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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18
Three Cheers for It. Louis

JOHN NJ. MINER, an avowed Eman
cipationist, and who was nominated
by the Emancipation party of St,
Louis, for Mayor of that city, was
elected on the 9th inst, by a plurali-
ty of 172S votes over Pratte. the reg
ular Pro-slavery candidate. The issue
was an open one between the Eman-
cipationists and the Pro-slavery par
ty, and the result is as we have an
nounced.
The St. Louis Intelligencer of the
the Sth inst, speaking of this result,
says -
at follows as a matter of course, where
such odds are apparent. that the entire Free
SAFE ticket is eiecsed, aud the City Govern
ment passes wholly into the bands Of the
Free Stale party.
'Wo have at no time doubted that S..
Louis is Free State" in sentiment, by
heavy majority. The fact has long been no.
toriou, here. 1t has been the case for years;
but the proyerbial sensitiveness Of q Slave
Stale CO nin unity TO any di Gu sion of Free
S are principles, has heretofore kept the Free
Sia;e feeling in abeyance. 1t has been evok-
ed at last, and rises ct once Into political
a ,cendancy.
The election of the Winner ticket. is only
the emphatic declaration of the city of =.
Louis, not only on the expediency. but the
certainty Of the early extinction of slavery
in Missouri. For it were very kollsh IN s..
Louis 10 proclaim policy that was Of
doubtful strength, and thus provoke isola-
ton to herself fruIn the resi- OF tie 5 ate.
1T Is not now easy 10 calculate the effect
that the election uf Monday will have on s..
Louis aud Missouri. The result was sped
through the land Monday night, and We
shall soen have he expressions II wIllevOke-
Il is the first instance III the history OF The
country. of Free Ssatc party boldly taking
the field In slave ate, and bearing 10 the
ground The strong prejudices that sueh
movement is calculated to arouse.
'In the New England and middle States,
the result 8ill be received with shout Of
Joy. In The South il will probably cause
shiver Of pain. The Fremont party will
strike ihair spears upon their shields IN To-
ken of delight. The -Ouihern nullihers will
gloar over coming agitation, and heap new
curses nn the UniOn.
..In Kansas the effect will be strikingly
manifest, no doubt. The Free State party
will grow doubly strong in moral courage.
and the pro-.lavery parry must eringe under
such an ''attack from the rear" With this
D yerful commercial metropolis in the field
Tor Free Kansas and Free Missouri, slavery
propagandism cannot thrive on the borders
And yet the pro-slavery party of the
border propose by fraud to foster sla-
very cn Kansas. 1t cannot, shall net
be done. The people of Kansas will
to the contrary, and the demagoSues
who have been directing the matter
viii ultimately learn to their satisfac-
ton that "the voice of the people is
the voice of God"
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18
Lecompton.

Reports agree that the silence of the
gave rests upon Locompton, while
the towns of Kansas, settled under
free State influences, are filled with lie
and hustle. The incubus of slavery
weighs down and blights everything
with which it comes i'll contact. We
are not without hope that even Le-
compton will be regenerated. and re-
leyed from it's enthraliment, in due
time. 1t is honestly believed that a
majority of the actual residents in that
pIace are now in favor of a free State,
and will vote to make Kansas such,
when an opportunity occurs.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18
La, d once Open.

Bv an advertisement from hon:
r,v Moore, the Register of the Land
o#,e. it will be seen that the Land
of;ee. at Lecompton, is to be opened
~ the 10Th inst. for proving up pre-
smOtions in certain portions OF the
T.rritory there described. This event
,,;Il he hailed with Joy by very large
.unber of claimants, who are anx-
ions to perfect their titles. We hope
,hs whole Territory will be opened up
the same manner at once, but trust
.Lo President will continue to delay
,hs rnblic sales for year or two, un-
# The whole Territory is occupied by
.l,;mapts We have no desire to see
any portion of Kansas fall into the
hands of spectators and land sharks
.,bo wish TO make fortunes from the
industry of the hardy pioneer.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18
Tho gsraia Of Freedom
, . rrenes, Saturday. April. Is, 1857
Acknowl dgments.

=
~. are in receipt OF $50, per hand
~ T NJ. Army, ESQ, from Joseph
1' o. yssssl, of Ellington. chautauque
D. d. Ny, who was the Secretary OF
W. ..s,ipg which made a donation last
> - that amount to aid the Herald
'I.' rr.edom establishment 1t came
u hand last winter, but we were not
,..;..a Of the source SO as to make
=. - proper acknowledgment.
' ,n,oug other donations made to
Herald of Freedom, we should
, - -. mentioned fifty dollars given
lrti ~ Gov. FAnwHll of Wisconsin We
" irsd the amount, but were igno-
oftbe source until quite recently.
r...r.l g.. other sums were donated IN
cl;..go. ~ but to this time we have no
;.rormation regarding the source. and
r.nrs cannot give proper credit.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18
LAND AGENCY.

THE subscriber respectfully informs the pub
i tic that he continues to cary on the Land
Agency business in Lawrence. Kansas. His
commi>ions for buying or seliae city pFoperty
are five per cent and no other charges his
terms for purchasing unimprored land viii be
rs follows. viz. he will take deeds in the name
of the person furnishing the funds and look
after the property as carefully as if it were his
own and make no charges for his sci ices; but
the purchaser must furnish funds TO pay sll OF
the money bills: When the land is sold. the
purchaser shall add six per cent annual interest
70 the sum invested and subtract the amount
from the amount of the sale. and the nett prof
it shall be equally divided between the pur-
chaser and the subscriber.
ns4H JOHN B. WOOD.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18
Eli ng Up.

III estimated. and We believe the
figures are not too great, that from
]. 500 to 1000 persons are now enter
ing Kansas daily They are scattering
III over the Territory, and settling in
svery part oft. The heaviest portion
Of this emigration. thus far. which
has passed through Lawrence, has
co.e TO the N.osho. or some of, It's
many tributaries. To our friends In
the States it will be cheering for them
10 known that nineteen -t,Cenfieths OF all
the emigration this season to Kansas
has been from the Free States.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18
Do iphan.

We learn that company of Free State
men have purchased Doniphan. which is sit
uated on the Missouri river, some sixteen
miles below st. Joseph. The Land Office
for the Northern District Of Kansas has been
recently located at this point Innew hands,
with suitable energy exhibited. we have no
doubt populous town may be built at that
place. II is a very desirable location for
bu,iness. and has very excellent natural
ieyee two miles in length.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18
Secreta1v Arrived.

MR. STANTON, the new Secretary oi
Kansas, arrived at Leavenworth, on
Monday last, on the New Lucy. He
will assume the duties of his Office at
once, and of1iciate as Governor until
Gov. WALKER arrives.
Mr.. STANTON is an ex-mesaber ol
Congress from Memphis, Tennessee,
and is said to be a man of good abili-
ties. He was selected for the post by
Gov. W. himself. and will no doubt
foreshadow the policy Of the new adj
ministration.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18
Letter of ( on. r. ]. Walker.
WASHINGTON, March 26,

lCOt
DEAE SIR II have at your request, re-
considered my determination as ANNOUNCE
cd TO you, declining your tender of the
office OF Governor OF the Territory Of Kan
sas. In view of the opinion now presented
by you, that the safety Of the Union may
depend upon the selection of the individual
to whom shall be assigned the task of set
tling the difficulties which again surround
the Kansas question, have concluded that
a solemn sense oil duty to my country re-
quIres me TO accept this position. 1 am
brought to this conclusion by an unaffected
diffidence i'll my own ability, but with fer
vent hope that the same overruling Provi-
dence which has carried NV beloved country
through SO many pcrils Will now attend and
direct my humble efforts for her welfare, and
that my course will not be prejudged b, any
portion of NV fellow citizens, in or out Of
Kansas.
understand that you and all your Cabinet
cordially concur in the opinion expressed by
me, thai the actual bona .fidc residents of the
Territory of Kansas, by u fair and regular
vote, unaffected BY fraud or violence, must
be permitted, in adopting their State Con-
stilution, to decide for themselves what shall
be their social institutions. This is the great
fundamental principle of the act of Congress
organizing that Territory, affirmed by the
Supreme Court of the United States, and is
in accordance with the views uniformly ex-
pressed by me throughout my public career
contemplate peaceful settlement of this
question: by al appeal to the intelligence
and patriotism Of the whole people of Kan
sas, who should all participate, freely and
fully, in this decision, and by maiorlIy Of
whose votes the determination must be
made, as the only proper and constitutional
mode of adjustment.
| contemplate no appeal to military pow
er, in the hope that my countrymen OF Kan
sas from every section will submit to a de-
cision of this matter by full and fair vote
of the majority of the people Of that Terri
tory. If this decision cannot thus be made,
see nothing in the future for Kansas but ci-
vii war, extending its baleful influence
throughout the country, and subjecting the
Union itself to imminent hazard.
will go, then. and endeavor to adjust
these difficulties, in the full confidence, so
strongly expressed by you, that will be
sustained by all your own high authority,
with the cordial cooperation of all ,our
Cabinet.
As it will be impossible for me to leave
for Kansas before the second Monday of
May next, would desire my appointment
to lake effect from that date.
Very respectfully your friend.
X. J. WALKER.
James Buchanan,
President Of the United States
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18
A Loose Fit.

We observe by the proceedings of the To
peks Convention of the Ie,h Of March. that
DIR. Robins n, who had resigned the Office of
Governor under The Topeka Constitution,
Withdrew his resignation. and assumed p
gain the Executive Office It seems 10 US
hardly possible that an officer can take of his
official robes and put them on again in such
a loose manner. They certainly cannot fiji
very gracefully, to be 50 easily removed. and
donned again with SO little trouble.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18

EgIt is expected that the Land
Office at Lecompton will be opened
for proving up pre-emptions about the
10Th of April. 1t is understood that
the lands included in the Shawnee
purchase, embracing all that portion
Of the territory lying West of the
Shawnee reservation on the south side
Of the Kansas river. and extending
south some thirty miles will not be
open for proving up pre-empiions un-
til after the other lands which were
opened to ple-emption are disposed of.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18
Notice to MICHIGAN Settlers.

/ have received directions from the National
/ Kansas COMMITTEES TO distribute seeds TO the
needy Michigan settlers in Kansas TO the
amount Of ene Thousand dollars per order Of
the Gov. Of Michigan. All such persons in the
Territory are requested at once to report them
selves TO me at Lawrence. 1t may Be well for
those residing in the same neighborhood to meet
and prepare q statement. giving their names
when they einigrated from what part of Mich
igan. whether with families OF not This state
ment must Be endorsed by some we'll known
individual in the vicinity who viii veueh for
It's cIedibility. 4 memorandum of seeds
needed should also be furnished. The seeds
win then be 1t once delivered TO any cne au-
thorized to receive them. Or where il Is more
convenient, application may be made 70 the
local agents entrusted with the disbursement
of seed to settlers generally. who viii. under
the same conditions make the distribution.
z. B. WHITMAN,
Gen. Age1t Nat. EaaeGs C57s.
Lawrence, April II, 1851. q.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18
JAMES G. SANDS,
Saddle, Harness and Trunk Factory

OPPOSITE MORROW HOUSE. LAWRENCE. EASsAs.
CADDLES-Fancy Mexican. common, Cali
- fornia OF every description. Spanish and
plain saddles from the cheapest 70 the cost
hest side saddles. &c.
HARNESS-Fine Double Harness. Single Har-
ness. Stage Harness Of every description
TRUNkS-Fancy sole leather and patent
leather trunks and valises. esmBlen vaEses.
Oh Cloth and Carpet travelling bags, Saddle
Bags.
LEATHER-BeItingL Leather. whapg Leather,
Copper Rivets. Sole Leather. Kip and upper
Leather. Cali. Sheep and Roam skins, bind
ing. morocco. &c.
Whips of every description, collars. fashes,
wooden ssirraps, ladies slipper stirrups. spnrs.
curb bitts. DO. &c. Constantly on hand 3
variety of Indian Brides MAJ tingsles, spurs,
Pistol Holsters and Eelts DE. 49,
Tie attention of the public is directed to the
above extensive assortment Of goods. which can
always be found as nv establishment and at
prices that viii compare favorably with eny IN
the States.
Emisran.s coming to Kansas viii dc well to
bear tkis IN mind az it Will save themselves
the trouble Of bringing the goods. and viii
thus Pn. money IN circulation N blssding
Kansas
Lawrence. April II. fs5s.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18
Eagle Works. Chicago Illinois

rs the largest machinery manufactory and
1 depot, in the United States where may be
found Railroad Freight Cars. Portable and Sta
tionary Steam Engines. Locomotive and CYL
inder Steam Boilers. All kinds of Wood and
Iron Machinery. Premium Portable Circular
Saw mills. Moves Portable Flour and Corn
Mills, with new IMPROVEMENTS with or without
Bolts. General Mill furnishings. Superior
Single Mills. Steam and Water Guages.
Ste:m Whistles. Finished Brass Werk and
Engine Trimmings. Castings and Mil Gear
ing. Gates Patent Screw Cutter. Best Ma
chinists' Files. of cur own importation. :
Smoke Pipe Breeches, Sheet Work, ETC.. etc.
We say to our paerons and the public gener-
allo. that heretofore we have not been able TO
keep up with the demand, and now we have
largely increased our works, increased our Firm.
and have greater facilities for supplying the
West with Machinery than any other Estab-
nent.
P. W. GATES. E. 6. WARNER. J. CHALMERS.
4. G. WARNER. D. r. FEAskR.
April II. 1y.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18
Town of Delaware.

A IL persons holding certificates Of stock in
"A the Town Of Delaware, L. T., are notified
70 present. them 10 the Clerk Of DelaTaTe Town
Association. No. Levee. on or before the 18th
Of April inst. The final drawing of lots VIII
take place on the sSth inst. or as soon theTeaf-
ter as practicable.
Caution-An persons are cautioned against
purchasing shares 10 the town Of Delaware
upon which the assessment for payment of the
land has not been paid. as such shares are for
feited. CALEB S. PRATT, Seersy
Delaware, Anil %. ,55 2t
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18
Notice.

4 LII persons interested are hereby notified
"A thai ] an the owner by purchase and erig-
inal settlement, of the n. Vs. 4 of Sec. 56.
Town. II, Range 30, adjoining the city of Law
rence-that have and expect TO continue to
the same when Is comes into market. All per-
sons are notified, As they were notified IN tbs
Spring Of 1855 by me, not to settle upcE said
claim or any part thereof.
April IS, 5s.-5t= j. Fl. LANE
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18

LAWRENCE. APRIL IL. 1857.
TIIE semi annual meeting of the kansas
j Association of Congregational Ministers
viii be held ut Topeka. Saturday, April 18th.
All Congregational ministers in the Territory
are earnestly desired to be present. as business
of great Importance in relation to church edi-
fees &c. will be brought before the Associa-
ton. By order Of Association,
S. Y. LUM IHderat0r.
April IL st HARVEY JONES, CeTf.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18

w Mirock Hunsley, formerly from
Michigan. has located on the Cotton
wood, near Emporia. and desires in.
formation of his brother. Giles u.
Huntley, who resides somewhere in
Kansas
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18
THE BEST BOOK FOR AGENTS

is "FLEETWOOD'S LIFE OF CHRISTI >
1 splendidly illustrated with Steel Engravings.
and superbly bound in Turkey morocco. extra
gilt sides and gilt edges. Every family in the
land should be provided with copy of this
work. and rs we afford the agent handsome
any one can make remunerative
business by selling it. We also have this work
in less expensive bindings. For full deserip-
ton together with our terms to agents send for
our circular.
WENTWORTH & CO.. Publishers
Sc Washington St., Boston, Mass.
Anil 1S ,57 IF
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18

TAt the election for Mayor. in Leaven-
worth, to fill the vacancy made by the resig-
nation of Mr. Murphy. on Monday last,
HEsRr ]. ADAMS. Esq. an original and well
tried Free State man. formerly from cinein-
na,,i. was elected By majority Of two hun
dred and thirteen votes. The election was
warmly contested.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18
1t NAV be True

THAT A 'RoLLISG STONE GATHERS NO NOSE"
DEING somewhat of an innovator upon es-
ID tablishcd customs, think ! shall try the
Truth of this old adage. | have therefore re-
moved to Nos. 25 and 81 Massachusetts street
one door North of Hornsby & Ferrill's, and
directly opposite the Messrs. Duncan's store.
1t is tIue that my store is not quite so stylish
as the stone one, but my customers will not be
in danger Of having their heads smashed in by
the falling plastering, as at the store have re-
Gently occupied. In the mean time, am max
ing arrangements to erect three story brick
building for my own use. which hope will be
finished off in the most approved style.
shall be happy to see all my old customers
at my new stand. and as many of their friends
among the new emigants, Is they can bring
along with them. c. STEARNS.
Lawrence, April II, 1857.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18
CAUTION.

+ hereby notify the public that ny claim is
i situated on the n. i. y Section, Township
IL, South Range ls, Fast Of the eth parallel
meridian. And hereby caution the pablo
against purchasing lots located N said claim.
as have the only lawful title to the sanie IN,
der the preemption act. ! have understood
that one Mr. Chapman has been endeavozing
20 negotiate some lots and buildings on my
claim. All such sales VIII be invalid, and pur-
chascrs must govern themselves aeeordingly-
GAIuS JENKINS.
Lawrence. April IL, 1857.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18

E We have a gold watch left
With Us by friend. richly worth $3.50.
Which We are instructed to exchange
iOr city property. Who has proper.
'ytO give for it?
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18
w II II Knnnfz

FORWARDING AND COMMISSION MER-
L CHANT. and wholesale dealer in Alton
Lime PlasteTing Hair. Cement and Grain of
all kinds; Orders for Flour promptly attended
20. Short Street and Levee. Alton. Illinois;
Refers to J. Lock d Bro, Alton. ILL.,; Turner
& Subway. do; Wade, Barry & Co., do; W.
II. Mitchell 6; Co.. do.
anr1S fn
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18

RBusiness is very active through
out the Territory, and property is IN
'lnually changing hands at advanced
prices. In Lawrence, lots which Were
sold at $50 and $40 last winter. now
command from 5000 to $500. and
purchsers are more numerous than sell
ss at the present high prices.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18

uWe invite attention to the new Mar Of
Kansas" advertised and for sale by JoRs
HAIsALL, ST. Louis. No. We have > guam
tity OF those maps fer sals'at sl.0o each.
Having been complied from the survey, they
can be .eljedurcn IS authentir. -
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18

H Letters continue to arrive In
curing for the Herald of Freedom.
1t tells US. that the disappearance OF
oar humble sheet from the fire side
circle creates vacuum which no other
source can supply.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18
M a Mo1Es & COMPANY.

GENERAL AGENTS & COMMISSION
Vt MERCHANTS. for the sale of all kinds
ORAL ROAD MATERIALS. Machinery d.
Steam EQgiaes. Pumps. Horse Powers. Saw d
Grist Mills. Forgings. Iron and Brass Castings
Steam Gauges. Steel. Files, Nails. Nuts and
Washers. Betting Gutta Percha Goods. Glass
Lanterns. Locomotive Tires. No. 16 Main
Street st. Louis. Mo.
N. G. MOIES. HIM. WOODWARD.
AnriI 1S r5- ~
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18
Claim Notice.

T hereby request and notify all persons not to
i interfere or have any thing to do with the
East quarter of section thirtyfour in township
twelve, range seventeen, as ] intei:d to pre-
cmpt the same for home. although have
been driven ont of my house by force of arms
my goods thrown cut of doors and ] preclu-
ded from enjoying quiet possession and max
ing the improvements desire.
AMANUEL uAWKER
Big Springs, April II. 1856
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18
Claim Notice.

7 HEREBY warn all persons from hssiag
L any thing 10 do with the EoTih Esstfuai.
Ter Of Session Is, Township l2s Range u.
Shawnee CO., adjoining Washinsfas "a The
South. was driven az this sisisn. ny lie
fhreatened shdmy kense laFR dom Haa kgfs.
ed. By q man living in Big Springs. T5sse
facts intend 10 prove and apply b sns
land o6Ses for iilistotks clsis, = seoa 8
IL comes Ia magksts -
r5g. ~ z. DkgwN
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18
Unrivalled Circular Saw MiIls.


ITO whom it may concern. This eertifs
Il that ] have one Of Wells & Cos eirCulsT
Saw Mills in operation. with which we are now
cutting from ten TO fifteen Thousand feet Of read
plank Per dap Il hours) and We have nodoabt
that we could. under favorable eireunlstancee
cut 50.e00 feet in 12 hours Our engine is s
inch bore and Is inch 'ssroke boiler a feet
long, 45 inches diameter, two Is inch fues--
Our logs are feet long. mostly white oak.
C. S. THOMPSON.
Grand Blanc. Genesee Co., Mich.
Reliable orders promptly filed BY Ii. Wells
& Co.. Florence, Hampshire Co.. Mass. who
are now prepared 70 furnish. with their Justly
celebrated MIL, improved Head Blocks by
which the log Is set 20 any required gauge IN
three seconds The sawyer. without changing
his position. entirely controls the feed backing
the carriage and sstting the log. In poin. Of
convenience and time saving, as well as dure-
billy. these Blocks are uneqaaIled, and with
advantages heretofore possessed by cnE single
and double patent Circular Saw Nil, renders
them far superior b eHy others
La.h and Shingls Saving Machines, also
NorIisor'E Patent for irving. shaving, and
.;ointing shingles, constantly on hand.
april IL. 81
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18
Man of Kansas,

A SECTIONAL MAP OF KANSAS COM
N piled from the field notes in the Surveyor
Generals O.iee. Showing every secticn as
surveyed to the present time. The most COM
p!ste map ever published. Price one dollar.
For sale wholesale and retail at No. i20 Main
Street ST Louis, by
ApriI ls-tf JOHN HALSALL- & Co.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18

~ Richardson's Express. which
has established an Office with Dir.
SAMPSON. in this city, viii accept our
thanks for copies of the st. Lonis
dailies in advance of the mails.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18

lhe Republicans of New Hamp-
salTe have again eleeted.a q Governor,
= aud both branches of the Legislature
y an increased majority.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-04-18

WILL leave ToPeka every Thursday
morning for Nanhattan via. RourTss
Mission, Mil Creek, and Waaboasa Re
turning will leave Aanfattan every Monday
morning. Tbs rouls passes on the south
side of Kansas river and through the most
beautiful portions Of Kansas valley. crossing
at Manhattan Ferry, and n the nearest and
best Toate 70 and from Fen Riley 10 the
eastern par, Of The Territory. n32f