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Mob Violence.

We learn that q villainous assault
was recently committed on Dir. luton
residing near Bloomington, by some
Free State men, who felt injured al
his action On the Grand Jury, at LIE.
compton, in September last. We
have only learned the incidents through
the Lecompton Union. If that jour
nal has told the facts, it was a high
handed outrage, and the perpetrators
should be brought to justice. We
hope Gov. GEARY will use his utmost
vigilance in ferreting out the "regu-
lators," and netting to them their full
deserts. We have been cursed long
enough with mob violence in Kansas.
If Free State settlers, for real OF
imaginary cause, resort to such acts,
the pro-slavery party can do the same,
and the whole country will soon be in
an uproar again. IF this order of pro-
cedure is to be tolerated, it is the duty
of every man to go armed and equip
ped, to defend himself to the last ex-
tremity against such interference with
his rights.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1856-12-27
News from Washington

The correspondent of the n. Y
Herald, writing from Washington
on the 9th inst, stated that the Pres.
ident had just informed gentlemen
that he had determined to remove
Judge Lecompte; and the ground O
his removal was, that he had acted
partial In administering the laws in
Kansas; and, in order that Gov. Geary
should not be embarrassed in any
manner, the removal of all the officers
in that Territory who have been con-
nected with the difficulties there, was
deemed necessary by the administers
tion. Up to that evening, his success
SCR had not been named, though there
were large number of applicants.
We have late information of the
appointment of Mr.. Harrison, of Ken
lucky, in place of Lecompte, who is
said to be a conservative, and very
honorable man-one who is well quail
fled for the post. and will do justice to
the settlers.
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mr. Notu;tbstonfl;D

~ Notwithstanding our state
ment, two weeks ago, to the con-
trary, it seems that Whitfield was
finally admitted to seat in the House
of Representatives, at Washington,
as delegate from Kansas. The res
olution, excluding him from a seat,
was reconsidered On the final ques-
ton, the vote stood 112 for giving
him seat, to 10S against it. We are
disappointed at the result, and yet it is
matter of no great practical account.
The Republicans, by parliament
tary contest, could have kept him out
Of a seat for long time, and prob
ably carried it to near the end of the
session; yet such an issue would have
been at the expense of other impor-
tant interests, which must have suf-
fered. Whitfield has no vote, is a
poor speaker, and of little amount
generally. If the pro-slavery party
can gather any cheer from such vic
tory. let them enjoy it. 1t is short
lived, and valueless.
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Kansas Central Committee.

TINE following are the officers and mem
L bers of the Central Committee, as now
organized Their principal Office is at Law
renee, where they are now ready to deliver
clothing, provisions, &c, upon written Or
ders from the Local Committees, to those
who need, who have no other visible means
of support. Small depots OF these supplies
will be kept open at other points, under the
supervision of the members of this Commit
tee in those localities.
SAMUEL E. MARTIN, President, Topeka
H. Miles Moore Secretary, Lawrence Jas.
Blood, Treasurer, Lawrence; Alfred Curtis,
Bloomington j. M.Winchell, Council City
]. P. Root, Wabonsa Aaron Dow, Allen P.
o. Neosha Fl. Miles Moore, Leavenworth
City; Geo. S. Hillyer, Grasshopper Falls
Geo. T. Donaldson, Easton; 8. B. Mckenzie,
Manhattan; n. Fennimore. Neosho; Thos.
H. M'Culluck, Burr Oak. Finance, Commit
-tee-Messrs. Blood, Hutchinson and Curtis.
Executive ommittee-Winchell,M Martin and
Hillycr. |
Lawrence, Nov. %, 1856.
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School House Burnt.

On Wednesday night, of last week,
the school house at Bloomington.
about ten miles from Lawrence, was
burned with all its contents. It was
a log house. and caught fire from the
chimney. The people are now active.
ly at work finishing up frame one,
which will be much more comfortable
and convenient than the other.
While on the subject of schools,
we will say a word in commentator
of our feliow-citizen, Mr.. ALBERT
YATES, who lives at Yates crossing
of the Wakarusa, about five miles S.
West of Lawrence. He has built a
school house for his own use, and hir-
ed a teacher. All who choose may
send to it !; some pay and some do
not. Mr.. Yates is a Free State man,
born and raised In a slave State. He
came to Kansas because he loves free
dom better than slavery.
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Donation Acknowledged sugges.

Amos a. LAWRENCE, Esq, of Bos-
ton, Mass, has our thanks for dona-
ton of 800, just received, given to
the HERALD OF FREEDOM, to place it
on permanent basis. The draft has
been forwarded by US to the Cincin-
natl Type Foundry, in partial liquida-
ton of debt of STA against us for
type and material purchased for this
office, and now lying at Alton. which
will be shipped up the river in the
Spring. We have resolved to aid the
cause with the hundred dollars by
sending the Herald Of Freedom, with
out an exchange, to large number Of
newspapers throughout the country
which have been desiring reliable in
formation from this region. In this
way we can carry out Mr. Lawrenee's
laudable desire to spread facts before
the country in regard to Kansas.
If our circumstances would admit,
we would send Il paper regularly to
every newspaper published in the
Northern States, and to the leading
ones in the South. We would suggest
whether persons having donations to
make in aid of Kansas, could not do
the country more good by placing a
copy of our paper in the hands of ev-
cry editor, member of Congress, Gov
ernor and State Legislator, than he
could in any other way. The cost
would not exceed, probably, $4,000,
and yet it would be instrumental in
pouring in thousands of emigrants,
and millions of treasure into the coun-
try, and secure it beyond the possible
| ty OF a contingency to freedom. Low
ers of freedom, think of this sugges-
ton, and in the absence of concerted
action each one can operate for those
editors, &c, with whom he is person.
ally acquainted.
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eoMMpqieatiops.
Philadelphia Correspondence.
PHILADBLPHIA, Dec. 8, 1856.


PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 8, 1856.
MEssRs. EDITORS : The receipt of
the last number of the Herold is just
the proof that the friends of free Kan
sas want, that you are again at your
post, exposing wrong and battling for
the right. Go on prudently and wisely.
but fearlessiy, and you viii be sus-
tanned by good men in all the States.
I was highly pleased with the typo
graphy and contents of the last num-
Der of your paper. The Daily Morn
ing Times gave you handsome no.
tice, which you will find enclosed.
hope our friends IN Kansas will
remain strong in courage and purpose,
notwithstanding our disappointment
in failing to elect Col. Fremont. You
have doubtless noticed where the Re-
publicans were triumphant. 1t was in
the States where school houses, and
churches, and temperance, and general
intelligence most abound. This proves
what is wanted to make our cause tri-
umphant. Our friends are not at all
dispirited. The Republican organi-
cations are kept up, meetings are held,
and our principles are constantly
gaining in the public mind Prepa-
rations are being made extensively for
the struggle in 1850. More than one
hundred papers have already re-nomi-
mated Col. FREMONT as our standard
bearer. Whether this movement is
wise or unwise, it indicates the spirit
of the people. Your fre-eaters in
Kansas have carried things so far, that
the masses in the free States are tho
roughly aroused. We intend to let
Messrs. ATcHIsoN STRISGFELLow, LE-
coMPTE IL Co., understand that ex-
tending the area of slavery, and man
ufacturing human letters and manacles.
is not the great missive of this coun-
try. We intend to teach them that
there are employments more profitable
and honorable, than stealing property,
and burning houses, and pursuing wo-
men and children, because they do not
chant the praises of slavery. If these
men knew with what scorn and con-
tempt they are looked upon by all in
telligent, decent people, their brazen
faces would be crimsoned with shame
I see the Border Rufians are getting
raving mad with Gov. GEARY. This
is particularly good sign. l give in
my adhesion to the Governor at once.
Present to him my special respects,
and say to him that the censure of
some men is the highest praise. Ask
the Governor to look after those men
who have been so long confined on in
dictments for murder 1t seems to US
Immediate relief should be extended to
them. Surely, when SO large a num-
Der, knoUn to be guilty oferery grade
of offence, are suffered to go at large,
unmolested and unredressed, these
men may have some lenity shown
them.
You will be happy to learn that a
movement has beer made in Philadel-
phia, which promises to bring in a
considerable amount of money, cloth
ing, &c, for the relief of the destitute
and suffering in Kansas. Contribu-
tions are freely made, and you will
hear good report from us soon.
| Yours for FREE KANSAS,
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Sl0 Reward.

y mouth of Washington Greek, about the last
Of November, one large yoke Of red and white
spotted oxen. The near one girts about seven
and half feet, stands high st the shoulders,
buffalo Ike, with white spot over the rump !;
horns shortish, and tnrn in, one droops lit
tie; left horn marked Il. L." with knife !;
geseyen or eight has ear mar kcd. His mate
is lighter by two hundred pounds very
handsome OK, trim leg and head, handsome
hornes, white spot on the forehe ad, and On the
rump, also one on the left, running from one
shoulder to the other age nine or ten years I;
both have other white spots not dsscribeds-
Communicate with me through the post office
at Lawrenoe, Kansas.
ALFRED F. BERCAW.
Dec. q. 1856
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Educational Interests in Kansas.
WAUBoNsA, Dec. 10, Sc.

w AUBoSsA, Dec. 19, DO.
Mr.. EDITOR: When | left this
Territory, Aug. %, all was trouble
and excitement, and the idea of call
for meeting of the friends of educa-
ton had probably hot a place in the
minds of any of us.
think you cannot well imagine the
pleasure l feel, on arriving with my
family of five children. and noticing
the call in the Herald of to-day, for a
convention of the friends of education,
to devise ways and means for the
education of the children and youth
of this lovely land Of our hopes and
fears, of our prayers and praises. Not
of ours only, who have adopted it as
the home for ourselves and our chill
dren, but like sentiments have thrilled
the hearts of millions of the lovers of
our country, North and East, who
have been, and are. toiling, praying,
and giving, that it may have a glori-
Gus future.
Probably no measure, fraught with
so good results to this Territory, and
to the country, could be suggested at
this time. 1t will unite the minds of
all the settlers, and command respect
and esteem abroad. Let a sincere
desire to benefit the people prevail, in
the minds of all who take the matter
in hand, and have selfshness, local
animosities, and prejudices, laid en-
tirely aside for the occasion-and /
predict a joyous future for the cause
of education, in this, the pathway
State; for l believe it will yet be the
pathway of this nation, not only to
the Pacific, but to a more pacific and
exalted future
We are doing what we can in this
place, for schools, having just arrived,
yesterday. with one hundred dollars
worth of school books for our public
school, which is yet in embryo. We
feel confident that we shall not be far
behind some older settlements in the
Territory, as to educational advan-
tages. AS to qualified teachers, it is
believed we are favored with as great
a number as any town in Kansas,
which compares at all with US in pop
ulation.
I would suggest the propriety of
adjourning the convention, after day
or two spent in elaboration. two
weeks, to some other time and place
Topeka, perhaps.
The excuse I offer for thus occupy
ing your space, is, that I love my
children and my country.
4 TREAD.
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Order of Publication .

Territory of Kansas,
County Of Douglass, tS'
In the Probate Court of
Douglas County, December
term, 1856, Benjamin John Attachment.
son and Leonard Merchant,
va. Lewis 81. Cox,
NOW, this day comes the plaintiffs BY their
LIN attorney, and it appears to the sstisfac-
ton of the Court that the said defendant cannot
be summoned, and that his property has been
attached, and the said defendant having failed
to appear within the first six days of said term
it is therefore considered by the Court that the
said defendant be notified that the said plain-
tiffs have filed their declaration herein against
him. the object and general nature of which, is
to obtain Judgment for the sum of one hun
dred and sixty-eight dollars, with interest and
cost of suit, and that bis property has been at
tached, and that unless he be and appear ct the
next term of this court, to be begun and held at
the city of Lecompton, in said County of Dou-
glass, on the first Monday in March, A. d.
1856, on or before the third day thereof, if the
term shall SO long continue. and ifnot, then be-
fore the end Of the term, Judgment viii Be rem
dered against him, and his property sold to
satisfy tho same. And it il further ordered
that this order be published in some newspaper
printed in the Territory, four weeks success
lively the last insertion TO be at least tour weeks
before the commencement Of the said term at
which the defendant is required 70 appear.
"a true copy z. c. BISHOP, Clerk.
JAxEs CHRISTIAN. Attorney for Plaintiffs.
Dec. 5. a. d. 1856.
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The History of Kansas.

We shall commence with our issue
of the 18th of January our promised
+" History of Kansas" 1t viii be con-
tinued through many consecutive num-
bers, giving chapter each week, and
making, when completed. volume of
several hundred pages. We feel that
the history of Kansas has not yet been
written. There are defects in them
all, serious ones, and yet we do not
expect ours will be all it should be-
We have one consolation, however,
that the author of ours is not connect
ed with any of the various factions in
Kansas, is not ambitious, nor seeking
for position; but is humble worker
in the great Free State cause, and has
shown his interest in the country by
coming here at an early day, with his
family, and has gone to improving the
soil and country independent OF the
petty cabals which have distracted
neighborhoods and communities. We
have perused the table of contents,
and can assure the reader that it is Just
what he needs, and what should find its
way into every family in the nation
which desires the truth in regard to
Kansas affairs. The History will be
copyrighted, and can only be obtained
by subscribing for the Herald Of Free
dom. We shall commence the publ
cation with very large edition, and
yet we are conscious that we shall be
able to supply the few, only, who sub
scribe early. Let every agent and
subscriber bestir himself and hurry
up the names with all possible dis
patch. We would be glad of a list
of eight or ten thousand by that time.
If
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@ Horace White, Assistant Sec,
rotary Of the Kansas National Com,
mlttee, In letter dated Chicago, Nov
18th, says:
'Mr. Army, an agent of the Com:
mlttee, was in st. Louis at noon to-
asy, en- route for Kansas, with some
$4,000, to be expended in provisions
and general relief.
For the matter of the proper deliv-
cry OF contributions in the Territory,
would say that he has taken a mem
orandum of articles intended for pri-
sate individuals, and one of the chief
Objects of his journey is to see that
!aey are all delivered according to the
wishes of the donors. Nee York
Tribune.
Dir. Army came here as General
Agent of the Kansas National Com
nltsee. fully empowered by that Com
nitsee to examine into and oversee the
distribution of money and goods sent
;, to aid the needy. tits said that
@ acting part of our Kansas Central
Committee. have. SO far, refused to let
4R examine the books, or to make
:. rsro.t Of th,ir rocee.lirsa.
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Kansa 8 will be Free,

The Old Back and Border Ruffans.
TNHE SUBSCRIBER takes this method of
L informing the citizens of Lawrence and
vicinity, that he has opened Daguerreotype
Rooms over the store Of Woodward d Fin
ley, on Massachusetts, street, where he may
be found at all times ready to make you
GOOD TURE.
He has on hand, at present, large assert
ment Of plain and fancy cases, which, with a
good picture, will be warranted to please.
He has the pleasure to announce that he is
now making arrangements to introduce for
the first time into the Territory
AMBRoTYPEs AND PHOTOGRAPHS,
as good as can be made at the East.
o. Pictures of children taken in all kinds
of weather.
To those who have patronized him he begA
to return his thanks, and trusts that his work
will be a guaranty of the continuance of pub
lie favor.
G Call and see for yourselves.
JOHN BOWLES.
Lawrence, Nov. s, 1856. 2-l6.
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Relief from Vermont,

BURLINGTON. Vt, Dec. 6, 1856.
Mr.. Brown In the HERALD of the
Odd ultimo, just received here, refer
ence is made to the appropriation of
$50, 900 made by this State. as being
''for the relief of the necessitous citi-
zens of Vermont located in Kansas"
This is mistake, as you will see by
the enclosed slip containing copy of
the "Act for the relief of the poor in
Kansas" as it passed the Legislature,
and which it would be we'll to publish
in your next issue. We wish the
Free State men in Kansas, who hail
from Missouri and other Southern
States, to understand that Vermont
knows no difference among the friends
and defenders of Human Rights who
suffer and need relief. j. G. B.
An act for tie relief Of the poor of
Kansas. 1t is hereby enacted, DC.
Sec. l. The sum of twenty thou
sand dollars is hereby appropriated
and placed at the disposal Of the Gov
ernor of this State,te be used by him
If necessary-for the purpose here
matter stated.
SEC 2 The Governor, if in his
Judgment the suffering poor of Kan
sas need assistance, is hereby authori-
zed to draw on the Treasurer, from
time to time, for such sum or sums,
not exceeding twenty thousand dol
lars, for the purpose of furnishing food
and clothing to such of the inhabitants
of Kansas as may be in a suffering
condition for the want thereof.
SEC. 8. This act shall take effect
from its passage.
Approved November Is, 1856.
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TAS. BLOOD has purchased the merehan-
y die and stock in trade of G.. W. 4 W.
HUTCHINSON & Co, and is now receiving ..
their store building on Massaehusett street, Q
large and we'll assorted stock Of goods, en-.
bracing all the various staple and fancy arti.
cles usually called for in this market. He has
not time to enumerate articles this week, but
begs the privilege of assuring the public that
his stock is unusually large, and has been
bought at fair prices, and will be sold a. iow
as the high freights and circumstances will
allow. With gentemanly clerks and sdesirs
to please, he hopes toreceive his share Of the
public patronage.
Lawrence, Nov. 8, 1856. s
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Town Site Notice.

NOTICE Is hereby given to owners Of city
In lots IN Lawrence, Kansas, that it is neces-
sary that their evidences Of title, connecting
back to the deeds from the Trustees 70 the
original shareholders, should be Immediately
placed in the hands of the Register Of Deeds Of
said town, in order that the necessary affida-
wits msy be fled IN the Land Office. and also,
that titles may issue dieectly 70 those who shall
be tho real owners when the title shall be OBJ
tanned from the Department.
Be sure that the original deeds from the
Trustees, and all transfers since made, be han
ded IN, as the titles win issue to those who ap-
pear to be the owners.
By order of the Trustees
E. D. LADD, Register of Deeds.
Ifsent by mail, the fee for recording, is cents
per hundred words, IN postage stamps, must
accompany the deed
Lawrence. Dec q, 1856
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James Christian.

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR at Law.
IA Lawrence, Kansas Territory, viii attend
promptly to all business entrusted to his care
in the various Courts of the Territory. Having
an experience Of some years as lawyer in the
South and West, and being familiar with the
Presumption laws, he hatters himself that he
can give entire satisfaction to all who may
favor him with their patronage il obtaining
presumption to lands, collection of debts, and
in getting redress for bloody noses.
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8. Whitehorn,
New Store and Eew Goods.

I An very happy to be able to inform my
i friends and the public in general, that II
last, have taken possession ofthe Essc Stoas
Store, ezaalg egPpsits the Past 05Ecs, where
those who favor me With their patronage, viii
be little more secure from the chilly blasts
Of Kansas winter, than theyused TO be las.
winter, when trading at the "a Old Shantee. .
/ am exceedingly obliged to you all, for
trading with me 50 much in so poor store.
Now can offer you as neat and comfortable
q place to trade in as the city Of Lawrence az
fords. Call and see me, even il you do not
buy any thing. shall do as well by you IS
can possibly afford, but have no boasts TO
make Call and see for yourselves.
CHARLES STEARSS.
Lawrence, Nov. %, 1856.
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TREAD.
z Capt. SAMUEL WALKER.

H Capt. SAMUEL WALKER, o.
Bloomington, wishes us to say that be
is not the Capt. Walker who signed
Col. Harvey's letter, in the St. Louis
Democrat. He came to Kansas be
fore there were any aid societies
formed, and of course had nothing to
expect from them, and has no censure
to bestow.
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Please Take Particular Notice.

THE undersigned, for the purpose of q
i thorough Investigation into the dis
bursements of the funds of the National
Committee, and of the disposition and distri.
button of the effects and properties of the
same, wonld respectfully solicit communiea-
tons from all parties having any knowledge
of these matters. individuals. who have
at any time, either at public or private sale
purchased any property from the agents OF
said Committee, would confer special favor
by sending an account Of the same immedi.
ately. THADDEUS HYATT,
Pres't Nat. Committee.
W. F. ii. Army, GenI Ag't Nat. Com.
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Write Kansas.

If correspondents desire to reach
Kansas with their letters. they will
write the name of the Territory in full.
instead of K. T. Many letters design
ed for Kansas, are sent to Kentucky.
by mistake, as many careless writer's
make no distinction between T and