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The Kanzas news., 1857-10-31
A Surpesfion


We understand that it is intended to place
upon the summit of the new dome of the
National Capitol, when finished, statue by
Crawford of the Goddess of Liberty. We
think that this would be foul insult to the
viii of a majority of the American people,
and beg to suggest that instead of the above,
the President order the execution of a group
in black marble, representing the aforesaid
Goddess in the position of the Hydsfbad
Sepoy mutineers, viz: tied in front OF
a twelve FOUNDER, while Buchanan the
Dougface stands ready with lighted torch
to blow them to destruction at the command
of the ghost of John G. Calhoun. To com
plete the group party of Federal Cavalry
might be represented tramping on the Free
dom of Kanzas, and employed in guarding
the Bogus Constitutional Convention. We
also respectfully suggest that the next Con-
gress order the stars to be stricken from
the National banner, leaving the stripes
as fit emblem of the condition of the
country, inserting in place of the azure
field representation of slave sale, and
the words -" Slavery is Naturalization
Sectional
The Kanzas news., 1857-10-31
A ShraWd Man.

In reading the late number of the Herald
Of Freedom, we feel convinced that G. w.
Brown is shrewder man than most people
give him credit for being.
The innumerable contradictions in the
editorials of that gentlemen are evidently
intended to deter his critics from following
his sinuous course, in consequence of the
labor required. If he made only a dozen
somersets in one number, ther, might be
some chance of noting them all, but when
every paragraph contradicts the next, we
give up the task in despair.
The Kanzas news., 1857-10-31

On Friday last, Gov. Walker and Sec'y
Stanton addressed letter to the citizens of
Lawrence in reply to their invitation to re-
move from Lecompton to Lawrence, in
which they stated that they had thrown out
the fraudulent returns from McGee county.
The same day the Free State Members of
the Legislature elect from the Douglas
county district, received their certificates of
election from the Secretary. This gives the
Free State men working majority of two
thirds in the Legislature
The Kanzas news., 1857-10-31
a Strange Sight.

Lawrence has lately witnessed scene en-
tirely new in the history of that city of nov
elites During the past week bogus court,
presided over by bogus Justice, and at
tended by bogus Sheriff, Deputies and
Constables has been in full blast. We have
witnessed many a singular phenomenon in
kanzas. That misery makes strange bed
fellows the conservative tail of G. W. Brown
during the past canvass proved. Radical
Abolitionist Heath, Conservative Editor
Austin, an Old Member of the Liberty
Guard, and Black Law Democrat were
loving partners, 'tcheek by jowl'' in all their
efforts; but we never witnessed anything
that illustrated the truth of the old proverb
so strongly as the sitting of the above men
toned bogus court. There sat S. n. Wood,
the whilom leader of the Branscom reseuers,
stiff and starched in all the dignity of a
bogus Justice of the Peace. The first resis-
ter of the Usurpation holding the first court
that ever disgraeed the boundaries of Law
renee. May our eyes never witness another
such specimen of degeneracy. The peo-
pie seemed to feel the strangeness of their
new position, and bnt little reverence was
paid to his Honor.
The Kanzas news., 1857-10-31
snrKex OF the Pnhlic Lands.

The plats of the survey of township lines
in kanzas have been returned to the Genera
Land Office, showing the progress of the
extension of public lines in the western dis.
trict, consisting of townships 16 to 90, in.
elusive, south of ranges TO 6, east. They
embrace 994 miles of survey; also, O
townships 81 to 25, south, of ranges 4, S
and 6, east, equal TO I62 miles; amounting
in the aggregate to 456 miles. The fore.
going region of the country thus surveyed
win afford a sphere for the subdivisions
surveys demanded by the settlers therein.-
Wash City States
The Kanzas news., 1857-10-31

The Bogus Constitutional Convention,
now in session at LecomptOn, has chosen
as first Assistant Clerk of that body, G. D.
Hand of the 'sCity of Oxford" Mr..
Hand is a promising young Border Rufian,
who made his first entree before the public
as one of the clerks of election at Oxford,
and as such affixed his autograph to the ia
nous 'sOxford returns His election to
the position of clerk of the Plug Ugly
Convention is fitting one and doubtless
designed as reward for his perjury.
The Kanzas news., 1857-10-31
CurrencY.

Illinois and all other paper money now
in the city is not SO abundant nor trouble
some as it was. Our wholesale merchants
are receiving it at par from their country
customers. Our retail dealers are no longer
refusing it. 1t will buy produce, to Inn
tied extent. on change. Gold is very
scarce, and the par circulation given to all
New York and Eastern bank paper, by the
suspension of specie payment on the part
of the New York banks has impaired nc
little credit to paper money in the west
Illinois money is received with more favor
than any other kind.-.St. Louis Democrat
The Kanzas news., 1857-10-31
Tie Last Saved from the Wreck of the
Central America.

The British brig Mary, of Greenoch,
picked upa boat drifting on the ocean, on
the 28th of September, containing three
men, the last survivors of the steamer Cen
tral America. 1t is sixteen days since the
little brig Marine landed at Norfolk with 81
rescued passengers of the i'll fated steamer,
and now, when every hope of seeing any
more of the unfortunate passengers and
crew of the lost steamer had been almost
extinguished, three more have been return
ed to their homes. After enduring the most
terrible sufferings on the open sea for nine
days-they were without food or water
drenched with the waves, exhausted from
exposure, and reduced to skeletons by star
vation, they were mercifully snatched from
death in the darkest hour of despair.
One of them, Mr.. Tice, the second engi-
neer, was drifting on plank for seventy
two hours; when espying one of the damag-
ed life boats, he fortunately succeeded in
reaching her, and soon after fell in with the
other two, Grant and Dawson, clinging to
the hurricane deck of the steamer, and took
them off,
There is sad episode in the story of these
two men. It appears that at one time there
were twelve In all on the hurricane deck, OF
whom ten perished miserably from expos
ure and starvation-a slow, lingering and
painful death. While drifting about at the
mercy of the waves, they saw several 9th
ers clinging to portions of the wreck, but
were unable to aid them; and as there is nc
account of any of them having been taken
off by any other vessel, the painful conclu-
sion is forced upon us that they are lost
that we shall never hear more of the brave
Herndon and the hundreds of unfortunates
who went down with him on the deck of the
Central America.
| 1t is a remarkable fact that the men last
rescued had drifted on their frail support
nearly sir hundred miles from the spot where
the steamer sunk, before they were picked
up-a dreary voyage-the terrors of which
with protracted and agonizing death star
ing them in the face, NO one but themselve:
can realize Chicago Tribune.
The Kanzas news., 1857-10-31

BREAKING THE SABBATH.-Rev. Henry
Ward Beecher, depreciating the custom OF
repeated services on Sunday, says that the
first service is usually cream, the second
milk, and the third milk and water, and the
last is the one that usually sticks by the
hearers of the three. A man who has a
family, and goes to the Sunday school in the
morning at nine O'Clock, to church at hall
past ten o'clock, to church again in the at
ternoon, and then again, perhaps, IN the
evening. ought to be tried for breaking the
Sabbath. If he could hear three sermons
proftably, he must be an extraordinary ge-
MUS at hearing. s8
The Kanzas news., 1857-10-31
Some Responsibility Left.

1t appears that quite a number of the
members elect of the PlugUgly CHnven-
ton, have failed to appear since the over
whelming rebuke administered to tt em at
the late election. Whether this arise. from
respect for the viii of the majority fairly
expressed, or from wholesome fear Of con
sequences we are unable to state; but
certain it is that less than forty out of sig
ty members elect are now in session al Lee
compton. Those present are generallE the
most ultra and rabid of the body AMI do
not care straw for naGjoyities when against
them.
The Kanzas news., 1857-10-31

We direct the attention of our readers to
the law card of Mr. John III. coe. in an
other column. Mr. Coe is gentleman OF
high legal attainments, and enjoys good
reputation as skillful and successful prae-
titiOner. If these qualities, combined with
sterling integrity win insure success. Mr..
Goes career as barrister win be most sue
cessful. Mr.. Coe has had long experience
in pre-emption practice. and Eil give spe-
cial attention to all cases in tie land Offices
of the Territory.
The Kanzas news., 1857-10-31

DESCENDANTS OF FRANKLIN.-A CORES
pondent of the New York Evening Post
says: ''There are about eighty descendant:
of DR.. Franklin now living in the States o'
Rhode Island, New Jersey. Pennsylvanla'
Maryland and Kentucky, and in the Distrlc'
of Columbia Mrs. w. j. Duane, of this
city, is the oldest descendant now living
DIR. FrankIn Bache, Professor of Chemistry
in Jefferson College, is the eldest son of the
eldest son of DR.. Franklin's only daughter;
His residence is at the cornerof Spruce ana
Juniper streets in this city. ''
The Kanzas news., 1857-10-31
Hunting Fugitive Slaves in Kanzas

duEtsng EugItlve slaves IN kan2aS.
The LAST act which sour glorious army
in Kanzas, have been engaged in, is hunting
fugitive slaves. Some months since negro
blacksmith escaped from Westport, No.,
and found his way to Topeka, Kanzas,
where he obtained work at his trade. and
concluded to remain. About a week ago
his master arrived at Topeka from Westport
in search of him. He found his s'chatteP'
but did not dare attempt to arrest him.
He then went to Lecompton and procured
a squad of q. s. Troops. and with them re-
turned to Topeka But "the bird had
fiown," and after an unsuccessful search he
returned to Missouri s.sadder," if not a
sswiser man. These slave owners will
soon find. if they have not already learned
it, that the Fugitive Slave Law" has but
few supporters in Kanzas. and if they wish
assistance in capturing their fugitive 'schat-
tels,' they will have to obtain it from the
u. S. Army alenp.
The Kanzas news., 1857-10-31
Notice.

The Territorial Executive Committee,
the State Central Committee, and the Wig
liant Committee will meet at Lawrence on
Tuesday the Sd day of November, at 2 P.
III. Important business is to be transacted
Every member is expected to be present
By order of said Committees.
G. w. HUToH1ksoN,( ss,,.tor;s.
WM. HUTCHINSON,
The Kanzas news., 1857-10-31

MRs. CUNSTEeHAN AeAIE.-T The Ne"
York Tribune, of last week, says: "MFs'
Cunningham's counsel yesterday served
notice of appeal to the general Term OF lD'
Supreme Court from the decision of the eaI'
rogate on the question of her marriage Tiu.
DR.. Burden, and gave the required bond 10
the payment of the costs of such apPeai'
should it be unsuccessful. Mr.. Clinton SP'
peared as her council. l.es.aaA
The Kanzas news., 1857-10-31

A violent shock of an earthquake o.
CURED at st. Louis about four O'Clock :"
the morning of the 9th inst.,. and sever
minutes later another shock less severe:
The rlmbling was deep and heavy, makin5 n5
the most substantial buildings trembie. aH1
overturning small articles IN dweiilnSS
Shocks were also felt at Springfield. III
The Kanzas news., 1857-10-31

The Governor and Secretary have issued
a proclamation striking out the McGee
county frauds. The grounds of the rejec-
ton were substantially the same as those
of the Oxford frauds. The proclamation
is of no further importance, and the crowd
ed state of our columns prevents its publ
cation.
The Kanzas news., 1857-10-31

ciple. We are declaring war agains. on,
great men, and if we only maintain the con.
fiict with our present weapons, in another
generation few of the race will be found
Washington.
The Kanzas news., 1857-10-31
The Triumph.

For the first time In the history OF Kan
zas, its people have triumphed at the ballot
box. In spite of all the fraud of their un-
scrupulous opponents, they have elected a
majority in both branches of the Territorial
Legislature, and secured the county Offices
in nearly every county of the Territory
Their triumph is as complete as it could
well have been. This, though it does not
deliver Kanzas from her thraldom, has SEN
sibly weakened the power of her oppressors.
1t has demonstrated, beyond all cayil, that
the pro-slavery faction that has hitherto
assumed to govern Kanzas, is in a misera-
bic minority, and assisted to expose their
rascally recklessness and audacity. This.
much it has done. But there is still much
need of labor and vigilance to accomplish
the grand result of founding our new State
on the glorious principles of the Declaration.
Under the protection of Federal bayonets
body of the usurpers are now in session
at Lecompton, concocting a hellish plot
against the liberties of Kanzas, regardless
of the late expression of the popular will.
Their zeal has not abated. Instead of loos-
ening their fangs. they are only intent on
forcing them deeper. They are strong in
the endorsement of the National Admins
tration, and from them we have much to
fear. Let US not be duped into false Sc
curity and inactivity by the partial triumph
just achieved. Let every man be at his post.
in readiness to act as becomes men in the
crisis which is before us. Remember, that
"eternal vigilance is the price of liberty
ssHonor to whom Honor is Due"
It is now certain that the people of Kan
zas have triumphed at the ballot box-that
they have secured possession of both branch
es of the Territorial Legislature, for the frs
time in the history of Kanzas. This has
been done in spite of the fraud and villainy
of the Blue Lodges of Missouri, an infa
nous apportionment, the interposition O.
the o. S. army at the polls, under the direc-
ton of r. j. Walker, and the purgation
and amendment of the returns by the Gov
ernor and Secretary of State. Whatever o.
''deliverance" for Kanzas, therefore, was
effected at the late election, has been accom-
plished by the PEOPLE themselves, IN spite o.
the Governor and Secretary. Neither O
these individuals are deserving of more thai
ordinary credit for their action in rejecting
the fraudulent returns from Oxford and Nc
Gee, and giving certificates to the Free State
members of the Legislature elect. As wei
might we award merit and praise to Gov
Chase, of Ohio, for giving certificates t.
the legally elected members of the Legisla
ture of that State. Besides, Gov. Wake
has not thrown out the Kickapoo frauds
which were of his own breeding. Thes
are equally glaring and Infamous with thos
committed at the Oxford precinct, and
thrown overheard would leave the Ere
State candidates for the Legislature in tha
District in clear majority.
Honor to whom honor is duei' Civ
to the PEOPLE of Kanzas the honor of thei
oaCn triumph, and not to these Federal ap
pointees, who have done all they dared to d
to defeat the wishes of the people.
The Kanzas news., 1857-10-31
Ohio Election.

Late returns from the Ohio election give
the Republicans majority of 1900 on the
State ticket The Legislature is supposed
to be Democratic.
The Kanzas news., 1857-10-31
Horse Thieves Arrested.

On Sunday last, ten individuals suspect
ed of belonging to gang of horse thieves
which have of late become quite trouble
some in that vicinity. were arrested in Law,
renee, by the City Marshal, and delivered
over to the bogus Territorial authorities
One of them escaped on the night of Tues
day, and the others are undergoing pre-
lminary examination before the bogus Jus
tice of the Peace.
The Kanzas news., 1857-10-31

Six companies Dragons of Col. Sum
ner's command. passed through Lawrence
on Friday the esd inst. under Major Sedg-
wick. for Lecompton. They were ordered
out by Walker to protect the Constitutional
Convention from an outraged people. The
day of military despotism is not yet passed
The Kanzas news., 1857-10-31

Col. Sumner is under arrest at Fort Leav-
enworth.
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By JAS c. MEG UIRE. Auctioneer.

By Jas G. MEG UIRE. Auctioneer.
EURNiy AND HOUSEHOLD EFF.
L fects at Auct1o .-On THURSDAY
MORNING, March 18th, at 10 O'Clock. at the
residence Of Lieut.. Ives, U. 3 A, No 4el Sew.
enteenth street, between and streets north. |
shall sell all his Furniture and fleets, compri.
ing
alnut carved hair spring Sofa
Rockers and Parler Chairs
Walnut Seer tary and Whatnot
Centre, sofa and rout Tables
Walnut leatber-coveTed reclining Chair
Gas Chandeliers and Fixtures throughout the
house
A few fBe Oil Paintings
Velvet Brussels and other Carpets, Rugs
Brocatelle and Lace Curtsins, Coinice, dc.
Walnut ext nsion dining Table, Sideboard
China, Glass, and Crockery Ware
Cane and wood seat Chairs Clock
Walnut Dressing Bureas, Washstands
Looking classes, Chintz Curtains
Redsteads. WaTtrobes, Crib
Hair and Husk Mattresses
Bolsters aud Pillows
Superior Refrigerator, Chamber Stoves
Cooking Stove and Fixtures, Oilclcth &c
Together with general assortment Of household
and Kitchen Requisites
Terms $2' and under. cash over that sum a
credit OF 60 and 90 days. for satisfactorily
notes, bearing interest.
mar l6-d &c MCGUIRE, Auct
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DlGD

bl&D,
Alta O'Clock this morning, OF congestion of the
lungs, JOHN BRECKENRIDGE, infant SON Of
America Brush and Alex 4. Drake, United States
Armv. y
On the 18th instant, after lingering illness,
8. L w. MON TGOMERY, soa Of Capt ]
B. Montgomery, U. .. Navy, aged 20 years and 8
The funeral will take Place To- Morrow 4 Thurs.
day. from the residence Of his father, on stree:
at 3k O'Clock p m at which time and place the
ffiends Of the family are invited to attend
On the 9th instant, ALEXANDER n. LAW.
RENEE, aged as years
On the 1sth instant, ROBERT, son Of James
and Matte T. Steele, aged months and DAYS
In Welatka, Florida, in the 22d wear Of his age
J WESLEY ETCHfNSON, Of Washington
Some months since he went South, hoping the
peninal breezes OF The flower land would res tore
his heath. Alas his hopes were doomed 10 be
blighted. When his friends least expected II he
passed away to his home In heaven, there to Join
his beloved ones who had gone b fore, but whore
memory has been as guiding star to his pilgrim
age below; and although destined to take his de.
pdrture while far from Bis native p ace and de
MED the privilege Of beholdipg his parents, ar d
the faces OF mary who were near and dear, he
was surrounded by those " no feeling deep lit.
rest In him did every thing to alleviate his suffer
ing Doubtless he is still permitted to hover nea =
now that his weary spirit is freed from its ffail
easement of clay
oh, the ssenes Of his youth why so short and
SO fleeing,
Yeae gone liIe a shadow that declines with the
Our deaf filend ha, lief, US where the b,llow. are
beating,
Ard sailed to the harbour OF eternal delight
E. p. G..
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VOCAL MUSIC.

~ L. IRVING BIAS THE PLEASURE OF
Cs announcing that his Vocal Music Glasses
Tor the next term viii be organized at his music
room in Temperance Hall, on l. street, between
9th and 10Th, on TUESDAY EVENING, March
oath, at IN O'Clock. Those wishing 10 unite, for
either elementary or advanced course, Ito be Civ
ca at day or night are requested 70 be present.
Nothing will be omitted In the course necssnry
10 make every memberthorough ly acq TAINTED with
those principles which wilSenable them TO read
music unde standingly and sing without tie aid
Of an instrument.
Terms TWENTY-FIVE lessons, Is.
Private instruction (vocal or instrumer,llg
at the Hall or al the pupils residence. Applios
post ofice. mar F-ote
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I'm aALLrRY nr .r. w...,-.,n. A..

TIE GALLERY or fHr wAsHnsros AR
ASSOCIATION is deservedly attracting each day
more and more Of the public attention.
Among the visitors OF yesterday, We noticed
the venerable Joseph Gales, who, leaning
upon the arm of his faithful servant, made
the round Of the gallery, and paused not un-
reg uentiy to note more in detail the excellen.
cies OF particular pictures. We are happy to
health -
CRIMINAL CoURr.-Dump Jordan, guilty of
not, also of assault and battery, was sentenced
to two months and one week in the county Jail
and pay fine of 81. Reilly Taylor, for riot,
was acquitted, John Crown was on trial for
receiving stolen goods when We left tho Court.
PERSONS DESTROYS of buying or renting
houses should read the column on our first
page, headed For Sale or Rent"
PROF MUNDKR gives one of his delightful
soirees TO- night at his dancing academy, cor
ner of Ninth and streets.
WATCH REPORT Margaret Cunningh am,
drunk and disorderly, Jail sixty days. Thir.
teen dodgers were accommodated most of
them are on their way to the fisheries.
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By WALL, BARNARD a. CO, Auc,ioneers
AND KITCHEN FURNi.

By WALL, BARNARD a CO, Auc,ioneers
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNi.
Il ture.-On THURSDAY, the 10 n instant
we w shall sell, without reserve, at store No 4Io
side, commencing at 10 O'Clock a. m, large aud
handsome assortment Of Hou,e Furnishing
Goods, consisting In part Of
Mahogany Sofas, Tete a-Tete, and Lounges
DO Chairs, arm and nurse Rockers
Do Tables, Wsshstanos, Bedsteads
Cane and wooc seat Chairs, CLOCKS
Looking Glasses, Racks, Mats
Toilet Sets, Knives and orks Carvers
p ated Tea-table and desert Spoons AID Forks
Casters, MUD, oil, and other Lamps
Walters, Trays, Vases
Solar Lamps, CUPS and Saucers
China Tea Sets, Decanters
Stop and Foot Jars, busting Brushes
Tumblers, Goblets, Pitchers
Cream and Sugar Dishes, Tureens
Compoteefs, copper and ether Saucepans
French GIiddles, 6ss Cool inr Stoves
Also, large assortment Of House Furnishing
Goods, which will be sold without reserve
Terms Of sale: All sums under $50, cash over
$50 a credit Of 80 60 and 90 Gays, for notes en-,
dcrsed, bearing interest.
WALL, BARNARD Il co,
mar 16-db - Auctioneers.
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SPRING GOODS.

HAVE JUST Received A SPLENDID
I ,ssortmept Of BONNETS. RIBBONS, IN
,niFLOWERs, all Of the very In eat I'M ~
nn,t,,tons and best styles. Also, large -,
r, shsIt wire Bonnet r rames, which Will sen
iov 10 mi.liners 1 have also on hano -
10y ~ Embroideries, comprising, In part
some swiss and Cambria sett., Ss,,o = NJ.
s,n 60. ana O. mbrio Edgings, all of ~niSA
PioniSe MRS. r.. g. ETCdIeoS,
N.B-I would respecnasy ,hsir January &C.
tom =: Who nav. ssiy sstlsms.t J. dss,rsSs s
Gu ,s M me- al janusry bills settled oefo'e Lev
ones are opened MRS, =. g. EToRIsoN.
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By A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
HAN DSONE AND Y.yEW
II Housebold aud Kitchen Rurutture at

HAN DSOME AND NEARLY.NEW
Il Household and Kitchen Furniture at
AuctiOn.-Ol FRIDAY, the goth instant, l
shall sell, at the res idence Of Mrs Gage, at the
Webster House, ne,t to the Unitarian Church,
en- Louisiana avenue, at l0 O'Clock a. m, an ex-
cellent ASSORTMENT Of Furniture, viz:
Mahogany spring seat Sofas ard Chairs
Do Centre, Sofa, and other Tabes
DO French and Cottage Bedsteads
Do Dressing and other Bureaus, and
Washstsnds
Mahogany marble-top Wash Closets and Glands
Cherry Extension Dining Table
Iron Hat Rgcf, Wardrobes aud Closets
Cane seat Oak DiDing Chairs
Drocatelle Window Curtains ard Shades
Fe.ther Beds, Hair and other Mattresses, Bed
ding
China, Glass, and Crociery Ware
Castols, GirandOles, Looking Gl~sses
Large lot CT Stone China Toilet Sets
Brussels, Three-ply, and other Carpets
OilcIoth, Mating, Hearth Rugs, and Mats
Cooking Range, Radiotor, Alright and other
Stair II DDS, Shovel and Tongs
Also, good lot Of Kitchen Re quisites.
FERNS: All sums under S2s, cash over S25 a
credit Of 30 and 60 days. for notes satisfactorily
endorsed. bearing interest. A. GREEN.
mar l7-ct AuctioneeI.