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KEEP 1T BEFORE THE PEOPLE,

That every farmer, mechanic, manufacturer,
merchant, laborer, and professional man, who
goes to Kansas in the honest pursuit of their
calling are as safe from harm as they could be
in Massachusetts.
If obedient to the laws, as they are required
to be in Massachusetts, they need fear no harm !!
In contesting legislation, deemed oppressive
or illegal, if such opposition be orderly con-
Quoted, in proper legal form, no one need feel
any apprehension.
But parties have gone out there, with no
purpose Of honest, industrial pursuits, but ex-
pressly to resist in disorderly and illegal
manner the constituted authorities The same
conduct pursued by these parties in Massachu-
sets would lead them just as certainly in pun
ishment there as in Kansas.
Massachusetts, has upon her statute book
laws pronounced unconstitutional by all good
authorities, and yet no one seeks by violence to
resist them.
Let the truth be proclaimed the whole length
and breadth of the land-that no honest settler
finds trouble in Kansas, but only those ,oho
hare gone there expressly to get into conflict
cith the legally constituted authorities.
1t is not in the pursuit of sny honest voca-
ton that these people find themselves in con-
Aict with the law and the Executive, but be-
cause they seek to overturn all Just and legal
authorities.
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of the term for which he was elected, he was
solicited by his fellow-citizens again to become
candidate for reelection, and he consented,
and entered upon the canvass. Governor
Letcber, gentleman of extensive connections,
fair abilities, and great dexterity as can
vasser, was nominated by the Wing party as
his opponent-an exciting struggle ensued,
aud Mr.. BREcKINRIDGE was again victorious.
Mr.. BEEcKISRIDGE, in 1854, although again
solicited to become a candidate for reelection,
declined. Finding that the cares Of a. growing
family required him to devote the prime of his
manhood and his intellect to secure them a
competence and independence against the &C
cidents and casualties Of life, he returned to
the practice of the law at Lexington, and has
remained assiduously engaged in the prosecu-
ton of his profession since that period.
Mr.. BRECKENRIDGE is in the prime of man
hood, of compact and energetic organization,
resembling that of Fremont; his form and ad-
dress are both striking and commanding. His
appearance is no bad index to the cast Of his
mind. His thoughts are expressed with great
perspicuity, elaboration and force, while he
has the command, when he chooses, to use it,
Of the ardor requisite for a high branch Of
oratorical delivery. He speaks his mother
tongue with remarkable grace and purity, and
no man in the land is freer from low appeals to
the indictments of unworthy motives or unfair
misrepresentation Of his adversaries.
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York Courier and Enquirer, now such a cham
pion for slanderous outbursts of calumny and
SANDER uttered by Mr.. Sumner took umbrage
at this speech of Mr. Cilley and did undertake
TO hold him responsible in "another place." by
challenging him to mortal combat He was
not satisfied with Gaming him, he must Kill
him. Perhaps the encounter with General
Duff Green might have taught him the danger
of Gaming.
Mr.. Cilley refused, we believe, to recognize
Webb as gentleman, but consented to meet
Mr. Graves, in the encounter with whom he
fell.
General James Watson Webb published
over his own signature card in which he
stated that he had sought Mr.. Cilley in his pri-
vate room, that he went there with loaded
pistol, with the full determination to shatter
Clleys right arm, for the purpose of prevent
ing his meeting Mr.. Graves.
Here is a case in point. One of the virtu-
Gus and most indignant censors of Mr.. Brooks
attack on Sumner, stands revealed as guilty OF
tenfold more atrocious violation of the free.
dom of debate, than is alleged in regard to
Brooks.
Mr.. Cilley was dealing with facts, and proba.
bly, referred to the loan to Webb of $50, 900
by the bank, and the Sudden" conversion OF
the Enquirer from being an opponent to be-
coming an advocate of the bank, and he inferred
from cause and effect, that the loan and con-
version being simultaneous had some connec.
ton. For this legitimate argument, General
James Watson Webb felt justified in calling a
member of Congress to mortal combat, and to
sneak into the room of an unarmed man, to
shatter his right arm" because he was un-
willing to acknowledge Webb to be gentle.
man, and did acknowledge Mr.. Graves to be
one. Yet this same General James Watson
Webb now stands Mortified that member OF
Congress, who had transcribed all legitimate
| debate to indulge in the foulest personal calum-
MES, had received Gaming for this outrage.
He justifes Wilson's refusal, who had pub.
licly declared he held himself responsible else
where for what he said. Intending to claim
the credit of being ready to fight, should it SO
happen that no one should call on him to do so.
But the starch wilted out of him on the first
exposure.
The rery men who now condemn Mr.. Brooks
we're the apologists and defenders of General
James Watson Webb, but Temporal m,ltantu,
ct nos mutdmur cum Ills.
Let such critics and censors as Genera
Webb reconcile his course with the freedom O.
debate as now contended for by him, and when
he shall have successfully done that, he may
then with clearer conscience stand in iudg
| ment on others.
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rights, and preserving peace and good order
and the just execution of the laws, have
made requisition on Col. Sumner for three
companies Of the United States troops, one to
be stationed at Lawrence, one at this place.
one at Topeka. Should it be thought advisa.
BILE to have troops stationed at other points
will make an additional requisition on Col.
Sumner. He will be in Lawrence this evening
with his command, and will lose no time in or
dering the troops to Topeka. assure you
that | will exert all the powers vested in me to
preserve law and order and to secure the rights
of persons and property throughout the. Terri
tory but / wish the citizens to reflect that
much dependson their own action, especially
at this moment. Yours, with great respect,
WILSON SHANNON.
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When Mr.. Cilley, member Of Congress, in
his place, on the floor Of Congress, in debate,
IN discussing the re-charter Of the Bank Of the
United States, denounced the management Of
that institution as corrupt and unworthy of pub.
lie confidence, Gen. James W atson Webb, then
as now, apparentproprieto and edtorof the New
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KANSAS AFFAIRS.


The Kansas Herald extra of the Sd of June
contains the following copy of telegraph de-
spatch from the President to Col. Sumner, OF
the U. 5. army. The document was furnished
for publication by ]. B. Donaldson, the U. S.
Marshal:
WARRINGTON, May %, 1856.
TO COL e. v. Sumner, Fort Leavenrcorh:
have just sent by telegraph to Gov. Shan
non despatch, of which the following is a
copy:
"Since my telegraph of this morning was
sent the Secretary of War has laid before me
Col. Summers letter to you Of the 18th instant.
This suggestion strikes me as wise and pru.
dent, and hope that before this reaches you
decisive measures will have been taken to have
the process in the hands of the Marshal quietly
executed
My knowledge of facts is imperfect; but
with the force of COL Sumner at hand, per-
ceive no occasion for the posse, armed or un-
armed, which the Marshal is said to have as
sembled at Lecompton. The instructions is
sued to yourself and Col. Sumner during your
last visit to this city must be efficiently exc
cuted. Sufficient power was committed to you,
and you must use it.
obedience to the laws and consequent Sc
curity Of the citizens of Kansas are primary
objects. You must repress lawless violence in
the Territory in whatever form it may manifest
itself" FRANKLIN PIERCE.
E.V. SUMNER, Col. First Cavalry.
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Letter of the Hon. Mordecai Olirer.

Letter OF the Hon. MordecGi OliUer
Our latest Wesport (Mo.) paper contains the
following letter from Mr.. Oliver, member Of
the Congressional Committee of Investigation :
LEAvENwoRTH CRY, May 30, 1856.
DEAR SIR: In your paper Of the 7th inst,
in a complimentary notice of brief speech,
which had the honor to make at Westport,
eight or ten days ago, amongst other things, it
is said that she dealt with Howard and Sher-
man, the abolition spies and sworn traitors to
their God and country, with gloves off, and
exposed their treachery and duplicity to the
public in a glazing manner.
Now, the relation which then and now sus.
tain to these gentlemen as members Of the
kansas Investigating Committee" would,
think, render it eminently improper for me to
speak of them inthe manner am represented
to have done; and, if | did SO, it was surely
In violation of my own conceptions of the ordi-
nary courtesies of life. So, whilst have too
much faith in you as a gentleman and friend to
entertain the thought, even for one single mo-
ment, that you would designedly place me in
false position in any regard, yet you will par
don me when / say, in all kindness, that did
not allude to either Of my colleagues in the
whole course of my remarks but, on the con-
trary, studiously avoided as inappropriate I'M
der the circumstances, any remark respecting
them in any connection whatever
This explanation deem to be due, not only
to myself but to my colleagues also; and !
feel sure that You will appreciate my motive in
making it, and will meanwhile take pleasure in
correcting the Misrepresentation and placing
me right in the premises.
Very respectfully, your obedent servant,
NJ. OLIVER.
A. W. king, esq, Editor Border Times.
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=
The steamship Ericsson arrived at New
York, June H. She left Liverpool on the after.
noon Of the 18th ultimo, and consequently
brings four days later news.
There had been no new effect elected re-
speeding the affairs at issue with the United
States.
Palmer, the poisoner, had been found guilty.
new Russian loan is spoken Of, part to
be offered in London and part in Hamburg.
The Italian question continues unsettled.
II was rumored that the Pope proposes a
Congress of Italian sovereigns in Rome, with
plenipotentiaries from France and Austria.
Denmark is putting her feet in an effective
state. The Spanish Government we're taking
energetic measures against Mexico.
Napoleon was considering a scheme for
founding territorial nobility in Algeria.
In the British House Of Lords the Earl of
Elgin had moved for the dispatches relative
to the sending Of troops to Canada A dis
cussion ensued, when the Earl Of Clarendon
expressed good feeling towards the United
States, but reiterated the determination of the
government not to recall Mr.. Champion.
In discussion in Parliament in reply 10 the
Earl Of Elgin, Lord Clarendon said that Great
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another Cay to the Missou,ians.


The Lexington Mo- Express of the Sd inst.
contains the following despatch, handed to it
for publication by several responsible gentle
men,"
WEsTPoRT, June 2, 1856.
GENTLEMEN: messenger, reliable and trust
worthy has just arrived from Captain Pate, of
the Lawrence Sharp-shooters, stating that he
is in great danger, and surrounded He has
several prisoners. John Donaldson has been
killed Foreman and four others are taken
prisoners by the Aboitionists, and before this
they are probably murdered. Whitfield starts
tonight for Hickory Point the place Of the
last massacre, to aid our men or die.
Respectfully,
G.. E. KEANEY,
HENRY f. HEREFORD,
A. S. JOHNSON,
j. BUFORD.
To Col. ANDERSON, Captains SHELBY, TRIGG,
WALTON, SAWYER, and E. WINDSOR.
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Britain had made the amplest apology to the
United States for the recruiting transactions,
but she could not consent to the recall of Mr..
Champion. The offer had been made by the
Government to refer the Central American
question to arbitration, but it had not yet been
accepted. Great Britain was animated by
most friendly feelings towards the United
States, and this would be admitted by them.
Notwithstanding this, language had been used
IN Congress, which if used in Great Britain
would have been denounced, as tending to EN-
broil the two countries; and, finally, that if,
as Lord Elgin had stated, five min utes CONVEX
sation between Mr.. Marcy and himself would
suffice to settle the business he would willingly
meet him midway in the Atlantic ocean
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penter, CArper Christian Clarke, Davis of A, Dick
iason OF Doyle, Early, Essbon, Ellyson, Haynes,
,7nah h7o.haay' Howell Ipboden, Mays MeChesney Not
A. OF M. Wiley, Wood. Yancey-29. ~
PROTECTION OF SLAVE PROPERTY.
on motion of Mr.. MALLORY, the bill for the
profession Of the slave property of the Common
wealth returned from the Senate with amendments
Mr., MALLORY moved that the amendments of
the senate be agreed to. Mr. SPADY objected to
the action OF the Senate in striking out the name
OF the county of Northampton, from the bill but
at the suggestion of Mr. MALLORY, declined to
hazard the bill by offering an amendment.
The amendments were agreed to and the bill be-
came law.
JAMES RIVER AND KAsAwHA COMPANY.
The House took up the Senate bin TO increase
the capital stock of the James River and Kanawha
Company, and to authorize a subscription there
to on the part of the State.
The bill was supported by Messrs BoNDURANT,
WILEY, DEANE, SEGAR and STANARD, and op-
posed by Mr.. JOHNSTON. Theiquestion upon the
passage of the bill was decided in the negative,
ayes 43-noes SO, rs follows: -
AYEs-Messrs Anderson, Brady, Byrd, Carpenter
Carter Christian. Clarke, Dasis of A.: Deane, Dick
Hawk Haynes Hiett, Imooden Langftt, Mallory,
Mays, McCheney, Nowlin, Parsons, Patterson, PIT
man Samuels. Segar, Shumate, Smith, Stanard, Tay-
orsdsll, Wellmsn, Wiley, Wood and Wright-4s.
NoEs-Messrs. Crutch6eld (Speaker,) Arnett, Ash
By, Baker, Barnes, Berkeley Bondurant. Brown Bur.
we'll of P, Bush, Bywaters, Gambler, Carroll Clai-
borne Cl.ybraok, Collins Crabtree, Craddock, Craw.
ford Crocker Crockett, Dabney, Dickinson g. Dill
lard, Drsmgoole, Edmunds Edwards, Garnett Gifles-
pie, Hardy, Hobbs; Holden. Holiday Howell john
ston, Jones Of A. Jones of R., Jones Of g., Kee Kel-
ly, Kemper, Kirby, Lee Lundy, Martin. Nelson, New.
Ion. Pendeton, of L., Riggs Roberts Sinclair, Spady
Splitter Tomlin, Towner, Tredway, Walton, Welton
and Yancey-5S. .-.-
~. FINANCE BILLS -
The House proceeded to the order of the day
viz the Finance Bills, and Mr.. GARNET called
up the engrossed bill for fuDding the acceptances
of the Board of Public Works
The bill being read, the question: was upon its
passage. A debate ensued, in which it was sup
ported by Mr.. GARNETT and opposed by Mr..
FLOYD. zee .-----
Mr.. FLOYD moved to reconsider the vote, order.
ing the bill to its engrossment, with the view of
offering. as substitute his bill proposing loan
of $5,000000 at per cent interest. .. -,--..
The motion to reconsider was opposed by
Messrs. NELSON and DEANE, and supported by
Mr.. FLOYD, and was lost, ayes 55 noes 81.
The hour for the recess arrived, and the chair
was vacated
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WASHINGTON LETTER.
The Central american Question-Sen0tor Douglas
CoRREsP ONDENCE oFTHE DIsPATCH


coRREsP oNDEYCE FTHE DISPATCH.
-e...5 WASHINGTON CITY, March l5..
There are rumors to-day of important facts in
relation to Central America, which rumors be-
lieve They are to the effect that our government
has information of formal and efficient bond of
union between the States of Guatemala, Hondr-
ras, San Salvador and Costa Rica as against the
present government of Nicaragua; and also of
the determination of England France and Spain to
jointly sustain powerful navy on the coast of
Central America. .-.,. 5s-...
AS England, France and Spain have never been
guilty of acts of aggression or of deeds of con-
quest, we are of course not to wonder that they
should be SO prompt and magnanimous in affording
protection to the weak. -.a- :
1t Is apparent, however that the cause of hui
manity calls aloud for improved government in
Central America. The best and most stable gov
ernment that country has known for many day
has been the government of the ignorant, cruel
and ferocous half Indian Carrera, who now rules
his own and the other States with the power of q
despot. There beautiful and fruitful regions
Ia Central America country comprising about
two hundred thousand square miles, and with but
two and q fourth millions of people upon it, sunk
to the lowest depths in ignorance. laziness and i'm.
morality. If Texas, New Mexico and California
have been benefited, improved and opened to the
world by the change of rules they have expe-
rienced, why should any one suppose that Central
America would not also be beneftted9
But the fear seems to be that open way from
to could not be secured to the world af
ter the ascendance of North Americans in Central
America Where and when have the people or
government of South or Central America, or
Mexican State been more friendly to such enter
prises than have been the people and government
of the United States General Walker should in
in some manner be promptly reinforced and sus-
tanned with resources. His course is legal and in
every particular commendable. .
This being Saturday there is no session of Con
gress and but little talk of anything but the fierce
and violent debate in the Senate yesterday, be-
tween Mr.. Douglas, with a few to pat him on the
back, on one side, and Mr.. TrumbuIl, Mr.. Critten.
den, and MIR. Sumner on the other the subject be-
ing the Kansas Reports Mr.. Douglas will pay
back the blows he received, with interest," on Tues
day next A. b. e.
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TRUE TURF OIl.--F"r old sores Of every

rTNRUE TURF OIlI..F"r old sores Of every
description 'on Man Beast, IT'S useless to try
sny other Temedy we warrant this to under any
circumstances all the for which it il recon-
mended and we here at home to refund the money
if it does not DOVE Gu
LOUISA, Feb. 18th 1856.
MEssRs. DOVE Coin the Spring of 55 one of
our negro women, suffered from q dreadful sore on
one of her ancles the inflammation from it extended
to the knee and foot though tried the usual reme-
dies it continued get and for six months she
could neither work walk about. procured bot
tie of your Turf Oil, and in fort-nishrs time, she
was able to 20 about and Is now well. look upon it
as excellent for sores, cuts and bruises.
'H Yours, with respect, 8R-t .ssr
OVERTON Fl PETTUS,
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COOKING WITHOUT FIRE.--The last invention
Ia plan for cooking without Are, described in the
Scientific American. The Invention is combina.
ton Of tin cooking dishes, placed one above an
other, the bottom of one vessel fitting on the Top
part of the dish below In the lower dish Of all,
small quantity of quick lime 10 placed, and then,
BY means of tube, cold water is introduced upon
tho line Chemical action generates intense neat,
whereby the articles on the dishes are quickly
cooked ready for the table. afes
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FROM TEXAS.-Galveston papers to the oath
uIt. states that d. c. Vanderbilt, prominent mem
Der of the San Antonio bar, died on the 23d-
Three horse thieves Americans, were caught near
Corpus Christi and killed by the populace. A
company of 40 men had organized at San Anto-
Mo, and were about to leave for the Gadsden pur'
chase to prospect for gold t =
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COLUMBUS, GA, RACEs-Secoad Day-The race
on Wednesday consisted of one mile heats, best 3
In s. for the Jockey Club Purse of $500. Three
naps coatended in this raced. McDaniePs bay
flly Carolina, years old, by Regent, dam by imp.
Flatterer &c. S. Pryor's brown colt, Dave Morgan,
3 years old, by Steele, dam Sally Tate; and H. G.
Caffeys ch horse Little Master, years old, by
Chieftain, dam Little Mistress.
The purse was won in three heats-Carolina
each time having come in ahead of her competitors
The running time was l52-1:54t-l54.
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LARGE RELIGIOUS BEeUEsTs.--In the west OF
Scotland, Mr.. John Ferguson of Carnbrook, near
Irvine, lately died, leaving sl,25o,0O0 to be en-
ployed with the exception of few thousands 70
his relatives and friends and some other few to the
local charities of Irvine, in promoting education
and religion over the western countries-the Trus'
tees and Managers being of the Free Church, Uni
ted Presbyterian Church, Reformed Presbyterian
Church and Congregationaliets Ana ne mas SO
regulated the disposal Of this mighty sum- that sim
pie, unsectarian gospel truth will be diused In
connection with solid education, not only among
the present but future generations.
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DIssoLUTIoNs, &c.


nISSOLUTION.-Th firm Of RAKER
~ PLEASANTS l. CO. il this day dis.olvsd T.,
mutual consent. The name of the firm win he nssa -
either Of the parties in the settlement Of the bur
ness. D. BAKER JR
JN0. Fl. .PLEASANTS
Richmond, March 7th, 1856.
ANTS, will continue the old business at the house at
present occupied by the old firm. Thankful for the
liberal patronage bestowed upon the late concern,
we respectfully solicit continuance of the same.
# ~ JNo. ~ 4. PiEAsANrs.
March 7th, 1856 40 ~ NH s--ts
CO-PARTNERSHlP.- nndersigned
~ have formed CO-PARTNERsHIP, to COM
a general DRY GOODS. IMPoRTiNG. JoBBiNd
and II Reads street. in the city Of New York, under
the style and firm of BELL, BROOKS, PACE
Co; and at No IL Pearl street, in the city Of Rich.
mond, Va, under the style and firm of ELLETT,
WALLER, DREWRY 4 CO. N'"
Our Mr.. BELL has just returned from Europe,
where he selected and PURCHASED our FOREIGN
GOODS in person, for CASH.
We shall at an early day be prepared to exhibit
and offer to the trade beautiful stock at both points,
and upon a. favorable terms a.. any house in this
?tMEs MM st sRooks Brcoss q E. ss fs% %.l., Z.
hES aNbW EkGE4r EkGE sas FIJI Ei.st It Co.
RICHARD T. WALLER, of the firm Of Brooks,
CLAY DREwRY.
January ID, 1885 R '
NOTICE.--The firm Of BROOKS, BELL
1N& WALLER M will not be dissolved till further
notice. We will at early day close out stock Of
Goods at auction, to make room for our successors,
Messrs. ELLETT, WALLER, DREwRY & Co.
ja2-ts h BROOKS, BELL WALLER
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FROM PEMBINA.-The St. Paul Minnesotian an
nouuces an arrival in that town from Pembina.-
The party were 1s days on the route, and had
pleasant trip The snow on the level is three
and half feet deep; and the cold has been intense
and many cattle have frozen to death The Oldest
inhabitant considers this the most severe winter
ever experienced in the North. The traders who
went off in the fall to traffic with the Indians are
doing a brisk business Buffalo robes and furs are
yery Dienty and cheap.