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The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1856-02-14
From the Louisville Democrat.
LETTER FROM KANSAS TERRI
TORY.
LEcoMproN, Jan. 20, 1856.

| LbCONfToN, jail. SV, tCJo.
MessRs. EprroRs: A letter fror
this Territory is matter ofsome mo
ment to you, for am sure you fee
some interest in the state Of affair,
and the progress Of parties. Since
my arrival here, ! have passed over a
greater portion of the Territory, ma
king prospective views of the coun
try, and after carefully examining il
all Tor great portion of it,) must say
that in beauty of scenery, fertility Of
soil, and regularity of climate, it is
superior to any country IN my knowl'
edge, abounding with wide and ex-
panded prairies, presenting to the
beholder one of natures grand pas
lures, interspersea here and there
with groves of timber sufficient for all
farming purposes and here and there
the pure limpid fountain may be seen
struggling out and making its way
through the stubborn prairie sod. No
country can surpaSs this in farming
land, especially near the principal
streams, where the valleys on either
side are wide and level, and through
which at the proper distances nature
seems to have formed bitches sufficient
to drain the country, and keep it dry.
The lands on Kaw River, Stranger,
Grasshopper and Soldier Greeks, ex.
tending for mapy miles through the
country, have been most admired, and
are now the most densely settled.
The Indian reserves comprise the best
portions of the country, and especially
the reservations made to the Della
wares, Wyandots, and Shawnese. II
these lands were open for settlement
and subject to pre-emption, ! would
not feel any hesitancy in saying that
Kansas, in a short time, would have a
population sufficient to admit her into
the Union.
1t has been winter here since the
18th of December. The weather has
gradually grown colder until now,
when the thermometer stands al
twenty degrees below zero. We have
snow about eight inches deep, and
kaw River is frozen ever to the depth
of fifteen inches, forming a bridge
sufficient for all transportation. This
is the first winter have spent in so
cold climate, yet have not suffered
as much with cold here as in Ken
tucky. This can only be attributed
to the regularity Of the climate.
The political complexion of the
country has been matter which all
the State>have watched with much
interest. ! lam pleased to state to you
that here Whiggery, Democracy and
Know Nothingism are not spoken of.
The infant young Sam codld not be-
trusted this far from the guardianship
of his friends. For some time our
country has engaged in civil war Yet
a few weeks since the Governor called
to his assistance the militia of the
Territory, who responded to the tune
of | 800 well armed men, determined
to do his bidding. With this force,
near the elnigrant aid foF-
ces at Lawrence, and from Massachn-
sctts, he soon made them ask for
terms Of peace. How Ear his treaty
has met with the expectations of the
people in the States il matter of
which we have .cep ~ cNrr-'rrcc.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1856-02-14
A SHORT POLITIkLE SERMINT

Ny BRErnERINc will take for my
text the same which was preached
onto by my brother, at Brandon, Mis-
sissippi, of which you all have doubt
les, heard "And he played on harp
Of thousand strngs--sperits OF just
men made perfc."
My brethren, there is as many
strings to politix as there is to Tyre
and a good many liars to seny
most every string then there aint but
one of EN- all that rings out the mu-
sic of the Union to which every true
patriot had ought to keep step-fur
"he played on harp of a thousand
strings--sperits Of just men made
perdc."
Fust, thar's the Ksow-NornNl His
name expresses the amount OF his in
|flrmation, but it don't convey the
idee of his resources. He's the most
extraordinary animal in the show
he is fur and against n variety Of
tOpics--he is temperance and he
dinks--he is far the Maine Law 50
pervided he can violate it-he's fur
and against fusion he's an abolition
ist and he amt an abolitionist-he's
here and he's thar--and he will be
no whar in November--fur he play.
ed on a harp of q thousand strings
--sperits ofjust men made perfic."
Then tha s the politikle cobbler
goin' round like a roaring green bay
Jackass scckin where he may h mbug
somebody. He's all the colors of the
rainbowl, and more changeablc than
the Camelia Joponniky lie is
whig and anti-whig--aad know
nolhin' and anti.know.not'iin'-iur
furriners and agin iurrinors--iur eve
rybody, but p incipally a ong-headed
wool, headed, ranIin ravm Niger.
list aud abollioniat--fur he played
on a harp Of thousand strings
sperits of Just men made pcrfic.'
Then there's the straight cut whis
a respectable sort Of character in con-
trast with the preceding. who repre-
sent. the fusionists. He don't want
to see the Union destroyed, but he
knows he cant help it if he runs Oh
his own hook, and that he'd better
Pun wild der mssheen that's bound to
be ahead and wash the other tubs.
lie plays on harp OF a SINGLE string
but his execution is imperfect.
Then there's the liberal and genu-
inc old-fashioned democrat. He don't
20 whirling round in circumscribcd-
ness--they amt afeered to speak
right out in mcetn'-they amt afeered
Of nobody nor nothin'. They carry
their Union flag ahoat-the bunting
all kivered DER with stars and stripes
glorious and victorious because it
is the banner Of the Union. They 80
for personal freedom-for popular
right-for justice to all men and all
parts Of the country-for light instead
of darkness--for open discussion in
stead Of midnight cabal-for self-gov-
crnment and not oligarch; and they
20 in to win, for their instrument il
tuaed with poplar feelin' though its
made Of beech woodland they played
on a harp of thousand strings, and
every string an honest principle.
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1856-02-14

Thank God for pleasant weather!
Chant it merry rillsl
And clap your hands together,
Ye exulting hills!
Thank Him teening valley!
Thank Him, fruitful plainl
For the golden sunshine,
And the silver rain.
Thank God of Good the Giver!
Shout il, sportive breeze!
Respond, on tuneiul river!
To the nodding trees.
Thank Him, bud and birdlingl
Asye grow and sing!
Mingle in thanksgiving
Every living thing!
Thank God, with cheerful spirit,
In glow Of love,
For what we here inherit,
And our hopes above!--
Universal Nature
Rcrcls in her birth.
When God, in pleasant weather,
Smiles upon the earth!
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1856-02-14
DISTRESSING HOMICIDE

The most distressing homicide VIC
ever heard Of, occurred in this county,
about seven miles north east Of l. cha
non. on last Monday morning was a
week ago. between Rufus Watson
and bis three sons on one side. and
two sons Of John New. on the other.
The unfortunate difficulty occurred in
n school room. Young New. agcd
about 10 years, was shot through the
heart and expired Immediately; and
Sis l;''le hro'her ,osse Va ~ It-~ar-
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1856-02-14

Importance, were identical. But we
have said enough, and we suppos.
we shall have to rest contented undel
the decree that Americans must rule
America"
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1856-02-14
DEATH OF LEROY SINS. Esq,

A friend Just returned from Holly
Snring- b-ing-thc mclanrholy tidinr@
The Ripley advertiser. [volume] (Ripley, Miss.) 1843-1897, 1856-02-14
A NEW SONG.

PY GEORGE ?. NORRIS.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-01-05

r4-The Bonner Of Peao, the Cum
bcrIe nd Presbyterian paper printed in this
city. makes its appearance this week with a
new and beautiful head, which Is at once
historical, illustrative, and suggestive, as
orr friend LAScDoS, the Editor. says in his
spuropriate remarks concerning il. The
Baune, needed not new head 10 improve
~ excellence, for il has always been one Of
I e hest pri..ted and oblest edited iesrnals
ia the religious world.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-01-05
SATURDAY, JANUARY s, 1855.
The Presidents Message

q This important State paper reached this
city last evening in the Cincinnati CONNER
cal. We spread it before our readers this
morning, excluding Our usual variety to
make room for it, The message is an ably
written document, and contains much to
awaken serious reflection on the part of the
people Of the United States.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-01-05

The ninety-hrst ballot has been had in
the House and still no Speaker. The no.
lie little band Of National Americans con-
time to maintain their position firmly.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-01-05

The report OF the Secretary Of the Navy. here.
with submitted, exhibits ia toll the naval operations
Il the past year, together wiih the present eoii-
ton OF The service, and Is mAkes suggessioa. u
further legislation, 70 which your attention il In
yilel
Toe construction Of the siK steam hiKntes k,r
which appropriations we're made b. tbs last coa-
gees, has prOcesded in the most salisEs tory nan.
ner, and With such eKpe.iiOn as 10 sasr.at the
oeiir thai shss ~ill 20 ready Tor service cary the
owning spFias. important as uis sdditioa 10 oar
asvA osee Is, il s,ii remaias inateqaale 70 ,heeon
ungeni exiscnces Of the protection ef the sxfea.
sise sea coast and vast Commercial Interests ~ s
United states- Ia view Of tais fact, and Of the ae
knosiedsed wisdom OF the policy of gradual and
Systematic increase OF the navy. an appropriation 4
commended Tor the construction Of elk sloops.of
var.
10 regard 10 the steps taken 10 execution Of the
Aea o. CongFess % pronosc the slhcirncy o. the
navy it : unnecessary for me 10 say more shaa ~
express entire eone@renee In he observations "a
that subject presented b. the Secretary in bis -.
port
osr orFIcx
twill be perceived. b. nc report AZ the Pest
master 1ehefa that Tie gross expenditures 81 che
department oE ths last used year. vas nine million
hise handEed aud zysight thousand sarss haa.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-01-05

The interposision OF this government has been
Invoked by many Of Us ehizsn ~. on account OF H.
iaries done 70 their persons and property. Tor
~hieh the henlean ivpeSs.r l. ,yrl,.arss,,ss The
unhappy situation Of taAG country, for con time
past. has noa allowed sts goveFnsacat 10 give dee
eonsiisrait q TO claims Of pivsss Fepsrsson, aud
has appeared 10 call tor ana Justify sane iogbaar.
anes IN such matters on the pars Of this govern
meat hass u tac revolutionary Hlovruents, whirA
have lately occurred ia that rspablie, cad Ia the
orgauisation Of table government ufgsnl appeals
d rs justice wi thea DC spaie, snd it Iaay BE- hoa
81, wIh 81 esas, isE the redreas Of al complains
o. oar eili1tns
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-05-24

o. mo democracy of Galveston ln,o non'ina.
ted Judge Thompson, pominon. lawyer Of Gal.
yoIi0u, ~ representative zee Lronto shorNoo
r0gud 50 the mou,ing which nominal, Judge
Thompson, sherwood attempted to speak lat
was not permitted tho meeting voting unani.
mously HAT ho was not member Of the party -
The Confederate thinks this treatment Of Sherwood
was great outrage and iudu'ges In it- character.
isuc hlackguard abuse of tic democracy of Gal,
weston theeoon, We thought, some time ago,
that the Co4itd,rais had descended 10 the lowest
depths to which unscruIulous Tartlnn sheets
can attain, but each number conyiuccs us that
wo were not fully aware Of the the versatility of
It's genius m tina, line, 1t is altogether natural
however, for the Cosi,dgals TO defend and apollo
aiio for ireesoilism
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-05-24

10 90, Galveston Nsfi ofa late date. In CON.
men ius on The resolutions Of the late railroad
me, ting a, Mckinney, collin county (nlt MIN.
Hsy county, friend Naei,l loses With tho follow
log remarks
we zee the uaules oil seyeml very respect.
able gculemen participating In ihl, meeting,
among whom ate 'ndgr Budom, Chairman,
Do, Thwrkmorun. and Hon Samuel l3ogrrt,
with six or eight nilbr How many more
tOmnlsrl the mrr'.r.H vc arr NOT informed.
We may here add thui wr have seen similar
Of loanlng the school fund, Whether the gen
llemen composing those meetings are members
OF railroad colnpanles W. know not
Now the natural conclusion, from reading tho
above extract, would bo that tho Mes cndea,ors
in a negative manner, to throw out tho idea that
this meeting, rs we'll as that in Grimes county,
was gotten up and carried through by ''members
of railroad companies" for personally interested
motives, and u- kind OF blind 10 convince the
Legislature that tho resolutions are the sponta.
ncous voice Of tho people As regards the Grimes
county meeting, of course we are not prepared to
defend it 4: hut we assert confidently and from
personal knowledge that the Mckinney meeting
was attended by large portion Of the voters "
the county, who acted in the premises by their
own voice and by their Committeeman and, fur
ther@os!' that tho measures alant.-i r.; tia.
meeting Are the aT4Tcd sentiments Of ninc.tcn
g: The ct!ser's in this section If there over WAS
unanimity on any question before the public, it
is in the sustcnnnco of tie railroad loan bill by
tho voters of northern Texas, and an ing
adherence Of the "Galycston" or estate plan -
| We can assure the Nc,ps that the only way in
which any Of our people ara interested, is in the
early completion of some means Of transportation
to and from the coast, go as to add speed ind
security to their enterprises and moderation to
their expenses and believing that the loan bill
offers the most hattcring inducements TO the
speedy progress ola system of railroads, construc
ted upon the principles of universal justice md
permanent success, they go heart and soul for it.
And they will exercise their united excrtions
to have the bill passed at the July session of the
legislature for they are tired talking Of rail-
roads, and want to see action.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-05-24
NlnarnRna

wAsusorog. Ami 90. M Dasidiav, Pfesi.
dent NJ tho Pacific Steamship Company, hav.
ing .rnt a l,loCmphit dspiith 10 General Laus
ol OREGON, relative 10 the riots NJ Panamn, the
latter. this evening, called on Pfesdenl Pierce
90 umuncalng The request Of Mt, lH,ldge'
that q vessel OF war b. sent 10 Aspinwall Tor
the protection Of matter would be attended to
with the least possible delay,
"a DlsArcu.-Wc learn that the Secretary
of the Navy has already ordered the United
States Steamer Fulton 10 proceed forthwith
from Pensacola to Aspnwall.
The papers publish nj length, lhe lnIerep'
led dispa ches from Great Britain, taken by
Walkers men in Nicaragua. The most im'
porlnnt is letter from the BRUSH Foreign
office, conserving to sell to the Conrue Gener-
al Of Nicaragua 1000 smooth bore muskets
Wilton So which nTe not 50 highly finished as
the Line lattem muskeis of 1912, can DO sup.
Piled Tor this service at fl Is, each, or il il
should be preferred. 5000 Of The Line Pattern
muslcis Of 1912 can be furnished at 56',> Sd,
each"
The Nicaragua Consul writes 10 his Govern
ment That Nothing is said in the Ministers
letter about the time the mony should be paid
1t shows that that is left for that Government
TO determine"
The contract had not been closed on the
10th of February, the date of the last letter on
the subject.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-05-24
suocor for Walker.

The New Orleans True Data says Two
hundred men embarked on Tuesday, the 6ih
Inst, for Nicaragua Ia join Walker, The sane
paper says many Of them are too young 10 en-.
dae The hari'hiPs Of campaign IN such
climate
A correspondent, writing from San Juan
river, says;
"ilen coming here must bring ams-d0es
aud Colts navy-size eyolvers. we have
plenty Of good, able,b0died men. here already
without arms. Let every man bring his pc 7.
sonal supplies Of arms and ammuniiions.
Col, Mancosas, bearer Of dispatches Of the
victory Of Walker over the Costa Reans,
arrived in New ORLEANS on the 9TH from Kew
West, By the steamer Vanderbilt. He saws
there is not the slightest doubt hut that Walkef
will sustain himself in his present positioa
against any fore that may be brought against
him ; but he is now compelled TO suspend
offensive operations on account Of the scarcity
Of ammunition.
Walker had been obliged, for want Of am.
mpniliOn, 10 eyaeuaie Rivas. The Costa
RcNns had again taken possession Of the
town.
The editor of the Crescent visited the
sVhpoHcl -NNHH 'sHU't "" "HiSH Hc eWHi-
grants for Nicaragua had embarked lie says
l75 were under Col Jacques, aud 20 or 30
others were from Mississippi, But the most
interesting portion of the emgmnts were seve.
raj Iowa farmers and their families wives,
daughters. and sucking bables)-wenried Of
the chilly north, and ambitious of sticking
their spades into the fertile soil of the tropics.
The MiRna Sehafer was TO sail for San
Juan. hut If she found this port blockaded by
British men.or.war, she would go to Aspinwall.
The subscription uil for Walker amounts to
over $4,000 in New Orleans, and is daily
increasing. The object Of Col. Mancosas IS TO
obtain aid for the purchase Of munitions
Walker which is all he wants, and he will be
speedily Supplied in abundance. The Bulletin
says il Great Britain does attempt 10 interfere
and dictate to this country in the affairs Of
Central America. that hundred thousand
American bayone,s will leap into Central
America before John Bull can open his eyes
o see what is going on,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-05-24
The Concert.

The concert, for the benefit Of the Presbyterian
church, CAME of on yesterday evening, according
to announcement. High rs our expectations
were, they were more than all realized. The
whole affair was crcditablc, not only to the ladies
and gentlemen engaged in it, hut to the intclli-
gent and appreciativc audience that turned out
on the occasion. We were pleased to observe tho
appropriate arrangements that had been IN AIDE,
and which prevented the occurrence of anything
calculated to disturb the good feeling and enjoy.
mcnt OF the evening.
We cannot, of couyzc, discriminate among the
fair performers, Or award superior credit to any
one. The universal verdict, so far as we could
learn, was that all did well Every piece in the
programme Of gems, selected for the occasion,
was received by the assembled company with the
most evident marks Of delight, and several were
enthusiastically cncored.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-05-24

HARfER's MAGAZINE, for May, is on our table,
Drumming full of readable matter for all. The
leading articles are Visit to the Silver Mines
of Central An erica" illustrated "Cou. Perry g
Expedition to japan" illustrated "rhe Gnaw-
ers," illustrted and several other lengthy and
interesting pieces. ''Little Dorrit," by Charles
Dickens, is continued /; and the Editors Table,
Editors Easy Chair, and Editors Drawer, are
just as amusing and interesting as ever. The
ladies, too, will find their favorite department
(the fashions) attended to. This number COM
plctes the 10Th volume, and the 9th year of the
existence of this popular magazine. 1t cohimen-
ces the 9TH year with the unprecedented monthly
issue of 100, 600 copies. Now is good time to
subscribe. Harper Bros, publishers, Frank.
lin Square, New York.
We are also indebted to Messrs. James Burke
& Co., Booksellers and Stationers, Houston, for
the same number
We have also received Godey's Lady q Book,
for Nov. This is bewtching number, and il
to ,,des NO, Ike our word &C., icr It, It. let them
subscribe and see if Cooley is not entitled to ali
the encomiums that we may pass upon him, as a
caterer to the tase of the ladies'. l. A. Cooley,
publisher, Philadelphia,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-05-24
Denton Court.

The District court his been in session at.Alton
Denton county, this week. his honor Judge Bur
ford presiding We learn from our lawyers, who
have returned, that there was no business Of
moment transacted-all being OF minor impor-
tanco. Judge Burford, we are pleased to learn
still sustains his high character for urbanity and
legal knowledge, and continues to give entire
satisfaction to all. The lawyers, JURORS, parties
litigant. and spectators all appear to be delight
cd with his manner Of conducting business His
charge to the grand,jury we hear highly spoken
Of Our worthy District Attorney, too, John
20. Mcco5, Esq, is receiving his need of praise
for tic FIRM ard fsarless manner in which his
daiies are Ormed. liz rs Ger on the gai rire,
keeeiag sa sag,5 on the dali ijae. and PR
iailting no tressI ag beyond - limits Of that
liae.
u iara tLat ibe ewgsss from lie surround,
ing csunties wesg ysry Eeags'.liS presrat. Choke.
draysn, collie laraat, AID Dallas, we're
sarsraDy feEtessi,tca
IS regsris lie t9wp 81 gltea. We will leare rs
praise e sq ~ aptsl nIoa b the editor On bis
ssiarp sefsls asiing That or LAWYERS. VIZ
l'ass rtnqns reskin hishserssfs,ss s > s
as5saa sfs.l 4'iaii'i-s ST ris.ss go.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-05-24

9 81 Hon. T. j. Rusk has our thanks for the
message of the President, with the accompanying
documents, in compliance with resolution Of
the Senate of the 25th February last, calling for
United States and that of Great Britain, relative
to the enlistment of sodiers by the agen is of the
LITTER government within the territory of the
Limited Statcs-a bound volume Of $50 pages,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-05-24
Rsilrtaa IEeeting J. Cooke County.

At n meeting oi the ritzen,' of Cooke coun
ty, held at lie courthouse i'll Gainesville, OF
The evening Of he IL h OF May. lt:36, on mo
ton OF j. C. Mc,o y, G. a. EvERr,s, Esq,
vas called % tie chair The object o. tht
meeting being explained by the chairman, o.
motion Of john c. E.ston, George Y. Bird
was chosen secretary,
Tie meeting was ilien addressed by Col
John c. Easton, Hon Nat, NJ. Burford, ard
Gen. Wm. G.. Young.
On otion, the chairman appointed John
Sea t'ald, AZ on Hill, Francis NJ lofty, J, A.
Stewart and George Y. Bird, committee TO
draft resolutions expressive of the sense of the
meetl,g, who after Il short time, reported the
following, which were adopted
Rcsoiced, That We feel deep interest in
having railroad facilities TO meet our wants as
40 agricultural people and that the Memphis,
Fuloil Ell Paso, and Pacific Railroad and the
Houston aud Red River Railroad, are roads in
which we feel deep interest; and we will, to
the extcnt ofpur ability, all in the completion
OF those great enterprises.
Resolce2, That il is to the interest of north
ern Texas that said roads should mite in some
portion OF northern Texas, at some point not
east of the East Fork OF the Trinity, nor south
or west ofthe town of Fort Worth, in Tarran.
co inty.
Resolced, That We recommend the passage
Of the loan Bill to aid the roads now in pro-
gress and that bid fair to "afTord the creates,
good 10 the greatest number" and that the
roads mentioned in these resolutions are OF
great importance TO large and interesting
portion Of the State of Texas, not supplied by
any means far the frn nsnortation of nrOduce or
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1856-05-24

INV VoLuME.--With the present number we
commence the 9Th volume Of the Herald. Those
wishing TO subscribe cdn find 10 bet Ter oqportu-
nifty of doing SO than with the fret number y
tho new volume. Il is supposed that during =.
coming summer aud fall events viii transpira.
fraught with much interest in national 20 1T
Of siex, and every person that can consisten q
afford it should subscribe to some PAPER. We
think we can safely 9 ommsnd the Herald .
those in tbs section as a paper thai viii sup.i
the waats Of the reading community At leas
we shall use cur lcst endea1ors TO mike Il 80 =
We would take this opportunity Of remind Z
these indebted for Subscriptions. that this is 20
tine q pay up ola scores and reneN thor sri-
s.ripli,ses. . ! woTa to the Hiss.i'.se x.