
prove another Reeder, not TO express some
anxiety, as to his predictions. If we
know the feelings of the citizens of Kan
sas Territory, we can safely State that the
point has now arrived at which "forbear-
ance ceases to be virtue" and the fur
ther attempts of President and Cabinet
to saddle an abolitionst upon us for a ruler
will not be tolerated but resisted even
unto death.
We are so little acquainted with the pre-
vious history of our new Governor, that we
will not hazard an opinion as to his sound.
ness on the all absorbing question of Sla-
very. We rather choose to wait and learn
from his acts. whether he has the manli.
ness to do right, or the weakness to fol.
lew in the footsteps of his illustrious pred.
ecessor, In the mean time we hope fol
the best
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-21
swA correspondent tells the follow

s~A correspondent tells the follow
ing wonderful story:
A poor man over on the Kennebec,
rendered desperate by hunger, presented
a favorite black cat at the door of a sau.
sage factory. for the purpose of having hel
manufactured into good wholesome food
She was received by the proprietor of the
establishment, and her owner requested te
step round to the other end ofth building
and receive the proceeds. He had bu
just arrived at the appointed place, wher
there came tumbling out a string OF sau'
sages, a handsome muf. four fiddle strings
and the diving new of the victim. a-
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-21
The CAPITAL OF Kansas.

"Lecompton," the capital of Kansas
Territory is new town recently laid off
on the south side of Kansas river, about
fifty miles above Its mouth. The nearest
point from Lecompton to the Missouri river
is Atchison, being distance ofsome fhir-
ty miles, be autiful prairie, where one
Of the best roads in the Territory can be
made. Atchison viii probably be the
Shipping point for all passengers and
freight destined for the Capital, and large
preparations are now being made here to
supply all the wants and desires of travel
lers. We copy the following notice of the
place from an advertisement, published by
the Town association:
s.This town is situated on the south side
of the Kansas River, SO miles from Its
mouth, and opposite the mouth of the Sau-
telle or Grasshopper River, the largest
and best timbered tributary of the Kansas.
The site was selected by the proprietors,
after having personally examined the
greater portion of the Territory, as be-
ing one where the best advantages for the
building of a new and large town were
there Immediately at hand. Limestone,
material for brick, timber of all qualities,
good spring water, grazing, and every
comfort and facility shat the pioneer can
ask or expect, Is at command.
The survey has been made by an expe-
rienced engineer from an Eastern city, and
all streets, squares and reservations, have
been made on large and liberal scale.
This site can be approached by all the
principal road connections in the Territory;
and the proprietors are now busily enga.
ged in making Improvements for the re-
oeption and comfort Of the Spring emigra-
ton. Settlers will find this place the most
inviting, as every home comfort that capi-
tai can obtain will be furnished. hs'e1
Contracts have already been made for
the erection of warehouses and hotel bull
dings; and steam saw mill will be in
operation in few days, which will turn
out from seven to ten thousand feet pei
diem. if1 tt5
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LEG1sLArIvE PRocEEDINGs.- Up to
the hour of going to press, we were unable
to get any later Legislative news, than that
given last week. We do not know the
reason our members cannot forward US a
report of their proceedings, by some of our
packets. 1t has been thirteen days since
we have been favored with Legislative
news, and then we were indebted to the
St. Louis papers for the same.
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CLAIMS IN Kansas. - A subscriber
from Boone County, Mo-, propounds the
following question. which we answer
through the columns Of our paper, as it
may probably be of service to many of our
readers: ia.+ sa fH
"Can persons going from the several
States of the Union into the Territory of
Kansas, stick up fence rail, fill around
it few turfs of sod and call this improve
ments, and thus hold claim in Kansas,
when they are actually residents of some
other State .i'i at fae
Il We would say to our friends that the
Squatters of Kansas, do not recognize
any claim, where the claimant is non.
resident of the Territory; and the mere
fact of a person sticking up a fence rail, ,''
does not show his intentions to improve a
claim. To hold claim, person mus.
be resident Of the Territory, and erect a
cabin on the ground he claims, otherwise
his claims are not respected. s-es
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ArcHrsox CouNrY SEAr-we hav

ArcHIsoN County SEAr-We have
news from the Legislature to the effect that
the County of Atchison has been organi-
zed, and the City of Atchison made the
County seat. This is good news. as it
will give new impetus to business in our
already fast City. There are several beau
tiful sites in this place for Court House,
where commanding view of the river can
be had, for miles above and below. When
we get our Court House built on a beauti-
ful Public Square, we can justly boast of
the prettiest City in the Western Country.
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Atehisou Hotel,

By reference to card in another col
umn, it will be seen that this large and
commodious Hotel, which has been but re-
Gently finished, is now open. Mr.. Dick
inson, the proprietor, has had experience
in the Hotel business, and will without
doubt, keep one of the best houses in the
upper country. We commend this house
to the travelling public. ea
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-21

DEsTaUcr1vE LAND SLIDE.-The long
and dreary rains Of the past week. so soft
ened the earth, as to cause the ground to
slide Immediately back ofthe large Ware
house, put up by the town company. Ow-
ing to an improper arrangement of the
ground before building, a. great mass Of
dirt slid down against The house, which
crushed it to the earth. The building was
a frame one, and is so much broken by the
fall as to. prevent its re-erection. Loss
about 50 1000. We hope from this accident
other builders under the Bluff may learn a
lesson. and not attempt to put up house
without first excavating sufficien, guam
tity of dirt, and putting up substantial
foundation. ssA house built on rock" is
sure to stand, despite the rain that cometh
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-21

DAILY PAPER IN KANsAs.-The Dai.
ly Tribune is the title of new paper JUS
started in Lawrence, Kansas Territory
1t is edited by John Spencer and S. N.
Wood, and is pro-slavery in its character
Boston DAILY Post.
It's all a mistake. There is no daily
paper published in the Territory The
Tribune, spoken of above is a Wsakly af-
fair, with Abolition proclivities. 49,.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-21

BANK AT ArcHIsos.-A bill is now
pending before, the Kansas Legislature,
for charter Of Bank, with capital of
81 600, ,O00-with the privilege to double
ito be established at Atchison. The
capital stock is already taken, and the
projectors are ready to proceed to business
Immediately. We learn that Messrs. Luz
cas- & Simmons, of ST. Louis, are largely
interested in this enterprise.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-21

BRIcK.-Mr. Bennett, notwithstanding
the unfavorable weather for the past two
weeks, is rapidly progressing in the busi-
ness of brick making. His first kiln. is
nearly ready for burning, and the second
one is soon to be commenced. Those in
need Of the above article, should make en-
gagements beforehand.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-21

sT A girl eleven years old. died al
Boston. on Tuesday last, from the effects
of swallowing quantity of pins Many
mothers permit their children to play with
nins in this manner. and are. liable to a
like resiii,
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-21

E9ShA Mr.. Finney, noisey and
troublesome free-soiler, was badly beaten
on Saturday last, in this city, by Pro-
Slavery man whom he had insulted. Two
other persons entertaining free-soil views,
were knocked over and silenced, on the
same day. Abolitionists in this vicinity
are in shot water" .aa
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-21

B~ The ex.Queen of France, after
the numerous ricissitudes of her lengthen-
ed career, is in the enjoyment of excellent
health. IN London.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-21

GRAHAM.-The August number of this
magazine is at hand. 1t is useless for us
to say anything in regard to the merits oI
Graham-it is too well known in this com.
munity to need it.. A, III. See Publisher,
Philadelphia: = remember the following
terms-1 copy one year in advance So; 2
copies, SIS; 6 copies SO. ..I
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-21

EgWe are indebted TO r. L. Kirk,
our industrious member of the Legislature
from this district for numerous Legis-
lative documents. s .se.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-21

MEErING AT DoSIPHAN.-Wes learn
that the Meeting in Doniphan on Satur-
day last, resulted in the choice of delegates
to the Pro-Slavery Convention, instructed
TO support Gen. Whitfield.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-21

e% The life Of the Emperor Solouque
is said to be dispaired of. 1t is to be fear.
ed that the question Of succession will
bring new troubles upon Hayti.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-21

MoRE BuiLDISes.-Capt.. Wineland.
Of the steamer James H. Lucas, has con-
tracted for the building of a two story brick
Warehouse, to be erected On his lot ON the
Levee. The work is to be commenced i'm
mediateIy, and finished this fall.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-21

s@The popular packet Polar Star,
passed up ON Saturday night last leaving
US a file Of late St. Louis papers. Clerk
Blossom will please accept our thanks fol
this favor. ,t7'fea
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-21

s% Irwin Powell, railroad conduc'
tor. had his head torn off by a bridge un
der which his train was passing, near Mo
bile, on the 14th inst. - s.s-s
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-21

"a A California paper sums up the
deaths by violence from January to May
in that State, as follows: Killed in street
and other fights. 199; hung by the sheriff,
2; hung by the mob, "a; convicted of muir
der in the same time, 8.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-21

E~ The people of Boston are deeply
interested in the success of the proposed
line Of European steamers from that port.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-21


Pro-Slavery Meeting. in Atchison Co
Agreeably to previous notice given, the
citizens of Atchison County. Kansas Ter.
assembled at Atchison on Saturday, the
18th instant.
On motion, Henry Addoms, Esq, was
called to the chair, and Robt. S. Kelley
requested to act as Secretary.
The Chairman being called upon, ex.
planned the object of the meeting to be
the sending of Delegates to represent Atch,
ison County in the Pro-Slavery Convention
to be held at the Shawnee Mission on the
29th inst.
The following gentlemen were duly
elected delegates to said Convention
Robert S. Kelley John Bennett. r. L
Kirk, Grafton Thomson, A. G.. Smith
w. B. Brocket and VIM. McVay.
The following resolutions presented by
Mr.. Scott, were adopted without dissent'
ing voice:
RESOLVED, That we highly approve the
course pursued by our talented and eff
cient representative, Gen. J. w. Whitfield
during the late session of Congress.
Resolued, That our delegates to tn,
Pro-Slavery Convention to be held at tn,
Shawnee Mission, on the 29th inst, be re
quested. and are hereby instructed to vot,
for, and use their best endeavors. to secure
to Gen. Whitfield the Congressional Nom
L..
ling to accept it as the candidate of th'
Pro-Slavery Party.
There being no further business befor
the meeting, it adjourned SINE die.
HENRY ADDOMS, Chairman.
ROBERT S. KELLEY. Secretary.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-21

E~ The Great West is becoming the
grain and meat storehouse of the world.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-21

nI Boats are now charging 81 90 pei
1G0 lbs. for frieghts, from St Louis te
.Atchison.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-21

r3- Peoria. Illinois, now el:,ims pop
ulation Of fifteen thousand souls.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-21

ky The State Council Of X. Ms Of
ye, at Burlington, on the lid, ,iIt., pm.
forth thorough an,i-slavery platform.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-21

G I'm this Paper the Laws of
Congress are Published by Au-
fhOrity.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-21
The Right Spirit Prevailing.

|. Our citizens have at last opened their
eyes to their dangerous position. and have
wisely concluded to protect their property,
and their rights, from the entertainments
of the hirelings of Greely & Co. It is
now only necessary for man to express
himself an Abolitionist, to insure Just
and well applied castigation from some OF
our citizens. We have too long been run
over by these insulting Freesoilers, and
our negroes have IN too many instances
been incited TO rebellion, to allow this
state of affairs to last much longer. Words
of caution are dropped; and action, prompt
action, substituted. The good work now
commenced, we hope viii not be discon-
tinued until every vestige of Freesoilism
is banished from this portion of the Terri
tory. We cordially endorse the actions ol
our citizens, in every instance where pun
ishment has been inflicted upon these
Northern hirelings, and council them, to
let no favorable opportunity in future, pass
where we can retaliate upon these fanat-
les for their disregard of our constitutional
rights. 1s sa
Greely, has asserted that Kansas is to
be the battle ground where the fortunes oI
the South are TO be decided. 'Tis here
the Abolitionists are to meet us, and drive
us from our homes and possessions. Men
who have money invested In slave proper
ty, we are told, must either leave this Ter
ritory, or be robbed of their possessions
by law. Such is the declaration put forth
by Greely, and is re-echoed by The lesser
stars of Abolitionisrn, who now infest this
country. For our part, we are prepared
to meet the issue, and to use one of the
cant phrases of the day. ''let the longest
pole knock the Percimmon." Our mode ol
warfare is to attack the enemy as soon as
they invade our soil, and not give them a
chance to erect Sevastopol, where it would
ne worse than useless to assault. Let us
by ridding ourselves of the small squad oi
the enemy now on our ground, prevent the
congregation of larger force. t-
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VOLUME XII.
Doetrp,
MEMORY.

As sLow our ship her foamy track
9 Against the wind was cleaving,
q Her trembling pennant still look'd back
To that dear isle twas leaving.
So loath we part from all we love,
From all the links that bind us;
30 turn our hearts, where'er we rove,
To those we've left behind us!
When, round the bowl, of vanish'd years
We talk with joyous seeming
! With smiles that might as well be tears,
So faint, so sad their beamhig;
While mem'r " brings us back again
Zach eariy tie that twin'd us,
oh, sweets the cup that circles then
s To those we've left behind usl
And when, in other climes, we meet
Some isle, or vale enchanting,
Where all looks fow'ry, wild and sweet,
6 And nought but love is wanting;
How grest, we think, had been our bliss
!. If Heay'n had but assignd US
TO live and die in scenes like this,
with some we've left behind usl
) As trav'llers oft look back, at eve,
When eastward darkly going,
TO gaze upon that light they leave
Still faint behind them glowing
So, whom the close of pleasures day
TO gloom hath near consign'd US,
We turn TO catch one fading ray
OF 10y that's left behind usi
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!. For only two of usfr

fOr only tWo OF uSFia
"For only two of us Mr.. CSodayr
care you . woman Of ssraeity, Mrs.
Crosbyi" asked the Squire, win 8 Bhile-
"No gentleman has yet pres1me6 -
call it in question" responded the iadyr
with slight inclination ofthe BODY
"Then give it up, aud make . grses-
full surrender of these premises. !"
"And only two of us3"
aMrs. Crosby, I beg your peuaOnE ]
think that I am little wiser than { -
this morning. I assure yons upon ~
honor of gentleman, that I win nsses
speak disparagingly of N0naal4S 4Slnt519
Fagain. Two of us, T find, uatscsuno11
able work enough at least for one little
wife to perform" 9d9zs s'kist "a
"You are pardoned on the spot H.
let me assure you that + do - So
this days expezlsnes; ed = M
Widow Sapborn and sestzd 4y
Inct.n q .ssst, ss'iIi' ii
rAad ,ou- Aa.nhss x6snoe -
number, replied shs 1(uil4
We have only to i'd fA14 - Aqs1ks
/ Kept his word, that Tom Ped -
ried the pretty seamstress. an& S1nd3s<e
of as" was never used sxespt - IS -
ant jest. s sfS5 = 3 ssss,s-s'
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an Aalusing Storg,
8 6 ONLY TWO OF US"
"A Story for Grumbling Husbands,

aa,5fsSa BY MRS. M 3. ROBINsoN.
-s-SsIsve made an engagement for you to
spend . day out this week." observed
Squire Crosby, as his wife was placing
the dinner upon the table.
tkxsHave youf I'm sorry, for fear
.shall be too busy to fulfill it, she rejoined,
IA : slight tone of regret.
sae Busy about what?'' testify exclaimed
the speaker. al would respectfully in
-quire for somewhat. less than the hum
zdredth time, what you can possibly find
ftos do3 It seems to me that you must
really suffer for the want of exercise"
"I do, undoubtedly" ssid Mrs. Cros-
By, drily E - s.'ss' 'ss4a go 8 -
asssI It can't be otherwise continued the
'Equire, decidedly. 1t is comparative
II idle life for woman to attend to few
household cares. "
"a few household cares"
-ss Yes, my dear Mrs. Crosby, and the
washing put out into the bargain. What
Is lsborious business ~ Squire Crosby
looked very wise, and spoke with slight
degree Of irony.
"You talk like one who is acquainted
with his subject; but at the same time I
an willing to allow that you know as
much about it as the generality Of men;
and that can't be construed into COM
pliment to the sex by any means"
But isn't the fact a self-evident one,
Mrs. Crosby? Hayn't I eyes and can't
i See observe-look about me-com-
prehendss demanded the Squire. s3s
You might without doubt; but wheth-
sryou do, is another thing" rejoined his
wife. ssBe that as it may, however, am
satisfied that / can find enough to do to
keep me out Of idlehessn
"When there's only two Of us?' -
Only two of u.s." added Mrs. Crosby,
quietly; +" for its just as necessary that
two should eat as four" ea 49,
well it certainly must be great I'M
dertaking to cook little food, wash a
few dishes, and lay the table three times
= dayl Why, I could accomplish the
whole in less than two hours"
Those duties you have just named do
not comprise the whole Of housekeeping,
aPerhans NOT. shouldn,t mind throw.
ino n s little dusting and sweeping once
s. vb;le Rnt e certa;nIv annears
i.noh.hle = hear woman gcomnlain Il
the work when there's only two in the
family. verify believe its nothing but
habit.n> ouoth the Squire with becomino
gravity. :. - - 7-'
q Sunpoee Won try it for one day.n pro.
rosed Mr.. Crosby with like seriousness.
finl 20. Is the ofice and do your work
md ,yon can remain at home and dc
nine. IS. ,...s 80 !. s 4
It,s 8 rather al novel no proposition, and
The true Democrat., 1855-05-08
Mrs. PartingtOn's Ike.

When Mr. Adams dog Carlo was poisoned Ike attempted an elegy upon him, and began it thus:-
 "Poor Carlo he is dead and gone,
 And he wont come back any more;
 Iwished the feller that pisened him
 Could be served the same sauce."
 The divine "hatness'' here gave out, but as he read the lines to Mrs. Burlington her face lighted up with pride, like the bright bottom of her tin pail in the ruddy rays of the coal fire. "There,' said she, as she felt in her pocket for cent that's what call genius, and seems to warrant the predicament that you will some day be learned man if you only know enough and write minus poems as all the great writers do. Iwould be more proud to have it so than to have you the dolphin of France or the prince of whales" She chased the centinto corner and Ike held out his hand to receive laroe horn button that she had mistaken for the coin. Four marbles and any quantity of subseouent winnings faded from that young gentleman's mind as the valueless horn touched his waiting palm. tn