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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-05-02
Not Vote.

The Free-S State men III Kansas, al
though they claim to be very large
majority and are. We suppose major
ity, have decided to take no part in
the election of delegates to the con-
yention to form a State constitution,
but to let the election go by default.
Of course the consequence must be
that the convention will consist exeln-
sively of delegates in favor of con-
stitution authorizing slavery, and that
such a constitution will be framed
and submitted to Congress for ratif
cation.
The reason assigned by the Free
State men for not participating iii the
election of delegates is that they
know they would not have fair play
that the officers to superintend the
election are generally or universally
pro-slavery men and would bring
about or at least countcnanee enough
rufianism and swindling to secure Il
nominal pro-slavery triumph in spite
of numbers. Undoubtedly the Free
State men have lega! right to stay
away from the polls if they choose,
and to do SO under any pretext; but,
if they stay away merely on account
of an alleged apprehension of what
their opponents might do, they have no
shadow of right or reason to think
that their remaining at home will tend
in the slightest degree to vitiate the
result in the estimation either ofCon-
gress or of the people of the United
States. Under such circumstances,
1t will be perfectly absurd on their part
to object to the institution of slavery
in Kansas.
1t seems to rs, that, if the Freesoil
leaders in Kansas were honest in their
views and professions. they would,
especially as they claim large ma
jority of the popular strength, go to
the polls and take their followers with
them at the election of delegates and
do everything in their power to secure
the Free State constitution which they
say they so ardently desire. Then they
might, if their opponents should carry
the day by rufianism and swindling,
make proof of the outrages and ap-
peal to Congress for justice. But, if
they choose to succumb in advance
and not to lift finger against the fra
ming of slave constitution, they may
well be ashamed to open their mouths
upon the subject hereafter or to make
any appeal either TO Congress or to
the nation.-Louisrille, Ky, Journal.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-05-02
CHICAGO, Feb. 27, 1851.
New Correspondent.

The Alton Courier has new and
very sensible correspondent in Kansas.
who writes over the signature oI
"Wyandott." We don't know who
he is but we heartily endorse some oi
his opinions. He writes under date
of April 18th, from which we extract
the following:
''My honest opinion is. so far as
my observation thus far teaches, that
there are upon both sides dangerous
political demagogues, whose reputa-
ton for honesty never has been fairly
established, but on the contrary whose
only aim has been to clothe themselves
with such power as would enable them
to crafty their avaricious desire for
spoils of petty offices.
ITO accomplish this, they have aid
ed in the prosecution of midnight as
sassination, and for the prospective
honors attached to Official dignity
have thrown aside the garb of men and
reduced themselves to the level of the
most degraded classes.
"Whilst it must be admitted that
Mr.. Buchanan has favored the South
in the Kansas Appointments yet it
is not regarded here as in the least
'ominous,' from the assurances re-
eeived that Walker will adopt 'con-
servative' policy in the administra-
ton of the Government affairs. The
most ultra Pro slavery partizans have
abandoned all idea of Kansas being a
slave State. and if at the election some
excitement should be created, there is
not sufficient number of them to
make even "a show for q fight.
'.The inestimable blessings of free
dom are too dearly appreciated to be
sacrificed, and its permanent establish
ment here is regarded as absolutely
necessary for the future permanency OF
these institutions which add to our
commercial greatness and contribute
to our wealth and intelligence. 1t is
earnestly hoped that Gov. Walker
viii exhibit the proper prudence and
caution in his executive capacity, and
will at least not alloW contemplate
spider ace5s' TO weave for him "a cloak,
the object of which is to embarrass
his judgment and to violate sacred as
saronces. that the majority shall fairly
rule. and be protected in the inaliena-
BILE right of suffrage"
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-05-02
Rook Hfn6erv


JOHN DoDswoRTH, of Iowa City, is
about establishing a Book Bindery
and Blank Book Mandatory in Law
renee. Will the public remember this
fact. and be prepared to patronize him
as soon as he gets his bindery opened,
which will be during the coming
month. Those in a hurry for work
may forward it at once to our care,
and their orders shall be placed in
MIR. DIS hands on his first arrival in
the Territory.
Sincethe above was intype Mr. DoDs-
WORTH has arrived with his stock, tools,
and machinery, and is now setting
them mp preparatory to use. Persons
having books, magazines, newspapers.
or anything of that character which
they wish bound in durable manner
| should send him their work at once
A shop of this character viii be a val
liable acquisition to Lawrence. and oul
people should see that it is well sus'
tanned.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-05-02
Ksnsas scrip.

NS05cS SS4JP'
At meeting of the National Kan
sas Committee held in New York,
January %, 1857, it was
ResOlped, That in the future distri-
button of aid among the needy in
Kansas, all provisions, clothing and
other material be appraised, and every
person receiving either money or other
aid. shall give his or her obligation,
payable to the order of the Treasurer
of the National Kansas Committee.
for the amount received, at future
period, not exceeding three years.
That the obligations thus received
shall be collected and applied ID the
redemption of the Scrip known as the
i" Protection Fund Scrip" the original
holders of said Scrip and such holders
as have purchased it at par being pre-,
ferred in such redemption.
In connection with the above re-
solves, the committee deem it proper
to state, for the information partieu-
larly of those who have placed the
means of relief in their hands for dis
bursement, that the Protection Scrip.
SO called, was created and issued by
vote of the citizens of Kansas. to
be used to liquidate claims arising
from losses experienced, expenses in
CURED and supplies furnished, during
the invasion OF Kansas by Missourians
in Dec, 1855, and the subsequent
winter.
| A portion of the scrip was redeem
ed with fusds raised in the States al
that time, but large smount still
remains in the hands of those who car
ill afford to lose it.
By an arrangement of the kind pro.
posed the unredeemed balance of this
scrip will at once assume marketable
value, and to this extent afford imme
diate relief to the holders thereof.
1t is also thought that this course
will obyiate some of the difficulties
heretofore experienced in the distribu
Ition of the relief, as mere charity.
A large proportion of those needing
relief require it rather in the form 0
credit than of charity, and while they
would be deferred under gratuitou
distribution from asking aid, will un
der this form seek at once supply o
their necessities.
? Another serious trouble in the com
plants which have arisen, oftentimes
from those who would obtain an undu
share of a charity, will be obviateC
by requiring an obligation for pay
ment of what they receive.
, 1t will, of course, be understoo'
that the appraisal will be at loV
rate, and sales will he made only t,
those in need and to the amount O
their reasonable wants.
} In the distribution of seed, care vii
be taken to make it as general as pos
sible, and to those only prepared t
sow the seed and to protect thei
crops.
7 Mr.. E. B. WHITMAN, of Kansas
, the General Agent of the COMMITTEES
!, has bsen dispatched to the Territor
to superintehd all arrangements fo
the future, and to see that all the de
e tails of the plan are satisfactorily Cal
a ried out.
. Authentic reports in regard to tn
execution of this plan, and of all otf
er matters of general interest to til
e friends of Free Kansas, will be frol
e time to time laid before the public q
r they may be received from him.
H. B. HURD,
Sec. " K. Com.
CHICAGO, Feb. 81, 1857.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-05-02
Cold Weather.

A letter from Rev. w. F. PARISH,
dated Rockford, Ill.,, April 10th, 81 !,
says:
"The weather is cold-spring very
backward snow four or FIVE inches
deep on Saturday morning, and still
lying on the north side of buildings
and fences. There is scarcely anything
dole yet in the way of springs work.
The spring is nearly month later
than usual. The ground is frosty and
cold"
Such being the weather East, we
hope our friends here who are COM
planning of the backward spring will
remember it is not limited to Kansas.
A friend suggested the other day
that the cause of such cold weather
was owing to the fact that so many
people had come from the North this
spring they had kept the door open
continually between the Nortn ana
this country. allowing no time to close
it because of the large number passing
through. and that old Boreas had fol-
lowed down in their track to Kansas
1t is true we have experienced colder
weather in Kansas this year than we
have known before since our briei
soiourn in the Territory. The letter
from Council Bluffs, published else
where, indicates that the thermometel
has eosgsalsd there during the present
month. Here it has been 10 degrees
below the freezing point. but it only
remained thus for a short time.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-05-02
GOV. Gearv,s Book.

It was announced few days ago,
on the authority of man-himself
democratioG Governor-thst Gov. Gea-
ry is preparing book, made up from
his diary, exposing the wrongs of Kan
sas, and bringing to light outrages
more shocking than the public has ev-
er before read. It is understood that
Gov. German. of Minnesota. is the au-
thority for this statement.-St. Louis
intelligeneer.
We believe it is true that DR.. Gr-
Hos. Gov. Geary's private Secretary.
is preparing history of his "Seven
months in Kansas" It win be the
mosta uthentic publication which has
yet been issued on Kansas matters,
and win put new phase on our diff
cullies here. The author has been con-
nscted for twenty years with the pub
lie press, is writer of great ability,
has always acted with the Democratic
party, and his book will have an ex-
tended circulation, and give the lie tc
those venal presses which are contin-
nally proclaiming that onr Kansas
troubles are Republican falsehooas
published for partisan effect. The
/ seven months of Gov. Geary's admin
listration has been tn. most quiet sew
en- months we have experienced sincl
the first settlement of the Territory
and yet it will be found ab0unding will
startling Incidents that can never b'
appreciated outside of Kansas.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-05-02
Grow Corn,

Agriculturists of Kansas, remem-
Der the high price provisions of all
kinds command. Corn is worth 81, 80
a bushel in many localities, and is
nearly impossible to be procured
The heavy emigration of tie present
season tells US that provisions will be
high next spring and summer. Every
farmer should exert himself to his
fullest extent to plant a big crop OF
com, as well as general variety of
vegetables. Grow all the corn and
potatoes in your power, and you viii
have a home market for all at the
biggest kind of prices. Now is the
time to lay the foundation for getting
the money back which you have been
expending with such lavish hand
for the past few weeks. What you
plant this season you will have the
pleasure of reaping in peace. Alarm
lists may continue their threatenihgs,
and Eastern journals their croakings,
but we are to have no more war. The
rainbow of hope gilds our future, and
we should all labor to profit by what
it has in store.
The hundred thousand new corners
to Kansas during the present spring
and ensuing autumn, must be fed
Our own soil will produce luxuriantly
if the hand of labor is properly ap.
piled to draw forth her hidden treas.
ures. Ye who direct the plow, you
have the means within your grasp o.
making us Independent of neighborine
States, so far as bread is concerned
Will you not do it, and save the
money to Kansas which belongs to us
instead of contributing it to strengthen
those who have labored to impoverisl
and destroy us in Missouri?
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-05-02
Tax on Time.

Hereafter persons wishing US to ex-
pend time in their behalf, even in an
swering questions by letter, in regard
to Kansas, must make US remittance
of from 50 to S5. We cannot afford
to hire men at big prices and give our
own time away. which properly be-
longs to the readers of the Herald of
Freedom. Ill persons. then, who
wish to avail themselves of our time,
or experience, must remember we are
doing cash business in Kansas, and
must have cash direct for our servi-
ces, else they must be rendered in some
other department of labor than in their
behalf. ga word to the wise is suf-
ticient."
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-05-02
Adjourned.

The land sales, as viii be seen by
the advertisement, are adjourned one
month. We wish it were possible for
bona Jsde settlers to go forward and
pre- empt every claim, and thus keep
it out of the hands of spectators.
We dislike the idea of other men pro-
fiting by the toll and privations of the
pioneers in Kansas. It would afford
us genuine pleasure to see the whole
tide of eastern emigration turned in
upon the Delaware and other Indian
Trust Lands, which are to be sold in
June next. and thus keep it out Of the
hands of land sharks, who wish it fol-
specializing purposes.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-05-02
Contradicted.

Mr.. CALKINs, against whom Mr.
HARVEY made very grave charges, has
furnished us with an article in re-
sponse, but it partakes SO much OF q
personal character we cannot publish
it. He denies the truth of the Hsoft
impeachment made against him, and
claims it was prompted by selfish and
malicious motives. Be that as it may,
we will not consent to publish whole
page ofpersonal scandal against any
man. IfCalkins did steal horse, as
Harvey alleges, he deserves more than
he has yet received, even a halter
might be used to good advantage in
his case; if, on the contrary. he is not
guilty of the charges, Harvey has COM
mitted great wrong in accusing an
innocent man of crime. BIt let ii
be which ever way it will, the columns
of the Herald of Freedom shall be
open to neither party in the future, as
we have matters of different charac-
ter to engross our attention.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-05-02
@- The entrenchments across Mas

@ The entertainments across Mas
Sachusetts street, in this city, are
about being graded to their former
level. With the permanent restora-
tion of quiet it is well these memen-
toes of a more warlike period should
pass away, as they serve to recall ur-
pleasant "reminiscences. The stone
fort upon the hill and one of the cir
cular redoubts might be allowed to re-
main; in fact they should be preserv-
ed with care, as they are closely con
nected with the history of the times.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-05-02
Lawrence.

Our streets and dwellings, and pla-
ces ofbusiness are crowded with stran-
gers. Lawrence is the headquarters
for the thousands and the tens of thou |
sands now entering Kansas. From
this point they diverge to all places.
in the Territory Does the pioneer
wish to go to the Upper Neosho, EN-
poria or Burlingame? he comes to
Lawrence. Does he visit Manhattan,
Wabonsa, Topeka. Tecumseh OF any
of the places west of us? Hecomes
to Lawrence and proeures his outfit
here. Does he wish to go south to
Hampden, Neosho City, Centropolis.
or any of the new towns south? Of
course he comes to Lawrence, for from
here there are teams constantly 60
ing out loaded with passengers and
baggage
"Why is everybody going to Law
renee o. inquiries the citizen of Leav-
enw orth. "Why do they exhibit such
haste to get away from herss They
never stop to buy anything. Aperfcet
furor seems to incite them to get away
from US. But. at Lawrence. whore
/
iexpenses are much greater. in conse'
quenee of the endless numbers hourly
arriving there. all are anxious to react
that point. It seems the goal of ths
hopes of the pioneer. The altansa tsai'
of all their aspirations"
Our friends of Leavenworth see thu
thing as it is. Lawrence is the grea
point of attraction in Kansas. 1t ha'
the reputation in the North and Eas
of having backbone" The peopl'
t here have stood in defense ofthe RIGHT
and when other points have given wa.
: before opposing odds. she has stooe
inyulnerable, and received the shafts
of official outrage and tyrannical mis-
rule, and increased in strength as new
difficulties have gathered round her.
Lawrence has, in fact, been the Their
mopyl@ of freedom in America. an'
she stands to-day SIS proud as ever il
vindication of the principles whicl
gave her being. 1t will eontinu
e the leading point in the Territory, an'
her destiny is one which the countr.
viii have occasion to be proud Of
: AS years roll on our people will poin
to her Notifications and the monu
d ments of last years violence as occu
d lar proof of the stormy times througl
3 which we have passed. and tri
g Iumphed.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-05-02

Weather-s'the less said about
it the better. This Wednesday J
morning it is showing and blowing IN
genuine Winter style, with no pros
pect of an early abatement. Every
body looks dissatisfied, not only be-
cause they think they ought to be bask.
ing beneath the genial rays of yernal
sun, but on account of the complete
bar thereby interposed to all business
progress. But Providence "mads,,'
the weather, such as it is, no doubt
for wise purposes, and hence we should
not complain.-Eis, Pa. Gazette,
Aprl l6.
1t is to be regretted that those who
were in Kansas during the late cold
weather had not remained East, and en-
joyed with their former neighbors the
cold of that latitude. Had they done SO
they would have been content with our
climate when they came here.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-05-02
wfsh nstn vofa.

The National Era, n. 7. Times and
other leading Republican journals, are
desirous that the Free State people of
Kansas should participate in the elec-
tioas. They urge that we can make a
better show before Congress by voting
and then showing the frauds. than we
can by keeping aloof from the ballot
box and standing upon our dignity,
The Era has three column article on
the subject. 1t says:
"Let the the motto of every Free
State man in Kansas and out of it be,
To the ballot-hox If overpowered
by violence, If cheated by trickery,
publish your wrongs to the world, re-
organize your forces, and try it again,
and again, till Truth and Justice tri-
umph, and Freedom be forever estab-
Used"
The Pittsburg Dispatch, whose cdi-
tors have always an eye towards Kan
sas, remarking upon the position OF
the Tribune, Era and Times, we'll
says
.'The position of the Free State men
is an embarrassing one in any view
and it is rot possible for those outside
Of Kansas to Judge for them. 1t is tc
be hoped they will themselves deliber'
ate wisely, and calmly determine whai
is their duty and right, and leave tht
Tissue to Providence. Villainy an
fraud may achieve temporary tri
umph, but the people will not submit
to any tyrannical pro-slavery Consti'
tuition which the invaders may impose
Congress may, and we fear will, ac
eept any pro-slavery Constitution
which may be adopted. however eleal
the evidence of fraud; but if the peo
pie of Kansas see remedy for this. ans
are clear in the conviction that it cal
and will be applied. they should b
Ileft to act without too great peSsure o
advice or influence from those outside
who cannot so well understand thei
plans. The leading Free State mel
appear to be shrewd and cautious, an,
will hardly refrain to vote unless the.
see clearly that is the wisest plan
The Era is undoubtedly right in sug
gesting that the Topeka Constitution
will meet with no consideration what
! ever in next Congress. but we thinl
it not even probable that the Ere
State men of Kansas have any hop
anchored there; they look further thai
this.''
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-05-02
Nav Postmaster.

We should have mentioned last week
that the gentlemanly and obliging
postmaster at Lawrence, G. w. BAB-
COCK, Esq, has been removed to make
room for DR.. GARv1N, the only pro-
slavery man residing within our city
limits. 1t seems the policy of the
administration at Washington to i'm
pose upon us pro-slavery officers, and
those whose hands have been the most
deeply imbued in the blood of Free
State settlers are given the highest
posts. Did the Democratic party OF
the North understand this to be the
line of policy of JAMES BUCHANAN
when casting their votes for him last
autumn?
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-05-02
Csreless.

Our notice of Mr.. CusHMAN's lee
ture and concert in this city, by some
accident must have been mislaid. We
regret it very much, as he merited a
good notice. Mr.. C. is decidedly the
laborer's friend, and he showed it very
foreibly in the lecture alluded to.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-05-02
The Gold.

The extreme cold which has prevail
ed al the current menth it seems is
not confined to any particular section.
AS far south as New Orleans and Tex
as, we learn that great damage has
been done to the corn, cotton and fruits.
We have had no weather sufficiently
warm to start the fruit buds, hence it
is likely that the coming crop of fruits,
with us. will be as good as usual
Independence Messenger.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-05-02
me vesther in the East.

A gentleman from Rochester. N. Y :,
who left there little more than week
ago, states that snow commenced fal-
ling on Sunday. 9 week ago. and by
Tuesday noon il had fallen full two
feet. When it closed. the snow on
the ground was over one foot deep.
So heavy was the body of snow. it
broke down the new suspension bridge
across the Genesee. Our informant
thought it was time to start for Kan
sas, and does not feel inclined to find
fault with our backward season.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-05-02
Manhattan.

Mr.. BLooD, who has just come down
from Manhattan, informs us that emf
grafton OF a very superior character,
is pouring into that locality in great
er numbers than during any former
period in its history. A large num-
Der of persons, with heavy capital,
have settled in and around the place.
Nearly every claim within four or five
miles of the town is occupied, and
many ofthe choice claims for several
miles away are pre-empted. The
town is growing finely. Several new
buildings are going up, among which
are stone school house, and two stone
churches. The town company have
donated $4,000 in city property to
each of the three buildings. The pros
pect is that two stone hotels will be
erected during the present season.
City shares are now selling at Sl00
each.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-05-02
Suspicious.

A nicely engraved card inclosed in
an envelope, reads "JAMEs and MARY
A. REDPATH," Boston; and down on
the corner we find "MARY 4. KIDDER."
1t looks rather suspicious. Won't
Mr.. REDPATH explain? 1t cannot be
that he has been taken captive by a
New England Yankee girl If so the
"Stubbs" will be laboring for his lib
begged the privilege of kissing the
lady students of Dread Institute for
their donation of coats to the Stubbs.
The favor was granted. and-it stuck
to-the heart, and it has carried poor
REDPATH off. Peace to his memory !
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-05-02
Fire at Manhattan.

We understand that a severe fire
occurred in Manhattan week ago last
Tuesday night, which consumed a
store, owned and occupied by TAYLOR
& Bro, and the new hotel belonging
to the Cincinnati and Kansas Land
Co., about ready for opening; also
their office, heretofore used for a
church. The aggregate loss is about
So, 900. Measures have been taken
to add new buildings Immediately.