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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
Our Material.

The type for the Herald Of Freedom
are entirely new, and from the extensive
Cincinnati Type Foundery, under the su-
perintendence of L. Z. WELLS, Esq, who,
by the way, We found to be very gentle
manly in his intercourse, and just such
a man as printers love to do business
with-he understands his calling. We
wish We could say the same of his law
yer, alexander Tod, who, we believe, has
an Office on Fourth street.
Our press is also new, from the estab-
lishment of A. B. TAYLOR IL Co., n. Y.
1t is the most perfect machine for nice
printing we ever worked with. We
trust we shall be able to convince our
readers, by observation, that we can do
work fully equal to any Office in the
United States.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06


FrcesOil votes. there was but little iiitefest'
manifested as 10 who received the votes,
whether Wakefield, Flenniken. erany 9th
e- nlaa. except Whitfield. For myself,
/ urged and asked no man to vote fer one
candidate, or refrain from. voting for any
other; but simply t,ld for whom should
vote, and why voted fer him. As for
the "poxers that BE-" On any particular
set of men voting for any particular man,
it is most absurd nonsense, We have NO
distinction of that sort at this settlement,
and he who runs NAV see it and no one
but a man who has spent great part of
his life in declaiming against all govern
ments in general. and that of the United
States in particular. would have seen any
difference in the position of the voters for
the different candidates; for there Was
none. Many of the strongest and warm
est-hearted Fpesoil men in Lawrence so-
ted for Ffenniken as eonseientiousiy rs
ever a man voted for John p. Hale or
Garrison: and i'm the contest before us,
they viii be found fighting nanfully. for
Godaud Liberty, while such men as the
correspondent of the Tribune will fold
their arms, look on, and find fault with
everybody that will not do likewise; and
even should all follow their example, then
they would find fault. But, Thank Hear-
en-, / am accountable to God and human
ity for my conduct, and not TO dogs in the
manger, or tn men who initiate their ex-
ample. c. ROBINSON.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
Our Terms.

We cannot afford the Herald Of Free
dom farthing less than $500 a year,
either in clubs or otherwise. The exor-
bitant rates we are compelled to pay for
freight, and the high prices of labor
demand high prices in return, and yet
we have put the paper down to eastern
prices; nevertheless, there are persons
who desire it TO be lower. One gentle
man sends us dollar, and demands the
Herald a year in payment. We have
only one course to pursue, either to re-
fund him the money, or credit him six
months subscription. We take the latter
course, as we shall with all who attempt
TO be favored at our expense.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
The Tourist.

1t affords us pleasure to introduce the
reader this week to our TOURIST, who,
over the signature of HENo, has com
menced No. of his series. He COM
mences with his visit to the Wyandotts.
Next week he gives us the benefit of a
short ramble into the Territory. His
letters will be found more interesting as
he progresses in his travels. Our east
ern exchanges would do well to peruse
them. Such as see fit TO copy will bear
in mind that they are written for, and
paid for by US, and We will thank them
to give us the usual credit. Unless sick
ness intervenes, the series will be con-
tinued through the winter.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
Passage to Kansas.

In future number We shall give a
large amount of valuable information to
persons as to the mode of coming to
Kansas, what to bring, Of the various
routes, and the cheapest and best modes
of travelling. The information will be
worth hundreds of dollars to every party
coming from the East to Kansas, and
will save each individual from five to ten
times the cost of years subscription to
the Herald. 1t will be well to subscribe
for the paper Immediately to insure a
copy with this all-important information.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
Bituninous Coal.

This article is found in considerable
quantities in the immediate vicinity of
this city, as it is said to be in other parts of
the Territory and isnow used byour black
smiths for mechanical purposes. They
complain that it abounds with sulphur
which Injuries it for their use but they
think it would be very good for heating
purposes. So far as We have observed,
the article is quite inferior to the Pennsyl-
vania coal, nevertheless We believe that
beds of agood quality will be founda as soon
as titles to lands can be perfected. Until
then the occupants hesitate to let the real
value of their claims be known, appre-
hensive of more difficulty in getting their
titles.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
what ia ta

About forty feet below the surface Of
Lawrence is vein of very white sub
stance, some six inches in thickness,
closely resembling chalk. save in weight
and smell, It is about the weight Of
Spanish whiting, with peculiarly Of
smell, not unpleasant, but quite new to
us. supposing it to be whiting We tried
to work it into putty but its chemical
effects upon the oil precluded its use for
that purpose. Having none of the ordi-
nary tests we are unable to. ahalyze IL;
but believe it to be quite valuable.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
E The attention of our agricultul


g The attention of our agricultural
friends is respectfully solicited to the ad-
vertisement of Mr.. Mason, who has a
very large quantity of plants of the
Usage orange at his nursery in Illinois.
He proposes to receive orders from here
at any time prior to the middle of Febru-
airy, and deliver plants in the spring, at
his own expense, at eastern prices. which
is FIVE dollars a thousand. We propose
giving reasonable share of attention to
the propagation and growth of this inval-
uable product to the prairie farmer, and
furnish the public, from time to time, the
result of our observations.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06

= The Weston Reporter says, that
hessrs. Tut d Baker viii put a new and
superior bs,at in the Kansas river trade
an the opening Of nayigats'a nexs season.
We are Informed that Eve gentlemen.
some OF them citizens here, have united
to purchase first-rate steamer for the
samo business Hurrah for Kznsssi We
lave large lot Of freight for points IN
the Territory-and allsortsof it promised
for spring. There viii be plenty Of
business for several boats of the right
kin,i-say is to 10 inches draaght; sz~h
could run ALL the season- Boats of
greater draught eaa ply 9 or ; msashs
Of the year.-ParkriEle, No, Lxrssssyy
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06

Involves a manifest begging of the que
ton Who denies such. conclusion
OF couree II land is pre-empted by OF,
that Is bcsshf 5efore any one else, then
is his own, and the timber also; al
building Eouse thereon would be q tire
pass. admit the conclusion, but cam.
grant the premise begged for; that is. !.
applied tolthe subject matter of the abo,
letter, that We sqaatters have pre-empt.
our lands aipady, even before a govern
ment surveyor has ever seen them.
Agsan ..Whetlier pre-emptioner can
now recover upon his possession, de-,
might admit of argument y ] do not see
that it does tan. One of two Positions
is plain, IL he has = gced title aoT,
there can be no doubt in the matter:
and if he has not one now. viii the getting
of one hereafter enable him tefcreser for
timber no,e cut by others, but iss which
he Las no sort of property at the tine it
was cut? This would seem Ike an ez
post facto operation.
Judge LEooNrTE was applied to for an
injunction inhIbiting one man from cut
ting timber on another's claim aud he
holds a follows in his opinion now before
me:
SHAWNEE Mission, Dee. %, 1854.
Mf DEAR SIR 81 cannot see that I
have authority to issue the injunction
prayed for By Yea.
The pre-cmption act Of Ie4l. seems by
Its phraseology to- contemplate q sarvey
of The lands as indispensable. before any
inchoate right can attach under locations.
The act of the last session, extending
the provisions ef the pre-enption srt to
the Territory. (Ch. fO3. Sec. I2. has q
provi<o in relation to unsarveyed lands !;
but ypu viii see. by reference TO il, that it
requires notice, de-. amounting 10 coadi-
t;ois l.re,edent to the investment Of any
right.
should be very glad to find sufficient
authority to act; but am constrained 10
forbear to do so. fom the convictions 10
which l am led by an examination Of the
subject. Very respectfully, yours, &c,
SAMUEL ID. LEC0MPTE.
This opinion | regard as sound one
| Comment Il UNNECESSARY
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
New Years Present.

Several of our Lawrence friends have
subscribed for the HERALD OF FREEDOM
for a year, to send to eastern friends as
New Years Gifts. Others purpose doing
likewise. Those receiving copies will
understand that they have friends here
who wish to. be remembered weekly,
through the year. 9Ef
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
Thanks.

We are indebted to our active Agent
in Worcester, Mass, for list of one hum
dred subscribers from that city. The
same mail that brought his letter brought
another hundred subscribers from another
source. At this rate our list will soon
number ten thousand. Should all do as
one gentleman did in Poughkeepsie, N.
Y, and subscribe for a hundred copies,
it would take but short time to COM
plete the list.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
Postage.

The postage on the Herald Of Free
dom, to any part Of the United States, is
but twenty-six cents a year, if paid quar-
terly in advance. VIII subscribers re-
member this, and Oh the commencement
Of each quarter pay their six and a half
cents, otherwise it will be double those
rates?
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
uornestead Bin.

Mr.. Dawson has introduced bill IN
to Congress, which donates 56o acres Of
land TO each actual settler who shall To-
cate on the same. We have always ad-
vocated the adoption of a free homestead
law, but we are not satisfied the best
interest of Kansas Territory demands ITS
passage at this time.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
Agents Wanted.

One thousand active Agents, to can
vass for subscribers for the Herald Of
Freedom in all parts of the Union, wanted
Immediately. Persons addressing H. A,
BrLLISGs, Esq, Niagara Temperance
House, Buffalo, N. Y, will receive a
circular by return mail giving all needful
information pertaining to the Agency.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
Adyertisers.

Advertisements, as they are handed
INTO this office. are numbered, and each
have precedence in the column accord
ing to their priority. Advertisers VIII
remember this fact, and if they want
their fasors at the head Of the column Of
New Advertisements" they must pass
them up at an early hour. as
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
Planning MN.

Messrs. S. Il T. KIMBALL, are engaged
in erecting three story frame building
so by so in which they viii place early
in tbs spring saving and planning mill.
They also purpose having door, blind.
and sash factory connected with their
establishment. Their machinery is now
in St. Louis. and will be up the river on
the first opening of the river. They
viii use steam as a motor power.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
Variation of the comn.-a

We learn that there is variation Of
the magnetic needle in this city. from
sae true meridian. of eleven and a half
degrees !. east of north. A clock set by a
line made with the compass, without
regard to this variation. would be over
nan an hour behind time. The streets
y Lawrence we're laid ont by A. D.
ssaRL' City Surveyor, on true meri-
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
FARHERs. ATTEHTT0xt I

nsAGE OR 4 xsE IiEDGEs.- Persosss in xans
about three millions Of plants ready % st. aEsi
will Teleiye orders through g. ". gEszx. Eel..
If fIse Urad Z fjsssa1. fsr any quantity. 20 81
delivered in Isrpnce city. kafEsss Territory, en-
.le sIs ming e ,sayigatiens f,s - athesend. Is
is eHs11msiy ~ PAINT .sj tses On forty fssis IF
2fgutsd. During the Fra two years after h~ib.y
II labor ;,eT ansnIn Essslly brstaxed en- . roY'
~ corp: after wiii,h everything fsyofabse- tiEy
viii asxser ell the ,aFTs. ef rail ffnct. besides
feirig iszfy time mere duEable, Esrif sFdess
desired. i. IL. MASON.
I.rTrs-r-iLtL IGf.. J. q. q. SO.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
Another Territory.

A scheme is on foot by certain uneasy
politicians to organize new Territory
south of Kansas, and extending down to
the 34th degree of latitude, sand between
the Gath and tooth degrees of longi-
tude, embracing an area of $4,000, 600
acres, with the name of Neosho. The
bill throws the whole country open to
slavery. We shall hear more about this
subject in due time.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
Annexation.

The Sandwich Islands are about being
annexed to the United States. The
treaty has been signed by King Kame-
hameha, and is now waiting the sigma
ture of the heir apparent to the throne.
This will afford another fruitful theme
for the discussion of the slavery ques-
ton. If it is passed over until the next
Congress meets. it viii not come into
the Union without applying to it the
principles of the Wilmet proviso.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
Currency,

Subscribers in the western States may
forward their subscriptions in bills. on
the State Bank of Ohio. Those who can
send Missouri currency viii oblige US
by doing so. Eastern subscriptions may
be made in notes on any sound bank in
New York or Massachusetts,.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
1ast Medium for ADVERTISING.

Business men at Kansas city, Park
vile, and st. Louis, will find it to their
advantage to advertise in thg-Herald Of
Freedom. Our very large circulation in
the Territory. added to the thousands of
readers in the East-many of whom will
remove thither early in the spring-must
make our paper the best advertising me-
dunn in the Territory. We work this
week an edition of 2, 500, and will pro-
bablv double it within five weeks.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
The f1fesale Of Efeseon.
Lawrence. Saturday, January 6. '55.

~Wewant Pressnan Immediately.
Aperson in good health, of a strong frame.
and some mechanical genius, can find en-
nloyment for the next three months by
application at this Office.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
Kansas AthAneum.

A meeting of the Athaneum will be
held on Tuesday evening, the 9th inst,
at y o'clock, at st. Nicholas Hall.
The Introductory lecture of the course
will be delivered by the President, j. s.
EMERY Esq. Subject: Popular Elo-
quence."
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
Correspondence.
a Letter of Inquiries Answered.

Mr.. EDIroR The following is one of
many letters that are continually coming
to the agents of the Emigrant Aid Conn
pany, and others; and if you will pub
lish this with the accompanying answers,
it may save much time in letter-writing.
Truly yours, G. r.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06

EF Reader, don't forget to peruse our
business directory this week. 1t will be
considerably heightened next week
Should YOU have occasion to employ pro-
fessional services, by all means extend
your patronage to Those who advertise.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
L.aree Esh

We saw large catfish at the butchery
of LITcuF1ELD & BuRLEIGH, in this city,
few days ago, which was caught in the
Kansas river, weighing seventy-six lbs.,
and measuring about four feet in length
1t made delightful repast for many oI
our citizens. -
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
Presidents Message.

City subscribers wishing copies Of tho
Presidents message, will be supplied
gratis by applying at the Herald Of Free
dom Office.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06

@School and Miscellaneous books,
letter and cap paper, envelopes, pens, PEN
holders de-, for sale at the HERALD OF
FREEDOM Office. r.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
ORIGINAL Poetry.

A fine original poem from Rev. p. P.
Fowler, will be found on our fourth
page. He is beautiful writer, and will
favor us at bis convenience with contri-
buttons from his pen.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06

H Exchanges. and correspondents.
will oblige by addressing us in future at
Lawrence, Kansas T. Everything SO
directed will come to Us safely.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06

fE Amy person in possession of news
from any part of the Territory, will confer
a favor on us by acquainting us with the
fonf
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06

We are requested to state that Rev. Mr..
HUTCHINSON, of the Christian denomina-
ton, will preach at the clearinghouse of
Mr.. KENNEDY, in this city, on next Sab
bath, at 81 o'clock in the afternoon ; also
in the evening.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
A Carrier.

As soon as we get our city list of sub
seribers made up. we shall distribute our
papers through town by carrier. This
will be matter of very great convenience
IN all
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06

~ We had not sufficient leisure to
prepare list of Market quotations for this
number of our paper but will do so in
time for our next.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06

E Copies of the HERALD OF FREE
DOM, nicely done up in wrappers for mail
ing, can be procured at this Office for FIVE
cents copy.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
FRUTT TREEs FoR YAFsAs.-

AJEaRLY al tle Trading Ffuits ~ Enrsse snd
Randolph SHrsrfisr. t'rarford esunty, FenHH-
All orders FROM q. ". BEoss. Esfs- will fe-
csisp prompt attstioli. who siii set ~ Azsslt et
LawTrIsec tisy. Kansas Territory. in forwarding
uFs!t.fs for Tres nj our risk. y. Il. HOBBS.
R.,t,of,f-,s. Ian. & IS. 49, sss1
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
GARnEH SEEDS.

FTlIIE inhabitants ~ Kas.sa. Ttssssssy are rs'-
,rStfuily iif,fms-i that tss sslsETibeT has in
warehouse ut ~. I<fnr twenty -ssre boxes cf Hep
a<s,5r;.i CiAgt.is Sif.se Zach tssx eszta;ns 80
st1ars,t. papers. Tizy siH sFsiys By tIs fifse
siiiua s,essas.r early IN March, 0rdefz rss<iszl
II niy oifke isi l1iwTslcr. z
Jai, n ~ DR.. JOHN Boy
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
Masonic orEarizzsicr-

The Free III lsons instituted Lodge ef
their Order st Sni.hheid. IN this TezrisD-
ry, on the 3Sth Of Nov, ]. W. SzsH,
Master. This We believe TO BE The ira
Lodge organized in the Territory.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
Meteorological Observations at Lawrence.

Editor Herald FIedm DEAR SIR LIN accordance with
table made this commencing
1854 Observations from the
O'Clock after
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06

H Our meteorological table, which
We commence in this number, will be
continued weekly hereafter.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06

EF Hon. THOMAS III. BENTON, will
accept our thanks for valuable Congress
sional Documents.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
Iitehfeld . Burleieh.

DROpRIErOI;S ef she P,ssEEE BoAEsfss-
j. li"rsE LasIt.iioc. Kaisas TrTriscsy- Terms
rcass iabe.
:-s5. Fn.<li meat constantly on hand. st vhslr-
sale OF retail at srir market hOa=e opposite siIs
-'ChHrch.- Dan. .. -
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
n. Slater.
Woodruff House.

DRoDrCE DEALER AND COMMISSION
/ MERCHANT, No. q Les-e, Sc. Louis No.
Jan. g.. IS.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06

ssyfAMGRE. between Third sBd Fourth So,
Jan. 8. ss.@sns DAVID RrSyios-
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06

1t remark these observations taken elevation about
bed of the Kansas and probably about 800 feet above tide
During the months there has much less cloudy and
than the Mississippi The rivers here
of the smaller The
has clear and dry and much loss trouble has been thus far
colds the the United States
year still the people have been living
much exposed for the of comfortable houses.
promptly yielded
fever, and other diseases But few deaths
healthy
parts the United States among large number of people
The northwest wind generally prevails m and perhaps with force
winds occasionally
wind H. CLARK M. ID.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06

er Several important articles ia type
are omitted FOR want Of room,
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
Important correspondencs.

Extract from aletter of Gov. REEpER,
addressed to ]. s. EMERY, Esq, of this
city:
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-06
s,eambcats on Karas.

This opinion | regard as a sound
Comment Is unnecessary.
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-02-16
List of Letters

He EMAINISG Once Richmond Indians the
Z s 18Th day Of February l:5t
drews. JIM Adams. Mr. Aiberss-
Bw Bal sesss ..hAa.e B1sso Mas
Samuel Biniey James Bagne Joserh Berry IL
aa..oa Hsnrsieh ae Bs-sd Iao, BIsi aa.s.
Isaiah Bxler Christian sarreaPe. VIE Brooks Elizabeth
CIV Cavanasa J Charch. Sarah Calfer. Cot
TOM Elizabeth Coin Henry CofkIrs. II Coleman,
by. } b Chapman, Conover, Mar -aret Carney
D-Iiannah Dunn James wing
per Jas Davis Peter D1aont
CO. sn EpRs: 9h1 RI hP' Jas Emory
joseph Fawce:t Francis Fletcher Mar
G-W l. Graves. Mandy Gullarer John Gittin.. W Gray
Graiyva Harmon Gra,Ya iiis Gavt Melissa Gar
Holm Hardland Luther Harris, Henry caspA- Heeman
P1t F-9eth Hire Maze ancoes p@Tid HeaIer.on 2
John Hutton Alex Henry James if.Inilton Heller
Haynes Hin. Anna Harroan, Elizabeth hofeman
J-sasannah Jones Caroline Nathan Jessup Lyd
is Jessip r IL Johnson. Marzar Jessup-
k-M kenon D kusRer, Catherine King Harriet Kim
KtseIn.an Leonard Henry KrireIl W Kern-
L-Parthena Lamb :, J Long, Clemens Liks
Gee John Nasoa McFaran Miles McMahan Geo Men
denhal Nackey, Daniel Moor, -McDonald. Peter Miller,
PeIsse. Pardiek. P.lnenssry Potter Mar
RMary Reed ?. James Redkey. VIM A Robinson, Mary Is
Read . Cinnie Rail, Jacob Reeves. John Reid
s-Nr saIf John sttcksr. Samuel Smith.
Slembrink, Stanley. Mr., Eliza Scott Stem
sayiIIe sehnivy. VIVA shippen.
Elizabeth sullivan. N small Shepherd Mary Thomas
Manove Tucker susanaah Thomas Alfred Thay
w-Louisa wehle, Aaron White, Mrs Warner, Ann r
white Alfred Weaver Wright Watkins
Williams. John wilson. Woodruff John Walker Philip Wiz;
Margaret White Wigs Co, Zaehariah Wallace Harriet
Wilson. Williams
u Persons calling letters in the sbeys s VIII please
they ar advertised. JAMES ELDER. P NJ
Ichrnond. February
The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-02-16
FAIR, BUT UNFAIR.


VpE l., J. X. BOSWELL, Of Richmond, Ind
October worked the Leav
Crusher,
o with the
number Of revolutions The Little
Mill. and
S+ while the Levitt mill only costs SD On
Little
Crusher
hurried home from Michigan City, to
Ni-aut 10! the Little Giant worked
They which the farmer 500 and is
mill that
80 revolutions and the Lesvitt Mill in Al "a The Leayl MIL
good order Large Giant
The
crushed and in "a revolutions
these
will the residence Of j.
X. called He will also another
Mill the ground the Depot where formerly stood
IT , Mills and Territory for sale.
1855. S-N