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The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1856-12-06
Manhattan..---ogdsn.

Our young friend. Mr.. Lovejoy. son
of the preacher Loyejoy. of this place,
called on US recently, and gave very
fattering account of Manhattan and
vicinity. The population of that re-
gion has doubled this fall. generally FREQ
State. Crops have been good. Corn
is selling at rs cents per bushel. The
saw and grist mill at Manhattan are
doing a good business. A company of
eastern emigrants have located at Og-
den, eight miles further up the river.
They have put up saw mill which IS
in successful operation. The whole
country wears the appearance of thrift
and prosperity. There are number
of valuable timber claims to be taken
on the Big Blue, from Eve to ten miles
up the river. Many OF the emigrants
prefer prairie claim nearer town. A
skilful man can raise his own timber
in a very few years. There is but one
drawback to this upper country, that Is,
they sell and drink toe much whisky.
1t is a good business country. neyerthe-
less. Ft. Riley makes it one of the
most stirring points in the Territory.
The General Government. i is said
will spend from one to two miilioas
per year at this point.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1856-12-06
a viait to I.ecomnton.

Several of the Lawrence ladies vent,
a few days since, to visit the prisoners
who remain at Lecompton. They took
with them pretty good buggy load Of
things from their friends in Lawrence,
for 3 thanksgiving dinner. Capt.
Hampton, who has charge of the pris-
oners since Titus left, received the
ladies with all the gallantry which
Kentucky gentlemen are so famous for.
Their visit was very agreeable, not
only on account of their own personal
reception, but much more. on account
of the generous treatment Of the pTis-
oners. Capt. Hampton does not confns
them. or keep any guard over them.
They have the liberty of the town on
their parole Of honor.
AS soon as the ladies arrived, the
prisoners commenced preparing for
big dinner. This they got up ID style.
considering men did It, and al partook
with hearty good will Capt. Hsmp-
ton being guest. and dining with the
company. The prisoners express them
selves delighted with his noblsness Of
character, and declare they will not
leave him on any consideration.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1856-12-06
Arrest Of Free State Hsa.

The Governor, some three weeks ago,
sent couple of companies Of o. s.
Cavalry to the southeastern portion Of
the Territory, to assist in restoring or
der and confidence in that vicinity. 4
few days afterwards. they were follow
ed by E. Hoagland. o. s. Commission
er and j. A. w. Jones. as Deputy U.
S. Marshal. In the vicinity Of Middle
Creek and Pottawatainie Creek, many
complaints were made before the Com
missioner, seven arrests and the follow
ing individuals were committed for
trial, viz James Townsley. (for partie.
ipation in the murder of the Doylss.
Wilkinson and Sherman, William Par
fridge. Henry Kilburn. William Kill
burn and Samuel W. Kiiburn on other
charges. It is probable that moro
troops viii be sent southwark, to re-
main during the winter. as the cavalry
companies above mentioned, have re-
turned to Fort Leayenworth.
All free State men of course.
The above item was furnished us BY
the q. S. Commissioner Hoagland.
The Kilburns are peaceful farmers,
living on the Pottawatomie Creek,
twelve miles above 0ssawatomie Their
buildings. and their hay and wheat
stacks were burnt by the Rufiians. nov,
they are suspicious persons, and must
be arrested. We are disgusted With
this one-sided business. Is it possible,
that in all these exeitements, no Pro-
Slavery man has ever committed any
crime worthy of arrest and trial ? Two
or three hundred free State men have
been arrested, and most of them severe
ly punished before trial, whether guilty
or not. But one Pro- Slavery man has
been arrested, and he is out on bail
If our opponents expect to make capital
out of such conduct they mistake the
men they are dealing with.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1856-12-06
Gefalo Of Freedom.
Kansas.

In all civilized countries treason has
been considered the highest crime that
could be committed against a govern
ment. Traitors are justly looked upon
with the utmost adherence, and no
punishment is thought to be too severe
to be inflicted upon them.
In England the traitor used to be
drawn to the gallows on sledge. He
was then hung by the neck, but cut
down while alive, and his entrails taken
out and burned. He was then beheaded.
All his lands and tenements were for
feited, from the time of committing the
treason, and all his goods and chattels,
from the time of his conviction.
His blood was also :" corrupted, . so
that none of his defendants, to the re-
motest generation, could inherit any
property through him. Now, treason
in England, is punished by behcading.
In the United States it is punished by
hanging.
The Constitution Of the United States
defines treason thus g Treason against
the United States shall consist only in
lcvying war against them, or in adher-
ing to their enemies, giving them aid
and comfort Where there is no war,
then, there is no treason. When there
Is no enemy to join, there can be no
traitors. The crime of treason is con-
sidered so destructive of all civil soci-
.ety, and so infamous in itself, that every
precaution has been taken in this coun-
try, to prevent any innocent person
from suffering. 1t is provided in the
Constitution that {" no person should
be convicted of treason, unless on the
testimony of two witnesses to the same
overt act, or on confession in open
court." 4"
Corruption of courts and malignity
of judges and jury, sometimes pervert
the constitution, and thwart the most
generous maxims of law.
In our day we have seen this. The
old law maxim that I" it is better that
ninety and nine guilty persons should
escape, than that one innocent person
should suffer-" seems to be reversed
The ninety-nine innocent persons are
punished to get one guilty one. And
the probabilities are that no guilty one
is finally punished, as there can be no
guilt where there is no crime.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1856-12-06
Military.

Capt. Walkers company was IN
town on Saturday last. The men were
dressed in q. S. uniform, and were arm
ed with U. S. muskets. They made a
splendid appearance. and so far as we
could Judge, went through the exercises
with accuracy and skill. Both officers
and men acquitted themselves with
much credit. They were paid of by
the Paymaster on Monday, and disband-
ed. There are no Militia companies
now in the Territory, and the Govern
mont troops have returned to FITS. Riley
and Leayenworth. Everything appears
to be quiet.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1856-12-06
Fearful and. unhslisxing.

W.
We received letter yesterday, eonr
tanning ten subscribers for the Herald
Of Freedom. The writer says, none
would go ever six months, as it is cur
Private opinion. publicly expressed,
: mat IS five months longer than it can
alse." We say to the writer. he knows
very little about the people of Kansas if
ne thinks they are SO easily backed
Gown. A Free Press is one of our Pc
8allar institutions. and whether this is
agala destroyed or not, the Herald of
freedom will go On. Buried presses
s'a buried cannon in Kansas have in.
sssleed upon them sesurgaas.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1856-12-06

The Washington correspondent Of
the New York Herald says is now
given out that BHchanan Is is faror a
de administrator Of Kansas as Ftes
STATE. lie has all along held to the
propriety, if not to the necessity, Of this
eourse. and the recent empbstie sxpres-
sion of public sentiment on The despclic
course, Of the Pierce administration. N
regard to that Territory. makes i. as
sure you. fixed fact in the policy Of
the new government. & was deemed
iljudicions By Nj. Bachaaan's s friends,
to avow this befors tis election. but
now that the contest is over .and be is 20
be the next occupant Of the White
Hosise. there Is no hesitation d max
iing L ps,sis, and ssl hing sbout i. and
canynzias - ssEzss SeFsh aas seath.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1856-12-06
Extracts From Our Correspondents.
WYoNING. Wyoming CO., n "
November 18th. 1856. {

November 10th, 1866
EDITOR Herald OF FREEDoa,-DEAR
SRI write you in behalf of twenty
two persons. We are freeinen, and
we deeply sympatlize with our brethren
who are eontending for liberty in
land once consecrated to freedom, but
now, We fear. sold to the oppressor.
We admire you for your enterprise !;
we sympathise with you in the loss of
your press, and of your own liberty for
a time; we hold in high estimation
your noble wife, for her exertions to re-
establish your valuable paper; and we
pray God may bless her for her efforts.
We think the Herald is greatly advanc-
ing the cause of liberty where it is cir
culated. We will send copies to our
friends, in different towns, and exhort
them to extend its circulation.
We have seen it objected by persons
solicited to subscribe, that the Herald
press may again be destroyed, and the
paper discontinued. Should such a
misfortune come upon you, Sir, please
cancel the enclosed list, and rely upon
us to send you similar list and check.
For myself, Sir, / was a constant
reader of your paper till Border Rufian
ism interrupted it. Please cross out
my former subscription and commence
anew-and be assured i remain, with
many good wishes, Yours truly,
Y. MORSE.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1856-12-06
DISTINGUISHED Arrivals.

Mr.. Army arrived in town last Satur-
day evening. We hope he viii become
one of our permanent citizens. Mr..
Hyatt, of the same National Committee.
has been with us two weeks. These
gentlemen have done much for Kansas.
We are now better supplied with flour
than ever before. Many thanks to our
sympathizing friends East. Six thou
sand sacks of -four received from them,
stored in the Territory for present and
future use. viii make many a glad heart.
There is now no fear of want.
Some dissatisfaction was manifested
With the discussing Committee here
The changes that have been made we
hspe viii prove satisfactory to all par
ties
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1856-12-06
Elections.

On the purity ofelections depends the
success and perpetuity of our Republic.
Any man who aids in fraudulent voting,
does what he can to destroy the best
government the world has ever SEEM
The Albany E0eni,g Journal, has the
following excellent remarks ON this SUBJ
ject -
Within hardly more than year, we
have seen no less than four elections
carried by fraudulent votes. The
Kansas Legislature, whose acts have
convulsed the Union, was chosen by
fraudulent votes. Gov. Barstow, of
Wisconsin, has but recently been ousted
from the Executive Chair, which he
gained by fraudulent votes. Gov. Will
lard is now in danger of similar action
by the courts of Indiana and Canal
Commissioner Scott, of Pennsylvania,
takes a seat which he claims by ma
iority in the State less than the fraudu-
lent votes notoriously known to be
polled for him in Philadelphia alone.
We treat these offences too leniently.
They are too often looked upon as We
nal sins incident to canvass. But
their effects reach far beyond the time
and place in which they are committed.
They strike at the very foundation of
Republican Government, and menace
the life OF the State itself.
In America, Sovereignty resides in
the people. We all say that, but few re-
alize it. If it is true, then the ballot is
the royal sign manual. To neglect to
use it, is to abdicate the crown. To
s.stuff'' the ballot box is TO usurp the
throne; and to block the poll, is to
drive the sovereign out of his council
chamber. To influence the result by
bribery, fear or favor. is to rule through
corrupt and yenal courticrs. These are,
In monarchy, heinous and reasonable
crimes. What else are they in a re-
public One thing is certain. Repub-
1iean Government can no more endure
withaut purity of the elective franchise,
than monarchy can go on without a
crowned head.
We have warning In the fate of
Kansas, and of California. Persistent
election frauds there, have run speedily
into revolution. So they viii here, if
good citizens of all parties do not sgree
to put them down.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1856-12-06
Letter from a Traveller.
LEAyENwoRTH CRY, Dec. 3, sc,

LEAyENwoRTH CRY, Dec. 3, sc.
FRIEND HERALD:-From the time that
Kansas was opened by act of Congress,
inviting the immigrant to its settlement,
have been an attentive observer of all
that the press and private correspond
ence would enable me to judge Of her
condition and prospects.
Under the weight of accumulated and
incontrovertible evidence of her wrongs
and outrages, my heart has sunk and
sickened, and, in the deepest disgust, has
often turned away for relief, to the
brighter picture on the map. of the Rus
sian Car and the Austrian Joseph. For
never, during residence of years under
Eastern monarchies, have / witnessed a
1.-THE of the tyranny which this, our
boasted Republic, has held up to the
view of European and Asiatie despots.
Nor had I seen, or dreamed half of
the sad reality. AS soon as the United
States path of the Republic was declared
again sufficiently safe to warrant the at
tempt, / resolved to visit you. And what
do behold In the natural beauty of
the country, and its fertility of soil, oae
week of observation leads me to regard
il as the 'sGarden of God, the vineyard
of His own planting" the future home of
happy, grateful millions. But. alas "the
boar from the wilderness hath destroyed
it," its hedge is broken down; the in
habitants thereof have been killed with the
sword, its habitations have been burned
with fire; her sons have been cast into
prison, her daughters have been seized
and abused by the sons of Belial, and
her rulers "have loved to have it SO"
[ have stood amid the ruins of dwell
ings, from which, under the protection
of law, bandits have chased helpless
children, whose fathers, for the crime of
defending them, have been led away in
chains. / have just returned from a
visit to those who, for like offence, are
sseid, andicr Pfetcxtof 5,Hiissed States
law, in prison. 1t seems too much to
believe, aye, to know, of our own be-
loved America. And yet, such are the
facts; such are the appalling outlines of
picture that can only be filled out by
the untold tears, terror, and anguish of
the helpless, inoffensive sufferers. But
who can present to the view the eondi-
ton of the little half-clad, shivering child,
sick by exposure in the wretched cabin
to which it was hurried, from home
laid i'll ashes by ruffian invaders from a
foreign State? And yet, that wretched
infant, with its heart-stricken mother, is
but truthful exponent of the sum of
suffering which there is as yet no hand
to relieve, and, among our friends abroad,
no power to understand.
One truth, however, forces itself upon
my mind the threat, "Wc wiN su6due
yoa," can never be fulfilled. The peo-
| pie have spoken, and shall yet again
speak and more than words shall lay
low the power that has laid them waste.
:. New YoRs.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1856-12-06
LAWRENCE, 1886

desired us to expend the remainder Of
the fund for their brethren at Teeum-
sch. They assured US that whatever
the Lecompton market affords they can
have. Apples and cheese were rarity.
They brought in two small Jumps OF
butter, a luxury they seldom enjoy. Ii
anybody knows of thirty, forty, or fifty
pounds of good butter for sale, let them
send word to the Herald Of Freedom
office. Let it be secured for them.
And who viii go to Tecumseh on q
similar visit? Don't know how we
skall Be received there-wopld like to
make trial. MARION.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1856-12-06
A friend writing from Boston. says

A friend writing from Boston. says
81 rejoice to see once more the old,
familiar face of the HERALD OF FREE
DON, and l am gratified to find that it
looks as fresh and attractive as it was
wont to do prior to the lawless outrages
committed on it by legalized mob.
Immediately upon its re-appearance,
several individuals called to make its
acquaintance, and requested to have
their names entered on its list of friends,
commencing November 1st, 1856.
'.You will find the heart of New
England, and of the Free States gen.
orally beats true as ever to liberty and
humanity. With this knowledge, al
though the National election seems to
have gone against us, we trust and be-
lievc our Territorial friends will re-
main firm and resolute. and with re-
newed energy and increased vigor, press
toward the mark for the prize of their
high calling Let the prudence, for
bearance, and, if need be, the long
suffering which distinguished them in
the past, but characterize them in the
future, and | shall have no fear as to
the result"
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1856-12-06
WArrRLr. Ill. Nov. I2th 1s5!

WAvERLy. ILL.,, Nov. 18th 1856.
G. W. BRowN, Esq.-DEAR SIR:-
Having read with much interest; the ac-
count of your prosecutions, and as we
deem it false Imprisonment, for no
other crime than that of fearlessly ex-
pressing your preferences for Kansas
becoming Free State in a constitu-
tional way, and learning from the first
number of the Herald after your res
toration to liberty, that you desire to
continue its publication, and that to en-
able you to do it, it was only necessary
to have larger list of subscribers, we
take pleasure in sending you the annex
ed list of (44 subscribers, with draft
for $66, which we hope will arrive safe,
and in return shall be glad to receive
the Herald Of Freedom at the post of
fees designated in'said list.
With the hope that the national hon
or may be no more tarnished, by repe-
tition of outrages committed on your
self and others during the past year,
and that your efforts to promote eonsti-
tutional freedom In Kansas, may be
crowned with success, we are, with
sentiments OF high regard, your ob't
serv'ts. AsAHEL Coz.
j. NJ. Ross.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1856-12-06
Claims.

Several young men who have come
here lately, took claims this week
on Washington Creek, about eight
miles from Lawrence. Most of the
claims had no timber on them, bat ali
had stone. and some of them coal
The soil is Of inexhaustible fertility.
The men have gone to work in true
practical style, putting up houses. By
spring families will be occupying
them.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1856-12-06
Hoi for Kansas.

4 strange looking covered vehicle
passed. through our city yesterday,
bearing enligrants to Kansas. The
wagon was some sixteen feet in length,
quite broad, and possessing proper
Tomato height. In the interior was
placed stove, around which were sit
ting several females, giving the estab-
lishment a very novel appearance. On
the wagon was emblazoned, "Ho for
Kansas" Dubuque cypress and Her
aid, 13th.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1856-12-06
Alady writing from coatesville. Pa,

says -
1--WE have received two mum bers of
the HERALD OF FREEDoM, and / can as
sure you it is welcome messenger.
We have always liked the paper. l
was glad to hear of your good fortune
in getting your press started again, af-
ter such long and wearisome impris-
onment as you and your companions
had to endure-and all for the terrible
crime of loving your country, and pre-
ferring liberty to slavery. You had
our warmest sympathies in your behalf,
and we shared your JOY on hearing Of
your release"
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1856-12-06
Contribution for Kansas by Lady
Byron.

The following letter, from the widow
of Lord Byron, has been received by
Mrs. Stowe, of Andoyer. Mass:
October 1S, 1896.
DEAN Mns. STowE-Will ron kind
" undertake, In transmitting my ssIb-
scripti0n fowarsf-the relief of The snf-
ferers in Kansas, to secure This point
that the money shall not be applied
to the purpose Of propiding arms It
is, however, intended as an expressions
of sympathy with those who have re-
sisted oppression At the hazard of life
and property: and ! cannot but hope
that such sympathy IS felt as warmly
by many here, as by
Yours, most tr1llys
Il. Z. NoEa. Bros. :,
The inclosure was draft for Eco
Boston Trapster.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1856-12-06

Another, from Warren Co, Ohio,
enclosing four dollars, has the follow
ing -
1t has been my fortune to receive,
through the hands of friend at Law
renee, a copy of the famed Herald of
Freedom. 1t is fine looking journal,
and bids fair to be one of the best and
largest in the Great West / predict
for it, in the States, large circulation.
and / hope the friends of Freedom will
use their exertlons in trying to circu-
late, uphold and defend it. while it la
bors in defence of the right.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1856-12-06
Original Poetry.
For the Herald Of Freedom.
The Golden Spirit Chain

For the Herald Of Freedom.
The Golden Spirit Chain.
Around the earth golden chain
Il forever winding,
While upwards to the skies il mounts
'Repnd the stars is binding.
Nearer, closer to the Godhead's throne
Humanity it brings,
For Aspirations are the links
That Iendeth TO it wings.
Our scrrow's but the furnace fierce,
Where Faith doth forge the link
That bringing nearer to Loves fount,
We may its waters drink.
Every truth that bold is utter'd,
Winds about some sad soul;
The golden links of light this chain,
Does over mankind roll.
Speak boldly, Preacher-Poet-all,
Who have truth TO tell;
For some struggler will surely find
The golden link that fell.
MARTIy MoHRls. },
Lawrence, Nov. 9th, 1856 G.lH
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1856-12-06
Tobacco chewers.

When viii you learn not to spit on
hot stoves /?