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Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-28
The Ball Still in Motion.

A large mass meeting of the Squattcrs
of the first district of Kansas Territory,
was held at St. Nicholas on the 18th inst, +,
for the purpose of appointing delegates to
the general Convention, to be held at the
Shawnee Manual Labor School, on the
29th., to nominate candidate to repre-
sent the Territory of Kansas, as delegate
In the Congress of the United States.
The meeting being called to order Col.
M. Bowen in the chair, J. b. Campbell.
Secretary. P. HI. McGee, arose and ad-
dressed themeeting showing the importance
of the reelection of Gen. Whitfield.
Mr.. Christian, then arose and address
ed the meeting, and assured the meeting
of the merits of Col Isaacks, to fill the i'm
portant station.
On motion of Mr.. Evans, committe of
five were appointed to draft resolutions for
the meeting.
The committee presented the following
resolutions which were unanimously adopt
ed:
ResotUed, 1st. That this meeting express
es the feelings of the Pro-Slayery citizens
of the first district of the Territory of Kan
sas.
| I'd. That we believe the crisis has come
which requires concert OF action, TO ac-
complish a great object now before the
people of this Territory, and sincerely be-
lieving that Gen. J. w. Whitfield can be
,riumphantly reelected delegate to Con-
gress, do therefore recommend him as the
bearer of our colors in the coming strug-
gle, and instruct our delegates to vote for
said Whitfield In the general Convention,
to be held at the Shawnee Manual Labor
School on the 29th inst.
Sd. That we appoint VIM. Mckinney,
P. HI. MCGEE, J. B. Nichols, DIR. Scher.
eff, DIR. Gorvin and Sam NJ. Sallers, 10
represent us in the Territorial Convention.
4th. That the Editors OF the Squatter
Sovereign and Frontier News, be request
ed to publish the proceedings of this meet.
ing.
The meeting then adjourned sine die.
i COL. w. BOWEN, President.
]. B. CAMPBELL, Sec'y.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-28

J" PETERsoss MAGAZINE alv,,.
comes to hand promptly, and sustains :.
high reputation, both as regards readina
matter and engravings. The Septembe,
number is before US, containing a fine .,
craving ofthe "selling OF Joseph into Epyr,
to her brethren" and its usual quantity Of
miscellany, sc. Terms two dollars 10,
year. Eight copies for ten dollars. Al
dres C. ]. Peterson, publisher Philadelphis
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-28

New SUBSCRIBERS. = Many applica.
tions, by new subscribers and others, have
been made to US for back numbers Of
our paper published within the last sly
weeks, which we have not been able 10
comply with, in consequence of those num-
berS being exhausted.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-28

OHIo.-The nomination of S. P. Chase
for Governor of Ohio, seems not to be ac-
ceptable to large portion of the people oI
that State. Known as straight out abo-
Gtionist, and pledged to go the entire
length of fanatical folly, he has eneoun-
tered the opposition of thousands of men
of all parties, who will make it manifest
by voting against him in October.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-28

E9A number of native Congoes-
real Guinea negroes-lately arrived in
Salem, Mass. One of them being asked
how he liked this country. answered: "Ah,
me no like Merican land-cold morning,
cold night, makes nosc leak like bas-
ket.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-28

EW Read advertisements of Messrs
Dennis, Lewis s. Co., Kickapoo City, Kan.
sas Territory. They are agents for sever.
al business houses in St. Louis, ast
through them all kinds of lumber, readv
made houses, steam engines, horse powers
portable grain mills, and every description
of agricultural implements can be purcha.
sed at the manufactures prices.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-28

FArHER's LEAvINGs.-Hood mentions
a sea topper, who never saw flask or pew
ter measure that he did not inexorably
seize, and, ganger-hke, try the depth Of.
He had a son equally fond of potations,
on which neighbor remarked that he
took after his father. Whereupon the
would-be Trinculo retorted-
aFather never leaves any to take"
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-28

james B. Clay, a son of Hon.
Henry Clay, publishes letter declaring
Prentice, of the Louisville Journal, to be
liar and villain for asserting that he
had torn down his fathers house at Ash
land and sold the beams and Tafters to be
made into walking sticks.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-28

@See law card of Mr.. Johnston,
who has permanently located at Doniphap,
for the purpose fpracticing his profession
Mr.. Johnston is man of marked ability
a polished scholar, and a perfect gentle.
man.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-28

EI The negro who robbed MIR. Whee-
ler of his slaves in Philadelphia has been
committed to prison upon the charges of
rescuing slaves and contempt of court
Judge Kane also authorized the Grand
Jury to indict him for perjury.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-28

No PLACE LIKE HoME.-A negro boy
belonging to Judge Summers, Kenawha,
Va, recently absconded from his home
and went to Canada, but was so disguised
with the appearance of things there that
he turned about and came back again
He says he has 'sseen the elephant and
is satisfied.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-28

E@ Attention is directed to the adver-
tisement of Messrs. Martin & Bro, deal
ers In clothing &C., St. Louis Mo. This
house is universally known as the place
where good bargains can be purchased
Our mercantile friends would do well to
visit this establishment, before making
their fall purchases
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-28

In Lower Canada, there are 746,.
s66 Roman Catholics, 45. .402 Episcopaii.
ans, 81 ,1S3 Methodists, 80, ,535 Presbyte-
rians, 4.493 Baptists, 1927 Congrega-
tionalists, and 8 ,45O Universaiists.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-28

President Pierce has appointed John a.
Thompson, of Moundsville, Va, and a
nephew of Capt. Walker, the celebrated
Texan Ranger, to be a second lieutenant
in one of the new cavalry regiments.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-28

ia An Irish post-boy, having driven
a gentleman long stage ride during tor
rents of rain, the gentleman said to him
paddy, are yot not very wet 9!
'.Arrah! 1 don't care about being very
wet; but please your honor, I'm very
dry!''
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-28

re- s'Shon,'' said Dutchman, 'syou
may say what you please bout bad neigh
bors; had te worst neighbors as never
was. Mine pigs and mine hens come
home NIT dere ears split. and fodder day
two of them come home missing.'
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-28

New PosT OFF1cE.-A new Post Of
fee has been established at Ocena, a town
six or eight miles distant from this place,
and William Crosby, appointed Post Mas
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-28

ia Barnum and Woods great Nation
al baby show will open in Boston about
the first of September. Premiums amoun-
ting to S2400 are to be offered-the high
est being $500.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-28

E@We are wretchedly behind this
week. on account of sickness of one OF
our hands, and inability TO procure anoth-
er in time to put US up. We viii do bet
ter pretty soon.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-28
Approved, March 3, 1855.
Pro-Slayery Mass Meeting at Doniphan

Pro-Slayery Mass Meeting at Doniphan
z, T.
In pursuance TO public notice given,
large portion of the citizens of Kansas
Territory met at Doniphan on Saturday
the 18th August 1855.
On motion of d. nj. Johnston, ESQ.,, DR..
II. w. Hudnal was called to the Chair,
and VIM. Subleite appointed Secretary.
On motion of ]. F. Forman, d. M.
Johnston was appointed to explain the OBJ
ject of the meeting, after which, On mo-
ton of B. O'Driscoll, committee of three
were appointed by the Chair to report res
olutions expressive of the sense of the
meeting. The Chair appointed the fol-
lowing committee: Messrs. S. K. Miller,
D. M. Johnston and John Keyton. Du-
ring their absence Mr.. O'Driscoll address
ed the meeting in his peculiar. and happy
style. In a short time the committee re-
turned and reported the following Premble
and Resolutions.
Whereas, The time has come that we
should begin to look round us for suita-
BILE man to represent US in the next Con-
gress of the United States, and other suit
able men to fill the various offices in the
country, and to express our views on the
great question at issue in this Territory,
to-wit: the Slavery Question.
Doao7,,oJ
the interests OF the pro-slavery party and
will support its men and measures.
Cd. That John w. Whitfield, our pres
ent worthy delegate, is our first choice,
and that Gen. Isaacs, of Leavenworth, is
second choice for Delegate to Congress.
Sd. That John A. Vanarsdale is our
first choice for District OF County Clerk,
and Alexander H. Dunning and Benia-
min Wharton are our first choice for Coun-
ty Justices, and that John Martin and
- Mathews are oar first choice for
Justices of the Peace, and Heman Yeary
for Constable.
On motion of j. F. Forman, commit
tee of three delegates with alternate were
appointed to attend the General Conven-
| ton to be held at the Shawnee Mission on
the 29th inst. J. A. Vanarsdale, S. K.
Miller and A. FL. Dunning were appoint
ed by the Chair,
On motion of Mr.. Johnston that COM
mittee of five be appointed to constitute a
central committee to correspond with like
committees in other parts of the Territory
to call meetings and advance the interests
of the pro-slavery party. The meeting
selected the following gentlemen said COM
mittee; DIR. o. Brown, S. X. Miller, D.
NJ. JOHNSON, Andrew Mccormick and
Benz. Wharton.
| On motion of Mr.. Johnston,
ResotUed, That we earnestly invite
some efficient pro-slavery editor to locate
at this point to publish pro-slavery pa
per, that we will give him our hearty sup
port.
On motion of Mr.. Miller the proceed
ings of this meeting be published in the
Kansas Herald, Kickapoo Pioneer and
Squatter Sovereign, and that pro-slavery
papers in Missouri be requested to copy.
On motion of Mr.. Johnston the meeting
adjourned sine de.
H. w HUDNALL, President.
WIN. SUBLETrE, Secretary.
The central Committe met at DIR
Browns office and organized by electing
S. K. Miller Chairman, and d. M. John
ston Secretary.
| No PLACE LIKE HoME-A negro box
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-28

R@The Proceedings of several meet
ings have unavoidably been crowded out
this week, they viii appear in our next is
s,le
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-28

WIN. SUBLETTE, Secretary.
The central Committe met at DIR
Browns office and organized by electing
S. K. Miller Chairman, and d. M. john
ston Secretary.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-28

"Father never leaves any to take"
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-28

CO I'm this Paper the Laws of
Congress are Published by Au-
thOFity.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-08-04
A FUGITIVE RETURNED FROM CINCIN
MATT,

The Cincinnati Columbian boasts, as though it
WAS something commendable to that city, than on
Monday of last week a young roman, a fugitive
from bondage was there arrested and returned to
her master toahout creating any disturbance! To
make the matter more disgraceful the yiallain who
discovered and arrested the poor woman is a mem
Der of the city council, by the name of Sharp. The
woman was seized, forced across the river and
given up, to the rufians from whose inhumanity
she had escaped. The Commercial of the 25th ult.
gives the following account of the affair, it is not
much better than that of the Columbian. II the
poor woman could tell her tale, it would doubtless
put different face on the affair from that which
Councilman Sharp presents:
Last winter a dashing individual appeared at the
Woodruff House, called himself Norton, said that
he owned a plantation near Lexington, Ky, had a
hundred negroes, wished to buy blankets and
clothes for them, and to employ a s~choolmaster for
the benefit OF his slave children, He displayed
himself for some days, run up a large bill, and
mystcriously disappeared. On Monday last he
appeared rs m ysteriously at another hotel, going
by another name. lie stopped at the Spencer
House, gave his name as Clinton, his place of resi-.
dcnce Memphis, and his occupation editor. lie
was accompanied by his wife and a servant girl.
During the day he presented a letter of introduc-
ton to Gen. Strider, which set forth that he was
one of the editors of the Memphis Wing. Mr.. j.
Sharp, of the Eaqaier, was in and recognized Mr.,
Norton alias Mr.. Clinton, and had him arrested and
committed to Jail. 1t turned cut that the servant
girl was named Mary Lewis, and was q slave Of
Mr.. Jacob Sparrow, Of Louisville. Mr.. Sharp
after the arrest of Clinton explained her position
to her, and offered, if she choose to stay in Ohio
to give her a situation as nurse girl at his house
But Mr.. Sharp informs us, nothing would suit hel
but to go back to her master, who she said treated
her like a lady. Her hands did not indicate thai
she worked, and her trunk was full of good clothes
Mr.. S. escorted her to the house of Moyor Boyd al
Newport where she remained until the mail boa
started for Louisville yesterday, when she proceed
ed home to her master,
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-08-04

at once several most laudable purposes to add at
least three new slave States to our glorious Union;
to recover their runaway property, to become rich
by the increased value of their lands in the con-
querod country; to render themselves immortal as
the Liberators of the new members of the Ameri-
can Republic from Mexican barbarism and an.
nrchy; and possibly to get themselves into good
business as governors, judges, senators or repre-
s6htatives of the "rcannexed" territories. From
present Appearances 1t is quite possible that they
may succeed, ut least in the first part Of their en-
tefprist. They will probably detach the Republic
of the Sierra Madre from Mexico, and as for ma.
king n treaty aftcrward with the Government Of
this country for the surrender Of all the slaves
that have escaped or may escape from Texas with
in their limits, there is not likely to be any great
difficulty about that. With regard to the ~ulterior
design Of "roannoxation," their success is not SO
certain and cannot be so prompt. If the negro
drivers and doughfaces triumph in the next Presi-
Dental election, we must expect nothing less than
The Simultaneous admission of slaveholding Kan
'sas and of these new States of the Sierra Madte.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-08-04
AN NIVERSARY MEETING

The THIRTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING ofthe Western
ANTI Slare'y Society will be held at ALLIANCE,
Stark Co, O., commencing on Saturday, the 25th
day of August, and will probably continue three
days.
The place selected by the Executive Committee
for the meeting, is easy of access, and it is believed
the Accommodations for those in attendance will bs
ample.
Let all who feel an interest in the cause Of
Freedom strive to be present. The platform Of
the Society is free and all who desire to present
their peculiar views, or advocate their particular
plan of action for the overthrow Of Slavery, win
be cordially welcome.
In these days, when the Southern Oligarchy is
making its desperate moves, when the Anti-Slavery
sentiment Of the North is beginning to awaken. il
becomes US all wisely to enquire in what manner
we can render our efforts most available, and
whether we should not all unite our forces under
the banner of I" No Union wih Shareholders"
Come, then, to the gathering on the e5thr
BENZ. S. JONES.
Recording Sc'y.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-08-04
Receipts for The Bugle for the week ending Aug.
OBITUARY.

Departed this life, at her residence in Salem,
Sarah NJ. Swain, relict of Rynear Ii. Swain, on
Thursday the Goth ult., in the Goth year of her
age.
Our departed friend has left to those who loved
and esteemed her a sweet memory of ali that was
most lovely in the life OF d Christion.
For many years q professor of Christianity, she
exhibited to all who came in contact with her, the
fact that she was in truth q professor of the beau-
tiful faith Of the Gospel-a faith that not only
stood the test of peaceful prosperity, but failed
not when the bitter waters of affection were open
ed up for her to pass through.
Death entered her circle of dear ones, more than
a year since, and selected the dearest for his mark.
Her husband, who was more than all the world to
her, was called to rest, and though faith and heav-
emily trust grew brighter, the flesh was weak, and
her health from that time has been gradually de.
clining She has been a confirmed invalid for
four months, receiving from her afectionate chill
dren every care and attention, the most devoted
could give, every wish was anticipated, every sug-
gestion of hers fondly carried out. 1t was all in
vain. Thetiathad gone forth-angels were waiting
to attend a sister spirit home, and after four weeks
of weary confinement to her bed, where she ex-
hibited the most beautiful trust in Him to whom
she had committed her soul, and the mott perfect
patience in all her sufferings-she passed from
this scene of pain and disappointment, to an i'm
mediate entrance into the rest prepared for the
people of God. NJ. 3. G.
DIED-At New Lisbon on the 3lst ult., after a
protrncted illness, of consumption, ELIzABErH
WATSON, wife of Joseph Watson, aged about 40
years.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-08-04
REPUBLICAN MASS MEETING.

The Republican Party, and all those friendly to
the cause, are notified to meet en- maSse, on
WEDNESDAY, Goth day Of AUGUST,
THE day of our delegate conventlonj at New Lis
bon to certify the nominations made by our dele.
gates also the nomination for State officers made
at Columbus July 18th.
Distinguished Speakers are expected from
abroad.
EeS" Hon. FRANK WADE, and Hon. R. P.
SPAULDING have already consented to attend
Hon SALMON p. CHASE and Hon. j. A. BING,
HAM have been invited, and are confidently ex
pected 10 &c present.
Come one, come all, come to the gathering.
BY order Of the Central Committee,
L. W, POTTER, Chairman,
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-08-04
SLAVERY AND METHODIST.

From the opposition of the more rabid slave
holders in Missouri and Tennessee and Mississip-
pi, to the Ministers of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, it would seem that some of them are re-
ally ~mingling some humanity with their divinity,
or else are exhibiting some humanity despite their
divinity. We congratulate the Methodist Church
on winning this unexpected honor. What they
have done to merit it we are not informed. But
something must have been done or said, indicating
some deficiency in attachment to the Divine insti
tuition, and some cuipable want of zeal in its sup
port. Else they might be invited to strawberry
parties and treated to railroad rides and other dis
tiuguished marks of hospit l.ty,as were the Presby'
'terians of both schools by the slave holders, Mis-
souri, and Tennessee v~ieing'with each other in show
ing them homo. The Mcthodists, in years past,
have not been behind theirP Presbyterian brethren in
fidelity to the institution" But evidently they are
loosing caste now. The following from a Chicago
paper indicates tho reward which slavery mete,
out to Me:hodists unfaithful to her interests. 1t is
from n Platte county, Missouri Correspondent Of
the Chicago Press;
| hasten TO inform you of another mob in Platte
county. The Methodist Church North had an ap
pOintment for a quarterly meeting near Forley.-
il lIcSlulhS, LiuCI' PIC"'hcIo IL SpHSiVSdlluI
had assembled and concluded the morning service
and were procce ling, when a mob of about eighty
armed men made their appearance. The congre
cation, it being warm, were seated in the shade il
front of the house, and the preachers were inside
When DR.. Walker led the mob to the door where
the Rev. Mr. Morris was preaching, and seized
him, Mr.. Morris drew his revolver and cooked it
when some one caught his arm and took it from
him. The mob then rushed on him, yelling hang
him ~ "shoot him !" Some in the congregation
interceded for him, and after Il long parley, they
consented to let him go under 4 pledge to leave anC
not preach any more till they gave him permission
The rest of the preachers escaped during the dis
tur5ance, and tho congregation broke up and dis
persed. The preachers were all armed with revol
vcrs. They are aware of the threats daily mad,
against them. The mob brought tar and feathers
and hemp along with them. The excitement i
great. These humble and pious ministers of re
ligion will be driven out, and utter lawlcssness pre-
vail.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-08-04
ELEcTIoNEERINa IN ALABAMA.

The Macon (Ala) Republican, declares that the
Philadelphia Know Nothing platform is the best
ever laid for Southern interests and invites the
whole South to rally to the standard and aid in Civ.
ing battle to the free sellers Of the North and the
"Abolitionized administration Of General Pierce y
They invite the friends Of Southern Rights and o!
the American Union to rally under this standard,
because it waves over not a solitary freesoil head
to get upon this platform, because there is no
space upon it for a single abolition foot; to EN-
brace these principles, because they invite to their
advocacy every true Southern heart, and hurl DC
fance in the teeth of every enemy of the glorious
South"
That is rather "high f~alutin'."
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-08-04
Randolph 9rbool.

THE Fall Term of this school Will ommenc on
Monday, August 10Th, 1855, and continue thirteen
weeks.
TUITION FOR THE FALL TERM.
Orthography, Reading, Arithmetic. English Cram
mar and Geography 50 600
Algebra, Physiology and Philosophy : = : $50
Chemistry, Geometry, Plane and Spherical Trigo.
Arrangements will be made so that all who ds
sire can receive instructions in Penmsnship on
reasonable terms.
Literary Exercises will receive Special Attention.
The Course Of Instruction riN be Thorough and
Practical.
WIN. II. BETTES, ta
SARAH UNDERWOOD, i'"'u'""
RAsnoLrH, Portage Co., O.. duly &c, 1856.
n. b. For further particulars address
WIN. II. BETTES,
Randolph, Portage County, o.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-08-04

Very FAiNr PRusE.-At the recent Demo.
cratic State Convention in Maine, the National
Administration was endorsed with this prcTi.
So:
"H being andeysioo{ MR ms aup,ogot u tie
National A{ainshati,n is expressive OF ao cpia
ion in relation 10 he repeal Of the Missouri CcmPro
mise"
Il would have loon better to have passed. over
the subject altogether. We shouldn't think the
President would like such a quasi compliment as
this. Il is like pronounoing an e~ulogium upon n
man, and then stating in q note at The close, that
notwithstanding he may be a very great scamp
Ntr BEDFORD Standard.