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Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28
From the St. Louis Demacra;
WAR IN KANSAS.

A gentleman just down from the Upper Mis-.
souri, informs US that on passing Jefferson City
| Yesterday, he was advised that dispatch had
been received there, stating that a battle had
been fought at Lawrence in which a number OF
persons on both sides had been slain. 1t was
| also reported that that place was surrounded by
a large body of armed men, and that the deter
| mination vas to raze the town to the ground.
We are unable to ascertain the correctness OF
this rumor, as the line to Jefferson City was no,
in operation yesterday; but from a gentleman
who arrived on the steamer Edinburgh, mt late
hour last evening, and who left Kansas city on
| the morning of the 2lst, we learn that the report
from Palermo, Atchison and Kickapoo, was that
every inhabitant of those towns who could carry
musket would set out for Lawrence in time to
reach it by the night of the goth. Five or six
cannon we're said to be on the way, in order to
be brought to bear on that town. 1t was repor-
ted that the pro slavery men would muster be.
tween fifteen hundred and two thou and.
We learn further thai meeting had been
held at Kkapoo, which resolved upon the de-
struction OF the Kansas hotel, at Kansas city,
Mo-, understood to be owned by Massachusetts
men. The meeting, however, was induced to
modify this resolution by person strongly pro-
| slavery in his views, who owned property ad-
joining that edifice. 1t was finally determined
that it should be sacked This was to take place
night before last. The Kansas hotel is a fine
brick building, standing on the bank of the river.
So certain VAS its destruction considered, that
families we're moving out of it. .a
We are further informed that reward of
5000 had been offered by citizens of Kickapoo
for Gen. Pomeroy, and that parties had been
sent in search of them.
LATEST FROM KANSAS.
The following is a copy of an extra that was
issued at Weston. We give it just as published
and for what it is worth:
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the hands Of specuiators and then passed when
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Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28

PROCLAMATION!
To tie C;tisr1s Of Kansas Territory:
AL good citizens are requested to meet at
Lecompton At the earliest possible moment to
quell rebellion in Lawrence. The people there
being in arms against the territorial laws and
determined to resist the legally constituted au-
.horiticA DANIEL wOODsON.
Secretary K.E
LEconrrox, K. r, Nay Is, SO.
P.S Those assembling win get no pay until
the movement is sanctio ed BY General Govern
ment. D. VI.
Secretary X. T.
Thus virtually calling together mob who's can
NOT be controlled even by the Government for
he says they getno pay and consequently no a.
legiancc can be claimed.
The testimony Of Gen. Richardson is one Of
nuch interest, and shows plainly the poor de-
fense Whitfield viii make for the General Is one
Of his main men.
Richardson vas the highest in command dur.
Ing the Kansas war under Gov. Shannon and is
noe considered 1t the head Of the Territorial
Militia, d very impetuous in his disposition and
never - vell paeaseda ~ when 60 use his own
languase) .the 1s.asd Ta.kees are in : tight
paace."
Al recsmeeh four reliable witnesses testified
that Gen. Richardson did not nov nor ever bad
lived 10 Kansas, but shas his home sas and nov
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28

New Orleans, May %.
Messrs. Estln and Cuddy, merchants of this
city, fought duel yesterday at Pars Christian
The latter was killed and the former slightly
wounded. There was another enthusiastic Mic
araguan sympathy meeting yesterday. .
The Daniel Webster will take out tomorrow
load of recruits for Walker.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28

A>e" 4Orh, may 70.
The Herald's correspondent from Havana
gives the following news, corroborative of that
brought by the Quaker City: The last steam.
er which sailed hence, for Aspinwall, took out
as passenger Brig. Genl. N. S. He has orders
to present himself to Gen. Nora, and offer the
sympathies of Spain. have been informed
that money, arms and ammunition will be landed
at San Juan, if the Costa Rcans are in need of
them.
The General embarked under forged name
the Spanish Government has determined to
send small feet to Vera Cruz, consisting of
two steamers, two frigates and several briggs,
the steamers, are now coaline and everything is
now being made ready with all due precaution
to secrecy; vessels will leave this port sinyly
IN order not to attract attention; this squadron
IS intended to overawe the Mexican government
and make them pay the indemni,ies due Spanish
subjects far losses sustained during the war OF
independence. The present rulers of Mexico
have refused the settlement because it was con-
cluded with Santa Anna.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28

: ~ -NS~ HdVeu, NAV %.
No choice for Senator to-day. The last ballot
stood Toucey lol, Dixon g. In the House of
Representatives, Mr. Temple Of birmingham.
American offered an order that a joint special
committee be appointed to consider what action
saaii be taken in regard to the assaulting Sens.
Ior sumnar, the order was unanimously adopted,
ana cnmmittee appointed, and an order vas
sent TO the Senate 10 be concurred in. public
meeting has been called for this evening to con-
slider the matter.
Weekly hawk-eye and telegraph. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1855-1857, 1856-05-28

~, OF. LOUIS, may ZZ.
The Democrat publishes to-day Col. Benton's
reply to a lie ter apprising him of his nomination
Tor Governor of Missouri. He neither accepts
nor declines, but win hold the matter under con.
stderation till his return to Missouri.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-05-13

that all their hope in Pennsylvania and that the only
safety there is Mr. Bnchanans nonnation We do not
despair however Of New York and Ohio whilst We count
confidently Pennsylvania u will be that II the
South casts her whole vote for the nominee assumed in
the Times and Sentinel article there certain States
enough without either New York. Ohio Pennsy lyania
to make the triumph But counting thirty-two south
votes to be doubtful then The northern States wa put
down as certain, including Pennsylvania win elect the
democratic nominee BY ten majority.
We cannot help rearking that the constitutional rights
Of theSouth made to hang upon most fearful contn-
gency when it is assumed that there State whose
operation Is essential to their maintenance aud that the
certain cooperation Of that State is contingent upon
the selection Of one the democratic
in the presidential In the first place the South is
given to understand that to her constitutional in
teress every electoral vote Of every southern State
be cast for the democratic nominee and in the place
that then she cannot repose securely upon the
unless she aida in nominating the only who carry
the only northern State that be made certain by his
nomination. We confess that this assumption of facts
to to place the South under of dess and
to indicate that her rights and interests in most
certain and precanous condition ".""a. aa #"@.m
In all candor submit that the security of the
believe that with either of distinguished dem
ocratic champions as the nominee we give Fill
more one two three southern States, and
still secure triumphant popular majority. The noble
democrats of eight nine northern States constitute
corps de rssave who have their respective preferences but
who tell confidently that they ready to fight and to
conquer under any sound national leader They do not
say Give Douglas and wu give Pierce and
win, or give us Buchanan and we can win, but
they say We can win under any nominee who stands
sqparey and aressly the great paramount issue of
the contest Each says Give first choice and
will roll up unprecedented majority, but give
second third twenyth choice he is true the
ssue he shall not fail for the of votes. This is
the language of California of Maine Of New Jersey, of
Illinois, of Indiana of New Hampshire of Connecticut Of
Rhode Island and Ohio and New York feel pleasure in
having it told to the South that they lost Che demo-
cratic party We believe that Pennsylvania stands in
acty the atttude--hat whilst her preference is
strong for her son, and whilst she could give him
tremendous majority yet that 1t is unjust to her democ
racy intimate that the result would be doubtful with
any other nominee. .@a
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-05-13
SOUND POLITICAL ADVICE.

The following from the Monticello Sullivan county,
Waterman bard) is in striking contrast with the tone Of
the extracts which recently gave from the New York
News II Is sound and patriotic and every true democrat
viii respond TO it;
But democrats have duty to perform, II they wish TO
DO successful They must unite chserfuly heartily and
honestly upon national plaormsuch adopted by
the baltimore Convention, such Swallowed forth In
the Inaugural Address Of President Pierce and such
reiterated At the Of the deocrstic members Of the
present Congress They only adopt such creed
bat there must be strict adherence to 1t and old political
sins must be forgiven. There must be ealousies bck
ering nor reorimnaon. The words barn-burner, free
soier, bunker, softshe bsrdshe, hslfshel should be
stricken from our vocabulary and the national democracy
Of the Union and " such only, should be recognised and
known.
as for ourselves prepared do battle for the
nominees OF the Cincinnati Convention whoever they may
be- We fight for principles and although are not in
different the individual who shall be our standard
bearer In the coming political conflict yet shall most
oheeruy and resousy put forth efforts TO secure his
election, whoever that person may be-"
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WsIb2idse, waldron, wslsh, whitnsy, Woodruh @"a
WoodWorth-62.
On motion Of Mr. Peck, OF Michigan, under sesfsp.
sion az the rules the Committee Of the Whole Wa
CHARGED from the further consideration 81 tbe on y -
Senate making appropriation Tor orepshns ~ 1I -
over the fats Of the 81 Marys river IN tc state ~ "~
oan when the House proceeded 10 consider VOC esns
Mr. r. explained the bill, declaring th.t shs r''s -
yded for Was essentially necessary for the great ooss
of the West. - a. rssss
The bill was then passed-yeas 80, nays - ~, -,
IiF ~ EnyNood Ac(eand master OF The steamboat View
World was taken up read twice, and referred 70 ihs 1o
nttee on Military Affairs
on motion Of Mr. EUSTlS OF Louisiana under sas-
Anson Of the rules the Committee OF the hols was as
cbaroea from the further consideration OF the D o. tst
se N remove distractions navigation In the mouth
az lie Mississippi river the Southwest Pass and faA
TOure when the House proceeded to consider The cams
the question being the amendments thereto reported w
the Committee on Commerce.. Eta4 =
Mr. E explained that tho BILL as II came from The sen
ate contained an appropriation OF So30000. Tbs Io-
The amendments reported by the committee wsfs .heh
agreed TO- and the BILL amended, was read tna uie
and passed--yeas 100, nays 49, 3 .
Mr. WHEELER, of New York, moved Suspension "
The rules so as to enable him to INTRODUCES Joint fesou
ton in reference the sufferers at the Cape DC Verde
islands. 1.. =. 4,
TTbe resolution requests the President so soon as u
shall be notified to him by any COMMITTEES Of ctlens ao-
mating cargo Of food for gratutous distribution on thoe
islands to cause the Secretary of the Navy To detail nom
the naval service for the vessel provided Tor e
TRANSFORMATION Of said cargo not exceeding sea-
men and ordinary seamen and to provide them with -
tcns for four months.
No quorum voting on the motion to suspend,
On motion of Mr. JONES of Tennessee, at three O'Clock
the House adjourned.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-05-13
COL. SAN. MEDARY.

Among the distinguished strangers now in our city we
had the pleasure of meeting few evenings since Colonel
sam Nsdary Of the Ohio Statesman, the ongied friend
and champion Of democracy, whose noble and gallant
bearing in the good old cause has him many lsure
and endcsred him to the democracy only Of bis own
State but in every section where his able paper h read
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-05-13
THE KANSAS DEBATE CoNTISUED.-GES. CAss's
SPEECH.

The discussion of the Kansas question resumed
yesterday in the Senate General Cass occupied the floor
for about hours chiefly In vndic,ou Of the principle
of territorial elgovernmen as II Is derisiyeiy termed
squatte sovereignty He reviewed with his woned power
the objections this great prncp corrected the many
Misrepresentation its true import which have had
tendency to make odous and repeled with sanes,nes
and indignation the justification sought for the revolution
airy proceedings in Kansas in the doctrine Of popular self
government He examined length the various clauses
in the constitution from which the power Of Congress
egslae for the Territories has been derived conroverng
the existence of such power legltima,ey derivabe
from any of them and adbering confidently the orgi
nal doctrine this subject, which he advanced and
maintained with SO much ability when he demonstrated
the unconstitutionay Of tho Wilmot proviso, G&eral
Cass differs with Judge Douglas to the derivation
Of the power from the authority Of Congress 10 admit
new States into the Union showing that the po-
ston maintained In the great debate on the CON-
promise measures OF 1850, and reafirming bis own
conclusion that the exercise Of segovernment by the
pie Of Territory for whom the federal government have
provided but the exercise Of the natural
rights and that when territorial goyernnent provided
for them the of those rights Is conferred
them by the constitution, but exists political necessity
subject however the restrictions and limitations Of the
constitution
General Cass brought this branch Of his great argument
close when the Senate adjourned the subject
ill tomorrow We understand that the residue Of his
speech will be devoted review Of the proceedings In
Kansas in which he will fully sustain and vndicats the
action and policy Of President Pierce and make full
ply the dangerous demagogsm Of the late speech Of Mr.
Seward Ii win be at that General Cass has re-
served the most interesting portion Of his remarks for to-
day and from knowledge Of his views the Kansas
question and the runous doctrines promulgated by Mr.
Seward predict that speech OF the session will be
received by the country with moro qualification.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-05-13
WASHINGTON CITY.



sssarsThs shas AID bsaors sAs ssa.as ssPor. fron
Dc ssssary q Wa sslns ALTERNATIVES Ia regard 70 The
ostuSsloas piscsa W Gsa Aaars~ JAeAson a 's mo1'h
q Bsyoa L. FOurehs 10 rsvsai ma sufases q British
vss-ss ~ lsiA ssA lslA also, aneahsF rPo non 'as
Secretary q War anemisng csrAa correspondence %
resslOs 70 shs Iaaisn dsassa tbs rsrssss u WASH
l.aon an4 OssE0a Ths AL 70 amsna shs Standardization
laws waa uAAs shs special order ior aesSay seat Mr.
cr.sn4eu noysa sossess hs ssss w Which the Sen
Ale psss e bl giving lasa 20 lows 0s esFtAn railroads
bot whost taking ts ssssiion shs sasses ~As postponed
ana M Cas- discussed he gassoas " sqaatss soyef.
eighty aad Tho powa q oongs over shs Territories o.
The Uuisca smiss ual shsss ooss Ia a. abe ana 1ga-
msnailse manner AMER ~ fsmarAs On the sans sub
,se, by Mr. Bqown tAs seaAs proossdsd 10 the eonsa
don 81 srssauvs basnss. ana shortly af'wwsraa al,
joarnsd.
Houm 90 REPRESENTATIVE House refused 10 sns.
pend the rules 10 order tha, 'hs Joins resa'sn oF he
better protection OF Americas cSasna Submitted by Mr.
Ciingman, o. North CsFona might he insroaaerd, "
gether xith sahsutun which offered therefor BY
Mr. Campbell o. Ohio authorizing negotiations for The &C.
QUESTION Of the caaaaas al other British and Russian
possessions on this eOnilpsut ana Caba resolution
was adopted calling upon The Department ~ State Coz In
N~NAMs7NN#NN
regulations applicable 10 American Gotten 10 the prnc
pal commercial countries; also resolution calling upon
the Presldent for information ss 10 whether uasst
States soldiers have been employed 10 the Territory
Kansas to arrest rersons charged with violation Q
certain supposed laws enacted by supposed lsgis
iature assembled at Shawnee Mission Under sas
pension Of the rnles joint resolution Cor cnlargni
the custon-house post Office and courlbouss al Mlwau
kie, Wisconsin, was passed On motion Of Mr. Grow .
the last week In June was set apart sor h
consideration of territorial business The House refuses
10 take up Senate bill defining the duties Of commissioner
of elections the city Of Washington, and for other pur
poses Under suspension Of hs rules, the COMMITTEES
the Whole was discharged from the further consideration
of Senate bill making appropriation for dsepeang th
channel the fats Of the 81 Mars river in the State
Michigan and also Of Senate bin to remove distractions Il
navigation in the mouth Of the Mississippi river
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-05-13
HEADQUARTERS FOR MR.. BUCHANAs's FRIENDS
AT CINCINNATI.

Tha Pennsylvanan announces that one Of the enter
pnsng citzens and devoted friends Of Mr. Buohsnan In
Cincinnati has rented large hail. Fourth street. for
the purpose Of accommodating the several delegations
friendly TO Pennsylvania distinguished statesman. This
capacious hall Is described TO being in the
hood aud very convenient 10 the grand hall prepared for
the reception Of the democratic convention and on
line With and but short distance from the Burnet House
and other hotesn
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-05-13
Ex-eoy. AARON v, BRowN.

This distinguished statesman has arrived Ia the city,
accompanied by his family and taken quarters at viii
lards .."
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cessay but that il was to meet the questions Of
whichit disposed and which could admit OF
application 70 the Territories Of the United States Of the
rule Of equal aud justice TO all men, Of all sections
Of The eoniederaey which designed by the trainers Of
our government and which defined of its
uai principles by the immortal Jefferson
hesotVsd That the democracy OF Pennsylvania follow
ing he counsel Of OF the wisest statesmen OF the
North and South ready than occasion IN
the past TO extend the Missouri Compromise line the Pa
cine 50 AS to make il the basis of final settlement Of the
question OF slavery in the Territories but when this prop
osiion was rejected In 1913 the ground that II In
yolyed undue 10 the South by the very
who now canor for restoration OF the Missouri line there
seemed 70 be but one wise alternative lefand that WAS
70 eier the whole question of slavery in the Territories to
the people thereof TO be regulated as they may deem
proper and therefore cheeruy extend our hearty
port % The policy Of the recognised in the
compromise measures OF 1850 and imboded the laws
ganizing the Territories of Kansas and Nebraska "a
The following list Of the members of the board of
visters to the Military Academy for the year 1856;
William Ii. Duncan, esq, New Hampshire.
Mr.. Thomas p. Shepard, Rhode Island
Hon. John Wheeler, Vermont.
Hon. L. kirkpatrick, New Jersey.
Rev. john b. Spotswood, Delaware.
Gel. Y. III. Smith, Virginia p HUt ~a4# a......
Hon. X. Il. Simpson, South Carolina.
William b. Read, esq, Kentucky.
Dir. Il. q. Eastman, Tennessee.
Major John Hendricks, Indiana. .a. Nv a +"
DR.. W. w, Roman, Illinois. a..s. .s ....
Hon. Epaphroditns Ransom, Michigan.
DIR. John J. Lowry, Missouri. sar.. ... ..u 81
Mr.. Franklin b. Sexton, Texas. t"@a. $50.
Judge VIM. t. Barbour, California. w.. ...
The following are the cadets appointed by the President
Eat large and from the District Of Columbia for 1856
Edmund Kirby Of COL Kirby, deceased late of United
States army. | r#aa aaN"s#
George V. Henry, of Capt Henry, deceased.
Justin Dimck son of Major Dmick. @ ras.a .a. ..a.
Franklin Harwood Of Captain Harwood, United States
navy. ~ e|.aa@a.aas 45s-sg * :. .
Campbell Emory, of Major Emory, United States army
Lewelyn Hoxton, of DR.. Hoxton deceased formerly
OF the United States army.
Robert L. Eastman of Captain Eastman, United States
army. 4t"'
Jefferson d. Bradford, of David Bradford deceased
served in the of 1872.
Henry A. Dupont, Delaware. .ns a.. s"a#t.a gs'g
Frank A. Davis, Pennsylvania orphan family rendered
much service in the of 1872 and subsequent wars.
Wright Rives, District Of Columbia. g.t."se Fl"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1856-01-02
WILMINGTON. N. O. Der 9th 1s55

WILMINGTON, N. G. Dec, 25th, 1856.
AT a meeting held at Front street NJ. E. Church.
this evening" Thos Loring, Esq, was called to the
Chair, and W. A. Walker appo; nted Secretary.
On motion Messrs. 2. H. Green, Oliver, Kelley,
and B. W. Berry, appointeda committee to pre-
pare business for the action of the meeting On fur
Their motion, the Chairman added to the commit
tee, which, after short absence returned and roper.
ted the following preamble and resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, Certain occurrences not necessary to re-
capitulate, have rendered it proper for express
our sentiments in regard to esteemed brother and
distinguished fellow-citizen, Rev. DR.. G. F. Deems,
therefore,
Resoloed, That we have undiminished confidence
in the integrity and uprightness of DR.. Deems as
gentleman, and in his purity of character as Gospel
Minister.
Resoloed, That committee of three be appointed
to bear to Dr. Deems at his residence in Goldsboro
Silver Pitcher, with suitable inscriptions as token
of our afectionate regard for himself and family.
Messrs B. w. Berry, z. H. Green and w. A. Wal.
ker, appointed committee to carry into effect
the above resolution.
On motion, the name of the Chairman was also ad
ded to the committee.
Resoloed, That copy of these resolutions be for
warded to DR.. Deems and that the editors of Viii
mington and other parts of the State be respectful
y requested to give them an insertion in their
oil papers.
T. LORING, Chairman.
w. A. WALKER, Secretary.