davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-09-24


"WHITE CLOUD WILL NEVER BE
BUILT PA letter was received by a
member of the City Company, a few
days ago, from q gentleman in Ohio,
who is bringing large stock of Gro
ceries here, stated that he had concluded
an arrangement with the owner of Steam
Ferry Boat, by which the Boat was to be
brought to this place, either this Fall OF
early next Spring, to remain here per-
manently, for the accommodation of
those wishing to take or bring articles Of
any description from side to side. The
gentleman also states, that large num-
Der of mechanics and others are going to
emigrate from his neighborhood, in the
Spring, and if they like White Cloud
as well as he did when he first saw it, Of
which lie has no doubt, they win settle
here. Many are coming to look at the
town, this Fall. White Cloud will
merely make q commencement, this sea-
son. Next year, she viii move right
ahead. If person but consents to come
here and examine the town and surround
ing country, we'have not much fear that
he will want to go elsewhere.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-09-24

~Attorney General Weer has de-
cided that the tax qualification for voters
has not been repealed. The Legislature
passed certain law, Judge Cato decided
that they did not know what they meant,
Attorney General Weer decides that
Cato is right, and intimates that probably
some higher authority viii have to de-
eide whether he is right or not So
voters may expect to pay taxes before
they can vote. A Sheriff or his deputy
will be present at each poll. to receive
taxes. Those who have no taxable
or upon whom tax has never
been assessed, will be required to pay a
poll tax of fifty cents. The Attorney
General recommends, if any one is de-
MED vote on account of non-payment
of taxes, that he have the circumstance
and the objections entered upon the
Clerks book, that the matter may after
wards be tested in higher Court.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-09-24
RoADs GxD BaIDoEs.-our attention

ROADS AND BRIDeEs attention
has lately been called to this subject, and
we would IN turn call the attention of the
public to it, as it is a matter of no little
Importance, considering the approach of
bad weather. The roads will not require
much working, but several bridges are
badly needed. We speak particularly
with regard to the road to Padonia and
the Walnout Greek settlements. Owing
to the want of but two small bridges, the
greater portion of the trade of that coun-
try is lost to White Cloud. This place
is nearer bFsix miles, than any other
point on the river, and the settlers would
prefer coming here to trade. But there
are several places where it is next to i'm
possible for a loaded wagon to cross,
besides the danger of breaking wagons
in the attempt. The settlers prefer to go
six or eight miles farther for their goods,
on account of better roads. We are
credibly informed, that from $4,000 to
$40, 900 have gone to other places, the
past season, for provisions and mer-
chandise, from one settlement alone !;
all Of which would have come to White
Cloud, had it not been for the difficulty
spoken Of. We cannot say how much
has gone from other settlements, from
the same cause. A small bridge over
Roy's Creek, and another one over Wal
nut Creek, would fix all right The
rsvines to be crossed here are quite mar
row, but they are very PERCEPTIONS. Some
four or five hundred dollars would pro-.
badly pay for bridging both places. 1t
would certainly pay our business men to
take the matter in hand, and see that the
bridges are built. The settlers in that
neighborhood would no doubt do their
part /; and it might be to the interest of
our City Company, to taks a hand in
the matter, as town property viii increase
in yalus in proportion as business in
ereases. We have thus briefly referred
to this matter, that those interested may
see the advantages and disadvantages
under which they labor, and take meas
ures to obviate the difficulties named.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-09-24

We intend to. be admitted into the.
Union a7'der the Topeka Constitution,
and lce sksli Be; inrspite Of the schemes
Of Walker and his powerful, intelligent
and determined middle party "-Ran-
sas Nsus
The News, we take'it, is'ratKer Pug
Hoeio0S paper, and it It's editor n1sans.
Just what he says IN the above, we really
pity Congress. If the Topeka Constitu-
ton is again rejected by that body, we.
shall expect to see this valiant one, take.
up his line Of march fer Washington,
and on his arrival, dissolve that band of
corrupt demagognes, who, hold Ss:y in,
our National Halls, and assume the reins.
of Government. Then the millennium,
for this Territory will have dswned. But
we will not find fault with the News for
its bold language. II speaks Scr the.
Southern half Of Kansas" By authori--
ty, we suppose, and has perfect right to-
tell Gov. Walke7and Mr.. Buchanan both.
what they mud do, and. what they had
better leave uhdone.-Ransas Leader.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-09-24

ANOTHER INvAsIoN.-Rev. Mr.. Stewart,
a gentleman of intelligence and veracity,
who has been travelling through the bor-
der counties Of Missouri, and Just return
ed from trip of considerable length in
that direction, says that he saw and heard
evidences everywhere on his route, con-
elusive to him that preparations were be-
ing made in Missouri to invade Kansas
in October, with the view of participating
in oEr Territorial elections. If this is
the design, unless GoE. Walker takes eff
Gent means to preserve the purity Of the
ballot-box, the people Of Kansas will.
We have no threats nor buster. but the
people Of Missouri must be Taught that
they have interfered in our elections for
the last time. Unless Gov. Walker gives
the people full assurances that the polls
shall be fully protected in October, we
hope the people viii continue to prepare
themselves fer . WARM reception Of the
invaders. We have not believed that
there would be any further interfsrence on
the part Of Missouri in our elections, and
now we are firm in the conviction that
Gov, Walker win head off the movement,
and yet we are satisfied an attempt will
be made to perpetuste power ss they have
done in the past. The villainous appor-
tionment, BY which every district but one
was bounded by Missouri, shows that
johnson and Matthias had another inya-
sion in view, and that they apportioned
the Territory with ayisw to it.-Hsrald
Of Freedom.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-09-24
From the ouiAdArO ChindOwan.
Territorial Correspondence.
WHTTE CLouD, kansas !
An0uvt 90 ToE7


WHrTE CLouD, KANSAS
August %, 1857.
Mr. EDITOR IL arrived m this Ma.
last evening, after having been enesO.S
in the responsible and by no means Olss.
ant business of resurrectionigt. Haviro
made careful survey of the country i
the vicinity of the Nemaha Falls, N y
l struck my spade into the ground, and
after few minutes labor, laid bare moi
coffin containing human skeleton bn,
brass six FOUNDER which had there been
lying in safe repose for almost one wear
After having it safely deposited in III.
wagon which. was to convey it to TIL,
place, | enquired of those who assisted
me, what States they represented, and wa,
informed, much to my surprise, that oue
was from Missouri, one from Kentucky
one from Maryland, and the fourth from
Virginia, each knowing that the instru.
ment of death which they were exhuminr
was to be turned against Southern insti.
tutions, if ever the South attempted 10
force them upon Kansas without a Dem.
ocratic majority to sustain them.
This afternoon | attended a meeting AZ
Iowa Point. where NJ j. Parrot was ex-
pected to speak he however did not
make his appearance, and the meeting
was addressed by Mr.. Brack, in an able
and effective manner; he showed the COM
parative difference between Freedom and
Slavery, and the way he came down on
" National Democracy" was some. After
delegates to attend the Grass.
hopper Convention, the meeting ad.
journed.
We were welcomed back to this place
amid the roar of cannon and shouts of
citizens. During our absence, the boys
had "swabbed out" theold gun Lazar9.,
and with FIVE pound cartridges we'll
rammed, they made the hills Of White
Cloud tremble, and the forests of Nilsson.
ri~ring with the echoes of Freedom, and
as my friend Colby says, "made Rome
howl"
White Cloud and her citizens are all
right; at the late election they polled 6S
votes. National Democrats are scarce.
but Black Republicans swarm on all sides.
If Free State men desire a secure retreat,
q safe harbor, a joyous welcome. they win
fad 1t among the patriotic Freedom Low.
ing friends of Free Kansas at White
Cloud | do not see here as at some pla.
ces, a drunken, Ignorant crowd IN the
streets but an. enterprising. intelIigeus
people, an acquaintance with whom is an
honor to any one.
The Kansas Chief Is not an exponent
Of the Fres State sentiment of this place,
bat IS intended to be neutral, having been
established by the White Cloud Comps
ny, which is composed of men represent
ng all parties. It is a spirited and ably
conducted sheet, and I am sorry that its
influence cannot be found in favor of
he straigks Free State party.
In haste, B:
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-09-24

SECTIONAL MAP OF KAxsAs.-We are
out Of sheet maps of Kansas. which we
sold for fifty cents, and shall have no more.
Persons ordering two sheet maps. and en-
closing dollar, from q distance, have
besn supplied with a singls.,copy Of our
pocket maps, which we are selling for g
dollar.
We expect to receive in few days
large quantity Of sectional maps of Kan
sas, corrected, with several new points
added, which have not previously appear
ed in any of the maps Of Ksusas,-not
paper towns.-but real centres Of business
for the respective sections in which they
are located. among which are Ohio Civ,
Peoria, Greelys P0ttawstomie, Mapleton.
Dread, Cottonwood Falls. ,Bellvieu.
White Clouds&c. The location Of other
places win be corrected to agree with the
surveys. Price. By mail to any part Of
the United States, colersd and boand Tor
the pocket, el,QO.-HraEd Of Frssdoz.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-09-24
Free State Convention.

In pursuance to previous notice a dele
gate convention was had at Palermo, on
Saturday, the 9Th day of September,
1857, for the purpose Of nominating can
didates for the Council for the Sd and 4th
district and representative for the Terri
torial Legislature, and for the County off,
GERS Of Doniphan County.
On motion, A. Lazalier was called to
the Chair, and John u. Tracy, Secretary.
On motion, A. A. Jameson, Thos. Bell
and Charles W. Stewart were appointed
a committee to apportion the delegation
from the different precincts. On motion
it was
RESOLVED, That the delegates from the
several precints have full power to cast
the whole vote of said precincts.
The Convention then proceeded to the
nomination Of candidates. Andrew j.
Mead, of Manhattan. was nominated by
reclamation as candidate for Councilman,
and Benjamin Harding, of Wathena, as
his colleague.
For Representatives-Benj. Fl. Brock,
Alexander A. jameson, Harris Stratton,
q. Graham, and j. B. Wheeler.
For Probate Judge-A. j. Allison.
For County CommIssioners--T Toll
man and Thomas H. Mccullough.
For Clerk-Egbert Lee.
For Sherif-S " Jameson.
For Treasurer-R j. Porter.
For Surveyor-Henry Wilson.
For AsSessor-C. W.sStewart.
The business of'nominating candidates
being concluded, the convention was ably
and elOquently addressed by Marcus J.
Parrott, Esq, Free State candidate for
delegate to Congress, and by DR.. Davis,
of Leayenworth, in an humorous and in
teresting speech. oas
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-09-24

A STRANGE LsTTER.-A letter was re-
Gently found in Atehison. to which the.
name of Kelley, the former editor of
the Squatter Sovereign was attached. It
stated that Gen. LINE was to start at
certain time from DOniphan. taking seven
mnskets with him, and insisted that he
should be waylayed, the guns taken from
him. and that he should Be attended this.
time without fail. 1t further stated that
Lane wore mail under his clothes, and.
therefore to make the thing sestain he
must be shot in the head. The General
has been advised Of this matter, and il is
said that if the letter is identified he will
kill Kelley. A compositor in the sover-
eign Office says the writing is Kelley's.
What's so strange about IL
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-09-24

JusrcE.-In another column, will be
found a communication copied from the
Quindaro Chindcwan. We do not
know the writer's name but must thank
him for doing our town and ourself JUS
tice. This is so seldom done, that the
occurrence is one to be especially noted.
To those who come here for honest rnr-
poses, the citizens of the place will ex-
tend the hand of fellowship. 1t is true,
the politics of White Cloud is pretty
much one-sided, but this has been owing
to no direct efforts of the citizensto make
it such and when . person desires to
locate here. it is not inquired whether he
is Free State or Pro-Slavery man.
And when his politics is ascertained. no
matter what it may be, his treatment is
just the same. The proprietors of the
town belong to all parties. but we believe
a majority of them are Pro-Slavery men.
This, taken in connection with the fact
that nearly all the citizens are Free State
men, does not show the proprietors to be
a very bigoted set of men.
As to our paper, the correspondent of
the Chindowan is mainly correct. Pa
pers heretofore have satisfied themselves
with calling us a Black Republican or a
Border Rufian. just as certain numbers
Of the paper pleased or displeased them.
Between Free and q Slave State we
have q decided preference, and all our
readers know what that preference is
but we make it point to say what we
think, regardless of political predictions.
We are the exponent of the sentiments
of no party or set of men, but only of
our individual self.
But the Chindowan correspondents
statement is calculated to produce the
impression that our office is owned and
controlled by the proprietors of the town.
This is far from being the case. The
proprietors have not one farthing's in
terest in the establishment, nor any con-
troll whatever over its columns. 1t is
owned by ourself, and we say what we
please in the columns of the Chief. In
consideration of certain very liberal in
ducements on the part of the proprietors
of the town, we came here, and have OBJ.
ligated ourself to publish a paper in
White Cloud for the period of two years,
to be devoted, in part, to the interest of
the town and the surrounding country.
Beyond that, we are under no obliga-
tons, except those of gratitude and friend
ship. At the expiration of the two years,
we can remove the Office elsewhere, if we
desire SO to do; or we can at any time
sell out by binding our successor to full
fill the original contract. But we expect
to keep the Office, and to remain here,
perhaps for life. We have as yet seen
nothing to make US desire to do other.
wise.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-09-24

CONSTITUTIONAL CoSvENTIoS.-This
body met at the appointed time, and, af-
ter preliminary proceedings, the election
of officers, and the appointment of Com
mittees to draft the several departments
of the Constitution, adjourned, to meet
the third Monday in October, when the
Committees will report, and fasten the
various pieces together. On our first
page. we publish the proceedings, to the
time of adjournment. The adjournment
is good idea. In the first place, it will
give the Committees time to get up some
thing "knobby "-or recherche, as the
French have it /; and in the second place,
the vote at the October election will show
whether or not il viii be safe for them to
submit the document to a vote of the
people!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-09-24

The FINE ARTs.-Ws acknowledge
the receipt of an original painting Of
'eThe Public Cheese" from our old
friend, &C. l. Din, Artist, of;Germsntown,
Ohio. Il takes the premium. The
painting represents a huge cheese. with
slice cut out, and a gang of rats nib
bling all ever it.
A few days since, while opening let
tsrs and packages, we suddenly encoun-
tered face which looked like Major 10.
Catrow, of the same place. We were
about offering our hand, with the expec-
tation of seeing him stretch forth his
paw, enveloped in one of the huge fur
gloves which he borrowed of fellow,
one cold Winter; but upon a second
look we fonnd it to be only an ambro-
type, as natural as life-one of his own
production. Joe is one of 'em.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-09-24

Ex-GovEnSoRs.-There are eight sur.
yiving ex-Governors Of New York. viz ::
Van Buren,, Throop, Seward, Bouck,
Hunt, Fish, Seymour, Clark. Massa-
ehasetts has but SIX, VIZ: Everett, Morton,
Briggs, Boutwell,, Clifford and Wash.
burn: Psnnsylvania.has bat four: Rit-
nsr, Porter Johnstonand Bigler. Mary
land has five: Grayson, Francis Thomas,
P. +. Thomas and Lowe.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-09-24

HThe Sioux City Eagle is hunting
fOra pretty Indian woman. Swiggett,
we tried that, but didn't succeed. We
have read about 'em in books, but there
our acquaintance with them ends. But
you do injustice to James Fennimore
Cooper, in your lis tOf Novelists who have
told tales Of beautiful Indian women.
We think he is The truest portrayer of
Indian character, life and habits, that
ever wrote and having read nearly all
his Indian Novels, we do not recollect of
bis describing single pretty Indian wo-
man. He rarely describes Indian f.
males; and when he does, he pictures
them off about as they appear in Kansas,
and everywhere else.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-09-24

PADoS1A SALEs.-Our readers will
please not forget the Sale of Lots at Pa
donia, on Saturday. Such q chance to
invest in cheap property. in town which
bids fair to make business point, and &
pleasant place of residence. is rarely met
with. All can be assured that the town
and its proprietors are Just as represented;
and the surrounding country is a garden
spot, not excelled in the world.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-09-24

DAILY MAIL.-The Daily Mail COM
uaenced running between this place and
Oregon, on Wednesday, and will now
continue as a permanent Institution
When Post Offices are established at the
various points West of here, the settlers
viii find much less difficulty in securing
their mail matter regularly, than they
have heretofore done. Wewould recon-
mend TO the inhabitants of all those
points, that they move Immediately in
the matter of establishing Post Offices,
that regular mail can be carried from
White Cloud.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-09-24

RE- A humbug which has of late be-
come nuisance, is the publication of the
Est chapters of interesting stories in va
riOus papers. The reader will commence
them, and when an intensely interesting
point is reached, it suddenly breaks of,
with the announcement that "this is all
of this story which will be published in
our columns. The balance may be found
in the New York Ledger" etc. People
have became too sharp to be fooled that
way any longer, and when papers that
have been carrying this on. publish COM
plete story, which they desire to be read,
they have to place over the top, "This
story will be completed in this paper"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-09-24
SouxssIyoEs's PATENT GUrrA PERcHA

ScnLzss1SaEA's PATENT GUrrA PERcHA
CoAfED PExs.-We have received from
the Agent, . number of these pens, of
various sizes. and can truly say that they
are all they are represented to be. They
arc manufactured from a compound of
silver steel and albata, coated with gutta
percha, and pointed with circular piece
of platina. which prevents scattering or
catching in the paper. They win not
corrOde, even in the strongest test of nj
tr;c acid. and cannot be injured by falling
point foremost on any hard substance.
The manufacturers, Messrs. Schlessinger.
of New York, have already received re-
peated premiums for them, in this country
and Europe. a.
Mr.. c. F. Jennings. who is constantly
receiving new supplies of Dry Goods,
Groceries, Hardware. and all kinds of
varieties, has been appointed Agent for
the sale of the article in this vicinity.
Price, so cents per DOZEN, or $500 per
gross
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-09-24

THUNDER THE Leavenworth Herald
thinks that the Chief ''ought to strive to
obtain the reputation of the Herald for
truth" Goodness, man that is rep
utatiOn ne never hope to possess. We
mind N now Of but two works extant,
which can compare with the Herald, for
truth, and We casually alluded to them
last week. They are the wonderful ad-
ventures and exploits Of Sindbad the Sail
or, and Baron Mnnehausen They may
be had at Blaraey's Book Storel
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-09-24

HoLBRooK Il WAKEFiED.-The adver-
tisement of this new firm, will be found
in another column. They have just en-
tered into the Liquor business. Whole
sale and Retail, in Lappin's new build
ing. on Main Street. They have a large
quantity of Liquors, of all kinds. which
they will dispose of at wholesale, on the
most reasonable terms. They will also
serve up all kinds of refreshments, at
their establishment, TO all who may favor
them with call. They are fitting up a
bar in fine order, and intend to do up
things in tip-top style. We are assured
that no carousing or disturbance shall
be carried on there, but that the best of
order shall be observed. They have con-
stituted themselves Vigilance Com
mittee," and intend to preserve peace on
their premises.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-09-24

E0Ol. Titus, of Kansas Nicaragua
nOtoriety. has been getting into the Gala
bOose, ct St. Louis, for knocking down
a drunken man, and attempting to shoot
the porter, in the Planters House, Of
that city.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-09-24

TALoR1Se.-Those having any work
in the Tailoring line, such as garments to
make or cut, will find the man to do it up
right, in Iowa Point. He is the only Tai
Tor we know of it Doniphan County, and
has the reputation of being an excellent
workman. See advertisement of Thorn
as McMullin, in another column.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-09-24

@ Our composition, who has been
setting up the proceedings. says that
nearly all the members Of the Constitu-
tional Convention are Majors. They
viii probably End no difficulty in obtain
ing all necessary Aaiorities.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-09-24
A DESrIsr THaAsHzD.-Tbe Heudsr-

son (Ky.) Reporter says:
One day last week Mr.. Boyd. Of
Hopkinsviile, administered severe Gaming
to DR.. Badger, a dentist. The wife Of
Mr.. Boyd, beautiful woman. called ct
the office to get some teeth extracted.
Badger, forgetful Of the prophecies of life,
kissed her. She informed her husband,
and he served the amorous Doctor sxsctIy
right.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1857-09-24

% Soma paper announces the staff
ling fact, that Willard Fillmore recently
attended Mass, at Montreal. We may
next look for an announcement, that An
drew Jackson Donelson has taken dose
of Hue mass!