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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02

PREPARATIONS ron THE FoURTH.--
Preparations for the Celebration, are
making on an extensive scale. A large
gathering was anticipated, and number
of beeves, sheep. pigs and fowl were in
readiness for the occasion but informa-
ton has just been received, to the effect
that the crowd win DO vastly greatert than
previous anticipations, which has set the
COMMITTEES to work, adding greatly to
the stock Of eatables. The WatOssa viii
bring load of passengers from above,
and boat win bring another load from
Leayenworth, St. Joseph. and other
towns below. Besides. the settlers viii
all be here for miles around and the
conntryo on the opposite side of the River,
viii not be backward in swelling the
numbers.
Tables arc being put up, near fne
spring, for the accommodation Of great
number of hungry people. The Mime
haha. on Wednesday. landed baby
walker. which. though small, viii be able
to burn all the powder and make all the
noise necessary on the occasion. The
Company have gone to considerable ex-
pense. in perfecting the arrangements /;
but they are determined to omit nothing
which comfort and patriotism may re-
quire.
The excitement is spreading below,
like wild -fire. One boat, on her down
ward trip from st. Jo.. sold over FIVE
hundred tickets for White Cloud, on the
Fourth. A boat is now on her way up
from st. Louis, on Fourth Of July ex-
cursion trip to White Cloud. as viii be
seen by the following article from the
St. Louis Republican, of June 10Th:
FOURTH OF july ExcURsIoS-STEAM-
ER MoRSING STAR.-The ropes are being
laid, and the wires pulled, and arrange
inents made all around for Fourth of
July excursions. The Morning Star,
Capt Briefly, is making arrangements
for one up the Missouri river, and in con-
sequence will leave this port OIL next
Monday. instead Of Tuesday-her regular
day. The Morning Star is boat ad-
nirably adapted for pleasure parties, and
hers viii be gotten up on grand scale
She viii leave st. Louis on Monday at
4 o'clock, and will reach ST. Joseph on
Friday morning. She will there take
aboard large party Of ladies and gen.
tlenen, accompanied by band of music,
and win proceed ON to White Cloud,
distance Of sixty miles above ST. Joseph,
where great sale Of town lots viii take
Place--a free barbecue viii be given
speeches win be made by distinguished
men of Missouri and Kansas Territory
lots ofchanlpagne viii be opened, and of
course dIsnk--snd the ladies will bless
the scene with their smiles. All this
sounds very well in newspaper, but the
affair viii doubtless transcend our des-
cription Of it, and the anticipations of
the most sangline. A large party will
60 from this city, which viii be swelled
at various points on the river to attend
the sale Of lots, and make their eternal
fortunes en- the Fourth Of July. There
viii be sport, profit, Fourth Of July and
music on this trip, anG we would like to
be Of the party. We advise those who
wish to have real good time, to secure
rooms on the Morning Star early. as she
leaves on Monday evening positively
Mr.. H. d. Blossom, the clerk, will do
his best to accommodate all.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02

PRE-EMPrrox LAw.-As the fever is
now raging for pre-empting claims on
Government lands, we this week pub
fish the Presumption Law, together with
the different forms of certificates neces-
sary in the process. 1t will no doubt be
interesting to many.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02

NEw PAPERs.-New papers are start
ing into existence, in Kansas and Ne
braska, as rapidly as new towns. We
have just received the Elwood Adver-
tiser, published at Elwood, in this Coun-
ty, by Fairmsn & Newman; the PIatts-
mouth Jeffersonian, of Plattsmouth, Ne
braska, by LETTERS & Sherfey; and the
Pacific City Enterprise, of Pacific City,
Iowa, by Thompson & Newman. They
are all neat papers, each furnished to
subscribers at the price of 50 a year.
We wish them success.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02
kEThe fine little steamer WatOssa

kEThe fine little steamer Natosss
continues to make her trips with regu-
lalify, between st. Joseph and Council
Bluffs. She gives great satisfaction to
the trade along the route, and is highly
spoken OF by the papers at the different
points on the river. She is said to be
building up splendid business between
st. 10 and the Bluffs. The gentlemanly
Clerk win accept our thanks, for late
copies Of Nebraska papers,
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02

EF The name of the Coal Company,
of which We spoke last week, is called
the Mount Roy Coal Company. from the
fact that the mines are located at Mount
Roy, town on Roy's Creek, few miles
West of here. Mount Roy is a promis-
ing town, and with her advantages. can
not fail to make place of importance.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02

EF We have just received the first
number of the Holt County News, pub
lished at Oregon. No., by Mr.. S. H. B.
CundiE, at 80 year. Is isa large, we'll
gotten up sheet Independent in politics.
and conducted with ability. We wish
It success.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02

RTherO has SeeH quite an improve
ment in the business of our place, within
a month past. & short time since, but
few boats landed here; now there is
scarcely boat passes up, that does not
land large amount of freight, and a
number Of passengers
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02

By the sixth section, . claimant is authorized
hereaftertO file a declaration, under the law Of
September, lsll, or to make an entry Of claim
under it, although the time prescribed By the
law, for the fling of such declaration, or The
making Of such entry, shall have expired, proti-
ded the elaiEiant was prevented, BY vacancy in
either the reesiver's or registers Office, from
performing said act or acts within such time, and
shall perform the duties required BY the law
within the sane period after the disability is re-
moved, as be would have had II such vacancy
had not occurred.
The only things required Of purchaser Of
public lands are, that he shall make an applieA-
ton in writing to the register for the tract de-
sired to be entered, and pay to the receiver the
purchase money He viii hnd a blank applica-
ton at any Of the Land Ofices.
FoRM ToR CASES WHERE THE LAND CLnaED WA
SuBJEcr TO PnvGfK ENTRY PEoR TO SErrKn-
iER 4, 1871.
l, Jehn Doe, of the town of Peru, in the coun-
ty of La Sale, and State of Illinois, being (the
head Of family, or widow, or single man over
the age Of tWehty-One years, as the case may be,
lQd citizen Of the United States, or having
I'd my declaration to become citizen of the
United States, or having fled my declaration to
become citizen as required by the naturali1a-
ton laws, as the ease may BEL have, since the
first day of June, one thousand eight hundred
and forty, to-wit: on the fifteenth day of Janua-
~, one thousand eight hundred and fifty, settled
and improved the northeast quarter of section
number two, in township number four, north Of
range number eight east; in the district Of lands
subject to sale at the Land-oAaee at Chicago,
and Containing one hundred and sixty acres,
which land was subject to private entry atthe
passage of the act of>tbe fourth Of September,
one thousand eight hundred and forty-one; and
do hereby declare my intention to claim tho
said tract Of land as a presumption right under
the provision of said act Of the fourth of Sep
tenber; one thousand eight hundred and forty
one
Given under my hand, this first day of June,
one thousand eight hundred and ffty-two.
Signed in presence Of JOHN DOE.
JOHN FINK
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02

John wentworth has been discharged
from custody BY Judge Drummond. who
decided that Wentworth, IN his Official
earscity a. Congressman, rsesiyed the
mail bags. and Is thsrs was no special
demand made for them, had = night to
kesp them.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02

TIE LAND SALEs.-The receipts of the
sale of the Iowa Trust Lands, amounted
to s1s5.0Oo. The amount has been De-
posted, by Receiver Woodson, in the
st. Louis Sdb-Treasury.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02

It Is said that the frat parsonage who.
wore hoops Is lady Saturn. one Of ..ths.
ladies waiting upon the n.-Esesangss
Unquestionably Lady Saturn wears.
hoops Shadoesn't wear enytking elsa
-Lonisgizle J1Avnal.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02

Ar On SoLDIER.-The Oldest veteran
in the Prussian service. named Ksrnaseh,
was buried on the 26th nlt., ct PiIsnitz,
. small village near Brsslau. He entered
the army in the reign Of Frederick the
Great, and was at the time Of his death.
liz years Of age.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02
eEWe knew that Webster's Diction.

HWe knew that webster's DictiOn-
AIRY is considered standard work, of the
highest authority, wherever the English
language is spoken; bu: We find that it
is q much greater work than we had
heretofore supposed. as we recently saw
one person prove by it. to the entire sat
isfaction of another, that bank bills are
legal tender
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02

A Kansas paper says the hop vins
grows spontaneously in that tsEritory. and
appears to Be native Of ths soil. In
many places the vine Is abundant, snd
might Be gathered with profit - a arti-
Gle Of commeree.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02

That FLAo.-The ladies' are engaged
in making Orge Flag. which is to be
placed at the top of Liberty Pole, on
The high bluff in the Northern part of
town, on the the morning of rbe Fourth.
where it can be seen for miles up and
down the river.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02

eEThe Clerk Of he good steamer
AlOnzo Child, has Our thanks for late
copies Of st. louis papers.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02

CozucrsD o. PERsUar.-Philip RnmDs,
Of Philadelphia. has bean convicted Of
perjury for swearing falsely IN regard to
fraudalsat natursliizatioa papes.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02
RwTbe Young Gentlemen and Ia.

REThe Young Gentlemen and La
dies of Oregon, are making preparations
for grand Tournament and Picnic near
that place, on the 4th. Such thing as
a Tournament is rare in this part of the
country. Were it not that there will be
much more interesting time at White
Cloud, we should like to be there to see.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02

>sEThe Clerk of the steamer E.. A.
Ogden has our thanks.for late St. Louis
papers.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02
Or JOHN JONES, Receiver.

FoRx or AFFIDAVIT TO m FILLED IN CAsEs U.s.
DER Tzz AcT or THE ara or SErTEHBEn, 1s4l /,
wHERE TIE SErrLxR SHALL HAVE DIED BEsonE
PRouNe Up AEB EErEzINs ms CLAIE.
!, John Doe, (executOr Of the estate Of Rich
ard Roe, or administrative Of the estate Of Rich
ard Roe, or one Of the heirs Of Richard Roe,
aged fsrty years, as the ease may be, do solemn
y swear Tor aairm, Is ZIP case nsE BEL that.
70 the best Ofmy Knowledge and bshsf, the said
Richard Roe, Who was settler on the north
half Of the northeast quarter Of section number
seven Of township number three north. of range
number one east, subject to sale At Chicago, has
never had the bene6t Of any right Of pre-enp-
don, under ths act, entitled An act 10 spprO-
pirate the proceeds Of the sales Of the public
lands, and 70 grant redemption hghts,D sppro-
ved September l. 1915 that he vas not At tie
time Of bis death, ne spner Of three hundred
and twenty acres Of Iand IN any State OF Teri
tory Of Tie United States; that he did nos settle
upon and improve the sbose taet q land On
speculation, but in good faith tOsppropriass II 20
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02

FoR CASES WHERE LAND CLAIMED SHALL HAVE
BEEN RENDERED SuBjEcr TO PRIVATE ENTRY
SINCE SEFTEMBER 4, ls4l.
/, John Doe, of the town of Joliet, in the
County of viii, and State of Illinois, being (the
head of family, or widow, or single man over
the age of twenty one years, as the case may
be, and citizen of the United States; or hav-
ing filed my declaration to become s-citzen as
required by the naturalization laws, as the case
may be,) have since the first day Of June, one
thousand eight hundred and fifty, settled the
southeast quarter Of section number three, in
township number Eve north, of range four east.
in the district Of lands subject to sale at the
Land Office of Chicago, and containing one hun
dred and sixty acres, which land has been rem
dered subject to private entry since the passage
Of the act of the fourth of September, one thou
sand eight hundred and forfy-one, but prior to
nay settlement thereon; and do hereby declare
my intention to claim the said tract of land as
presumption right, under the provisions of said
act of the fourth of September, one thousand
eight hundred and forty-one.
Given under my hand, this first day Of July,
one thousand eight hundred and ffY-two.
Signed in presence of JOHN DOE.
JOHN BLACK.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02

~ Another Horse strayed or stolen.
See Thomas S. MceuIloch's advertise
ment.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02

HThose interested. are referred 70
the Iowa Point Letter List, in smother
column. There are enough Of Them to
su;t every variety Of taste. religion and
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02

DEcLARAroRY STATEMENT FOR CASES WHERE THE
LAND IS Net SUBJECT TO PRIVATE ENTRY.
!, John Doe, of the town of Madison, in the
County Of Lee, and State Of iowa, being, (the
head of family, or widow, or single man over
the age oftwenty-one years, as the case may be,
and citizen of the United States, or having
filed my declaration to become a citizen as re-
quired BY the naturalization laws, as the case
may be- have, on the first day Of October, one
thousand eight hundred and fifty, settled and
improved the northeast quarter of section num-
Der ten, in township number eight north. FRANCE
six east in the district of lands subject to sale
at the Land-0 Office at Burlington, and containing
one hundred and sixty acres, which land has not
yet been offered at public sale, and thus render
ed subject to private entry; and do hereby de-
clare my intention to claim the said tract of land
as presumption right, under the provisions of
said act Of the fourth of September, one thou
sand eight hundred and forty-one.
Given under my hand, this tenth day of o.
tober, one thousand eight hundred and fifty two.
Signed In presence of JOHN DOE.
SETH Jar.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02

-INvALUABLE REMEDiEs.-Here are q
few simple remedies for very prevalent
disorders, which we have no hesitation
in recommending as infallible
For sea sickness-stay at home.
For drunkenness-drink cold water
For health-take Ayers Pills.
For accidents-kcep out OF danger.
To make money-advertise in the
Chief.
For Coughs and Colds-take Ayers
Cherry Pectoral.
TO keep out of Jail--pay your debts.
To be happy-subscribe for news
paper.
To please all-mind your own bust
ness.
To have good conscience-"pay the
printer
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02

PANT1SG.-The citizens of White
Cloud can now pride themselves upon
having painter here. who thoroughly
understands every department of his bu-
siness. in the person of Mr.. William Ma
onilken, recently of Uniontown. Pa.
He has permanently located here. and is
engaged in improving the outside and
inside of houses. as fast as he can put to
it. His advertisement will be found in
to-day'spaper, and his work may be found
at various places about town-it speaks
for itsslf.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02

AFFIDAVIT REQUIRED OF Par: EkFrros CLAIMANT.
/, John Smith, claiming the right of pre-emp-
ton under the provisions of the act of Congress,
entitled " An act to appropriate the proceeds of
the sale Of the public lands, and to grant pre-
emption rights" approved September 4, ls4l.
to the northwest quarter of section number two,
Of toHnshin.p dmber six north, Of range number
two west, 81 Jet to sale at Chicago, do solemn
ly swear, Tor affirm, as the case may BEL fhat
have never had the Benefit Of any right Of pre-
emptiOn under this act; that am not the owner
Of three hundred and twenty acres of Land in
any State or Territory of the United States, nor
have settled upon and improved said land to
sen the same on speculation, but in good faith
to appropriate It to my own exclusive use and
benefit and that have not, directly or indirect
ly, made an agreement or contract. in any way
or manner, with any person oEpersOus vhatsoey-
er, By which the title which. 7 may acquire from
the government Of the United States should
enure in whole or in part, to the benefit of any
person except myself. JOHN SMITH.
/, John Frpk, register, Tor John Jones, recei-
ver,) Of the Land Office. at Chicago, do hereby
certify that the above affidavit was taken and
subscribed before me, this FIRST day Of Novem-
beE one thousand eight hundred and fify.
JOHN FRINK. Register,
Or JOHN JONES, Receiver.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02

BES BoLT.-This large and fine steam
er. which has just entered the Missouri
River trade. landed at this place, this
Thursday evening, on her first upward
trip. She has recently been entirely re-
fitted, re-painted, and overhauled, and
win compare favOrably, in all respects,
with any boat on the River. Her fine
Accommodations, and the politeness of all
engaged on board. render her desirable
passenger boat. Her managers win ac-
cept our thanks for attention to articles
of value, belonging to us, which we're
entrusted to their care-such as a woman,
baby, big trunk, and little carriage.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02

The ABoRIoNEs.-No doubt, the In
dams viii be here. in all their glory, on
the fourth. 1t seems to be the height of
their ambition, to be on hand at all pub
lie gatherings-on which occasions. they
paint in their gaudiest colors, dress in
their Sunday -go-to-meeting clothes. then
all mount-men, women and children
upon their ponies. and break for the scene
of operations. single. fIe-6rst. the big
bugs of the tribe next, the common men
folks; and lastly, the women. Children.
and pappooses. 1t is to be hoped that
there viii be enough eatables left, to stuff
the poor fellows right weH-their great
est enjoyment now being eating, drinking
wbiskey. and loading their persons with
shining trinkets-no matter whether they
be gold, brass or tin, ifthey but shine
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02

This date il Important ir d. pssss deterninins tn
a enssr whsthrr ts sstism<nf ua1s uitn IL p1p
e. tis snd uh-fhsr he 1scl.rz,s SatesEt vnI flse
!. ase ssa.ss ard ths snsy ns1s via De isEd psred
slter he sssienszf.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-07-02

The second section Of the act of March, 1873,
provides for the rights Of parties who shall have
died before discriminating their claims, BY the
fling in due time, of all the papers essential to
establish tAe same. If proof Of such right shall
be fled, and payment therefor be made BY the
executor, administrator, or one Of the heirs. du-
ring the period prescribed by the law upon which
the claim is founded, the entry may be made in
the name Of " the heirs " Of the deceased claim
ant. A patent on such an entry win cause the
title to inure to said heirs, IS If their names had
been specially mentioned. In cases of this kind,
the affidavit required Of the pre-empsor viii be
taken by the person 50 fling the proof; and
should such person be one Of the heis, he u
she should be of age and mind competent to ap-
preciate the nature and obligation Of an oath.
The fourth section of the act Of 1913 declares
It unlawful for an individual who has once fled
declaration for one tract Of land to fle at any
future time second declaration for another
tract This has reference 10 ihoss required I'M
der the fifteenth section Of the act Of 1871, for
land subject at the time Of settlement 70 entry
at private sale.
The 9Th section requires that similar notices
or declarations in writing should be fled By set
tlers. under tbs act Of September, lS4I, or land
not subject to private entry. These destinations
are TO be fled in the ofee Of the register or re-
eeiver BY every slch settler within three months
after his settlement
This d.as Is fupon.nt r II pssss det.rainins IN
Ell anssr uhsiher Re sscIensnf ua1s uihn IL psp
e. ms snd uh-fhsr ks 1scl.sz,sy S;ai.nsEt flse
ase ss.so., ard he su.y n.ds viia De sEd psred
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-26

hand, violent course of resistance to this new
Southern programme may not only precipitate
the dissolution of the democracy in the South,
but SO far complicate the sectional troubles of
the administration as to leave it without
party in either section.
For good or evil, North and South, we are
closing up the last chapter in the history of
that great national party which was organized
under Gen. Jackson. Its prestige of invincb-
lily, its unity, its harmony, its discipline and
its strength are gone, The reconstruction of
its broken battalions depends upon sectional
issues raised by two little ilibusters of the
name of Walker. We await the closing scenes
of the drama
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-26

or three times multiplied. There are probably
more vagabonds deserving of the halter in Kan
sas, with population of two or three hundred
thousand, than in all the rest of the civilized
world put together. The politicians on all
sides, and il all parts of the country have sent
to that Territory all the rowdies and rufians
they could pick up to fight out certain amount
OF political capital. If the President would
only call off the United States troops and allow
the rufiians to put each other out of the world
after their own manner, it would be very de-
sirable thing for the conservation of the peace
of the country, and save the hangman great
deal Of hard labor hereafter.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-26

brought to light, and are both published in our
columns this morning The arguments Of Mr.. Marcy
were 80 resistess that no claim has been preferred
on behalf of subjects of Great Britain.
The police on Monday night arrested about dozen
persons who attempted to pass counterfeit bills on
the John Hancock Bank Of Springfield. Mass. Shop
keepers should be on their guard, and not receive
any of such notes.
The corner stone of the new Broadway Tabernacle
church. to be erected at the corner of Broadway and
Thryfourth street, was yesterday laid with appro.
pirate ceremonies.