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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28
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SoxrrHrxe TO THINK AsoUr.-Certain
papers and letter writers in this Territory
are very severe (unjustly, we think, mp
OF G. W. Brown. of the Herald Of Free
dom, and spare no opportunity to abuse
him. and brand him as traitor to Free
dom. Every trivial circumstance is
turned into evidence Of his guilt. Now,
it viii be remembered that Brown was
one Of the first to advocate voting at the
October election, for which he was sound
ly abused. His policy was adopted. and
the Free State party triumphed. Again.
he advocated the policy Of electing the
officers under the Leepmpton Constitu-
ton, for which heSkas again abused.
After the Lawrence Convection had. by
unfair means, decided against voting.
Brown was one Of the leaders in getting
up a ticket Notwithstanding. for which he
was abused fif such thing were posi-
blel more than eveT. But he was again
sustained BY the people. and the Free
State party again triumphed. Is it not
singular, that the policy Of such traitor
always secures Free State victory p
and is it not Just as singular and mac
countable, that the great mass OF the Free
State party shonli indorse the policy Of
such traitor to Freedom?
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28
Csu,rrxo CossrnvArsn.-We have

CRusE1So Commemorative have
Of late heard 8 great deal about the Con-
servatism of Northern Kansas; and now
there is great rejoicing in some quarters.
because an attempt is making to crush
this Conservatism out-yea, the Conser-
vatism of Northern Kansas must be
crushed out Now. what is this Conser-
vatism that must be thus crushed out !?
It is the straight forward, sturdy. peace
fol disr osition Of the settlers Of Northern
Kansas. They do not keep their blood
upto boiling temperature. and furnish
the East with thrilling stories Of war,
bloodshed, and rebellion but prefer to
cultivate their farms, and work at their
trades. When they see there is chance
to accomplish anything, they go to work.
When they have an opportunity to ac-
complish an object peaceably. they do so,
rather than threaten revolution. When
they see affairs prospecting smoothly. they
do not attempt to interpose difficulties.
because they are not permitted to do all
the managing. or because things are not
done precisely as they once thought they
should be done. This is the Conserya-
tism that is to be crushed out in Northern
Kansas. 1t is such Conservatism as this
that is going to make Northern Kansas
one of the most prosperous and desirable
spots on the face of the earth, and it is
this Conservatism that will shortly pre-
vail throughout the entire extent of Kan
sas. Those who have undertaken to crush
it ont. should be mightier than Hercules,
for the task is greater than any of his
As we'll might flock Of sheep attempt
to butt down the Rock Of Gibraltar
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28
Wr SEcovp THAT MoroE.-In anoth,

VIZ SECOND THAT MoTIeE.-In anoth-
or eSiumn, viii Be found communities
tiou from an esteemed friend in Brown
Coanty, to which we say "Amen," with
al our heart. dis kindness Is apprecia-
tsdmore highly by us, from the fact that
Il was written without our knowledge or
solicitation. We hope tina. the people
Of Brown may heed his advice, and that
We may have the name of every man in
the County in our subscription book.
We have endeavored to give publicity to
every item Of interest concerning Brown
County. and with the sM of her citizens,
can make the. Chief interesting and valu-
able to them. Knowing that they had
no local paper. we have eudeavored to
make the Chief supply the place of one.
And knowing that there was greater
unity Of interests between the people Of
White Cloud and those of Brown County.
than between Us and the balance Of Don
iphsp County, our citizens have endea-
vored to get this part of Doniphan at
tsehed to Brown; but with doubtful sue.
cess. Howsoever this may result, we
shall still endeavor to keep the interests
Of Brown prominently before the public,
and will be thankful for all the patronage
which her citizens may be pleased to be-
stow upon our paper. 1t might also be
aweleome present for them to send to
their friends in the States, to keep them
informed in relation to the progress and
prosperity of the County. There is 6
great deal of truth in our correspondent
remarks about giving papers good sup
port. The difficulty in publishing papers
in new country, nowadays, is, there
are too many Of them, and but few sue
eeed well. A number of papers in the
same locality, injureeach other, and none
are profitable; but single paper, with a
united and hearty support, will do pro.
6table business, and be Of incalculablt
benefit to any cOAmunity.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28

CoxeREss Nothing has yet been done
upon the Kansas question. Donglas re-
turned. after the holiday adjournment.
fresh and vigorous. ami confident of COM
ing off victorious. Since the holidays.
the greater part Of the time has been oc-
cupied with Walker. the pirate. Strange
as it may seem. he has friends in Con-
gress. and they will probably triumph.
A little bullet could settle his affairs in a
more inst AMI speedy manner than all the
Congressman in the world.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28

Too FAsT.-A great amount Of crow
ing has been done over the fact that the
Speakers of the two branches Of the Leg
isIature neglected to sign a majority OF
the bills passed at the special session. and
that consequently they were not laws.
The growing was done rather too soon.
An examination of the Organic Act, has
revealed the fact that the Speakers are
not required to sign bills. After passing
the Legislature, they are to be presented
to the Governor, for his approval. If he
veto them. they are to be sent back to
the Legislature. and if passed over the
veto. by a majority of two-thirds in both
Houses. they become laws. So that.
those who were rejoicing in the prospect
of evading the election and militia laws,
are doomed to disappointment. 't
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28

PETITION FOR MAIL RoUTE.-A pitition
has been set in circulation, in this place
and vicinity. asking Congress for the
establishment of tri-weekly mail, on
the west side of the Missouri River. from
Nebraska City to Leavenworth, viO
Brownville, Nemaha City, White Cloud,
Elwood, Doniphan, and intermediate
points. We suggest that similar petit
tons be Immediately circulated at all the
points interested, and sent to Congress as
soon as possible, that there may be no
delay in securing the important advanta-
ges which this route offers to the people
on this side Of the river.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28
%Anqxchange. putting one ofthe pr

~An exchange. putting one ofthe pro-
prietors Of new town, cites. rs an in
diration of energy anil good luck. the
fact that he ate sixteen DOZEN fresh oys-
ters. at one sitting. on wsgerl IF the
fellow were going to engage in the bust
ness Of raising hogs. we should consi'ler
the above circumstances a sign of unfit
ness, as he might learn the hogs bad
mannersl But what effect glnttony in
eating oysters will have on the prosperity
of a new town. is more than we are able
to contrive.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28

The EIrcros.-Ths fall returns OF
the election held on the 4th inst. viii be
found in another column. By which 1t
will be seen that the Free State party
have . good majority in the Legislature
and have elected their State ticket BY .
small majority. Thus they have again
triumphed over the Pro-Slayery party
and the Do Nothipgs. Every means
possible was employed to prevent Free
State men from voting State Ticket
hand bills, extras. circulars. and even
force-and great many were thus m
duced not to vote; but still the Free State
Ticket is elected. The Do Eothings must
now certainly be satisfied that their plan
to defeat the Free State ticket is failure.
We suggest that. at the next election
they vote the Pro- Slavery ticket. By
that means. they can slightly reduce the
Free State majority. and at the same
time show the world where they stand
The result Of this election has saved the
Free State cause. in case the Lecompton
Constitution passes Congress. They
have their Congressman, and will secure
two United States Senators. As the
members of the Legislature elect were
opposed by the Topekans. of course, In
the choice of Senators. the claims of any
of that set will be cast sside; in the selee-
ton Of Senators. or ought to be. This
will be a sore disappointment to some
who have set their hearts on the Senator
ship. Certain letter writers are already
busy in proclaimine the greatness Of
Lane and Philips. They are represented
as being an equal match in influence. and
it is proclaimed that they rule and lead
the Free State party SIS they will. II
has already been decided, in certain
quarters, that these two iStdtesmen shall
be the United States Senators. 1t is
even figured out what Lane will do and
how he will act. when he gets into the
Senate. Lane has been like weather
cock, on the voting question-one day
for it, and the next day against it-ha'
made flaming speeches on both sides o.
the question. He is mighty man, but
never docs anything worth recording. He
has lately been making inAammatory,
bombastic speeches, so full of vulgarity
and obscenity. that Free State paper:
have denounced and refused to publish
them. But with all his proves and
greatness, he has never had the spirit to
act independently of the Topekaus. In
fact. he has an "axe to grind" and wants
to keep in position where he can en-
ploy either party to turn the crank
Phillips has always been q red-hot To-
rekan. anil wonld be sorry to see quiei
here; fer then he would be ont Of employ
ment, asshis bread and butter dePendnPor
the Kansas agony which he writes for tht
! Eastern press.
If it should devolve upon the Legisla'
ture elect to choose United States Senators
they would do a glorious act. by setting
aside the above worthless, and all Other
agitators. and select good. honest. relia
BILE Free State men, who have shown. by
their acts. that they value the interests o.
Kansas more highly than their owl
self ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28

j. H Stringfellow has written a
letter against the Lecompton Constitution
alleging that it is unjust, is violation
of the principle of the Kansas-Nebraska
Act, and, if accepted against the will Of
a majority of the people, will ruin the
Democratic party. He also says that
Kansas is boHnd to be Free State. We
presume his greatest objection lies in the
danger of destroying the Democratic
party. After the untold suferings and
indignities imposed upon the people Of
Kansas, in the name Of Democracy. it is
a pretty time of day. when the power to
Cypress them has departed, to talk Of
Justice to the people. in order to save the
Democratic party.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28
E A man named Koontz. living

RE- A man named Koontz. living a
short distance from Lecompton. was de-
coyed from his house. short time since,
AID shot. The act was no more than
iustice. If It was murder. and it is to be
hoped that all similar characters who
remain in Kansas. may be served the
same way. This Koontz was German.
and a Pro Slavery man. During the
troubles. he was ont with a marandinG
party. They captured an unoffendine
Free State man; AMI Koontz claimed
that. as the prisoner was also German,
he ought to have the disposal Of him,
which being granted, KoontE shot him
dead. The murderers OF KoOn'z are IN
known. Int it is supposed that they wers
friends of the man whom he shot.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28

GRouxD- Hoes DAY.-Next Tuesday,
February ID. will be Ground Hogs Day.
Upon this day. at II O'Clock. noon, the
Ground Hog is said to leave his hole.
and look upon the world. If the weather
is cloudy at the time. so that Monsieur
Ground.Hog cannot see his shadow, he
remains out of his hole, which is sign
that the time for hard weather is past
but if he can see his shadow, he immedi-
ately returns to his hole, and fine wealth
er cannot be depended upon until after
the expiration of six weeks.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28

HHuman nature is the same every
where; aud the penchant of the whites for
spending the most money for things that
are ofthe least use. also prevails among
Indians. A company Of them were in
town. the other day. and purchased a
lot of sleigh BELLS! What they wanted
with them, except it is to hear them
tinkle, is more than we can "reckon. "
as they never enjoy the luxury Of sleigh,
riding: and If they did. there is no pros
poet of any sleighing this Winter. Be-
81 lies. the red buggers are ahout ''strap-
ped" and before spring. will he going on
tick, beg ying, stealing. AMI starving.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28

R Arthur's Home Magazine. for
February. is illustrated with 1.-The Dying
Fsyorite," Fashion Plates. etc. and
contains a great variety of useful and
interesting reading. Arthur is modest
and meritorious, and is ever a welcome
visitor. Two such stars as T. s. Arthur
and Virginia F. Townsend cannot fail to
make it welcome. Philsdelphia-s2 q
year.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28
EE Lafayette; in this County. is ar

EF Lafayette in this. County. is an
applicant for the itineront Land Ofee Of
the Delaware District. She promises to
treat the concern. hangers-on and all,
with as great hospitality as any other
town in the District. The services of a
prominent gas-generator have been en-
ployed. The place is said to be the ge-
ographical centre Of all the country with
in scope of Fifty miles in every direc-
ton.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28

The WEATHER AND RIvER.-On Fri
day. the weather clouded up. and Satur-
day and Sunday some rain fell. On
Monday. it tried to snow, but gave it up
as bad job, after a few minutes trial.
It is now as clear and pleasant as ever
On Sunday and Monday. the river rose
some FIVE or six feet. and was in good
navigable order for the largest sized Mis-.
souri, River boats. The water is still
rising.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28

E 1t is said that papersis shortly
to be started at Palermo, in this County.
If that is not putting it on thick. we
don't know what thick means in Kansas.
There VIZ then be six papers in Doni-
phan Count -at White Cloud. Iowa
Point, Elwood, Palermo, Geary City,
and Doniphan-with probability Of
one at each of the other river towns
Whitehead, Mount Vernon. Charlestown,
Lafayette, &c. Six newspapers. in these
hard tsmes, for County with less than
1000 voting population, wien papers
are continually suspending in densely
populated localities! 1t is certain that
some of them will have to ego up
there is emo shenanigan" about that !
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28

~ We understand that Honorable
Thomas Jefferson Key intends shortly to
remove his printing establishment to
Iowa Point. and commence the publica.
ton of paper. If he could not succeed
at Doniphan. in the heart of the Pro-
Slavery portion of Kansas, with no op,
position. the prospect looks rather darl
up this way.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28
re- Godey's Lady's Book. for Feb.

re- Godey's Lady's Book, for Feb
mary. contains splendid Steel Engra-
wing. entitled "Thc Old Stile." fine
Fashion Plates. a superb Slipper Pat
tern. piece Of Music. great amount oil
Literary matter. a large number of Re
ceipts. and innumerable other things Of
interest to the Ladies' Send % to L.
A. Cooley, Philadelphia, Pa.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28

The LEoIsLAruRE.-We have as yet
received no report of any important hus-
mess transacted by the Legislature. They
have removed to Lawrence, and have
elected Champion Vaughan. of the Leav-
euworth Times. Printer. Ere this. we
presume much hssiness Of importance has
been done: but il takes news a "coon's
age to reach here.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28

BRIcK MAKINo.-An extensive business
in brick making will be done in Cur
place, the coming season. and there will
he enough to supply the full demand,
however great. Charles G. Scrafford is
making preparations to carry on the
business on large scale. We believe
there will also be another yard in opera
ton.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28
~JH Utt informs ms that bimse

~J. II. UT informs us that himself
and DR.. Peter have made arrangements
to furnish the people Of White Cloud
with mails twice per week, Tuesdays
and Fridays. until Government estab-
fishes regular mail. The arrangement
commences this week. Wonder if the
proprietOrs Of the seaport win try to buy
them of with back lot
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28

EA motion in the Legislature, to
extend the courtesies of the House to
james Redpath, met with considerable
opposition. ard perhaps was lost. This
arose from Mr.. Redpath having. in the
second number Of the Crusader of Free
dom. published very disparaging article
in regard to the Legislature. and terming
the special session "Squirt.''
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28

AE Jack Calhoun and Jack Hender-
son have Been arrested-the former for
leaving Lecompton. and refusing to de-
clare the vote of Leavenworth County.
upon which depends the success of the
Free State ticket; and the latter for fraud,
as one Of the Judges of election. at Della
ware. 1t was rumored that Calhoun had
been hing by the Free State men, at
Lawrence, but the rumor is doubted.
What black hand the Free State men
hold-the two Jacks-right and LEFT
bowers. IF they can now get the Ace,
(Ass. } they will be in fair way to ego
it alone" That must be Bait Jones!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28
m NEW Couxry BusixEss.-Ws

Tn Nrw CouxTY BusixEss.-Ws
have not vet heard anything definite about
the change Of County lines. bus there
has evidently been some move Of the kind.
Probably the Legislature have carried
ont the plan proposed. of wipiDg ont all
the County lines. and making an entire
new set of COUNTIES, with new names
We understand that one Of The Counties
Is composed Of the lower part OF Don'-
phau and part Of Atchison, and Is called
Lane. with Doniphan for the County
seat: and that the upper part OfDoniphan'
and one tier Of townships off Of Brown
is irwin County. 1t is now said that
Highland, instead Of Iowa Point. IS the
County Seat. The people OF the Point
reioiced greatly over the report that the
County Seat was at their town. for which
we don't blame them; bat neither that
nor any other river town wonld be IN the
centre Of the Comfy. IL the bounds are
as reported, the proper place for th'
County Seat would be at Highland Of
Wenona. and slnlll be there. If It were
located at any ofthe river towns. itwould
canse opposition between several rivals
which would never cease. and as II
almost invariably the case. would be th'
means Of sacrificing the best interests o.
the County. But If located at any o
the river towns. White Cloud, although
not in tie centre, would offer such induce
ments, and give such assistance. that the
cost of the County buildings would be
scarcely felt by the tax payers.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28

ITEMS FOR THE CuRIoUs.-The inventor
of the Guillotine is said to have been the
first person executed with it
The inventor of the Bowie Kife is said
to have met his death by the instrument
of his invention.
The inventor of new kind of coffin.
in Cincinnati, was the first one buried
in it.
The inventor of "Squatter Sovereign
ty" is in fair way to become one of its
most distinguished victims
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28

E We were slightly misinformed in
regard to the removal of the Land Office
10 Fort Leavenworth. On the contrary,
Fort Leavenworth was removed to the
Land ofice-or. rather. a company Of
troops from the Fort-in order. we sup
pose. to prevent the Free State men from
breaking in and stealing all the land I!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28
N- A butterfly was brought into on

RF A butterfly was brought into our
office. on Sunday. alive and kicking. and
few hriskly away. when set free. A
butterfly in the middle of Winter. is
something we never saw before. Would
not he surprised if the rattlesnakes should
make an excursion or two from their
holes, before the close Of Winter.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28

R We notice an article of ours, OF
the subject of Reading Advertisements. y
going the rounds of the press. credited to
the Dayton Empire. The local editor
of the Empire hooked itfrom our columns,
and inserted it as original.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28

E By reference to the advertisement
Of Samuel Watson. in another column.
It win be seen that he has Wool Carding
Machinery for sale, at his farmssin Holt
County. No. The machinery Is IN good
condition. and Is oHsred At bargain.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28

RE- A petition has been presented to
the Legislature. to change the name Of
Lecompton to " Redemption City" 1t
has been referred to the Committee on
Vice and immortality
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28

E A drove Of more than one hun
dred wild turkeys was seen in the bot
tom. in Holt County. No.. q few weeks
ago.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28

RI Jacob Brown. of Holt County.
Mo-, had one of his legs amputated. a
short time since, by DIS. Crane and
Nephler. 1t was the result Of slight
cut In the knee.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28

Rg The LeavenwOrth Herald publish
es what it calls offirial returns. electing
the Pro- Slavery ticket by small major
ity. with the exception of Congressman.
The returns. as declared by the proper
officers. elect the Free State ticket, and
will be found in another column.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28

E An act has passed the LegisIs-
ture. Incorporating Highland University.
in this County. We believe this is the
first educational institution incorporated
in Kansas.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28

~ Just ten years ago, to-day. we
stuck our first type in a printing Office.
and entered upon the duties of CHIEF
Deyil. We have worked at case every
week since thst period, except during the
time occupied in removing TO Kansas.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28

E Hon. Henry Wsldron. N. c., Of
Michigan. has our thanks for 8 copy Of
the Report on Conperce and Navigation
for 1857. =
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28

E Petitions have been sent to the
Legislature, asking for Territorial Road
from White Cloud. ola Padonia. Hsmlin
and Sahetha. in Brown County. and
Seneca. in Nemaha County. to Mays
vile. on the Big Blue. in Marshall Coun-
ty. Congress viii be petitioned for a
mail route over the same road.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-01-28

gThe statement in some ofthe papers,
that Senator Bigler is endorsed. in his
course on the Kansas question. by large
majority of the papers Of his State. while
Douglas is Endorsed by scarcely any of
the papers of his State. is all fudge. At
least half of the Democratic papers Of
Pennsylvania are opposed to Bigler's
course. while there is but q single paper
in the entire State Of Illinois that does
not indorse Douglas.