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Squatter sovereign. [volume] (Atchison, Kan. Terr.) 1855-1858, 1856-07-29
Parson Lowe.

DECEASED indeed must be- the party who
have no, man with some responsibility
of character whom they can put forward
for so responsible a position as that Of a
representative in Congress. The adhe-
rents Of Benton in the Fourth Congress
onai District of Missouri are in this d.
einma nor are the Know Nothings a
bit better off. Parsnn Lowe. the anointed
of Bentonis,n in that District, has forfeit
ed. time and again. every claim TO any
thing akin TO hones.y-is fugitive from
former faces aofsresldence. having, By
low chieanery and Wholesale swindliug,
grown fat upon his pilferings from the
poor but honest and industrious iatorer.
In some ias.a noes, he has been made TO
disgorge his i'll. gotten gains, through fear
of corporal punishment. Having ieiled the
gatb of religion" assumed to further his
ne farions MISUNDERSTANDING bece,ne an
Object Of scern inevery comnunity IN which
he mas lived he is unquestionably el,inently
qualified for the post he occupies in the
Abolition ranks. The notorlety 1t gives
him serves his fleeing operations, as it in
fuses certain confidence among those of
his own party, who are uniformed as to
the character of the fnan-and his i lons'
is the Incentive that induces him to occupy
a position none other would accept 90 .
Corrupt and in:quitous as are The prin.
ciples oil Benton, we eonid attribute SOME
thing of sincerity to his followers did they
have the common decency to give the. lead
in their party to men WHO have some claims
upon the respect of their frIlow-r,cn w.,l,-
GU, which il. is brazen iinpudenes and base
imposition to expect. the sutffages Of any
class Of Citizens. .y,,7 - aea fls-,, aorF
It is with such men that few designs
ing traitors would cripple the. cause Of de-
moeracy. Unable to pat forward man
Of responsibilities none such would con-
sent to become the puPpet Of a factieus
minority-they avail themselves of any
individual, be he ever So debased, as a
tool with which to work ont their unprins
ciplsd ends--the defeat of Democratic
principles. For a season have they -four
ished in their iniquity bat Monday next,
we confidently predict. will see their Eef-
forts fall fruitiess to the. ground. The du-
plicity and arrant depravlty of of the Alb
clifton wire-puiiers Of the Benton party
have become SO transparent, that they can
not longer deceive an honest but deluded
consistency.
Squatter sovereign. [volume] (Atchison, Kan. Terr.) 1855-1858, 1856-07-29
WAsHExerox. July ID.

II ISL u to- s'EliJ 4 q =
During tie Hcrter, trail this Ear.1.if.gs
Mr.. Brocks care inte- esnr, and llaiid L:sS'
fine of $500 and $50 eoe.s.
- 1t is now sid TAI 1I..l.s,ars c. s,'ss g:
Pennsylvania. las been aPFo.nscdl Censu!
TO Vienna. as6ss@sz-ezs.sssassx.l
se TIE report oftbe n.s;;ori;ys ct es.e Kan
sas coulrnissien makes 1850 sociaFo
pages. f.se.s.5 tr5.sss,ss
The design sto eall bop tie Kansas oa-
tested election case Isxt web. -
Squatter sovereign. [volume] (Atchison, Kan. Terr.) 1855-1858, 1856-07-29
POLITICAL SCRAPS.

= The LAST DoseE.-In Col. FreIuoniss
.eagerness Cor the Pfssldentisi pfsze, he
has already invaded Tie dome stie. anc iu-
airy. and dragged his booming aad ae--
esap!isi.ed lady hefoss The gazezaf Z band
Of IAldnight stree, trawi6rs.N ThcSWonitn
Of America can DO tier duty 20 their
country in any exige ney. hut their sensi-
eiiitfrs must be acufeiy shocked al tins IN
deiieete attempt 20 make political. ca pital
ol,t Of their charms and virtues. X ef
women cur OF the political arena-or. give
hem a ME To
Squatter sovereign. [volume] (Atchison, Kan. Terr.) 1855-1858, 1856-07-29
HNeWs> from all Quarters S.

Esa- Il NAN without care rs seldom
nltlou, traubie.
sg e you ,ssssld e. respaeled. rsspecti
Nose around YOU.
Squatter sovereign. [volume] (Atchison, Kan. Terr.) 1855-1858, 1856-07-29
I'm Ncss.

The present Congressional campaign in
the Fourth District of Missouri, has brought
forth two. OF the weakest, most il.becile
and corrupt ass.pirants that ever polluted
the feid political. OF Parson Lowe, we
speak elsewhere, but deem wiry Jim de-
serving of separate paragraph. THIS
gent has gained some little notoliety rs
nine-by-ten politician "a Naine-iiqaor
law vociferator-a fsecer Of TIE public
crib, and an intriguing. third-ra,e Pettis
logger. His present position has been at.
tanned through clamotcus pencbans for
Office. rather than through any real merit
or CO pacity. BY a constant hue ard cry
las the continual dripping of water vii!
wear stone-Moss has worried the party
into giving him the nomination.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT. when first prornul-
ged, pu, forth as a leading principle. the
publication of the political atmosphere
the total demolition Of all drnagogues-
the election Of pure and honest men from
without the pale Of politicians. Bu, 10 !!
how the mighty have fallen At,his early
date Of their existence, we find their .es-
cry nomination TO be from the ranks OF
petty demagogues and confirmed Office
seekers. Look at its State ticket-Ew
for Governor, broken down Benton ren-
egadr, and Newland for Lieutenant Gov
ernor, man who has grown grey in the
inquiries Of ofice-seeling. And thus
might we cite every nominationiffom Pres
ldent down, Tat are content with filing up
the category viii. the nominee of the par
~ in the Fourtl, District nomination in
every way fit tocnd the =" rese, Of infanly'
'fop which ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS will have TO
answer before the reused wrath" of a
people they have outraged by the practice
OF the most contemplate artifces. Jim
Moss has not the first attribute of a gen
tleman, much less Congressman. He is
of that class of bipeds who breed corrup-
ZION in the very air they breatle-who
contaminate with their touch the most spot
less purity. and debase every undertaking
with which they are connected. Office
seeking, has been made business, and
no means have bsen teo low or dirty fer
him TO resort to, if they would result in
accomplishing the end desired The emol-
uments Of office with him is everything
he perquisites, paramount to all oblisa-
tons or duties he may owe his conslitu-
ents. Is it such man that will be the
choice Of an intelligent body OF people
We think not. Voters have had their
neciss under the feet of drmagogues until
they have been ground down to a point
past enduranc, and the day Las gone by
when sueh scheming intsiguers and wholly
selfish political tricksters as Jim Moss--a
man who has no motive but self. no am
bition but what Is een,ered on the crumbs
that fall from, the public crib-ean feed
upon TOO iorgising public. s1sd Isea
EE1~ We were called upon last week
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-13

y FIRE IN GREENFIELD, MASS, AND Loss OF
LIrF-The beautiful residence OF Daniel w. Alvord
ard mother of Greenfield, was totally destroyed by
fire at O'Clock Thursday morning. The flames
probably caught from defect in the chimney, aid
spread with such rapidity that but small port on
Of the contents Of the dwelling were saved. lit
lie cooIed boy named Cnarles Taylor, living in the
family Of Mira Alvord. peiished In The flames
Springfield Republican, Jan, H.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-13
Our Paris Correspou 1enre,

Paris. Uec 10 IoJV.
The Approach Of Ne,o Ysars Duy in forsf'eT'odicaG
Gcnerosiy-M Ds Bourqueney's Mission 70 ne Frsz1h
Court-A Bloody Campaign in Pyospes for ls56--Rsx-
sian Preparations fer Dstsnce-kr Adson's IiealsA-
His Polaica, and Social 7a!ens-7he Central Amssscaa
Question, dc, DC.
ba. rarely happened Ofiste years that Tie nssr aAs
set in with such severity Within the last Oar or tws
there has been some resxkscn OF the co and at ths
memen. We have few CLEANS of sunshuA bu, for ma.v
DAYS rast the tbs Thermometer has rsrsed % Fahrsn
het stOA M The shops are beg Aui1a 70 exisi. scus
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-13
News from Nicaragua.
lFrom tre Central Ameri san, Jan. g.
ARRIVAL on Tur p0TONAN

ARRIVAL OF THE POTOMAC.
The arrival United States ship war In this port
IL rara atIs The 21st inst however, the monotony
vas at length broken the fxste Potomsc Capt Powell
bearing the broad Sendant of Commodore Psudng hav
ing dropped anchor In this hsrbor the customary saues
passed between ier and H. B. brig Epiegle upon the
former entering Tie port; Thursday H B. N. brig
Arab having rived from Buefelds, also tbs follow
ing MOI DlDg exchsnged sautes with the Poton The
precise object Of the mission Of Commodore Pauding
this qusrter has rot ransred but doubtless has refer
ence 10 the present state Of affairs in Nicaragua dss
patches havcg been transmitted to the American Minis
ter IN Grsnacs immediately upon tho arrival Of the
Potomsc.
THREATENED ATTACK ON THE TRANeTT O0MPANY's
~. PROPERTY.
From II NicaraguSnse. Dec. %.
We learn that Last week body Of sixty nen led
on by Roman Rvas had fo titled themselves Casl,
Rapids and threatened to take the Of the Tran
sill Company and the property Of ,he passengers.
The agent, Mr. Hu chsoB, called Com. PAuldnR for
the protection Of the lives and properly Of the Aer
cans, and Capt. Powell Of the Potomac, seat with
gig OF the ship arm ed crew, who proceeded up
the and the insurgents them ,mng
THEY took 10 their heels and fed. COL Hornsby was
despatched from this place on Monday night with d
strong force to rede any attack and protect the proper
ty and fort a. Castillo.
We larn that the United States steamer Massachusetts
Commander Swartout at San Juan del Sur Last week
and that the flag ship of the Pacific
squadron--is daily expected at that port
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-13

Great Fight with tho Indians near
WaIla Walla.
FIVE WHITES AND Fifty INDIANS KILLED.
ARRIVAL OF THE FRIGGrE POTOMAC At SAN JUAN
Threatened Attack upon the Transit
Company's Property by Banditti.
MARRIAGEsAND DEATHS.


The steamship Northern Light Captain E. L. Tinkle
psugh arrived Saturday evening" from San Juan via
Key West with 313 passengers and California dates to
December 20.
She brings $632 004 from California and s6, 7O1 from
Nicaragua.
The following is the specie list per Northern Light
FROM CALIFORNIA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-13

Steamer Reported on Fire In the Sound.
We have received information that steamboat, sup
posed to be the Empire State, had been ire
Friday night the Long Island sound, opposite Sands
Point. The news was brought to our Office by gen.
teman from Hampstead, Long Island to whom the par.
tcuars related by another who had vessel
burning 1t had been stated to him that she was
sight fer two hours and that the cracking her tmbers
in the flames could be heard from the shore. Her BELL
it was also stated, ringing all the time, and her
steam whistle sounding the alarm.
On beiIg informed Of these particulars we made In
quires ct the different express offices connected with the
Fail river line to which the Em re State belongs and
learned that she had arrived at her destination at the
regular time this morning will be from the fol
Loving despatch received at the Office Of Kin ley Co..
BoerON, Jsn. l2-lO4O A. NJ
KINsLEY Co.-The Empire state arrived at O'Clock.
This conclusive, far regarded the Empire
State. Fearing, however, it might be other vessel
inquired further; but Of the passenger Offices
appeared to lnow anything about it. Nit really
vessel that had been seen did not belong to the wor
cester and Norwich the Fall River any of the other
lines, all Of their steamers having arrived safely
was not a vessel of any kind, but a fire on
the other side Of the Sound which was seen. This,
at present is the only explanation that be given and
in the absence of reliable particulars it is the only
plausible is favored to- by the despatch which
,eached this city stating tnat the barn Of Mr. David
HARRISON at New Rochelle and its contents, de-
stroyed by FIRE last night Now, New Rochelle is
actly opposite Sands Point the other slice of the
Sound, it may have been mistaken for vessel This
at present and trust that 1t will turn out to be no
thix z mure serious
POSTSCRIPT.
Ore Of reporters who went to New Rochelle to
certain the particulars in the possibility Of such dias
baving occurred learned that the fire supposed to
have been that Of steamer, and reported seen
ON Sand Point, was that Of barn belonging to David
Harrison Esq of New Rochelle. The bar arn was burned
.horrly before r. NJ and this the hour the fire was
announced as being seen from Sands Point.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-13

The Plymouth Rock, which went ashore some days
since at City Island has not yet been removed from her
position since the storm last Sundsy night by which 1t
will doubtless be recoectrd she driven thirty feet
further shore Active preparations are however, be
ing made to effect her speedy removal Some afty
engaged removing the earth In which her bottom
imtedded preparatory to placing her guys when she
will, it is thought, be launched without difficulty The
damage to of her Sides sustained by the collision
upon the rocks previous to her having been driven
shore has been repaired, and all that remains is her
necessary elevation prior to being launched 1t il stated
that the Stonnattn Company to whom the steamer be-
longs. have sgreed to pay $50 GOO for her removal
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-13
wsw from Ho and its course is direct from the Town

wsW from Hilo, and Its is direct from the
and bay.
when the above observation was completed but last
night the stream made wonderful stride spread
greater breadth Of track TO d,uble its former
width and having filed up small gulch has shot do
deciivity, still in the Same direction. To-m,rrow
moi shall strike through the bush at point about
mile and half lowe. down and ascertain the advance
made since the leth which viii report by frt vessel
Ps-rhirteen ships in port. Exchange fifteen per
cent and money very scarce
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-13

During the gale of the night OF the 5th instant brig
and bark went ashore Barnegat and we're entirely
broken up Not vesige has been regained tell what
they we're, where they from whittier they were
bound. These vessels would req aired at least thirty
to them. The have undoubtedly pefished
ty the cold Tint fearful night The bark supposed
to have been spansh vessel II is probable that when
the and oemet Intelligence may be gathered
concerning them.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-13


Fl. King & Sons, New York ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $1,000
G. W. Schenkberg, New York ................. $500
Hamburger, Brothers ..................... 5000
Aaron Benoin New York ........ ............. 8l0O
w. Heller, New York 80. .................. $500
Goldsmith, May Il Jacobs, New York. ........ 10000
E. A. Stein, New York .......... .......... IL 420
Aaron Jacobs Co, New York. ........ 1l,400
J. B. Weir, New York .................. Is 048
Hudson Brothers, New York. ............... 14,O0O
Schol Brothers, New York rk................. 10000
j. Straus Brothers Co, New York ......... l8346
W. Selegman Co., New York ............... $1,000
Metropolitan Bank. New York ............. 1876 600
G. Il. Wines & Co., New York ................ 42l3
ThOs. Watson b Sons, Philadelphia ......... $500
Drexel L. Co. Philadelphia ................. 200 900
W. S. Hansel Son, Phiadel ph'a 'a............ 2,345
NewhouRe & Spotz, Phadeiphia ............. 10000
s. Mayer a. Brothers. Philadelphia ............ 1000
M. Rosenstock, Baltimore ore.................. 1900
G. Rosenstock, Baltimore re................... 4,40O
J. Hecht & Brothers, Bal imore ............ 6,775
STEIN Brothers, Baltimore re................. 1.175
Thomas J. Hand Co.. Baltimore ............. 1850
FROM NICARAGUA.
M. Echevera, New York. 81 090
Oelrichs Co., New York. 1,6li
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-13

the evening Of the 18TH She had been out Twenty-Five
From the miuss TIE Only new: We have i. tn. .svy.
occasoned by the Jans Miners are leaving the river
the dirt T
citement produced BY the discovery Of gold IN immense
quantities in Table Mountein is unabsted.
Snre the arrival of the last steamer from Nicaragua
Col Kewen who returned from the seat Of war has
been actively engaged, agent Of the fbusers pro-
with what success has not tranfped He a been ne
goiating the pu, chase Of tho steamer Republic.
The untsS States ssurysy.ng steamer Active aud the
for the purpose have taken their departure for Oregon
feighted with ordinance stores and other supplies fse
the army under Gen. Wool II understood that they
will he used by the General their arrival the man
best calculated 10 promote the Interest of the
pAign sgaipst the Indians.
Authentic reports from the Colorado river contradict
the previous rumors of threatened rising Of the In.
diaps in that quarter. Col. Washingtons surveying
Iarty had suffered severely om want of water the
plains ard had lctt several mules but had received
hi stile d. .mosaations from the Indians.
From the Great Salt Lake dates to sst October
The news, with the exception of Indian murders
and battle with the Indians at Elk Hollow in which 100
vera killed, Is Of little Importance.
The steamer Senator which arrived from Saa Diego On
the night Of the 10Th inst brought nsws Of sncher
ported fliousterfng expedi ion In Lower California.
Dispatches were forwarded by the commander Of the
Mexican frontier to Captin stating that ne had
received an express from Governor Bancae stating that
500 libusters under the mpand OF Captain 1erman
had landed at Cape st Lucas with the otenon takicg
the country Dispatches ssrt TO Captain Burton
from Bancar.e addressed to Gensrai Wool, and have
later informs that the expedition in the
bark Archibald Oracle which left here the 10th Of
October for Acapulco having been purchased by the
agents OF General Alvarez and converted nSo Mexican
coaster 1t that since Alvarez has got into power
he has denied the contract. On the 18th of November
the bark put into La Paz and seized and taken
Mazatlan.
A named Jacob Wilde was lost il snow storm in
Fl Dorado county few days since He found frozen
to death.
The Sacramento Valley Railroad has been completed
eighteen miles of the twenty two which 70
be laid at present
Gas has teen introduced into Sacramento City
decision has been made by Judge Monson, of the
Sixth Judicial district based decision made by the
Supreme Court last winter refusing TO certify up
from his Court to the United States Court whore an
alien Of The parties in accordance with the Ju
dietary Act Of 1882 The supreme Court Last winter de-
cared the Judiciary act unconstitutional, and Judge
Mclson his decision that Of the Supreme Court
Mr. Fl. A. Cohen robbed of $12 900 in gold the
12th on board the steamer Urda the way to Stock
ton.
is said that mine Of epson salts has heen lis ovs,ei
in Santa Cruz county.
The Winchester appeal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1856-1856, 1856-05-10
A Dun as is a Dun.

An editor tout West" thus talks to
his non-paying subscribers:
"lear us for our debts, and get ready
that You may pay; trust lis we are
in need and have regard for our need,
for yon have been long trusted; &C.
knowledge your Indebtedness, dive in
to your pockets that you may fork
.over. lfthere be any among you, one
single patron, that don't owe US some
thing. then to him we say-step aside,
consider yourself gentleman. 1.-THE
rest wish to know why we dun, then
this is our answer. Not that We
care about cash ourselves but our
creditors do.
Would you rather that we 60 to
jail, and you go free; then pay your
debts and we all keep moving! As
we agreed we have worked for you.
as we contracted we have furnished
our paper to you, as we promised, we
have waited upon you, but as you
don't pay, we dun you!--Here are
agreements for job work, conlract&,
for subscription. promises for long
credit, and duns for deferred payments:
Who is there so mean that don't take
the paper! lfany he needn't speak
we don't mean him. Who isshere so,
green he don't advertise! If any LET
him slide--he amt the chap ether
Who is there 80 bad that ne don't pay
the printer II an. let hir. sheut--for
he's The man we're ali sr.-;Iis nalne
is Legion and he's been owing us for
one, two, three, four, Eve. *, seven,
eight years--long enough 10 make us
poor, and himself rich at our expense.
II the above appeal 20 his conscience
doesn't awake him to sense of JUS
tice, we shall have to try the law.
and see what virtue there is in writs
and constables."
The Winchester appeal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1856-1856, 1856-05-10

The following is certainly the most
touching moonlight scene we have
read:
After whrling for some time in the
exaltic waltz, Caroline and myself
stepped out unobserved on the balco-
ny, to enjoy a few moments of solitude
so precious to lovers. 1t was glori-
Gus night! The air was cool and re-
freshing. Accii gazed on the beautiful
being at my side, | thought never saw
her look so lovely. The full moon cast
her bright rays over her whole person,
giving her almost an angelic appear
ancc, imparting to her flowing curls
still more golden hue. One of hel
soft fair hands rested in mine, and ev'
err and anon she met my ardent gaze
with one ofpure, confding love. Sud
denly a change came over her soft fea.
lures; her full, red lip trembled; the
muscles around her faultless mouth
became convulsed; she gasped fol
breath; and snatching her hand from
the soft pressure of my own, she turn
ed suddenly away, buried her face il
her fine cambria handkerchief, and
Sneezed!
The Winchester appeal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1856-1856, 1856-05-10
A SLIPPERY HOPE.
A YARN OF THE LAST WAR
BY NED BUNTLINE

BY NED bUNILiNEs
Be it known that the writer of this
yarn has an uncle in the United States
navy; one Captain JACK BowLINE; who
has spent nearly fifty years Of his life
upon the ocean; a warm-hearted, hard
faced, jolly old fellow, whose head is
as full of historical yarns of the past,
as his body is of shot-marks and scars
Ufbattle. Often has he cheered my
sad spirit with his lively tales, and
winged many an hour with his yarns
ofadventure which occurred during
the last war with England, in which
he commanded the private schooner
HOPE a beautiful clipper of about one
hundred and fifty tons, and two thirty
two FOUNDER pivot guns. One of these
yarns 1 here commit to paper, as near.
ly as possible in his own language:
We were lying in New York har-
Dor just betwixt Governors Island and
the Battery, when the fleet that chas-
ed the old Constitution was blockad-
ing the channels at both ends of Long
Island, keeping such sharp lookout
with their frigates and tenders that
not a craft dare stir out of her anchor.
age. This made me as cross as an
English man-o'.war's-man on short ra-