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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-11-14
Map of Kansas.

We have Just received new map of
Kansas. by j. G. Wells. of New York.
It is a partial copy of Ream's mapof Kan
AS. Wherein it departs from that map,
It departs from truth. ut has sectional
ines on all of the Indian reservations,
which every body in Kansas knows has
rot been made upon the ground, and will
not he until the Indian titles are extin-
.uished. It indicates Railroads, which a
stranger might suppose completed, which
nave never been projected. 1t adds moth
ng to Halsall's or Ream's maps. only
'rrors. Rivers are indicated which do not
Exist, towns are located on this map, in
ONE instances. fifty miles from where
hey are located, whilst others are wrongly
FAMED. Columbia is placed in Butler
county, when it should have been in Mad
son. Franklin is located on this map
'even miles West of Lawrence, whereas
{ is four miles East, and so to the end.
Mr. Wells, has procured a copy right, but
he should be prosecuted for infringing, as
ar as it is correct, upon the copy right of
Nr. Reams. With all its other faults, it
has failed to indicate the location of Ok
ford, a town which the election returns q
how US is the most populous in Kansas.
Joking aside, the map is not only ealcu-
ated TO inislead the observer, and should
rot be bought by the tourist. The only
'eliable map we have yet seen of Kansas,
5 that published by Mr.. Halsall of St
Louis, copies of which we have for sale
1t the Herald of Freedom Office.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-11-14
9s.HRaHant

The first emigraDts to Kansas, who came
here during the year 1854, and early in
the Spring of 1856. came here politically
selfreiiant and hopeful of the future
The Kansas Nebraska bill had held GU
hopes to them that the people majorit.,
Of the actual bonn file settlers in the Ter
ri.nry-shoul.l control the election tbrongl
he ballot box The election held on i,
9Th of Nov. 81. had tendency +.
destroy he confidence of our people /.
sqastfer sovereignty; but it was not unit
the 30th of March following, that we were
fully aroused to our condition Then.
instead of looking to our own right arms
for redress, we turned our attention te
Congress, and asked from that body relief
from the hands of those who would en-
slave us. We petitioned and demonstrated,
and went in person to the President, and
to leading members of Congress, and were
sent away without promise of relief.
Il is characteristic of drowning men.
that they will grasp at straws." The
smallest prospect of relief was laid hold
of with avidity, and the. Topeka Constitu-
ton was framed, and State government
was formed. It was hoped that Congress
would embrace, with great delight, this
mode of helping US out of our difficulties.
and of relieving the administration from
embarrassments. We were doomed to
disappointment, and were turned away
single handed from that body.
We appealed from Congress to the
American people. We felt confident they
would give US assistance; but, unfortunate
ly, the party which espoused our cause
were in the minority.
With no hope from Cohgress-nor any
means of approaching the people again 70,
four years-we were compelled to fall
back upon our own resources, and with
our own brains, work out the problem OF
human freedom for Kansas. Until Con-
gress adjourned, on the morning of ths
4th Of March last, and until the Presi-
dents Inaugural reached us, we had hope
from Washington; but when the news
came to us showing our precise position, /
was then we began to cast about for
method of getting out of our troubles,
without any extraneous aid.
Behold the result! Our victory is morf
than half completed. A new danger, il
the guise of the Lecompton Constitution.
has opened upon us; but orr people are
adequate to the emergency. They arr
now self-reliant, and no power can dis
suade them from looking to themselves
for relief. They ask no special favor
of the American people, or anybod,,
else outside of Kansas. When all peace
full means fail, then they have hop,
through revolution, Let those wretches
who are seeking to impose government
upon the people of Kansas. without thei,
consent, turn aside from their folly, foi
as true as there is God of Justice, they
will be circumvented, and their villainou,
schemes will recoil upon their own heads
The right is bound to triumph, and the
wrong will be redressed.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-11-14
Can't Understand


A gentleman writes us that he cannot
understand how we manage to endorse
Gov. WALKER, and at the same time call
ourself Free State man.. To us it is
more surprising that any person could
have been reader of the Herald OF Free
dom for the past year, and not understand
u.s.
First, then, we in Kansas, are not play
ing second fiddle to any party outside of
Kansas. We have resolved to be self
reliant, and we hope to work out the great
problem of human freedom for ourselves,
without any extraneous aid. While we
are conscious of the willingness of the Re-
publicans to aid us, yet we conceive they
are powerless, and will be so until our
destiny is fixed.
While we have no sympathy for the
paTtg with which Gov. WALKER is con-
nected, yet we conceive the voting policy
inaugurated by him. was the true policy,
because it had enabled the people to do
for themselves what Congress had failed
to do for us. Though not endorsing his
entire administration; yet his refusal to
employ the troops to collect the taxes; his
ceasipg to allow the people to be harrassed
with judicial writs; his decision in regard
TO the qualification of voters; his action
in regard to the fraudulent election returns;
and his action towards the Constitutional
Convention do meet our appreciation, and
so far we endorse him. His attempt to
organize Democratic party in Kansas;
his marching of the troops against Law
renee; and some of his remarks incon-
siderately made, we do not approve; but
as the good overbalances the evil we can
not do else, in the main, than approve OF
his administration, which has fewer faults
to commend it to popular favor than that
/ of any other administration which pre-
ceded him in Kansas Though Gov.
GEARY designed to do well. yet he made
many mis-steps.. We were satisfied of his
honesty of purpose, as we were with
Reeders, so we stood by them when al
most every other anti-slavery press in the
country was denouncing them. Those
presses changed their action and express
sion towards those gentleman, as they will
be compelled to do, by force of circum-
stances, towards Gov. WALKER. We shall
have the satisfaction Of keeping fright
on
Those presses and individuals who are
so bitter against us viii have occasion to
regret their policy. Reader, mark that.
Were we disposed to be time-serving we
could go before the wind as we'll as our
Contemporaries. It is not pleasant to rest
under the imputation of being mercsnary
in our motives, nor with having sold out"
10 Gov. Walker, or with syeophancy, nor
treachery to our principles; but we prefer
resting under all these, and have the con-
sciousness of being right. to the other
course, and be wrong, as we feel and know
we should be.
Pecuniariiy we know that we have sus-
tanned loss of many thousands of dollars
by our independence. Subscribers have
not flowed in upon Us they would had we
been the echo Of the popular impulse; in
stead of steming torrent of opposition.
Henry Clay said he had @rather be right
than President" We had rather be rigllt,
aoitl.oas a subscriber. aLau surons ,eids ma
toa of them at our herks.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-11-14
fcsedins such election. and in the dist let

fceediBg such election, and in the dist fct
or precinct in which he offers to vote, for
twenty days next before the said elect on,
and shall be citizen of the United Stat es,
or shall have declared his intention to
become snch.
Then proceed to make all necessary
rnles ard reguia Tors tonrhirg such elec
Tor. raining he ';me. providing for tbo
a;<trc.aa Of the Terri'o-y. the arrofn'
no. or i.i ,ns tho ;ssr;r.efa Pc M
'inr nv tho Cove ~. he u,arrer of 70
'n-rs. rs we'll rs the mode IF voting and
all other proper provisions which the
LEGISLATURE will readily suggest.
| Il has also been proposed. that the Leg
islature. assuming the same powers of the
preceding one, make provisions for the
converting of new Convention, and for
the formation Of new Constitution. and
that sueh Constitution he hurried through.
and he sent np 70 Congress with the one
framed nv this illegitimate Convention.
Both of these plans might he adopted
at the same time. and the people might he
authorized to vote upon the bastard Com
stitufioD at the same time they were elect
ing Delegates 10 new Convention.
To ms something of this character seems
The only practical way of getting opt of
our present troubles. The Constitution
now framed represents the views of less
| than twO-thirds of the Convention franz
ingit. That entire Convention reflects the
views of a very small minority of the
people of Kansas, not exceeding two
thousand voters out of population of
more than twenty thousand. The Legis-
Iature about TO assemble, representing full
1900 of The people of Kansas, pratest-
ing in legal form against that Constitution,
with the Endorsement of the Governor:
and the people of the Territory, in obedi-
ence 10 law OF that Leg isiature, render
ing their votes very generally against it,
in the proportion of twenty, and perhaps
double that number against it TO one for
IT. it seems 70 rs that the President, nor
Congress. would not dare TO do else than
reject that instrument. Indeed, should
they do else, instead Of silencing the clam
ors of the people of Kansas. they would
find our difficulties revived anew, aud
Kansas soil would be again wet with the
blood of her own citizens, shed in defence
of their Just rights.
Whether Gov. Walker will convene an
extra session of the Legislature is an i'm
portant question, which we shall answer
in another article.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-11-14

OF The first snow of the season, il
Lawrence, was on the morning of the 9Th
inst, when fakes were seen in the air, and
small quantities were found on boards
and timber. A similar "cold spell'', we
recollect, occurred on thesthof Nov, 1854
In '55 we were visited by still worse
storm about the 14th of November. Each
ofthose periods were followed with fair
weather. Last yeara cold storm came on
about the middle of November, and was
kept up with slight abatement until late
in FEBRUARY.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-11-14
Zee Sac pelegats conzsnton.

A Delegate Convention of the Free
State party, viii be held at Lawrence, on
Wednesday the I'd of December at 10 o.
clock, "A. III.
Two Delegates are authorized TO each
member of the State Legislature. The
object of this meeting is to take into con-
siderstion the present political position
Of the Territory. A fall representation is
requested, as questions of vital importance
will come before the Convention.
g. w SMITH, C7s,sa-
G. w. Hutchinson See. Teri Cona'tee.
j. p. RoeF, Clr'a State Ea. Com
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-11-14
cryssaI:zine sugar.

Some person has taken out patent for
;rystalizing the saecharine Of the Chi
lese Sugar Cane. e g g
Ia substance, it is simply the addition
of tannin, after clarifying with alkah.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-11-14

Or Leavepworth Is growing more rap
idly than any other city in Kansas. she
has now population numbering between
5000 and 5000. Beautiful buildings are
erected up and down the river for mile
and half, snd back for nearly mile'
This city is destined to be the largest Il
Kansas, and in ten years will probably
contain over 5000 inhabitants.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-11-14

@0ur paper has been considerably
delayed this week, partly on account of
the sickness of one of our compositors, but
principally to obtain the latest, and most
reliable news in regard to our Territorial
prospects.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-11-14

GIVE have a No. 4 Little Giant Corn
md Cob Mil, entirely new, which we
sill sell at St Louis prices to close the
t..ffic. I.istheiargest size manufactured,
and is worth $50 IN St Louis.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-11-14

or We purchased a pair of burr Mill
stones in 81. Louis last week, which We
shall attach to our engine, for grinding
purposes, as soon as it arrives, in the
course Of few DAYS.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-11-14

OF We can supply any number of
copies of the Herald Of FfeecIozn this
week, in wrappers for mailing, for five
cents copy.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-11-14

or The weather has been unpleasant
most Of the time for nearly month. Il
is very uncomfortable for movers who are
obliged to camp ont
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-11-14

OF Postmasters throughout the States,
are especially requested to act as sgsn,=
for the Herald Of Freescsa.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-11-14

ftF Read our articles headed "Th,
c isis, : THE Remedy, and .Hope froII
Gov. Walker
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-11-14
= these denons Of the dave power. and

by these demons Of the slave power, and
now when we were aatiering ourselves
that the victory las won, this action Of
a bastard Constitutional Convention is
imposed upon us, and all seems lost
Bnt is itsc? L fhere 10 means of. RS
care firm eur present dilemma Nus
we seek TO regain ibrouei' revolution thai
.owhich Ws are ertisle'l 'el.y 6gh- p
o-shall u< seek lyrPaeibIe naoa,x 9
'cfss, the v'llaiit Y nf oure ens mis- 2
:. other article. headed 'tT'he I. m .ds y
ue have given orr own Plan of action.
which we think the people generally will
approve. Read it.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-11-14

fJThe Ls1uea,corth Tines has changed
hands. Mr.. CRozIEE having sold out to
Mr.. VAUGHS.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-11-14
An Inquiry and Answer.
GAZETTE OFFICE. RoCKToN, Ill J

UAZETTE OFFICE, ROCkTON. ILL 4
October 26;h, 1857.
g. W. BRowN-DEAR SIR :-Will yol.
please inform us what has become
GEORGE w. GRAY & Co, who ADVERTISED
Saratoga City for sale. Are they OF
earth, and do they pay for advertising?
We can get no returns from them, al
though We sent them our bill some time
ago. Unless they pay us soon, we shall
advertise them as scoundrels. ANY in.
formation in regard to them will be thank
fully received. Yours Truly,
FUNK & PHELPS.
Geo. ". Gray came to our Office some
time last Summer, and, without leave, Sc
up and worked off a quantity of hal.
sheet posters, using our paper, ink, types
and press for them, and also set up and
inserted an advertisement-he being p
practical printer-without our knowledge,
in the Herald OF Freedom. We felt he
was practicing an imposition upon th'
public, and as soon as the fact came to oui
knowledge, we took the advertisement
out, and requested payment of him for the
job and advertising. Thus far we hav,
received no attention from him. After
our refusal to work or advertise for
him gratuitously, we heard from him re-
peatedly denouncing us and our paper ii
villainous terms.
1t is possible he has paid other printers.
but our own impression is that our expert
ence, and that of the Rockton Gazettp,
and every other newspaper in which he
has advertised, are identical.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-11-14
The hmsay.

It is proposed to convene an extra ses-
sion Of the Territorial Legislature, with a
view of meeting the contingency which
ire late Constitutional Convention has
thrown upon the people, by legislative
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RANGING IN PRicEs from
ESQ - $1,000.
mch17 -du NO. 81 MAIN STREET.
Rsal ESTATE Ter Sals % . Dargsan,
JOHN oTANNUD,
Once In the City Rseordsr's O1es, Ksokuk.
OTIS and In block 90, between Sth and stA
IL stsests, on Exchange.
Also, 80 feet fronting % sth street, by 1856 fest
deep 70 alley, between hank and Tinsa-will SECS
b good for business locstions.
Also, SO feet 3th street., b. Toe feet dssp. ~
tween Timea and Dsmoihe.
Lots and 10 in block 1885, On Concert street, ~
tvssa 18th saa llsh. beautifully situated for
aWsllipgs.
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miles from the old llnitss splendid lssseiea
fer garden and privsss dwelling. 70 lay out h
lets which could b. sold Immediately. Terms cosy.
Aleo. 10 aerss u niles 3ron old city l.is-
Alse, u asres n Gasdsadals, niIss fres Old
city liaits, on the railroad neas Elmwood. Ceuld
- laid sat In lessasd sold soea.
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eth with two story bsiek hoaas, good rsons, eel
lar and porch, with never failing we'll Of geo1
water.
Also : three story brick building On ST. strss&,
- By % feet deep, In block, and new rentsds u
81 49, per annam Tor ene year. only occupied Ia
/ furniture WASsrSons by Duucon Co.
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snd Jehnsoa. wa make good hasinsss lots.-
1erns reasonable.
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10. oeersd for sale u this esy: ysr psstisslars
applyto JOHN SIANNu9
/ In Recorders Omss. ess. stA > JsAnssa-sts.
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EsSanuAss Z, 1857.
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