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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

EEOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE The IN
I dersigned offers to sell at private sale a two
story plank frame house-1S by 81 feet in dImen-
sions-and the lot on which it stands situate in
the village of Bloomingville, Clearfeid county
There is also good stable and other outbuildings
on the lot. with good well of water near the
door. Terms. which will be reasonable, can be
ascertained by calling the undersigned, resid-
ing on the premises. WIN. ii. REA.
December 16, 1857 -3rn.
n B. This would be a good situation for me-
chanc, especially shoemaker, as there is one
much wanted in the place. W. III. r
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

sSTONE WARE POTTERXrFOR SALE
= The property occupied by Portcr& Il Brother in
Brady township, near Luthersburg. Will be sold
low rs the owner contcmpldtes removing westward.
The pottery is in good order and has connected
with it about 60 acres of land, about one half of
which is in grass. the balance in wood There is
a new two story dwelling and sufficient stabling
and sheds on the place. Good material for the
manufacture of stone ware and abundance of coal
on the property. For terms apply to
Apr29 l.. J. GRAMS. CIearfield.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

FiiIbuster Walker landed at Punta Arenas,
in Nicaragua, on the 25th November, with
400 men. No attempt was made to prevent
the landing. ,s --.-..
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

District Attorney McKeon, of New York
city, and several other officials have been re-
moved by the powers at Washington, for OPP
posing Fernando Wood for Mayor, which is
regarded as a violation of the discipline of the
Democratic party, and so their heads had to
CONC off ssThinnS is Workinrn
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

DIED--Ths Wednesday, morning, SARAH.
daughter of Daniel NJ. and Olivia Weaver, OF
this place, in the 9th month of her age.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

BROKE HIs,LEG.-LewiS Reed, son of Sher-
if Reed, fell from the hay loft in the stable
and broke one of his thighs, on Tuesday af-
ternoon. ~ -saJ -.-. =. 81. ....T-I1 -ts.r :
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

PITTsBuRGH MARKET.-Flour is dull and on
the decline. On Monday it sold at S4,25 to
50 per bbl. Corn 40 cts., Rye 60 and Oats
80 cts per buShcl. a --a -+t.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

THE members seats in the House of Repre-
sentatves at Washington, cost seventy dollars
apiece, and the desks ninety dollars apiece.
Rather high price for economical sd Democrats
to give in times like these. ~ .-.a
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16
E,ytE SIo AND SI5. SINGLE AND

Il DOUBLE THREADED, EMPIRE fAhiht !
SEWING MACHINE.-An Agency for the safe OF
these machines, for this and the adjoining coun-
tics. can be secured by personal application to
the subscribers 9th & Arch streets, Philadelphia.
No one need apply without capital sufficient TO
conduct the business properly, and without refer
onces to reliability and capacity.
We positively assert that these machines, tor all
purposes of family sewing are in every respect
superior to any Sewing Machine in market QUO
matter at what prices they may be heidi and
wherever they offered for sale they must COM
mand ready and unlimited demand
JOHNSON & G00DELL.
philnInlnlia Aurlist 70. 1877.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

KAysAs.-The largest Delegate Convention
ever held in the Territory assembled at Law
renee on the I'd inst. Gov Robinson presi-
ded. Resolutions were adopted repudiating
the unsubmitted Constitution and declaring
their determination never to vote upon or un-
der 1t ut the beck of Regent Calhoun, endors-
ed the Topeka Constitution, and asked the Lc-
giSlature about to assemble to submit it along
with the Lecompton swndle to free and fair
vote OF the whole people of Kansas at an e.
lection forthwith to be appointed, and which
ever would carry should be declared and up
held as the fundamental law of the State of
Kansas
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

The steamship Star of the West is on hcr
way to New York from Aspinwall with So
5000 in specie from California.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

NOURI PKOCLAMAI1ON.-- .---Ni EREAS
~ The Honorable JAMES BURNSIDE, Esq,
President Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of
the twenty-ffth Judicial District, composed of the
counties of Clearfield, Centre aud Clinton-and
the Honorable William L. Moore and BENZ. Bon
sail, Associate Judges of Clearfeld county, have
issued their precept, to me directed, for the
holding of Court of Common Pleas, Orphan 5
Court Court of Quarter Sessions, Court of0yer and
Terminer, and Court of General Jail Delivery, at
CIearfeld, in and for Cearfeld county, on the
Third Monday of January next, being the 18TH
day of the month ~
NOTICE Is, THEREFORE,, HEREBY GIVEN,
To the Coroner, Justice of the Peace and consta-
bles, in and for the said county of Glearfeld, to
appear in their proper persons with theiT
Rolls Records, Inquistions ExaminasioIS hiL, ta
their Offices and in their behalf, pertain to be be
done, and Jurors and Witnesses are requested 70
he then and there attending, and not to depart
without leave, at their peril.
GIVEN under my hand, at Clearfield, this 10th
dav of Dec in the year of our Lord one thous
and eight hundred and fifty and the eish-
JOSIAH r. REED Sheriff.
Clearfeld Dec l6, 1857
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

EyOR SALE-An In. proved Farm, with COED
II buildings, atArdry's dead water on Clcaricld
creek three miles from the county seat of Clear
field For particulars inquire of A. Il SchrNver,
who lives on the premises, John and Lionel Weld,
Mt. Pleasant or VIM. \. Wallace of Cleartield
town FJuly 5. IS5T-3T.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

4 EtAUTION.-Al persons are hereby cautioned
~ against purchasing or meddling with the fol-
lowing property now in the possession of Cyrus
Thurston, Sr., of Ferguson township, viz Hor
ses, l two-horse Wagon, and the Interest of said
Thurston in all the hay and grain the premi
ges occupied by him. as the same now belong me
Nov. Is. IS5I-3t LOUIS J. HURD.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

EyOK SALE-A farm of 10 acres on the river
Z above Curwcnsvile;
A farm of 64 acres in Penn township;
A farm of 100 acres in Ferguson township;
A farm OF 100 acres in Penn township;
farms of 06 acres each, adjoining, in Fergu-
son township ta
800 acres timber land in Bell township;
233 acres timber land in Ferguson township.
For description and terms apply TO
mar2J L. J. GRAMS. CIearfield.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

STRAY HOG.-Came to the premises of the
- subscriber, in Frenehville, iCovington town
ship. about the 10Th of October last, white Hog
about year old; the owner is requested to come
forward, prove pfbperty, pay charges, and fake it
away, or it will be disposed of according to law
November 25 1857 JOHN CURLEY
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

NOTICE.-AI persons indebted to Samuel
" Bliss, by note, bond or book account, are re-
questcd to make immediate payment, and persons
with unsettled accounts will call and settle before
the 18th of November. and save costs. Hides viii
be taken in payment at the highest market prices
SAMUEL Bliss.
y B. All business from this date viii be trans
acted in the name of : Bliss & ,!unod. Thankful
for past favors they respectfully solicit contn-
uance of custom. Cash paid for hides
New Washington. Aug. 20 .IS57-3m
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

A ADNINiSTRATORS'N NOTICE.-Letters
"A of Administration on the Estate of H. B.
Smith late of Clcarfied borough, Clearfeld coun-
ty, Pa, deceased, have been granted to the sub
scribcrs all persons indebted to the said estate,
arc requested to make Immediate payment and
those having claims against the same will present
them duly authenticated for settlement.
Mrs LAURA n. SMITH,
Novcmber / 1S51-6t-p Administrators.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

a: Bloomsburg, on the 2nd inst. =. The
bloomsbury and Lackawana Railroad is nearly
completed.
3dckEAN CouSTr.-Bears are very plenty in
this county, and hard to kill at that. One old
fellow. killed last week, had over 20 rifle balls
lodged in him before he gave up the ghost.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

EyOR SALE IN NEW lMELPORT.--FoUR.
II lots each 80 by ll0 feet. One has large
two story frame dwelling house upon it. They
viii be sold cheap and on easy terms Apply to
John s. Williams at New Millport, or the subscri'
ber at CIeaTfeld. .. . s
iure24-,jItf --. ~ ] b MENALLY.-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

& EAUTTON.-All persons are hereby cautioned
" against purchasing meddling with one
black horse one black mare. and sett of double
gears, in the possession of James NIcFadden, Of
Ferguson township, as the same belongs to and
are only left with said McFadden on loan
ROBERT YOUNG.
Bell township. October 81 IS57-3t-pd
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

EHOR SALE, THE FARM occupied by John
q, F. Wiley in Ferguson township, containing
I06 acres, 30 acres cleared house, barn and other
buildings thereon erected.
ALSO, 90 acres of land or the timber thereon,
situate in Pike township within and half
miles of the river a good road to haul.
For further description and terms apply to
l.. j. GRAMS,
May 90. 1857. CIearfeld
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

EAMES Il. GRAHAM. Dealer in SAWED
~ LUMBER, SQUARED TIMBER, SHINGLES,
BOARDS. &c, is prepared to fill on the shortest
notice. all orders for articles IN his line of busi
ness, on as reasonable terms as they can be pro-
cured in the county. .-' ls-. .'t -...- -'.
Grahampton, ClcarfeId Co., Jan. %, 1856
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

HLASTERING.-T undersigned. having
L entered into co-partneTship in the Piastering
Business in the Borough of Curwensville, an
nouncc TO the public that they are ready to do any
work in their line on the shortest notice and most
reasona BILE terms and respectfully solicit share
of patronage JOSEPH NitlIt.,
iulyS-4m j.. X. McCULlotGH-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16
CPL NDID GIFTS At 439


SPLE NDID GIFTS At a39
- CHESTNUT ST, PIIILADELPHIA.-TuE
ORIGINAL GIFT Book SroRE.-GH. q. EvAys would
inform his friends and the pu bic. that he has
moved his Star Gift Book Store and Publishing
House, to the splendid store in Brown Iron Bull
ding, i39 Chestnut street, two doors below Fifth,
where the purchaser of each book will receive one
of the following gifts, valued at from . cents to
Sl00. consisting Of Gold Watches, JeYeiry, &C.
NNzber ana names Of GIFTS; lPoTth each
$50 Patent English Lever Gold Watches, Sl00 TO
$50 Patent Anchor - 30 90
400 Ladies' Gold Watches, ISk. cases. 30 90
600 Silver Lever Watches, warranted, Is 90
500 Parlor Timepieces-e---=--- 10 90
500 Cameo Sets, Ear Drops and Pins, 10 90
800 Ladies, Gold BraeeIets, s. 90 to y 90 90
800 Gents Vest Chains 10 90
Loco Gold Lockcts, Qarge size, double case,l 3 90
20G0 Gold Lockcts, small sizeD 3 90
1000 Gold Pencil Cases. with gold pens 90
1000 Extra Gold Pens with and holders 10 80
2500 old Pencils (Ladics) 2 80
2500 Gold Pens with silver pencils, 30
25O0 ladies Gold Pens. with cases. 1 30
5000 Gold Rings, tLadies1 81 90
2000 Gents Gold Rings 2 75
2500 I!adicsi Gold Breastpins so
500 Misses q old Breastpins L 30
1000 Pocket Knives, 20
200o Sets Gents old Bosom Studs. 90
2009 . - Sleeve Buttons 3 90
1000 Pairs Ladies' Ear Drops . so
5000 Ladies Pearl Card Cases, 90
1900 Ladies' Cameo Jet Mosaic Pins, 90
$500 Ladies; Cameo Shawl and Ribbon Pins. 90
5000 Fetridge's Balm Of a Thousand flowers, 30
Evans new Catalogue contains all the mostipop-
ular books of the day, and the newest publications.
all of which will be sold low be obtained at
other stores. complete catalogue of books sent
free, by application through the mail, by address
ing q. q. Evans. 439 Chestnut st, Philadelphia.
Agents wanted in every town in the United
States. Those desiring so to act can obtain full
particulars by addressing above.
n BIN consequence of the money crisis, and
numerous failures the subscriber has been enabled
TO purchase from assignces an immense stock of
books. embracing every department Of literature,
at prices which viii enable him TO give S5O9 worth
of the above gifts every $1,000 worth OF books
soId. ES@An extra book. with gift viii be sent
to each perso ordering TEN books to be sent to
one address, by Express. eSend for catalogue.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

EelH ACRES OF LAND, the Erie Turn
ISO pike, about miles west of Curwensyille-
and 1875 ACRES OF LAND. adjoining the same,
will be sold on accommodating terms. The land
lies well is all susceptible Gf cultivation, and is
we'll covered with choice pine timber suitable for
shingles, saving or square timber. A saw mill
mar25 Clcaric1d.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

EoHN RUSSELL. & CO., ,PANNERS AND
Keep constantly on hand an excellent assortment
of leather, which they offer for sale at the lowest
cash prices Hides taken in exchange
JuIy I5 1854.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

I'D f. VI OV A THE undersigned notifies
Il y his old customers and the public that he has
removed his BLACKSMITH SHOP to his
building few doors south of the shop he former
ly occupied, where he is prepared to do the
shortest notice any work in his line of business
April I5 1887 JACOB SHUNKWEILER. f.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

EATAGON- MAKING.-TIIE Undersigned
w would announce that they manufacture
Wagons of all descriptions Buggies Sleds, &c., at
their shop in New Salem, Brady township, Clear
field county. which they offer for sale at as reaSona-
bic rates as can be purchased elsewhere. They res
pectfuly solicit a share of patronage.
CAMBRIDGE JOHNSTON,
OetI--56-tf WILLIAM LEWIS.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

LNLOUR.-Just received 50 barrels Extra Fam
Il F lily Flour, which viii be sold low for cash by
December 3, RICHARD MOSSoP-
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

Il in Sawed Lumber. Shingles. Square Tim
Der. ct cetera, KYLERToWN, Clcarfield Co, Pa
July /, IS57-tf' fst
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

EAUTION.-AlI persons are hereby cautioned
" against buying or meddling in any way with
yoke of cattle now in possession of Michael 5.
Witherite, rs the same belongs to me, and are at
my disposal until further arran cement is made.
G. q. WILLIAMS.
Ferguson township, Dec 3 1857 -d9-3t
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

EtAUTION.-Certai ''Afolly Maguircs,'' are
~ hereby cautioned, TO stop meddling with the
''wood pile of the undersigned, as he is deter
mined hereafter to guard his property, however
SIN all it may be. H. c. MCCULLOUGH.
Clearfield. December D. lS57-3t. -..
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

nR. LITCH'S PAIN CURER, ANTI-BIL-
II IOUS. REMEDY, and RESTORATIVE, for
Colds, Coughs, Croup, &c, sold at Joseph Goons
Shoe Shop, Clearfield, Pa Ht oct2o- .
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

IN fessor of Photographic Chemistry Gallery
Mt his residence on I'd Street, one door South of
Merrell & Carter's Tin-ware establishment, Clear
field. Pa. Ey"Days of operation: Friday and
Saturday of each week. junelS'56
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

BelIefonte, April %, Is57-tf
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-12-16

SCHOOL BO0KS.-Sargant's Cobbs', and SAN
- ders' Spoilers; Bullion's and Green's Gram
mars; Davies Arithmetic, &c, for sale AT the cor
ner store of WM. IRWIN.
CurwensviIIe. November 25 1857
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-04-02
Black RepubIicanism.

What is Black Republicanism? 1t
will be remembered that prior to the or
ganizationof this party, there existed in
this country two leading and prominent
factions which had for their chief object
the defeat and destruction of the Dem
ocratic party. To accomplish a purpose
so difficult, it became necessary to use
great address, and there needed to be a
was impregnable, because founded on
the idea, popular and universal, of the
greatest good to the greatest number
But among the votaries of this doctrine
was a large class of foreigners. These
were dangerous to our institutions. Oh
yes! the Dutch and Irish we're about to
overthrow the government. The feel
ing spread like wild-fre, and Know
Nothingism came into life. Not that it
was necessary; not that there was real
danger, but that certain hungry office
seekers could wait no longcrfor the rich
banquet of spoils, to which a corrupt
heart and a public treasury invited
'Hope deferred made the heart SICK
and the wild rush of phrenzy and fanat-
icism told hat the work of oppression
was done at the sacrifice of moral and
social relationship subvcrsion of Church
and State.
Another faction of less power, but not
less deadly to republicanism and %consti-
tutional liberty, was wrapped uprin the
covering of ab%olitionism. When the
noise and dread clangor of Know-Noth-
ing triumph rang through the land, the
abolition faction took advantage of
the wild enthusiasm and inocrlat, d
the Know Nothing party with the negro
fever. From the delirium of this new
infection sprang Black Republicanism,
which is Know-Nothing, knavery, and
abolition fanatic:sm combined.
When, therefore, a party composed of
such elements, is found stealing and
.plundering id Congress, and screening
the guilty perpetrators, and-rctaining in
power corrupt partizans in the State Leg
islature, who obtained their seats by
fraud, and DISTINGUISHING and displacing
honest Democrats to favor a friend, we
do not feel like complaining as much as
we would if so much bascness and cor
ruption sprang up in better soil. But
in view of the fact that their present con-
duct is a kind of necessity from first
principle, we can pity as well as con-
demn.-Richnaond Jcfersonidn.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-04-02
Po.iticaI Preachers Rebukcd.

Governor Gardiner, of Massachusetts,,
who was selected to the Chief Magistra-
cy of his State last fall en- the Fremont
ticket, has issued his proclamation for
the usual annual day of "feasting hu-
initiation and prayer" and in it he feels
himself constrained to utter a rebuke to
those Reverend partisans of his own par
ty, who, last fall, deserted their re-
ligious duties to enter the political
arena His proclamation contains the
following significant passage:
And may those called to minister at
Gods altar, impressed with the truth
that national transgressions can only be
corrected by removing individual sins,
abstain from political discussions and sec
ular considerations, to address the spir-
itual wants of the individual hearts, that
this season, concentrated by our fathers
prayers and practice, may not degenerate
from a holy day to a holiday, nor its es-
pccial associations of humble gratitude
and devout aspirations be lost in these
material considerations which usurp SC
much of life, but may its hallowed in
t~auence, as OF old, penetrate each heart,
and the day become again indeed a day
of humiliation, penitence and prayer.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-04-02
Governor Geary,

The Pittsburg Post has a sensible ar
ticle on this subject, which we fully en-
dorse. 1t says:
We have seldom heard of a public act
displaying worse taste and judgement
than the sudden resignation of Cover
nor Geary, just at the time he did it
The new administration had but just
been enstalled. Its policy was not yet
developed. Gov. Geary could not know
but what it would fully sustain him in
all his reasonable demands. It would
doubtless have done so. The Territory
was enjoying profound peace and the
most encouraging prosperity, according
to his w account. The new admins
tration had enough to do just at the time
without being embarrassed by this new
difficulty. Good taste would have die
tated a little delay at least. He gives
no reason why he could not have held
on a month or two longer. That he
considered his life in dangerin the midst
oS such ''peace and prosperity" cannot
be believed of a man of ordinary cour-
age. He had been there for months, a
part of the time in the midst of commo-
ton and strife, and yet VIC hear of no
attempt to do him personal harm.
Such seems to be the general opinion
over the whole country. But Geary has
actually resigned, and the fact must be
dealt with at n c by the administration
at Washingtan-
We hope there will not be the slight
est attempt made to induce Geary to re-
sumo the. post, satisfied: as We now are,
that a better man can be found for it
And from what we learn from Washing
ton, such will, no doubt, be the course
pursued.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-04-02
Governor Of Kansas

Hon. RoBT. j. WALKEL, has accept
ed the appointment of Governor of Kan
sas-ap place that he will fill with emil
ncnt ability, and which will demand the
experience; Judgment and executive tai
ent he is known to possess. The wis
domDf the President has been display
ed in the appointment and the country
should be grateful that it has been ac-
copied. No second rate man will pre-
side over Kansas now, nor one timid in
assuming any proper responsibility.
The high position is eminently filed.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-04-02

B3 The course OF truelovc in the ease
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Dean, begin to run
more smoothly. Forafortnight the pub
lie mas been entertained with minute re-
~lations of the contest between filial and
connubial love, the extraordinary pro-
ccedings of the indignant fathcrand the
spunky countcrchecks Of the perplexed
husband. Long time in ever scale the
battle hung" but does not the Book say
the woman for this u shall leave father
and mother, and cleavc unto erhusband,
as Marianne Petronella has done with a
constancy and devotion truly heroic?
The majesty of the law has been in
voked, and a supreme judicial decision
has rendered unto Caesar the things-that
arc CAESARS. John Dean, the coachman
tho Celtic, Milcsian, Hibcrnian, Irish
coachman-has been declared the true
and lawful husband of the daughter of
John G Boxer, a rich liquor-merchant,
and she goes with him as Ruth went with
her chosen ord::"Whither thou gocst l
will go, and thy people shall be my peo-
pie" SO ends this STANCE, e~ventful his
tory; and another large ripple on the sea
of city life has gently and peacefully died
away. What shall be the next lion of
the day?-Neto York Tribune.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1857-04-02

ROBERT j. WALKER.-In abiding
to the appointment of this gentleman as
Governor of Kansas, the Washington
correspondent of the Baltimore SIN
says;
Mr.. z. J. Walker was personally So
licited by the President to go to Kan
sas, not merely to take the common
routine of official duties, but to act as a
commissioner, with full powers to adjust
the existing difficulties. 1t is believed
that he coul1 produce peace and orderin
the Territory in twenty days, The Pres
ident Uttered him all the powers with
which he (the President is constitution
ally clothed, but the privilege of wait
ing his own Instructions.