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Kansas weekly herald., 1855-08-25
DEPARTMENT oF STATE,
WAsHINGToN. July %, 1855.

SIR Your communication of the 26th
of June has been received and submitted
to the President. In reply, he directs me
to say, that after due consideration of the
explanations which you offer in regard to
your purchase of Kansas half-beed lands,
and the facts in the case as reported to him,
and communicated to you by the Depart
ment of the Interior, he finds nothing In
those explanations to remove the impres-
sions which he had previously entertained
Of the character of these transactions.
He directs me further to say, that your
communications is not less unsatisfactory in
whatit altogether omits to explain. The
letter addressed to you by this department,
on the 18th ultimo, distinctly mentions
other grave matters of accusation of the
same class. You assume that when cir
eumstances exist, In the conduct of pub
lie officer, which require the question OF his
dismissal from Office to be considered, it is
the duty of the Executive to make formal
specifications of charge and upon this er-
Foneous presumption you withhold explain
alton In regard to the matters alluded to.
although they were peculiarly within your
own knowledge; and you could not but be
well aware that some of them, more es-
pecially the undertaking of sundry persons,
yourself included, to lay out new cities on
military or other reservations. 10 the Ter
ritorY.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-08-25
CoE. "a. L. lsacks.s

In the columns of our paper we publish
a Commanication addressed to Col. "A. J..
Isacks by large number Of respectable
and prominent Pro-Slavery citizens of
Lawrence District, soliciting The privilege
of using his name before the Convention
of the Pro-slavery party as candidate to
represent this Territory in the next Con-
gress. We hope Col. Isacks will accede
to the application and permit his name to
go before the Convention. From the feel
ing in this District, and from the reports
that reach US from all parts of the Terri
tory, we are convinced that he is the
choice of our party. Without refecting
disparingly upon any of the aspirants for
Congressional honors, we unhesitatingly
say that careful and impartial examina-
ton of the respective qualifications of the
more prominent aspirants for the nomina-
ton has convinced US that as relates to
claims proceeding from entire capability,
political and social worth, eminent abili-
ties, high attainments, and valuable public
services, Col. A. ]. Isacks is entitled to
the preference in the esteem of our party
He is mar of talent, ability and inde-
fatigable industry, and in every way quail
flied to represent our Territory with honor
to his constituents, and credit to himself.
He is man capable to comprehend the
wants of our people, and to stand up be-
fore Congress and plead for their claims in
a bold and convincing way. He is man
universally esteemed for his urbanity of
manner, and noble bearing a man in
whom our Interests would be nobly and
honorably represented, and who would
shrink from no responsibility which the
position would impose upon him.
If the Pro-Slavery party would succeed
let them nominate him-if the Squatters
wish notifications to be made in the In
dian treaties, by which many fertile por-
tions of the Territory would be legally
opened to the hardy pioneer, and many of
our town sites be legalized, let them en-
trust their cause to hiIn-if the people Of
Kansas wish mail routes, appropriations,
and grants of land, let them support him
if the Convention wishes to nominate a
man who can rally around him the undivi-
ded legions of the Pro-slavery party, let
them nominate him.
Although Hon. Andrew ]. Isacks is
our choice, we shall, if defeated in our
choice, cheerfully acquiesce and support
with all our zeal and power the nominee
of the Pro-slavery Convention, be he who
he may. Our duty is to our party and its
principles, and not TO men. Therefore
should it become necessary for us to swal-
low bitter pill to support the principles
of our party, and to preserve our political
integrity, we shall do so without grumbling
OF complaining. But we feel sure that if
the Convention is composed of the right
kind of men-honest and upright men
and if there is no disposition to "rule or
ruin," that their nominee will be Hon. A.
]. Isacks.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-08-25
To Oas3. Patrons.

We desire to call the especial attention
of our patrons to certain Improvements
which it is our purpose to make in this pa
per, at the commencement of the next vol
ume, and which, we think, viii render it still
more worthy of general patronage.
ENLARGEMENT.-Iti is intended to en-
large this paper, on the termination of the
present volume by the elongation of its CO.
umns, and the addition of a column to each
page. The Herald will then contain
twenty-eight columns, and will exceed in
size any of its Territorial cotemparies.-
Besides this enlargement we shall be ena
bled on the completion of the publication of
United States Laws to give up our entire
"frst page" to poetry, humorous items, and
general variety of interesting articles up
ON different topics, by which means we
hope to supply our readers with much pleas
ant reading matter.
OTHER ImrRovEMENrs.-The new vol
ume will be improved in many respects,
and its publication will be greatly beautifed.
With fine clear type, superior quality Of
paper, new heading, and many minor
features which, it is believed, will enhance
the value and interest of this paper, the
Proprietors hope to make the Herald one
of the handsomest and most valuable pa
pers issued from the press of this Territory.
EDITORIAL DEP our edi-
torial remarks we will adhere steadily and
firmly to the course we have hitherto pur-
sued We will speak freely and openly on
all topics of public interest; resist all
unjust aggression upon the sentiments,
rights and institutions of the South de-
nounce abuses wherever they may exist; !;
appeal to judgement instead of passion;
and in all things substitute Reason for
Dogmatism. We shall continue to be the
same fearless opponent of Fanatieism,
Freesoilism, National Democracy in Kan-
sas," and the thousand and one disguises
which Abolitionism, In the ever shifting
game of politics, assumes to cover Its de-
formity and nakedness from the public eye !;
but shall aim in all things to promote har-
mony of sentiment and unity of effort
among Pro-slavery men IN this Territory,
recognizing the importance of making Kan
sas a SLAVE State paramount to all section
al interest and all nominal party-ism.
Pay UP But while announcing the
Improvements to be made in the Herald,
and reasserting its principles, it may not be
an inappropriate time to ask all our pa
irons who are indebted to this Office for
subscription, advertising or job work to call
and make immediate settlement, as it is
our wish to have the accounts of the Herald
settled up before the commencement of the
next volume If it be not in their power
to discharge all they owe us, let them share
with US portion of their means. We
have postponed the matter up to this time
as an accommodation to our friends, and
hope they will not fail now to respond to
this call. Let them defer the payment of
their debts no longer, or else we will have
to adopt the complaint of Hostess Quickly
ID have borne. and borne, and borne, and
have been fubbed off, and fubbed off, and
fubbed off, from this day to that day, that
Is a shame to be thought on
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-08-25
The Delaware Question.
Kansas TERRIToRY, Aug. I8, 1856.

IAAN sAs 1EhAiToRY, aug. 70, 1000.
To the Editors of the Herald:
Supposing that Hon. A. ]. Isacks will
be our next Delegate to Congress, I. wish
to know if he is all right on the Delaware
question. 1t is important that the treaty
with the Delaware Indians should be
changed by the next Congress, and I do
not think that we should support a man
unless he pledges himself to use his efforts
for that accomplishment. Can you tell
me how Col. Isacks stands upon the ques-
ton? INQUIRY.
We can tell you: Col. Isacks is in fa-
vor of modification being made in the
treaty between the Government and the
Delaware Indians, and if the Delaware
Squatters will send him to Congress, they
may rely upon getting their lands at Gov
ernment price ($1 ,25.) In replying to
this interrogatory we speak advisedly.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-08-25
PAnrsE.August l4, 1856.

MEssRs. EpIroas am Informed that
|unfounded runors relative 10 the Surgeon
of the postal Fort Riley have found their
way into your paper. It is not to be won
dered at that flying reports should mislead
vou in reference to this or any other matter
connected with the calamity which recen-
tly fell upon the officers and workmen at
the Fort.
AS happen to have some knowledge of
the facts, although mere wanderer in
Kansas, permit me to give toyour readers
the truth, briefly:
At the time when the first cases of chol-
era appeared, DIR. Simmons was without a
medical assistant, and from the large num-
Der of workmen recently brought to the
post was constantly and actively engaged
in his professional duties. I have repeat
edly found him in the morning in his at
tendance at the hospital worn and jaded
from loss of sleep. This was the case also
for several successive days to my knowl-
edge, after the fearful epidemic broke out
I was not therefore surprised to learn, on
Thursday (the cholera broke out on the
previous Sunday that DIR. Simmons was
very seriously Ill from the disease, and on
Friday morning I went up to the post to see
him. I found him entirely prostrated by
the attack of cholera and long continued
loss of sleep. He was about leaving with
his family, intending to stop at. the Wild
river, but finding no accommodations there
proceeded to the Blue and finally to ST..
Mary's Mission. DIR. Whiteborn had pre-
viously been sent for to assist DIR. Simmons,
and was at the post prior to the departure
of the latter. 1t is not necessary to multi
ply words, but no one who knows the soli-
citude always shown by DIR. Simmons for
the sick under his charge, but must feel
panied by the spread of rumors so injurious
and so utterly untrue.
Very respectfully, J. S. B.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-08-25
DeEasCare Treaty.
KANSAS TERRITORY, Aug. 90, 1S5

Kansas TERRITORY, Aug. 70, 1855.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Dear Sir: As I hear a great deal said
about the nomination of Col. Isacks for the
Office of Territorial Delegate, I am curious
to know how he stands towards the Della
ware squatters. Can you inform me if he is
in favor of change of treaty with the
Delaware Indians, and if he will use his
influence to effect modification In the
treaty, if sent to Congress
By replying to these queries. through
the columns of the Herald, you viii much
oblige a SQUATTER. .
Col. A J. Isacks is decidedly in favor OF
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-08-25


The incompleteness of that investigation
at that time, prevented its being spoken of
explicitly BY this Departments but it Ras
taken for granted that you would have
cheerfully volunteered explanations upon
this subject. go far as you were concerned,
more particularly as you had summoned
the Legislative assembly Of the Territory to
meet at one of the places referred to, de-
nominated, in your official proclamation,
"Pawnee City,
I have, therefore, by direction of the
President, to notify you that your functions
and authority as Governor of the Territory
of Kansas are hereby terminated.
am, Sir, respectfully, your obedient
servant, WILLIAM HUNTER,
Acting Secretary of State.
ANDREW III. REEDER, Esq.
Governor efthe Territory of Kansas.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-08-25
MEssRs ED1ToRs-I see an article i

MEssRs ED1ToRs-I see an article in
the Register which seems to implicate the
Post Master at this place or Weston OF
gross neglect of duty, to which ] will only
say that all the matter the Register has
ever mailed has gone promptly forward, ex-
cept in few instances when the bags
have been so full that it could not possibly
be crowded In; and in that case did not
feel authorised OF inclined to take out other
mail matter to mail the Registers. The
Register will please place this gross neglect
upon the proper shoulders, as disagreeaPle
as the task may be.
LEWIS N. REEs, p. M
Leavenworth City K. 7.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-08-25
Oar legislature.

The ction of our Legislative Assembly,
from the very commencement of its session,
has been criticised and denounced In the
severest manner blythe entire northern press.
When our Legislators adopted the laws OF
Missouri, pro tem,-until they could enact
others-the act was denounced by the Abo-
lition Press as an unparelled assumption
of Legislative power. and withour a pre-
cedent in the annals of the American his
tory. This, however, is shown to be false
by the Louisville Journal, which SAYS -
The Congress of the United States
did just the very same thing in reference
to the Territory of Oregon that the Leg
islature of Kansas has done. When Ore
gon was erected into Territory, Con-
gress adopted the laws of Iowa, and ex-
tended them over Oregon, although the
two countries are more than two thousand
miles apart. The Legislaturesof Kansas
having recognized the existence of sla-
very in the Territory, it was right and
proper to adopt the laws of Missouri until
there could be time to frame others Any
laws were better than anarchy
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-08-25

A ToAsT By A PRINTER.-At the
Fraklin festival recently held in Lowell,
Massachusetts,, the following sentiment was
proposed, and most heartily responded to
BY the company.
The Printer-the master Of alltrades.-
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-08-25
SHAWNEE Mission, J
Aug. 20, 1856. (

DEAR SIR:I see a call on me to run
for Mayor of Leavenworth. My name is
in the hands of my friends. I have no
disposition to urge any claims to the posi-
ton; if it thought prudent to run me, I
will freely accept the Office, If elected,
and shall deem it an honor and high
mark of distinction to be the first Mayor
of City which is fast growing to future
greatness
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-08-25

He beats the farmer with. his fas. s.aos9
the carpenter with his rslls. and the mas6n
IN setting up tall columns he surpasses
the lawyer and doctor Il attending to his
case and beats the parson in the manage
ment Of the devil.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-08-25

a change of Treaty with the Delaware In
dians, and if sent to Congress will battle for
such modification IN the Treaty as will
enable the Delaware squatters to secure
their lands by the payment of 1925 per
acre. This we can assure the Delaware
squatters Col. Isacks viii do if elected to
Congress. HERALD.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-08-25
Yours truly,
R.. r. REES.

WIN. H. ADAMS, Esa.
Mr.. Rees is one of our oldest and most
energetic citizens, and possesses every
qualification to make an active and eff
cient Mayor. We hope he may be elected.
Ed. HERALD,
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-08-25

APoLoGEr1c.-Owing to our absence
during the greater portion of the week, -oc-
casioned by sickness in our family, we
must ask the indulgence of our readers for
the absence of, our usual amount of edito-
rial matter.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-08-25
NOTIGE-

mile creek, which have not been shorn this wear.
marked two crops and two splits in the right
ear. The owner by calling can obtain them.
= G8G.W. STARNS.
Z. T. August 22nd, 1855.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-08-25
The .NguO2.UIEu.

In our last issue we published a call from
" MANY VoTERs," urging Hon. R. R. Rees
to become candidate for the Mayoralty
of this City; to which Mr.. Rees makes
the following response:
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-08-25
ST. LOUIS CASH STORE.
GEO. WHITE. A. C. FIELDS.
1K0hSko Rs N:oz1a

Nails, CrockeryUare,
Groceries &C.,
Have just arrived with large and well selected
stock of new and fashionable Goods, suitable to
the wants of the People Generally, which they
are now opening and will sell at the lowest Cash
Prices.
STAPLE AND FANCY GOODS,
Consisting in part of Cassimeres, Satinets,
Tweeds, Corduroys, Vestings, Sheetinss, Irish
Linens, Table Cloths, Jaconets, Swiss Muslins,
Bobbinets, Collars, Undersleeves and Chime
setts, Delaines, Poplins, Alapaccas, Mohairs
and Silk Lustres Also, Mitts, Gloves and Ho-
siery of every kind and quality, Notions and
Sundries, Bonnet Ribbons, Taffeta and Satin
Ribbons, Threads, Pins, Sewing Silks, Edgings
and Laces, Combs, Brushes, Buttons, Perfumer-
les, Hair Oils, Fancy Toilet and Shaving Soaps,
Looking Glasses sc.
READY MADE CLOTHING,
of every Style and Quality; also, a splendid as
sortment of Boots and Shoes, for Ladies, Cen
tlemen, Misses and Children.
HARDWARE, NAILS, AND CUTLERY,
Anvils, Shoyels and Spades, Scoops, Forks.
Hames, Log and Trace Chains, Hammers,
Hatchets, Axes, Augers, Bits, Chizels, Saws,
also Wooden Ware, Tubs, Buckets, Wash
Boards. Brooms, Selves and Bail Boxes also,
general assortment of Family Groceries,
Sugars, Teas, Coffee, Molasses, Rice, Can
dies, Pepper, Spice, Salara5ns, StaPcn, Vinegar,
Ginger, Yeast Powders, Putty, Powder, Shot,
Lead and Gun Caps sc. Farmers, Emigrants,
Surveying Parties and Citizens of Leavenworth
City and Vicinity will find it to their interest
to call at the st. Louis Store and examine their
goods, before purchasing elsewhere, for White
and Fields are always on hand, ready and will
ling to show their goods, knowing that they
will bear inspection, as they were selected by
their own hands, expressly for this market. All
goods warranted as recommended at the st:
Louis Store, on Main Street, next door below
Roundy's Furniture Store.
N. B. On hand and for sale, a superb assort-
-ment of fine Cigars, and chewing Tobacco
Leavenworth City, K. T., August 18, 1855.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-08-25

To the Voters Of the City of Leauenworth
THE undersigned have been appointed Judges
l. of the first Election to be field under the
City Charter for the City of Leavenworth-
They will, therefore, hold an election for Mayor
and nine Councilmen, On the first Monday in
September, A. D. 1855.
JOHN II. DAY.
VIM. H. ADAMS.
LEWIS n. REES.
City of Leayenworth,
18th August, 1855.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-08-25
Ras. StW.es.

JAMES e. D.aRST,
Dealer in Foreign and Domestic Wines, Liq-
uors, Etc No. Leyee, City Buildings, St.
Louis, Mo.
Recti6er of Whisky and Manufactures of Do
mestic Liquors. August 18th.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-08-25

900 BUSHELS extra seed wheat, new
LOU crop, Just received, and for sale by
August 18th. LEWIS N. REES.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-08-25

~Of our fourteen Presidents. NOT enc
was citizen OF a grens citys
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-08-25

The letter of the Secretary of State dis
missing Gov. Reeder from Office has made
its appearance. Here follows copy:
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-08-25
REEDER'S LETTER OF DISMISSAL.

D C. Halbert. and 40 others.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-08-25

Have just arrived with large and well selected
stock of new and fashionable Goods, suitable to
the wants of the People Generally, which they
are now opening and will sell at the lowest Cash
Demoine courier., 1855-04-05
Illinois Politics.

The Alton Telegraph notices q rumor
from Springfield. that Governor Matte.
son. disregarding the choice of a United
States Senator by the Legislature, has
resolved to declare that election void.
and to fill the vacancy by the appoint.
ment of Gen. SHIELDS.
Another rumor is, that p. B. Fouke,
Esq, of Belleville, 10 forthwith to issue
out a writ Of mandamus from the Su.
preme Court. requiring the Governor TO
issue a certificate of election to him 40
Representative from the st. Clair Dis
trict. Mr.. Fouke will assume that the
votes cast for Judge -TRuMBULL were
void, he being at The time a Judge of the
Supreme Court, and the constitution re.
s.ric.ing him from being elected to any
Office during his tern. Of Judicial service.
The restriction 10 a very ridiculous one,
and should not be suffered TO remain in
that ins.rument.-Mo. Rep.
Demoine courier., 1855-04-05
THE Till

GoDEY's LADy's Book for April has
come to hand. The engravings are very
fine. and the fashion plates are beautiful.
Plenty o choice reading is always found
in Godey's
PETERsoN's for this month contains a
fine engraving Of "Mcses Splitting the
Rock" the usual beautiful Fashion plate
and other engravings too numerous too
mention. By the way the excellent
story on the first page of .o-days paper
is from P~eterson's. For short and pithy
stories it excels.
GRAHAn's for this month contains q
splendid engraving Of "Mary Queen Of
Sco,s,"a beautiful Fashion Plate, a Piece
Of Music, and Sips from Punch enough
to make the side ache with laughter
In this No. is commenced MARY Stuart,
a Romance Of History" which will
doubtless be very interesting.
ARTHuR's MAGAZINE for April vie.
with any Of it's competitors both in .y.
biography and literary contents. Arshur'a
is always good.
Demoine courier., 1855-04-05
Oregon Territory.

The Legislature Of Oregon adj ourned
on the lst Of Feb. .
There 10 general complain, among
the Oregon papers Of dull times.
A Wing Territorial Convention, to
nominate a Delegate to Congress, has
been called. to meet at Corvallis, on the
9Th Of April next,
The Portland Oregonian, Of the 10Th
Feb, says tina. the steamboats, are run
ming with good freigh,s, large quantities
of which are accommodating along the river
for shipmen. 10 California. and advises
the farmers TO sell il they can geta living
profit.
At the last accounts the Indians were
quiet q, Walla. Walla.
Gen. Palmer. Superintendent Of In
dian Affairs ia Oregon Territory. informs
the Oregonian that he has completed an
arrangement wi,hlhe Indians for the ex-
tinguishment Of their title to all lands in
the Willamette Valley.
Demoine courier., 1855-04-05
A r RIVAL OF THE ASIA.
Halifax, March 80,

TIE royal mail steamship Asia arrived
at this por. last night, en- route for Bos.
ton.
The dates from Liverpool are to Sa,ur.
day, l7ih inst, n week later than by
the Atlantic.
No event of striking importance had
occurred during the week. Public as:en-
ton has generally csntercd on the doings
Of the Vienna Conference which was
formally inaugurated on the 18th March.
Hopes and fears were about equally bal.
anced az to the probability of peace re-
sulting from tina, conference. q.
From the seat of war, the most impor.
tant statement is. ,ha, the allies have re-
opened the fire on Se~pastopol. and with
good effect.
Tie Roebuck Committee was still
prosecuting it's inquiries into the conducts
Of the war.
A manifesto from the new Emperor of
Russia 10 his army 10 interpreted az q
war!ike demonstration.
Demoine courier., 1855-04-05
New York, March 90.

The Washington correspondent Of the
Courier and Enquirer, telegrsphs a. fol.
lows:
The imprisonment OF Vice Consul
Thompson al Havana, will cause serious
difficulty. II is understood Ina, the az.
fair had been considered in the Cabinet
yesterday and to-day, and that olders
have been given to dispatch q, s,rons nav.
al force TO Cuba to demand an explain.
alton.
The town election Of Deer PAX yes.
terday, resulted in the election Of the
Know Nothing tickle, BY q large MAORI
~.
At Peekskill they were successful by
a majority ranging from $40 TO 42i.
Al Mount Pleasant, White Plains,
Hsrrison. Sea-sdale. &C., in Westches,el
county. the Peoples ticket was elected.
This morning al the Mayors Office
33 girls were sent 10 the P%eniien,iary
on Blackwell's Island for terms from one
TO six months. as vagrants having been
arrested for street walking.
Demoine courier., 1855-04-05
ELECTION OF RAILROAD DIREC
TORS.

AT a meeting Of the stockholders Of thu
Burlington and Missouri River Railroad
Company held in this city on Wedaes
the folio wing Board of Director
wer elected for the ensuing year. viz:
j. F. Joy, of Detroit, Michigan.
w. F. Coolbaugh, Burlington Iowa,
A. w. Carpenter,
&c. Hall,
M. l.. Edwards. Mount Pleasant.
q A. w. Saunders. -
Jesse Williams. Fairfield.
Robert Mckinney.
H. B. Hendershoit, Ouumwa.
Directors organized by elec.ing
A. w. Saundess, Prest.
Lyman Cook, Treas.
Oliver Cock, Sec.
Bur. Tel.