The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-03-03
Complimentary.
Herald of Freedom.

We have received the second number
of the Kansas Herald of Freedom, large,
able, and beautiful weekly journal estab-
lished at Lawrence city, by 6. w. BRowN
& Co. 1t is dated January 9th, and
would do no discredit to the large, old
towns or cities of the East. The Editor,
G.. w. BRowS, is from Conneausville,
Pa, and seems to be just the man for a
pioneer journalist, as his broad sheet is
filed with interesting matter pertaining
to the young Territory. Considerable
delay was experienced in getting out the
number, the stock and material only ar
irving on the last boat of the season.
Timber being too scarce at Lawrence to
indulge in the luxury of a log cabin Office.
the publishers waited until a saw-mill
was put in operation, then erected frame
structure 18 by 80, a story and a half
high. This Office was not completed un-
til the 1st of January. The distribution
of type was commenced on Christmas
evening, though there was no roof on the
building. The building is made of green
cottonwood boards from Is TO 90 inches
in width, and the editor says, "unless
We err, it viii be well ventilated by
spring" The Herald win be issued reg
ularly, as the publishers have four tons
of paper, and ink enough to work it up.
They confidently expect 10000 subscri-
bers, and deserve them. Price of Herald
sc year. They have now number OF
eastern lists ranging from % to 100, an
extensive job Office. and have a power
press at New Brighton, on the Ohio, wait
ing the earliest opportunity for transit.
Abundant success to the Herald of Free
DOM Cleveland Herald.
We have received the second number
of the Herald of Freedom, published by
G. w. BRowS & Co., at Lawrence city,
Kansas Territory. It viii be remembered
that we published the prospectus in Au-
gust or September last. Unavoidable
difficulties, attendant upon an undertak-
ing of that kind in completely new
country, have delayed tho publication
until this time. 1t viii now be continued.
and We hope the enterprisiug publishers
will meet with the success their energy
and perseverance so richly merit. Mr..
BRowN left fiourishing paper, the Con-
neautville, Pa, Courier, for the purpose
of establishing himself in the new Terri
tory Of Kansas. and aiding IN securing
the adoption of free institutions therein
The Herald Of Freedom will be an able
advocate of the cause, and will be yalua.
bic to eastern readers who seek informa.
ton in regard to the eountry.-Eliza.
6etktosea, y. T., Post.
The n. Y. Tribune. speaking of ON
enterprise, remarked:
Mr.. BRogx has conducted for years
4 one of the most influential country papers
in Pennsylvania. The zeal Of It's propri'
etor and several of his neighbors for tax.
ing care of Kansas by some better wori
than rssolution-passing, led him to naovs
MS press. type. aad Office there.
It is large and handsomely printed
sheet, and furnished at 92 year. Il i
devoted to making Kansas a free State
and independently Of this leaning toward
Frecsoilism, IS a very interesting and ex
ceIIent paper. Feeling good deal o
interest IN the new Territory, We hope 4
receive the Herald regularIy-E Easton
3D., GaztRe.
We have received number one Of III.
Kansas Herald of Freedom, published a
Lawrence, Kansas Territory. @. w
BRowS & Co.. late OF the Connsaatviil
Pa, CouEieF. ase the editors and publish
ers. The paper IS Neatly gotten mp. Th'
editor says his object VIII be, MOTTO max
war upon the SoEth or It's institutions
but to labor for human freedom IN Kan
sas-so maintain defensive war for tn
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