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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-19
For tie Herald Of Freedom

Are They Capable
Ed. HERALD OF FREEDOM There is
a press not a thousand miles from this
place, which assumes to be the organ of
the Free State party. Any one who has
been reader of that journal. during the
last five or six months, must conclude Gf
this assumption is true,) that that party
has an advocate in it not especially re-
fnarkable for decision or stability. We
all remember how bitterly opposed it was
to the participation in the October cleo
ton, before the PEOPLE spoke their senti-
ments so plainly at Grasshopper Falls
and no one will forget with what surpris-
ing facility it turned itself over upon the
popular side, after that determination
1t seems as if the editors have been a life
time in the practice of political gymnas-
tics. Since the birth of that journal, it
has kept up constant performance of
"grou7ad and lofty tasnabling."
Now but week past it comes out with
full column of the vilest abuse of the
Herald, because it expressed the opinion
that the Free State men should take part
in the election of state officers under the
Lecompton Constitution, and accused
you, Mr.. Editor, with hostility to the In
tereas of the Free State party, for reason
of such opinions. How is this position
on part of that journal to be held, when
to day the Chairman of the Territorial
Committee has published call for the
re-assembling of the Delegate Convention
of Dec. I'd, to take into consideration the
propriety of going into the election for
State officers under the Lecomptop Con-
stitution. Why, we may, of course, ex-
pect another summerset-some further
examples of political shryness. But how
they are, after all, to get out of the awk-
ward position their ignorance and zeal for
personal favor has placed them in, we are
not able to conjecture. The record in this
instance is against them, and stands as a
monument OF the ignorance of the con-
ductors of the aforesaid journal, in politi-
zeal affairs. We submit that they have
not shown any capacity whatever for the
position of Journalists, and we are sorry
indeed if the Free State party is to depend
upon that press as the exponent and ad-
yocate of its policies and opinions. We
understand that both of the aforesaid ed
itors were well fitted for another calling.
Heaven only knows how much the world
has lost by their renunciation of il, and
an adoption of an employment which al
may see, they possess no ability or apti-
tude for. OBSERVER.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-19
a New Combination.

We were surprised at the determined
stand which Gov. Walker took at Wash
ington against the bogus Constitutional
Convention of Kansas. But it seems that
Gov. Walker had an interview with Sen
ator Douglas while on his way from Kan
sas to Washington. Previous to that in
terview he had not fully made up his
mind what course to take in regard to the
LecOmpton Constitution.-Ky. Nea1s.
That is doing gross injustice to Gov.
WALKER. Long before he left Kansas
his position was firmly taken; and call
the way down the river" say the cores
pondents of Eastern papers, who were
with him, he was violent in his denun-
Citations Of this base movement to rob the
people of their liberties" So violent
was he, according to those persons, he
could not mention that Constitution with
out an oath, and yet the NeaeS unjustly
represents that his position was only TAX
en- after an interview with Senator Doug
las. Had the statement been reversed
and the representation made that Doug
las opinion was not made before he saw
Gov. W, then we should have believed
it.
Gov. w. defined his position at Topeka
in June last, in which he pledged himself
to join the people in all lawful opposition
to that Constitution it was not submit
ted to fair and impartial vote of all the
people; and when he found that it was
proposed to turn the whole of Missouri
into Kansas, on election day, to defeat
the expressed will of the people, he quail
iied his Z" all the people of Kansas" tc
mean those who were actual residents
and been such for period of from three
to six months. In almost every private
interview we had with Gov. W. during
the summer and autumn he maintained
| firmly this position, and his action in the
premises was no disappointment, nor nc
surprise to us on the contrary, had he
done less he would have surprised" u:
beyond measure.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-19
Something Wrong.

What is wrong lately with the Leaven-
worth Herald. It has been teaching US
for two years past that the issue in Kan
sas was only between Democracy and
baaok Republicanism, now it says
mo other question than that of Slavery
has ever agitated the people of Kansas
and the Union to any greatdegree. Trne
other questions have sprung up, and dis
turbances and difficulties have existed in
Kansas that excited the people. But they
mostly grew cut of the slavery question q
Something is wrong with friend EAs-
TIN. for his statements do not harmonize
VIII he sxplain2 q @
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-19
New Psper.

We notice on our table, among our list
of exchanges the Southern Kansas Her.
aid" published weekly at 0sawatomie,
by CHAs. E. GRIFFITH, ESQ.,, editor and
publisher. The second number is before
Us. The paper has six columns to a
page, is printed on new type, and COM
pares favorably in mechanical appearance
with any other paper in the Territory.
It furnishes abundant proof that the edit
or is I" an old hand at the bellows" forthe
paper displays an unusual amount of edi-
torial ability. We welcome it with plea
sure to our exchange list, and hope it will
be better patronized. and win meet less
of the reverses of fortune than has been
the case with many of cur Territorial pa
Pers.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-19
From tie Washington National Era.
Dispassionate Ant-Slavery View OF Govern
orWaIker's Conduct in Kansas.

orWalker's Conduct in Kansas.
This conduct of the Governor, in reject
ing the Oxford and McGee returns, con-
sidering his antecedents and political re-
lations, is rather remarkable. He must
have foreseen the consequences. The re-
lection of these returns would transfer the
legislative power of the Territory to the
Free State Party, and strengthen its Or
ganization. 1t would demonstrate the
Pro-Slavery Party to be in the minority,
and impair the authority of its creature,
the Constitutional Convention, then sit
ting. 1t would corroborate the previous
charges of fragrant fraud brought against
that party, and throw discredit upon the
cause of Slavery. 1t would give counte-
nance to all that the Republicans had al
legged concerning the wrongs of Kansas
1t would infuriate the Southern ultraists,
provoke their bitter animosity, both
against himself and the Secretary and it
might either endanger their standing with
the Administration, or work the defeat OF
their nominations in the Senate of the
United States, in which the Southern ul-
tras, ifaided by the Republicans, would
have power to crush them.
On the other hand, the acceptance of
returns so notoriously and UNANIMOUSLY
fraudulent would embarrass the Admin
istration at the North, put new weapons
into the hands of the Republicans, and
lead to the prostration of the Democratic
party in the Free States, so as to insure
the election of Republican President in
186O-an event fatal to the Slave Power,
and to the political prospects of ali those
who seek preferment by alliance with it,
and conclusive against all future schemes
of Slavery extension. Besides, it might
provoke more immediate danger civil
war in the Territory, involving conse-
quences more fearful and destructive than
any damage to mere party interest.
An ordinary partisan, acting from q
view rather to immediate than ulterior re-
suits, would probably have accepted the
returns, on the technical plea that it was
| not his duty TO Judge of their legality
| The provision, both of the Organic aci
and the Territorial act, is that they shall
be declared elected, and receive ceFtif
Gates, who have the greatest" or thigh.
est'' number of votes-not legal votes
There is no such word in the provision
either in the Organic act or the Territori'
al law. The votes aresimply TO be count
ed, and the person or persons having th'
highest number must receive the certih-
Gates. Whether the votes be legal or IL
legal is for the Legislature itself to de
eide, not the Governor or Secretary
Such, we say would possibly have beel
the ground taken by All ordinary partisan
! The fact that Governor Walker and Sec
1 retary Stanton would otayail thenselvs
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-19

cipitate state of affairs greatly to be de-
plored by all friends of humanity. We
trust that our erring brethren in Utah viii
be dealt with in spirit of kindness and
charity, and that war-like measures will
only be taken when all other means are
exhausted
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-19

James Madison, one of the fathers snd
founders ofthe republic, speaking of the
Constitution of the United States, said -
aWe intend the Constitution 70 Be
THE GREAT CHARTER OF HUMAN
LIBERTY to the unborn millions VINO
shall enjoy its protection, snd who Should
neuer sss that such On inssitutioB IS slavery
was ever known in our midst
james buchanan, the present President
of the United States, and hssd Of the
Democratic party, says:
aSEAyERY EXISTS II KAEsAs UEnER
TIE CossTITUTIoE.n
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-19
A Good Ohcer.

Among the many good gentlemen elec-
ted to offices in the Territorial Legisla-
tive Assembly, we observe with pleasure
the name of our old friend J. K. GooDIN,
ESQ.,, who is elected Clerk of the Council.
We recollect Mr.. GooDIN's services as
Secretary of the Territorial Executive
Committee, who were charged with the
responsibility of organizing the govern
ment underthe Topeka Constitution; also
his labors as Clerk of the Senate under
that Constitution. His labors were untir-
ing, and were unrequited. 1t is proper
that he should be appointed to a position
where there viii be something besides la
Dor and censure attending it. Mr.. G. is
one of the best penmen in Kansas Ter
ritory. As business man he has but
few equals, and his records viii require
no revision committees" to prepare them
for publication. We are under obliga-
tions to him for valuable documents dur
ing the extra session of the Legislature
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-19
Lee,urs By Rev. Ephraim Nute.

Lecture by Rev. Ephraim Mute.
1t was our pleasure last evening to listen
to lecture from Rev. Ephraim Mute, de-
livered before the citizens of South Read
ing, in which he gave vivid picture of
his experience in Kansas. Mr.. Mute, as
is generally known, early settled in Kan
sas as pastor of the Unitarian Society at
Lawrence. Being an ardent friend of
freedom, he soon became an object of ha-
tired to the Slavery Propogandists, and
finally was taken prisoner, and only es-
capped death by a seeming Intervention of
Providence. He is now in the East, where
he will remain until the spring opens,
when he will return to his old eompan-
ions, to the scene of his many trials, and
to his pastoral charge.
He began his lecture by giving a de-
scription of of his passage from ST. Louis
up the Missouri River; which account,
though brief, was rich in important in
formation, and afforded not little food
for indignation, and now and then, for
mirth. Arriving at Lawrence he gave a
very clear statement of its situation, ap-
pearance, the kind of people he met, and
the welcome he received. Then followed
an account of Kansas life; turning main
ly upon the difficulties by which that vir-
gin Territory was beset, and its honest,
iberty-loving citizens robbed of peace,
property, all political rights, and, often,
of life itself. We were particularly i'm
pressed with his picture of the first meet
ing of the citizens of Lawrence, when
they learned that the city had been DOOM
ed to destruction. 1t was no holiday
gathering it was a meeting where men
must devise means to protect themselves,
their wives, and children, their all, from
the most imminent danger. There was
not much said they looked into each
others faces, feeling that deeds, not
words, were now wanted. Portraits OF
Lane, and others of the leaders, were
drawn to the life, and let us into the very
heart of their characters and aims.
He then passed to an account of his
own arrest and imprisonment; told us
whom and what he saw while a prisoner
what conversations he had with the ene-
my. and what he overheard, which re-
vealed their dispositions, purposes, and
daily transactions. This portion of the
narration was intensely interesting, as the
personal narration of an intelligent, active
man, must always be, when he has him.
self played SO conspicuous a part, and
been so deeply involved in the events he
portrays.
He closed with touching tributes to the
memory of several of the prominent per-
sons who early fell in the struggle, and
who, in coming day, will be looked up
on as martyrs to liberty.
Mr.. Mute is very pleasant speaker
fluent, yet concise, eminently fair and
candid, and we hope may be induced to
repeat his lecture in many of our New
England villages. He imparts clearer
idea of the real state of things as they
are and were in Kansas than we have been
able to gain from other sources.-COr. BOs.
ton Journal.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-19

There is story In Washington too good
to be lost, about the Presidents troubles.
He invited the Cabinet together and sub
mitted to them the question between
Walker and the border-rufians. No one
said word.
Why, damn itiD exclaimed our some
what irrisated Chief Magistrate, ~ be-
lieve. yon are ali looking for the succes-
sion, Just Ike Walker"
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-19
0rThe House of REPRESENTATIVES, or.

U The House of Representatives or
ganized on the 7th inst, by electing Mr.
On, of South Carolina, Speaker. The
vote stood: Orr, 128; Grow, 81; scatter
ing, 13. Mr.. Allen, of Illinois, was
elected Clerk, receiving the same vote as
Mr.. On. Mr.. Glosbrener was elected ser
geant at arms, and Mr.. Hocky, door-keep-
er. Mr.. Clusky was elected postmaster
by resolution.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-19
Which is Right ?

The Chicago Democrat has correspon-
dent in Kansas who finds it difficult to tell
the truth. Hear him:
1t is true, the aholitionists may con-
troll the new Legislature, and, by law, may
abolish slavery in the State, with COM
penSation. The Laurence Herald, how
ever, edited by Brown, Walkers main in
strument in bringing in the AbolitiOnists
to vote at the late election, declares that
they a0iH tollo,0 this up Nth refusing to cote
for tie aet0 Legislature to organize the Ter
ritory into State.''
While Republican letter-writers and
journalists are laboring to prejudice the
public against us because we are in favor
OF, not only electing members of the "Leg-
islature," but all the officers under the
Lecompton Constitution, the Democrats
correspondent charges US "with refusing
to vote for the new Legislature to organ
ize State"
Every reader of the Herald of Freedom
knows that in our issue of July last, and
in every number which has followed when
We have mentioned the subject, we have
advocated voting for all the officers under
that Constitution, with view the more
effectually to kill it. In regard to the
abuse of the Republican letter-w writers
two weeks will not pass away until they
are each occupying the same position with
US; will be declaring they were always in
favor of the measure; and will be writing
their respective journals that we are the
only person in Kansas who opposed it al
the outset, provided they continue to act
in the future as in the past.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-19

lSTRATIOg IN
ERfEkfRlMfoI5hRfs R9fEfikf MI5R z
a full account Of
p, Climate, Pro-
TitOry, transae-
uors Reeder and
g, Personal Rem
Battles and Out
cnt actors there
Dim II. GIHON,
by. Geary. Care
tl Documents Oh
ate at Washing
. lssion of the Au-
| INVASION OF
the captnre.trial
te prisoners; the
Missouri Border
, and Others; the
GOV. GEARY
nc proceedings Of
the Pre-Slavery
lion Of National
3 of kGasds dur
ous. Reeder aud
Is, Outrsges and
RI Of the United
be, on the receipt
IsCoUNT TO THE
ted. Price in
;, Publisher,
Philadelphia.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-19

-" Published =.
tpon its third year q
led state of cur 81 :
Entee Ee an earlier no, No.
Eineipal editor ,Ds ~,
peeior orefthe Atro,,p y
N this county, ana
as a sehooi-f -felIov
kse. in this rilla..'
the Goaneautr,,,.
fper in the wcster,
In there he wen,
= with the arox.a
Pr Of his talent sod
T p State And mo.,
that cause, .horss
fdversion from tie
ftifeation of bi.Is
| lot'sa Of his course
feat majority Of the
PSI. seem to adoD,
called in que.,ian
I've been obliged ta
rad Of Fs4lom i
|evoted to the be.,
frtily wish its ener'
ar patriotic laboa
EeUtrdi.
lsas. comes to 4.
! Of the Free sts.s
rritors. The in.
well az elsewher.
Free State rank.
ie paper, is nows
man code and af
not the case. Itk
State cause, ami
chmentso ofsIsye.
3esard to the paper
s existing, which
Sy in kansas--both
nent Of the same
s- The cause of
bile the Herald Of
les of going into
hors. Represents
possession Of the
position has main
should be receg-
n should be had
a., Register. hds-
der Of this paper
being DESTROYED d
have also read
rought against il
we have not been
for these accuse
z advocate Of the
nd further than
to being the sd-
IL has maintained
It's whole career
5 editors, to their
red to portray the
histry. which, In
party stife. is Ger
TO those wishing
as- we would rec
DON as a Journal
single subscri-
ten copies, and
$500. Address
h. T.-A6re4ci.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-19

rTWe are indebted to the Boonville
Obssrer for an advanced copy of synop-
sis of the Presidents Message, which ap-
pears in our issue this morning.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-19

fully and thoroughly recognized in spirit
as well as in letter, in the adjustment of
the Kansas difficulty.
We. think it not at all unlikely that
Senator Douglas, or some other promi-
nent member of the Democratic Party,
viii Immediately upon the meeting Of
Congress, submit an enabling act, author
izing the Territorial Legislature to sum-
mon a Constitutional Convention and
provide for the speedy admission of Kan
sas as State. This would evade the
whole difficulty, satisfy the rational and
moderate portion of the whole country
and bring this long and vexatious contest
to satisfactory conclusion. Unless some
such course is taken we see no way OF
avoiding the renewal of the disturbances
and collisions which have already done SO
much mischief, not only in Kansas, but
in the country at large.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-19

nThe counties North Of the Kanszs
rivsr pOlled 5.s62 votes; those scasa
pcIlsl 5,616.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-19
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CITY, DAILY,
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bankers and
tended TO. All
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bitch. All loss
ii at this Office.
SON. Agent.
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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-19
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of deeds, not
patronage ana
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Afactory and de-
IRE may be found
md Stationary
cylinder Steam
Iron Maehin-
ar Saw Mills.
Mills, with new
IBOlts. General
kle Mills. Steam
Files. Finished
kings. Castings
Z Screw Cutter.
Nm Importation.
brk, etc, etc.
|ublic generally,
able 10 keep up
Ssye largely in
firm, and have
he West with
hment.
T. CHALMERS.
!. FRASER.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-19
rERxs.-.ss.eo PER AsNUn. IN ADVANCE

Here shall the Press the Peoples rights maintain
Unaw'd BY party, snd unbribed By gain,
Pledged but 20 Truth. 20 Liberty and LsW,
yo Favsr sways Hs. and No FesF shall sEe.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-19
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manned place.
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or three years
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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-19

|BERrHouD.
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IL Is under
hditions.lty
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bnd the most nn.s
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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-19

The following dispatches We copy from
the n. Y. Tribune of Dec. I'd. They con-
firm those published in our last:
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1857-05-30
New Orleans Advertisements.
HARDWARE AND sutr cuANDLERr
SAMUEL LOCKE,

rs receiving from the manufactures Of
/ the North and from EUROPE direct, the
largest and most complete stock Of Hardware
ever offered in lhi. market, and hc j. oilefiug
It a, the very lowest market faie, hy wholesale
and retail H., stock consist IN part, Of the
following. via. SEQ tons Of English Iron of
assorted sizes 1000 bundles ut sheet Iron,
assorted numbers 1900 bundles OF hoop
Iron. irem . 60 ! inrhrs 40 tons OF hnr
Amcrean Iron, assorted sizes. m ousehoie
Anyils. patent eAaia Wees, solid brass box
ces. colief.kcyed ant bcurh Wees cast iron
Pipes and niche, in diameter wtough;
IRON welded Pipe, all sizes cart and wagon
Avic>, htaliers' Copper sheet zinc, sre'tef
Tin plate. Block TN, srciier Solder, Lead;
Lead ppc, all sizes, sheet Lead, drop and
buck shot, 90 tons Of pure white Lead French.
Xluc PANT, lack green, yellow and red Pant
ground IN oil boiled aud raw ldnsced oil;
fir, proof PANT Japan, cepal, coach. hfgh,
and black Narni,hc-. sand aud emory Paper
patent Dryers; paint. wh,ie@ash and other
Brushes 5000 kegs OF cat Nails, assorted
sizes ship. boat and composition spikes pat
rnt cl,uch Nails a new article. Oasum, tared
sd untarcd -Aee,ng Paper, talkiug MaIleis
and Tools.
CA-Tl \G~-50 ton. of castings such
Pots, Bake Ovens, spiders, >Nllct~, Cart and
Wagon Boxes, french pots. Stoves, of every
description, Furnaces, and lions, 20 casks
CanIdrons Motifs patent Portable tIuldrons.
Cast Iron Bath Tubs, Yard aud t'l.iern Pumps
Gmuacr- Patent Corn Cob and Meal Mills,
~t.h weight,
MINIlIA AND HEMr KOPE-2o tons
Of Nmlm Rope, m sizes from TO 10 dam
ctcr also, all sizes Of iared Hemp rope, Jui"
and cotton rope, rowllne-, sash cord, Patent
str1prd blocks all sizes Corner blocks strap
ed ala uns,rapcd Pump boxes Fan mills,
Corn shelters, tour kind. Kggid Grind stones
Flows Of all sizes; Cultyators, lIarrows
Harrow teeth, Shoyes and spades, all Of the
best makers iIay rakes, ~cythcs, Cradle Scy.
lhc-. Pitch forks and ali other kinds If agrl-
cu'tutal implements that are used.
TIN P1ATE--All kinds Of tin smiths
and Copper smiths tools and machines, for
working Of Copper, TIN, Iuc or sheet Iron,
some of tho machinery ], entirely new, never
before introduced into ihi. market every de-
scrpiion of Findings for LIN smiths, such as
handles. Ac, together with a large stock Of
Jaoau0el ard fianlshcd Tin Ware
Cooper tools Of every description.
Black smiths Tools Of s. kinds.
ship Carpenter, and house Carpenters tool.
of ell. kinds, also machinery for working Of
wood machinery for working ron.
Block tinwafe silver plated. are of single
double and tribe plate Hardware OF every
description
His stock is too extensive to par,icularze
suffice it to say that it would be sufficient to
make six separate establishments in any Of the
Northern cities
Purchasers are invited to examine his stock
contained In stores Nos T. and Front lie.
wee. between Cu,tomehouse and Ben,ile SIS
New Orleans
Jan II, 81, no 81