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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1855-06-30

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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-13
Territorial Election.

A correspondent inquiries when the
election of members to the Territorial
Legislature viii be held. We cannot
give him the desired information but
think it win not take place until in the
spring, probably about the first of May.
There is no suitable place for conyening
that body, and no business the squatters
care about being transacted at present.
We are all too busy preparing our cabins,
and arranging for the rainy season, which
usually commences about the first of
February, to look after those minor ques-
tions of law. The truth is, we are get
ting along very well without any law,
save that implanted in every mans heart.
Would all live up to the promptings
of that law, and do as he would be done
BY, we should have little occasion for
law makers, law executors, or awexpoun-
ders. We hope the Legislature will not
be convened until midsummer, and af-
ter the surveys have been made The
longer it is deferred, the better for free
dom.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-13
Territorial INDIGNATION Meeting.

We, the sovereign People of Kansas
Territory, are requested to meet at Law
renee City on Thursday, january 11th,
at / O'Clock, A. NJ, to adopt those mea-
sures that will protectus from all moneyed
associations or infiuenees-also, the ty-
rannieal encroachments daily made by the
Lawrence Association. On which occa-
sion there will be speeches made to vim
dicate the Squatter's rightof P Presumption,
and the protection of his Claim until en-
tered. MANY CITIZENS.
The above is verbatim copy of hand
bills which are stuck up in every pronni-
nent place in this city, and said to be on
tile cabin door of nearly every squatter
for miles around. Our large edition
compels us to go to press before the
meeting is held; but we presume we
shall see what we shall see. We are
right glad that measures are being taken
toprotect the squatter from "moneyedas-
sociations," and influences - as it is
not very plentiful article in this market,
and the sooner such influences % are
removed the better for oar pockets.
The next number of our paper will be
looked for with interest by the eastern
reader, as containing the finale of Thurs
days proceedings.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-13

tiles of travelling in North Carolina but
would suppose the nearest railroad route
from Washington city to the Ohio river,
and from there to St. Louis, the preferable
one. The distance must be from eighteen
to two thousand miles.
There are but very few slaves In the
Territory. South of the Kansas river
there are probably none. save those in
the possession of the Indians, or the
Methodist Mission. North of the river
there are said to be very few in the re-
gion of Fort Leayenworth, mostly owned
by government officials.
If the eastern emigration in the spring
is as great as we have reason to believe,
there can be but little doubt about the
issue. 1t must eventually be free
State but the struggle viii be a severe
one.
The land is not in market, but is open
for settlement; and when surveyed, can
be pre-empted. and held until offered for
sale. Until sold it is not subject TO taxas,
hence those who have possession of then
claims desire it to remain in that condi.
ton as long as possible before being
thrown into market.
We have several other letters asking
information, which will be given weekly
until fully answered. These willpost the
reader more fully than through any other
channel.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-13
Company from Kentuckv.

A gentleman on tour of observation
in this Territory, from Kentucky, called
at our Office on Saturday last. He rep
resented company of about one hun
dred persons, composed of farmers and
every class of mechanics, who purpose
removing to this Eden of the world at an
early day in the spring. He expressed
himself delighted with the country
Whether they viii locate new point,
or settle in the vicinity of some oi
the many town sites already selected,
he was not decided. We hail with
pleasure every aetssat settlement made in
the Territory, whether by people of the
northern or southern States and if the
final question of freedom or slavery is
left TO the real voter, we have no fears as
to the result.
~
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-13
The Weather.

The most beautiful weather we ever
experienced during the month of Deem
Der has been in Kansas. The whole
month was characterized by warm days
and moon or starlight nights, the ther-
mometer frequently indicating almost
summer heat. Men were constantly al
work during the day in the open air, and
very generally without coats. Occasion
ally there was day or two OF cold
weather; but not so severe as to prevent
for an hour the continuation of outdoor
employment. The latter part of No
Yember was also mild; but the heavy
winds of the season made exposure in
the open air rather more unpleasant
The last week has been subject to fire.
quent changes, and is specimen, proba,
bly, of Kansas winters. The thermome-
ter ON one occasion was down as low as
6 deg. above zero; but it remained there
only for short time. The atmosphere
is exceedingly dry, and must ultimately
be the general resort of the consumptive,
and those afflicted with pulmonary dis.
eases in general, in winter. 1t seems
impossible for case of consumption te
originate in the climate and if it exists
at all, it must he among those who are
predisposed to it, or who have brought il
here from other localities.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-13
Capitalists.

We are acquainted with no place which
holds out advantages for the investment
of capital equal to those in this city.
There is certainty of Lawrence becom-
ing great point The efforts of its enc
mics to destroy it are but stimulants to
hurry it to greatness. Half dozen
steam saw-mills could be set to work i'm
mediateiy toadvantage. and kepteonstant-
" supplied with timber. An iron foun-
dery and finishing shop would monopo-
lie for years the business of the Terrific
ry. There is none, in fact, of import
ancc between this and st. Louis. A good
engine shop is desideratum which must
be looked after Immediately. There is
no necessity of sending to st. Louis for
every engine wanted in all this Territory,
and it must not be DONE
Besides these, a paper mill-it would
be a mine of wealth to any person able to
put one in operation. All the paper now
used in western Missouri, as indeed in
Iowa, is received through st. Louis
Excellent and unfailing springs of water
can be found suitable for the purpose ;
and rags, which are now valueless, can
be bought at low price in any quantity.
Merchants-there is an opening here i'm
mediately for at least dozen. In fact,
we believe a wholesale establishment
would do good business. Manufac-
turers of agricultural implements would
find no competition this side of st. Louis
and cabinet-makers could supply half of
Missouri with furniture, if they had cap
ital to embark in the business properly.
We want no zone horse" establishments,
as we have an unlimited field to operate
in, and capital only can set all the vari-
Gus machinery in motion needed for SC
large field of enterprise
We hope with the first opening oi
spring to see the capital of New England,
New York, and Pennsylvania making its
way to central America, where it is sure
of meeting an adequate reward for its in
vestment. Two thousand dollars viii
accomplish more now than ten thousand
will few years hence.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-13
Minerals.


From all the information we can gath
er on the subject, We have no doubt but
Kansas IS abounding in mineral wealth.
4 geological survey of the Territory
should be made - soon as possible to de-
velop It's resources. We know that BIZ
luminous coal is found in abundance all
along the Wakarusa, and no doubt in 9TH
er portions of the Territory. The prin-
cipal stone of the country is adapted to
making lime Of superior quality. Mr..
HAMxos, an intelligent practical brick
maker, who came out with the Pellnsyl-
yania Kansas Company. says that he new
er saw 50 fine an article of clay for brick
making as that which lies directly under
the soil. 1t would answer a good pur-
pose to convert into buildings, without
even burning, 50 strong and adhesive is
| the material. The finest specimens Of
| lead ore we have ever witnessed was
found a few miles west of Lawrence. 1t
viii yield at least ninety-fve per cent, ol
pure lead. In the south part of the Ter
ritory, as appears from the statement Of
Mr.. BEsroN, in his recent speech at Balti-
more, salt is found in large quantities
and will ultimately be prominent arti-
Gle of commerce. Rumor tells us that in
the west, near the slopes of the Rocky
Mountains, gold has also been found.
But with all lthese valuable acquisitions
we think more of the productive soil, yer
ging from one and half to FIVE feet deep
which is everywhere adapted to- agricul
tural purposes, and which must ultimate
ly make it the richest State in the Unior
in all that pertains to. social happiness
The feuds growing out of conflicting
land claims, and in discussions of Stat'
policy, win soon have passed away. ano
every individual will do his best to MAKE
the country all that Providence designed
1.-THE Eden of the world.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-13
Agents.

Postmasters in all parts of the Union
are authorized to act as Agents for the
Herald Of Freedom, as are all persons
who feel an interest in the success of our
enterprise, and will receive subscriptions,
and forward the names, with the money,
to our address at Kansas City, jackson
county, Missouri, Or to the address of our
General Agent, No. 90 Niagara Temper
ance House, Buffalo, n. Y.
Any number of persons in all parts Of
the Union, by making application to I'll.
A. BILLINGs, Esq, our General Agent, al
Buffalo, n. Y. can receive certificate
of agency by satisfying him of ability,
and executing bond conditioned for the
prompt payment of all funds, other than
the commission, which may come into his
hands. We are desirous of putting a
thousand canvassing agents in the field
Immediately. The field is ample, and
success is certain.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-13
Good House

We are pleased to learn that our friend
F. E. BREwER, Esq. has taken the PARK
House. at Parkville, No., and fitted it up
in a superior style for the reception of
visitors. The house is of stone, very
large and commodious, and well calcula-
ted for the reception of eastern people
on the way to find location in Kansas
Territory. Our eastern friends, coming
up the Missouri in the spring, win find
the cost of tickets from st. Louis TO Park
vile no greater than to Kansas City, yet
will find Parkyille much the best point
for stopping with their families aud rest
ing, while they make observations in the
Territory. We guarantee to all who stop
with Mr. BREWER and his estimable lady
the best of fare and reasonable bills.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-13

The following opinions of the Com
missioner of the Land Office are valuable,
and should be preserved. We gave
synopsis of the pre.emptions laws last
week, and may in future number give
them at length:
GENERAL LAND 0rFIcE. Oct. Is, '54.
SIR: In reply to the inquiries in yours
of the 10th instant, in relation to the
s'rights of settlers in Kansas" / have to
state -esA sf a ss
1. That a sssquatter" will not be al
lowed to take more than l60 acres by
pre-emption. sH s'i {a
2. That the ''terms of payment" will
be 81 25 per acre, at any time after the
survey, and before the commencement of
the public sale, including the land set
tied. ~ 5aTss'
8. The putting steam saw or grist
mills in operation on mill sites" will not
give preference right.
4. Payment and entry can be made
after survey, and before public sale.
5. The purchase money cannot be paid
a portion at one time and portion at
another; nor can fhe pre-emptor sell his
right, and the purchaser stand in bis
place. 9ss iti
6. The requisites to pre- -emption will
be perceived from the accompanying
copy of circular from this Office.
z. Information with regard TO lands
not subject to presumption may be OBJ
tanned from this Office ssti-
8. Settlement rights before the survey
will take precedence of school claims.
would take occasion to remark, that
none of the lands in this Territory and
Nebraska, which were ceded BY the
Delawares, Iowas. and Weas, by treaties
in May last, are subject to pre-emption,
with the exception OF the "outlet, with
in the Delaware cession. The lands thus
ceded with the exception mentioned
are to be offered at auction, 10 be sold for
the benefit of the Indians.
The "outlet'' referred to is subject to
pre-emption, because it is excepted from
the lands to be thus sold. having been
ceded for the specific sum Of ten thous-
and dollars. Respectfully,
JOHN WILSON, Com.
A. NJ. GAseEwER, ESQ.,,
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-13
Stay East.

As spring is rapidly approaching, aud
but a short time viii elapse before emf
grafton 10 Kansas win again be set IN
motion, we feel it our duty to stop now.
in our great hurry, and caution persons
without capital, and unaccustomed to
labor, from making preparations to locate
in the Territory. Much as We desire
settlers among us, we have no desire to
see new swarms of professional idiers.
who have been accustomed to sedentary
or no employment at all, turned loose
upon us, TO return after few days and
give false representations in relation to
the country. We have experienced an
noyance enough from this source already.
We know that we have country here
possessing all the elements offuture great
ness, and we wish those among US, who
at the plow, the loom, or the ailyil-7-in
some department of human industry
will labor to develop it. The clerk, with
his hands encased in kid, cuts a sorry
figure in our streets. The idler or ioafer
viii get but poor reward for his long
journey in coming here Those who
have drawn their nourishment entirely
from others, and broke loose from their
home attachments. expecting to find a
paradise without exertion, viii learn that
tits only by the hand of labor SO great q
boon can be secured and enjoyed by
mortals.
Those who can g labor aud wait :
may rest assured of competence, and
shall receive hearty welcome among
us; but those who expect the dreams o
all who have large hope" " to be imme
diately realized, and. if disappointed, vii
return to their friends, telling how out
rageously they have been imposed upon,
we say, away from among us. Sit down
by your mothers pantry and enjoy the
labor of kind parent in your behalf; fol
in the end you will say with the lamented
! NORTH, be where lou may, 81 have
lived to no purpose.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-13
Be Patient.

Some of our friends seemed to suppose
that we were going to give a perfect de-
scription of everything in Kansas Terri
tory in last weeks issue of our paper,
and were almost out of humor, we under
stand, because some things were over
looked. Be patient, friends. There are
forty mine more numbers due you to COM
plete the first volume of our paper, and
you will get one each week; and if you
don't find what YOU desire this week, wait
until next, Perhaps, by doing SO, you
will find all You desire. We must not
give you all the news at once. Should
we do so, future numbers would be COM
paratiyely worthless. Did You ever think
of that idea before, sapient reader?
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-13
Bill IL, Congress.

The following bill, proposed by Mr..
MACE, Democrat, from Indiana, is now
pending in Congress. Mr.. Benton has
made aspeech against agitating the ques-
ton, claiming that it viii disquiet the set
tiers. and have tendency to retard the
emigration to Kansas. He says it cannot
pass at this session and if let alone. Kan
sas will be seeking admission as free
State year hence. Is not the old man
right ? M
" BE 1t enacted by the Senate and
House Of Representatives. Of The Usited
States Of Anaerica IN Congress assem-
Ued, That slavery and involuntary ser,
vitude, except for the punishment Of
crime, whereof the parties shall have
been duly convicted, is prohibited in the
Territories of Kansas and Nebraska"
This bill is an exact transcript of the
ordinance of 1897, and of the eighth sec,
ton of the Missouri compromise, re.
pealed last spring.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-13
@Wa have y..da ar,aroe,nan

H We have made arrangements
with DR.. CLARK to furnish us weekly
with a meteorological table. Our friends
IN the East would do wen to procure q
thermometer. costing from fifty TO seven
y-fve cents. and keep . table of their
own to compare with ours. They can
form better idea of the climate here
from that source than by any process
they can adopt, unless It be an actual res
idence in the Territory. The table may
be relied upon as strictly correct.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-13
,o f Nespaper oto un,anp the 1nerests Of hanas
The Election.

We had hoped by this number of our
paper to be in receipt of the official vote
of Kansas for Delegate to Congress but
owing 10 the hardness OF The Judge of
election, or some ether cause, all the dis
tricts have not been heard from, Therefore
we deem it unnecessary 70 give any more
till we can give all. But It is known for
certainty that Gen. ]. w. Whitfield,
the pro-slavery candidate, is elected by
200 to /, 800 majority and we are In
formed is on his way to Washington City,
where we feel assured he viii act his part
well, and serve his constituents to the
best of his abilities. fa
As we remarked last week, we consider
this election great victory of the pro-
slavery party, for they have had much to
contend against-large numbers Of anti
slavery and Freesoilers have arrived In
the Territory but it is evident they split
among themselves, or voted the Whitfield
ticket. If the latter, they have certainly
shown diseernment and good sense. 1t
will be an inducement for the great man.
moth Emigrant Aid Society to send, out
some more of the same sort. We like to
see our fertile Territory populated with
such men. They are but short time
among us when they begin to learn that
the doctrines of southern men are correct !;
that the great principles which we adyo-
cate are based upon firm foundation and
consistency !; that they have been laboring
under false impressions in regard TO
southern institutions, that matters have
not been presented to them in true light
by enemies of shareholders. ~
Such men as these coming among us
are duly entitled to our consideration
They will not be long in the South be-
fore they become slave owners, and take
a stand by the southern born man in sus-
tanning and perpetuating those great
principles which we take a pride and
pleasure in sustaining ourselves.
We would respectfully suggest to those
of our friends from the North who did not
vote the pro-slavery ticket to make i'm
mediate application to Mr.. Rively, Mer-
chant, Salt Greek Valley, where there is a
small quantity of the eLirir left, which
has been manufactured expressly for the
purpose of southernizing northern and
eastern Abolitionists.-Ransas Pioneer,
Kickapoo.
The above precious naorceaa is from
the Kansas Pioneer of the 18th ult. Our
New England readers viii peruse it with
interest, and, to accommodate the first
and only pro-slavery paper in the Terrific
~, hurry up emigration as rapidly as
possible early in the spring. We would
suggest to our neighborthat very large
supply of that ''elixir" he speaks of, be
in readiness at an early day, else some of
those coming out may not be southern
lied for want of the exhilerating draught
in sufficient quantities to insure proper
result. I.s
We wonder that our neighbors in Mis-
souri,, and those who sympathize with
them SO strongly, should object to east
ern emigration, when the pioneer can be
so readily moulded to suit their caprice.
Perhaps the elixir is expensive; in that
possibly lies the secret of the opposition.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-13
The Governor.

Gov. REEDER and suite are sojourning
through the winter at the Methodist
Mission, FIVE miles this side of Westport.
But little is known in regard to his future
movements, or what point he will select
as the seat of government. 1t is believed,
however, that he will choose some point
on the Kansas river, on account of its
being more centrally situated, and better
calculated to give satisfaction to all class
es. The Governor appears to be in very
good repute among the friends of free
dom in the Territory. ~
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-13
Topeka.

A new town site with the above name
has been selected, and is now rapidly
filling up with eastern people. 1t is To-
Gated about twenty-five miles above this
point, on the Kansas river, and viii prob
ably be point of considerable import
ance. Several of our most active busi-
ness men are connected with the move
ment, and they are bound to make it
''go-ahead." 1t is said there is fine
country around it, and that nature has
been prolific in her bounties. A steam
saw mill, and all the various appliances
of civilization, will be introduced there
upon the first renewal of navigation in
the spring. The name is said to be the
original Indian one for the Kansas river.
A friend who resides in the vicinity,
promises to give description of the
place, and keep us fully advised of trans
piring events.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-13
A Visit

We were entertained with brief visit,
on the 5tb inst, from DANIEL WooDsos,
Esq, Secretary of the Territory. who, in
company with Chief Justice LEcoMpTE,
gave our town hasty call while passing
to some point above this on the river
Mr.. WooDsoS was, until recently. the
editor ofthe Lynchburg, Va, Republican
A practical printer, and gentleman o.
very pleasing address. he felt like look
ing in upon the first printing Office il
operation south of the Kansas riser. W.
thank him heartily for his call, and
trust he viii renew it at his earliest con.
Senience.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-13
A. Prediction.

mr. - r
nse reverend Theodore clapp, ne
"e,' ,a anomn s,s. an 81, ~ Ism p gq'sans, gn
Wb;.fen,are resays - = slsy..rv - and .bs I fn
gitiye slave law, and to remark made TO
him by the late Mr. Calhoun, not long
n.as before ms q dea.n. a'a. Mr. oiapp says ne
said to bi,n .ssIayery " csnnos ct. live sss. lone
in the United States. It win have run q
its race by the next one hundred and 6fty
or two Hundred years. Slave iabor Is too
eonmn;,v - !. "a. .st 'o ,s.ha opa'oas s
onIy IN it. besr;ngs , ,,n,,. .i,s;r nsc,,n;a,v ~.
interests, but also in many other respects.
Because in such state Of society, free Ia
DOT IS lar the cheapest, and consequently
y ,o - p.s'sIlea e IT, aoeSluing - sa e.1. -.
most mo : svnens;,s - and ,,nnro,;s;1,Ss = xa-rss ~
labor must be leyerywhere superseded By
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-13
Niagara Temperance House.

We would invite the attention of the
travelling public to the above excellent
Hotel in Buffalo, n Y. SD. ALLEN &
Co. the gentlemanly proprietors, win
give every attention in their power for the
convenience and comfort of those who
make this House temporarily their home.
Emigrating parties from the East viii find
our General Agent, II. A. BILLISes, Esq,
at this Hotel. He win give any informa-
ton in bis power, to persons who may ap-
ply to him, about Kansas.