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mereS
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hundred and has all the requisites Of
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propeors provided COACH which will be the railroad
landing arrival for the OF
passengers and baggage to the hotel
June 26--
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Form Of Guarantee.

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(Date.)
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Jan 17-dtf
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Change or the Place of Sale OF the Delaware
Trust Lands in Kansas

NOTICE is hereby given that the place of sale Of
in tine Delaware lands Kansas Territory,
place at Leconpton tho 23d
changed TO- and will 0sawkee Territory
day and date.
by order Of the Secretary Of the Interior:
CHARLES L. MIX,
Commissioner ad in,erin.
DEPARTMENT INTERIOR,
Ofnce Of Indian Affairs, April g. 1857
April 7--lawtlJune
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-05
Willing at Last TO do Justly,

The Rockford Register was very Sc
we're upon US last summer because we Sus-
tanned Gov. WALKER. Now it has a
very good article, in which the editor
says =
Notwithstanding we have written a
good deal, in no very friendly spirit about
this gentleman, our hostility is not so
implacable, but we can award him all the
credit of his good deeds-and we are hap
DIV to be able to record some for him.
His rejection of the fraudulent returns
from Oxford and other precincts of Kan
sas, is something we did not expect from
him, and an evidence that he is capable
of better things.
"There is better chance for the Free
State majority now, however, than before.
They have the Legislature and can drive
ont the Bandits who have so long infeSt-
ed the Territory, and they can repeal the
injudicious code forced upon them and
make laws to snit themselves, in spite,
too, of the Governors veto. And since
that is the case, we should like to hear of
Gov. Walkers remaining in the Territory,
it would be an interesting study to see
how he could maintain the character of a
Buchanan Democrat and still retain the
somewhat redeemed reputation he has
gained by his late action. We wish he
might be allowed to remain in the Terri
tory, but we have no hope he will be-"
Suppose the entire Free State press of
Kansas had pursued the same course to-
wards Gov. WALKER which three or four
have done; and which course, we are sor-
ny to say, too many Republican presses in
the States have pursued towards him,
who supposes the Governor would have
been as free to have given relief as he
was? Kindness influences men to do
right-abzse drives them into extreme
measures.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-05
Photographic Artist.

Readers, have you visited the Daguer-
rean rooms of Mr.. BoLEs, at the north
end of Massachusetts, street, in DR.. Rob
inson's building. If not, it is well that
you do so Immediately, and get a beauti-
full likeness of yourself, or friend. Pass
ing through his establishment the other
day, we were delighted to observe how
conveniently and well he had his rooms
arranged, and more than all, to see the
almost perfect specimens of artistic skill
which he had on hand. His Photographs
are not excelled in beauty in Boston or
Philadelphia. Persons having friends in
the East with whom they desire to leave
shadow of themselves, should embrace
the present opportunity to get superior
pictures of themselves for forwarding
What more appropriate gift to send to a
friend on Christmas or New Years day
the Herald Of Freedom excepted-than a
good and unfading picture of yourself?-
BoLEs viii be thronged with visitors from
this until New Years. But, let US srg-
gest, those who call now viii get better
pictures than will those who call the week
only before Christmas, as the artists will
be less pressed for time.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-05
Decidedly Rich,

A Kansas editor was, the other day, in.
curing for the Office of Gray d Company
the enterprising proprietors of saratogs
City, which they were to divide among
their ten thousand purchasers of dollar
tickets. He was politely informed that
he had been numerically "sold," as have
been score of other editors in Kansas,
and an untold number in the States.
It is supposed that Gray d. Co., will
get ..fts'' when friend-gets home,
if they don't it viii not be because they
don't deserve it. Some years ago we
were fool enough to advertise "Perham's
Gift Enterprise" and took our pay in
tickets to the amount of eight dollars
In due time we drew $500 piano forte
and several hand books and engraviugs
worth in the aggregate so, but our case
is an isolated one, and Will not be safe for
Others to figure upon for fortune, es-
peeially if they advertise for such fell
lows as Gray.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-05
Ten Dollars Reward.

S. j. Jones, the incendiary, who led an
expedition against our Office year and a
half ago, and set fire to it. after destroying
type and presses, viii give ten dollars to
any person who will show us to him in
Leeompton. He viii have the pleasure
of seeing US there in due time as acrimi-
nal informer against him; and more than
that, we viii have the pleasure of seeing
the law enforced against one of the basest
men in the country, else there is no use
in having 3 penal code. Jones may offer
as big rewards as hepleases for US, we de-
sign giving him employment in grading
and improving the streets of Lawrence
Several gentlemen have already made
application for his services for week OF
such a matter, while they settle old scores,
made against him on the 21st of May,
1856.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-05

Rives, of the Washington Globe, Occa-
sionally favors his friends with some
sententious criticisms. sHere is his lss'
view, good enough to find practical Illus
trations in Kansas.
81 don't believe in this feeding the
poor from the public crib. / always
notice when we used to feed the bog
from crib in Virginia, two or three o.
hogs got all the corn and did well and
the rest got lean, but they all staid IN ths
lane where the corn was thrown, ana
never put their noses to the GROUND |"
help themselves, the whole winter. Bn,
those that were turned out and not ie1
from the crib, went off TO the woods, aha
in the Spring were all Eat as butter, ana %
their tails eurled so tight that they con'a
hardly get their hind legs on the gronho !;
1t is the same with men as with PIss' 4
you want their tails to curl, you ma'.
make them root for themselves and hO'
teach them to go to the crib"
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-05
Well REPRESENTED.

During thesession of the late Conven-
ton an unusual large number Of persons
were in attendance from a distance, rep
resenting every part of the Territory.
We were happy to observe that the Press
was well represented. During the sitting
of the Convention we received visits from
Mr.. SHORT, of the Squatter Sovereign; Mr..
RUSSELL of the Elwocd advertiser; Mr..
WALDEN, of the Quindaro Chindos0an;
Mr.. AUSTIN, of the Centropolis Leader;
Mr.. VAUGHAN, of the Leavenworth Times;
and last, but not the less welcome, w.
W. Ross, of the Topeka Tribune. We
would have been very glad to have seen
DR.. GRANT, of the Geary City Era, but
presume he was not in town.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-05

We invite particular attention 70 our
new advertisements this week. Peoria
City will claim the attention of those seek
ing new locations. Mr.. BoLEs will take
likenesses. Mr.. PARSONS viii look after
legal matters; while Mr.. CONWAY will
claim his share of the business. The
Lawrence Door, Sash and Moulding Com
pany renew their advertisement, and 6.
w. CoLLAMoRE advertises Daguerrean
Gallery TO let; as also his Law and Notary
Public cards. Persons coming to Law
renee for trade or business should fret
consult our advertising columns and de-
ternine who they will patronize when ar
irving here; remembering that those who
patronize the printer the most Literally,
are the best persons TO do business with.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-05
Extra Session.

An extra session of the Territorial Leg
islature will convene at Lecompton on
Monday next. By the terms of their
letter to Mr.. STANTON, Acting Governor,
they agree to engage in no business other
than that which may be necessary to
counterfeit the proceedings for the pretend
ed submission of the Lecompton Consti-
tuition to vote of the people, or to ex-
press themselves in favor of or against
that instrument. Their session will no
doubt be a brief one. 1t has been sug-
gested that it would be we'll if they would
join in petitioning Congress to reject the
Lecompton Constitution. and ask for an act.
similar to the late one relating to Mime
sofa.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-05
Subscriptions Expiring.

With this number expires large num-
Der of subscriptions to the Herald of
Freedom They win continue to drop
off yer 3ast from this date, varying from
two hundred to four hundred week.
Such subscriptions, it viii be remembered,
we indicate by cross before and after
their nan1ss.
We hope all will be pleased to renew
again, andwill send US their two dollars
at once, or prevail upon their neighbors to
join with them, to whom we will send ten
copies for SIS, and an extra copy to the
getter pof the club.
The future will be none the less inter-
esting than the past The "signs of the
times'' indicate that the next few months
will be the most interesting and exciting
in our history. And then we have several
new features which will possess absorbing
interest, which will be introduced in due
time. When Che history shall close we
shall publish the Legends of Kansas"
which will abound with life as it is; give
features in our Kansas affairs which can
not be seen through any other character
of writing, and in which all our leading
actors will appear, besides many whose
names have yet been unknown to fame.
Besides this we shall publish bio
graphical sketcl occupying generally
about column 9week, of the Martyrs
of Kapsas, land then about the same
space with Pen Sketchings of our leading
men. These viii be illustrated with en-
cravings or not, as will best answer our
purpose, and whether given Or not will
place US under no obligation to subscri-
bers.
And then the Herald Of Freedom will
be an original paper, and will be controlled
by independent thinkers, and just as bold
to do what is conceived to be right, and
| just as ready to denounce wrong, as in the
past.
The paper will be richly worth the
money charged for it; will be no initator
of another's ideas, nor will it crowd itself
in where it is not wanted. 1t is and will
continue the paper of Kansas, and will try
and do right by every person in the Ter
ritory or out of it, whether he endorses
the editors action, or does not.
These are our pledges, and with them
we would love to re-enter every name
which we strike off from week to week,
and add as many more as the public think
our past humble services merit.
Those who think we did wrong in urg-
ing the people to participate in the Octo-
tober elections; or who condemn us for
sustaining Gov. WALKER for neglecting to
collect the Territorial taxes or break up
the Topeka Legislature to decide against
the prepayment of tax as qualifca-
ton of voting; for rejecting the Oxford
and MCGEE county frauds; or Acting Gov
STANTON in converting an extra session of
the Legislature, are expected not to renew
their subscriptions; but those who sustain
US in these things are expected to be active
in our behalf, and not to fail to renew
their own subscriptions Immediately.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-05
Mai Contractors

Moore, Walker & Co.; have the contract
for carrying the Mails from Jefferson City
to Boonville, and A. W. Riddings & Co.,
from Boonville to this place. They are
fixed up to guard against heavy winter.
Star of Empire.
We are glad to learn the names of the
above firm, as some of our friends were
just enquiring who the proprietors were,
with the view of bringing suit against
them for personal damages oceasioned by
the gross carelessnes of the driver in up
setting one of their coaches, in which they
had taken passage, to the great injury of
our friends.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-05
Grpsum ON the Smoky Hill

Our friend OLIVER PHILLIPS, Esq, on
Duck Creek, twelve miles north of En-
poria, presented us, the other day, with a
specimen of gypsum, proved to be such by
chemical test, which he found on the head
of stream emptying into Smoky Hill,
twenty-five or thirty miles West of Coun-
Gil Grove. 1t is very superior article,
and reports from other sources say it is
abundant in that region. In a pecunisry
point of view it will be of great value
to Kansas.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-05
Hotel Progressing.

Col. ELDRIDGE has completed the walls
of the Sd story of his large hotel, and is
now well up on the 4th and last story.
A few days more of good weather, and
the walls will be completed, and the roof
on, which will enable the carpenters to
finish the inside during the winter.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-05

OF Minnesota, Oregon and Kansas,
will all apply to Congress for admission
into the Union, at its session to convene
on Monday next. Were the question to
be fairly submitted to the people of Kan
sas, now the Territorial government is in
the hands of the people, and could those
infamous judges, appointed by federal
authority, be removed to give place to
good men, we have not doubt but there
would be heavy majority against State
government.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-05
NIGHT SESSION.

Judge Conway responded to the call of
the Convention, and made an effort to
show that no confidence could be placed
in the Federal Administration. He be-
lieved that the Democratic party would
stand in unbroken attitude il favor of the
Lecompton Constitution. That Constitu-
ton was the logical result of the princi-
Piles held by the Democratic party from
the beginning in Kansas. Douglas would
favor it, and Douglas was at this time a
great power in the Democratic party
Walker might be opposed to it in his
heart, but after he should get to Wash
ington, and find out how his party stands
on the subject, he would never open his
mouth in opposition. Walker and Doug
las were rival candidates for the next
Democratic nomination for the Presidency.
But in this Kansas business Douglas had
completely triumphed' over Walker. and
was away ahead of him in the Presiden-
tial heat race. Judge Conway rather
thought that the Lecompton Constitution
would be adopted by Congress; and that
we must either succumb or raise an inde-
pendent government He hoped the peo-
pie would not sickle too much upon con-
siderations of low expediency, but would
cultivate spirit of lofty self-sacrifce, and
pray to be aequal TO either fortune"
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-05
ST.. LOUIS. Nov. IL. 1857.


Messs. Bacon, Cooke & Co., of Law
renee, have suspended.
The above item is telegrsphic dis
patch from st. Louis to the eastern press.
Whether Wall street was thrown into a
"high excitement" on account of the
news, the return electric fash does not
state. We do hope the operator at st.
Louis will be prompt in justice to these
men, to state that they have absolutely
resumed specie payments, and are now do
ing brisk business; and that the suspen-
sion vas only temporary, owing to an M
expected demand for large deposits.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-05

The proceedings of the Mass Convex
ton, at Leayenworth, did not seem I"
contemplate the submission of the IoPe,
ka Constitution to a vote of the People ~
this time.
The only resolution touching that oOn'
stitution was the one introduced by ueh'
LANE, and that provided that if an ezus
session Of the Legislature was not cailsl
they would set the Topeka Government
in motion; thus fairly conveying the neg
alive proposition, that they would 'ah'
no action in that direction if the Leglsl"'
tue was called.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-05

o. There is story in circulation that
Sec'y STANTON has rendered his resigna-
ton to the President, to take effect from
and after the first of January. We believe
there is no truth in the rumor, as the
Secretary long since resolved that he
would stand by the people of Kansas III
their unjust war upon those who would
enslave them.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-05

@The National Era, speaking of the
two Constitutions now before the people
of Kansas says -
We take it that they viii proceed in
an orderly and constitutional method to
prepare for new Constitutional Conven-
ton.
That orderly and Constitutional meth
odr would be an enabling act. which onr
Territorial Legislature sill ask Congress
TO enact
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-05

o. The Democrats, not the Pro-slavery
kind, we observe, have called meeting
to assemble at Masonic Hall, in this city,
on Saturday evening of this week.
Would it not be better for them to labor
in the Free State ranks until we are all
out of the woods, then, when we have
nothing else to do we can "cut each others
| throats.,
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-05

o. The Baptist denomination have
organized church at Topeka, and Rev
JAS. GILrATRIcK has been installed their
pastor.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-05

9 W. z. BRACE, of Hartford, Conn.,,
was among the number killed on the
Cataract when it was blown mp.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-05
The Proclamztions.

We publish this week the Proclama-
tons of John Calhoun ordering elections
under the Lecompton Constitution. They
are important as portions of the history
of the times, and need to be preserved for
future reference. Besides, it may be i'm
portant to know who are authorized to aid
in robbing the people of their liberties.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-05
rThe OREGON Constitutional Co

u Inc Oregon COnStltutlOnaI Con-
vention has framed a Constitution, and
submitted it for ratification to a vote of
the people, with a separate clause relating
to slavery. Unless fraud predominates,
it is said that the people, by very large
vote, will decide against slavery.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-05

~ We have few copies of Csshins's
Manual for sale at so cents copy.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-05

or The Delegate Convention, in ses-
sion in this place last Wednesday Is 40,
journed to such time as the Tern'0fi~
Executive Committee shall deem proper
to call it together again.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-05

6TNo news of Gov. WALxER's recep'
ton at Washington al last accounts.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-12-05
Delegate Convention al 1.axrsnee.

The call for Delegate Convention was
responded to by persons from all parts of
the Territory. It convened in the Con-
gregational Church at 10 O'Clock A. II.
Judge G. w. Smith called the meeting to
order, when Gov. Roberts was elected
temporary Chairman, and Sam'l F. Tap
pan temporary Secretary.
Gov. Roberts came forward and made
a few well timed and suitable remarks,
cautioning the Delegates to do nothing
which viii not be endorsed by the Leg
stature next Monday. He told them
they occupied mighty and responsible
situation, and they should take no ground
to-day which is not tenable.
On motion of Mr.. Winchell, that a
Committee of FIVE be appointed to re-
port permanent officers, Gen. Lane offered
an amendment, that Committee of one
be appointed from each Senatorial dis
trict, under the State organization. The
amendment was carried.
On motion of ]. C Vaughn, it was voted
that Committee of one be appointed
from each Senatorial district on creden-
tials, as follows:
Committee on Credentials.-Champion
Vaughan, A. Elliott, Reuben George, R.
S. Rymal, VIM. Yates, ]. Munroe, Lo-
renzo Westover. Cyrus later, Mr.. Board
man, P. II. Townsend, Mr.. Polly, P. B.
Plumb, DR.. Hall, and j. A. Larabee.
Committee on Permanent Organization
r. G. Elliott, G. w. Deitzler, Harris
Stratton, David PEBBLES, Charles F. Kob.
Mr.. Owen, DR.. A. Huntiey, Jas. w. Leg
gett, Jas. W. Blood, VIM. Jesse, Walter
Oakley, L. D. Bailey, j. Goodwin, DR..
G. A. Cutler.
The 18th, 18th, and 10th districts were
not represented in the Convention.
On motion of HI. Miles Moore, the Con-
vention adjourned to meet at P. NJ.