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The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1856-03-15

PROPOSED ORGANiZATION OF A STATE Gov
ERNMENr IN MINNEsoTA.-A Joint resolution
has been introduced into the Council of Min
nesota providing for a territorial convention.
to be held in June, 1857, to frame a state
constitution as preliminary to asking for
admission into the Union. The population
of the entire territory is between sixty and
seventy thousand, and will no doubt be am.
ply sufficient to form state by the time de-
signated for holding the convention. The
people of Minnesota do not seem inclin'd
to wait for permisSive act of congress to
enable them to form state government.
FISH SroRY.--We are informed by Col.
Dewey that on Monday last, while on. Of his
men was chopping wood near Big creek, he
went to the creek and cut hole in the ice Eor
the purpose of getting drink AS soon as
hn hole was made large Perch bounced up
and was taken ont by him. The fish con-
tinued to make their appearance as fast as
he could lift them ont. As soon as he got
as many as he could carry, he left for home,
pr0cured assistance, went back. AMI at last
accounts, over six barrels of the incest kind
of fish had been taken. We set this down
as pretty good fish story for this season Of
the year. Mt. Pleasant Uowa) Observer.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12
Mr.. Hutchinson.

Our representative to New England,
]. HUTCHINSON. Esq, is doing yeoman's
service in the cause of Kansas. He has
visited Connecticut, and addressed large
assemblies in Hartford, New Haven, &C.,
and everywhere gives the best of salts
faction. The Daily Chronicle, at New
London, has a column devoted to a no.
tice of his speech in that place, and
closes as follows -
"Mr. Hutchinsonis an energetic speak
er, but without particle of fiummery,
possessing a Yankees elearness of head
with full share of Western yehemence,
he produced a powerful and profound
impression upon his audience. Would
to heaven every man and woman in
Connecticut could hear him.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12
The Jefalo Of FREEDOM.
Lawrence. Saturday. Jan. IL. 1855.
Improved Fire Arms.

We have information that ELI THAYER,
Esq, Of Worcester, Mass. has invented
and is manufacturing firearms. said to
be greatly superior to Sharp's. They
can be loaded more rapidly than Sharp's,
and will carry two ounce ball or slug
with great precision for mile. They
load at the breech. Common United
States musket can be supplied with the
improvement, and furnished complete
with bayonets. by the wholesale at Sl9
piece. Every pioneer to Kansas from
the East. should provide himself with a
weapon of defence, with a good stock of
powder and ball. The Border Ruff
fans have not yet given up their design
on Kansas. The only arguments with
tyrants are those of a personal nature
Thayer's rifles are sold only to Free
Stale men.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12
advertisement.
BOUNTY LAND AGENCY.

A n act of Congress, passed March Sd, 1855
N provides pension of 100 acres OF land, fol
all persons who served in the Revolutionary war
or in any other war of the Unit, States, pro-
yided fourteen days services were rendered /; and
4Seensdlg, To I'LL who served in any battle,
though actually engaged for only single day
and.
Thirdly, To the widow, or if no widow, the
children who arc under Il years of age at the
time OF the passage of the act; and,
Fou,fltky, TO those who, under former laws,
have received warrants for less amount than
loo acres, are entitled to an additional warrant
to make up the deficiency to that amount
Having OBLIGATED as Bounty Land Agent under
the former law, and received from the proper
officers, for the Use OF the claimants, very large
number OF warrants, the subscriber offers his
legal services to the public, and feels confident
that he can give perfect satisfaction. No fees
viii be required until the warrant is obtained.
Persons having claims will make immediate APP
plication at the HERALD OF FREEDoN Office.
q. w. BI9WN.
Lawrence Kansas T.. July %, 1850.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12
Farm Claims for Sale.

have several very superior FARM CLAIMS
iefe With me for sale, to which invite tbs 81
sentton OF these desiring improved lands in
Kansas. Two claims are s;tusIea cons;g.o,. -.
each other, and should be purchased by different.
individuals who are connected in business. one.
Is ali timber, thu other all prairie. There ! :.
double log honse and forty acres under e,,od
fence on one of the claims.
Another claim four miles from Lawrence .na !
same dissan e from Lecomptoa. House o., Lair.
and ABOUT Is acres planted.
Also acclaim three miles from Lawrence. nearly
covered with timber suitable for saving purps-
ses- Log cabin and thirteen acres under good
rail fence on premises.
The above, with several other choice claims.
viii be pointed out to those desiring improved
lands in Kansas.
~ Persons having claims to sell. as wen as
those desiring to buy. should call on me at the
HERALD OF FREEDoM OFFIoE.
G. W. BROWN.
Lawrence, Sept. 50. :55.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12
Violation Of Law.

Some of our citizens are almost daily
violating the laws of the United States,
by selling spirituous liquors to Indians.
The penalty for each offence is FIVE hun
dred dollars fine, and imprisonment until
the fine is paid. We know of one person
who will soon Uansose the rancho, else he
will have someta fines saddled upon him.
We saw several Indians dead drunk
around his door the other day, and know
of any quantity of proof that the liquor
was sold to them at that house.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12

ton should not do. We claim no rights
in Kansas. but what are given us by the
Constitution and the laws. We claim
none which we are not ready to concede
TO every living man. The misrepresen-
tations which have been made of our
Company. do not injure u.s. 1t is only
TO defend the character OF our friends in
Kansas. that we. have felt called upon to
notice them at all. and we write this
friendly address to you, and claim your
candid attention to it, that you may no
longer be misled as to the peaceful and
legitimate purposes of the New England
settlers in that Territory. They are
people who know their rights, and are
resolved to maintain them. But they
respect also the rights of others, and
will make no "sggressions' upon neigh
boring States.
John Carter Brown, of Providence,
R. l., President.
Eli Thayer, of Worcester ]. NJ. S.
Williams, of Cambridge, Vice-Presi-
dents.
Amos A. Lawrence, of Boston, Treas
urer.
VIM. B. spooner, of Boston Samuel
Cabot, jr., do; John Lowell, do; C. S.
HigginSon, do; LeBaron Russell, do;
VIM. J. R3tch. of New Bedford ; J. P.
Williston, OF Northampton; w. Dudley
Pickman, of Salem; r. P. Waters, OF
Beverly; R. A. Chapman, of Spring
field; John Nasmith, of Lowell; Charles
H. Bigelow, of Lawrence; Nathan Dur
fee, OF Fall River: VIM Willis, of Port
land, Me-; Franklin Muzzy, of Bangor,
Me-: Ichabod Goodwin, of Portsmoth,
N. H. Thomas NJ. Edwards, of Keene,
N. H.; Albert Day, of Hartford. CT. !;
Directors.
Thomas H. Webb, Of Boston, Secre-
tary.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12
Constitutional Proclamation.

At an election holden on the fifteenth
day of December 1855, to determine, by
ballot, for or against the adoption of a
Constitution for the State of Kansas
framed by Convention of Delegates
which assembled at Topeka on Tuesday,
the 23d day of October, 1856, it doth
appear by the returns of said election
now on file in the Office of the Executive
Committee, that majority of all the
votes cast are in favor of the said Con-
stitution. Now, therefore, by virtue of
authority in me vested as Chairman of
the Executive Committee of Kansas Ter
rilory, | do hereby proclaim and make
known, that the Constitution framed by
the said Topeka Convention has been rat
lied by the qualified voters of Kansas
Territory, and | do now declare the
same to be the CONSTITUTION OF
THE STATE OF KANSAS.
And do further proclaim and make
known, that, of all the votes cast at the
aforesaid election "for" and against, :"
separate and distinct Article on the
subject of Banking, majority are in ia
yor of a "Generql Banking Law,"' as
ascertained by the returns of said cleo
ton now on file In the Office of the Ex-
ecutiye Committee and do now de-
clare the said Article to be part of the
Constitution of the State of Kansas.
And do further proclaim and make
known, that of the votes cast at the
aforesaid election "for'' and against"
"the passage of laws by the General
Assembly providing for the exclusion of
free negroes from the Stale of Kansas
the result of such vote to operate as in
structions to the first General Assembly
upon that subject a majority are in
favor of ''Erclusion, as ascertained by
the returns of said election now on file
in the Office of the Executive Committee.
Given under my hand at the office of
the Executive Committee of Kansas, at
the city OF Topeka this eth day of De-
cember, A. D. 1855.
J. II. LANE, Chairman.
Attest,
G. K. HOLIDAY, See'y. pro tenn.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12
pLOWs! pL0WS!!

LAYING procured the agency of SAMSON,
i i WALLER &; Cos celebrated Steel CIippes
Prairie and FarDsisg PSoues, manufactured al
Bellyile, ILL.,, we are prepared TO fill all orders
from Kansas Territory and elsewhere.
These Flows are manufactured expressly for
the wants Of the West. and with . view to dura-
biIity, DC Their merits have been fully tested,
and thus we can freely recommend them.
Persons ordering can judge OF the size wanted
description, DC, from the character Of soil and
strength of team. The Prairie Flows are from
Il to 20 inches furrow, or larger If ordered. The
Corn or Farming Flows vary In size from One
Horse No. 4, 70 Nos. 5, 81 Large Two Horses
Roll. All have steel points and mould boards
Prairie Flows vary in price from SIT to so
numbers named-C Corn do. from SC 50 TO Sl0 25,
manufacturers prices.
Send your orders with specifications, and they
will be promptly filed.
+. a. HUNT & Co.,
No. 19 Lsree, So. Louss. 10.
I z,,r,1 IL 1873
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12

A TT0RNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW.
n Lawrence, Kansas Territory, will attend
promptly to all business entrusted 70 hiscare, in
the various Courts of the Territory. Having an
experience of some years IS q lawyer in the Soutb
and West, and being familiar with the Pre-
emption laws, be fatters himself that he can
give entire satisfaction to all who NAV favor
him with their patronage in obtaining pre-emp-
ton to lands, collection of debts and ia % ting
redress for bloody noses.
Reference may be had to Silas Price q Co..
Hamilton Finney. Clerk of Circuit Court. Hon
john Cummins. Judgeof County Court. and X.
L. \. Pcyton. Esq, Harrisonvilie, No.: Samuel
Pike, and James Z. Walker, Esqrs., Blooming-
ton, Illinois; Hon. William NoFvell. Joel How
ard, Esq, Carlisle, KY, William Tesll, ESQ.,, and
John Danver, Esq, Allegheny City, Pa.
Aug. II, 1856.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12
CITY Lots and Farm Claims.

TTPON the urgent solicitation of several frieRds
u have determined upon giving some portion
of my attention for the future TO the sale of CITY
LOTS aud FARM CLAIM Those having
either lots or claims they wish to dispose of BY
furnishing me with description of their lOca-
ton, advantages, and price, will find u ready
purchaser.
have several very desirable farm claims at
my disposal, situated near the city of Lawrence,
on which sundTy improvements have been made
Also several city lots and interests in this and
neghboring towns. G. w. BROWN.
I,awrenca Sent |. f55.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12
Notice.

A LII persons are hereby notified that I have
N taken the claim lying east of the claim how
occupied by Edward Clark. Attorney at Law,
and caused house TO be built On said claim
All persons are cautioned against making i'm
provements on said claim, or paying any mon
eys that may accrue from the use of the house Gu
said claim, as / intend TO pre-empt said claim,
and sue for all moneys arising from the hire Of
said house or claim i. H. .SHIAH08S.
Lawrence, aug. II. 1865.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12
T. A, Hunt & Co..

General Comnsission, Prodace and FsrSarlins
Merchants, No. ls LeUes, St. Luis, IL.
Mt bah orders for any description of Mer-
4Ns ehandise, when accompanied with remit
tance, will meet with prompt attention. The
commission for buying any amount over fifty
dollars viii be "a per cent; under fifty dollars 5
per cent. ThesubScribers will eonfine themselves
strictly TO Legitimate commission business, and
they will at all times be prepared to make liberal
advances on consignPents.
REFERENCES IN KAA Sass. C. Pomeroy, Esq,
Dr. c. Robinson.
+. a. HUNT, Late of Hubbell d Hunt,)
J. EDWARD HUNT.
ST. Loais, ADyTl "a, 1855.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12
Ready Kade Frame Houses.

VlHE subscriber having contracted for large
Il number of the above houses, Is prepared TO
furnish those in want. They are Of different sizes,
and viii be sold at the lowest prices.
a line addressed 30 z Simmons, Kansas, No.,
viii meet with prompt attention.
REFEREscgs.-S. G. Pomeroy, ESQ.,, Kansas
city, No.; Dr.C. Robinson, and G. w Brown,
Esq. >, Lawrence, <. T. Z. SIMMONS.
June Ia, s55.-n.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12
Three persons


At the same time and places they will
also elect twenty persons for Senator'S
and sixty persons for Representatives to
the Gene, al Assembly of the State of
Kansas, 70 BE- apportioned among the
several Districts as follows, to wit:
SENATORIAL AND REPRESENTATIVE DIS
TRICTS.
LIST. The First Election District shall
be entitled to three Senators and eight
Representatives.
ed. The Second Election District
shall be entitled to one Senator and three
Representatives.
Sd. The Third Election District shall
be entitled to one Senator and three Rep
resentatiyes.
4th. The Fourth and Seventeenth
Election Districts shall constitute the
Fourth Senatorial and Representative
District, and be entitled to one Senator
and two Representatives.
5th. The Fifth Election District shall
be entitled TO three Senator'S and nine
Representatives.
9th. The Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth
Election Districts shall constitute the
Sixth Senatorial and Representative Dis
trict, and be entitled to two Senators and
fEe Representatives.
18th. The Ninth and Tenth Election
Districts shall constitute the Seventh
Senatorial District, and be entitled to one
Senator and four Representatives.
9Th. The Eleventh and Twelfth Elec-
ton Districts shall constitute the Eighth
Senatorial and Representative District.
and be entitled to one Senator and three
Representatives.
Och. The Thirteenth Election District
shall conssscte Sths Nina SsuasaTiAl asd
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12
Notice.

rTNHE subscriber having purchased and erect
L ed LITTLE GIANT Com Mill, at his
place half mile south of Blansons Bridge is
prepared to gEiAd corn in the ear for stock feel
Also Meal and uominy for family Use.
~ All orders attended to at short notiee. on
reasonable terms. JAS. b. ABBOTT.
Blanton. Nov. q. '5l.-t.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12
A Man and Woman Wanted,

TN0 assist in hotel during the winter. The
i former to cut and draw wool, see to stock,
and make himself generally useful the latter
to do housework. sewing, washing. dc. A suit
able couple will find good comfortable hons,
for the winter. Apply Immediately ut the TE-
cuMsEH HoTEL.
7seamseA, 1f0o. 10, SO.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12
John Baldwin. Peruvian,

LAS just completed his new fary boat, an
II holds himselfin readiness to take passenger
and teams over the Kansas river, opposite Law
renee. At all hours on applications at TIE usaa
prices.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12

BY virtue of authority in me vested
as Chairman of the Executive Committee
of Kansas Territory. l do hereby pro-
claim and make known, that the quail
fed voters of Kansas will meet at the
several precincts hereinafter mentioned,
on the 18th day of January, A. D. 1856,
and then and there elect
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12
DR.. Jno. P. Wood,

FORWARDING and COMMISSION MER
l. CHANT. has just completed his new Ware
house on the Levee, and is ready TO receive th'
consignment Of goods, either on commission o.
otherwise.
Lawrence. June 2. 1sJ5.-G.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12
Graham Flour. Lard, &C.

TUST received at SskAKSs' lot Of gcsd O..
81 ham Flour aiso LAaD. and 100 bsislisls
those splendid Potatoes we have been ezpeei
solorg. sessass $500
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12
John Hutchinson,

i TToRNEY Ar LAW and SOLICITOR IN
- CaAACERY, 60 Main -; LAvss5se, -. 8.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12
Allen & Gordon.

DEALERS in Dry Goods, Provisions and
IL Groceries, Topeka, K. T. Call and exam
inc. June t6. IS55.-tf.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12
Caution

A Ii persons are cautioned against buying
II note made by d. II. MALLORY to j. S. Mon
OF Iawrenee for shout SIS, rs tho note was Civ
en- for company property in which 1 had joni
interest with Mr. Mott, and Mr. Mallory h.
been forbidden 70 pay the same.
L. S. BACON.
Lasgyanes, Oct. g, 1s55.-sf.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12

passing through from every section, and |
they yenerallE have the annearanca of
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12

: shall be entitled to one Senator and three.
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- ~ q tIlS HO4Se % ". ". 1zOe1
w. w. Moore. w. Jackson, Judges.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12

I Aw ofsos 50 Mss. St. upstairs.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12
DR.. E. A. Barnes.

~ a 100 %INSs
PHYSICIAN & SURGEON, Main street, Law
/ renee, 4. T. lJune 20, '55.-H.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12
1000 AGENTS WANTED.

nNE THOUSAND AGENTS wanted irnmedi
" ately, IN every part Of tiie United States, ID
canvass for subscribers TO the HERALD or FREE-
DOM A liberal commission paid for services
and no capital required. address
g. W. Brown e. CO.,
LAWRENCE. K. T., Feb. s.-tf Publishers.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12

house at Ashland; Messrs. Adams,
--, Judges.
9TH Senatorial District; Moneka Pre-
cinct at Sunnamaker's store, on Seven
Mile Creek S. B. White, L. Lincoln,
w. NJ. McClure, Judges.
Big Blue Precinct, at the house of S.
D. Dyer in Juniatta j. Stewart, S.
D. Houston, S. Whitehorn, Judges.
Rock Greek precinct, at the house of
Robert Wilson James Darnell, Charles
jenkins, Henry Remmell, Judges.
9th Senatorial District; Black Yer
million Precinct, at some suitable house
in said precinct, on the Vermillion branch
of the Blue river; John Shmidt, Mr..
Hollingburgh n. Avely, Judges.
St. Mary's Precinct, at the house of
B. Bertrand DR.. Palmer, c. Garrett, G.
Dean, Judges.
Silver Lake Precinct; at some suita-
BILE house in 1ndianola E. Kennedy,
j. w. Hopkins, John G. Thompson,
Judges.
9th Senatorial District; Dayton Pre-
cinct, at the house of BANTER and Hoov-
err; Lewis Hoover, Nathan Adams, G..
B. Hall, Judges.
Grasshopper Falls Precinct, at the
house of the Mill Company s. Fl. Dunn,
John w. Clark, ]. III. Ross, Judges.
Whitfield Precinct, at the house of J.
B. Chapman Thomas James, Vincent
D. Cohee, James A. Gray, Judges.
Crooked Greek Precinct, at the house
of A. Simmons /: A. Simmons, Simeon
Hall, &. T. Donaldson, Judges.
Bills Greek Precinct, at the house of
Mr.. Mckinney: Mr.. James, Dir. Jones,
Mr.. Mckinney, Judges.
Slough Greek Precinct, at some suita-
bic place in the precinct; r. Ward, Mr..
Owen. Judges.
10th Senatorial District; California
Precinct. at the house of w. w. Moore |;
w. w. Moore, w. Jackson, Judges.
St. 10. Bottom Precinct, at the house
of B. Harden. Geo. Bryant. FL. Small
wood. A. A. Amison, Judges.
Burr Oak Precinct, at The house OF
Mr. Wilson; Mr. Brock, DIR. Wilson,
Thomas Net Siocks Judges.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12
G. W. Brown,

A TTORNEY AT LAW. May be found
n Refaid If FreAi0an Office X. T. Jan. 6.
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I5U. now ready for "a. dsisery s. t5s ~, -
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12
Election Proclamation.

c. K. HOLIDAY, See'y. pro tenn.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12
James Christian.

Lawrence, Sept. 50, ,55.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-01-12

and We aid them by all the means ID our
power.
We are perfectly willing, however;
what you must already be aware OF, that
when we organized ourselves to extend
such facilities to the emigrants fom the
East, we knew that they would be men
who meant to live in Free State. They
are men who live by hard work, as we
all do; and they would not so anywhere
where they thought the permanent In
stitutions of the state would make hard
work disgraceful. They know that by
the principles of the kansas-Nebraska
Act, the actual settler must control the
institutions of Kansas and Nebraska
They were willing to take the chances o
an appeal to this principle.
We have never thought of marching
men into Kansas for an election, and
then bring them home again. We have
never seized upon Indian lands against
law and right. If we cared to recrimi-
nate, we might say that certain associa-
items have committed those outrages;
but all the world knows that it was not
the New England Emigrant Aid Compa-
ny. We have relied, and the settler
relies on the principle of ''squatter sover-
eighty" which leaves the actual settler
unmoIeSted in his hard earned home
We were almost as confident when We
began as We are certain now, that under
.his principle the actual settlers in Kan
sas will make Its laws such as shall pro-
hibit slavery in that Territory. But the
action of these settlers will be on their
own soil in Kansas. They have enough
to do there, aud have neither wish nor
thought to interfere with yon. They
have interfered with no mans rights,
nor viii they long allow any man to in
terfere with theirs.
We trust that this simple statement
vii! satisfy all good citizens of Missouri,
hat they have been deceived IN regard
o the plan and purposes Of our Con-
pary. We have done nothing that
friendly brothers Of she same great NJ
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- What u world Of truth in the follow
ing remark alt is Melancholy thing to
see young man SO infatuated with an UNI
worthy woman as to throw himself away in
the disappointment he experiences ATTENDING
her the contrary to what no expected. IL
seems almost an anomaly Of human nature.
that man Of genius and ability can be so
foolish, and yet such has again and again
been the case. The fact may lie in some de-
gree owing TO evil association, since there Is
nothing that will 50 degrade sensitive Ia
ture so oorrup, warm and impulsive
hearts, an cviLminded woman. There
is no medium in her Influence upon nan
she will be to him either devil or an an
c,iw
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1856-12-12

GoopvEss GRACIovs. Some one who has
been yabout in spOts, y gives the following
result of his observations. IL he is right,
we start n, once for the +" Brotherly love-
city
+" The young ladies of Boston, before
going to rarty, rub their eyes with erfraii
d'oynsn, to make them sparkle and give
them brilliant expression.
The New York bellies don India rubber
s.oc.,n.,s 10 contract the feet and make them
look email.
The Pr,yidsnee beauties put small clam
shell under the hollow Of each foo. to lin
the in.Iep and couIss well made air to the
pslals
Tae philadelphia demoi'ellcs eat psrsim-
mons " draw tbe.s mouths rp to a point,
end give their lips a do kiss me- look.