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Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02

OUR Book TABLR.-The October
number Of Blsckwood's Magazine has
come to hand. Us pages are pregnant
with their usual quantity of elegant clas-
sic literature. Published by leonard, Scott
& Co., at New York, price $500 per
annum.
The November number of The Invent
or, valuable Scientific work is also re.
ceived, Published at New York by Low
C Haskell. price 81 90.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02
GREAT FIRE AT SxxAcUsE-Loss

GREAT FIRE AT SYRAcUsE-Loss q
million of dolldrs.-A dispatch says at
three o'clock on Saturday morning the lar
gest fire that eser visited our city broke
in the 1st ward. and in the short space of
three hours over twelve acres were burnt
over, and about one hundred buildings
consumed
The fire originated in the back of ho-
tel which had not been occupied for two
or three years. 1t Immediately commune
Gated with Grants hotel, occupied by Bar
ney Grant, which was consumed. and the
store of Mr.. Mcclure, the splendid build
ing. Of Slstterly s. Ford, occupied by
Lynch Bros. who had just got in new
stock, and the Avery Block, were entirely
destroyed with but partial insurance. The
Bank of Salina, the postoffice, and tele-
graph Office were destroyed, but slI the
valuable papers IN each were saved.
The water at the reservoir was txrred
of, and the hydrants were consequently
useless. a strong west wind was blowing
at the time, and the citizens were COM
PEELED to stand and see their property con-
sumed. The entire loss cannot fall short
of million of dollars. Over one hun
dred families have been rendered home
less. Il was the work of an incendiary.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02
Disunion.

During the late contest for the Presi-
dency, the Democratic Party North and
South, and the Fillmore party, with b1r.
Fillmore himself for file leader, held tha,
the election of the Black Republican can
didate, must inevitably result in disunion.
That candidate and his friends, alone,
held the contrary. Under such state OF
affairs, with almost an even chance for his
election sensible men thought and wrote
about the consequences, and cast about to
get their '' houses in ORDER" The men
who prate loudest about nullfiers and dis
unionlsts, are always the enemies of tho
South, and should be watched very closely.
So long as We can have Democratic
administration, conducted upon Democrat
&c principles, we are prepared to oppose a
dissolution of the Union. as an evil to be
avoided, but with the prospect at the next
Presidential election that the entire North
will go for the Abolition candidate; the
part wisdom for the South, is to- be) pre-
pared for the worst. The whole South
should be united as one man. so that if the
emergency ever arise, (which God in his
mercy forbid there will be united front
to demand our rights, in the Union or out
Of it if We chose. Distrust every man
who is 50 nervous that he wants to have
people hung for treason who dare to think
about the value of the Union. Once for
all we soy that We believe under Mr..
Buchanans administration the South will
have full justice done her, but we honestly
fear that with his administration the assem-
dency of the National Democratic party
will cease, and with it the Union. We
pray that we may be mistaken. but NE fear
not:
Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02

H0RsE SHoEs on New P,,
"A Philadelphia mechanic has eoe..
ted horse shoe in such a msnn., = ''
requires no nails and can be put Oph
one without The aid ef a blacksmitb .oE
taehed to the shoe is a fanges e,,.,!. a.
around the hoof, and at the h,ck -
shoe, which lies over the frog of,b. -.
loot is joint. hsldin i,s place by .e,.'
which allows the shoe to open and sIs'
so as to accommodate itself to II. :,
the h00f: Between the hoof and III. ~ .
IS placed layer of gutt. percbs. =. fI' :
purpose OF Preventing injury to H. .
or leg of the horse BY e.n.,,. n0
while running over hard ,o,s.
streets. The mechanism is yerv q
and the cost much below that of o,s;-+
shoes.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02
Territorial Pro-Slavery Convention.
TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING
CHANGED.

49, - A--~'
At an informal meeting held at Lesv.
enworth on the 18th ultimo, it was unani
mously agreed that the proposed Terrific
rial Pro-Slavery Convention be held at
Lecompton, K T., on the second Monday
in January next, and that each county send
one delegate 10 every one hundred pro-
slavery votes cast at the late election for
members to the Legislature and Delegate
to Congress.
This regulation will be fair and just to
all sections. and guarantee an equal and
fair representation of the entire party In
the Territory. We hope that every coun-
ty in Kansas will be fully represeted. Let
all turn out. At no time in our history
have we stood more greatly in need OF de-
liberate consultation, disinseres.ed patriot-
ism, and decisive action.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02
A New Governor for Kansas.

In the last Argus, we find an article
suggesting the name of d. r. Atchison,
as Governor for Kansas Territory. We
presume that Governor Geary viii resign
If Judge Lecompte is not removed; at
least We understand that to be his position.
That is, that the laws of Kansas must be
administered to suit him, making the judi
ciaTy his creatures, or else he will resign.
We apprehend that President Pierce would
hardly remove Judge Lecompts upon the
representation of man who has proven
himself utterly unfit to rule free people,
not even able to rule his own temper; for
surely he is not 60 stupid as to imagine
that he had any legal right,,to hold, as pris-
oner, person discharged on bail by the
Judge. Hence, as there is no probability
of Judge Lecompte's removal, We infer
the resignation of the Governor as mat
ter of consequence. That being settled,
then, the question of a successor comes
up. Surely it is time that the experiment
of sending Eastern men hare, TO act as Gov
ernor of frontier Territory, should be
abandoned, and the more rational one of
appointing a Western man, one acquaint-
ed with, the character and habits OF the
pioneer should bs tried.
Furthermore, now that the election is
over, the wishes Of the people Of Kansas
should be regarded in this matter. 1t is
nonsense for any one longer to pretend
that there is anything like as large num-
Der of Free State mon, in this Territory,
as there are from the the Slave States :;
even the New York Tribune, and other
kindred sheets, acknowledge that Kansas
must inevitably come in as Slave State !;
this being SO, surely Western man, a
pro-Slavery man should be appointed Gov
ernor. Gen. Atchison would be, today,
the choice of three-fourths of all the voters
of the Territory for that Office. We pre-
dict, that should he be appointed, there
would be ne more raids from Missouri %
heard of, and no more outrages in Kan
sas. Nothing but having Governors who
would sympathize with the law breakars
has kept up continual strife for so long
time. Common sense and humanity
demands the change of policy. A West
ern man for Governor, at all events, and
d. r. Atchison that man, if possible
Wha! say our brethren Of the press.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02

SPIRIT RAPPERs.-The editor Of the
Philadelphia Mercury recently ATTENDED
Spirit Circle. He thus describes the clas'
ing scene:
After a recess Of ten or fifteen minutes
the medium again went into the "s''t'
and wrote out.
"The first man is present. He addIrs+
es you from the Celestial Sphere"
SIS that you, Adam!"
adam was my name In flesh"
/" Will you please to favor me with eo'.
rect answers to few simple question:
PROFOUND them"
Where was the Garden Of Eden 10
cated?"
In Kansas"
"Was Eve an obedient kelpmsstF
She was beguiled by the serpsnt-ai'
that perfect devil in petti-I mean ns'
leaves
In What part of the world was the tow
er of babel erected 2"
"In White county, Indiana, near "'1
Mound"
Who were the parents Of Cain's"lls'
This question capped the climax. Ip'
able at which We were seated suddenly
turned a summersalt, capsized and ei'D
guished the lamp, upse, the msdia'n ~
the maiden lady. and amid the wreck :
furniture and the crash Of glass. m'''
my exit threugh the back door, and I">
ing down a dark alley. gained the sa'.s
minus my right coat-taii, which fep
the mouth of the bull dog IN the yard
Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02
The work not yet Ended-The plans Of
the Aboiitionists.

The New York Tribune Of the 18th
November, has the following significant
language 10 an article commencing "what
shall be done for Kansas it says in the
article referred 10, we hear on all sides
of sewing circles, church collections, Kan
sas aid Societies, and even private parties
given to promote the triumph Of free Ia
in Kansas; and we feel confident that
IN ore will be contributed in the three
months that follow than were collected in
the three preceding the Presidential cleo
ton. The fact that erery Free State erc.pt
hadianna has hence forth an Erecutire ia
vorable TO Free Kansas. must tell an our
fauor." Again he says. "let the Border
Rufians have no excuse (stick pin here)
for a further aid COMPEL Gedry 10 keep them
out, or run them cut, IF possible and let
US improve every hour to pour in Free
State settlers. Let us have at least fifty
thousand men ready to pour in beta0ess,
the 1st Of .Harch and The 1st Of jane
next"
Citizen of Kansas, mark this. 1t is
net mere idle .waddle but. from previous
information gwen in our last number, the
obove plan is the one now agreed upon
With such gigantic measures on the part
of the Abolitionists for subdueing Kansas,
what is the South doings nothing, abso-
lutely nothing. Will she continue thus
inactive If the North can make such
efforts for mere fanatiedI idea what
should the South do, when practically her
very eeistencc depends On securing Kansas.
Surely the Southern Governors and South
ern Legislatures will see the necessity of
doing something in the way Of aiding
Southern emigTants to come and partake
of the rich soil of Kansas, and aid the
Southern settlers here Cor " Border Ruff
fans as Greely calls them, should Gov.
Geary attempt to "drive them OUT" which
Greely says he must be I" compelled to
do. To our friends in Kansas we would
again say, be on your guard constantly,
do not, for an instant, relax your efforts or
vigilance, trust the professions, or premis-
es of no one, however high in place.
but watch every move that is made
We have been betrayed and deceived
hitherto, and but for our own frmness and
and watchfulness, would have been sold
long since. We warn you against being
lullsd into false security by the s,rea song
Of " peace, peace" for their is not even
truce in Kansas; men openly defy the
laws, and the most notorious of The law
breakers are not arrested, but on the con-
.rary are placed In official stations. Watch,
rust not!
Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02

VITRoL THRowERs.-A most william.
Gus practice obtains, among certain IL.
known Parties in Washington City lately
of destroying ladies dresses. as they VIZ
the street, with vitrol, oil and other dssyue-
tive fluids. 1t appears they lie conceisa
In cellars along the side walk, and, watch.
ing their opportunity, projects the desiruc.
tive matter through the grating BY mean.
of syringe. 1t is to be hoped the au-
thofities may discover the authors Of the.s
outrages.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02
e A suspension bridge is to be built

~ A suspension bridge is to be built
across the Mississippi, at St. Louis, Mis-
souri,, to be eighty-four feet above high
water mark and more than mile in length.
The greatest distance between the towers
will be one thousand eight hundred feet,
and the foundation Of some of the towers
will be sixty feet below the surface of low
water mark. Mr.. J. w. Bissell. of Roch-
ester, New York, has received the ap-
pointment of engineer. The bridge is not
expected to cost less than two millions of
dollars.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02

JuvIKILE ExULrATIoN.-Tbe Olhsr
day small boy came tearing round cor
ner, his rags iut,erins in the wind. huI
face smeared with meIases, and shingls
fourishing, in his hand. while he va;
shouting to another boy, about the siz' Of
a pepper bsx, who stood nearly q qusTts'
of mile down the street: 90, Bill!
Bill I! get as many boys as ever you an'
and as many shingles as ever yOa can
and come up the street, round the c0rnsE
as soon as you can, for there's great bg
big large hogsit of lasses busted on tie
the pavement all to smash -
Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02

LATER FROM MNIcARAGUA.-The steam
ship Tennessee has arrived at New Or
leans, with San Juan dates to the 9Th in
slant, and San Francisco advices to the
18th ultimo. The accounts of Gen. Wal
ker's victories at Granada and Massaya
are fully confirmed. The army was in
excellent health. and Walkers position
was regarded as still more favorable
From California we learn that trade was
active and the mining prospects good. Sem
ator Weller had been suffering from Sc
we're illness The Indian troubles in Ore
gon had again become serious. The en-
tire country north and east of Days river
was in possession Of the savages.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02

BLEEDING KAssAs.-A perusal OF
the following letter, which was received
on Monday by the Assistant Postmaster
General. will enable the reader to form
some idea Of the nature Of the '' heroic
exploits" of Col. Jim Lane, and his band
of hired ruffians, in behalf of 6. bleeding
Kansas"
CoUnc1D Grove, K. T., Oct. 8, SO.
Sir: Having been robbed and driven
from my house on the 18th ult., by band
of highway robbers claiming to belong to
F" General Lanes army of the North and
the postOfice having been robbed by the
same band. and the mail key taken,
therefore beg 10 bs released of the duties
of postmaster at Allen, Kansas Territory:
! anne, respectfully. sir, your obedient
servant,
G. H WILMINGTON.
To Herantio King, Esq. first Assistant
Postmaster General, Washington, D. C.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02

Eg The Presidential elsctors chosen
on Tuesday the 4th ultimo, will be called
by the Governors of the States to meet In
each State capital on the first Wednesday
of December. and cast their vote, and
choose messenger to carry it sealed to
Washington. On the second Wednesday
of February the returns viii be counted
by Congress and declared.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02
E- An Indiana correspondent Of tn

E An Indiana correspondent Of the
New York Evening Post is said to be re-
spol sible for the following:
GA bereaved husband, standing by the
grave of his deceased wife, refusing to be
eomforted, said to friend as ne turned to-
ward him and LAID his head on his should
er-.Pve lost horses, and I've lost cows,
and I've lost likely calves and shoats-but
never had anything to cut me like tAis? ?
Wasn't that an afflicted mourner
Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02
~A comn,nv i ,.nor,ed ;, /,

E A company is reported to h.q
been organized in New York, with {, cap
ital of 100000, to manufacture "Fsi
tingall's telegraph revolving pistol" ne,
invention. Il is said to be commendsi
by officers Of the Army and Navy n
other scientific men, and that it will !.
adopted by Government.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02

1 On the 18th September, NJ, ,
Short OF Boone county, was attacked - :
rheumatic aFterltis' which resulted in s,s.
creme of the leg. and making it pec.s,,..
that the limb be amputa,ed, On ,b. o.
of October amputation was. perform.
with success. and at last dates he wa. i.
isg we'll.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02
Personal.

We are extremely happy to announce
that our friends who were wounded at the
battle of Hickory Point en- the 18th and
18th Sept. last, are recovering as rapidly
as their respective cases will admit
Capt. Robinson who commanded the gal
liant little band that kept old Lane with
his retireing army at bay, is again on his
legs, and will soon be able to resume the
duties of his daily avocation or, If needs
be, with his heroic little band again whip
the two abolition heroes, jim Lane and
Col. Harvey, IN two successiev battles, at
any times those miscreants may dare to
plunder and murder pro-slavery men.
Mr.. Peace, who was so seriously wound
ed in the above mentioned fights that his
leg had TO be ampuiated. is doing reason
ably we'll. We are glad to see, that with
the aid OF crutches, he can leave his room
and breathe the fresh open air.
Mr.. Hodges, who was wounded in the
attacked on Capt. Palmer's company at
Slue creek, 10 improving slowly. He was
wounded very badly through tho back of
the neck.
These gentlemen have endured much,
but bore it all with patience and fortitude,
natural to the brave and yirtuous Efay
they long live to enjoy the fruits of their
gallant conduct in just and noble cause
Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02
Atchison County.

The Township Delegates appointed in
each respective township, to meet in Coun-
ty Convention, for the purpose of appoint
ing delegates to the Territorial Conven-
ton, will assemble at Atchison city on
Saturday. 18th instant. We hope the
appointees will not fail to attend.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02
Shannen Township.
NOTICE.

The citizens of Shannon Township will
assemble in Atc hison.- city on "Wednesday
10th instant. for the purpose of appointing
Township delegates to County Conven-
ton. Let us haue a full attendance.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02

@ Gen. Cass. who is seyen.y FIVE
years old, within the space Of six days.
last month, delivered eight elaborate ad-
dresses. uareled distance of five hum
dred miles, and accomplished nearly the
same amount of labor the week follow
ing.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02
A SAD ArrAIR.-The Parma [ Az!

A SAD ArrAIR.-The Parma Az.
Gazetie states that thiTty-fEs persons &c,
crossing the torrent Of TTebla, on the zO,1
ultimo. which contained also two oltL :,
One OF the animals became alarmed
the nsise of the water and sprang o
board, dragging with him his companUnn' ~.
TO whom he was attached. The oo@l
set, and only eleven passengers ese'f
Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02

s~ The kind lady who sent Us
mince PIE (says Western editor, vii,
request to please insert" is assured thr
such articles are never crowded cut by,
press Of other matter.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02

R- Cart w. w. HERBEKr.-Now travel
ling in the Southern States, Is agent for the
Sqlatter Sovereign.
Cw Mr.. JsHK RANDOLPH, now travelling
in the Southern States, is An AUTHORISED agent
for the Squatter Sovereign.
GF Mr. r. DeTrevile, of Charleston, S.
G., is authorised to procure subscriptions for
this paper. Also. Mr. d. B. Bobo, or Union
District, S. c., now travelling in the Southern
States. They will receipt for the same.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02

81 tho New Yerk Tribune is furpsl
I'd ciergymen at half price, and is Ian,
taken by them. May ws not attribu.
this fact the fallen estate of a large portIl
Of the clergy7
Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02

Eg- Mr.. Perkins. his wife and s,,.I
children were burned TO death In Ii.
house in Kirkwood, in the interier Of NJ,
York, Oh Friday night.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02

go Three men and women mar.
burned to death near Buckhear, C,ws
Illinois. few days since. by prsiyi.
fire.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02

~ Gen. Walker wes asked when, i
ever, he intended to return home to ths
United States7 Never" he repIi..
never until l can return my land"
Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02

Re Ths " know nothing society" have
carried all the States in the Union but
thirty.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02
Tqhe Bcst .g6Uers6sing .Me-
diam sas tie Upper Country.
Look out for the y.

A cross (thus, Y. Immediately before the
name, signifies that the subscriber has not paid
for his paper, and that it is expected he will
remit the amount due US by the return mail.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-12-02

To Herantio King, Esq, first Assistant
Postmaster General, Washington, D. c.
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A CHANCE FOR INVESTMENT.

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ADVERTISEMENTS.

We would refer 10 Il long list of advcr.
tisemcnts this week. DAnKuLoo & WAp-
DELL have recently opened Commission
House in Columbia These men are favor
ably known to Us, rs well as to many citi-
zens of this District.
BARNES & JONES, of Augusta, have
formed co-partnership in the same Lusi-
ness. One Of the firm is native of this
District, and no doubt will endcavor to
give satisfaction to any who may favor
them with consignmcnts.
JEFFERs & CoTIIRANs, Of Charleston, arc
too well known to need commendaton
from us.
PEnHYMAN& WALLER, Of Greenwood, pro-
pose TO do something handsome for their
customers. If you go about them, YOU
can't resist the temptation to bny.
SLAcER e. LEvINGsroN, of this place.
have place in the picture. Don't forget
TO read their advertisement.
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Gnrleltcal.


MARRIED, on tho 25th uIt, at the residence
of Il. J. Taylor, by John G. Baskin, Esq, Mr.. r.
NJ. McConp to Miss SARAH G. REEVES, all of this
Village.
MARRIED, on the 25ll uIt., ut the residence of
David Robinson, by John q. Baskiu, Esq, Mr..
LEROY J. WILSON to Miss SUSAN a., second duugll-
ter of Thos. Robinson, all OF this District.
cT Printers fee received.
MARRIED., OH the 10th ult, by tic Rev. Dr.
Jennings, Of the Alabama Conference, Mr.. NJ. G.
CALI"uN, of this District, to Miss SALLIE T.,
daughter of Gen. WIN. Goodwin, of Lowndcs
county, Alabama.
MARRIED, by Rev. w. r. Martin, on the
18th ult., Mr. BERRY l.. KNIGHT to Miss Nancy
JANE EALLENrINE, all Of Laurens District.
MARRIED. by tho same, on the 10th ult, Mr.
JOHN H. PYLEs to Miss HARRIET MINERVA Boyp,
all of Laurcns District.
MAnRirD, by the same, on the 18th ul,., Dr.
WM. j. BALLESTINE to Miss CInorarnA U,s,,r.
TINE VICTORIA EMMiNE LAFAYETTE, youngest
daughter of John und Mary Knight, uil of Lau-
rcns District.