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a Valuable Plantation for Sale.
"AvING purchased other Lands moro con-
n. venient to me- I desire to sell my Z.
GRAIN RIDGE PLANTATION, e.,
ih2the Calhoun Settlement adjoining lands Of
Mrs. Parker aud Mrs. Alstony containing 426
Acres.
Persons wishing to purchase Lands, will do
well to call on me and examine tho place, aud
they will find my terms and price reasonable. :
ROBT NJ. PALMER.
Abbeville, Nov. lS, 1855. 81 If
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Blacksmith and Gunsmith.

Blacksmith and Gunsmith,
go THE undersigned, at his old a
stand, near A. Logan's pIace, 81 a
q will continue his business. Ali W
work entrusted to him, will be promptly at
tended to.
tB- lie will also Repair CLOCKS, If brought
10 him.
B All new work Warranted
A. BUTLER.
jan. I, 1885, 81 3m
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"A. J. WOODHURST,
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puetile. The following may serve as a
specimen. A Dutchman of Arlington
became a partizan of New York and
spoke in reproachful terms of the con-
vention, and of the proceedings of the
Green Mountain Boys. He advised the
settlers to submit to New York, and re-
purchase their lands from that govern
ment. Being requested to desist, and
disregarding it. he was arrested and ear
ried to the Green Mountain tavern iu
Bennington. The committee, after
hearing his defence, ordered him ..to be
tied in an armed chair, and hoisted TO
the sign. a catamouat's, skin, stuffed,
sitting upon the sign post. twent-five
feet from the ground. with large teeth,
grinning towards New York. aud there
% hang two hours in sight of the people
as punishment merited by his enmity
10 The rights and liberties OF the inhablt-
ants of tie New Hampshire Grants. =
This sentence was executed to the nc
small merriment of large concourse ol
people; and when he was let down he
was dismissed by the committee with the
exhortation to .'go and sin no more"
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-16
Meanness Putting on a Porn.

When we are inadvertently led into
errors as to matters of fact, or make any
statement inconsistent with truth, it will
always affords us very great pleasure to
make any correction which the facts may
demand. A note to the editor pointing
out the discrepancy will be all that is de-
manded. In this connection We may be
permitted to say that we cannot descend
to notice the gassy fulminations of dem
agogues, who resort to the mesnest pos
sible way to injure US. for the purpose of
building up a ruined reputation. We
have in mind the actions of an individual
who has been to the trouble of getting
up certificates, resolves, de-, with the
ostensible object of correcting matter
of fact lately published in our paper, but
for the real object of self-laudation at
our expense. He probably feels himself
a man, but so long as he pursues the
course he has lately marked out we must
be permitted to write him down DON
KEY.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-16
Business Mems Party.

The Merchants of Lawrence, with
their wives and daughters, had party
at the Free State Hotel on Thursday eve-
ming last, at which an excellent supper
was served, and general good feeling pre-
vailed. After supper the meeting was
organized by the appointmentof Pres
ident and Secretary. Speeches were
made and toasts read, and each labored
to make the first gathering of our pion-
eer business men IS interesting as possi-
bic.
We hope the Secretary will furnish US
with the proceedings at length in time
for our next issue.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-16
sharp's Riae.

This is remarkable weapon L. has
the moderated groove. IS a foot shorter
than the United States rifle, and can red
lily be fired ten times per minute, and
from this to sixteen times by an expert
hand. Its loaded at the .breech, which
receives the cartridge by an operation
not unlike the opening OF pair Of scis-
sors, and with nearly the same facility.
1t carries a ball with great precision and
force, it is notcomplicated in itsconstruc-
ton. is easily cleaned, and suffers no in
jury from damp weather. These peculi-
arilies of the Sharp rife renders its use
especially convenient for mounted men.
The small carbine now used by the Uni
ted States drogoons, throws bail with
deadly accuracy from quarter 70 half
mile. The Courier, from which We gath
er these facts. SAYS:
.The small pocket pistols are ealcula-
ted to throw MIME ball one hundred
yards rifle suitable for infantry with
range of one mile and large gun will
throw a two ounce ball or small shell, one
mile and a-half, or as Ear as man or
horse can be seen 70 advantage. 1t is
claimed for this latter weapon that twill
set on fire house or a ship at distance
OF nearly two miles, and prevent the use
of field artillery by killing the horses be.
fore the guns are brought within good
range.
Tne owners of this rife reckon that,
in. the hands of men well drilled 20 IFS
use, one OF them is equal to ten ordinary
ImuskeLs, even with bayonets or IN other
words, one thousand men armed with
Sharp's rifle viii keep off ten thousand
armed with common guns inasmuch a.
at distance of one hundred feet the IL
ie can be discharged at least ten times
before the bayonet could bs used =
A good marksman has hil . target
foot square, at the distance of 8 third OF
mile, ninety seven times outaof hun
dred shots, with this rife. We are told
that one Of these rifles viii throw q bail
with sufficient force 20 peFforats an inch
board az the dislance OF mile. They
are formidable weapons, and some Of the
Free STATE men in Kansas have acquired
great proficiency in their use. The hrss
donation of these instruments vas made
by individuals in this quarter, and has
been followed up by donations from
Western and other cities 50 that the Free
State men in Kansas are now well sup
Piled with them-Hhich have 50 eiteeia,
ally preueatsd, for time, al least clSil
war in Kansas.-Bossoa sIesrHel.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-16
Churches in Kansas.

We observe with very great pleasure
that measures are being taken in the East
to procure funds for the erection of
churches under the auspices of the Con-
gregationalists, in Lawrence, Topeka,
Manhattan, Osawatomie, Pottowatomie,
Council City, Hampden, and Leaven-
worth. Large sums have already been
donated for this purpose, lady in Bos-
ton giving $500. Churches, school
houses and saw-mills are the great civil
izers of the age; but the latter must be
the pioneer, while the former should
come Immediately after.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-16
Correction.

The following letter was received by
Col. LANE, by mail The hand write
and signature induced him, with friends
of Gov. WKfGHr in this city, to believe
that it came from J. A. WRIaHT, Gov
ernor of Indiana. 1t appears that the
author is JOHN W. WRIeHr, of Logans-
port, Ind. a gentleman of worth and re-
spectability who means just what
he says,-the peer ofJosEPH A. Wright
in every respect:
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 9Th, 1856.
DEAR SIR: The intelligence has been
received here of your resistance to the
Border Rufians. l have money and
sons, and ready at moments notice to
start to Kansas with five hundred of as
good boys as can be found on the Wa
bash, and to invest the last cent have
got in the expedition. Fight manfully,
and you are certain of your reward
Your friends here are anxious, but they
have confidence in jim LANE. Write
me at Logansport, and if possible tele-
graph. Yours, j. w. WRIGHT.
Col. JIM LANE.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-16
Type and Bullets.

Reports say that our border neighbors
are still resolved upon destroying the
HERALD OF FREEDOM Office. Whether
they purpose throwing the type in the
river a la Territorial Register, we are not
advised /; but we have resolved on giving
them the type gratuitously when occasion
demands, but We shall first change their
form into bullets, confident the Border
Rufians can appreciate arguments in that
shape better than those drawn up logi-
eally and printed on paper.
Our military men will observe that we
have one ton of metal type in our Office /;
they are at the service of the cause to be
cast into bullets and thrown at the enemy
when an emergency shall demand their
use in that form.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-16
Post-ofces and Mail Routes.

Elsewhere in this weeks paper we
publish a, list of post-ofices and post
routes established in Kansas Territory,
which were to have gone into operation
on the first of January last. The matter
is interesting and valuable to the pubic.
We are indebted to the Hon. A. II. REED
Err, our Delegate in Congress, for the
list. He will accept our thanks for the
same.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-16
A Sensible Missourian.

On the fourth page of this weeks pa
per our readers will find letter from a
Missouri slave holder to his son and
daughter in Kansas Territory. Through
their kindness we have been permitted
TO publish the greater part of it IN the
HERALD or FREEDoM. Hereafter let no
one say t'good can not come out of Naz-
areth !''
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-16

~ Our receipts for subscriptions,
during the last week, exhibit demonsrra-
bic proof that the public appreciate the
worth of the HERALD OF FREEDoM, and
are determined to sustain it. Our friends
viii accept our thanks for their exertions
in our behalf, and for their liberal sub
scriptions. Unless we greatly mistake.
the receipts will be much greater for the
ensuing weeks, than for any former Pc
Rod since the establishment ofo paper.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-16
Proclamation.
OrrIcE EXECUTIVE CoxMIrrEE,
LAwsKscE, <. T. Feb. 7. 1856.

LAWRENCE, *. T., Feb. z. 1856.
The voters of the l2th Senatorial
District OF Kansas Territory, are hereby
notified that an election will be held az
Easton, in said District, on SATUR-
DAY. the 23d day Of February, 1855.
to elect member of the House of Rep
resentatives to ell tie vacancy occasion
ed By the butchery of R. P. Baows,
Esq.
Given under my hand the day and
year above written. ]. H.LANE.
Chm Ex. Com.
y.K. Goopls, sec'y.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-16

H An adjourned meeting of the
Ministers Of every Denomination in
Kansas will be held at the Free State
Hotel in Lawrence. on Wednesday. 9Th
inst. st 10 o'clock, s. Y.
z. MUTE, JR.. Sec'y.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-16

Eg Horace Greeley was pommeled
in the streets of Washington city. not
long since. by >Rusk, of Tennessee
Greeley is non-resistant. Perhaps this
was one reason that actuated the bully
ing Senator from the South topitch into
him.
Non-resistants should come to Kansas
if they desire TO be cured of the disease.
Several remarkable cures have been eff
fected here already.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-16

R The dwelling Of our friend Capt.
Hooros was consumed by fire several
nights ago, with the entire contents.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-16
Banks Hlec.sd spsatsr.

The runor we mentioned last week of
the organization of Congress. proves to
be correct. Banks was elected Speaker
by Que majority. the plurality rule haF-
ing been adopted. This is great tri-
umph for the Republican party, and the
chances for our admission into the Union
have increased great many per cent.
H Better bend the neck than bruise
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-16

We should have noticed earlier the re-
eeiptof HarpeF's Magazine for this month
from the Book and Periodical Depot of
Messrs. WOODWARD l. FINLEY.
Harper has deservedly received the
title ofthe .sGiant of the Moathlies,' and
its numerous admirers viii of course
embrace the opportunity of procuring it
monthly from the above firm.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-16

w Copies of last weeks paper, and
half sheet of this week, containing oar
inside matter, done up in wrappers ready
for mailing, at FIVE cents; can be procured
at the basement of the Herald of Free
dom Office.
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FOR PRESIDENT.
WILLARD FILLMORE,
OF NEW YORK.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT. s.
ANDREW IA, KSON DONALDSON,
OF TENNESSEE.
THE NOMINATIONS.

tits with feangs Of much qualification that we place
At the head ofour columns 10 day the name Of Willard
Fillmore as the candidate for President Of the United
States-eslings which will be participated
in hy all our readers He FIRST choice four years
ago, and he is first choice now. The wisdom and
patriotism which distinguished his administration won
the admiration Of the whole country, and presents .
safeguard than any platform that could be devils
ed BY the party nominating him.
Andrew Jackson Donelson, who has been placed OH
the ticket as candidate for Vice President has
been long before the country and is spoken Of
6ne Abilities and Southern in all his thoughts feelings
and associations He was the friend and near relative
Of General Jackson. his private Secretary during
tho whole OF Jacksons Presidential term and was on
the most Intimate relations with him. He flied tho
responsible cse Of Minister Berlin, by appointment
OF President Polls; and after his return from that mis-
sion edited the Washington Uiion, the organ Of the
Democratic party Dissatisfied with the practices and
tendencies Of the present Administration, he left the
party like thousands Of other good and true men, and
joined The American organization.
Such are the candidates Of the American party re.
Gently assembled at Philadelphia, aud we have hes
tation in joining them in their support.
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Tie town of ST. joseph. Mo-. i said 70
have five thousand inhabitants. 81 ilpurins
mills. three saw mills. nineteen dry gosd.
stores, twelve grocery stares, three banking
houses. one hemp factory. one ripe factory.
orc foundry. two breweries. ,htee plough lac.
tufies, ninr churches, i've schools, three 10.
tells, aud two printing establishments. y y
suly thirteen years oil. Absut one bundled
huu.rs we're erected last season, some u
whieh are said 10 be large, elegant and cost.
Il. The real estate within ihe-eity limits y
valued * twD millions 81 dollars. u = one
and bali miles long. from North Y south,
and one mile bread frnin east ~ srst.
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forts.
AS his elevation to the chief power was
BY the unbiased choice Of his coantrymrn,
his exercise ofitwas agreeable to the purity
of its origin. AS he had neither solicited nor
usurped dominion. he had neither 10 contend
with the oppositions Of rivals, nor the revenge
sof enemies. As his authority WAS undispnted
50 it required no Jealous precautions, no VI
gorous severity. His government was mild
and gentle; il was benlficent and liberal; u
was wise and just. His prudent a,linnlstra-
ton consolidated and enlarged The dominion
Of an infant republic. voluntarily resign.
inc the magstracy which he had filled with
such distinguished honor. he enjoyed the
unequalled satisfaction Of leaving to the
State he had contributed 10 establish, the
fruits Of his wisdom and the example OF his
virtues.
lit is some consolation. amidst the via
icnce OF ambition and The criminal thirst Of
power, Of which so many instances occur
around us, 10 find character whom it Is
honorable TO admire, and yirtuous to initiate,
conqaernr for the freedom Vt his country
A legislator for its security A magistrate
for its happiness. Ills glories were never
snlled BY chose exercises into which the
highest qualities are apt todegenerate. With
the greatest virtues, he was exempt from the
corresponding vices. lie VAS aman in whom
the elements were 50 mixed. that Nature
might have stood up TO all the world, and
owned him as her work. His fame. bounded
| by no country, viii be confined to no age
The character 81 General Washington. which
his contemporaries regret and admire. will
be transmitted TO posterity; and the menar,
OF his virtues, while patriotism and virtue ars
held scored among men. will remain undl'
unfinished y
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4 MisrsEgS Ipra.-Itisa mistaken idea.
Fortune i iekle--illat shc bestows her "A.
snr. On whom he will, regardless u merit o.
drmerit. Size i ever ready 70 smile On tlose
VIM seek her favor 10 proper manner--dis-
penses her blessings 20 those who earn them.
she follows IN the iurrow of the industrious
farmer-hoyers over the forge of the hardy
blaeksmiih-ioins 10 the chorus of the me.
chsnic's busy workshop, and knocks At the
door Of tie professional Office. where the mid.
night lamp j. burning. Like Wisdom, she j.
found o. those tiat seek her early.