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

MoRGANTows, IsD., Jan. 25, SO.
Ed. HERALD OF FRKEDoN: Please send
me your valuable paper. We Hoosiers
are quite anxious to hear from your young
and prosperous Territory, upon which
the eyes of the whole of the States are
turned with fraternal interest. The South
claims it as its own ground. for the adop-
ton of those principles which are so det-
rimentaI to humanity and the progress Of
republican institutions, while the North
is aroused with an undying sensation,
which viii not pass off until it sees the
proud banner of human freedom substan-
tally planted, and being nurtured in good
and faithful hands. Should the wither-
ing, biighting curse of slavery be extend
ed over your Territory, long and tedious
viii be Its progress TO a State. The en-
lightened and benign minds of the Union
will shun the association of the high born
aristocrat, whose business it is to deal in
human souls, and send SORROW and des-
pair to the hearts of the oppressed. But
we confidently look for better things of
you. We hope to see genuine principles
tolerated, equal laws and equal rights,
supporting the interest and encourage
ment of free labor, thus stunning alE
those evils which must necessarily attend
slavery; and, instead of growing up me-
gro-drivers, puffed, ignorant, and aristo-
cratic, build school houses, railroads, adj
vance in arts and science, and become q;
wise and prosperous State. freed from ths-
sin and iniquity of slavery. Yours,
ssss = p. NJ. K
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-10
The Climate of Kansas.

1t will be noticed that We have In our
columns to-day synopsis of the range
of. the thermometer during the winter
months thus far. From this synopsis,
which We know to have been prepared
with the utmost care, our friends at dis
tahce can be as well informed in reference
TO the severity of the winter in Kansas
as though they were living on the ground.
We are the more anxious to call particu-
lar attention to this subject, from the fact
that false impressions in reference to it
are, to considerable extent, entertained.
Not long since, in taking up one of our
eastern exchanges, we were not little
amused at a communication in it, pur-
porting to come from person who had
resided for a few years on the spot where
we now write. What could have been
the object of the writer we can scarcely
imagine but certainly it could not have
been to give correct information in refer
ence to the climate of Kansas for expe-
rience has demonstrated directly the re-
verse of all his revelations. Instead of a
climate SO rigorous as he described, "in
which animals are frozen to death while
feeding in the river bottoms, or travelling
in the open prairie, and human beings are
driven, as for their lives, to the closest
and best protected houses" We have al
most perennial spring. so far as atmos-
phere is concerned. But once has the
mercury gone down to zero; and BY
those long on the ground we are assured
that this is an uncommon occurrence ;
while the mean of all the observations
viii average only at the freezing point.
Where, weiwould ask, could more de-
lightful winter temperature be found ?
But by this we do not intend to convey
the idea that there has been No suf-
fering the present winter. The prepara-
tons for defense against even moderate
cold have been, from the necessity of the
case, so insufficient, that not little suf-
fering has existed but place the same
tenements which we inhabit here, in any
northern or eastern State, and human
beings could not iye m them in fact,
some have, during the entire season thus
far, occupied only canvas tents and it
is only in such circumstances, and with
out sufficient clothing, that such case
as was mentioned in our last issue could
occur. There can be no danger of freez-
ing to death, unless, as is sometimes the
case, the persons are in an entirely desti-
tute condition; and as to animals freez-
ing, after having starved to death, as
many are left to do, they may freeze
not before. None who have designed to
make Kansas their homes need be deter
red from coming from any fear in respect
to extreme cold. When the time shall
arrive that we shall be surrounded with
the comforts and conveniences of the
older States, such thing as discomfort
on this account will be unknown.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-10
Free State Meeting.

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A preliminary meeting, for the pur-
pose of organizing Free State Society,
which should use all its influence to Sc
cure the prohibition Of slavery in Kan
sas, was held at the residence of DR.
Wood, on the 99th of January, 1855. S
| S. SNYDER asappointed Chairman, and
JoHs SPEER, Secretary, and the follow
ing gentlemen a committee TO prepare a
constitution, &c: r. G. Elliott, w. Tack
ct, j. F. Wilson, S. Y. Lum, a. Finch,
S. C. Stafford, S. C. Pomeroy, J. Speer,
C. Stearns, E. D. Ladd,. S. j. Willis. j.
Day, E. Chapman, S. F. Tappan, ]. Gar
win. The meeting then adjourned, to
assemble at the Lawrence House on the
1st of February.
The meeting assembled pursuant to ad-
iournment. Col. Stafford being called
upon, stated the object of the meeting to
be TO organize a Free State Society, for
the purpose of promoting free State prin-
ciples, Independent of all local or personal
issues. Mr. R. G. Elliott, chairman oi
The committee appointed for thatpurpose,
then presented preamble and constitu-
ton. Two other preambles, which were
understood to have been previously be-
fore the committee, were called for by the
meeting-one of which was drawn up by
Mr.. c. Stearns, and the other by Col
H. G. Saford. The different preambles
were discussed at considerable length.
Mr. Willis was opposed 10 the adop-
tion of the first report-not because he
objected TO its sentiments, but because II
was not sufficiently liberal to secure the
corporation Of all free State men. The
preamble drawn up by Mr.. Stearns met
his entire appreciation.
Mr. Lum spoke briefly in opposition tc
the preamble Of the committee, and in
! favor Of that of Mr.. Stearns, for the same
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-10
Governor Rseder.

We have been reliably informed that
his Freesoil Excellency, Gov. Reeder, has
been careful in large majority of instan-
ces, to appoint to the offices of Justice
of the Peace, Constable, and other Off
GERS in Kansas Territory, men of aboli-
tion Freesoil principles. H h4
We believe it to be due to the citizens
of Missouri that President Pierce remove
the Freesoil Governor, and put in his
stead some man entertaining different no.
tions and principles upon the great ques-
ton of slavery, who is in favor of ineor-
porating Kansas Territory with such in
stitutions as those OF our own great State.
And if the President has the power to re-
move his persisting in forcing Reeder
upon the people of Kansas, after the de-
cided manifestations of public opinion in
the recent congressional election in Kan
sas, is, at least in our opinion, more than
reprehensible 49,. a5s
If Kansas be made an asylum for
eastern paupers, and refuge for stolen
negroes, which, from the information We
have received, his Excellency Gov. Reed
er and his Abolition coadjutors are using
every means in their power te bring
about, that portion of Missouri coatigu-
Gus to the Territory must become depop-
ulated. 1t is settled exclusively by slave
holders; and should Kansas be made q
free State, Missouri will then be sur
rounded by Gordon of free States, there
by rendering slave property totally in
valuable and unsafe.
This policy would have the effect of
driving all Shareholders to some country
where their property would be more cer-
tain. Landed property would also. by the
force of circumstances, become valueless,
on account of the fact that it would all
be thrown into market, and none to pur-
chase but northern negro philanthro-
pists. al
We are gratified to see that the citi-
zens of the 18th district in Kansas Ter
ritory have determined not to submit to
the dictation of their Freesoil Governor !;
and have held meeting, where they re-
solved that the people should make their
oaen officers. We hope the same resolve
will be made in every district through
out the Territory.-Riea6xla, Mo-, En-
teTprise. .s sa5.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-10
HISTORICAL DEPARTMENT.

A Historical Department has also beer
provided for in the following report of 8
committee, which has been adopted:
Resolved, That a Historical Depart
mint be established in the Athaneum
and that the officers of this department
consist of one Historian, who shall be
elected by ballot, and shall hold his Office
subject to vacancies or removal.
2. 1t shall be the duty of the Historian
TO collect all facts connected with this de.
partment within the Territory, and shall
record the same in a book kept by him,
and shall present full report of his la
bors to the Board of Regents quarterly.
3. He shall give an account Of the mo-
ncy disbursed in this connection to the
Board of Regents, who shall direct an
appropriation for the same from the treas
ury Of the Association.
4. The first volume of matters in this
department shall be prepared by the His
torian, and published when three hun.
dred octave pages shall have been pro
cured
The committee also suggest that al
arrangement may be made with the His
torian, whereby a portion of the proceed,
of the sale Of the work, after publication
viii pay the expenses of compilation.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-10

81 WAKARUsA. Feb, 5. 1856.
EDrroR HkRALD OF FREEDoh KNOW
inc that the recent difficulties at Hickory
Point had excited some interest in this
and other districts, I take the liberty of
stating few facts in relation thereto, as
appeared in the trials before ,Justics
Goodin, on Saturday and to-day. 1t
seems that one Mr.. Emory attempted a
settlement upon a disputed claim, Of
which Nathaniel johnson, of that town.
was the pretended owner. Johnson at
tempted to resist his encroachments by
committing various depredations in re-
turn, such aschopping and burning house
logs, de-, dc. A few days after, while
Emory was cutting timber for cabin,
Johnson came up and commenced chop
ping the same for rails. Some harsh Ian
guage having passed between the parties,
Emory, to protect his timber, struck
Johnson with his ak. infiicting severe
wound upon his head. and causing insen-
sibility. At this moment, Messrs. Sar-
ley and Kibbee cameup, and upon learn
ing the fact. said to Emory that it would
not be safe for him to remain in that vi
cinity-upon which Emory left the spot.
Kibbee and Sarley Immediately pro-
ceeded to Lawrence, and procured war
rant, upon which said Emory was arrest
ed, and, on examination. held in the sum
fof $500 to appear at the first term of the
District Court to answer to the charge of
assault with intent to kill. Emory, in
return, made complaint against Messrs.
Johnson, Sarley, and Kibbee, for threat
ening to take life, which trial took place
to-day at one o'cloek, P. NJ, before Justice
Goodin. ]. Curtiss, Esq, appeared as
counsel for prosecution S. N. Wood,
ESQ.,, for defense. Upon examination,
however, Messrs. Sarley and Kibbee were
discharged, there not appearing shadow
of evidence to convict them. johnson
was bound over in the sum of $500 to
keep the peace. The defense was man
aged with an adroitness characteristic
Of the counsel Hoping that the people
at Hickory Point may hereafter "dwell
together in unity am, yours, DC,
| PEACE
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-10
IudisDosition.

The Edilorfis stiIl confned.to hisroon,
almost entirely helpless. His disease is
an acute form of infammatory rheuma-
tism, which has extended over his whole
system, and having settled near the heart,
doubts were entertained of his recovery
But as the disease is now assuming a
milder form, we hope soon to see him
well. and occupying the tripod editorial,
when his patrons viii receive the usual
amount of interesting matter. The read
er will. of course, pardon any shorieom,
ings In the present number.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-10
Kickapoo City.

We have been informed that Kickapoo
City is progressing rapidly. It is situa-
ted on the bank of the Missouri river,
nearly opposite Weston, Mo. 1t is about
80 miles north fthis city. Stores, dwell
ling houses. offices, and mechanic shops
have been built. and over twenty build
ings are ia process of erection and under
contract. 4 steam saw-mill has been
erected there, owned by MIR, WILHTrE,
One paper. called the Kansas Pioneer,
is published weekly at that city. Its
principles are pro-slasery, and Its object,
to make Kansas slave State. =
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-10
BYLAWS.

Ruiz L. The committee on questions
shall appoint the disputants on each ques-
ton, and two substitutes, one of each on
the affirmative and one on the negative,
which appointments shall be announced
by the President one week previous to
the discussion ll g esitz 8
9. No member shall beaHowed tospeak
over fifteen minutes ON the same question,
except the disputants. who shall be allow
ed ten minutes in addition, in which to
close debate. = s
s. 1t shall be the duty of the Presi-
dent to deliver an address on entering
upon the duties of his Office.
4. The discussion of the question shall
commence at o'clock, p. NJ, and shall
not continue later than half -pastnine, ex
eept by unanimous consent.
s. Immediately after the discussion a
vote on the merits of the question shall
be taken, members voting aye and no as
their names are called by the Secretary.
g. The Librarian shall file each regular
newspaper when received, and such pa
pers shall remain on file six weeks He
shall also file all papers received from in
dividuals, and continue the same on file
one week. . q fp bea
z. The Librarian shall keep the room
| lighted from the usual time of lighting
until nine O'Clock each evening in the
week.
8. The Librarian shall keep the library
open from l to 3 O'Clock, P. NJ, on Tues
day and Saturday of each week, for the
purpose of drawing books. a't
8. No member shall have more than
two books from the library at the same
time; and all books shall be returned
within two weeks from the time of draw
ing the same, undera penalty of twenty
FIVE cents for each week they may be kept
out.
10. The Librarian shall examine each
book on its return, and for all injuries to
the same shall fix the amount of damage,
according to the value of the book and
damage done, and charge the same to the
person who had the same. In case of
dissatisfaction with the assessmentof dam
age, the party aggrieyed may appeal from
the decision of the Librarian to the Board
of Regents.
IL. No member shall lend book to
any person out of his family.
19. 1t shall be the duty of the Libra
rian to cover, with substantial paper, all
books received into the library, and in
dorse the titles, volumes, DC, on the
back before they are allowed to be taken
| from the library.
13. The regular weekly meetings of
| the Association shall be devoted, first, to
lectures and essays, and, second, to de-
bates, alternately.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-10
Lectures on Kausas.

We read in some Of our eastesn e1-
changes that our friend. Mr.. ,LrkE P.
LIscoLs, IS lecturing in Massachusetts, on
Kansas. Mr. LIscoLs camc out to this
Territory with the second party from
Massachusetts,, which left Boston in An
gust last. He returned to New England
a few weeks since for his family, intend
ing to bring them out carly in Che spring.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-10

member of the Society by signing the
constitution.
The following officers were then elected
for the sssuiug Jesr:: President, r. G..
EII1orr flee President, FL. c. STAFFORD /;
Corresponding Secretary, JoHS SPEER ;
Recording Secretary. E. D. LADD; Treas
urer, S. E.SIMpseS; Executive Commit
tee, L. J. FERRfL, Asos FfNcH, s. Y.
LuM. s. n. WooD, NORMAN ALIEN.
On motion, the meeting adjourned sane
die. s. s. SNYDER, President,
yoHs SrERR. Secretary. sgfgsY
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-10
Aaheneuln Lecture.

The third lecture before the Kansas
Athaneum was delivered on Tuesday
evening last, by yoHs HurcHIssos, Esq
Subjeet-sThought." The next lecture
viii be delivered on Tuesday evening
February Goth. by Mr.. J. B. TArr. of thi'
city, asmesly of Boston, Massachusetts,.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-10

H A communication from Mr.. VIII
liam II. R. Lykins, in reply to vs' YAM
kee,s has been received, but too late for
this paper. Il viii appear in our next
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-10
The 1fefaia Of Freedom.
@. W. GROWN. Editor.
Lawrence. Saturday, Feb. 10, 1855.

~ II. A. BILLNes. Esq. is pnr arthorized
Gsatral iesat for the Herald 4 Freedom. and
sll his contracts pertaining TO the paper viii be
binding on tho firm. Letters addressed to Us al
Buffalo. y. T.. will be promptly attended to by
him. Emigrating parties and individuals, en-
route for Kanrss. passing through Buffalo, ART
requested % giye him call at his Office, No. -
Niagara Temperance House.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-02-10
Constitution and Bylaws of the Kan
Sas AthRueun.

We, the undersigned, feeling the i'm
portance of an institution whose object
shall be the encouragement of literature
and the fine arts, and believing such con-
ducive to the best interests of Kansas, do
hereby form ourselves into Literary As
ISOLATION, and adopt the following
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-04-05
Number 10.

went out and told Kissane there was
something wrong. / did not 20 to Mr..
BurdelPs the next day; Kssane WAS ex-
cited, and said. "This thing has got to
be done to-day" we returned to the
New York Hotel; the forged checks
we're filed up and signed; they were
given to me, and we both came down to
Mr.. Coles room; Cole went out to get
some red ink, and I went and got an
Ink-stand; Kissane then filed ND some
other checks; / then went to the Chemi-
cal Bank. went to the Cashier, and ssid
l wished to make deposit: I had A
paper with list Of droves Of cattle and
hogs upon it; ! said I wished to deposit
some checks, and drew a check to the
amount upon my list, which I showed
to him; he filed me up check; andI
went and got the money from the TEL
Ter; / went across the street, met Cole.
and told him / had got the money; /
told him to send Kissane to place we
had appointed; / was rather scared; I
got into the stage and thought every
person was looking at me; ! got out of
the stage and walked; we were all agi-
tated that morning; got to our place
of meeting and Kissane came up; he
said Cole was scared and so was /, but
there was no occasion for it, as the Bank
would not find it out till the next day; I
gave the money to Kissane, and we went
to my room; be said, "Why did YOU
get it all in $500 bilIs?" I said. .'I
took it as they gave it to me-" he said
he would make Cole 90 to work; he
counted it all out, and said ne would
get the most of the money changed in
the afternoon; he counted out nv share
and Coles; l rolled my money in a
piece of paper; ! do not recollect how
much was my share; Kissane went
down town with the balance of the
money; he did not come back until late;
was frightened, and thought he had
been arrested; ! told him my money
was of no use to me; he said "Here is
some gold, will give you for some;"
said l would go TO Canada; he thought
it was good place for me to go; Kis-
sane went to Coles room; he came back
and said Cole was frightened; we went
to the New York Hotel that night, and
left in the Hudson River cars the next
morning; Kissane had all the money at
where we separated; went
to Buffalo and took the lake boat; he
took the cars; he thought l was going
TO Canada; l went on, however, to
had IS, 500; l do not know what Kis-
sane did with the balance of the money;
don't know whether Cole got any por.
lion of the money.
The Court here adjourned.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-04-05

Inc importance OF tnis last WAS COT
siderably lessoned by the death {
Andre, which his own conduct accelers
tied. Washington hoped and expecte
that the trial would occupy SO muc
time as would suffice for the delivery Q
Arnold into his hands; but Andre a
once ayowed all that was TO be prove,
against him, and his conviction Of cours
followed immediately-on the second.o
October. Circumstances and the usage
of war made it imperative that the exc
cution should be prompt; and he suf
fered on the third.
Champe's design upon Arnold wa
frustrated by what may almost be calles
an accident. 1t was the traitors in
variable custom to walk in the garder
attached to his quarters, before he re
tired to rest-generally about midnight
This garden adjoined narrow alley
and Champe had taken off the pailing:
from the garden fence. replacing them
so loosely that they could be. removed
in a moment. He designed, with the
aid of an associate whom he had Sc
cured, to seize Arnold in the garden,
gag and bind him, and carry him to a
boat which was to be held in readiness
by another associate, at one of the
wharves on the Hudson. The night
was appointed for the enterprise, and
Major Lee was notified to be in post at
Hoboken with party of dragons, and
horses for Arnold and his captors.
Unfortunately, on the very day pre-
ceding the night agreed on, Arnold
changed his quarters, for the greater
convenience of experimenting the en-
barkation of some troops for an expedi-
ton of which he was to have the COM
mand; and Champe himself, with the
legion he had Joined, was sent on board
one Of the transports. Lee therefore
had his midnight ride and watch in vain,
and the traitor escaped the doom that
was prepared for him-to suffer perhaps
a worse punishment in the contempt and
obscurity that attended his after years
in England.
Champe was taken to Virginia, and
found no opportunity of re-joining the
army Of his country until after the juno
ton of Lord CORVALLIS and General
Phillips, at Petersburg. He was re-
ceived by his former associates of the
Partizan Legion with equal surprise and
but the truth OF his story
was quickly known, and won for him
respect and admiration
Being presented by Lee to General
Greene. that commando .oov.cs--l----- =.
horse and money for his journey, and
sent him to General Washington, by
whom he was literally rewarded, and
granted an honorable discharge from
The service, lest, in the vicissitudes of
war, he should fall into the hands of
he British, and be recognized; in which
event he would be sure to undergo the
loom he had endeavored to secure for
he traitor Arnold. He settled in Lou
Ion county, but removed thence, after
some years, to Kentucky, and there
lied.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-04-05
GOOD NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES.

IRoNToN, Owe have the following
additional news from Bro. Chester, in 9
letter dated March l3:
Last Sabbath was the darkest day I
ever witnessed, much more so than the
Sabbath after the meeting Of the Ameri-
Can Board, year ago last October, in
your city.
We had our lamps lighted for the
services Of both the morning and after
noon.
The day was one of great interest to
US. as Church. During the month of
January. we were visited with signs of
refreshing from the presence Of the
Lord. Some began to inquire what
they must do to be saved. and few to
hope in the mercy of Christ. Our
meetings were multiplied, and the mum.
Der Of inquirers increased.
The instrumentalities depended upon,
were, preaching by the pastor, united
prayer by the Church, and visiting from
house to house. .
Several family sltars have been
eIecleu5 ana several new voices nave
begun to be heard, in the circle for
social prayer. E=,-.
As a result of the blessing of God
upon our labors, twenty-five of our
friends have been received to tho
in profession of their faith.
A little more than four years ago,
this Church, sixteen in number, were
gathered in private room on the Sab
bath, for prayer. This was our first
prayer-meeting. We now number
about one hundred and fifty, of whom,
have been added on pro-
fession of their faith.
Our prayer-meetings,- too. have in-
creased, and we have usually about
eighty, in regular weekly attendance.
We feel that our work is not yet done,
,ut hope to see many more among US,
ioon take their stand with US on the
Lords side. - Christian Herald.