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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-22
Convention al Judge spicer's.

In another place will be found call
for a Free State Convention, to be held at
the residence of Judge Spicer, four miles
west of Lawrence, on Monday next
Those calling that convention have seen
fit to prefix the title conservative before
Free State, evidently intended to qualify
the character of those invited to partici-
pate in their deliberations. While we
had no voice in the calling of that conven-
ton, and knew nothing of it until the no
tice was brought us for publication, and
know nothing of the private feelings of
those concerned in getting it up, yet we
suppose by conservative Free State men
was meant those who were determined to
use the ballot box for the redress of our
political grievances, in coRtradistinction
to that other class of Free State men
few in numbers-who prefer resort to
the sword to cure our Territorial ills
With such an understanding of the inten-
ton of those who got up the call, we shall
heed it,and shall endeavorto be in attend
ance, and trust the great mass of the
people of this county will be there. 1t is
necessary for the people to be up and do
ing from this time forth, if they would
triumph in October next. We must or
ganize, and labor energetically down to
the last moment, if we would avoid de-
feat
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-22
Resolutions Passed al Big Springs.

At meeting of the citizens of Big
Springs and vicinity, held on the 18th
inst. the following resolutions were unan-
imously adopted:
WHEREAS, The character of our fellow
citizen, Capt. HENRY BoYNToN, gentle
man of integrity and of high moral worth,
has been asSailed through the columns of
the 'sTecumseh Note Book in a most vile
manner, therefore
Resoired, That we condemn the efforts
put forth to traduce his character, as un.
Just, abusive and slanderous, that we will
defend his character and his person by any
honorable and just means so long as he
shows himself hereafter as he has done
heretofore, to be peaceable, orderly and
quiet citizen, high minded and honora-
BILE gentleman, worthy of our confidence
and esteem.
Resolred further, That if the bogus au-
thorities cannot defend Free State men
from foul and cowardly assaults while
prisoners and in their custody, their ar
rests had better be "bCt few and far be-
tween" in this vicinity.
Voted that the Secretary be requested
to furnish copies of these resolutions for
the Lawrence papers and for the Note
Book" Signed, E. ID. DALE, Pres't.
2. II. TowNsEND, Sec'y.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-22
n. Free 1abor Mersnen, ia yirr,ni..

We publish this week, synopsis of a
speech by Eli THAYER, on the progress of
free labor in the Old Dominion, which is
making rapid strides in company with her
sister State of Missouri, toward the aboli-
ton of the system of slavery. The pro-
cess will be gradual, but nevertheless, sure,
as no community will tolerate or uphold
an institution detrimental to its interests,
and tend to retard emigration and settle
ment, and consequently prosperity there
in.
Virginia now and then, will present two
distinct appearances. 1t is now virtually
settling into decay; the land is impov-
erished; the houses wear dilapidated,
antique appearance, except in the cities,
and on every side is seen unmistakable
evidences of the deteriorating influences
of the pet system of the Southern oli-
garchy. Since the days of the sage of
Mount Vernon, it has scarcely made any
progress in the scale of civilization and
advancement, and certainly no proportion
ate progress with other States where the
beneficial effects of free soil and free labor
greet the traveller on all hands, bring
up, almost involuntarily, contrast be-
tween the two systems. Even the most
casual observer cannot fail to note this at
aglance; and if his views be not warped,
his mind and judgment prejudiced, he
must acknowledge the business of the con-
illusions which force themselves upon him,
twill We, will ye."
But brighter day is about to dawn
upon the fair hills and green valleys of
the Old Dominion; q new era is about to
be inaugurated and, as legitimate effect,
we shall, ere long, see her as she should
be, one of the first states in our national
confederacy, as well in art, science, and
knowledge, as in age. We shall see her
western counties populated with hardy
sgriculturalists, depending upon their own
exertions for the 'harvest home' rather
than the coerced labor of the black. Art
will furnish ready market for their
products in rejuvenated cities, rising
from the degradation and thraldom of
slavery, which has ever hung like an in
cubus upon the State, deterring settlement
and making deserts in the stead of cities.
Yet, as Mr.. Thayer truly says, abolish one
kind Of slavery and you introduce anoth-
er; slavery of the elements which are CO.
creed into labor for the benefit of mankind.
"The one builds cities, while the other
makes deserts"
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-22
wha, Others Think.

MARSHALL, MICH, Aug. 5, 1857.
Mr.. EDIToR-DEAR SIR:-I saw by
your publication of August 1st., state
ments which corrected the idea that Gov.
WALKER had marched the q. S. troops
to Lawrence to collect the taxes. We
have daily noticed extracts from letters
written by men of your Territory, stating
that Gov. Walker had said that the votes
in the election of October next, would be
limited to those who were registered un-
der the last census. We are happy to
learn by your columns that they are false.
To your columns multitudes are now
looking for an impartial exposition of the
affairs of Kansas. Cool, candid, and think
ing men, of all parties, now turn their at
tention to the "HeraM of Freedom for
that information which they fail to find
elsewhere Thus have you won the con-
fidence of all rational men; you have made
yourself conspicuous in the eyes ofa nation
by strictly adhering to those virtues which
belong to the scholar and patriot. We
now express our gratitude to you for the
;nestimable privilege we enjoy in the
perusal of your paper. Could we, in any
way, aid its success we should be infinite
ly glad so to do. Pardon me for introdu-
cling myself so abruptly.
am your obliged servant,
w, 8. GEER.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-22
Hogs ". the People.

What makes more disease in the hu-
man family than swine flesh? What makes
more disturbance in a neighborhood than
gang of hungry hogs roaming about
seeking what they may devour? What
is more dreaded by a poor man on the
prairies, who has only fenced against cat
tie, than drove of hungry hogs, which,
in one night will destroy all his labors for
the season, and reduce him and his fami-
ly to want for at least one more year? 1t
is not right for the owners of hogs to take
them into an unfenced prairie country and
allow them to destroy the crops of their
neighbors; neither is it right for those
neighbors to shoot them down without
consulting the owner. Either of these
courses make enemies of friends, and
breeds evils more fatal to happiness, than
anything else.
No property value can compensate for
the i'll will thus engendered.
1t needs great forbearance on the part
of settlers to adjust these things properly
without anger. We have no law on the
subject, and it is an evil felt and suffered
in every neighborhood that we hear from.
The query is sent to us, What shall we
do with the hogs? Come to a mutual
agreement and act without violence. We
shall have law next year.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-22
Sensibie Talk.
Sensible Talk.
In late issue the New Orleans Bulle-


In late issue the New Orleans Bulle-
tin Says
"Why this perpetual fuss about Kan
sas by the sectional press? Why this af-
fected Indignation about the South being
cheated out of its rights there, and all this
stuff? What man in his senses had par
ticle of doubt, for the last six months at
least, that Kansas would be Free State,
because an overwhelming majority of its
people are, and have been, and will con-
hnue to be in favor of so making it? Do
the sectioEalists wish to force slavery or
anything else upon people, when about
to assume the functions of State, against
the will of vast and rapidly increasing
majority? The exclusive soidisant cham
pions of the South, who modestly assume
an extra share, if not all the patriotism,
ssgacity, etc., extant, are very clamorous
just now against having the proceedings
of the Kansas Convention, submitted to
a vote of the people. The only reason
they can possibly have for such a course
is, that they fear the said people would
reject the instrument, in consequence of
the slave clause, if it should contain one.
If not, this is manifest admission that
they believe the majority in Kansas are
opposed to such a clause? If so, then
they wish the minority to rule, and wish
a constitution, obnoxious TO the majority,
forced upon them by species of political
legerdemain. If this is not the whole
thing in nutshell, we would like to have
some wiseacre explain it, and tell what it
does mean."
This is sensible and gives us pleasure
to copy. A large portion of the Southern
press has placed itself in ridiculous po-
sition by its advocacy of principles, utter
ly foreign and antagonistic to the princi-
pies of our Republican Government. We
have gone, thus far, on the squatter SOW
eighty principle, and we wish to have the
opportunity to carry it out. All that we
ever feared from the repeal of the Com
promise was the frauds of pro-slavery
officials, and the influence of neighboring
slave States which would send in their
citizens to control our elections. We have
never doubted that if the people of the
Territory could be left to themselves and
have fair play, this would be Free State.
If the above article is fair specimen,
we consider the Bulletin true Squatter
Sovereign paper.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-22
e., taa Euiu.,s. aass .zouraas.

ATtesi2n Wells-An Important CeTfeenSn'
EDITORS STATE JoURNAL:-GEETLE-
hEN:-I noticed statements IN your pa
per of late issue, predicated upon the
assertion of correspondent, in reference
to Artesian Wells in this Qroquois) coun-
ty. Your author says ''three artesian wells
have succeeded well.'' So they have,
but this is only part of the truth, and
presume your correspondent has areckoned
without his host" To my knowledge,
we now have in this county IN successful
operation more than thirty of these wells.
They range in depth from 65 to 80 feet,
and discharge volume of water equal to
two barrels per minute.
Iroquois county stand head and shoul-
ders above any other county in the State
or Union, as regards artesian wells. The
water is cool, and like the high land water
of Pennsylvania, is considered by dis
tinguished chemist to be very healthy. In
one instance, in consequence of imperfect
tubing, well owned by Mr.. Harper, was
rendered entirely uselss. 1t discharged
with the water great quantity of sand
and stones, some of the stones about the
size of hens egg. It could not be REM
edied, and in a few weeks several tons of
sand, stones and gravel were vomited
from the bottom of this water volcano.
The ground was noticed to sink, and from
fear of being engulphed, Mr.. II. moved
his house some sixty yards from the
old site. The earth all around for twenty
or thirty yards has sunk, leaving large
pool of water. The well is entirely use
less, but will afford sufficient water for
ordinary purposes.
These wells are made at cost of from
$50 to $500, and N view of the fact that
our water was heretofore impure and un-
healthy, we feel that these wells are asuc-
cess, and we know of several in the south
western part of the county, the owners of
which would not be deprived ofthem for
three times their cost.
Put Iroquois down, Messrs. Editors, as
the first county in the State, as regards
this great enterprise; and in short time,
we hope to present you statistict which
will prove us to be one of the finest coun-
ties, in an agricultural view. Yours, &c.,
IROQUOIS.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-22
District Court,

Eliza P. Hamilton, by heri
next friend Patrick ID.
Jones, Complainant. Petition for Divorce.
Cs,
Harrison Hamilton, Deft.
TN the Second District of the United States
L and Territory of Kansas, in Second Judicial
District, May Term, A. ID. 1857. In Chancery
plainant, BY her attorney, James Christian, and
it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
the defendant is nonresident of this TERRITORY,
Therefore it is ordered by the Court that the de-
fendant be notified that the complainant has
herein fled her bill of complaint, the object and
general nature of which is to obtain q divorce
from the bonds Of matrimony. heretofore con-
traeted between complainant and defendant, and
also that said defendant be notified to appear be-
fore the Judge of the Second District Court of
the United States and Territory Of Kansas, with
in and for the Second Judicial District of said
Territory, on the first day Of the next term there
Of to be begun and held at the city of LecOmp-
ton in the county of Douglas. on the first Mon
day in October next, A, ID. 1857, to appear and
answer the said bill, or that the same will be ia
ken rs confessed. 1t is further ordered that this
notice be published in some newspaper printed
in this Territory, for eight weeks suceessively,
the last insertion to be at least four weeks before
the commencement of the term at which the de-
''luA'' '' JAMES CHRISTIAN,
Solicitor for Complainant.
Is, Macarthur, Clerk of the Court aforesaid.
do hereby certify the above to be q true copy OF
the original order made in the above entitled
cause.
the Court aforesaid, set ms hand and affix the
seal thereof, at the Office in LecOmptOn, this
Ilth day of June, A. ID. 1851.
1878 :. McARTIUR, Clerk.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-22

good and true-those who can tolerate opposite
opinions. without believing that those views are
entertained for Mercengry purposes; We appeal
to the conscientious of all parties foT SUPPORT,
and pledge them that it shall be our end and aim
to make fearless and true newspaper which
shall oppose crimes In high places; and denounee
vice wherever found. Demagegues, trucking
politicians and aspirants for popular favor. who
are alike destitute Of head and heaFt; and all
those who seek to make the DEAR PEOPLE "
mere heHers of wood and drawers Of water "
Tor their personal aggrandizement, are expected
to cut our acquaintance. Asking for no Office,
and seeking no position, We feel that we can be
wholly independent. Looking to the toiiing
masses for support, it is on them we shall mainly
reIy, and for them We shall labor.
With no other promises. our bark Is again upon
an open sea. Our paper will be published weekly,
viii continue of its present size, and FIFTY
NUMBERS will constitute volume. No paper
viii be sent from the Office until the subscription
Is paid. Our terms will remain as heretofore:
One copy one year, s2,0G; three comics. $500:
ten copies, and one to the getter mp of the club,
Si5o0. Subscriptions may Commence at any
time; and no paper will be sent after the expira-
tion of the time paid for.
Moneys fnaiIed in presence Of the Postmaster,
and for which reteipts afe taken, may be for
warded at orr fisk.
Voluntary agents viii be allowed a commission
of fifty cents single yearly subscribers: but no
will be allowed on clubs.
Address g. w. BROWN Il Co., Lawrence, 4. T.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-22
Delaware Land Sales.

The sale of the Delaware lands at Osaw-
kee, which commenced the 18th ult.,
closed on Wednesday last. About $4,000
acres were embraced in this land. Every
foot of it has been sold. The squatters
obtained at least nine-tenths of it at the
valuation price, which ranged from 81 so
to $3.50 per acre. Those quarters that
were open to competition. and bid on by
spectators, brought from SO to s12 per
acre. Theproceeds of the sale it is esti-
mated, viii exceed $4,000. This with
the amount sold at Fort Leavenworth for
the benefit of the same Indians, will ex-
ceed one million dollars. These lands are
equal in fertility to any portion, and lie
Immediately back of and west of Leaven-
worth city, extending from the Missouri
river in a straight line forty miles. This
land is now nearly all occupied, and now
that titles are obtained will soon be brought
into high state of cultivation.-Leauen-.
north Herald.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-22
AAer a Shower.

A most pleasant landscape is presented
to the view in our broad, far stretching
prairies, after the invigorating influences
of shower. Nature seems to have gath
cred fresh energies from the falling drops.
and everywhere starts into new and more
vigorous life; while the thick foliage of
the woods glistens in the coming sun.
Far as the eye can reach, to the south
and west, but one unbroken world of green
unfolds itself to the vision, and seemingly
about mile to the east of south Blue
Mound rises even yet more darkly against
the leaden horizon. The river, too, feels
the influence of the welcome shower, and
rising rapidly, it flows en- with renewed
poger through varied scenes to swell the
tide of the rolling Missouri, and that too,
in turn contributes to the "Father OF
Waters
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-22


Lawrence Business Direct01y.
JOHN B. WOOD, Land Agent and Money Bro
ker, Lawrence, Kansas.
G. STORRS, Jr., Land Agent and Surveyor.
H. SHANkLIN, Wholesale and Retail Boot and
Shoe Dealer.
d. B. BURNHAM. Dealer in Seeds and Agricui-
tural Implements.
p. CONANT, Dealer in Dry Goods snd Groceries.
r. L. FRAZER, Matchmaker and Jeveler.
l.. KELLOGG, Dentist.
WHITNEY HOUSE, T. L. Whitney.
WAVERLEY HOUSE, l.. Hoyt.
f. S. LOWMAN, Attorney at Law.
JOHN NJ. .COE. Counselor, and Attorneys at Law.
q. ". BROWN. Atty at Law and Land Agent.
GEO. FORD, Dealer in Dry Goods. Groceries, de-
RlDENoUR & BRO, Land Agents and Real
Estate Brokers.
MORROW HOUSE. Morrow s Eldridge.
CENTRAL HOUSE. B. johnson.
S. Y. WOOD & CO., Real Estate Agents and
Dealers in Exchange and Money.
s. n. WOOD, Notary Public and Commissioner
Of Deeds for Ohio.
c.. STEARNS, Grocer and Provision Dealer
except Whisky,
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-22
OttuLnwa.

We learn that Ottumwa is still prosper
ing. The steam saw mill is expected to
commence operations this week. They
have horse power mill which cuts out,
when in operation, about thousand feet
of lumber a day. The Hotel, 80 by 40,
two stories high, will be finished as soon
as lumber can be obtained. DR.. SMITH
informs us that they have two blacksmiths,
a boot and shoe maker, wagon maker,
painter, three house carpenters, saddle
and harness shop, and cabinet maker, in
the place, and other workmen in the vi-
cinity. Mr.. LYMAN has arrived there
with his press, and expects to issue the
first number of the Ottumwa journal this
week. He was setting his type when an
informant left a few days ago.
Ottumwa is SO miles southwest of Law
renee, and 25 miles below Emporia, on
the Neosho. Its name is derived from
the Sacs, and signifies in their language
"go-ahead" or perseverance" 1t is pro-
nounced in three sylables as follows:-
0t-tum-wa.
To those wishing to make Improvements
in the town, few shares will be sold for
800, certificates Of which haye been left
at this office for sale.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-22
Fosilized.

1t has been repeatedly stated by pro-
fessedly Free State men during the last
few weeks that they would rather Kansas
would come into the Union as a slave
State than to come into the Union Free
State with any other than the Topeka
Constitution. Our information in this
respect is from Others, but the following
extract from Chas. Robinson's message to
the Topeka Legislature has pretty strong
sauinting in the same direction. He
says
awhile the great principle for which
we have to contend, is to maintain our
right of self-goyernmcnt, (the Topeka
Constitution, the secondary consideration
of preserving Kansas Free State, is not
to be lost sight Of
The making of @Kansas Free State"
is secondary consideration with that
school of politicians, is it? The making
of Kansas Free State was declared to be
a primary consideration with those who
were instrumental in organizing the party.
and we are so fosilized as to desire the
accomplishment Of that end as much now
as ever.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-22
Ano.hsr Of Freedoms Sons Fallen.


Mr.. A. D. Roy, formerly of LindoD,
Whiteside county, Illinois. was buried on
Tuesday last, with military honors, by the
Dread Guard, of which he was member.
He came out last summer, to aid in de-
Tending Kansas from Border Rufian rule,
and was taken prisoner by the q. S. dra-
goons at Hickory Point, and detained at
Lecompton through the winter. He died
of disease occasioned by the suffering and
exposure of that imprisonment.
He was young man of fine talents
and generous impulses, and was much
beloved by all who knew him. He was
followed to the grave by large concourse
of citizens.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-22
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