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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-03-22
Letter from Massachusetts.
BosToN, Mass, Feb. 25, u

BOSTON, Mass, Feb. Z5, 56.
CIV. BRowN-DEAR SIR Enclosed
I send you two dollars for the renewal Of
my subscription to the Herald of Free
dom for 1856. This paper has amply
fulfilled the expectations of its friends,
and ought to be patronized by every
friend of freedom in the United States.
At this critical moment of your conflict
in Kansas, I am anxious that you should
be vigorously sustained by our eastern
States. We are now sensible that you
are now fighting the battle of freedom
for the whole Union. You have the
voice of truth and the love of God on
your side, and we trust you will bear up
firmly; for even if you are overwhelmed
by the hosts of enslsving tyranny, your
martyrs trial will be the seed of univer-
sal emancipation. Inrespect and friend
ship. j. B. BLANCHARD.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-03-22
Prospects of a War.

The political horizon in the East has a
portentious appearance. There is evil
dently desire on the part of the Presi-
dent to plunge the country into war
with Great Britain, with view of diver
ting attention from Kansas. President
Pierce is greatly exercised in mind be-
cause few persons in the eastern cities
volunteered to 60 to Canada, and there
enlisted into the British Army. We are
glad to see the President of the United
States tenacious of our rights, and re-
solved to check every illegal interfer-
ence with American citizens on our own
or foreign soil. At the same time we
should be glad to have some little atten-
tion given to home affairs. The ballot
box has been destroyed, every right of
American citizens wrested from them by
the hand of violence, men shot down in
cold blood, and piIacies committed on
our rivers, and until within short time
no attention has been given to it. and
then only to half approve such Awless
usurpation and outrage.
We are apprehensive President Pierce
will find it a losing game. if he and his
coadiutors involve this nation ina foreign
war when domestic feuds are distracting
US at home.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-03-22
SeVentY-six.
BosToN, Mass, Feb. 27, sc.

OOoEON, mASS.1 = GU. Z 4, OO.
G. w. Brown d Co.,-Gentlemen -
l enclose you two dollars for the second
volume of the HERALD OF FREEDOM.
Your paper must Be sustained In my
view, it is materially identified with the
cause of Kansas-the great cause Of
Liberty in this country, if not in the
world. The people of Kansas did not
60 over into Missouri to make war with
shareholders; but the shareholders ot
Missouri went over into Kansas to make
war against Freedom! Shareholders,
therefore, have begun the war, with the
ayowed intention of extending slavery
over all the Free States of this Union
Nearly all the slave States show indica-
tons of moving troops into Kansas for
the same nefarious purpose. Let them
do it, / am an old man, sixty-fve years
of age but old as / am. / raise my voice
in indignation that no language can ut
ter. against such a proceeding. If any
further aggressions are made by slave
holders upon the undoubted rights and
Liberties of the people of Kansas, let the
friends of Freedom everywhere, East,
West, North and dSouth-slaves and ALL
over the whole country, unite and swear
before God and the world, that one slave
holder, or one slave, is too much for the
United Ssatessf America ..76."
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-03-22
GlorYing in his Shame.

Kelley. of the Squatter Sovereign,
glories in the shame of being a border
ruffian. He says:
"If we for moment thought that a
drop of Yankee blood ran through our
veins, we should let it out, even though
our life were sacrificed in so doing"
AS regards the yillainies practiced by
the rufians, he endorses them all, even
the killing of Dow and BARBER, and the
chopping to pieces of poor BRowN, which
he alludes to as the last outrage perpe-
trated." in the following language:
"we do not claim the honor of
suggesting the numerous plans adopted
by our friends for the riddance of free
soilers from this Territory, but we do en-
dorse every act that has been done, from
the submerging of the Parkyille Lumin-
airy to the last outrage perpetated. -
We 60 in for a war of determination
against the lawless nulliGers and negro
stealers now infesting this Territory, and
when occasion offers ne will show our
love for Northern blood, by causing it to
flow in profusion to enrich our soil"
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-03-22
THE EMPORIUM OF TRADE!
New Store and New Goods!

n W. & w. HUTCHINSON & CO., are
NJ. lust opening at their new and c0mmodi-
ous Sales Room, the largest and best selected
stock of Goods ever offered in Kansas, for whole
asle and retail trade; and while they acknowl-
edge their obligations to the public for past ia
vors, they would respectfully invite them to no
tiee their extensive facilities lately added, for
furnishing everything the western trade de-
mands at one place. They have already secured
q very fattering
wHoLEsALE TRADE
with Interior towns, and can warrant their goods
at lower prices than can be found at any store
west of st. Louis. In every instance where they
have filed orders for country trade they have
been gratifed to know that better satisfaction
has been given than by going to the States to
purchase. It is especially in the Dry Goods de-
partment that they promise ersat bargains, as
they purchase ut the East, and require bat on
naod<rats profit added to the original cost.
Their neighbors who wish TO study economy
and save their money, would do well to call and
examine their piles of
PRINTS, GLNGHAAS, DELALNES, Be
RA GES, Cashmeres with trimmings to match,
gloves and hosiery, crsvats, Napoleon ties, white
cambrics, lawns and muslins, colored cambrics
and siiicias, jeans, cotton and wOolen knitting
yarn, sadder's silk. bleached cottons, driilngs,
denims, sheetings and flahnels of all kinds.
SUGARS of all grades and prices, from II
| TO Is cents syrup and molasscs, coffee, spices
ground and unground, lard, fish, linseed, lard
and ncats- foot oil, white and red lead, turpen-
cine and paints, window glass, nails, hardware,
| trockery, glass, stone, wooden and tin wares
IRON, round and square, at wholesale.
FURNITURE AND HOUSE FURNISH
ING GOODS of all descriptions doors, sash
glazed and unglazed, carpets, mattresses.
| HATS, CAPS AND -FURS of every quail
| ity and color BOOTS and SHOES adapted to the
| western trade.
HARNESSES, SADDLES, BRIDES,
| martIngsles, saddle bags, horse blankets, straps
stationery, PENS, PEFCILS, Sand
boxes, cards, portfolios, paper hangings, looking
| glasses.
YANEEE NOTIONS of over hundred va
rieties. to please both the old and young, with
| numerous other things that cannot well be de-
scribed.
They have also commenced the MERcHAS.
TAILORING BUSINESS, and besides their fine
stock of broadcloths, doe skins, cassimeres.
vestings and tailor's trimmings, they have at all
| times the largest stock of
READY MADE CLOTHING
for gents, youth, and boys, ever opened in
PROVISIONS Of oil kiade Sweet and Irish
potatoes, apples, butter, cheese, eggs, honey,
&C., &c, constantly on hand, with many other
things tedious to mention-makingi in all stock
Of about
$40, 1000 worth Of Goods
that must be sold Low FOR CASH oNLT.
No. Is -Nassachusetts Street.
Lawrence, Nov. II, 1856.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-03-22
Kickapoo right side up.

From private letters received by us by
yesterdays mail, We were pleased tc
learn that Col. Buford, of Alabama
with his whole emigrant force, viii be in
Kickapoo City as soon as navigation
opens. 1t seems that he intends making
this place his head quarters on account ol
the great reputation it has abroad of be-
ing the stronghold of the Pro-slavery
party, and also to make the acquaintance
of the Kiekapoo Rangers.
We are also informed by private letters
from other Southern Stases, that the en-
igTation will be immensely large during
the present spring. Indeed. this is cheer
ing news to us-it glsddens our hearts
more particularly. because it comes from
quarters in the South where the Pioneer
has the largest circulation. and NAV.
therefore, be reasonably supposed that
cur eHerts Il aaking Kansas q Save
Safe have besn appreciated, and the
peopls thereby aroused 70 senss of du-
TX sekdpoo PioaeeF.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-03-22
aja4 Correspondence.
Iatar from Pennsylvania.
RAs,oLPH, CRAwrogD Co., Pa,
February 25, 1856.


February 25. 1856.
FRrEsD BaowN-I am but one of the
millions vho sympathize with you and
the CHAMPION host of Kansas. and but
express beir sentiments when say,
that had power { wosId make living
Border Rufian. or sny Of their abettOrs,
q thing to be sought for. more precious
on account of their scarcity than fine
gold. =
Ho! for the North! We have found
the landmark at last, aad have set one
stake by the BAkKs. and / hope the
REEDER may set anotherin the heart of
Kansas immovable as the everlasting
hills.
Thanks be to God that Kansas has
within her borders men of stern resolve
for God and Freedom!
1t may require 10 small degree OF
courage in the frieids of Freedom to
battle her own enemes in Kansas more
to meet the Bord4 Rufian host j; but
how much more to meet and beard the
lion in his deni The die is cast, and il
must be donss.sF Kansas. ignobly falls,
and with it in its agonizing throes the
freedom of world
Itrequires no prophets ken, however,
to soresee the mighty result. With the
attempt to execute the acts of the Mis-.
souri, banditti comes Re0olution, and
with revolution, FREEDOM
The tigers teeth will be broken and
his claws be given to the children o
Kansas champions for playthings.
The voice of Freedom is the voice o
God and the multitude, with Con AMI
LIBERTY inscribed on their banners, are
READY NOW!
have not heard from, you since
wrote to you last fall, only by receiving
two Heralds, making in all ) or Z since
September. We have had a winter o
unparalleled severity. The snow ha.
lain from the 25th of Dec. without {
thaw, and is from Fl to 8 feet deep
Mercury dewa te 3S deg. below Zero
with but feeble inclination upwards
but little wind.
Hoping, daily wishing and praying
for your safety and welfare, am. yours
as ever, 0. I. HOBBS.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-03-22
The Hefaio Of Freedom.
Lawrence. Saturday. March Y. 1856.
pnrioined from the Mails.

=
1t was apprehended, when the State
Legislature frs. convened at Topeka, on
the 4th of March, a quorum of the lower
House would not be present, on account
of the bad state of the roads and the high
water making it impossible to cross some
of the streams. When the House was
called to order at 2 O'Clock P. n, but 80
members answered to their names; 81
was required for quorum. A motion
WAS made to adjourn over till the next
dav at 10 O'Clock A. n, aud then to swear
in the State officers. A gentleman re-
piled that it must be done on the 4lh
inst, that the Constitution had so direct
ed; that Gov. Robinson was in favor OF
giving the instrument strict construc-
lion, and so much was the Governor re-
solved upon it in his own case, he had
determed on going before Justice OF
the Peace and taxing his official oath, il
he could not do it any other way. AT
ter calling the list of absentees few
times, it was found several additional
!. members had arrived, and at FIVE O'Clock
the two houses were fully organized, and
were assembled in joint convention to
witness the inauguration of the new State
officers. The ceremony was imposing,
and kindled new hopes in the bosoms oil
those who were permitted to witness the
spectacle.
We wrote cutan article at length while
in Topeka, touching the inauguration,
and sent it to our Associate, but we ex-
pect it was purloined from the mails be-
tween Topeka and this place, and that it
is probably in Washington ere this, and
being used in evidence on which to base
an action against somebody for high tre-
son.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-03-22
signs of the Times.

That we are now at the most critical
period in the history of our country,
none Can deny. Every paper we see is
filed with portents of .'evil omen"
Sharp's rifles, armed bands forming for
Kansas, in the North and South. forms
the staple of every newspaper. In Old
Virginia-the mother of States and
statesmen. of presidents, patriots and
heroes--the gauntlet is thrown down
before her sister State, Cor outrages upon
her citizens, with the declaration that
unless redress is given, declaration OF
hostilities will be made.
What is to be the end of all this!
We hope and trust that ''common
sense" for which the American people
are noted, may, come to our aid and drive
out fanaticism, uhicA now has the asce's-
dd,acy. If not, there must be separation,
Before that takes place, however, We
must secure the ''bone of contention, /"
Kansas; for that lost, there would be
nothing to contend about. and we would
only have to sit down and see the South
prove second" edition of Hayti. Is
the South prepared for this? If not,
bestir yourselves.-,Sqaatter Sovereign.
The American people are just
waking up to their rights, and these they
are resolved on having. and that without
a dissolution. The North has played
second fiddle to the South from the very
inception of our government. They
have the tune now learned, and they pur-
pose taking turn themselves, and mind
you. Mr. Sovereign, that that bone Of
contention" will not be so easy matter
to get possession of as you may suppose.
Squatter Sovereignty is the law of Kan
sas, and it will prevail in spite and in de.
fance of threats of dissolution or any.
thing else coming from madmen. MARI
that!
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-03-22
Valuable Claim for Sale.

MY CLAIM, situated within one and half
1Sl miles of Leconpton, and the prettiest in
the Territory, with a two story log house, forty
eight feet long, with six capacious rooms. fine
cellar, with stable and neyer-failing spring of
water near the house, with ten acres improved
with fence, eighty acres oftimber, and number
less improvements which ] have. not room to
notice with teams, harness, agricultural i'm
plements, carpenters, cabinet-mskers', black
smiths and coach-makers' tools, household fur
niture, &C., all for sale at great bargain.
Call on G. w. Brown, ESQ.,, at tho Her
aid of Freedom Office, Lawrence, or on me
on the claim for particulars.
- Lasrreneo. IAN H. If BIS. HANCOCK.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-03-22
!, German steel, stesl Landslide clippers.
MCHIGAN D0gBLR PL0W

In the western States, he weuld ea!l the attea-
ton Of Farmers and others Interested TO sbs
merits Of this Plow. When used es . breaking
PioW, it turns the sod over into the bottom Of
the fnTrow, snd the back plcw brings up ths sod
Ioose and covers it completely, iesFing smooth
and lighsseed bed, enabling The nsB ecrner In
tbs West to get good crop from his first pio8-
ihg-as good - can ever Be raised On the soil.
The sod, stubblc, clover, manure, or Whatever
else hes upon the surface Of the ground, Is put
down 50 low being in tbs bottom Of the furr5W }
that cultivater or drag viii not bring it mp.
Sod is made as mellow as . summer fAIiow. and
for corn, viii tend with aboptone half the lsber
it would require after single pl5E. Another
ads sntage Of this piew over any other Il, that
it win Plow deep trench faTroE, and viii SrsK
easier than single piow, run at the same depth
and width. and the draft ises light with The for
ward plow as without il: This Plow i manu-
factured from the very fne quality of German
steel; it has bean 20 altered 81 tfs s,.kser;bsr
that tits warranted to scoar In sny western
coil. The first premium has been awarded tia
plog az being the best aev in use 70 All purposes,
e the State Fsirs In New York, Pensisylysni.,
Ohio. Indiana, Michigan and ulincise ard ct
ssery county Fair at which Il has bsen exhibit
ed. The following Houses 81 tie Missouri nv
sE hsse his Piovs for sale, 70 uhsn hs wcaId
Asssrs. ). w.6T. Il. ELxrs, wessecrs. No:
WALLACE d DcNALDeoa, Lexsngtoz, q
n. LAKELAND q Co., St. CharIss,
JHe. PAULy Esq.Y St. Charles. No.:
]. ii. LIeHTszR, Esq., S. Louis, No.
OrdeTs accompanied with cash or good refer
snssss wHl receive prompt zttsntionsa
Hofhe, B. I.es., m, Feb. 3, 1s5s.-zln
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-03-22
War with England.

We publish in another column com
munication from our friend, VIZ. D.
LYsSAR, of Prairie City. The article is
well written, and contains suggestions
worthy of consideration: and yet we may
be allowed to say we shall take broad
issue with him on several of his propo-
sitions, particularly to that pertaining to
the forming of a powerful Northern Con-
federacy. We have formed a partner
ship with the South, from which she has
received untold advantages. When she
has derived all the advantage from the
North she can, she turns ungratefully
upon them, and seems to desire separa-
ton. We have no inclination to go into
chancery with our case. butare determin-
ed on holding them to their contract,
and making them fulfil it to the letter.
Ii war arises with Great Britain or
any other powerful maratime nation, we
are conscious the South will be the suf-
ferers. They cannot always succeed in
plunging The nation into war. and reap
all the advantages arising. and suffer
none of the losses.
We publish the article alluded to,
merely tha: the country may have the
benefit of the reflections of a gentleman of
ability. who has been viewing the con-
dition of things in our country from an
elevated stand point. and who expresses
himself freely.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-03-22
The Lion-Hearted.

That "brilliant affair" at Hampden
on the 14th ult., the news of which was
deemed so important that letters were
sent us, as well as the Tribune at Tope-
ka, applauding General JOHN DAILY's
eloquence and elocution in unmeasured
terms, and describing him as sweeping
over his district like young hurricane. I"
and as the "'lion-hearted Daily" has ex-
cited some comments from those who
know the facts. Perhaps the Generals
friends who wrote those complimentary
notices, can furnish another article, and
relieve the ''lion-hearted Daily" from the
implication of having written those arti-
cles himself, as some persons have been
disposed to charge him with doing.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-03-22
BOOKS! B00Ks!!

A FINE selection of School and Miseellaneou,
n Books are kept for sale at the office Of the
Herald of Freedom, among which are The Hero
ines of History, Heroines of the Crussaes, Fox,
Book of Martyrs, Perilous Adventures of Tray-
elers, Farm and Fireside, Cruise in the Mediter-
ranean, Hurry Graphs, People Have Met, kura
Letters, Fun Jottihgs, Autographs for Freedom
Great Cities of the World, Frank Freeman's Bar
Der Shop, Mirror of the Soul, Antiquities o.
Western New York, Signers of the Declaration
Army of the United States, Geographical Histo-
~ of New York, Pocket and quarto Bibles, &c
Also, a large supply of Toy Books for children.
We have also q very superior article of Fools
cap and Letter Paper, Pens, Pcnholders, Black
Writing Fluid, adhesive Envelopes, Faber's Pom
cils &c. L. Ii. BROWN 6 CO.
LAWRENCE, Feb. s, 1S55.-tf
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-03-22
bad Business.

We were very sorry to observe that
our friends, ALLEN q GoRDoS, at Tope-
Ia. were engaged in the liquor traffic. a
report has reached town that they have
determined on abandoning the business.
We hope the report win prove true. for
our friends are too much the gentlemen
to be connected with buinsss whose
touch is concentrating.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-03-22
Business eafos.
James Christian.

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT Law,
n Lawrence, Kansas Territory, viii attend
promptly TO all business entrusted TO hiscare, in
the various Courts of the Territory. Having an
experience of some years as alawyer IN the South
and West, and being familiar with the Pre-
enption laws, he fatters himself that he can
give entire satisfaction TO all who may favor
him with their patronage in obtaining pre-emP-
ton to lands, collection of debts and in getting
redress for bloody noses.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-03-22
Protection Against Fire, Tsrnais end
Lightning.
INSURE YOUR PROPERTY

TlHE undersigned has Been appointed an
4 Agent for the USreN INSURANCE CoaPANr OF
Pennsylvania, and Is fully authorized to insure
every species Of perishable property against loss
or damage by FIRE. tornado OF lightning, ct rstes
As low as in any Other, responsible company.
am personally acquainted with the officers Of
the Union Insu,ance Company. and believe Il A
safe, and judiGou8y manaeed, a any other
Company in the United States. Policies will be
made on the Mutnal or Stock principle, rs viii
best suit the convenience OF the insured. and
for one or term of years. Merchants, farmers
and Others ere requested to examine the An
nual Reports of this Cbmpa.1y, and the rates Of
Insuranes before taking policies IN other Ce7a-
panies. g. W. BROWN, Agent
Lawrence h T., Jan. 10. 1885
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-03-22
Progress.

a bill has passed one branch of the
Nebraska Legislature giving females the
rights of electors. If the bill should be-
come law, Nebraska would soon become
the most populous Territory in the Union.
Nebraska and Kansas will eventually
furnish the world with specimen ofmod-
es legislation.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-03-22

E Two thousand dollars have been
subscribed in Massachusetts towards the
erection of a Congregational church in
Lawrence. Kansas. for the society of the
Rev. S. Y. LuM.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-03-22
HEAD QUARTERS!
Cogswell & Corbe tt,


In Dry Goods. Groceries, and Clothing,
South Wsst Corner Public .Sgaare,
Ladependenee, Atssomi.
THE undersigned would respectfully inform
l. the prblic that they have taken the house
and bought out the goods of Wilson IL Parker.
Our stock consists of fancy and staple DRY
GOODS and CLOTHING, besides an assortment Of
Boots, Shoes and Groceries, all of which will be
sold at fair prices to cashand prompt customers.
1t is our intention in the spring to import from
the East one of the largest stocks of Dry Goods,
Clothing and Groceries ever brought to this
market: and ~ we viii buy from the first hands,
and principally for cash, with the intention of
doing large Jobbing business, we will DO able
to sell to Country Merchants and others in the
trade, at small advance on eastern cost. Our
old customers and the public generally are in
vited TO give us . call, as we are confident that
ne can please them in both goods and prices.
o. IL. COGSWELL,
JOHN C0RBETT.
We taka pleasure m recommending osr sue.
eessors, Messrs. CegsweH q Corbett, to the pub
lie As men worthy of their confidence.
WILSON & F4REER.
Independence, No., Feb. I'd, 1856.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-03-22

Every person eultivating lands in
Kansas this year. should read the com
munication Of Mr.. Joxzs, OF Ottawa.
which We publish in another place. His
observation confirms the direction of
Poor Richard !:
ssPlox deep while lluggards sleep,
And you'll have corn 70 sell and keep
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-03-22
uzscontinued.

The poss-Ozics at Highland. Kansas,
has been discontinued, d, and another Office
opened at the Great Nemaha Agency,
With Richard Leach. pro-slaysry. post
mzstar.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-03-22

~ 4 bill before the Legislature OF
Georgia, to send troops to Kansas. has
been defeated !; it was argued that three
fourths of the troops they might send
would be likely to turn Free State men.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-03-22
BoG0s q sCOTT.


|DEAEERs in Drugs, Mediefass, Chslnicals.
- PerfGsnefy, Fancy Articles, Brushes GIsss-
ware, Paints, Oils, VsEnishes, Dye Stuff. and al
kinds of genuine and popular Patent Medicines.
Assortment very extensive and complete whsls-
sale and retail at tho lowest Pricee. Al articles
warranted pure s
They also keep variety of fMiscellaneoas and
school Books, Stationary, Envelopes, Eots Pa
per, Notices. Steel Pens, ke., &c.
Oct Is. 1855.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-03-22

DR.. CUTTER informs US that he is au-
thorized to say that the amount will be
doubled in those places at any time our
necessities may demand additional relief.