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Kansas weekly herald., 1855-02-16
For the Kansas Herald.
8 Locating the Capitol OF Kansas.

y Under this caption, the Frontier News,
Of January 18th, published at Westport.
Missouri, INDUCES in an editorial, which
were it not characterized by the most la
mentable ignorance of the Territory, for
whose welfare it displays so much appa-
rent enthusiasm, might mislead many who
design making Kansas their future home.
After little harmless abuse of the Gov
ernor, the sapient author expresses the opin-
ion that his Excellency designs locating the
seat of Government at Pawnee which he
further remarks, sis far beyond the bounds
of present settlements"
W Now this last aspertion in simply untrue,
and shows the folly of persons writing about
things of which they know nothing. Nu-
merous settlements have heen made up the
Smoky Hill, and Republican rivers, and
three towns, Reedef, Montgomery, and
Chetolah, have been laid out on the former
river, and are no,o occupied. The first NAM
ed of these places, is forty miles west of
J Pawnee, the second, fifteen, and the last,
eight, and all. are In the midst of as lovely a
region, as the sun ever shown upon. With
In a circle of ten miles of Pawnee, there
are upwards of eighty claims occupied by
as industrious, and useful citizens as are to
be found in anv State in the Union. The
country west of Pawnee for over an hundred
miles, is, fertile, well watered, and well
tinbered, and the coming spring, will wit
ness a tide of emigration settling In that di-
reetion, that the Frontier News and all Its
coadiutors will be unable to stem. a
T The assertion that "this town Pawnee)
has been laid off principally by officers ol
the army stationed at Fort Riley, and
other gentlemen from Governor Reeder's
own neghborhood, y has as little foundation
In fact, as any other OF the missrepresenta-
tons of thss disappointed Capitol5st. On
referring to the constitution of the Pawnee
Iassociation, find that o. the twenty six or
Iigional stockholders, but mine .sare officers
tof the Army stationed at Fort Riley and
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-02-16

that not one IS from Gov. Reeders own
neighborhood except himself. If, as is
further remarked, ssGov. sReeder is the prin-
cipal stockholder. !" he is sobecause he saw
the obvious advantages of the situation of
/ Pawnee for trade, and business of all kinds.
and had sense enough, to invest his money
|Yhere the was e prospect of doing SO to ad-
ssntage. The idea that d agentleman because
he happens to be Governor, has no right
to avail himself of privileges guaranteed to
every citizen, is somanifestiy preposterous,
and narrow minded as to excite no other
feeling than that OF contempt for the person
who holds It.
'Pawnee may makea considerable place,
and we have no doubt but it will Had
the author of aloeating the Gaptoi of Kan.
sns" written, nothing but this, he would
have had the credit ofmaking at least one
sensible remark in his life. The fact is
so self evident, that even he, was not so OBJ
tuse as to fail perceiving il. When We re-
fiect that this admission comes from an ac-
knowledged enemy of Pawnee, we may
well feel confident of the future prosperity
of our beautiful city. IA
+ The fact, that fYe-sixths of the Territory
of Kansas lies west cf Pawnee, is sufficient
to demolish the objection that the capitol
would be located too far west by placing i.
here, In less than two years, the Frontier
News will find larger population in-Kan.
|sas west Of Pawnee, than east OF. it. His His
Excellency is far seeing enough to be aware
of this fact, and will doubtless locate the
seat of Government whereiit will remain
permanently. .sar ts Fa.a Fl Fl
Let the Frontier News then keep a ade-
cent tongue in its head" In the first place,
it is none of its business where the seat Of
government of Kansas is situated. and in
the second place, the cause of it's opposition
to Pawnee is so well knowns that it's maud
lin desire for the welfare of the people of
Kansas will have no effect.
-rsf.l.sasif BEPPO.
PAwNEE, February 4, 1855. "
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-02-16

). ST. GEoRGE, K. T.-This townrecently
located on the north bank 81 TIE Kansas riv-
er, about 35 or 40 miles below Fort Riley,
bids fair to become considerable place
The proprietors are gentlemen of capital
and energy, and besides offering great in
ducements, will do much thmselves in build
ing up the place. A public sale Of lots will
take place on the first Monday in May next.
For more particular account of the place
we refer the reader to accommodation in
this days paper from a reliable source
See Advertisement. -
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-02-16

~ The Western Dispatch learns from
MILTON MCGEE, that a town has been aid
off at "110," Kansas Territory, and that a
hotel and several other buildings are in
course of erection. We have no doubt 81 10'
will become place of considerable impor-
tance.
This place is on the Santa Fe road from
Independence, on stream by the same
name.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-02-16
The Census.

Since the agitation of the manner in
which the Census was being taken in this
district, the census taker we learn, has
been going around and taking many who
had been passed by. The call for the
public meeting of the Squatters to take
the matter into consideration, if it has no
other effect, may cause the Governors
appointee to come little nearer making a
correct return. His actions, and words
were sufficient, If nothing else, to arouse a
suspicion or belief, that he was about TO do
this District great injustice. He has told
some persons, he had taken about twelve
hundred souls, and upwards, and that by
the time he got through he believed it
would exceed thirteen hundred. Ifthis be
so, it will give this District upwards of
four hundred voters. We hope for the
honor of the country, that fair return
may be made of the census, not only in
this, but every other District. But the
means resorted to by these tools of aboli-
tionists to take census of free-solers and
pro-sIavery men, is manifestly so er parte
and false, that we cannot but have con-
tempt for the aiders and abettors in this
scheme of fraud, intended to have effect
in the coming elections. But their fate is
sealed-their doom is settled-and defeat
is certain.
We learn that most of the Districts have
been returned, but that there are two Dis
tricts on the South side of Kansas River
yet to be taken, and that 1t will be two or
three weeks before they are. The Gov
ernor, we understand. only made the ap-
pointment for these two Districts last Mon
day. We cannot therefore have an cleo
ton before the first Of April, if then.
We understand, that in the Fort Riley
District, the census returns show about
thirty-six voters; the Big Blue, about sixty
voters; Willow spring District, forty seven
voters; the 18th, or Miller's Dis. about
one hundred and six voters; Tecumseh
Dis, about one hundred and fourteen vo-
tiers. The district above here, on the
river, we understand, will be returned,
with a population of about thirteen hum
dred souls.
At meeting held in this place, on last
Monday committee offive was appointed
to complete what was left undone by the
census taker in this District, and report to
the Governor. We leern they have ta-
ken down the names of a considerable
number
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-02-16

{. S. KayDson, Matchmaker and Jeweler,
Weston, Mo-, has fine establishment. and
keeps constantly on hand every thing in has
line, at the lowest rates. Any thing bought
there that KNUDsoN warrants, may be con-
sidered genuine. We recommend his house
to the patronage of our friends, where they
can always get jus: such an article as they
want. Remember Knudson's IS the place,
Weston, Mo. See adv....,s..5 r9i as.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-02-16
SQUATTERs FRIEND.
For the Kansas Herald
] LEAvENwoRTH DISTRICT, }
K T.. February 9th. 1855. {

Doar SIR We have learned that you
have been induced to secede to the wishes
of your friends in this District, who are de-
sirous of placing your name before the peo-
pie as a candidate for the Council at the
coming election, provided you become sat-
isfed that you are the popular choice for
that Office. We desire to interrogate you
in public manner concerning your views
upon the subject of slavery ir Kansas
Your position as pro-slavery man during
the recent election it was conceived by a
few, admitted of some doubt. Your course
however at the da:e of the election, and
since then, has been such as to satisfy your
pro-slayery friends; still, that the most ultra
may have no room for doubt, we respectful,
ly ask you unequivocal replies to the follow
ing questions:
Do you believe slavery as it exists in this
Government to be moral, social, or polit-
ical evil? In the event of your election to
the Council, will you devote your talents
and energy, to effect all proper and neces-
sary Legislation which the pro-slavery in
terest shall demand?
Yours respectfully, -
A. RUSSELL, e
JOEL HIATT,
LEWIS N. REES.
To Col. ]. M. ALEXANDER,
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-02-16

1t will be seen from % announcement in
this weeks Herald, that this gentleman is
candidate tor Represenshtive to the Ter
ritorial Legislature, in the Shawnee Mis-
sion District We know Mr.. n. wen, and
take pleasure IA bearing testimony to
his superior qualifications for seat in
our first Legislature. He is young
member of the Bar of great promise, re-
Gently from Kentucky. of known devotion
to the true interests Of Kansas, thoroughly
acquainted with the rights of the squatters,
and not less ablethsn he IS willing, at all
times, to protect and defend them.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-02-16

e% Litheridge, of Weston, Mo-, who
was shot by Moody, at Westport, was SUBJ
sequently arrested, for assault and battery
on Mrs. L. and escaped from the custody
of the sheriff. A liberal reward is offered
by citizens Of Westport, for his apprehen-
sion.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-02-16

CLARKsvILLE,--A town by this name is
now being surveyed, about six miles be-
low this ON the Missouri river. 1t is about
two miles above the Delaware reserve. and
is said to be pretty site with good landing
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-02-16
LEAVENWORTH,
Friday, FEBRUARY 16, 1856.
In this paper the laws, resOIu-
lions and Treaties OF the U. 8.
are published by authority.
C1rcu1at1on, Q0zo.

CIV. s. SWIMMER, General Newspaper
ana Advertising Agent, No. IA, Second Street,
opposite the Post Office, st. Louis, No., is the
authorized agent for our paper, 5,r.zs rs -
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-02-16

Charles Durkee, free-soil and Anti Ne
braska, has been elected y. S. Senator
from Wisconsin, 80
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-02-16

TO Illinois, during the past six years,
has made 1 1897 miles of railroad; all of
which is completed and in active operation.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-02-16

BW We are requested by Capt. Bents
to say, that the German Rife Company OF
Weston, will celebrate the 22d February by
Parade on the day, and a grand Military
Ball in the evening. Citizens of Leaven-
worth are respectfully invited to attend.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-02-16

VINO CARES WHICH WHIPS ?-The abo-
litionits at Lawrence are in stew, fight
ing each other We say hurrah for one
well done the other. The Western Dis
patch says:-There hasbeen exciting times
at Lawrence, K. T., recently. The free
soilers having quarreled among themselves,
a meeting, at which WAKEFIELD presided,
was held, and resolutions deunneiatory of
the Emigrant Aid Society passed. This
was followed by meeting of the friends of
Ron1ksos, agent of the Society, when res
olntions retorting upon the Prime movers of
the other meeting were adopted. 1t is like
tie fisEt of tie KILKENNY cats. .''.no body
outsiie of Lawrence precinct cares which
party comes oui second best.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-02-16

SAVANNAH EYE INFERMARY.--Dr.
THOMAS A. KING, has established an Eye
Infrmary at Savannah, Mo. His great
success in the treatment of all diseases oil
the eyes has acqired for him a reputation
that any might well envy. Having per-
sonal acquaintance. with DIR. King, and
knowing something of his treatment, even
in our own case, as well as others, we can
say he has been eminently successful in cur
ing many bad cases ofsore eyes. The gen
tlemen who recommends him are men of the
highest standing in Andrew county. We
have labored under sore eyes for several
years, ,and got a PRESCRIPTION from Dr.. King
that effected more good, than any we have
ever used. See card in another column.
We learn upen reliable authority, that
Leib and Conway, are now or will be can
didates for the Council-the former at Law
renee, and the latter al Pawnee. We sup
pose this is intended as reward for their
writing, abusing citizens of Kansas
and Missouri. But we apprehend their
reward will only consist in having the hon
or of being candidates.
= /ALExANDRIA.-T town is situated on
the Stranger, about ten miles from this
place, and said to be on the nearest route to
Fort~Riley. 1t is eligibly situated, and in
a good section of country. Camel coal of
superior quality, has been discovered in a
large quantity Immediately adjoining the
town tract, specimens of which may be seen
at this Office. A company is about being
organized for working the coal banks. A
Tavern House, is being built in the town,
and bridge will soon be built across the
creek at the place. Thus things are pro-
crossing at Alexandria.
B@ We are requested by Capt. Bents
to say, that the German Rife Company OF
Weston, will celebrate the 22d February by
n
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-11-24

HE AMERICAN CONVENTION AT CINcIN.
NATI.-Cincunad, Nov. 22.-The Know
Nothing National Convent on reassembled
this morning, fity-one delegates being pres
ent. The committee on resolutions reported
a conservative platform, and the ten minutes
rule was adopted. The platform requests that
the National Council will expunge the twelfth
section, denounces the Kanzas act, and claims
that no more slave States shall be admitted
into the Union.
Mr.. Allen of Massachusetts, offered reso.
luton, asking The Grand Council to blot out
the twelfth section, and make platform, upon
which the North and South could both stand,
without violence to the principles of the ma
jority of the people i'll either. Mr.. Allen
thought the Grand Council next February,
might fix up plan for truly national organ-
ization, leaving each State to hold its peculiar
views on the slavery question,
There is a Seward Fusion party, headed by
Mr.. Spooner of Ohio, President of the State
Council. They want an abolition platform
so as to bring about fusion with the Repub-
licans.
There are two reports for platform, and lots
of amendments. A sharp debate is now going
on. The name of George Lsw has been men
toned here, and considerably discussed in
private circles. The idea is a popular one
among the conservatives.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-11-24

Mr.. CUsHNG's MANIFESTO Mr.. CRAMp-
ToN.-New York, Nov. % The Washington
correspondent of the Journal of Commerce,
affrms that the instructions of Attorney Gem
eral Gushing to the District Attorney at Phil
adelphia, were the act of the government
They were matter Of deiiberation, and were
issued upon consultation and decision of the
Executive Government and were deemed
necessary to call the attention, not only of this
country, but of Great Britain to the danger.
Gus aggressions Of the latter upon our rights,
and the apparent determination of Lord Pal
nerston to drag us into the present war. He
further states, that in the event of refusal
or delay on the part of the British Govern
ment to recall Mr.. Champion, our government
is prepared to dismiss him at once.
The Washington correspondent of the Tri-
6une teleglaphs, "Nothing is more certain
than that Mr.. Champion will be invited to
withdraw from the Court at Washington, if
his own government does not recall him. This
is a fixed fact"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-11-24

The WESTERN Hoe TRADE.-The hog kill
ling season commenced at Louisville about
the 10th inst. The Carrier of Monday, says
1t has been estimated that 800, 900 hogs
would be slaughtered round the falls this
season, but we now think the number will ex-
coed $685. head, and probably $50, OO0.-
The prevailing quotations for good hogs to be
delivered at the pens are GAG IL cents net
while drovers in the country are asking IL
cents, on time. We hear of sale Of 1000
head at 6 cents net, and learn that several lots
have been offered at la cents net.
The Cincinnati Gazette, of Saturday, says :
Hogs are held as heretofore, with great
frmness, and from % to 90 per cent, above
the views Of buyers. Holders of heavy hogs
contend for 81, and there are no sellers below
So % Tor delivery this month, but these rates
being above the views Of buyers, prices must
he set down as nominal.
The st. Louis bate'ligeacer, of the 9th says !:
Hogs were offered to. day at SIS, but buyers
at that figure were not about. The rate up
the country appears to be $5a5 20, and slow
at the latter price.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-11-24

RAILROAD ACCIDENT. - On Wednesday
afternoon, as the Norfolk County Railroad
outward train was leaving Dedham, it had
proceeded but few rods when it ran off the
track from the displacement of switch, and
the engine and tender thrown down an. en-
bankment, into meadow, where the former
was completely overturned, and its upper
works entirely demolished. The first passen.
ger car was partly thrown off the track The
engineer, Mr.. Battles, and the fireman, went
down with the engine, and crawled out from
the wreck, the former with his system some.
what strained. The rails, which were torn
up, were replaced so that the evening train,
about o'clock, passed along. The accident
was the result Of gross carelessness.-B Boston
Telegraph
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-11-24

ACCIDENT IN BARRE-The Barre papers state
that on Tuesday last, Lewis Newton,a bright and
active little boy, about nine years old son of
Widow Harrison Newton, while riding horse,
thrown off near the stable of Mr.. jenkins,
and killed. His head was badly crushed, and it
is supposed that the horse must have steppeaup-
on it. The accident, we understand, was occa-
stoned by another boy, who commenced whipping
the horse against the entreaties of Lewis, when
he fell. The other boy, seeing what had occur
red, became frightened and ran, and some little
time elapsed before Lewis was discovered When
found he still breathing, though he was in
sensible and died soon after he was taken to hi.
home.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-11-24

A SUCCESSFUL TESLA lady suffering with
paralysis of the left arm and limb, was operated
on yesterday afternoon by Dr. Foote, with his
electrometer, and by careful analysis of the
water from the bath tub, it was found to contain
very large percentage of mercury and Lead
The patient has been drugged with mineral med.
icines for several years past, which has been I'M
doubtedly the greatest obstacle in the way of
her recovery Now that she is relieved OF her
internal apothecary shop there is hope that un-
der DIR. Foote'S treatment she may be completely
cured of her disease. DIR. F. can sill be con-
suited at the Worcester House
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-11-24

HORACE MAINS LECTURE The lecture of
Mr.. Mann, last evening, before the City Anti.
Slavery Society, fulfilled the universal expecta-
ton. 1t was truly admirable in all respects,
whetherin philosophical or reformatory sense
His theme was" Liberty-equal Liberty for all
men," On this he discoursed for an hour and
half, to the utmost qualification of his numerous
audience, who manifested their approval of his
noble sentiments by their oft repeated applause
The spacious City Hall was we'll filed on the oc-
casion. We should like to make some abstract
of his lecture, but it would only mar the exceed
ing beauty of the whole
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-11-24

MISSOURI AND IowA.-We make the follow
ing extract from a letter to the Boston Telegraph
from Burlington, Iowa, dated Nov. "A:
The present condition of this young State,
not yet nine years old, with its half million
population, and increasing at the rate of a
hundred thousand a year. with its aourishing
villages, its rich farms. its immense agieul-
tural productions, and its industrious popu-
lation, with its schools and churches. is fine
illustration OF the advantages of temperance
and of free institutions, and free labor in set
ting our new States and territories.
1t is said that comparisons are invidious,
but who can help comparing Missouri with
Iowa. One more than thirty wears old, the
otf er less than nine. In Missouri, thousands
of acres Of land III market at from seventy
five cents to one collar and quarter per acre,
and occupied farms selling at from two to five
dollars, while in Iowa almost every acre of
land which has been put into market, is taken
up, and occupied farms selling at from ten to
thirty dollars the acre, end only an imaginary
line between them. The Same soil, the same
climate-the same sun shines upon them
both. Only in the one case he shines up
on slave population. and i'll the other up
on population Of freemen. Shall this blight
ing curse be extended to Kanzas Let all
the freemen of the North say no, and it can
not be done.
Yours truly, E. P. NJ.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-11-24

So sang the gifted poet Keat'. Whatcan be more beau
tul had fine head of Hair that noblest of Nature
adornnens Who that is young, but values the luxuri
locks Of youth, and would preserve them; and who
that is old but would avert badness? To all such we
would commend LYoN's KATHARoN universally acknowl
edged to be the valuable and the most dei htfaly
perinmsd toilet article prepared. Be and ask
for LYONS KATHnRoN, to guard against the yalueless
limitations and counerits which have lately been put NJ
unde, somewhat similar names Sold everywhere in large
bottles for only 5 cts
HEATH, WYNKoOP & CO., Prlprietors.
I'm 60 Liberty street N Y
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-11-24

SPUR LEwIs.-From the outward appearance of
things about the doors of their Saloons in Pper Block
and in tae Exchange eless bipeds suspended by the
heels, &c, we conclade there is 10 OF grand
nival there this evening We understand everybody is
invited to The entertainment Those who do not appear,
will lose whatit viii be impossible in after time make
up Such general rassackpg of the featheed tribes, fr
tie qualification of the appetite, is seldom made Just
go this evening, and make trial of their skill fix
ing them up
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-11-24

The RAG GAME.-The Washington Union
is endeayorng, with every prospect OF lerfect
success, to make itself ridiculous on this side
the Atlantic as the London Times is on the
other, by its bullying and buster. 1t goes
into this sorrof talk, which is silly enough to
have been written by Caleb himself:-
"God forbid that another war should ever
occur between the United States and Great
Britain; but we confidently believe that, if
such war should occur, 400 coald raise three
hundred thousand men for the INFUSION of En-.
land WiA less trouble than she raises Aiyty
thousand for The iauasioN Of Tlwkey.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1855-11-24

THE CRYSTAL PALAcE.-Ihe New York
Mirror says it is about settled that the Ameri
can Institute will purchase the Crystal Pal
ace. Tho Board of Trustees Of the Palace
have decided to sell. They just asked 1925.
900, and have fallen TO $4,000. The lnsti-
tute has offered 100000. A mortgage OF
1925, OO0is upon the building. held by Messrs.
Duncan, Sherman. & Co., p. T. Barnum, and
others. while debts hang over it to the amount
q $4,000. Mr.. B0rnum holds the first
claim for $0S,9OO.