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Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-01-19
DRY GOODS.

ASASA GODDSo
JUST RECEIVED, per steamship "Cahawba:';
j Ladies English White Hose;
do. DO, brown do;
Misses do, do. do;
do. do. white do;
do. do. fancy do;
Gentlemen's English white half Hose;
do do. brown do. do;
Boys do. do. do do;
do. 10. white do. do;
Ladies extra sup. LisIe mode striped Gloves;
do. do. transverse Isle mode Gloves;
do. do. Neapotiton mode do;
DO. do. do. Oxford do;
do. do. taffeta fancy check do,
do. do. flet Mitts-long;
do. . do. do. short;
Misses do. do. do;
Ladies Merino Vests;
Mems sup. transverse Isle mode Gloves;
Children's FL dEcose coul do;
PllloW-case Linen:
Birds Eye Diaper;
Figured Linen Towels;
do. do. Table Cloths;
: do. do. Damask;
Plain Linen Towels;
Brown and white Crash for Towelling;
Linen Sheeting;
Cotton Sheeting-brown and white;
Colored Drilling for Pants;
Cotton and Linen Checks;
Colored and white Counterpanes;
Bobinet and Linen Bar Netting;
White and brown Shirting; "
Irish Lineg
French Lawns, &. &c.
apl4 ROTH BROTHERS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-01-19
Tenmessee SUGAR Ketr
Marion en- Eor5sOn.

I'd II a etc amen6 a la geolea Plaqaemine
paroisse dlbervllle, IN Negro marion qui
G. Sc nomme WILLIAM. ct dit quill appar-
~-tient Mr.. e. Troxcier. Bayou L.alonrche.
LIE dit negre est age denviron 80 ans, ct S pieds
5 GU 6 pouees d'hauteur, ct nH are.
oct27 THE0. BLANCHARD GeolieY,
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-01-19

New Furniture!
TIME undersigned has just received from Gin
L cinnati by steamer Mediator
Mahogany and Walnut Bedsteads;
Arnoirs and Bookcases;
Tables and Extension Tables;
Chairs, Cradles, Safes, Washstands, &c. &c.
All of which will be sold low for cash.
my20 A. WfLBERT.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-01-19

HART, AUSTIN & CO.,
wHoLzsALz AND RETAIL DEALERS In
NAN
General Plantation supplies, &C.,
WIN. HART, PLAQUEMINE. Ia.
J. w. AUSTIN,
J. McWILLIAMS.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-01-19

/ Groceries.
Flour and Lard,
Mess Pork.
Corn and Oats,
Hay and Bran,
Butter and cheese,
Mess Beet, 49,.
Goldfish and Mackerek.
Fine sugar cured Hams,
Shoulders and sides,
Dried Beet,
Beef Tongues,
Tobacco md cigars,
Coarse and fine salt,
Starch and saleratas
Soap aad candles,
Fine Teas and coffee,
aaear o9 and VIqfssM
Chocolate and cQssiG, e..
Nutmegs and Mace,
Pepper and spice,
Pickles and Tineg9r
assorted Ketchmp&
Preserved Fruits
Oranges and LENT
Pecams and AQo3a
Fil5erts and zisins,
Dried Fruits,
assorted syrnpS,
Bros0n and whHSsugar
Vines and Brandy,
CordiqLs and claret,
Scotch Whiskey,
old Bourbon do,
old Rye do,
Rectifed do,
Holland Gin,
Soda Biscuit,
lie and Porter,
Butter Crackers, ..
Vnoct Da1r1ore e., t.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-01-19
Runaway I'm IafI.
RHnrrOm an prsanm.

nardotteas Worn1 Sugar Drops.
AhEoE have been efectuaiiy used here byu1a-
ny personsfof Worms III children. One great
recommendation for them is, that infants and OH
Sc NAteat faem without ahY distaste. For sale
RICHARDS Drug Store.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-01-19

ZINE Rings, Loekets. Gold Pens, Breastpins'
L. and Earrings, all of latest style, Just received (.
at RICHARDS
mh18 Drug and Variety Store.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-01-19
CAME CARTS,

Wagons, Drsays, WheeibarEOWs,
&c. e.. &c.
HART, AUSTIN & CO, Agents for the sale
IL Of work manufactured by Busby, Little &
Co, Wheeling, Va, will execute at short notice
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-01-19
Tin Ware.

A GENERAL assortment of Tin Ware, manu-
III featured from the best quality of cross tin,
just received from the North and for sale by
apt HART, AUSTIN & CO.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-01-19

aaaa GHEiEdrenss Slices.
M 80 a resolved / full assortment Of
neates $50 2dren's Shoes, made d tie
7an taa best material.
8ARE, AUTTSN g. co.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-01-19
e. WTEBERT
MI
JOSEPH FISHER,
Root and Shoe Maker.

Has established himself in Plaquemine in
the above business. He will perform all
work entrusted to him with n~eatness and despatch;
with durable workmanship, in fashionable style,
and at moderate rates, He s)oIicifs a share ofpub.
lie patronage. His shop is on Bank street, nearly
opposite Biehler's Barber shop. dec 1s-ly
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1856-01-19

to the above card. 1t isthe intention of the 1
,lete assortment of every thing in the Dry Goods. v
ublic a more general variety than is usually found
are respectfully invited to call aud examine our
BON all other Goods. tie usual credit will be giver
be paid to all orders from Bayou Goula. Crosse
lielSl HART, AUSTIN & CO..
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-26
Fourth Days Proceedings.
AFTERNOON SESSION.

AlnAxY, Aug 70, 1856
The members assembled usual at four, and divided
into sections
GEOLOGICAL SECTION.
Prof. TcosEY 10 the chair
f0sst wFtt.
Prof fiuCncoC read short paper IN behalf Of bis son.
describing fossil shell found 10 the sandstone Of the
Connecticut river valley, which seemed 10 excite good
deal Of interest among the geoogss II seems 10 be The
lower valve OF sharute. In Europe Is always iound
above the chalk put this instance was in the mds,
OF a thick mass OF sandstone.
discussion arose 10 which Profs Rogers, Foster rIa
and others took part.
uROrRAuv
Prof Blanc commenced to read paper the oroyra.
phy Of the western portion OF the United States BE-.
fore was finished the members thinned out and nd
journment was moved I'LL Monday morning.
PHYSICAL SECTION.
Prof ALEXANDER read paper explaining new me.
thod OF estimating the bulk Of the asteroids.
Mr.. VAUGHAN took some exceptions 70 the remarks
Which fell from the Professor who defended bis position.
Trw srN's RAYS.
paper was then read 'the bea, Of the suns rays
by Mr.. ~ IstA FeOrE In account Of some expsr.
uspjs VI ~ senegal interest,",
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-26
TELEGRAplit-.
FITTH DAY-IoRNING SESSION.

AtnASy avg. Is. 1855.
Al the meeting o. the Scientific Congress ihis morning
the Standing Committee reported In favor Of holding N
* x, meeting at Montreal. Commodore Wilkes moved an
amendm,pt 10 the report. substituting Baalmore. Amend
ment lost by II TO co. whereupon DR.. Steiner OF Bs,l-
more moved to make the adoption Or the report OF the
con mit,ee unanimous. Carried. Professor Dawson, Of
Canada returned thanks on behalf Of the Historical 50.
ceiy Of Canada and the citizens Of Montreal discus
sion OF the constitution fixed for the afternoon.
Among u papers read in sections a notice Of obser.
vaons to deterre the Of the increase OF Sandy
HOOK made by The Coat Survey Tor the Commissioners
on the Harbcr Encroachments on New York, by A. d..
Baohe Professor Agasz continued his interesting lee.
turs annual Developments. grand reunion al the
Geological rooms takes place TO night
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The association occupied all the afternoon discuss.
ing tie constitutional question. No other business done.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-26
mARiTlME INYELLIGENGR.
Port Of New York, August IS. 1856.

tOrN Oh NEW OrAs huxsASI 80, a0oOs
CrEAREr.
Ship C5ncsure Harris, New Orleans
Ship Jas Hoyey Robnson :, George Perkins.
Bark Clara Windsor, Button, Port Prnce-Becker
BARK F A Perley, Johnson MISUNDERSTANDING & Esche
Bark Illas Coirel MramichI-w Carver 4 Chase
@ chsss
Ere Ere Fm
schr British Queen !srl. johnson, sasssq EPaJ Eaess
s saaSen m aS MDsS
sshr Ads oss5 HsTs sson
sshr weshsgton wlletts Acknowledgement. S Abbot
sehr Z Johnson Turnel NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., Lord Que
ssSs EeIndeer oyer,on ' Brun slash
sssr H,.fies Lord Pori;mogsS2c IE Fs,sss
ssr Fs $ss Peters s"
Propeller Tacony, wilson Philadelphia
Propeller Bristol, Allen Ph1adePha-w Thompson.
ARRIVED
Steamship Roanoke skinner, Norfolk &c with mdse and
nassenss.s 70 Latham Pleasan!s Aug a. att fM
LARD c SOUR WITH JACK lying for pesr s po
pilot boat IN sight Passed two OF cFomweis propeiers,
SHIP Columbia Hgtcaiscn. LyerpoCl July a with mase
1904 exchanged Signals with ship showing white signal
m @ ns sssn se om LIVE @
Srse s y AM a. q y
ship ss ,zeand Trass Liverpoo July 20 with mdse and
Ship Chaos of savannah Duton Liverpool July 10, with
coal 10 New York Gas On
Bark Therese C8rem Hohorst Bremen July g. with mise
and 63 passengers TO Burchard Buck.
Bark Union tBrern) Hartsgnaa Newport w, 81 days with
railroad iron. to order
BARK p Tsimsfge. McReler, cenfuegos 10 days with
&c 10 j 7 Alfonso Co; vessel 10 W Buggan
into HaFana for par, OF crew having los three with
fever.
Rak Nszarine. Smith Boneven;ur, Canada East 81 list
with Gsh and shingles, 10 NJ Backus.
Brig port Vera Cruz Lisbon 81 days, with sail
and cork 20 figaniere < Co.
Bre Dyer of Belfast, shge Gonaives, IL days with
lopwooc. 10 Vose. Iavingsion& Co.
Brig Xenophtn 'of Belfast Doak, sagua, IA days with
rar, 10 II u Bro kman L 20.
Brig Henry Matthews of Boston,, Devereux sagua 18Th
Inst with sugar, 70 II ID BrSokmsn a Co
schr a y lie Rosse't Coo er, Wilmington NC, Gays.
echr q Binns Cook, Virginia 5 days.
fchr " u Pitts. Jones, Virginia, days.
sohr J Arriiage, ArmtaPe Philadelphia
schr j tuTan. White, Philadelphia.
Sohr j y Ross Baker Providence.
Propeller Parker Vein Ramsay, Baltimore.
Pr peler Novelty Bell Phadephie
Propeller Beverly. Pierce, Philadelphia.
BELOW
sh.p Martha Ward 30 days from Liverpoo-By pilot boat
II <eiiscnb
Ship Vim Kent, Of Philadelphia
Ship Marcia May tof Ba.nI from Bristol
BARK Lucy Ring Of Lubee.
Wind during the day, NNw.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-26
Railroad Accident.
OUR NIAGARA FALLS CORRESPONDENT.

CATARACT HorsE, Niagara Falls, Aug "a, 1855.
The lla5P n. train from here 10 Emira last evening"
was thrown from the track about seven and half miles
out by cross tie or timber being placed with end
down In cattle ditch or turner and the other the air.
The locomotive broke the tie in two and after striking
did not strike the ground for twenty five feet (which
seems incredible to any one who did not see the spot
and then ran OF the tmbankment in soft ground about
half way up But little damage done 10 the train
as the tender and locomotive were all that went Off
owing doubtless 10 slow running at the tine. No per,
son was injured in the least The from Elmra came
in but fifteen minutes before left at very fast speed
being behind time, and from the time Of their going over
until ours the tie placed in by some Hend Ia human
FORM no wanted TO spite some at the of the
lives Of the passengers AT that very place. few days
since two horse b. gng to the resident jumped
three fences and by getting the track killed
The company, although not considering themselves to
blame offered him $500, which was refused, and he has
since boosted that they should pay dearly for it, and
that evening he seen at Tonawauda az mes) att
late hour Officers the search for him all day,
but he among the missing Many thanks due TO
Mr. Corwp the conductor for his efficient aud deliberate
action in getting all back eafely to the Falls, and in
his directions to the different employees show him equal
TO the emergency iu case of accident.
Having been in the train at the time OF the accident.
have gathered the particulars and hasten 70 forward
them for benefit.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-26
United states Commissioner Court.


Are Is Tn late Case Of Smuggling. petition has
been presented to the Secretary Of state for the remission
OF The forfeiture OF the chip Good Hope, which was
seized by the authorities, charge OF having landed
Madame Rondtaus 30 cases OF silks, aces, &c, which
had not paid duty Testimony taken before the Com.
MISSIONER but does not vary from that already pub
Ished in the examination Of the charge against Captain
Miller, wlNa was dsmsse9,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-26
jersey City News.

EXAMINATION CoUSTEaFETER5 Yesterday Henry
Johnson and bis Charles johnson arrestt ID Jersey
City last Thursday night the charge of countereitng,
were examined befo Recorder Bedford Justice Pearcy,
OF New Yori appeared their counsel The Rec order
held them for trial the next term Of court IL indicted
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-26

BOSTON. Aug 2-Ar ships Ariel, cad.z; Bombay. New
Orleans.
BOSTON, Aug 25-Arr banks Franklin, Trinidad; Susan
Clark turks Islands.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-26

Porsnd brgs Zenith DAVIS Portland MINIS Ham schwat.
Bremen, Henry, Gictrs Key West boston speerng
81 John NIB schrs Helen Ne0regor McApinc Port Spain
Trinidad: Gazette. Growell Boston; Fanny. Green New
Lndon Stetson Cobb. n ovinceiown Orlando Pinkhan
PsIatd John Brooks, Graaan. do; floreuee sherman
Niork Martha Hail. screr Boston Sarah ID Sparks Iarins
Neuburg: John Rogers Elliott. Providence: n w Pratt
Smith Essey CT larkn. Churbnch New Bedford Hopeton
Briggs, do. Il I Thompsoa. Barnes Boston.
Cid Steamship keIrebec. Hand NYork Jas Alieriice:
bank. Warren Fisher Gallagher 81 Bars brcs Co! Vim
gins. Cosgns Boston: Abaoss Dorr, Bosog Zenith Davis
Portland; schrs A Setson. Cobb. welaeet; W Pratt
Smith. Hartford; Iupeun BrgAs Boston: u Thonpsoa
rarnes do Martha Ham, sorer. do John Rogers, Elliott
r. evidence; larkin. hurbuck, Wardham.
Also cid brig Chirorcc, Young, t,os,on; II Elliott
Crockett do; schrs II Morse Phillips raun on Dazzle
Iaa,t. naxtp
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-22
News from Havana.
ARRIVAL OF THE oUAHRR Cmv.

The United States mail steamship Quaker City, IRON
Mobile the 18th, and Havana on tho evening Of tho l7sh
inst, arrived here yesterday morning
The Quaker City has made another rapid run betwssn
Mobile, Havana and New York, emitting her TO The
championship Of tho Southern route having made the
passage the former ports in forty two hour,
and between Havana and Sandy Hook in eighty two hours
making tho running time between Mobile and New Yor,
in 1--WE days and four hours.
There is no news Of Importance from Cuba Dverv
thing on the island was quiet.
No intelligence had been received from the Spanish an
cers sent TO Costa Rca.
Tho United States steam frigatc Susquehanna Captsa
Sands, was OF Havana the 10TH communicated win
the shore and the United States Consul and then pr
cccdcd over to Key West. ALI we'll on board and reu
all right at San Juan.
Stock Of sugars on hand 2e5, 600 boxcs shipped las
week. 10000. The market was at a stand but Arm
last prices Molasses scarce and advanced in price
Freights dull, more SO than at last adviccs
Exchange 60 days sight-blls on oil Northern CHI.
from s1s to II per cent discount New Orleans at das
sight to per cent dscount United States gold coin,
per cent Discount
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-22


The call for meeting of wings this evening, to consul,
on what course they to pursue in regard to Ii
Presidential election, attracted large proiuiscuous
scmbhgc Mr.. Scaton, of the NsioHal Tsigcncer was
chosen chairman. member of the American party
wasrroposcd for Secretary which occsoncd the greatest
possible confusion showing that that party largely
i'll the ascendant and that but few wings who had stood
aloof from all parties were present
The Chairman pointedly rebnked the disorder
Senator JONES Of Tennessee, took the stand avowng
himself Clay and Webster whg He said that the whg
party held the balance power and should consult and
vote as would best subserve the interests Of the country
and they could do this by observing distinct organis-
ton, and acting the ally Of that party which they mag
agree to support He was frequently applauded.
Mr.. Campbell, Of Ohio, enthusiastically called fo9.
He had not proceeded far in laudaaon Of Mr. Clay when
Know Nothing party.
He greeted with cheers by tho majority and hissse
by others.
Mr.. Campbell left the stand to give opportunity =
the'Commi,tce on Resolutions to report.
The resolutions recommend the Convention proposed
by the kentucky wings to be postponed till the aso
Wednesday in July and that all sections of the country
send delegates to deliberate upon the proper
pursued at the present crisis.
The resolutions were adopted, when the meeting ID
journed.
Mr.. CAMPBELL in response to the Know Nothngs tooa
the stand. He commenced speaking when the gas wsa
turned ogrcat confusion ensued amidst which the -
somby separated
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-22
THIRTY.FOURTH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
House Of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, June 21, 1855

WASHINGTON, June 21 1855.
| THE kASsas DffFcrLrY.
Mr. CoIFAx (ngger worsItpper Of Ind.) branded the
code OF laws emanatng from fse Legislature of Kansas
one OF oppression outrage and wrong, which would be
dsgacef TO the Legislature Of any State they ars
70 the Gohs and yandas who sack to tyrannze oveR
tie citizens of that Territory. TSargucd that ol
the statutes especially those against freedom Of speech,
and OF the press, are in direct contraTcnton to the
ganic Law and constitution Of the United States
MASSACHUSETTS cssoEnsA.
Mr. URiNsAAE, (nigger worsbppcr) o. Aes., defend
ed assa -husetts against general and spesec charges
claiming al in all that constitutes true greatness she 70
the first stal Of the Un'on antha her preser perform
ances are SUI verior her past patriotic recoecHns He
vas sorry to Ind the head the list Of her ssaians
the President o.. e United Satcs who had deliberately
perverted history 10 cuogue the South at The expense ol
tire North and wis had bercrc thc chcain OF section
al.sn Massachusetts bcleysd wJh South Caroliza ths
Fugitive Slave law v7auDnstituVe,ai
M Knrr, (dem.) sfs.C, Here asked Mr.. Burlirsams
for h.S authority relative TO South casSsina.
Mr.. 3rRISGAME TO lSvve his stAtersent cited the re-
marks of the Chareste ~ Mercury which spoke OF shs
fugitive slave law as an a,fngesensos one of the moss
cherisheN principles Of tat const1Sn. In conclusion n
bleness OF its sentiments ma 20 III severity Of its sr
lures against tyrany. He ~ Mr. Summer had ap
s unon s nnive s h W. arsr ~n
flowing with Kindness for eysry hnmNEbeing bearing th
upright form Of man. He WIS an accomplished scholar
and chivalric gentleman member q tsps House who
had taken an oath to support She consohisa stole int
the Senate and smotc hfin as An smoss,as Bvother.
Mr. BrMI>GAMK replied, he would not bNndy cpithets.
doubtless The esptIernnp yns resporsble a. tss ~
Mr. KETT-iam,N
Mr. BuRIlyGAMy aNcr te and causre,v go.
dcmning the assault anon Mr. Suu,nrr as,ad-Cai Won
that chivalryY In what code, cy honor ds Won -
authority for f II wa, are not ID harm arccdou, ~
speech what is all this goycrnmcrt .Nyortne n we are
TO be called 10 account r some gallant ns,,hcw,, a.
some gaopt uncle f,r saving sc.,othinr ,rhch doe
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-22
Reception OF NIillard Fillmore by the Com
mon Council.


The committees OF the Board of Aldermen and Council
having charge of the reception Of Mlard Fillmore
held final meeting yesterday afternoon at the City Hail.
TO perfect arrangements for the reception of Mr. Fillmore
Councilman Van Ripper presiding
Tho Committee Firing Salutcs reported having
arranged to have fifty guns fired Collins wharf tho
arrival of the Atlantic, which is bring Mr.. Fillmore
and hundred guns in the Park during his final rccep
tOn at the City Hall by the city authorities.
Alderman BRIGGS suggested the construction Of arches
at different points along Broadway and decoration of tho
leading public buildings of the city The proposition
called out long debate, but il finally voted that the
amount of the appropriation Isl oOO at the disposal of
the committee would not warrant the expense.
The subject of the number OF carriages allowed TO be
used by the committee was reviewed. II length
decided to limit the number to two carriages, besides the
one usod for the conveyance of Mr.. Fillmore.
The committee after having been instructed to send in
the place OF their residence the station house the
ward in which they lived that notice might directly be
sent them upon the coming in of the Atlantic adjourned
TO meet at Collins wharf Immediately upon receiving such
announcement.
During The progress Of the above meeting General
Lloyd appointed the previous meeting of the committee
to Grand Marshal ut the reception of Mr. Fillmore
held meeting at the City ibrary and there with diff
ferent Fillmore Clubs and associations, arranged the line
OF march to be taken and other particulars OF the pro-
grammc upon the day OF Mr. Fimores reception by the
city.
FILLMORE CLUBS RECEPTION OF Mr.. FILLMORE.
An adjourned meeting of the Reception Committee Of
Mr.. Fillmore, consisting Of delegate from each Fill
and Donclson Club in the city, held last
ing at Academy Hail. Cos Broadway Mr.. Chester briggs
presided. II arranged to hire carriages for the
Contce ride in to follow those used by the Reccp-
son Committee of the Common Council upon the arrival
of Mr. Fillmore at Collins wharf, to escort him st.
Nicholas Hotel II further arranged 10 have dfty
guns fred Washington and Madison squares upon the
arrival of the Atlantic steamer. The only concluding
arrangement of importance to publish in the papers
invitation to the citizens Of New York not members of
Fillmore Clubs who propose to support Mr. Fillmore for
the Presidency, meet with their Committee and that OF
the Common Council at Collins wharf, on the arrival Of
the Atlantic and join in the escort Of MIR Fillmore to his
hotel.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-22
The Kansas Emigrant Aid Societies Com
yentlOn.

CLEVELAND June 81 1856
The Kansas Convention re-assembcd this morning,
with Governor Reeder in the chair, Mr.. Footc being
absent
After prayer the Committee Resolutions presented
resolutions pedgng themselves to each other and to their
suffering brethren in Kansas themselves
ngy to furnish needed aid, appointing five persons at
Chicago Central Executive Committee whose duty il
should be TO receive and expcnd the contributions
the best adapted to the wants OF the settlers
making from each State contributing member
Of said commitcc including among the essential
of aid all persons intending TO become actual residents
and willing to aid by all industrial means in making Kan
sas free State; charging the Executive Committee spe
cay to make such application of the at their dis
posa will effect that object requesting all associations
TO send the Central Executive Committee from time to
time the funds at their disposal and sub organizations TO
the State Committee their funds TO bo forwarded
the Central Committee at Chicago urging tho orma
ton Of country and township organizations and request
ing the present Chicago Aid Society to act Us Central
Committee.
The Committee Permanent Organizationl reported
faows.-For President Governor Reedcr for Vice
Presidents Mr.. Stanley, Of Ohio; Mr. Wright, Of New
York Mr. Spear Of Kansas and Mr.. Foot Of Ohio. For
Secretaries, Mr. Allen, of Pennsylvania Mr. Brooks, Of
Ohio; Mr.. Houghton, Of Indiana
Many citizens offer to subscribe large amounts Gov
Recdcr will be in Detroit tonighs.
An afternoon session held but no important bust
ness was transacted The Convention adjourned to meet
again at Buffalo, July9.
After tho adjournment General Lane and the delegates
from Iowa and Illinois arrived An informal meeting
was held and plans discussed relative to the
of four hundred cmgrants now at Iowa City.