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A Comparison.

The Democratic party at the elec-
tion last fall, carried nineteen States
and the Republicans elsUen. But ii
would seem from the following facts
that the moral force was strongly on
the side of the Republicans. The
Albany Evening Journal says -
In the eleven States there are 43,
900 Free Schools.
In the nineteen States there arc
$1,000 Free Schools.
In the eleven States there are 2,
100000 of scholars.
In the nineteen States there are
100000 of scholars.
In the eleven States there are 800
Libraries with 100000 volumes.
In the nineteen States there are
393 Libraries with $4,000 volumes
In the eleven States there are l2,'
900 Common School Libraries.
In the nineteen States thrre are
ESQ Common School Libraries.
In the eleven States there are 253,
000,0 900 copies Of newspapers.
In the nineteen States there are
16l, 100000 copies of newspapers
Freeman's champion., 1857-08-13
Gen. Harvey to be Retained in
Kanzas.

A telegraphic dispatch has been
received by Gen. Harney, at Fort
Leavenworth countermanding his
orders to march to Utah. This dis
patch coming on the heels of Walkers
proclamation, and Quixotic expedi-
tion against Lawrence, is indicative
of the design Of Harney's appoint
lmont to this post.
Harney was undoubtedly coupled
with Walker in Buchanan's plan for
paci6cation of Kanzas-and was
never intended for Utah--at least not
during the present season, From
the Quartermaster's report, which
will be found in another column, it
can be easily seen by any one, ac-
quainted with military expeditions
across the plains, that preparations
are not making on large enough
scale for the Subjugation Of the Nor
mons.
The Utah expedition is then only
a ruse, to direct public attention
from the main plot, which is the en-.
.slavement of Kanzas by the United
States Army, under Walker and Har-
pey, The prelude of this drama has
already begun.--Free State.
Freeman's champion., 1857-08-13

OhEooS A SLAVE STATE. The New
Orleans True Delta, Of the LIST inst,
is decided in the opinion that Oregon
Territory will apply for admission
into the Union as slavery State.
The conclusion is based upon the
statements Of many creditablo wri-
ters. 1t says;
The following is an extract Of a
letter received by friend of ours
from gentleman in Oregon who is
thoroughly posted on such matters !;
"Oregon will be the next slave
State. / was in the whole political
campaign, and nothing but slavery
seems to be the 60. Mark my word,
her constitution will be adopted with
the slave clause. 1t is a one-sided
question. The inhabitants are all
Missourians, and go their death on
the old issues"
Freeman's champion., 1857-08-13

During the past three weeks, the
writer has passed through Missouri,
Illinois, Indiana and a portion oil
Ohio, and he takes pleasure in say.
ing that every where he has seen, and
listened to reports Of the finest crops
with which those States have been
blessed for years. The Wheat, Rye,
and Barley crops are all Of superior
excellence whilst the Corn, which
was somewhat backward in the spring
is coming forward with surprising
and most gratifying rapidity. The
Wheat harvest, in consequence Of
the backward spring, from two to
three weeks later than usual; but in
view Of the abundant yield, the far
mer is well satisfied. The fear OF
scarcity entertained few months
ago, has been succeeded by har-
vest of abundance. and the people are
rejoicing and hopeful.
We are also grati6ed in being able
to say that the corn, and the usual
summer crops of Kanzas, promise
an abundant yield. The little wheat,
comparatively, put in last fall, and
which escaped the winter, will yield
well. All things considered, there
will be large amount Of produce
raised in Kanzas the present season,
and no serious fears of suffering fol
want of provisions need be enter.
tained.-Squatter Sovereign.
Freeman's champion., 1857-08-13
Gen. Lane to be Arrested.

We are informed that a writ has
been issued sgainst Gen, LANE on q
charge of some of his last years ope'
rationS, and that it is the intention Of
Gov, WALKER to have him arrested
at an early day as possible. The
object Of this proceeding to break ul
the Free State poll-protecting organ
ization, Of which Gen. LANE is the
head. This organization annihilated,
the Missourisns would have full
sweep at the border polls. We feal
there's "trouble brewing in the
camp"
Freeman's champion., 1857-08-13
Washington Correspondence Of the
Missouri Republican.
WASHINGTON, July IS, 1857.


The President and Cabinet are in
; great perplexity about the state of
affairs in Kanzas, az despatch was
received by them yesterday to the
e effect that civil war had broken out
The dispatch was to the President,
who Immediately called together his
Cabinet to determine what should be
done, if anything, Gov. Walker
reported that the Abolitionists at
Lawrence had resolved to repudiate
the Territorial laws, and resist their
enforcement, and that he had ordered
out the United States troops, who
were already ON rapid march under
Gen. Harney to take possession of
Lawrence and the rebels, 1t is now
anticipated here that collision is in
evitable ; and the administration is
in hourly expectation of bloody news.
Mr.. Buchanan seems frmly y resolved
Ito use strong measures to preserve
order, and the whole force designed
for Utah will be thrown upon the
Free State party of KanzaS, if deemed
necessary. The Cabinet urge that
-conciliatory measures be now post
iponed for the strong arm of the Gov
ernment, and unless the spirits Of
Lawrence yield to the sovereignty OF
the law, they will be forced to do so
by Gov. Walker, who is fully in
structed in the premises and intrust-
ed with plenary powers.
Freeman's champion., 1857-08-13
BEWARE OF THE POPEl

The old seven-horned monster is now as
busily at work with his internal machina.
tons to undermine our American institu-
tions, IS ever. With his insidious smiles
and Jealous interest which he manifests for
our people, he is rapidly gaining ground in
our country; but in PRAIRIE CRY, SO long as
JOHN GRAHAM, with his army Of ma.
sons are at work, the "old rip can never
obtain foothold.
Mr.. Graham is now prepared to do all
kinds of work which is done with stone.
brick, lime and sand. He has in his EN-.
ploy some of the best workmen the country
affords, aud consequently can do all work
entrusted him in the most workmanlike
manner. Buildings constructed by the job
or the day, according to the fancy Of the
people, He may always be found at Prairie
City. JOHN GRAHAM.
Prairie City, June 25th ls57-l.tf
Freeman's champion., 1857-08-13

Ey- We invite attention TO the
card Of MeSsrs. Ross d SEE, in ON
other column. Of this firm, we are
personally acquainted with Mr. Ross,
and we know him to be smart,
shrewd, live Yankee, and understands
what ho is about as well as the next
perscn. We can confidently recon.
mend this firm to those having bust
ness to transact in their line.
Freeman's champion., 1857-08-13

FREEMEN's CHAMpIoN.-We have
just received the first number Of o
neat sheet with the above title, pub
lished at Prairie City, Kanzas Terri
tory, near the Santa Fe Road, Is
miles south Of Lawrence, and 45
miles west of Kanzas City. We have
no acquaintance with the editor and
publisher, Mr.. S, S. Prouiy, but we
are pleased with the appearance and
contents of the paper; above all, we
are pleased with the motto at the head
of the editorial column, LIBERTY OR
DEATH" This is exactly the right
kind of motto for Kanzas editor,
and for bona fide settlers in Kanzas.
Indeed, we think it a good motto for
white man anywhere on Gods foot
stool. More, still, if we were black
man, we should see to it that the
white man should not have a monop-
oily of the motto. If a fugitive slave,
fleeing from tho "iron heel Of oppres-
sion," and that iron heel in the shape
of Deputy United States Marshals,
and a posse, composed of servile
Northern Doughfaces, should pursue
us and attempt to stop our progress,
we should shoot as many Of them as
we could, with no more compunction
than if they were midnight assassins.
II we succeeded in killing any of them
we should feel like saying, lot their
despicable blood rest ON their own
doughiaced heads. If killed in de-
Tending our liberty, we should have
the consolation that we died the death
of freeman, and not the death of q
SLAVE. Who could regret the death
Of slave-cdtcherS Could he be q
freeman's son? Or if so could he
possibly be of any account upon Gods
earth h?-M. Vernon { o. Republican.
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EY- On last Monday night we hat

ET On last Monday night we had
asmall shower--not enough to quench
the thirst of the psrched and heated
earth, although it had quite goot
effect on the crops. The weather
since that time, has been cooler
and more comfortable. In almost
every direction from here, few
miles of, a much larger quantity O.
rain fell than at this point.---Empo-
ria Mevs, 25th.
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PRAIRIE CITY MARKET,

PRAIRIE Cry, Aug. l3, 1857.
FLoua--Superfne, SIS so u hundred.
WaEAT--l so u bushel.
CoRN-None in market.
Conn MEAL--$2 20.
WHITE BEASs-None in market.
PoTAToEs-
GREEN .APpLEs--
DRIED -
CRAcKERs--20c, per. b.
Fresh BuTTER-25c. u b.
CnEEsE-SOc. " Ii.
SALERATus-l5c. per ID.
BRowN SUoAR-lb25c.
WHITE % --ls@2Oc per b.
RIcE-lO to l2Tc. "
TEAs---75c. .@$l 00 d"
CoFgEE--l625@2Oc. "
BEEF--5@Sc.
BAcoN-l2@l4c.
CoDPisH-l0@l2Hc,
MAcKEREL-l5c.
ToBAooo-50@60c. d"
MANILA RopE--25c. 4"
SoAp-l0c
CANDLs--Star, 30@35c.
TALLow--l2hc.
CoTToN BATTINa--20c.
IRoN--7@lOC.
NAILs--S15c
Loo CHAIN--l0@l216c.
SAD InoNs--l0@l2%c.
HIDEs-Green, Sc. dry, l0c n d
SALT-a8 sack Of 200 lbs. S. 90.
AxEs-$l 25@$l SO.
Ok Bows-5B piece,50c
socKs-5R pair, SOC.
Boors--SStG5gieS' y pairs. 5S@$4 aNass % 90
SuErTINos-- Brown, ~ yard, l21k@l5c,
Bleached, =" l2Ia@2Oc.
PRINrs-7R yard, s@l5c.
DELAlNEs-. 2O@35c.
olL-LinSeed' y gal, g So So
SYnuP-- Z" 81 Is
WooD-Hard, n cord, SO SO.
CoAL--Stone, u bushel, 25@50c
GLASS by 10, per light, 70.
" 10 by l9 &c.
lob IA s1Sc.
LuMDKh--Per thousand, $25@35.
SHISsLEs--per thousand IS 5O@S6 so
WoRK 0xEN---$5O@$l00
Cows--$l9@S35.
HoRsEs AND MuLEs---S75@$l50.
LUMBER WAooSs--$sO@sllO.
Freeman's champion., 1857-08-13
KNICKERBOCKER FOR 1857.
INTRODUCTION OF PORTRAITS OF
American Authors.

American Authors.
In addition to the varied talent
now employed by the Knickerbocker
Magazine, the author Of the "Spar-
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contributor this year. His first con-
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We shall give other portraits du-
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the contemporary monthlies, we think
the Knickerbocker the liveliest of
them all. 1t has more companions.
bleness, more sui-genere-ness, more
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"That any one who has the sense
to subscribe for this gem of the
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is impossible. We considers house
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it punctually, among our most cheer
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OF the country. We never yet saw "
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Freeman's champion., 1857-08-13
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Freeman's champion., 1857-08-13

WORKMAN GRAHAM, LAMARTINE,
Ono. We would refer you to the
advertisement of the Prairie City
Association on our fourth page, in
answer to your inquiries. We could
not answer them more satisfactorily
by writing TO you.
Freeman's champion., 1857-08-13
Take Notice.

CEoRGE WOLFE would announce to tho
Ocitiscns Of Prairie City and vicinity that
hc has q number Of excellent workmen un.
der his employ, and 10 prepared to execute
oil orders IN tho carpontering limo with dec
patch. Ho y an experienced carpenter,
aud tho people would do well 20 employ
him. Ho 10 q. bona fde citizen, aud win
attend promptly 10 his business, thus rem
dering entire satisfaction 70 his employers
W. IN lfnN iNiN' NN FN h,h' 6.tf 4
Freeman's champion., 1857-08-13

E-FREEMEN's CHAMPION is the IT,
tie Of sprightly and entertaining
sheet, about the size Of the Banner,
published at Prairie City, Kanzas, by
). S. Prouty. Terms, $2 a year.
Send and get copy, and we warrant
you will be pleased with it.-Amsri-
can Banner, Ph0nir, N. Y.
Freeman's champion., 1857-08-13
Medical Notice.

The undersigned respectfully tenders to
the citizens Of Prairie City and vicinity.
his services as a practitioner Of Medicine
and Obstetrics. ~
In his practice he never blceds or blisters;
never prescribes Calomel. Opium, Arsenic,
or any other poison, and invariably has bet.
tor success than those who use those agents.
A supply Of genuine Vaccine Virus on
hand, and inserted aud warranted.
Office and residence on Aurora street,
East side of Eden Park
H.J. CANNIFF, NJ. D.
Prairie City, June Goth, 1857.
Freeman's champion., 1857-08-13

KANzAs,-We have received the
first number of a very neat six-col-
umn weekly, published at Prairie
City, Kanzas, by S. S. Prouty, late
of Aurora, Ill. 1t is entitled, "Frse-
mems Champion" and is uncompro-
misingly Free State. 1t is printed in
a tent, made by the ladies of Prairie
City. The editor says they have a
few very nice girls there, but "decla.
rations of intention" have been fled
as to most Of them, with fair prospects
of being 'pre.empted." Tho pro-
prietors Of Prairie City offer to each
and every young lady who may emf
CRATE thither from the States, d city
lot, 80 soon as she consents to become
a "squatter's claim. "--Bloomington
(M) Pantagraph.
Freeman's champion., 1857-08-13
DLACKsMITHING.

JOHN GRIFFITH would respectfully
inform the citizens Of Prairie City and VI
cinity that he is now prepared to execute
all orders in the line Of blasksmithing that
may be given him. Having nearly recover
ed from the lager" he can now promptly
attend to his business. and will not only do
his work in the best style, but will do it
IMMEDIATELY. His terms are CASH.
Prairie City, June 25th l657-l-tf
Freeman's champion., 1857-08-13
WILLIAM GRAHAM, N. D.,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
Prairie Cfty, Raazas,

TT0tTse Ctty, hdRSQS,
Respectfully returns his thanks to the cit.
izens Of Prairie City, for the liberal patron
age heretofore bestowed upon him, and
hopes to merit continuation of the same
He will devote his entire attention to the
profession, and will pay particular atten-
ton Of operations in surgery.
Office on Main street. ly
Freeman's champion., 1857-08-13
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LANE & ELIAS,
l. A ND A G. II NTS,

Prairie CITY, Kansas Territory
VIII promptly attend 70 buying and vel.
ling claimsI investing In town property,
loaning mopey, paying taxea, 20. .il7
n ". LArn, Huntington, Pa. AZ 4
cuucr EIVAS prIris oity, K.T "
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Against High Prices!
PRAIRIE CITY AHEADI
No use Of going to Laurence or LcGUsn-
worth to do your trading, whsn you
can get as good bargains at
New Firm---New Goods |
GREAT WESTERN soUATTER STORE
SAMUEL II. SHORE

SAMUEL Il. SHORE
W0ULD most respectfully inform the
w good people Of Prairie City and vi
cinity, that the firm heretofore existing
under the name and style of Shore g. Nc
Manus, has been dissolved by mutual con.
sent, and that new firm has been estab.
lished under the name and style Of
SHORE & MEWHINNEY,
Who are making preparations to drive bu.
siness on more extensive scale than has
ever yet been done in this region Of country
They receive their goods
DIRECT FROM ST. LOUIS,
And are Therefore enabled to sell them as
low as the merchants Of Leavenworth Of
Lawrence, and they. invite the people to beal
witness that they WILL sell them as low.
They are constantly receiving new sup
plies Of
GROCERIES, HARDWARE, DRY
GOODS, FANCY GOODS, &C.,
And soon will be able to supply the entire
wants Of the people in the mercantile line
PROVISIONS.
Everything in the line of provisions KEEP
constantly on hand.
OUR TERMS ARE CASH!
NIB. Will our customers, who have &C
counts standing with us, please call imme
diately and settle the same, SO as to enabl,
us to purchase more supplies of new goods
SAMUEL T. SHORE,
VIM. MEWHINNEY.
Prairie City, July l8, lS57.--4tf
Freeman's champion., 1857-08-13
Carpenters Wanted |

WANTED Immediately, six good House
w Carpenters, to whom steady employ
ment and good wages will be given. lii
quire in Prairie City, Of
5tf. WIN. SOWERS.
Freeman's champion., 1857-08-13
Sewers amt Dead!
Tie Saw-MUs are aow running, and
Lumber is plenty.
F HE HASN'T DONE MUCH LATELY.

Hol yewho are in want Of Houses, liston
IL unto mo while ] a tale unfold;
] have 1t to say that have lately on.
gagged in my employ some Of the best Car
penters the country Affords and as building
matotiaMs now plenty, am prepared to
do all kinds Of work In my line Of business
in the best style Of workmanship and with
the utmost dispatch. Gentlemen, please
examine my work, and see for yourselves.
| say that for durability and neatpess, my
work will compare favorably with thnt Of
anybody olso's, and as for cREArSEss, DEFY
any one 10 underbid mo.
Ny terms are strictly cash.
WIN. Sewers.
Prairie City, July 2Otb, 1857,
Freeman's champion., 1857-08-13

ELoUR, Meal and Bacon. tor ssls o. 4
~ d ~ W. 4 Wac
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TRUSTEES' NOTICE.

NoTICE is hereby given that stockhol-
1N dors Of the Prairie City Association
failing 10 comply with the requirements Of
the Association in regard TO making certain
improvements before tho lst Of October,
their interests shall DO declared void. "a
word 10 the wiso," 30. Per order Of
STOOL TRUSTEES.
Freeman's champion., 1857-08-13

H We had quito a refreshing
shower during Sunday night. ~ 't
Freeman's champion., 1857-08-13

nav Soc our m,rkct report,
Freeman's champion., 1857-08-13

DR. JAYNEs family medicine, Tar sAl
~ at w, &w,as
Freeman's champion., 1857-08-13

DRADY made Clothing, for sale at
~ w. avs.
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M AcKEREI.. Nos and 2, for sale a.
M We w.
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