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The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06
A New Town.

This is indeed fast age, as evidenced
by the new towns daily springing into
being in Kansas. With the heavy emf
grafton and the large settlements made
almost daily in different parts of the Ter
ritory it is but natural that new towns
should be projected. They are necessi-
ty, as much as are towns in the older
States, as they are the centers of trade and
business for their respective localities.
We observe that new town called
Bellevue has been laid out on the north
half of section seventeen, township eight,
range sixteen, of Kansas Territory, by a
company of gentlemen from the Eastern
States, and measures are taken for max
ing central point there for that portion
of tina Territory indicated On the map by
Calhoun county.
A large settlement of Free State men
have located at Bellevue, and Others are
coming, so that in few months the whole
region will be densely populated. A store.
hotel, blacksmith shop and several resi-
licences have already been erected on the
town site, and steam mill is on the way
there. The timber in that region is said
to be plentiful and of better quality than
in most other localities. Stone coal has
been found in the immediate vicinity,
and the south branch of Cedar Creek
bounds it on the south.
Bellevue is twenty-five miles due northof
Topeka, twelve miles west of Grasshopper
Falls and nealy forty miles northwest
of Lawrence. The location is good one,
and viii be almost certain of making a
respectable inland business town with
proper exertions on the part of the pro-
prietors.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06
ruubus,ering a, a Discount.

A despatch from New Orleans, of May
9th, states. that 1.-THE steamer Empire
City is coming up the river, with Gen
Walker and staff on board, they having
capitulated, on the LIST Of May, to Capt.
Davis, of the st. Mary's, and were brought
to Panama by him.
So it seems this fillibustering expedi-
ton to rob the people of Central America
of their possessions, after a two years
struggle, has proved a signal failure, and
Gen. WALKER returns to the United States,
covered with defeat and dishonor. Thsu-
sands of brave men have been sacrificed
at the shrine of his ambition. They were
men, however, whom it was no loss to the
country to Discrepancies who sought
adventure somewhere. If they had not
found an enemy in the Costa Ricans, they
weuld have found it in Americans. Col.
TITUs saw a field there for working of
his surplus chivalry, and thither he went
to gain Immortality. He returns disgraced,
as all persons should from similar sdven-
lures, where the right is not clearly with
the advancing party.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06

CINCINNATI, May 29.-Deputy q Z
Marshal Churchill and eleven assistan,.
left this city last Tuesday, to arrest for,
persons inM fredericksburg, Champaign conn
tn, in this State, charged with harbor;n.
flIzitive slaves nine months ago. The =,
rests were made on "Wednesday. when !.
xrit of kaJeas cofpas was taken out. In,
4.zfore e could be served, the Z. s. office
nth their prisoners were beyond the
sounds Of the county. Another writ wa
4aken oilt in Green County and served lr
tie slssiff. assisted By large crowd az
citizens. The u. s. officers resisted and
several shots were exchanged, but ther
were finally oyerpowered and taken mrs.
oners and brought to Springfield for triaI
for resisting the sheriff, in discharging his
duty. Great Excitement prevailed.
Nav 29.-The u. S. Marshal telegram.
ed the Secretary of the Interior TO-DAY %,
instructions regarding the arrest and i'm.
prisonment of the u. $. officers at Spring.
field but the nature of the instructions re-.
ceiyed have not transpired.
Judge Lcavitt u. S. District Judge. is
sued ha6eas eo,pas to-day and the Mar.
shall has gone to Springfield in this State
to serve it. In case resistance is offered il
is reported that the G. s. troops win he
called out.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06
Grsxinr RapidlY.

There has been no period since the first
settlement of Lawrence, when there has
been ons-third as many new foundations
laid for building, as at present. Go where
you will over the city, you will find prep
arations for building, and workmen actu-
ally engaged ON the same. At this rate,
by Autumn the town will have doubled
its size, and probably Its population
With the doubt now removed, in regard
to our city titles, Lawrence will go ahead
at rate not anticipated by its most enthu-
siastic admirers.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06
wsleo.ns 70 Kansas.

We were favored, few days ago, with
a visit from JAMES WHITE, NJ. D.. Of
Hartford, Crawford county, Pa. The Dr.
is gentleman of position and consider.
BILE influence in Pennsylvania, and comes
here with view of selecting home fer
himself and quite number of his neigk.
bors. He expresses himself highly pleased
with the country, and will undoubtedly
remain among Us if the quiet of the Ter
ritory can be preserved. As an old sub
scriber and friend, it affords us pleasure
to welcome him to our beautiful country
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06
Send die Money.

We are done inserting advertisements
for persons at distance, unless the cash
accompanies the advertisement. In nine
cases out of ten we are never paid. The
result is, our columns are Numbered up
with advertisements, to our detriment,
with no advantage whatever. All persons
wishing TO occupy space in our ADVERT
sing columns are requested to enclose the
money with their advertisements, at our
Published rates, then there is no risk to
run on either hand. We are determined
to do cash business, or none.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06

Aet41nlaS 64SI
An Eastern exchange says that there
are numbers returning from the West,
perfectly disguised with the country, who
will hereafter be content 20 live in land
os improvement and advantages. Tlisis
not unexpected news to US. Werco cur
country an Eaen-as are thihk it IS in
fact--iit would. not sstisfy many of those
who have taken the sackward tail. We
know that some who left their homes in.
the East with the design of pre-empting
land and settling in this Territory, have
come no farther than Leayenworth, or
some of the other river towns, and upon
enquiry, finding that they cannot get
claim within mile of town, well timber
ed, well watered, and perfect in every
respect. they become perfectly disguised"
take the first downward hound boat, and
upon their return home publish diseour-
aging accounts of the whole country.
There is another class of adventures
who are pretty certain of encouragement:
We mean shifting speculators-those who
come here for the purpose of making for
tunes in day by the use of an imaginary
or small capital. We have often heard
people in the East who purposed emigrat-
ing, talking in the most extrayagant man
ner of the ease which fortunes could
be made in the West, and particularly in
! Kansas
Some acquaintance, who by good for
tune pre-empted a claim in favorable
locality, had sold out for thousands; or,
another by specializing in town lots has
cleared a handsome sum, and they see
nothing to prevent them from enjoying
the same good fortune.
With such ideas many come here, and
as matter of course, nine-tenths are dis
appointed, and return to the east with a
woful tale of Kansas.
Such pesons would be positive injury
to us should they remain, and their COM
pany is parted with with pleasure. Few
of those who come with proper an
ticipations, and who are willing to labor
and to wait, ever return. They find q
thousand fields of enterprise wide open
for them. Man is capable of adapting
1 hiTnsalf To any condition of life The
wilderness of Kansas soon becomes a
source of pleasure to him of proper mould,
and nothing gives him more genuine sat
! isfaction than to see the many obstacles
removed, which intervene between him
and civilization. When his mind be-
comes intent on the object, he lends all
the energy he can command, to its fulfil
ment, and soon sees aprosperous country,
rich in all the adornments of true wealth,
as his reward
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06
Hank Rook. 10 Anr Pattern.

Our friend Mr.. DoDswoRTH, the book
binder, has just received PATENT RULING
MACHINE. and very heavy stock of paper
for blank book work. He is now ready
to execute orders for any style of work in
a manner which cannot be else than salts.
factory. He is carrying on business on his
o,0,s account, and must be literally patrOni.
zed. A book bindery was greatly needed
in Kansas, and Mr.. DoDswoRTH has The
honor of being the pioneer in that art, not
only in Kansas, but west of st. Louis.
Success to him.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06
Tbs lEerzoz Hon.e.

We are glad to observe that the Noa.
ROW HOUSE, situated on the corner Of
Massachusetts, and Winthrop streets, in
this city, Is now complete, and was open
ed some two weeks ago for the reception.
of travellers. 1t is fine building, and mas
very worthy and popular landlord. The
cost Of the building was great, amounting,
we understand, to some FIVE thousand
dollars. We trust the gentlemanly prop.ie-
TOR viii be enabled to realize the heavy
investments again in due time.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06

S. B. RICE, Esq. of Albany. n. Y
sends US cent from the new mintage,
which to Kansas proves no value only a;
a curiosity. II is about half the size and
weight of the former coin, is OF color
beween silver and copper, and would be
a very pretty coin if "25 cents had been
stamped On it instead of aoEe cent
Mr.. r. viii accept our thanks for his
favor.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06

Chas. Robinson has withdrawn his float
which he located On the southern portion
of Lawrence. This removes the last
doubt in regard to our titles How much
will our property holders thank him fOI
retarding the growth and prosperity Of
the place, and keeping down the value of
property, in his eagerness to rob them Of
their just rights? othess may forgive
him for this blow, which he has struck at
the prosperity of Lawrence-we cannot.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06

J. d. Woodworth, Esq, formerly Q res
ident of this place, and web known to,
perhaps, majority of the citizens OF New
pors. has Just returned 10 his family who
still reside here. He looks well and hear
~ and IS in prime spirits--is dung vel
in Kansas, and advises Sd who love sla-
very and adors the position Of . slave
holdsr 10 90 e Kansas. Fherejs only T.
he seer faif exhibit of The chstacter Of
the to elasses of men-ene seeking 70
hector and dofaineer over hite men be-
caslse shey have been permitted 20 eai!y
over, whip trade, buy. sell and traffle IN
black men-the other supporting the doc
trine of the equality of man, the dignity
of labor, the healthfalness of industry ana
the honor of men earning Their bread "
the sweat of their brow.
The first class deny the equality Of man,
hold labor dishonorable and seek %. en-
slave the laborer to Justify their pesitlon.
The second class disdain. the naughty
and overbearing tyranny of the other, and
feel that the shareholders should earn
what they consume and relieve the work.
ing men of the burden of sustaining an
unpFofitable set of drones. This class
compose the true nobility of the Territory
and are admitted to be the bone and
sinew of the soil
The men who have been reared IN the
midst of slavery and have sanctioned the
doctrine of holding men in bondage. al
most universally change their sentiments
I I'm favor of freedom, on beholding the po-
sition of honest industry compared with
the brutality of slavery, ignorance and
chains; hence Mr.. Wordsworth recon-
menGs all such to go to Kansas, and there
see in practice what they have read II
theory, and live in prosperity with free
dom's Doblemen, and die in the bosom
of humanity, shouting glory to liberty il
the highest, and death /; eternal death, Il
slavery.-Keatacky Neics.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06

or A. A. LawaEsoE, Esq, has re-
signed the Office Of Treasurer of the En-
igrant Aid Company, which he has filed
with 80 much satisfaction 70 the members
since itsfrst organization. The Company
is reported As in very prosperous condi-
ton There is probability that all the
funds furnished the Company viii be re-
turned a an early day, At heavy adj
vance on the same. 4 claisa viii be pre-
scented to CONGRESS At its next session, and
urged with crest force. asking pay fer the
hotel destroyed n Lawrence By official
violencs.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06
Bridge al Teeunseh.

A friend writes US from Teeamseh that
contract was actually closed .signed,
sealed and delivered !, on Thursday of last
week for the completion on the LIST of
November next of bridge across the
Kansas river at that place, for the sum of
$4,000. Two piers and three arches are
to be erected, the latter to be forty feet
above ordinary high water mark. He
adds that Experienced qnanymen can get
3 good job there now, and that fifty good
stone cutters and laborers are wanted for
the work. Il is said that the citizens there
have tabooed politics, and the members of
each party are now engaged in race to
see which shall add most to the perIna-
nent prosperity of the place. Under free
labor auspices we love to see even Tecum-
sch prospecting.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06
Charlie. Robinson a sl.nasrsr.

We learn that Chas. Robinson has sunk
SO low in the scale of infamy as to resort
to base SANDER upon the members of
our family, in furtherance of his vile p,r-
pose to injure us. Not satisfied with his
former falsehoods, falsehoods proved to be
such by evidence he cannot eontrovert, he
now turns upon the members of our fam
lily, and states that t0hich he knows, as does
every other person soho is acquainted Nth
the persons he calunniates, that 1t is basely,
Enormously and nlalieiously false. We
have no laws to which we can resort to
punish such wretches Popular opinion
shall do its work until change is effected
in our legal code; till then We wish those
who heard him repeat the allegations, to
remember his words, that they may be
used to ensure retribution.
If proof was wanting that Charles Rob
iinson was unfit for his position, and desti-
tute of true dignity and manliness, he has
| furnished the evidence by descending to
the position Of defamer of the female
sex. Though our family were all bad, it
is beneath the dignity of true gentle
man, or even one in humble life, to be-
come their assailant; but when falsehood
is added to the charge, and the motive is
malicious, as in this instance, the crime Is
of ten-fold magnitude. The last straw
broke the camels back" If Chas. Rob
inson has been respected BY the American
people, he can be respected no more
The day of his popularity and glory, and
his position as an honorable man, has set;
from this forth he must be viewed BY the
whole people, as we have seen him for
months, demagogue seeking for position.
No act, however base, viii deter him from
engaging in his wild schemes, so it psem-
ises him present advantage, even if it
costs him the sacrifice of every friend who
has been instrumental in raising him to
the elevated position he has so recently
occupied.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06
sau Coming.

A company. numbering nearly three
hundred persons, viii leave Boston. this
week, for our prairie land. A compan!
viii also leave Buffalo on the 18th inst
If these persons come with the iBisB-
ton Of settling, and becoming permanent
citizens, to assist us in building up a great
prosperous, and free State, we win bid
them hearty welcome. Such men Kan
sas needs--let them come by thousands.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06
AZ Robinson. in his late letter to m

OF Robinson, in his late letter to the
Leavenworth Times, says "those who
signed the letter to Gov. STANTON, with
perhaps one exception" (the italics are
his,) were "loyal to the Free State par.
ty." We have looked over the list to see
who he distr,lsted, and find none Whose
loyalty to the cause has ever been doubt
ed, but the name of Chas. Robinson
which leads the list. The signers of thsi
letter must feel particularly complirnented
at his expression.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06

or We understand that Gov. wALKER,
Sec'y STATION. aad e. O. PERRIN, Esp
accepted invitations from the people o.
Big Springs and Topeka, to speak to then
on public matters, at the former place on
Wednesday of this week, snd at Topeka
on Saturday afternoon.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06
! Raaa Dc Adxsr,iaemen,.

We invite the particular attention
of our readers to the business card of 8
\. WooD & Go, in to-day's paper. Mr..
Wood is one Of our oldest settlers, coming
here, we believe, even in advance of the
New England pioneers. As an energetic
business man he has few equals, and We
take pleasure in recommending him to
the favorable consideration Of those who
have legal business to transact, or in any
other department in which he advertises.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06

A dispatch from yicksburg. Miss, dated
Nav 6, states that the immense sum Of
$4,000 had been subscribed In that city,
the day before, towards purchasing plan
tation for Ex- President Pierce, leaving
onfy 5000 to be subscribed to complete
the purchase, the sum asked for the prop
erty being only 100000. II this state
ment should turn out to be correct, it win
cause many people of this country to be
impressed with the belief that the proposed
Gift is the price guaranteed for the be-
travail of the Free States during the late
administration and surrendering Of the
power and influence Of the General Gov
eminent into the hands Of the slavery
pFopagandisss-Gansaptosps 1tsegrsph.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06
L.vrsnes Pc, CO.

Mr.. wooDwAR., clerk at the Post Office,
informs us that the receipts for letter pos
tsge at the Lawrence Office on Tuesday
morninglast, for letters mailed to st. Louis
were wanting but a few cents of S2z- Al
this rate for the three mails . week the
net receipts Of this Post Office, independ-
eIlt of newspaper postage and border let
ters, would equal $4,7iz a year.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06

Il affords Us pleasure to announce the
existenoe Of good Brass Band among Us,
as eyineed 1t the meeting Of last week
It Is IN evidence of peace and prosperity
to have with us so impo-tsnt 9 eiyiiizs-
tion feature = and We hope it win be sus-
ss;ned.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06

f. A. HusT, Esq. of Wyaadott
informs Us that he is building large FAT
boat capable of carrying fifty tons offreighi
on twelve inches of water, to which he is
attaching two side wheels, and pair Of
engines, with powerful locomotive boiler
for the purpose of navigating and freight.
ing on the Kansas river. BE Is confident
of success.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06

Or The bill pending in the MsssachH-
sets Legislature, appropriating means fOi
the relief of Kansas, passed both Houses
but was defeated by the Governors veto
The majority was not sufficiently large in
the Legislature TO pass it over the veto
so the movement Is defeated.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06

We sre in immediate want of qusr-
tity of seasoned, four feet wood, for oaf
engine. Who will supply US for sS.Sv
per cord? Please deliver a part Of .
without delsy.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06

Dr. LEIBEr Is finishing up the front Of
his store building, now occupied by Mr..
FosD. 4 Is the best looking front in
town. and quite sn ornament to the place.
VIII not others initiate bis example?
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06
Vote or Not Vote.

The CKindomun wishes to know whether
we are in favor of voting for delegates to
the Constitutional Convention. Our DO
sition has been defined repeatedly, and
those who have read our journal under
stand lis. We acish tie people to act Just as
they are disposed, and have no desire to
direct them. For ourself we have boliev-
ed it was impracticable to vote, because
nothing would be gained by it. We think
the same way still. If the entire bona tide
settlers of the Territory could vote we
should be decidedly in favor of going up
to the ballot-box, and by honest means
wrest from our enemies the weapons they
are welding for our permanent enslave-
ment. We are opposed TO standing upon
etiquette when the liberties of a nation
are involved.
The decision of Secretary STANTON, as
acting Governor, that none are entitled to
vote for delegates, save those whose names
are registered, and as not one-tenth of the
free State voters are registered, consequent
" are shut out from the ballot-box,
therefore we think it not wise for those
few who are registered to vote, as they can
gain nothing by so doing, but may COM
promise the position of the party, and in
jure our hopes in the future.
The policy of Gov. WALKER, in regard
to voting on the final adoption of the
Constitution. if approved and acted upon
by the people, viii prevent the sending
up of pro-slavery, or an otherwise OBJ
jectionable Constitution to Congress.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06
Error cozrectsd.

We were in error last week in stating
that Mr.. LaDD was Trustee of the Law
renee Association. The name of Joa
GROVER should have been substituted;
and instead of Mr.. WApE joining ia the
settlement, as one of the original claim
ants, We should have inserted that Of VIZ.
n. BALDWIN.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06

Cbas. Hssf, the murderer Of Mr. Hosf,
has been arrested, at LeaSenworth, sne
was to have been put On trial last Aonds!'
There Is no doubt of his guilt.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06

or We shall publish IN our next an
address on slavery By S. d. HoUsTos. Esq.
Of Manhastan. Il IS already in type and
was only laid aside this week to make
nom for ths Goyeraors Inaugural.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06

or Judge CussIseHaM has reslgnsa
his place as Chief Justice Of the lem
tory Of Kansas.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06

or Subscribers and friends in differ
ent parts of the Territory, viii do US q
favor to keep US fully advised with every
item of general interest TRANSPORTING in
their respective localities. Though there
were fifty local papers in Kansas, the Her.
aid Of FFseAom is just As nuch needed to
supply the great East with news from all
parts of Kansas. Our long acquaintance
in the Territory, and our heavy home cir
culation, with the many friends of the
paper. enablef Us to look over the ,uaoge
field, and see it jast as it is, which we
shall continue to faithfully chronicle from
week TO week, for the benefit of the friends
abroad. Les ali aid Us, then, in gather
ing up the most prominent items of inter-
est, that we may give them the greatest
possible publicity.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-06

Or Maps Of Douglas County for ssls
at this Office.