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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-10-10
The CITY

The STEAMBOAT CoLLlsIoN-Fye PEI.
sans Dro,oned-On Sunday morning abopt
daylight, as the Key City was ascend
ing the river near McColum's above La
Crosse, the Ben Coursin was descending
Both whistles sounded the pilots signals, but
owing to some misunderstanding between
them, the Ben Coursin kept right in the
course of the Key City. As the pilot of that
boat saw the Coursin was coming on them at
full speed, he ordered the engines to be re-
versed, but it was too late. The Ben Cour-
sin struck her in the bow with great force,
breaking her jackstaff, but doing no further
injury. The Ben Coursin, however, was bad
ly broken up, and sunk almost Immediately.
Most Of the crew and deckers escaped, but
one family Of five persons, German cmigrants,
who were asleep in the back part of the boat,
were drowned.
No blame is attached to the Pilot of the
Key City, Mr. Arnold, for this ill-fated coils
ion. He gave the regular signals, and was
backing at the time the Ben Coursin struck
her. The Pilot of that boat states that he
could not manage her, owing to the defect in
the wheel, or signals and that it was unavoid-
able on his part. The Ben Coursin was an
old and crazy boat, and when she struck the
Key City, mashed up, to use the expression
of a passenger, &c like a rotten pumpkin"
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-10-10

G% Every man was created for some pur.
pose. a SD ssa 81 - = ,'3l
.bsa14 1sE:
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20
n Joseph C. Anderson. on nomi-

h Josepil C. Andersen. on noni-
mating the gallant Captain (Robinson) J.
saiI he deserved the suifrag-s OF that body
on account of his conductat Hickory Poin,
-h. having been wounded IN that engage
ment. lie was chosen sefgean, by all but
two votes. The Free State men arc iinpris-
soEed for their participation in that affair,
committed and sentenced 10 long terms oil
Imprisonment. The pro-slavery men are
raised and honcred by o;fice.-Heraid OF
Freedom.
Don't take it so hard. Mr.. Brown. Col.
Harvey. the man that tried TO capture Rob-
inson ard couldn't. was raised" to an Of
6ca by Gov. Geary. while bis men were
imprisoned. Besides. Mr.. Brown. you
must learn to discriminate between gentle
men and cut-throa,s. Captain RS men
were gentlemen-Uhite men /; his -oppo-
nents, graceless scoundrels, if anything. a
grade below the negro. Hence the DIS
sinction shown.
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20

CAfTURE OF AN ABOLITION iNcts.
DIARY.-The Louisville Courier oi ,bs
i3ih u't-' says, the Rev. Wm. Anderson,
Preacher of the Methods. Church OF III,
North, and chief of the Abolitioaists Of
Madison, Indiana. was captured while o.
board the steamer Telegraph. His CAT.
pe'-t"g was found to lie filed with incep.
diary documents, proving that he had ttra
engaged III running of slaves fIcm ii.
neighLoihood OF Carrollton kcn,u,Ly-
The papers found in his Possession also
duplicated many distinguished Nor,!rrs.
ers. lie was taken yesterday by tho
steamer Superior, TO CaIrelllon. wb,r.
5000 have tsen offered for Lis capinr. AID
arrest.
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20

LITTLE DoRRrTr.-A copy OF this work
has been received from the publisher. II
is Dickens last. and like all his works a
rich literary gem. Dickens has style
peculiarly his own, which gives to his
works freshness exceedingly pleasing
to the peruser OF light literature. We like
his writings. and believe our readers would
form similar opinion upon an exarnina-
tion of the pages of Li,,lc Dorrit. Il is
illustrated. and neatly published by T. d.
Peterson, l02 Chesnu, street Philadelphia.
Price, so cents.
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20
The Turf-ths AnsriIaa. Hs1.s, !,
England.

Bells Life in London, of ,b. Gil, :,
says that an effort has been mad. ,ob ''
about a match for s. ,0o0 betw.s, ,aa
gii.f and an American horse, four MI
weight Tor age; or TO make two maIch
10 run Que ln-ihe spring. tie othrr !. IS
autumn, E5.OG0 each match. 4 en.! as
pondous OF the London SUNDAY tt.
writing froaI Newmarket saws;
The American horses here, the ,,
~ OF DIR. Ten Broos. under lie -.
his private trainer. Mr.. Palmer a.. u
considerable curiosity and in,,r-,, eAlls
especially from, the contnusd runn,. ave =.
our co'einrorarles of the desire 10 br;nll
about match for large sum of rnoa-s
with any English horse at wriekr fa-'asf ,sf
over a large scope Of ground. Tb. 80.
al present. consists oil the following LOT.rs
viz: -''-cs
Lecompte, ch. b. by Boston ou, Of Es.,
8 years. " 1''s''
Prior, ch. b. by Glencoe. out of C;p.v. .
years.
Prioress. b. {. by Sovereign, Out Of Rec,
3 years, ''se''
b. {. by Slane, out Of Hiss F.,s.,,
yeariing.
AT present they have done no sever,
work since their arrival in England
fhelr daily exercise consists of cal,rriu,
and walking, none of them having been .
halt speed gaiiope; IND if the anxie,v q
t'ing about a match Is not met with CORE,
{, LING "plu k" on our side, we si.s.i h,
very mn,ch deceived. as to the pfesen, 3 n
eaFances, the pretensioas OF any OF ,l.n
r. formidable. Prior Is e.,
'hor'-leeged horse, und is very likely II,
pet OF the lot, though rumor poins 10 L..
compte Is being tie real YANKEES G;,'
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20

A CHANCE FOR Gov. GEARYs TRoors.
= S. Il. Wood is the conductor of party o:
eini grants 10 Kansas, which will leave
Mount Pleasant, Iowa, about tine 20lh.
Mr.. Wood wriies:-,. II is believed that
we can concentrate 1000 actual settlers al
Mount Pleasant, I,wa, by the 20,h. Gov.
Geary will have good tlrie lnprsonlng
us all" The Cincinnati Gazette states
;ilai seyeral horticuitufists of that city are
filing large orders for fruit and other trees
- be sent 10 kaus ,s.-EIehange.
This se!c-same S. n. Wood is the very
individual upon whom Sheriff Jones serv-
cd writ, which was fofcibly resisted by the
people of Lawrence, AMI Wood rescued
from the hands of that officer. which ac-
lion on the part OF the law-dcfiers finally
led to the nearly fatal assassination Of Mr.
Jones. We shall see If Gov. Geary ex-
ereises the aiaeritry in the enforcement OF
tEe law, as ho consirues it, towards this
rerrobs;e and his gang, as he did in a
recent instance wherein his Interference
was wholly uncalIed for. Perhaps bis
eXcelicncv may view the wrIts against
Wood as another instance of judicial in.
Justice, aud therefore let him slide. II
such be The case, the judiciary are an un-
necessary bur,Iien that had better be dis.
pcnsed with.
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20

MuRpER.-Wm. Elliott, an old man
who was given tc dissipation. was bru,ally
murdered short time since at the house
Of man named Finn, on Stranger creek,
in the vicinity of Mt. Pleasant in this
county. Mrs. Finn, her husband, and a
man named Sullivan. VINO is the father of
Mrs. F., were all concerned in the mur-
der The parties have been held to bail
in the sum Of $4,000 each. which not be-
ing able to give. they still remain in GUS
tody.
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20
E8- The Topeka bogus lecislatu

sB- The Topeka bogus Legislature
was cut short in mil career by the appear
ance Of the deputy United States marshal,
who arrested the gang, sixteen in number
who were taken before Judge Cato at Te-
cumseh. where they were held TO bail III
the sum Of five hundred dollars each.-
Gov. Robinson. .deeming prudence TIE bet
ter part Of va lor, did net make his appear
ance at the Free State Capitol, nor Meth
er did the elieu,enant-9overnor.
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20

s9 a runor has reached us. whic.
we hope i. incorrect. that james w. String
fellow, Esq. formerly citizen Of tins
place. WAS frozen ai,nos, to death. while
on buffalo hunt in Kansas.-Braasacick
t.m.) Gazette.
Il is true that Mr.. S. had a narrow es-
cape. He was exposed for eight days
withou, food or shelter, bu, fortunately es
capped with no more serions injury than
that of his feet being severely frozen.
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20


LOVE AFTER MARRIAGE; and thirteen
otler choice Nouvellettes OF tie Hear
By Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz.
Z. 3. Peterson has in rress, and will
issue Oh The 3ist instant, the above ad,ui.
rable work Mrs Hen,z was one of our
most successful writers. All her " orks
are written with much power, and have a
classic beauty and dietion OF style wh;c!.
cannot fai! to give them all high place ia
tho literature of our land H,.r charac
lers have fascinating originality. marked
pecuIiarities, and an air Of truth to nature
about them. The beatty tone of her
stories makes them safe as well deligLt-
ful reading, and we can safely and warm
ly recommend this volume to all who de-
light in agreeable fctions.
The work IS published complete in one
large duodecrmo volume, neatly bound in
cloth, for 81 25; or in two volumes, paper
cover, for 81. On the remittance OF the
price Of either edition, the book will be
forwarded, post paid, by return mail-ad-
dressT. B. Peterson, 102 Chestnut street
Philadelphia. Pa.
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20
Getting Soeiabse.

Brown, of the Herald of Freedom. is
getting excrucialingiy familiar. A few
days since we received the following spec
linen Of bis familiarity:
saawsSSE sN's nNNIggRsaaY pARTY.
The eomplin,eafssof .Nr. and .MrS. BRows,
requesting The company OF roURsELF AND
LADY at a7-~--@--Ss-.s--1-~-~------------
Social Reunion Party.
to be held an consnleoaordftOn of the Nnni-
.uersary of The Birthday Of FRAsKL1S. al
The
HERALD OF FREEDOM OFFICE,
in Laurence. on
THE EVENING OF THE 18TH OF JANUARY
Attentions from such quarter, are
viewed by US in exactly the same light a:
though they We're extended by free ne
groes, and we would as soon reciprocaie IL
the one instance as the other; for we max.
no distinction between .' freedom shrek
ers," be they white or be they black
Those who preach the equi'ity OF the tw'
aces, should be judged according TO lhei
doctrines. We would as soon !" oursei
and lady" should attend 'niggrr shin
Dig" as that they should be present at ;
:. Social Reunion Party, held a, the Her
aid of Freedom Office" As we are no
ia the habit of receiving or ccuntena ncine
such fa.niliari,ies from the tolored popua
ton. Mr.. and Mrs. Brown" will doubt
less see the proprieiy of emitting our names
! in .heir future lists Of invitation. p
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20
Icopt:n,,ed to next week.1

Two MEN FRozE TO pEArH.-sFe
learn, says the Leco.ng;oH Union. from a
party OF men just arrived from off sur
veying expedition, that two men belong
ing to Mr.. Cobnrn's company of survey
ors. by the name of William and John
Purcell, were frozen to death short time
SINCE
Our informant says thai every exertion
was made to save them. We extend our
sympathy to their bcreayed parents and
iTieads
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20

EF II is run.ored that the Tor rka Be.
gus Free State Legislature failed to 81, 81
according To The Proclamation OF Cor
Robinson. cause why2 no one just DOW.
seems 10 know. Robinson was away. and
Roberts, tie Lieut. Govcncr il iz sand. re.
Eudiated the movement as unuise and i'm.
poihic. Ihcn we suppose the Free S:as
Constitution is dead, dvfunct atd damned
as II should have be.n long ago.
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20
% sIr. E.. C. Davis srr;r.a IN a.:

E8- AIr. E. C.. Davis arrived in tb;,
city late last evening. under charge Of Il.
Sheriff. We received The following card
from him, which We give to the public:
Il CARD.-.lsssrS. Pfolts g. Ca7G,f.
i am now in tls city, and only brsptak
The indulgence of tie public TO NEE, II,
expectations in regard to myself. Wa
you extend TO ne TIE charity of the pres,
un!il l can be heard from. E. c. Davis.
st. 20. Gazette of IA
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20
A Rescue.

Our town was enlirc..ed one day last
week by the forcible rescue OF Il prisoner
from the iron clutches Of the law. A irol-
icsomr young blade. from over the ''drink,
had some time during the past summer, in
some of lis ei!icose demonstrations, be-
come a.nenatle TO the laws Of the august
Territory OF Kansas. Doubtless sur,nis-'
ing the lapse of time had closed the eyes
of Justice TO his peccadiloes. he ventured
once more to visit the realms Of Squatter-
dom. He had not long. however. prearB-
bulated the streets, noting as he passed
the many improvements and greatly al
tered appearance of our town, ere he was
tapped upon the shoulder by the constable.
and an ominous looking document read
aloud, IN tones clear, sonorous and distinct,
and with all due sole;nnity beftiing the
| occasion, for his especial benefit, Ike aiore-
said funeiionary informing Tie transgress-
or, upon the conclusion Of The ceremony
that he would pay personal and particalai
attention TO his temporal welfare Tor al
indefinite period.
Swiftly sped the tidings Of the ares
and with equal speed there gathered 4
score of earnest symrathisers. who s,oD
from frowns and Sowing looks, manifest
ed the exten; Of their Indignation through
the adoption of more practical measures
Quickly several stalwart arms seized upor
and securely held the now nfuriatcd Goa
:t,b'e, AID bade the pri ,onsr fee, witt
footsteps ninble, for a less uncharitabl,
shore, wEo readily availed himself Of H.,
rfof!ered deliverance. Despite Ike bellg
eient display of a repeater. the threaten
iags, iHprecations and desperate struggle
of the constable, he was securely retaine,
il custody by the rescuers, until the fugi
tive safely reached tl.e's other side Of JoG
dan," where on its stormy hanks" h
stood, and coolly placing his thumb upo
his nose, caused his Land to undergo sun
dry gyrations, ,ha, plainly and ,anlaIizlng
ly informed the discontinued officer that h
couldn't come it,
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20
e0- Hoons.-The las, wicked ,hiu,

bk5 IIoops.-The last wicked thing
on hoops is the following: Tie ladl,
hoops are getti. G so wide tl.at il is diff ui
ior them TO get into q railroad ear, mos; Of
them Icing tuilt on tie " narrow gauge
1t will be little singular if fashion should
drive all the travel to The six foot gauge
railroads."
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20

EsS Most of those who visited Le-
compton from this place recently, made
themselves SO agreeable that the United
States marshal insisted upon their return
ing. to be present at the sitting of the Dis
trict Court to give an accoun, OF their par
ticipaton in the Hickory Point affair.
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20

e"A tough" subscriber to country
paper was struck from its mail list. ts.
cause he wouldn't pay up. The dsls'
quen,'s wife insisted wrath:ully, that "sh'
knew what was newspaper law-shs did
the proprietor was bound TO send the pa
per until all arrearages were paid"
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20
Door-keeper-J. II. jackson.

GovERsou's MsssAGE.-Wc find it lm-
possible to lay before our readers the en-
tire message in this number, as it would
delay our paper from getting of in time
for the mails. Comment is deferred until
the proper pen can give It tAat excorla;ion
it deserves. We regard it as subtle re-
hash, with few exceptions, OF all the alb
clifton winnings that have been going OF
over the actions Of the pro-slavery settler:
in Kansas.
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20

BES~ AT city hotel yerdant looking
chap sat dow TO take .'some fIlin," wal
ter presented himself at the back Of lis
chair and politely inquired. Tea or COFFEE
sir e Tea" he answered. "What kind
of tea, sir 2" Greeny looked up in Ito
walters face, "Why. store tea, of course !;
l don't want any Of your sassafras s,uTt'
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20

s George w. Johnson. one of the
largest sugar planters of the Mississippi,
below New Orleans, who died recently.
left an estate valued at not less than 81
000,C00. He has by his will manumi,,ed
ali his slave; 1900 in number. They are
all to ec sen, to Liberia III four years from
lis death. aud each one is 10 be furnished
vita $50.
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20
~ A m;nis,er approached a

~ A minister approached q his
chierous urchin, about twelve years DID,
and laying his hand upon his shouider'
thus addressed him: My son. l belies'
the devil has got hold of you."
II believe be has ioo," was the sIsn'1'
cant reply OF the urcIin.
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20
WANTED.

At THIS OFFICE, TWO INTELLIGENT
"A LADS, one about thirteen, the other hftern
wears old, to learn the printing business. Those
Tho can come well recommended VIII be ana
nly rerannerated for theif vices. II
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20

EsS IL was remark of Themisiotly
that he Preferred marrying Lis dargirtr
to mon wl.o lacked wealth, IatLer ,l.n
one who lacked sense. Had ali fatl.ru
been oi the same opinion. wha, sat Of
fools the world would have been spared
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20

e~ Capt r. De eTrevi!ie, of Charleston. s.
G., IS authorised, to procure snbscfiptiens for
this paper Also, Mr. D. b. B"6o, OF Union
District $, c., now travelling in the Southern
States. They will receipt for the same.
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20

r A petition has been presented TO
the Legislature of Florida to incorporate
company for tie purpose of laying SUBJ
marine telegraph from the Cape Of Flor
ida via Key West to the Island of Cuba.
thus bringing Havana in connection with
the great telcgrapl.ic world.
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20

E% A physician advertised that h
had removed near the churchyard, at tfs
request of his friends. and trusted tha, hb
removal would accommodate many Of bis
patients.
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20
uock ont for the Y.

A cross (thus, ", immediately before the
oatae 81 2niiies that the Subscriber has not paid
for his paptr, and that it is expected he viii
remit the amount dae us by the return mail.
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20

"a nr "ho.y can you, My dear. prefer
punch TO wines a.
Because. my dear. lis so like ma:rimo-
ny, such charming compound of oppo-
size qualities
AYE. my lord. 1 am the weak part, l
suppose"
No, my love. you are the sweet, with
dash of the acid, and no smai. portion
of the spirit
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20

s@ Under the head of ..broken En'
glisb," Paris paper places such LondOn'
ers as sc, smashed up by railroad coils
ions, or financially basted.
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20

E The Chinese are queer peoPi'
to 60 10 market. A man at Canton wrl'e'
home to friend. that .a BeighbOr OF h'
had Jus, laid in his winter provisions
hind quarter Of horse and two barrels o.
bulldogs. The latter sailed to keep.
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20

So The Governors message excludes
from our columns much interesting mat
ter, among which is an article on railroads
tha; will appear in our next issue.
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20

E~ Ex-Governor Shannon has locat-
I'd at Lecosnp,on where he designs divid-
ng his time between the practice of law
and farming
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20

G,xr Mr.. JOHN RANDOLPH, now travelling
in Ihe Soltheru States, is authorised aSe:1
for the Squatter Sovereign. p
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20

Es A wild ca. bank has been started
at Lecompton. Tie bills are signed by "a
Mr.. Wynkoop. as president. and Mr..
Baiiy cashier. The trash don't take.
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20

EI- The editors will be at their post
next week. when tie readers OF the Squa;-
ter may expect more interesting paper.
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20
pRs. ROYAL & OVERS

OFFER their professional services 70 u. ni'
~ citizens of Atchison AMI county: -
RoyalI can be fonnd at all times at ias fos %.
Wons.. ana Dr.. Owens at RosweiI's drug s.''
" uhao NO: pss:sss;osalIy engASsI ts~
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20

E&- Come gel up. i:'s time 10 rise" as
Mr.. Sauizzle said 10 his railroad shares.
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20

ES A daily line of packets is to be
in the spring, between Jeffer-
son city and Weston.
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20
From Lccompton.

We tavc not received in full the pro-
ceedings of the Pro-Slavery Convention,
but understand there was full attendance
thrt-een counties being represented
Col. a. J. Isaacs was elected president,
mud r. Besnett. Esq, secretary. The
proceedings were OF quite al exciting ma,
ture.
The Legislature met and organised at
the appointed time. The Council is pre-
sided over by the former officers, who held
over. They are-Thomas Johnson, pres
jdent; II. R. Rees, president pro ten. /;
Thos G.. Hughs, chief clerk; Charles ii.
Grow. assistant clerk J. Cramor, sers'i
at arms; W. Alley, doorkeeper.
Ia the House. there was spirited con-
test for the Spealiership, hIessrs. Matthias
Anderson, KuykendalI and Waterson be.
ing the candidates. After several unsuc'
cessfu ballo,ings. Mr.. Matthias was final.
ly elected, leading Mr.. Anderson fe"
votes. The following are the officers o
the House elected:
Speaker-Wm. G.. Matthias.
Clerk-Jno. Bishop.
Assistant Clerk-Cap,. Fleming.
Sergean,-a,-arms-Capt. John Robin
son.
Door-keeper-J. II. Jackson.
Capt. Robinson. OF this place, was cleo
ted sereeant-at-arrns with but two dissent
ing votes-a post he richly lnerited for hi
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20

LOVE AFTER MARRIAGE; and thirteen
otler choice Nouvellettes OF tie IIeau
By Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz.
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20
Political SpscuIatioas.

The Lancaster (pa-) Euening Express
of the 18th inst, makes the following
specuIa,ions upon the formation of nav
Cabinet. By NIr. Buchanan. The Express
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20

Social Reunion Party.
to be held ~. consmea,oraftOn of The .4nni-
uersary Of the Birthday Of FRAsKLsS, at
Squatter sovereign., 1857-01-20

lueStlouS Oh puoiIc Interest,"; G!al Gy jufleS
iilpartlally selected the sancti,y OF the
Habeus Corpus; the repeal OF all laws OF
all laws lncoiIsIStant with the Constitution
o! Inc United States and the Organic Act
and the steady administration OF the gov
ernne;t SO as best 10 secure the general
welfare.
! These sterling maxims, sanctioned by
the wisdom and experience of the past,
4 and the observa nee, OF which has brought
our country to SO exalted position among
,ne nations OF the eaFth. will be the steady
lights by which my administration shall be
guided.
A summary view Of the state of the
| Territory upon my advent, with an illusion
TO sone al my official acts, may not te in-
appropriate 10 this OCCASION, and may serve
10 aspire your ccanseis with that wisdom,
ard prudence. by a contemplation Of tile
frigiltful excesses of tie past. SO essential
TO the adoption of measures to prevent
their recurrence and enable you wis-iy tc
| lay ihe broad and solid foundations oI
future commonwealth which may give
protection and happiness to millions o.
lreeEen.
i 1t accords not with my policy or inten.
tons 10 do the least injustice to any citizen
or party o. men in this territory or else
where. Pledged TO DO .' equal and exac
Justice IN my executive capacity, am in
cilEed TO throw the veil Of oblivion owe,
the cTFors and ontrases of the period an,
iecedent to my arrival, except SO far as ref.
terence TO them may be necessary for sub
staniial justice and 10 explain and deveI
ope the policy which has sized the benigf
influences of peace upon Kansas, ana
which if res2e.ldrd 10 BY the Legislature ia
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-10-24
In Encr.

The correspondent of the n. Y. Times
was in error when he stated that the Emil
grant Aid Company was employing poor
men and furnis hing them with means to
pre-empt lands in Kansas, and when so
pre-empted the title was passed over to
the Agent of the Company. We venture
the assertion that the Emigrant Aid Com
pany has not made such an arrangement
with single individual in Kansas or out
of it, and that they hold no lands in Kan
sas outside of the towns in which they
have made investments. Mr. G.. was misin-
formed, basing his information upon pro-
slavery sources, which is quite as excep-
tionabIe as are the statements of the fire.
eaters On the other side. That persons
have settled upon the Indian lands and
sold out as soon as their titles were per-
fected, there is 10 doubt. We believe it
to be gross fraud upon the Land Office
for persons to pre-empt lands for other
purposes than occupancy, and that those
are guilty of perjury who make the oath
with other intentions than settlement in
view; at the same time we are conscious
it is done, and only regret that such per-
sons have elastic consciences which are so
susceptible of being stretched or shrunken
to any desired length.