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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-11-05
ANOTHER Movr.-The high.handed

ANOTHER MovE.-The high-handed
= move in johnson County, having proved
cash in the pan" the scoundrels have
bad the mblushing impudence to try
). another game to get the Pro-Slavery can
.didates into Office. Judge Cato has issued
mandamus, to compel the Governor
and Secretary to give thou their certi6-
!. Gates. The fraud was too glazing to be
, :. recognized by the Governor and Secreta-
.. ~ and was severely denounced by the
-.os: more honorable portion of the Pro- sla-
very press, yet Judge Cato has been found
:. photographed as to attempt to force it upon
the people. We have heard this dignitary
compared to Jefries, of England. 1t is
:-.doing the memory of Jeffries injustice. -
As DECEASED and tyrannical as he was, he
,Iwassa saint beside the low, grovelling.
pusillenimous, drunken, unprincipled ig-
rEmus with which the Administration
INSISTS. in inficting the people of Kansas.
TO law and justice he is blind. His only
Saau ana N3uSdNOI - W diu anu dOeI tndt
- portion of the Pro-Slavery party known
Is Border Rufians II one murders an
= unoHending person, Cato sets him free. If
: - The Legislature passes law repeating an
.odious provision, declaring the Free State
men from voting. Cato issues document,
ss Spronouncing the provision still in force.
: II the Governor and Secretary exclude
; ). = certain fraudulent votes, Cato issues a
mandamns, to compel them to recognize
Shese votes. But Walner knocked Cato's
=. decfsson in the head, in regard to the tax
= qualification for voting he repudiated
che fraudulent votes of johnson County;
and he certainly will have independence
enough to give Cato to understand that
he regards him not.
How long is this Cato to be permitted
~ e poIlute the soil Of Kansas with his
= presence ? II the people Of Kansas were
~ Perpitted to choose, they would take all
de Plaghes of Egypt in preference
- kogs, locusts, bloody murraip, and all /;
together with the cholera, smallpox, yell
Jew fever, seven years itch-anything, or
all together, il it were necessary. to get
rid Of Catoi-
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-11-05

!: HoARIBLE !-Dingus was reading Of the
immense pillar of salt, supposed to have
been Lots wife, when he proposed CO.
.nundrum was the difference be-
tween the woman when she was living
and after she was transmogri6ed? We
aRAve in, of course. why" said he,
ain the FIRST place. she was Lots wife,
and in the second place. she was lots Of
s0l" He Immediately tainted after the
s-sfort, and was carried out upon two
: ehipsi
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-11-05

:; NEw SAW MLL.-Messrs. Ulsh and
Thrailkill have recently put into opera
sstiOn : new Double Circular Steam Saw
- Mil, on the northwest corner of Rush
Island, just below this place. 1t is said
to be the fastest mill in this upper country,
and the prOprietOrs are prepared to turn
out any amount Of lumber and laths, on
abort notice, at the most reasonable pri-
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-11-05

~ The Swans at Lecompton have
been puzzling their noodles to invent
some other name for Kansas. Some wan
ted it called Washington, and others,
Walker; but they concluded that it was
too strongly Free State, and it would not
do to disgrace those names, by calling it
after them. We opine they cannot find
a better or pEettier name than Kansas ;
but if they conclude to make it Slave
State, we could suggest three names,
either one of which would be appropriate,
and all three SO equally deserving. that
they would be obliged to toss coppers, to
decide which one to adopt. They are,
Shannon, Leeompte, and Cato!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-11-05

~. By reference to letter which we
copy from the Leavenworth Herald, it
win b seen that . quorum has at length
ban obtained in the Constitutional Con-
ventiOs, and that they are proceeding
visb thsir work. A hot time is anticipa-
Ted. when they get to the Slavery depart
mens-sO Gays the letter but ~e cannot
see what win make It hot, when all the
members are in favor Of Slavery.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-11-05
~ Graham's Magazine, for Noveu

~ Graham's Magazine. for Novem-
Der, has been received. It contains a
number Of fine illustrations, and its usual
variety of choice literary matter. We
sse, by the prospectus for the year 1858,
chat Graham is to be made better than
ever. It will have FIVE Colored Fashion
Plates in each number. with numerous
other plates, and great number of hand
some Patterns for all kinds of Crochet
and Needle Work, &c. In the January
No. will be commenced great story, by
Joseph j. Reed, entitled 1.-THE Kings
Love-" together with numerous Stories
and Romances. The editor, Charles G..
Leland, Esq, is one Of the most talented
writers in America. TerEs-1 copy, l
year, So; 2 copies, IS; 8 copies, Sc !;
6eopies, go. To every SO subscriber,
viii be given, gratis, beautiful Portraits,
IL Oil Colors. of George Washington
and Henry Clay. Address Watson &
Co., Philadelphia, Pa.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-11-05
jim LANE.

Our Jim Lane arrived in town to-day. He
came to escort an old woman into town with a
basket of eggs. He was Immediately surround
ed by an enthusiastic crowd of admiring friends.
Upon his arrival, not Pro Slavery man was to
be se.1-they all skunk into their houses. A
short distance from town, his appearance caused
stampede Of Pro-Slavery mans ox-team.
While here, he made decided hit. Being ask
ed his opinion Of Walker, he laconically replied,
" He is bad egg" The keenness and origin
atty of the wit produced a tremendous burst Of
laughter. To understand the pith of it, it may
be well to mention the fact, that Walker is re-
markedly fond Of sucking eggs! Lane also made
a remark, which, fer eloquence, pathos and pat
riotism, has never been equalIed-not even By
4 citizen of Rome or Sparta, in their palmiest
DAYS. He said, "GentIemen. am for Free
Kansas, and Kansas must be free, or III burst 4
gutn The reader can have no adequate idea
of It's effect, which cannot be described. In or
der to appreciate il, one should have heard it in
the deep tones of his powerful veice-shOuld
have seen the flashing Of his eagle eye, and the
eloquence of his gesture. The thunders of ap-
plause which went up from the delighted crowd,
fully attested their appreciation of the remark.
Every one present felt that Lane would do just
as he SAID. He was several times induced to
repeat the remark, and it has now become IA
vorite motto in the higher fashionable circles of
the city.
The General left, shortly afterwards, for Le-
compton. He said he had a selEimposed task
to perform, and he would not sleep until it was
accomplished. He has resolved to disperse the
Bogus constitutional Convention, at Lecomp-
ton; pail Walkers nose; proceed to Johnson
County, and drive the Missourians from its
bounds; clean out MCGEE County; repair to
Marshall County, and scatter the Rufians TO the
four winds; hasten to Kickapoo, and strangle
the Judges of Election; straighten up things in
Atchissn; and proceed leisurely to his home, at
Doniphan, in time for his supper. And You may
rest assured that he will be as good as his word.
While here, the General failed to call at the
Herald Of Freedom Office. Look out for snea-
king attack upon him, in the next number Of
that sheet. "Gusty Windy will doubtless seek
the company of aye Isothermal," to obtain
consolation for this slight to his dignity and i'm
portance.
The freemen Of Kansas are not yet safe. A
long struggle is yet before them, which will try
them severely. Now is the time to redouble
our exertions. Send on the emigrants. Now is
the time for them to come. You will readily
perceive, by what have written, that the heel
of the oppressor is grinding US down harder than
ever. The season is now very favorable for en-
igrationu cabbages and tunips-
Bot must close, a. the sAoe-leather express
is about leaving. Yours, in haste,
COWPATH.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-11-05

~ We have heard quite number
of persons. of this County and Brown,
express themselves highly in favor of the
proposition to alter County lines. since
our last issue. They all seem satisfied
with the proposition made by our cores
pondent, according to which the petition
is worded. We give mp our suggestion,
and will coincide with the m ajority.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-11-05

Gov. WnE's CoAcmAx TRAVELLING
NoRrH.- A bright looking, intelligent
mulatto. who said he was coachman to
Gov. Henry A. Wise. of Virginia reach
ed this city last night. and took his de-
parture for the Queens dominions on the
steamer this forenoon. He was put
through by the Underground Line-said
with . laugh that he left the Governor
wslI-that be found plenty Of friends on
the way-sDd that he reioiced at the
prospsct Of soon owning himself-0s-
scs1o Tines.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-11-05
MAavrrous Cuar..-ws have always

MARvEIOus CUaEs.-We have always
been slow to believe the wonderful cures
which one medicine after another pre-
tends to have made. but slow As we are
we will own up. when.we are fairly con
WINGED. Those Of our readers who are
scquainted with the cases Of Mrs. Beach
and Mr.. Farwell, viii not think us light
" turned. when we confess our belief that
Ayers Gathartic Pills have virtues for
purifying the blood. which excel anything
within the range of our acquaintance
hitherto. For those who are not cogni-
zant Of the facts. we will say she had
been afflicted for over eight years with
scrofula which only grew worse in spite
Of all the remedies she could employ, I'M
til she took dyer: PILE Under their
influence one after another Of her sores
have healed. until she is apparently as
free from the complaint as ourselves.
He has had liver complaint with pain in
his side that disabled him from work for
long time; all other medicines had fail
ed to afford him any permanent relief.
but few doses of ayers Pills cured him
and he is now steadily at his old post, of
conductor on the cars.-Aiddletorn Dali
ly Courier.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-11-05

GnowISa HoSoRs.--We had no idea
how honors would crowd upon us. in
Kansas. But they are coming thick and
heavy The other evening we were ac-
costed by an Indian, who politely asked
us if we would not buy Aug of whiskey
for him, at the same time offering us the
money to pay for it. Being fearful that
we could not endure such a tremendous
elevation, call Of q sudden" we modestly
declined. Think of that. Having an Of
fer to buy whiskey for an Indian! Amt
we getting into business?
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-11-05

A RrGHT MovE.-Ths Constitutional
Convention, at Lecompton. have done one
good thing. if they only go far enough
with it. In the Bill of Rights. negroes
are forever prohibited from settling in the
State. That viii debut they should
go on. and prohibit all negroes, either
free or slave. from ever coming or being
brought here to live.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-11-05

DR.. q. W. Peter, of Oregon. Mo-. has
placed upon our table. a finely executed
plat Of the town OF White Cloud. Kansas.
The town is now 9 Aourishing site. and
rapid improvements are being made.
The Doctor informs rs that large hotel
is now IN course of construction. which.
when completed. win be as eommodious
and as elegantly furnished as any house
in the Territory.-Scranndk Democrat.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-11-05

More SCARED THAN HURr.-The other
evening. an old fellow. living short dis
lance below. here, came putting and blow
ing to town. with a report that the Indi-
ans were numbering family. short dis
lance from his house. He had heard fir
ing and yelling. and terrific screaming,
and all that. A crowd collected and has
tened to the hoase in question. where they
found the famifyall sound asleepl Now,
whenever you want to make the old fell
low mad. just ask him if the Indians
were numbering Swannigan's family!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-11-05

V Gov. Walker, in his proclama-
ton. mentions that the town of Oxford
has no tavern. In what manner this af-
fects the election frauds. does not appear;
but Dingus thinks that it was because he
could find no place to get :" horn P'-
Dingus will fool around the bull, until he
gets a "hornp
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-11-05

E Notwithstanding the hard times.
we have not been forgotten. We have
this week to acknowledge the receipt. per
Mr.. Moore. of large dish Of 6sh-Psrt
Of the 1900 eaught at one haul, in Clear
Lake, Mo-. few days since.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-11-05

EF The Typhoid Fever is prevailing,
to considerable extent. in this Territory.
and in Missouri. Several cases have &C.
CURED in this place.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-11-05

wThe steamer Watossa. after an
absence of more than a month. was again
at our landing to-day. She is making a
trip from St. Louis to Council Bluffs.
Her Clerk. J. NJ. Reicheneker, will ac-
cept our thanks. for late St. Louis papers.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-11-05

E See notice of the White Cloud
COMPANY. They are going to be after
those withs "shmp stick" who are in
the habit of cutting timber on the town
tract, without leave.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-11-05

CH1KF JUSTICE TAxEY. who some weeks
ago went to Fanquisr White Sulphur
Springs. at Warreuton. Va. In debili-
tated condition, Is said to be now in the
enjoyment Of excellent health and spirits
and looking better than he has for many
years.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-11-05
Dito.

In this place. on Sunday, the lss inss, Of Ty-
phoid Fever, ROBERT T. YoRE. late Of Bellevue,
Ohio, aged % years.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-11-05

An Alabama editor, in q very swelling
article, says there is but one being be fears.
We (says Prentice) suppose that Is the
"fool- killer"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-11-05

r. We understand that there was q
show in town. on last Friday evening
Did anybody go?
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-11-05

~We had slight shower Of rain,
on Wednesday evening. accompanied by
sharp lightning and heavy thunder.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-11-05

r. Another wife has ran away from
her husband. Sec the advertisement.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-11-05
AGENTS.

I.H. DuDDEAlDeE, Successor To w s. Swym-
neil NORTHWEST Corner of Olive and Main
BEeeis, St. Louis, Is our Agent in that City, for
0iicitiEg Subscriptions and Advertisements, and
RAking collections for the Chief.
!. J. RvLET, Esq, Post Master, Oregon, No.
!. +. NlLLxR, West Alexandra, Preble Co., o.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-11-05

"SoxE PuNPkNs. Those sent into
our Office, the other day, by Esq. Briggs.
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laowS's MEASSEss AND cowAaD,cE.

Early this morning, as the Devil Of the Re-
publican Office was running on an GRAND, he trod
upon an orange peel, about a square from tn e
Herald Of Freedom Office, and slipping down,
mudied his clothes considerably. G. w. Brown
was seen looking out at the window at the time,
and it is the general belief that he placed the
orange peel there purposeIy to throw the boy
down. This looks the more probable, from the
fact that Brown was seen to purchase an orange,
last week. But this occurrence has had the ef-
feet of developing Gusty Windy's" bravery.
The boy, upon rising, and being assisted by your
correspondent and Judge Conway in brushing
the mud of of his clothes, emphatically remark
ed, that ait was darned dirty trick, whoever
throwed that orange peel there" During the
day, he twice passed by the Herald of Freedom
Office, but the valorous "Gusty Windy" never
offered to resent the remark. There is no
doubt but that his friends Immediately informed
him of the boys expression. That boy is
specimen Of the true Free State grit. You may
judge of the spirit of the people here, when lit
tie boys ike him, only seventeen years of age,
express their thoughts so freely and boldly.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-11-05
Correspondence
(From Our Own Correspondent
IMPORTANT FROM KANSAS !

-@A"A@lNNA1 AAoAASo9s OS@- ~ 49, - -"
We have at present stirring times in the Ter
ritOry, sketch of which harten TO write you,
before the express leaves.
SIGNIFICANT FACT.
An incident in which there was much signih-
canoe, occurred here yesterday. Immediately
after breakfast, C. W. Brown, of the Herald Of
Freedom, was seen walking hastily towards the
bushes in this vicinity, with a piece sfpaper in
his hand. About noon. Gov. Walker entered
town, and was shortly Afterwards seen to walk
towards the bushes Il is the general belief
that W alker and Brown took this method Of NEE
ting, to escape the observation of our indignant
citizens; and that there the bargain was conelu-
ded between them, BY which Walker binds him
self to employ the United States troops under
his command to safely escort three pounds of
fresh butter to Browns residence every week.
and in return, Brown is to deny, through his pa
per, that Walker shores in his sleep. The thing
is having its efect-the bargain is complete,
and Brown is fast sinking in popular favor. /
am happy to say that but few Of our citizens so
far bowed TO the Slave Oligarchy as to notice
the isOthermal'' Governor, during his visit
here. One Irish hod-carrier asked him for a
chew Of tobacco.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-06-15

TIE GRAND NATIONAL MuMcAL FxsrI-
VAL Tho arrangements for this giean.
tic festival, which is to take place in
this CITY the third week Of this month.
ere fully complsted, and the affair bids
we'll to excel any Of the former festivals
held 10 ei,her this city or New YoJk b.
The vocsl,sts Who will be active partici-
psnts will exceed the number stated
come time sinoe, ~ New York slone will
send 800 men, Baltimore $50, Boston
and some OF the other eastern cities,
from one to two hundred. There ere
% be two Associations from Virginia,
besides delegates from other States, al
Of which, with the twelve Associations
IN Philadelphis, will swell the number
to ovs- 1900. The entire expense atten.
ding the cs-ryine through Of thia mons.
ter fete will not be lsss then $40, OOO.-
Phila. Ledger.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-06-15

AN ORDINANCE to amend an Ordinance
To authorize the use Of Fifth street oy
the Mississippi and Missouri Rail Road
Company" passed and approved the
25th Of June. a. H.. 1853.
Sec. L. In consideration Of the sum Of
fifty thousand dollars to be Issued imInedi
ately to the city Of Davenport in the capital
stock Of the first division Of the Mississippi
and Missouri Rail Road company West of
Iowa city, hearing interest ut the rate of
ten per cent per annum. payable in stock,
the said company are hereby released from
all obligations further to pave or plank
Fifth street. agreeably to the provisions con-
tanned in the first condition Of AN Ordinan nee
to authorize the Use Of Fifth street by the
Mississippi and Missouri Rail Road compa-
ny. passed and approved June %. 1853, and
the said company shall have the right and
authority to lay down second track in said
street, whenever the business Of the road
shall render it necessary.
Sec .. The said company shall at all
times keep its tracks properly ballssted, and
the space between them, and to the end Of
the ties planked or macadami1ed at its own
cost
See g. The conditions Of sections I'd, 81
and 4th Of the said Ordinance Of June %,
1853, shall remain in full force.
Prorided. That the said company shall in
no ease 80 lay the track or tracks through
saii street as to prevent the passage Of car
riages upon either side Of said tracks.
Proruied further, That said company shall
signify its acceptance Of the conditions Of
this Ordinance at tho next meeting Of the
City Council
Passed and approved June I'd, 1857.
GEO. B. SARGENT,
Attest: f. PECK, Mayor.
City Clerk.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-06-15
Prooeedings Of the City Council.
ADJOURNED MEETING.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, June Is, 1887.

Council CHAMBER, June Is, 1857.
PRESENT,
His Honor the Mayor. GEo b. SARGENT
ALDERMEN.
lot Ward. Aid Cannon, Jennings-2d
Ward, Smallield, Ramming-sd Ward. j.
N. Bowling, vollstedt-ath Ward, Forrest
9Th Ward Sears, Guy.
Washburn-5th Ward lie Claire, O'Brien-
Minutes Of last meeting read. and Resolu
ton ordering side walk to be laid on L.
Claire street was ordered to be read, ito Ia,
on the west side Of said street."
Minutes were further altered by adding
that after Remonstrance had been presented
BY r. Plummer, be also proceeded to reat
certain resolutions passed by . meeting o
Rsmonstrants which were considered dero
satory to council BY his Honor, when fur
shsr reading was withdrawn.
The minutes were then approved.
AID. Ssars offered the following Repor,
and further stated that the Committee ez
psstsd to receive further plans. and on mo-
tioa Conmistee were granted further time.
The Committee to whom was referred
he duty Il advertising for and receiving
plAas lor City Hospital. offer the following
report:
That ~ Aavs disshargsd the duty assigeed
- "a fkum the plans received We are 81 the
-aA-- aAaH A. is,1an sasaaantnd 10 ".
611allEdI7Ii'li1I|'E
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-06-15

Tue Constitution Of the United Sta
tes, Article 8, Sec. 2 declares that this
Constitution and the laws Of the UNI
ted States, which shall be made in pur
suance thereof, and all treaties made or
which shall be made, under the author
ity OF the United States shall be the
supreme law Of the land, and the judi
yes in every State shall be bound there
by, anything in the Constitution or
laws Of any State to the contrary not
outstanding"
Slavery existed in Louisiana when i
was French and when it was Span
ish Colony.
Cd the 3Oth day Of April, 1903, a
treaty was made between France and
the L nitcd States, ceding the Terrific
~ of Louisiana to the latter, the third
article Of which is in she following
words
ARTICLE s-The Inhabitants Of the coded T.rri.
tory Incorporated into tho Union Of ,he Uni
ted s,ater and admitted a. soou o. ssu,ls, nc OF
dins to the principles of the Federal Consiituios,
thu erJoyment ofAi the rights, ad santsgss and I'M
munti~s o. eti1ens q the United states and in tn.
meantime they shall b. mant ainc.snd protected In
thc free enjoyment Of their liberty property and the
religion which they profess"
The Territory Of Louisiana embl aced
oil the territory now included in the
State Of Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri,
and Iowa, and the territories Of Kan
sss, Nebraska and Minnesota. So long
~ any portion Of this territory renal
ned territory and had not been cree.
ted into State, Congress- could pass
no law, abolshing slavery in such ter
ritory--they had no jurisdiction ofthe
subject.
When any portion of that territory
WAS erected into "a State, the State 80
erected, became a municipal govern
ment, and having jurisdiction of the
subject, could abolish Slavery, fthey
chose; but no other power had any
right SO to do.
1t therefore follows, that the celc-
brated Kansas - Nebraska Bill, rs it
is called, ia which Congress refused to
enact any provision in relation to Slave
ry, either to establish it or abolish it,
and repeating SO much Of the Missouri
Compromise As professcd to legislate
upon the subject by Congress, was in
strict conformity to the provisions OF
the Constitution Of the United States,
and the Treaty Of Ccssion made with
France.