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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
Sympathy.

This beautiful, womanlyInote, came
with box of clothing, made up by
Mrs. Child's own hands:
WAYLAxD, Mass, Oct. %, '56.
To THE WOMEN OF KANsAs-Dear
Sisters:-I send you few garments,
hoping they might afford you some
comfort, if called upon to tend the
sick or the wounded. While / was
making them, [ seemed to hear the
alarm drum beat, and the rifle shots
whizzing at dead of night; and my
heart bled with yours. Never, never
have my sympathies been so power
fully excited. Never have l been so
proud of woman, as / have beenwhile
reading of your patient endurance and
your undaunted heroism. Whatever
may be the issue of the present mo-
mentous struggle, the example of
Kansas, so brave, yet SO forbearing,
under her accumulated wrongs, will
shine forever a bright beacon light for
posterity.
May our Heavenly Father sustain
you, and strengthen you, and deliver
you out of the hands of the spoiler.
Yours, with affcctionate sympathy
and respect, L. MARIA CHILD.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
A Model Letter.

The last mail brought US the follow
ing, which we venture the assertion, is
without parallel in brevity -
BosToN, Nov. 20, sc.
$50 in aid of the Herald of Free
dom. Acknowledge receipt in paper.
A FRIEND.
Neither postmark nor anything else
indicated the source from whence it
came, only as is given in the letter.
The generous donor has our heartfelt
thanks.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
The 1tefaie Of Freedom.
Lawrence, satarday,..Dec ID, 1855
whitfield Defeated.

The mail on Monday evening
brought the intelligence that Congress
had refused a seat to Col. Whitfield.
Wednesday evenings mail confirmed
the news. The result was, our boys
brought out their baby-waker, and
fired thirty-two guns in honor of the
occasion. Never were a people more
reioiced than they were with this news.
1t said Kansas was no longer to be
disgraced in Congress by Delegate
elected by the people of another State
No longer was fraud and violence to
be sustained by that body. 1t gave US
cause for hope. With the popular
branch of Congress in our favor we
have nothing to fear from Boder Ruff
fanism.
Friends, let us be moderate in our
pjoicings. Remember that our enc
mics are defeated-and such defeat !
They have kept pensioned army in
Kansas, for months, to subjugate the
people, and do their voting. MT
withstanding their heavy expendi-
tures-their numerous sacrifces-thcy
have been thrust from the halls of
Congress, and, like their blood-red
flag. their party is literally trailing
in the dust" While we thank our
friends in the States, and wise Prov
idcnce for overruling all for good, we
will cheerfully remain quiet, and hope
for still further relief.
When Whitfield was expelled from
his seat last spring, he remarked to a
friend as hepassed out of the Represen-
tative chamber, '.I viii come back next
December with a clear record" Poor
man His record is worse than be-
fore.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
Letter from Col. Harvey.

LAWRENCE, Dec. y, 1000
Ed. HERALD OF FREEDOM The
statement over my signature, with
names attached, which appeared in the
Missouri Democrat, of the 29th of
November, was not intended to apply
to the National Kansas Committee,
whose President, Thaddeus Hyatt,
and General Agent. w. F. NJ. Army,
attended to our wants after their arri-
val in the Territory, Immediately on
an investigation of our circumstances,
and without any knowledge of the
document which we had sent for pub
LEGATION. Wewill giveto the country
definite statement in few days.
j. fl. HARVEY,
For himself and OIL oilers.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
Letter from MARYLAND.
FRED. Co., MARYLAND, !
18th month Doth. 1856. (


Ed. HERALD OF FREEDoM.-I see by
the New York Tribune that the press
ofthe Herald Of Freedom has been re-
established. You may imagine the
pleasure it gave me to learn that the
Free State people had again an organ
IN Lawrence that despite the difficult
ties you have had to encounter the
destruction Of your press and materi-
ais, and your own incarceration-ther
would still be an advocate for Freedom
in suffering Kansas. | wish to be a
subscriber to your paper, but as | am
not certain about the proper manner
of addressing you, | will request you,
before | risk remittance, to drop me
few lines stating particulars. Please
send me sample of your paper also,
and l Will endeavor to get up club.
The election of Buchanan has de-
feated US badly, but we are not con-
quered. Before the election there were
some among us who were secretly in
favor of Fremont, who are now openly
for the Republicans. There is a great
deal of Free Soil sentiment here, al
though our State is Pro Slavery, and
| will not be surprised to see heavy
Anti-Slavery or Free Soil vote here in
four years Yet i fear in that time
evils almost incurable will be brought
about. ] hope however, under all that
Kansas has to bear, she may be ena-
bled to carry out her free principles,
and become a home for the free labor
of the Union, With best wishes for
you in your undertaking, | remain,
Very Respectfully,
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
Proclamation.

- Whereas, Alfred Curtis has
SEA- )resigned in the House of Reps.
10 ofthe State of Kansas, the peo-
pie of the 2nd Rep. District are hereby
authorized to meet at the several pre-
cincts in said District, on Tuesday,
December 25th inst, and vote for one
person to fill said vacancy, agreeably
to the provisions of the constitution,
the Judges of election making their
returns at this Office, five days after
the election. Done at the Executive
office in Topeka, this 9Th day of De-
cember, 1856.
C. ROBINSON, Gov. State of Kansas,
RoRT. KLoTz. Sec'ry of State.
The Legislature of Kansas viii
meet on the first Monday of january
next, at Topeka. Tt is desirable that
there should be as many Representa-
tives present as possible. As the 2ad
District is one of the most important.
ne hope the people there viii attend to
this matter promptly, and send in a
man who has backbone As there
viii be no interference on the part of
Co ent with our Legislature, we
Ilop Representatives viii have a
pleasant time of It.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
Hour friends have been at work

HOm friends have been at work
right busily obtaining subscribers for
the past few weeks. Wonder how the
sight of our lengthy receipts each
week effects those who sought to de-
stroy free press, by mobbing it. a
friend suggests that another such an
oeeurrance would make an immediate
demand in Kansas for one of Hoes
fast presses. If our friends work on
as they have done, we shall soon need
a double cylinder power press, and
will be compelled to have one.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
To the Free North.

Ed. HERALD OF FREEpoN I'm be-
half of the National Kansas Commit
tee, the undersigned beg leave to state
that they are now in Kansas. inyesti-
eating the expenditures and proceed
ings of the agents of the National
Committee. A full report viii be pub
lished immediately after our return to
the States, on the assembling of the
National Committee In New York.
All grievances are being redressed.
THADDEUS HYATT, Prest-
National Kansas Committee,
W. T. II. ARSY, Gen. Agent.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
New Order of Things.

TAS. BLOOD has purchased the merchan-
- die and stock in trade Of G. w. d W.
HUTCHINSON & Co., and is now receiving at
their store building on Massachusett street, a
large and well 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 elumerate 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 viii be sold as low
as the high freights and circumstances will
allow. With gentlemanly clerks and desire
to please. he hopes toreceive his share of the
public patronage.
Lawrence, Nov. 8, 1856.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
List Filling Up.

We had not papers enough, last week,
to complete our mail list to new sub
scribers, so rapidly had they poured
in upon us during the week; and
yet we prepared for an increase of
three hundred. This week, we work
800 extra papers, and hope they
will be equal to the demand
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13

~ We have not a single copy of
any back number of the HERALD OF
FREEDOM, save about thirty files COM
plete, to the commencement of the vol
umc. The large number of persons
who have been particular to order
back numbers to the time of our revi-
val, will understand this fact as a suf-
fieient apology for not complying with
their request.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
Clock.

The clock, given for the tower OF
the Unitarian Church, in this city, has
arrived safely in New Orleans. APP
prehensions were felt for its safety, as
the vessel on which it was shipped,
was wrecked ON the route, but the clock
arrived safely in Havana, and has
since arrived at New Orleans, as stat
ed above. The clock is a fine specimen
of mechanical skill, costing $500 in
Boston. 1t will be valuable addi-
tion to the improvements in Law
renee.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
The National Kansas Committee, to
the Inhabitants Of the Territory of

Kansas.
THE undersigned respectfully solicit from
Il the various districts of the Territory,
full information as to their condition.
Persons who have received information from
their friends al the East, of any sums Of mon
ey, or parcels, sent through the agency Of the
National Kansas COMMITTEES, and which have
not yet eometo hand, viii confer favor by
communicating full particulars of the same.
as hereinafter directed that the WATERWAY be
investigated.
Districts yet unorganized, are desirsd to
report themselves at once.
Organized districts are requested to send
in detailed statements of their practical
workings.
As the relief SO nobly extended by the
North, is an enterprise purely beaeuO!efst, and
not political, Its distribution should be such
as to meet the approval of the generous don
ors, who have selected the NATIosAL kansas
COMMITTEE as their almoners.
The undersigned, as the representatives Of
the above Committee, are now III session at
Lawrence, KIT, and would be happy to re-
ceive communications, either verbal or writ
ten, touching all matters of interest to the
cause.
In conclusion, they would state, that part
of their contemplated plan of operations, is
the establishment of LABOR EXCHANGE. To
this end they solicit information from all the
friends of Free Kansas. At the present mo-
ment, there are large numbers of strong and
capable men in Lawrence, who want work.
In other parts of the Territory, there are ma
ny persons needing laborors of various kinds.
We propose to introduce these parties to each
other, and TO this end have opened the proper
books TO record all applications.
We also solicit from the inhabitants Of the
different districts throughout the Territory,
full and accurate information as to their re-
spective localities their advantages, peculiar
tiles, proportion of timber to prairie, charac-
ter of tie water and supply, character of the
soil, facilities for obtaining coal, lime, brick,
&c; localities of occupied claims, of claims
open for settlement, and any other useful in
formation useful TO immigrants
THADDEUs HYATT,
Pres. Nat Kansas CON-
W. F. III. Army,
Gen.Agt. Nat. Kansas Com.
Lawrence, Dec. LIST, 1856.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
New Book.

We have received from T. Ii. Stan
TON, Esq, formerly publisher of the
Observer, Mount Pleasant, Iowa, a
copy of the Newspaper Record, pub
lished by Lay d Brothers, Philadel-
phia. This is a most useful volume
to all editors and publishers, and con-
tains large fund of valuable inform
alton. The list of newspapers in
Kansas is, at present, imperfect but
this will, doubtless, be corrected in a
future edition.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
New Store and New Goods.

T AN very happy to be able to inform my
L friends and the public in general, that at
last,I have taken possession ofthe Ne,r Stone
Store, eractly opposite the Post Office, where
those who favor me with their patronage will
be little more secure from the chilly blasts
of Kansas winter, than they used to be last
winter, when trading at the Old Shantee"
/ am exceedingly obliged to you all, for
trading with me so much in so poor store.
Now can offer you as neat and comfortable
a place to trade in as the city of Lawrence af-
fords. Call and see me, even if you do not
buy any thing. shall do as well by you as
can possibly afford, but have no boasts to
make. Call and see for yourselves
CHARLES STEARNS.
Lawrence, Nov. %, 1856,
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13

~ The Unitarian Church, in this
city, is still progressing. notwithstand-
ing the cold weather. The roof is al
ready completed, ard the fine room in
the basement, that is designed for a
high school, is ready for the plaster
ers. We shall soon have the pleasure
of chronicling its completion.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
Kansas Central Committee.

THE following are the officers and men,
i 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 /;
VIM. Hutchinson, Secretary, Lawrence Jas.
Blood, Treasurer, Lawrence Alfred Curtis,
Bloomington ; ]. N Winchell, Council City
J. P. Root, Wabonsa Aaron Dow, Allen P.
o. Neosha II. Miles Moore, Leavenworth
City; Geo. S. Hiuyer. Grasshopper Falls
Geo. F. Donaldson, Easton; S. B. Mckenzie,
Manhattan; NJ. Fennimore. Neosho; Thos.
Il. M'Culluck, Burr Oak. Finance, Commit
tee-Messrs. Blood, Hutchinson and Curtis.
Executive Committee-Winchell, Martin and
Hillyer.
Lawrence, Nov. %. 1856.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13

H The Weston Argus seems in
earnest in recommending Dary Atchi-
son for the gubernatorial chair of Kan
sas. The Missouri Democrat thinks
whisky would be in good demand in
case he was appointed to that office.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
Amusement for Winter Evenings

Some of our citizens have organized
a quasi Legislature, in Lawrence,
which meets every Saturday evening
in the school room, in Mr.. Aliens
building. Mr.. E. ID. Ladd was elected
Speaker, and Mr.. Evans Clerk of the
House. The public are invited to at
fond
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
War in 0sawatomie.

A GREAT war is now commenced in Osa-
IA watomie, and will prove fatal to all the
sdtc-Legs that can be found in that vicinity.
The steam Saw Mill has been repaired, and
is doing great execution. 1t has, also, a
Grist Mill, capable of doing the best of work.
All kinds of lumber constantly on hand for
sale on the most reasonable terms.
Those having corn to grind into meal will
find it to their advantage to give us call.
N. s. SToRRs, Proprietor
hoe 1885
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
r. We expected to have a powe

H We expected to have power
press in motion this winter. but cold
weather came upon us too soon. pre-
venting the necessary mason work for
setting up the engine and boilers. We
shall set one in motion. as soon as the
weather viii permit.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
lem Aobeftis
PROCLAMATION
For Arrest of an Escaped Prisoner
Executive DEPARTMENT,

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
LEcoNPToS, L. T., Nov. Is, '56l
Having this day been duly notified by the
Master of convicts of the escape from prison
Of Charles 81. CalkiDs, hereby offer a re-
ward of One Hundred Dollars for the capture
and return Of said convict.
Given under my hand and the
[ SEAL seal of the Territory. the day and
(6N/year aforesaid.
By fhe Governor
JOHN ". GEARY,
Governor Of Kansas Territory.
DAxL WooDsos, Secretary.
N. bah Kansas papers viii give the
above three insertions and forward their bills
for the same to the Executive Office, and dis
continue the publication of all PFoclamations
heretofore advertised By them. st
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13

~ Be careful and send us good
currency. Bills on broken banks, and
counterfeits, are as valueless in Kansas
as in the States Persons sending us
money will please remember this fact.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
~ We onebt to have stated Ia

re- We ought to have stated long
since, that Rev. Mr.. MUTE breaches
regularly at the school room, over Mr..
Aliens Stove Store. on Sunday af-
ternoon of each week at one o'clock,
P. N. A church was organized last
Sabbath.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13

WHOLESALE aad Retail Dealers in Drugs,
w Medicines, Paints, Dye stuffs, Oils, Glaze,
Brushes, Soaps, Perfumery, Fancy Articles.
Fountain Syrups, Patent Medicines and Pure
Wines and Brandy for medicinal purposes.
Have been eighteen years in this bushes Ia
ths West, and are prepared TO give sasisfses!Sa
to all applicants.
Our Soda Water and syrups are admitted %
be the bsa weet Of the Aileghenfes.
Prescriptions cfeli kinds prepared With aeet-
ness and accuracy.
Outfits of Emigants to Kansas on to Celifor-
mia, furnished In the bsst style and al fair pri-
ces. Corner Third and Bellies .. Get, Alton, III.
April IS, Ie56.-en
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
Land Claims.

HAVING made arrangements TO file claims
IL In the Surveyor Generals office for elaiBe-
ants, agreeably to an act Of Congress IN zach
cases, shall be glad to attend TO sch bsAness
for those desiring my legal services. lam pre-
pairing work on prescriptions which I design
TO publish as soon as practicable for the benefit
OF pfe-emptors- From careful Determination Of
the laws, with yiew TO tins task, i feel conf
dent Of my ability TO give good satisfaction to
those desiring my services as above. Please
call upon me at the Herald Of Freedom Office.
should informatic. or advice be wanted per-
tang to claims or bounty lands.
G. w. BROWN.
Lawrence March IL. l85S
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13

H We have several copies of
Cushing's Manual of Parliamentary
Practice for sale. Our friends of the
Quasi-Legislature should each supply
themselves with copy.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
New BARRIERS Shop.

HENRY THOMAS has opened BARRIERS
IL shop on Massachusetts street. opposite
the Cincinnati House, where he will be happy
to attend to the wants of all whomay favor
him with call.
10 Business hours from 8 An to Z Pm,
on Sundays from till IL u.
Lawrence, Nov. 8. 1856.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13

@ We find such pressure of du-
YES devolving on us as to preclude the
aea OF writing to correspondents per-
%lally at present. We have epgag-
Cd Inc services of MR. HINTON, to an
.Sef our business letters, demanding
Immediate attention, and viii attend
%tAe others personally as soon as pos
sile.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
Lawrence Saddle and Harness
Mandatory

lanes G. SANDS, has always on hand
y an assortment Of everything IN his lineyos
makes the same TO order on the shortest no
lice Saddles, Harness, Brides. Saddle Bags,
Collars, Spurs, Pistol Holsters, Belts. Lashes,
Whang Leather, Copper Rivets, etc
Indian or Fancy Brides, and Aartingals,
on hand, also superior lot Of Buffalo Over
shoes.
Lawrence, Nov. IS, 1856
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
SIMMONS. F. C. LEADBEATER
KANSAS EMIGRANTS.

CIMMONS l. LEADBEATER. Forward
~ ing and Commission Merchants and Kan
sas Freight Agents, No. I6 South Main St,
St. Louis, Mo. Full information given
to all as to routes, points, &c, free of charge
Refer to S. G.. PoNERoY. c. ROBINSON, A.
G. W. BRowN, DR. C. CUTTER, K
COATES, National Kansas Committee and ouv
friends, the Free State men of Kansas.
Mark packages-Care of SIMMONS d LEAP
BEATER, st. Louis, Mo-
General ticket agents for Missouri River
steamboats, 2-I5
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13

W II. NJ AbN1,
Gen.Agt. Nat. Kansas Com.
Lawrence, Dec. LIST, 1856.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
ODD Fellovz

hemember the meeting ofthe I. O.
y y U T., at the Office of the Herald OF
= ' q next Monday, at one o'clock
: u Measures Will be taken to or
s s.4ze a Lodge Immediately. All
'~'les are expected to be present.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
Kansas, Nov. !, ls56.-3ms

CUBSCRIBE for an INDEPENDENT and
0FEARLESS paper in Kansas forthwith so
as to get the connected History of Kansas by
an early pioneer, which will be published
through several successive numbers In its
columns. Terms, 81 volume of fifty num-
bers. Forward your money at once and get
the paper. Address CIV. BROWN d Co,
Lawrence, Kansas Territory.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13

~- CHAs. and JuLIAETTE SLocuN,
Claremont, n. H., are autho rized to
receive and receipt subscriptions to the
HERALD OF FREEDOM.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
Cyrus Tattoo.

A TTORNEY AT LAW and Commits
IA sioner of Deeds for Iowa and New Y ork.
Particular attention given to procuring and
locating land warrants, pre-empting claims,
&c. Office at Osawatomie, Kansas.
Nov % 1856
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13

RY the subscriber, Immediately, 100 bush
- els Potatoes, and75 bushels Corn in the
ear, also a few bushels nice white Beans.
Nov. II, 1856. G. STEARNS.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13

|, 1s The Louisville journal says
~ south Carolina is one vast hot
T., Of disanion. Her people think
'alk of nothing else. She is q
''ering mass of treason.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13

@ The land sales are proceeding
quietly at Fort Leavenworth. Our
advices are to the middle of the week,
and all was then quiet.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
a. M sattio & Co

On The Leoee, one door beIop the o. X. Grocery,
and RETAIL Dealers in
w Groceries, such as Flour. Corn Meal,
Coffee, Sugar and Teas of all kinds. Also,
a fine lot of Wines, Liquors and Brandies.
LeaYenworth CITY, Nov. %, 1856.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13

H Board is worth from $3.50 to
$500 per week, in this city. It is
impossible to get single rooms fol
dodgers.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13

r. The Missouri river is closed
with ice, and navigation is suspended
for the season.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
LAKE VIEW WATER CURE.

NEAR CHICAGO, ILL.
JAS. E. Gross, NJ. D., Resident Physician.
p H. Myers, Esq, Superintendent.
five miles north Of the city, on
- Lake Michigan with accommodations fol
100 patients. May 10, le56.-ly
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
James M. Dixon.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER
w in DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,
BOOTS. SHOES, IRON and NAILS, COM
MISSION and FORWARDING MER-
CHANT, Leayenworth City, Kansas Ter
ritory. 2I5
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13

!. :. ihe Squatter Sousreign takes it
b.s paated that Gov. Geary wiz be re-
or will resign, and nominates
~ 4. Atchison to fll the vacancy.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
C. G. Many.

WHOLESALE and Retail Dealerin every
w variety and style of fashionable Furni
ture, Sofas Easy Chairs, Bureaus, Secretaries,
Mattresses, Cane Seat and Wooden Chairs,
Rockers, Looking Glass Plates, Window
Shades, etc. Corner of Short and William
streets, Alton, Ill. April 26-3t
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
Poor Paper.

Our new stock of paper, which we
commence using this week, is an in
ferior article, and of smaller size than
formerly, making a stinted margin
out it is the best and only article we
could get at the time Of making our
purchase for the season. We shall
have better article as soon as the
nEer opens in the spring. Till then,
our readers will bear with us.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13
N. M'Craeken,

WHOLESALE and RETAIL Grocer and
Iron Dealer, Receiving, Forwarding and
Commission Merchant, Levee, South Cherokee
street, Leavenworth City, K. I.
Nov. %, 1856
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-13

Friend srEaRss. at tho new
10y store, has our thanks for a
NY Of choice cabbage heads. He
supply for sale.