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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-15

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Some time before the last Topeka
Convention, it was publicly and privately
advocated by many of our leading men.
that the people should at once revive the
government under the Topeka Constitu-
ton, and put it into active operation. and
run the Territorial Government off the
track, at the point of the bayonet. if ne
cessary.
For several days this was called the
Topeka movement. And it was against
this movement, so understood, that reso-
lutions were passed in Leavenworth, Su-
gar Mound, Greeley, and several ether
places, and recommending such action to
be taken as was finally taken in the Con-
vention. by the more prudent part of it,
Immediately, then. our extremists turn
round, and declare they had never advo-
Gated any other policy. So we are all
unanimous for the time being, the
'Walker policy" of the Herald of Free
dom is adopted.
When it is conceded to be impracticable
and dangerous to start Free State gov
ernment. in an open, legitimate manner,
by organizing at the head and so on down
to the extremes of counties or townships,
it is proposed to reverse the order, and ac-
complish the same ends by organizing the
extremes first, and so work up, till we
reach the head, and thus having form and
life, and action, there will be no room for
any other government to place itself.
This plan was advocated at the Conven-
tion, and no objections were urged to it.
We do not know that any such plan was
ever agreed upon, or put upon paper. But
it is reported that Gov. Walker was put
in possession of such scheme, as having
been determined on by a portion of the
Free State party at some time, and had
been put in possession, also, of the docu-
ments drawn up by the leaders. About
the same time, and in corroboration of
this, the Lawrence charter was formed,
containing full and plenary powers for
all governmental purposes. This was
submitted to vote of the people, and
out of $50 voters, 129 voted for it.
The majority of the people ignored the
thing, and it would have died of its own
accord, had it not been blown into impor-
tance by the attack of the Governor upon
it. The talk in the street, by part of
those who favored the city charter, was
that taxes would be levied, ,and if not paid,
property would be sold to meet the de-
mand. Others said, not so; taxes were
to be voluntary. The Governor took the
serious view oft, and made mountain of
mole hill. The fact is, the mass of the
people had no intention of going into a
revolution. And now the leaders saw
they intended nothing more at the be-
ginning. than a voluntary association, for
sanitary purposes. We know that in the
streets both sides were talked, whatever
might have been the secret determine
ton of the council. 1t is impossible to
tell, one day, what will be said the next.
So if You make charge of any particular
character to-day, it will be denied to-
and something else substituted
in its stead. These changes of face have
reference to inferior and minor move
ments, and do not affect but rather give
expression to the hostility which all feel
to the tyranny now perpetrated upon the
people of Kansas.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-15
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Woods and Knightson, two of the gang
which murdered Stevens, were taken be-
fore Mayor Adams on Monday morning,
and committed for homicide. During
the night they were taken to the county
Jail at Leavenworth, and on THURSDAY
night, through the negligence Of the
guard, escaped; and al the latest account
are still at large.
On Sunday, Knightson confessed tia.
he was connected with the gang-that
their object was to pass counterfeit money,
rob and murder. He further stated ths.
the company was large, and completely
organized, having members at Osawkse,
Lecompton, Topeka. and other points;
and that they could be called together at
any time, at any of their stations, bys
a peculiar shrill whistle.
James Stevens, the murdered man, was
about thirty years of age, and q resident
of Kansas City, where he keps > grocer.
John G. Quarles was native Of Fca,
ems DISTRICT, South Carolina, aud rss
about. thirty years Of age,
w. II. Boise came from Paintsyille,
and was the keeper Of arum hole Lea
He was also thirty ycas Of
lge.
VIM. Wood is . notorious character, and
has for some time been suspected Of DEAL
ng in counterfeit money. He is prObab-
y about fifty years Of age. and has the
impress of hardened william.
VIM. Knightson is young man, nj
'ver twenty-one years Of age, asd is fnOn
Hendricks county, Indiana. He had
,ood reputation Until he WIS inyeigied
nto the band Of villains who intended %
lse him as tool 10 cary out their pur-
,oses.
We hope that the purifcation which
las been commenced viii be kept up uh-
il the whole Of the eat-throat gang Is
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-15
no Danger Of War.

Our friends in the States seem to be
daily apprehensive of hearing of the clash
of arms again in Kansas. The reports of
letter-writers lead them to such coneIu-
sions: but the wish of these scribblers sfs
father to the thought" Kansas is and
will remain quiet. The rumbling Of dis
tant thunder may occasionally be heard.
but it does not PortenG a storm.
The National Densocraf, published at
Lecompton. has sensatio1- article. of
nearly two columns in length, in its last
issue, giving evidence on the part Of Free
State men of desire to ges up another
fight; but the editor forgot that the peo-
pie are not governed as much by dema-
gcgues as they were. They have made
up their mind torule themselves and this
they viii do, regardless of consequences.
Neither do they intend to fight Uncle
Sam, Or any body else; because they ex-
pect to get justice without resorting to
violence.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-15

o. We observe that Harrison Butoler
is announced by the National Democyat,
published at Lecompton, as the ''Sherif
Of Douglas County" VIII the Dsmocrat
inform us whether this Harrison Butcher
IS the same person who was elected by the
Legislature last WHITES, and commissioned
BY the Governor, IS Probate Judge Of
Hckenson County? II 50. in which county
does he actually reside, and can he off,
ciasc in both capacities at the same times
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-15

W. A. Phillips says, over his own sig

/ W. a. -iAiii'o oaSS, OfcI HIS OW1 Slg-
nature:-
"Prior to the attacks Of Mr. Brown up-
on myself, he came to me to propose
terms, and said st would not pay for us to
attack each other. / declined his propo-
sails for gag rule. He threatened to
write against me, unless came to terms.
Under such circumstances the scurrilous
articles in regard to myself In the 'Na-
tioaai Democrat (Lecompton.) } the Herald
Of Freedom, Centropolis Leader, and other
Walker organs, l regard as worthy only of
contempt
VIII Mr., Phillips tell when we came
to him." where we came to him." and
On what occasion we ever eonyersed with
him, and made proposals as he represents?
We say each of his statements In the
above article is false. Until we saw the
above statement, over his own signature.
we supposed it possible that he had misun-
derstood Mr. Prouty. Now We k7aose he is
not truthful man, and we brand him as
unworthy Of any credence whateyeE-
False in one thing. false in all" is le-
gal maxim which will generally prove
reliable.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-15

Curvature has been bountiful in her SUP
ply of rain during the last week, and has
greatly refreshed the earth and vegetation.
Late corn mas yet be benefited by these
showers, IS viii probably hackahsat, tnr-
nips, &c, Of which shere has been eonsid-
ersbie ssed sosn n different paris Of the
Tenitory.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-15
AGrare charre.

The gravest charge brought against our
journal is the fact that it is extensively
copied from by democratic papers. We
regret that they do this, and would mere
u suggest that if Kansas iettcr-writers
published nothing but the truth, demo-
cratic journals woald have no occasion to
copy from US TO correct their falsehoods.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-15

or G. w. MASSrPESSY. late Com
missioner of Indian Affairs, has bought
out the Ohio Statesman, and has taken ed
itorial charged of the same. We shall look
for some rich developments during his
editorial connection with that paper.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-15

Or The land sales st 0sawkes are
completed. and the oficess have returned
to Lecompaon.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-15

or The Missouri River is falling. and
freights are going up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-11-12

frcATAN.-This the extreme Southern State of
the Mexican confedefacy, in which, in addition
TO the old war of races, furious political war is
now raging, has on the continent IN area of about
2,S&7 square miles and population of Cos 664
according to the latest calculation The area of
the whole State, adding to the Island Of Carmen
now united to ii, is about "a Too, the population
os,OOC the greater part of which is of the pure
indian race The principal productions of the
peninsula are maize, cotton. lice tobacco pep-
per, sugar cane, dye woods. and hides The for
eign trade is now very small, in comparison with
what 1t was many years ago, amounting TO some
%,3U,OOO, about equally divided between Spain
England, and the United States The principal
ports are Campeachy. Sisal and Laguna-tbe first
being the depot for the imports and exports trade
OF Merida, the capital the last OF the Island Of
Carmen
Advices to the 14th ult state that the govern
ment troops had dislodged the revolutionists
from the northern coast but that they still held
all the line on the south side as far as Laguna
Campeachy was in manner besieged. A great
many men were killed on both sides there on the
morning Of the 9th. Fighting continued ON the
9Th, 9Th, and 10Th, when the rcvoiutionists We're
driven into Campeachy with great slauy Lter
governor BarTerer still looked at the result of the
struggle as doubtful, and had limited in his proc
Iamatlon at his assuming dictatorial powers Ia
King advantage of the times the Indians were
committing ravages on all sides, and they had
Just sacked the town Of Chickinconot and muir
dered all the Inhabitants
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TWENTY FIRST
MILITARY AND CIVIC ANNUAL BALL
OF THE
Washington Light Infantry,
CARUSTS SALOON,
On MONDAY EVENING, Nov. 3


The Infantry take pleasure in announcing to their
TRENDS ana the public that they have perfected "a
their arrangements for a Bal on the above ~
Gate when they VIII ke pleased to meet them -
rs IN the days yore," IN the interchange g.
OF pleasantries which the occasion will afford
They are under many OllIg atons for the patronage
and support heretofore literally bestowed, evIncInE
as III does, warm interest IN the We lfare Of the
CITIZEN military, and particularly the Corp, ana the
public may be fully assured that all efforts will he
made 10 render THIS Ball equally satisfactory rs the
The prelude Of the Ball will be repetition Of tho
regular and fancy mzneuvers and the manusI of
arms, executed by q de,achment of the CoTp, AS
done at the Bal OF the I'd February last.
WIthers's Celebrated Band, IN full. has been en-
Ladies invitations will be issued by the Executive
Committee, To whom APPLICATIONS will be made
PrIrcpal depots for the sale Of tickets will be AZ
Messrs. Todd q Co.'s. Pa. avenue; j. Hamlln's
Captol Hill Jas @. Donnell. Druggist, Navy Yard.
Tickets one DOLLAR, admitting Gent eman
and two Ladies'.
The following gentlemen are respectfully request
ed 10 act. IN conjunction with Committees of The
Company, as Managers:
Honorary Members of IN, CoTps
Col W w Seaton Col Force, Col R'd France,
Jno w Mead, Hiram RIc6ey. JOS shiliiington,
Jas Booth, Jas Bouseau,
Contribxting Members Of III. Cons
RiG % M Ssh " fMa oeyy: Ssf p.pB a'
Ward, Mohun, + Jefferson.
J. Elsher, Coyle. q stevens,
T. Z Ssn. Joy oe. w Thomas.
Ut Force. VI Cailan, w J Donohoo,
ptSC smoot, JoMner; TGodsmlth,
w Rupp, c Werner. q SprInsman,
TTEH ,SMass stfssssSS: Rw'DbS oSs
EzscHtire COMMITTEE.
J Jso Ho eSGs%sn T %%B a Beer, r%f
nos "'0' Nm 2 fMT! h:saM Treas
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Notwithstanding the intimation long since
thrown out by Walker and his satellites that New
ork would not hereafter be drawn upon for rr-
crults to the future NicaTaguan army, there are
pretty clear proofs that enl istmpnts daily
taxing place in this city for the contemplated
descent upon that country. A wealthy Spaniard
Is said to 10 actively engaged in securing re-
os"its mere Tor an expedition. whose destination
is not revealed but which Is Hrofrssedly an agri-
t ana peaceful one Several persons have
been under examination before the United states
Dlstrlct Attorney within a few days supposed to
De connected in some way with these proceed
!ngs The recruiting agents paid two dollars
toI eech dole-Dcdled man secured, and they are
required to sign merely paper descriptive OF
tneir persons, similar to an army roll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-11-12

The EXPEDITION AGAINST UTAH-A dispatch
from ST. Louis states that Col. Johnston, when
last heard from. was beyond Fort Laramie, and
100 miles this side OF where he express left him
the snow was : inches deep. Owing 10 the slim
supply of corn and the entire absence of grass
the teams and di-soon horses were falling rapid
ly. News had reached Laramie that the Nor
mons had burnt three government trains OF IS
wagons, near Green River, % miles behind Col
Alexander's command, which constituted the
vanguard of The army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-11-12
Personal

Capt. ii. NJ. Page, L. = n and Hon. h
Butler, " Y, are at Willards'.
go. The National Era understands that NJ
Senator Sumner is expected in this CITY i'm a few
days.
49, Mr.. Samuel Bowles, late Of the Boston
traveller, (quarto form, has assumed his old no.
sition in the Office Of the Springfield Republican
-. The Montreal folks, in their LOYALTY. have
oAnlsned Hdrper's Magazine from their readinp.
room, because II called Queen Victoria .suob ),
-. There is quite row among the illustrated
hewsPaPer men rank Leslie has commenced
laying his damages at s2O,O0
Parson Brownlow says that the natural
pltch OF his voice j. such that he could sneak tn
aten-acre field Of live Yankees without anv in
convenience 70 himself
-, Ntd McGowan, the notorious 'yictim'' of
hne vigilance Committee, has started a paper
called The PbRnix, in Sacramento which Iie 10
votes to showing up the member Of the Commit
tee.
-. George c. Burnham, Of Mass commonlv
caied hen Buinham because of the part be
had in the ''hen fever" by which he made , nile
Of money, and about which he wrote a cIsve,
book, Is said TO have won 81 900 on the election
Of Bank.
-. The case Of Anne B Smith, the young
lady who has been detained in the Sanford Hall
Asylum, came up IN the New Yok Courts on
Tuesday On consultation with the iuCiye Ii
was decided best TO have the hearing private IL
IL said she was confined by her father for forming
an attachment disagreeable 10 him
- Robert w Hughes. Esq. long connected
with the Richmond Examiner uas retired from
the tripod Of that journal Fhe loss Of his able
ana accomplished pen Will be a seTlous one to the
democratic cauSe in the Old Dominion Mr.
Bennet VI De VIII. who, we believe, was the
fodnder OF the Examine taEes his nlace II Is
understood that Mr. Daniel ON his ,etu,n f,on,
Europe, will also resume his sonnertion viii
the Examiner "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-11-12
The Hunger Demonstration in New York.

"o DcuaOnbtTdtlOu In new Orks
The New York papers state that the gathering
OF the unemployed in the City Hall Park yesteT-
day morning was not so large on former occa-
sions; neither was the excitement so great
Soon after 10 O'Clock, Columbia Engine No IA
was stationed in front Of the City Hall, for the
purpose OF having photograph taken. The
crowd amused themselves looking at 1t until the
arrival of the operator, at about II O'Clock, when
he commenced and finished the work That,
and taking photograph of a file of Policemen
occupied the time until near noon, when the hun
CRY men retired for dinner.
Tuesday afternoon the crowd upon the Park be-
came quite disorderly, and an attempt to make a
speech was suppressed. Between two and three
O'Clock the police sailed out with their clubs
and cleared the steps, which were densely crowd
ed, in double quick time. The fellows ran as
though they had never threatened, and the panic
spread far back into the crowd.
Another meeting was held in Tompkins Square
Tuesdsy, where very infammafory speeches
were made and great confusion prevailed. A man
named Case. having mounted the chair, declared
that capital rolls In luxury while labor starves in
gariets, and that in his opinion there was no re-
medy for this but in social revolution sealed in
blood. He denounced some Of the leaders Of the
movement as selfish politicians
crowd Of unemployed workmen and loafers,
assembled in Tompkins Square to hear the usual
oratorical performances. No set speeches were
made, and the people, as a mass, were Practically
dsposed-but party Of rowdies rushed into
the neighboring streets and robbed three bakers
carts, carrying of all the bread, and fighting for
II among themselves. Several persons were con-
siderably knocked about in the melee-but es-
capped with little damage. The crowd at the
height Of their wild humor caught couple Of
German musicians, hemmed them in, and made
them play for the popular entertainment, assuring
them that Mayor Wood would pay ali the ex-
penses.
The United States troops were yesterday dis
missed from the Custom House F.. -
The Times says; -..g.rq .4-,,. ...........
a. lo oseiock this morning, the varions fed.
eiet Qmsers OF the port Of New York, Uaited
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-11-12

FROM BARBADoKs.-A correspondent of the
New York Herald at BTidgetown, Barbados,
writing on the 22d ultimo, says American
breadstufs continue in good demand at remune-
rative prices, but provisions are dull, owing to
heavy stock on hand. Red oak slaves, shingles,
and long wood hoops, with pitch pine lumber
and oil meal are much wanted. Native produce
Is In good supply, but there is no demand for SUI
gar, ana moiasses Is in poor request even at 20
cents per gallon. The island has been visited by
heavy rains and thunder within the last few DAYS
which have caused some little damage in the
country The heat is intense but the health of
the island good No order has yet been received
from England for the embarkation of our troops
for India, though ready and willing to serve
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-11-12

Our local money matters are without any mate
rial change. The demand is little less active ;
discount rates may be quoted at the same figures
ruling last week la2 per cent per month.
The Banks, as general thing. are occupied in
curtailing their loans and circulation, discount
ing very little new paper, but renewing the old
where part is paid.
Virginia money and currency is no. so abund-
ant rates are lowered considerably
Specie is in less demand. Bank stock contin-
ues without demand, and we hear of no sales
since the suspension. We omit the quotations
In New York the last weekly statement of the
Banks shows an increase of specie OF g, coo. 900
which indicates that they are in stronger posi-
ton than for year before the suspension The
increase of deposits and the marked advance i'm
stocks shows returning confidence, and 4 greater
ease in the money mar ket
Early resumption % specie payment is expect
ed. Everybody however, is waiting to learn the
learn the effect of the news of the New York Bank
suspensions on England. Until this is known
no one can antici pate the future with any degree
ofcertainty
The following table exhibits the condition of
the bounty land business, under the various acts
up to September 80, 1857, as compiled (unoficial
ly) from data obtained from the Pension and
General Land Offices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-11-12

oIaRvING re DEATH-Ofiicer Brooks Of tie
tenth Precinct Police, found d German family
YESTERDAY consisting In all i've persons residing
STARRING TO death They have been una ,e 10 pro
cure either food or medical assistance and a.
tnree OF them were severely burned by a cam
pnshe piosion on Saturday last. our readers can
Judge Of their misery The Conui.sion.r> nT
EmlgIatlCn we've notified .-N,m York linn,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-11-12

To PRoPRIErORs OF DISTANT NKwsPAPERs.-
A gentleman well known a Eitsratsur of much
experience, and deserved fame, desires to make
professional engagements for the winter We
can recommend him rs one of the most agreea-
bic and entertaining writers of the day, and shall
be happy to put any distant publishers who de-
sire the services of Washington correspondent,
in communication with him by letter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-11-12
WASHINGTON. GEoRGETowS, No..
EXPRESS PACkAGE, BAGGAGE, AND
A CARD.
Il THE CITIZENS OF THE DISTRICT

>, In entering our new building which we have just
taken possession of, and we return our siaoere
thanks to the people of Washington and George
town for their liberal patronage, and in part,
retnro. have erected spacious building, when will
pc an ornament to the cty, with large and airy
loon, with all the convenience and comfort Of our
customers, and the establishment are all the nee-
essary arrangements for manufacturing aud encour-
aging home industry. aud by a strict attention to
justice aud integrity, hope to give sfacton To
all. '- WALL, STEPHENS CO.,
cSa4w No. so Pa. ave.. bet. 9Th and 10th ats,
HAIR, T39TH, NAIL And BANDOLINE
sr. ind Pa. av., and At his Sales Room, under vii
ltrds' hotel, 90. nS-S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-11-12

wscoSsIN FL EcTIoN.-Returns from W iscon-
sin say that Cross, the Democratic candidate, has
been elected Governor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-11-12

IL All the ruffians concerned in the late rape
and murder affair, in New York, have been ar
rested Morris O'Connel, the principal in the
affair 10 Only l. years ofag
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-11-12

OHIO LKsIsLArrKK-Int the Ohio Legislature,
be Democratic majority in the Senate is :, and in
the House 10.