The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-06
Iwterestsnrf from Kansas.

SHAWNEE MISSION, Kansas Ter, Aug. q, 1885,
Effort 10 Organize Democratic Party-Approaching
Coacsskon-- Eduoation--Couuy Bounddries-Psrsondl
Affair Betceem Mr.. H. G. Pate and o. II. Bro,oas,
Member, in Which tie Latter .yuccumbs.
strong IL being made 10 establish and vvify the
principles of the old democratic party The citizens Of
Leavenworth held meeting few days ago, adopted re-
solutions Of an administration odor, and recommended
the people of the Territory to hold similar meetings, to
sppoint delegates to convention to meet at Tecumseh
the 30th Of August inst The abotionists of
took part they evide ty hope by this to assist Reeder
and if the organization should succeed, must do be-
the pro slavery go into it with reluctance,
supposing there is the basket of Howers conse-
quel ty, the abolitioniss will command majority and
carry all power for Reeder. However, some Of the old
liners think this organization win unite with the
proslayery party; this is speculation moonshne We
know the old wing party the best organized national
party in the country but fell to pieces from the rotten
ness of the Northern wing slavery. The present ad
mnistTaon has fallen from the highest honor to the
lowest degradation because Of that coalition doctrine in
which attempt made to harmonic two fanatcal
elements. The Know Nothing giant has taken violent
cold from the position of Yankees in Massachusetts, and
now presents pale, consumptive feature, beyond the
reach Of medicine So the democratic party must soon
be swept away from our national annals and live alone
in history The slavery monster like Aaron's rod will
swallow the last expiring party
But Kansas where the strongest prejudices exist each
extreme Of which encouraged by the respective portions
of the Union ii impossible ever to be united on any
general principe-as much impossible as to mix oil and
water We tired and Disguised with the old parties
the slavery is the only issue. No true Southern
this Territory viii unite in any such organization
unite in one brothery body with dissimar nurture edu
cation and principles they do the history OF this
country teaches us they will soon dsband so you may
rely on Pierce and democracy are at discount IN TINS
The time for holding convention to nominate pro
slavery representative Congress is at hand The
Whitfield star has passed the meridian he Is too much
administration and too dull Colonel Isaacks is talent
ed and finn young man. the very kind Kansas will re,
quire session. when the revision Of her laws will
fake place. She wants some one who will stand up bold
w. with Northern sympathy and Observation-Disclosures 1t
is reduced to settlement Kansas must have assistance
from The North next session Of Congress- or she will go
and young in convention will support Col Isaacks.
Isaacks is gaining ground every day.
me are %,nang up hdrss IN .
Town corporations, &c, through like wheat through
machine.
Layenworth and Territorial university at Douglas,
the Cav river two miles from lie Compton The size h said
10 be most delightful; also act establishing common
This speaks volumes for Territory All seem inclined
10 encourage every bill in reference TO education If II be
reasonable.
Yesterday afternoon, just before adjournment every
thrown into establishment by reading the follow
ing card which put into the hands OF members =
PERSONAL AFFAIR.
Clay Pate win make few remarks touching personal
neon, Immediately after the adjournment OF the House
:. NJ. l.. School, Aug ~, 1900
Mr. Pate took his stand the steps fronting Legisa-
tive Hall, and remarked in substance as folows:-
.tCentlemen-On the 25th Of July last the Kansas
Hou of Representatives went into Committee OF the
Whole Reeders veto message Several members spoke
Amongst the speakers Mr. o. H. Browne. As mem
Der OF tie House Mr.. Browne had right to speak
respondent Of the 50 L0iis Republican had right to
cicise his speech but Mr. Browne did not think for
it seems subsequent occasion, that he attacked
in my absence in disrespectul manner Gentlemen told
that Brownies remarks insulting. Not satisfied
with hearsay, / addressed hum a note, asking
him il he had intended to insult not,
and 10 answer by letter, or in public manner
(Heie the speaker read the mote Mr. Browne sent
word that he would write out his speech aud submit il
TO whether il insulting; nearly week passed and
written speech came. My friend Mr.. McheRp then
wrote note TO Mr.. Browne politely requesting
pati, n. He replied shat he was stranger to Mr..
late personally, and therefore could not entertain any
Personal intentions concerning him. Here note ready
Perhaps MIR. Browne cannot insult man he does not
know; but he cannot he differs from most others This
apology not satisfactory and told him so in note
in which asked him 10 yes or no. as to whether he
intended an insult or not (Here note read) He pro-
ms ed to answer but did not. gave him ample time TO
DO Now, think that Mr. Browne ati aid to say
lie intended TO insult and he afraid TO say that
he did not intend. come here, then, to declare in
your hearng-as would in the hearing Of all the world
that o. H. Browne member OF the Kansas House Of Rep
lei en,a,ives, is a coward"
This created considerable excitement. and talk. Mr.
Browne has not, and as understand does not intend
10 resent The insult. c. W. n.