Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
Congressional Convention.

- Congressional Convention.
In nanother place in this paper we pub
lish the proceedings Of the late Congress
ional Convention, held in this Territory
for the nomination of candidate for Con-
gress.
1t is with pride and satisfaction, that
we announce the selection to that Office,
our first choice-GEN. ]. w. WHITFIELD.
No man in the ranks of the P.ro-Slaveryr
party, stands higher than this champion OF
Southern Rights, and none are more
deserving: Serving as he has. his con-
stituents. SO faithfully during the last ses-
sion of Congress, they have endorsed his
course, and rewarded his fidelity, by again
choosing him as their standard bearer
they will prove their devotion to the great
principles of the Pro-Slavery party, and
express their high approval of their late
representive, by giving the nominee of this
Convention, their unanimous support. in
the coming election. We have not the
time this week to speak at length of the
Convention, and the different candidates
before this body, but shall do so in a fu-
ture number. We cannot but state to our
readers, that Col. Isacks, the principal OPP
ponent of Gen. WHITFIELD, acted most
magnanimously, by Withdrawing his name
from the Convention. Fearing the excite
ment between the friends of Gen. W., and
himself, might result In overt acts, which
might jeopardize the. success of the party,
Col. Isacks, evincing a. liberal disposition
and noble heart, readily took that course
which to him seemed best, and which re-
suited in the presentation to the Conyen-
ton his letter published in the proceedings
of the meeting. Col. Isacks viii not be
| forgotten. His manly course has raised
him high in the opinion Of his late OPP
ponent, and his friends. a.ia Ia H,.-t
Much enthusiasm exhibited itself in
the deliberations Of this body, and de-
termination was manifested on the part of
all present on their arrival at home, to
sspull of their coat" and work for our can
didate. and the principles we are so de-
voted to. We cannot but predict for
Gen. WHITFIELD, a tremendous ma jori-
ty in the coming election.
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The FLAG HE SAILED UNDER.-The
Rev. Pardee Butler, who was recently
shipped from this place on raft, left our
town in grand style. On a high pole, Sc
curely fastened to his bark, foated an ex-
tensive flag, on one side of which was
painted a 2:40 horse doing his best, with
Mr.. Butler on his back; immediately be-
hind him carrying one of his sable breth-
rem. He was represented exclaiming ::
"a To the rescue Greely, I've got negro!''
Over the painting, in large, legible letters,
were printed, IS Eastern Abolition Aid
Express The other side of the flag bore
the following inscription:
From .ftchiSon, Kansas Ter.
THE WAY THEY ARE SERVED IN KANSAS.
For Boston! Cargo insured; unavoida-
bic danger of the Missourians, and Mis-
souri, river excepted!
/ Let future emissaries from the north be-
ware. Our hemp crop is sufficient to re-
acard all such scoundrels.
WEST & McAsHAN.-The advertise
ment of this firm, doing business in St. Jo-
seph, Mo-, will be found in another column
We assure our readers that they will find
it to their interest to deal at this house, as
the proprietors are business men who are
noted for their integrity and honesty. Then
goods can be purchased on better terms
: than at other houses. They advertise anc
express desire to sell their goods, which
we are sure will be responded to by the
Squatter Sovereigns of Kansas and Mis-,
r souri,
Still they Come!