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The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12
Territorial News Items.

The Lecompton Democrat, of the 9sth
ult., says: s
The Surveyor General has at last bAsu
instructed TO approve the Township plats
of the Shawnee Lands. and they are now
turned over to the District Land Office at
this place.
f'1tis, however, unaccOuntable that the
selections made by the Indians have nor
been forwarded either to the Surveyor Gen.
erals Office or the. Land Ofice-thus
wholly preventing the Register from pro-
ceeding with the entries of lands, EXCEPT in
those localities where of his own KNOWLEDGE.
be is aware that the Indians have not select.
ed, and even in that he runs risk, from
his desire to accommodate the squatters."
The Tonawanda Indians of New York
have concluded treaty with the Federal
Government. by which, for consideration,
they have relinquished to the United States
all the lands in Kanzss, to which they are
entitled, un1er the treaties of 1888 and ls-
AZ, amounting to $50 acres per soul, and
making about 200. 900 acres.
The steamer New Lucy, while stuck
on the Baltimore Bar, took fire and was de-
stroyed. 1t is said the Asa Wilgus was on
the bar not exceeding twenty feet from the
Lucy, and it was with great difficulty the
Wilgus was saved. This makes the third
boat of the Lightning Line. that has met
with serious accident this season.
The weather for the past week has
been very mild, and favorable to business
of all kinds. The thermometer has varied
from ~ to 50. Our builders are improv-
ing the propirious time to finish up and en-
close the numerous structures now under
way, and We are glad to say with fair
prospect of success, thereby improving
immeasurably the accommodations of To-
peka for the coming winter.--Iopeka Tn
6une
We are gratifed to be able to state that
the Bridge across the Kaw at this place, is
now under contract to a responsible company,
Messrs. Jones, Kidney & Co., to be com pleted
in May next. The cost of the bridge, with
side work, will probably be about S12, 1000.
IL Is TO be a permanent structure, with an
elegant turn table 100 feet in length, in the
centre, to admit of the passage of water
craft-the bridge itself to be 900 #. in length.
-Iopeka Tribune. aii af
Mr.. Eiward Hoagland, of Tecumseh,
was thrown from his horse on Monday NOR
ming, the 7th inst, at Lecompton. His
head struck against tree and it is feared
the skull is fractured. He lies In very
precarious condition.
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12
A Mysterious Character.

In a solitary cave about four miles north
of Milwaukee lives young female. entirely
isolated from the world She has frequent
iy been seen, for some time past, going in
the direction of her barbarous abode, and
some were led to suppose that she was a
dishonest character, and made this place
receptacle for stolen goods. The police
were apprised of the matter, and the day
before yesterday policeman A. Beck and
Dodge went out to discover who this mys-
lerious personage might be. After some
searching they succeeded in finding her cave.
1t is in a ravine on the lake shore, and the
brush is so thick around there that it was
with much difficulty they reached it. They
found in the cave, which Is nothing but a
hole Ding under the bank, an old German
prayer book and few rags. A short dis
lance from it they found some dishes and
cooking utensils, but they did not at first
fin1 the occupant of this lonely spot.
Not satisfied with their investigation they
secreted themselves in the brush close by,
and towards night they detected the object
of their search coming towar Is her resting
place with load of fire wood upon her
back, and little bag of flour. She then
proceeded to make fire at the entrance of
her cave, and was preparing to cook her
supper when the police showed themselves.
She did not appear at all alarmed at their
presence, but she either could not or would
not speak to them.
One of them tried to make her under
stand that he would give her something to
eat and place 10 sleep in if she would come
to his house. but she signifed her preference
to remain in her lonely abode. She was
quite poorly clad, but they say she is rather
Intelligent looking.
There is beaten path to her cave, and it
is thought she must have lived here a long
time. As the police .found nothing objec.
tionable or suspicious about this eccentric
young woman. they concluded to leave her
alone in her solitude-MiInoukee Sentinel.
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12

REPUDIATED.-The Usurpationists have
called meeting at Lecomplon, on the 7lh
day of December, to nominate State officers
under their ogus Constitution. The Va
tsonal Democrat repudiates the call. and re-
fuses to participate in the doings of the ruff
fans. l. is not little singular that about
the only decent name on the "call" is thai
of Judge Elmore, who openly denounces
the Usurpationists, and AYERS that his name
was inserted without his wish, knowledge
or consent. Verify are the oppres sors of
Kanzas the objects of universal disgust and
contempt.
We copy the above from ihs Lsayenworth
Times for the purpose of stating the fact
that Judge Emo-e, who is said therein to
be denouncins the ''Usurpationists,' voted
for the swindling Constitution as it now
stands-that he voted for the Dodge sub
mission, and is a member of the Revising
Committee who have been tampering with
some portions of that precious document
since it was adopted by the '.Mrs. Gun
ningham" Convention. We watched the
course of Judge Elmore in the Frlons' As
sembly, and are not willing that he should
attempt TO gain false credit in the eyes of
the Free State people. If he is denouncing
his own faction, it is because he is afraid of
the scorns and contumely that awaits all
his future life. Every member of that Con-
vention who remained therein after the en-
phatic verdict of the people in October last,
is felon and traitor-a felon because he
sought to steal the dearest rights and privi-
leges of freemen, and a traitor because he
plotted to subvert and overthrow the insti-
tutions of our common country, and put the
people of Kanzas under the CALLING yoke of
a fouland filthy oligarchy. As felons should
they be branded forever. Let their names
be marx of scorn, and the memory of
their villainy be monument of infamv by
which alone shall any one of them be known.
Let the finger of contempt and warning be
pointed at them through all their life, and
when they die write on their tombstones,
as fitting epitaph. He was member of
the Lecompton Constitutional Convention. y
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12

WHAT YoU CAN BEcoNE.-Andrew john
son. who has just been elected to the o. S.
Senate from Tennessee, to succeed James G..
Jones. represents in his own person one of
the most remarkable examples of what prop
er ambition may attain under Republican in
stitutions. His origin was very obscure
and of educational advantages iD early life
be had none. After he married, his wife
taught him his letters, and while he prose
cnted his calling as journeyman tailor. TO
support his family, acquired the simplest
ru1iments of education. But advancing
step by step, rea1ing with avidily. studying
closely, and striving constantly to improve
his condition, he has at last attained one OF
the most eminent positions in the gift Of his
countrymen.
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12

Now AND THEN.-John P Hale, in re.
cent speech to the people of Massachusetts
thus hits the nail on the head: 49,
''If any radical anti-slavery man, dom
care how radical he is, wants to get some o
the best texts, and the strongest texts. fol
the dissemination of his radical anti-savery
sentiments, I can find them for him in the
resolutions passed by tie Democratic parry
of New Hampshire during the past twelve
years-resolutions passed year after year.
and every year stronger than the year before.
For instance, many of them will commence
as follows: Resolved, That we are unal-
lerably opposed to the extension of slavery.
as we have always heretofore been' And
while, year after year, they have been pass
ing these resolutions, if one single one of
their members took it into his head to carry
out the principles of these resolves, off wen,
that head
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12

DEATH SCENES IN BRITIsH INDIA.-One
of the most horrible of tie deaths at Gavin
pore WAS that of Lieut.. Sanders, of III. NJ
84th foot. Having been brought before tie
Rajah Nena Sahib, he pulled outlhis reyolv-
er, shot dead live of the guard, and missed
the Rajah with the sixth round. Then they
cruci6ed him to the ground the whole OF
the cavalry charged past him. and every one
had a cut at him. He was cut to pieces by
the whole of them. A correspondent says:
1T would strike terror into the heart of che
devil himself to go into that house where
25J poor women and children were put to
death in the most cruel manner by them
The whole of their clothing was torn to
pieces by them-even the hairs of the head
pulled out by the roots-the heads and bod
les hacked and mangled to atoms.''
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12
The Proclamation.

Contrary to expectation. and notwith-
standing previous refusal, acting Governor
Stanton has issued proclamation conven-
ing the newly elected Territorial Legislature
on the 9TH instant. The proclamation has
oas merit which the people of Kanzas. who
have been so sorely afflicted by Walker
during the last few months, will appreciate
that of 6revity. In fact it is stspidly
brief. 1t is usual in proclamations, conven-
ing extra sessions of Legislative bodies. to
state the particular object for which they are
convened. This the aeting Governor has
entirely omitted: whether purposely or
through ignorance and stupidity we are not
able to state But the proclamation has besn
issued, and the Legislature convened /; and
in few days we shall be able to determine
the precise amount of benefit which such a
course has been productive of to the people
OF Kanzas.
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12

1t is stated that active preparations are
being made with the view of laying The At
lantic submarine cable next summer, The
month of June having been selected as the
most fayorrble for the work. The compa-
nv have ordered the manufacture of four
hundred additional miles, which will be
ready for shipment, il necessary, in Janua-
ry, with the understanding that If tbeJ
should not succeed in their attempt to re-
cover the three hundred and forty miles
now submerged. they are to have as much
additional cable made within wenty-eighl
days as may be considered necessary tC
supply the deficiency.
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12

The Delegate CouveEtion---TheR Result
On our outside this week will be found a
full and correct report of the proceedings of
the Delegate Convention of the people OF
Kansas, held at Lawrence on the Cd instant
It will be seen that the utmost harmony and
enthusiasm prevailed. This is significant,
and shows conclusiyely that although the
people may become distracted when false
issues are presented and attempts made to
win them from their allegiance to principle,
vet when the banner of the Topeka Consti-
tuition is raised, representing as it does the
only fair expression of the popular viii ever
obtained in Kanzas. that they are united
and determined. Every district in Kanzas
was represented in this Convention. and the
delegates formed one of the most intelligent
assemblies we have ever seen convened.-
They were also men of Observation-Disclosures
who knew their rights, and "knowing dare
maintain" 1t viii also be seen that dis
tricts which have hitherto occupied halt
ing and conservative position come out EotC
and proclaim that they are with their breth-
rem of Kanzas in any movement which looks
to the overthrow of the bogus power in
Kanzas We feel that the people of Kanzas
are nearer unit to-day than they have been
for months past. They have united, too. in
an attempt to extend the great principle of
Human Freedom, and they oiU be successful
if-they adhere to the determination expressed
in their resolutions. The united movement
of whole people in opposition to giant
wrong about to be committed against their
liberties is grand and noble spectacle, and
cannot fail of success. Tyrants tremble be-
fore such an expression of the popular will,
because despotism anywhere must crumble
before it.
We feel that the future is safe. We had
feared much from the distraction and dis
cord of the people; but when we see them
united and determined, we have no fears for
the destiny of Kanzas.
By this action of the people, an assurance
is proclaimed to the world that Kanzas shall
Be freet and the thousands whose eyes are
turning westward, and who are waiting for
the settlement of this question, will hesilat
no longer. From this time may be dated a
"new era" in the history of Kanzas.
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12

Charles Sumner arrived in Boston few
days since, where he was warmly greeted
by his friends. His general health is much
improved, but he still suffers to some extent
the infrnity of the spine, which causes him
70 walk somewhat hesitatingly, and TO be
easily fatigued. His case was easily under
stood abroad by physicians, who express
the opinion that he viii gradually but slowly
recover. He heard of some similar instances
of infirmity to Crimean soldiers, caused by
blows upon the head Mr.. Sumner suffered
much from sea sickness on his passage home,
but looks well and Is in good spirits. He
will be in his seat at the opening of Con-
oress.-N z Tribune
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12

DEATH OF A VETERAN OF The Pass
Mr.. James D. Bemis, of Canandaigua, died
on the ed ult., aged II. Mr.. Bemis was
one of the pioneers of Western New York,
and in January, 1904, connected himself
with the Western REPOSITORY and Genesee
Advertises," paper vhioh siiIl lives under
the tile of the Ontario Repository =
Canandaigua was then an outpost of civlli-
zatioa, and Mr. B. was the conductor OF the
only paper in Western New York.
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12

DIR. Perry's mill. opposite Westoa. Mo-,
was blown up on the 2Jth inst, and SIX men
badly scalded, two of whom, one Of them
Mr. Z. Perry. were killed Immediately, ana
three Others have since died. The NIL u
entirely destroyed and the boiler biesn 70
atoms.
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12
Kanzas NEWSPAPERS.

A new paper, called the Southern hanzas
Herald, has been started at Osawatomie
within few weeks past. We have not seen
a copy of it, and do not know precisely what
ground it will take in political matters, but
it will of course be strongly Free State. and
viii we hope be worthy in all respects of the
noble ssbanner town" in which it is pub
lished. We cesire to see newspapers null
tiplying as fast as circumstances will admit
in Southern Kanzas. They are powerful
agents in developing the resources of a
new county.
The Leavenworth Journal has changed
hands; Henderson, the former proprietor,
having disposed of the establishment to a
Mr. Perkins. The paper is still proslaTery.
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12

A letter from California. says, they are
expecting q call for volunteers to go and
fight the Mormons at Salt Lake, and Califor-
mia can turn out $1,000 of the hardest cas-
es to fight that eYer went to battle.
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12
The New Congress.

The Congress of the United States assem-
bled on Monday, the 9TH inst. As the Dem
ocrats possess clear majority of twenty
four in the House of Representatives, tie
probabilities are that but little difficulty oc-
CURED in perfeeting its organization, and
therefore we shall soon receive the Presi-
dents Message. The prominent candidates
for Speaker were Col. Orr, of South Caro-
lima, j. s. Phelps, of Missouri, and J. Clan
cy Jones, of Pennsylvania.
The following table will show the politi-
cal aspects of the two branches of the Ma
tional Legislature:
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12

Meetings are being held In Philadelphia
to devise means for procuring situations at
the West for unemployed females of tha.
city, and forwarding them thither. Il Is
stated by various authorities, that demand
exists IN various localities at the West for
such help. and this project. if thoroughly
carried out, viii doubtless be productive oi
much good.
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12

The largest number of passengers ever
taken in a sailing vessel from this country
to Europe, went out in the efPPer-sniP
Dreadnorght, from New York. on SATURDAY!
Emigrants. alarmed BY the prevailing Psns.
on money matters. are returning IN - 3
plumbers 70 Eurore
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12

A nest of swindlers has lately been bro
ken up at ST. Louis, No. They had bouchi
largely of Messrs. Pierce Brothers & FIan.
ders of this city. Mr.. Pierce is now IN st.
Louis, and it is said the claim of this frm
viii be covered Others win Iase heavily.
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12

A destructive hail storm and hurricane
recently passed over portion of Ohio
Accounts say that hail stones fell of every
conceivable shape. some of them as large as
hens eggs, and weighing two ounces and
upwards. Houses and fences were blown
down and scattered in every direction. and
many persons severely injured.
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12

To Correspondents and Exchanges.
Our mail facilities are such ct present that ii
takes as several weeks TO receive even our Terrific
nal exchanges and correspondence, and We should
deem il favor IL Correspondents and Publishers
would change the direction Of letters and exehan-
res 20 Lawrence, Kanzas, from which place to En-
poria there is established regular independen;
express line, by which means we receive our mail
regularly.
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12
IN 1869:
For President,
ROBERT j. WALKER.
For Vice President,
IN 1860:
MARCUS j. PARRoTr.

The above "Isothermal'' and Abolition
ticket may have great attractions for the
Satanic" and its kindred spirits, but We
would modestly suggest that if Kanzas is to
be honored with so liberal share of the
loaves and fishes in the next Presidential
race, that it might be better TO allow US out
here to have something to say in it. With
out wishing to detract from the merits oi
either of the above named individuals. we
would propose ticket which in cur opinion
is stronger and more truly Kanzan and
Conservative" It retains the eminenty
compound qualities of the above:
IN 1850:
For President,
JAMES II. LANE
For Vice President,
"JEEMs" BUCHANAN
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12

From Mexico, we have news that the
country is in most distracted condition.
and another revolution impending. Gene
raj Santa Anna is talked of for President.
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12

The latest news from Wisconsin states that
Randall. Republican. is elected Governor by
q majority of something less than 3oo.-
Scharz, Republican candidate for Lieutenant
Governor, is also elected. The Legislature
is strongly Republican.
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12

STEAMER BuRNED.-On Saturday, the
10th ult., the Steamer Rainbow was burned
on the Mississippi River ten miles above
Napoleon, Arkanzas, and fifty to seventy
lives are reported lost. including all the
officers. ss.s -
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12

DELEGATES FROM THE TERRITORIES.
MiNNEsorA-W. W Kingsbury.
OKEGoS-JoscT1fl Lane.
NEW MExICo-M. A Otero.
UTAH John NJ. Bernhisel.
WAsHISGToS-I. l. Stevens.
KASzAs.-M j. FGrroH
NEBRAsKA.-F. Ferguson.
The following members have been elected
to represent Minnesota upon her admission
as State into the Union: George Becker,
W. w. Phelps, and - Cavanaugh, (al
Democrats.
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12

The Senate Of Ohio viii stand 10 Demo
Gratis to is .Bepublicans,-the House 81
Democrats 10 4 Republicans
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12

The Missouri river has risen. four feet
within few days past. and is ROW in good
boating stsge. a1 h4gz7s 5sui -
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12

Gov. Walker arrived at Washington about
the e5th ult, and has had, at che date of the
last advices, several long interviews with
he President. = s.s.s-.Es
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12

A Law institute and Lyceuzn has beer
established IN l4wrence.
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12
SECOND DAY.

CouEo1L--The Council organized By
the election of C. ". Babcock, President;
j. K Goodin, Secretary; G.. A. Cotton,
Assistant Secretary; D. H. Weir, Engross-
ing Clerk; B. F. Hutchins, Enrolling Clerk;
A. Cutler, Sergeant-at-Arms; VIM. R. Frost.
Doorkeeper; Rev S. Y Lum, Chaplain.
HoUsE.-At. 2 P. NJ. quorum being
present, the House proceeded to organize BY
the election of g. w. Deitzler, Speaker, C.
F. Currier, Chief Clerk; VIM. B. Parsons,
Assistant Clerk; g. F. Warren, Sergeant-at-
Arms; Blake, Doorkeeper; Gilbert
Dudley, Engrossing Clerk; Henry C. Scar
gent, Enrelling Clerk; Chas. H. Loveioy,
Chaplain; Robert Spear, Messenger.
At the time of organizing there were ten
members of the Council present, and twen-
ty-one members of the House.
The Message of Gov Stanton was deliv-
cred to the Legislature Immediately after
the permanent organization of the House.
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12
Announcement Extraordinary.

We see that the New York Herald has
already thought it best to bring out ticket
for the next Presidential race. Ii surrounds
with border the following unique announce
meut:
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-12
Kanzas Territorial Legislature.
FIRST DAT.

On Monday, the 7th inst, the Territorial
Legislature convened at Lecompton. in pur-
suance of the proclamation of Secretary
Stanton, Acting-Goyernor of Kanzas.
At 12 II. the Council organized tempo
rarily, by electing Mr.. Mead. of Manhattan,
President pro tenn, and took recess until
Tuesday, at 10 O'clock
In the House of Representatives, on the
7th inst, at Is NJ, the roll was called by
Secretary Stanton; but no quorum being
present, a recess was taken. until O'Clock
P. NJ, at which time, finding no quorum
present, a recess was taken until l9 O'Clock
of the next day.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-03-10


p Last autumn, Mr.. Lindo. defaulting
clerk Of James Connoly's in New Orleans
was arrested in Cincinnati without any au-
thority. Of law BY a man named Anderson,
who kept Lindo confined in a private house
for several days, and afterwards undertook to
carry him to New Orleans, without having
any legal process against him. On the pass
age down. and while in custody Of Anderson.
Limbo, died suddenly and suspicously; and
his baggage with considerable sum Of mon
ey was taken possession Of by Anderson, who
was afterwards arrested for the abduction and
robbery, gave bail and fed and has remained
concealed till last week. when he was found
lurking about his old home, and was again
taken into custody, and placed in coaiine-
ment