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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26

No LEGIsLATURB.-Ou Territorial ex-
changes are discussing the question as to
whether we can have Legislature the
coming Winter. and they pretty general
ly agree that we cannot. The Organic
Act provided for the first election, leaving
each Legislature to provide for its success
sor. The last Legislature neglected-no,
refused-to do this, although bills for the
purpose were brought up. or attempted
to be brought up, on several occasions.
Why the Legislature acted thus, is be-
yond comprehension. The matter can
now be righted only by one Of two ways.
Congress can make provision for an cleo
ton, or the Governor can call an extra
session of the present Legislature, las the
term of its members does not expire until
October, and they can supply the defect.
There is no reliance to be placed in Con-
gress, and the Governor has expressed
his determination not to call an extra
session. He says the same members de-
ceiyed Gov. Stanton, and he has no guar
anty that they will not deceive him also,
Thus it stands. We are probably to be
without Legislature for several years to
come. But as we have been without law
for SO long, it will not be much Of dis
: appointment to us.
Since writing the above, we have re-
ceived the Lawrence Republican, which
discusses the matter at length. and quotes
authority to show that a Legislature can
be chosen. We think that the Republi-
lican has at least as good show for
right as the papers on the other side.
The idea seems SO ridiculous, that it de-
ponds upon the huinor or whims of one
Legislature, whether there shall be any
chosen to succeed it or not We think,
at least, that It can do no harm to go at
it and elect members in October. as usual,
and run the risk of its legality. If we
are not very careful, while this matter is
being discussed, and the people mysti6cd
and divided in opinion in regard to it,
we viii be caught mapping, and the Pro-
Slavery party will again steal into power
If they elect majority in the Legislature,
you may "bet high" that there will be
no doubt as to its legality, either with
the Administration or Gov. Denver.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26

RULo, OScE MeRE.-We last week
copied an extract from Nebraska COM
munication in the st. Joseph West, in
regard tn the trade of Richardson County.
The Rulo Guide has got hold Of it, and
uses it as text upon which to misrepre-
sent White Cloud-as if White Cloud
must be abused whenever somebody in
Nebraska sees proper to speak the truth,
The Guide says that -four is IS per sack
here, and other things in proportion.
Flour is not IS per sack hele. and has
not been. this year. We doubt whether
there is any -four at all in Rulo. or much
of anything else, except fever and ague,
arising from the contiguity of that "high,
dry prairie" The idea of Rulo compe-
ting in trade with other river towns, is
supremely funny-as good a joke as if
the Iowa Indian Village should enter the
lists!
The Guide squirms considerably at the
correspondents assertion that there can
be no considerable river town between
Brownville and White Cloud, in conse-
quence of doubt in regard to stiles to land
on Indian Reservations; and it gives vent
to another falsehoOd, by stating that good
titles are given to all lots purchased in
Rulo. We doubt not that instruments
are patched up which they call titles /;
but good titles cannot be given. 1t is
well known to every person in this part
of the world, that an attempt to secure q
title to the town site of Rulo has recently
failed-the Government refusing to give
titles to settlers on the Half Breed Reser-
walton. The greatest land speculator in
Nebraska has admitted this; and it is.
whispered that he paid dearly for his
knowledge-having sunk some $1,000
in the Rulo bubble. Another thing looks
little suspicious. Spectators who pos
sess such good titles to tracts of that
Half Breei land, are selling out as fast as
possible; and in giving Warranty Deeds,
they so word them as not to warrant the
same against the lawful claims and de-
mands of all persons whatever, but only
against all claims arising out of them
selves and heirs
These are facts, and the Guide can d.
gest them at his leisure. When he steps
out of the way to misrepresent White
Cloud, we shall take occasion to show
up Rulo in its true light. The Guide is
under the direction of the Rulo Town
Company; and as they are ever So ready
to falsify their neighbors, it may not be
amiss to post the public. in order that
persons who are tempted to invest in
Rulo stock, may know the risk they
run.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26

REWARD FOR THE RAscALs.-We men
toned, some time since, that the White
Cloud City Company hail caused Guide
Boards to be placed along the principal
roads west of here, and that some scamps
had torn them down. Boards were again
put up, a short time since, and again
some of them have been torn down
among them, the one near Mr.. Matthews
at Prairie Springs. DIR. Gatling author
ICES us to say that he will pay a reward
Of twenty dollars to any person informing
him who tore down the boards, or any
of them. The informant will be required
to have seen the perpetrator perform the
act, and must be willing to swear to his
statement. 1t is well known what inAu-
ence instigated the tearing down Of the
boards, but the performers Of the mean
work are not positively known. If found
out, an example will be made of them.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26

MANIFEST DEsTIxY.-A curious illus
tratiOn Of this great principle was fur
nished on Wednesday last, by the cap
ture and conveyance to the st. Joseph
Calaboose of the notorious Henderson.
Yes tits true Ye identicalle John Hen
derson Of ye celebrated candyl box men,
orie was put into ye prisone for ye awful
crime Of Drunkenness. John seemed
qnite tractable as he walked among the
stars, and the only trouble he seemed to
have was the breadth of the road. Oh,
Oxford and Delaware Crossing How
hath thy patron Saint fallen.-Elpood
Press.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26

Frazer RIvER.-Thsre has been much
excitement throughout the country, grow
ing out of the reported Gold discoveries
on Frazer River, in the British Possess
sions. AS usual in such cases, a reaction
is taking place. and the dark side is be-
ing pictured. There turns out to be con-
siderable humbug about Frazer River.
Persons who spent all their means to get
there, have to remain, in 8 destitute con.
dition, for want Of money to get away.
When person arrives in the region,
who is ascertained to have money, he is
immediately-beset by agents, who want
to sell him town lots. 1t appears that
most of the large gold stories were inven-
ted for a specializing scheme. Instead of
columns of wonderful gold stories in all
the papers, we are now beginning to see
columns of accounts of disappointments
and sufferings. Persons in all parts Of
the country are receiving this sort Of
news from friends who have been hum
plugged to the Frazer River diggings.
Those persons fare best in the end, who
do not ego it blind"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26
A Roy WANTED

At this Office. to learn the Printing
Business. We want one who is neither
afraid nor ashamed Of work, nor too lazy
to 10 It. He must also be of good dis
position and habits. We do not want a
Dssa, although we'want one to do the
Devils pork. In short, we wish good,
industrious, steady, well-behaved boy.
about 16 years of age. Such an one will
find q situation, by applying soon.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26

The GRADE.-The work of grading
the streets still progresses in this place.
The deep cut on Main Street. near the
prairie. is almost completed. Teams can
then pass to and from town with the ut
most ease, no matter how heavily freight
ed they may be. Messrs. Burns & Vos-
burg, the contractors, although having
to contend with many difficulties and an
noyances, have come up to the work ad-
mirably. $50
Grading and filing has also been done
at the foot of Main Street, and on the
Levee. The Levee is to be considerably
improved, in few days. and the brush
and rubbish cleared away, in the neigh
borhood Of the saw mills.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26
AGENTS.

J.E. DuDOEEDsE, (SuccessOrto w S. SWIM
mer,) NORTHWEST Corner of Olive and Main
Streets, ST. Louis, Is our Agent in that City, foI
solicitin Subscriptions and Advertisement, and
making collections for the Chief ~ .
il. RULEY, Esq, Post MASTER Oregon Mos
1T. MILLER, West Alexandra, Preble Co., o.
C. L. Dill, Germantown, Ohio.
ORTrLLE Ro0T, ESQ.,, Padonia. Brown Go X
A. w. WILLIAMS, Esq, Sabetha,
DAs. McFARLASD, ESQ.,, Carson, I"
J.W. WILHoFr. Esq, Mt. Roy.
+. DRUMHoSD, Esq, HiaWatha,
NIL. SAwIS, Esq. SaWin's Store, /"
ToREEy & LATIN. Seneca, Nemaha Co., Kan.
Rev. C. GRAHkz, Highland, -DOniphan Co., X.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26

KIcKAPoo DIsFRANcHsBD l-BUcHAS-
AN DESERTS LEcoMPToS l-GREELn
REFUSES TO VoTE !! THE famous city
Of Kickapoo, long known as the com
mercial and political emporium Of Nan
sas, has suffered fearfully Of late. Eltna
an epidemic has wasted its voting popu'
lation, or some infamous scheme has been
devised to deprive at least thousand o.
its loyal citizens of the right Of suHrsgs
James Buchanan, long and faVoraog
known as an enterprising citizen OF tn''
locality. and q gentleman who at all pre-
vious elections has voted with singular
unanimity and enthusiasm with 10
Leeompton party. pOtes not at this eles
ton. Is james detained in WashlngloTs,
or is he ashamed of himself and frienOs
Horace Greeley, a rsbid Lecompton ID.
at the last election, was not seen IN 'OHs
on Monday. So too with a tnous-n-
other of the most noted men Of the eoG a;,
try. Let US have an investigation Of u.
matter-that is If these gentlemen pa.
not voted at Oxford or Delaware C.
sing."-Ledvenw0rtk JoxTHal, AH9' -
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26
NOTICE.

In order that Hotel ProPristOrs to whom this
paper Is sent without their orders, may not sup
pose that bill for subscription will hereafter be
presented to them, We will state that 200 copies
have been subscribed for, and ordered to be sent
regularly to the principal Hotels throughout the
Union; and the only return asked is, that the
propristors keep them on file, where they may
be read BY all who visit their houses.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26

WEArHER.-The long dry spell which
had prevailed in this section, was inter-
rupted by rain which. after several cool
and cloudy days, set in early on Wednes-
day morning. On Wednesday evening"
there was great deal of sharp lightning
and heavy thunder. This has probably
had the effect to purify the atmosphere,
and viii operate favorably upon the pub
lie health. The rain was just the thing
for the enrn crops. The weather is again
clear and warm. with cool nights, favor
able for the useful, wholesome and agree
able occupation of sleeping.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26

ATTENTION, FARMERS I'VE wish to
call the attention of farmers-living on the
prairie, to one important matter. Many
Of them have fences which have cost them
great deal of money and labor. We
notice that the prairie grass grows very
high and rank along these fences. 1t will
soon be time for the grass to die, and
then will come the fires which sweep over
the prairies every Autumn. If the grass
is permitted to stand along the fences,
when the fire comes, it will burn up every
fence. and perhaps also reach the houses
and barns. and the stacks of hay and fod-
der which have been laid up for stock
feed during the Winter. Now, while the
grass is still green, and the farmers are
not very busy, every one should take a
scythe, and cut the grass away from his
fences and buildings, and plow several
burrows around every fence. By this
means, the fire may be kept off.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26

WHERE WAS Ir?-The following occurs
in letter in the Cincinnati Times, from
person who was travelling up the Mis-
souri, River:
Having been compelled to lay by for
repairs at st. Joseph, the Captain was
fearful that he would not be able to land
certain passengers and freight at Nebras-
ka City at the time he had agreed to /;
and consequently he was compelled to
run under full head of steam, day and
night. One day, about the middle of
the afternoon, We approached beautiful
town, at which, having no freight for it,
the Captain did not intend stopping. But
several persons were seen standing on the
wharf, earnestly making signals for the
boat to land; and the Captain, thinking.
of course, that persons were anxious to
take passage, rang the bell, and the boat
ran to shore. A plank was quickly
launched ont, and the voice of the Cap
tain was heard, 'Ail aboard ! when one
of the persons who had been giving sig
malls, inquired, with all the GOODNESS and
earnestness imaginable, if the boat
wouldn't tie up there, that night, and
let them have dance on boardP With
hearty curse, the Captain gave orders
to shove off, adding the pious remark.
that they must be about as id hard
up for dance as people in this country
generally getP thought so too"
What town is here referred to? We
don't believe the insinuation of some,
that he meant White Cloud; for we all
know that the folks here don't care any
thing at all about dancing
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26

re- Graham's Magazine, for Septem-
Der, is on our table, containing a fine
tint engraving, a number of patterns, and
a large amount of the excellent reading
matter for which this work is so justly
celebrated. 1t is published in Philadel-
phia, at SO a year.
Graham, somehow, comes to us very
iregularly. The August number failed
to reach us. Will the publishers please
forward it?
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26

BRIDcEs.-The bridges over the creeks
west of this place, are progressing as well
as circumstances viii admit, and viii
soon be ready for crossing. When COM
pleted, the back settlers will find no diff
Guilty in getting to White Cloud, in any
kind of weather.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26

~There is to be a.grsnd Ball at At
Gibson, on Wednesday evening. Septem-
Der LIST, on the occasion of the opening of
the Massassoit House. 1t viii no doubt
be fine affair.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26
EE NE Watossa is iust up, by whic

IL The WatOSsa is Just up, by which
we have late papers. No news of impor-
lance, EXCEPT that the Presidents reply
has at length been transmitted to Queen
Victoria-it having been detained by
something getting wrong with the Gable.
The whole planetary system was abort
suspending operations, in consequence Of
the detention of the Presidents intensely
momentous reply to the Queens equally
absorbing message; but all is set to rights
again.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26

New Posr OFFIcE.-A Post Office has
just been established at Plymouth, Brown
County. The Office is called Pony
Greek. and Morgan Willett is Post Mas
ter. They receive their mails from Pa
donia.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26

w We this week copy several srti-
cles from the Richmond Wing. which
breathe the right spirit. That is the sort
of talk we like to hear from Southern
journals opposed to Modern Democracy.
When Southern people exhibit this in
dependence, expressing their sentiments
freely, regardless of the bowls and threats
of Democracy, and determine to support
that party which seems most likely to
wrest the Government from the hands Of
the spoilers. they will succeed better. and
command more respect, than by guarding
every word and action, and fearing to
express their views, lest they should in
cur the accusations and the insane rawlings
and threats of their arrogant enemies.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26
PREsIpENr BucHANAN's RELY.

The President cordially reciprocates
the congratulations of her Majesty, the
Queen, on the success Of the great inter
national enterprise accomplished by the
science, skill and indomitable energy OF
the two continents. 1t is a triumph more
glorious, because more useful, than was
ever won By the cOnqueror on the field Of
battle.,i May the Atlantic Telegraph
Company, under the blessing of Heaven,
prove to be bond of perpetual peace and
friendship between the kindred nations,
and an instrument destined by Divine
Providence to diffnse religious civiliza-
ton. liberty and law throughout the
world. In this view will net all the ma
tons of Christendom spontaneously unite
in the declaration that it shall be forever
neutral, and that its communications shall
be held sacred in the places of their des-
tination in the midst of hostilities ?
(Signed JAMES BUCHANAN.
Washington City, Aug. 16. 1858.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26

re- We regret that, through an over
sight, we did not receive the proceedings
of the Free State meeting at Highland.
on las Saturday, until we we were about
ready to go to press. They will appear
next week.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26

EscAPED.-A number Of prisoners es-
capped from the Leavenworth Jail, on the
night of the 18th inst Among them
was Michael Ferry, the Irishman who
shot an Indian near this place, some
weeks since.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26

re- Dingus again puts in his badge.
He says that for while, during the Lee
compton struggle in Congress. Bill Eng
fish was honest and virtuous but that
Old Buck slept with him, and seduced
him, and the result was the English Bill.
Pretty child for homely parents!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26

FIRsT CONVICTION IN KASsAsl-James
Carrolton has the honor Of being the first
man convicted Of any crime in Kansas.
He has been sentenced to the Penitenfiory
for the term Of one year. His crime was
grand larceny. Kansas is redeemed -
Leouenworsh Journal.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26

EE Mr. Markham is agent for the sale
of number of quarter sections of splen-
did prairie land near White Cloud, and
large number of choice Lots in this
place. Sc his advertisement.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26

E A Ball will come off on the Ferry
Boat, this evening. in honor of the At
lantic Gable. The boat will go to Forest
City, and viii return late in the night.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26

HEALTH.-If the people of White
Cloud have any one thing to be thankful
for above others, it is the good health of
the place. Oar neighboring towns in
every direction, on the prairies as well as
on the river, have a large amount of
sickness, principally fever; while White
Cloud, during the entire season, as yet.
has been visited by but one or two slight
cases. There is no telling how soon the
number may increase; but, from her sit
uation, and the character of the surroun-
ding country, we are inclined to think
thlt White Cloud will ever be compare
lively healthy, even during very sickly
seasons. Her people should certainly be
thankful for their exemption thus far.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26


MANsFIELD.-This favorite steamer is
all right again. and is Just up, with a
good supply of passengers and freight,
and large package of papers for us.
All her passengers speak in the most
glowing terms of the boat and her off,
GERS. With pleasure we publish the fol-
lowing s5
A CARD.-We, the undersigned, pas
sengers on the steamer Mansfield" du-
ring her late trip from Omaha to st. Jo-
seph, do hereby acknowledge the kind
ness and courtesy of Capt. j. NJ. Lucas,
and Mr.. Eff. Cressy, Clerk; and the
superior skill Of the Pilot, Mr.. Clifton.
While the boat met with many unavoid-
able detentions. which it was not in the
power of the officers to control, still we
freely and unsolicited testify that the
" Mansfield" is a staunch, reliable and
fast passenger packet, and would recon-
mend to our friends, that they will not
find superior boat. if they desire trip
to the Upper Missouri.
Mrs. Martha Foglesong, Westport /;
Hiss Ellen Wetzel, j. j. Haden, Charles
L. Salisbury and Lady, Omaha; Clarence
Delafeld, Henry Petsing, st. Louis /;
Shakespeare Borges. St. Mary; Fred. d.
Levin, VIM. N. Irish, st. Joseph; q.
o. Washburn, Weston; George w.
Wilson. Falls City. N. T.; 81. jackson
and Lady. Nebraska City; S. Wood,
Camden, NO.; Ebenezer Blackiston,
Elwood; VIM. Cameron, st. Joseph /;
j. d. Henderson. Nebraska City.
August 18th, 1858.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26
QUEEN yIcroRIA's MESSAGE.

To the Honorable, tie President of the
United States Her Majesty desires to
congratulate the President upon the sue
cessful completion of this great interna-
tional work, in which the Queen has ia,
ken the deepest interest. The Qneen is
convinced that the President will join
with her in fervently hoping that the
electric cable which now connects Great
Britain with the United States, will be
an additional link between the nations
whose friendship is founded upon their
common interest and reciprocal esteem.
The Queen has much pleasure in thus
communicating with the President, ans
renewing to him her wishes for the pros
perity Of the United States.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26
NExr Conc REss IRON MIssOURI.-ID

NEXT CoNG REss FROM MIssOuRI.-iD.i
next delegation to the Lower Houss
Congress. from Missouri, will be eO'
posed as follows:
j. Richard Barrett, Thos. L. Ande,,'TT1'
j. B. Clark, James Craig, Ssmoe u
Woodson, John s. Phelps and JO9 n. =.
NOEL. All are Administration D'"'
crats.-&. Louis Intel7igeneer.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26

Hon. Robert Dale Owen, o. D. M, ,,ss
ter at the Court of Naples, has VII, W.. 4,
home to his friends in Indiana, tn., =,
has become converted to Chrls1AeeSJ
Mr.. Owen has heretofors been an inA'
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26
Kew. II. W. Forman. and Major Van


Key. II. w. Forman, and Major Van
derslice. They were all three members
Of the Convention that attempted to force
Locompton upon Kansas. Any Free
State man would almost have taken 1t as
an insult, to be asked to vote for Lecomp-
ton. With an anathema in their heart,
and perhaps upon their lips, they would
cast ballot against Lecompton and
probably they would turn around, when
one of the above delectable trio would
take them by the button hole. lead them
few steps to another voting place, put
ticket in their hands. AID have them
vote for another machine of their getting
upon a smaller scale than Lecompton.
but not whit more honorable!
Then the Enquirer comes out, and in
tones as solemn as cow-bell, talks about
the Free State men not being satisfied,
wishing a fair distribution Of offices,
getting mp g Unionp ticket. and all
that sort of thiag when in private. the
editor of the Enquirer chuckles with his
cronies. over the manner in which they
led the Free State dupes by the nose
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-08-26

H Horse Strayed or Stolen. See
notice, in another column.
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The First Message.

Cyrus STATION, N. F., Aug. 16.
To the Directors ofthe Atlantic Telegraph:
Europe and America are united by
telegraph. Glory be to God in the high
est. On Earth Peace and Good VIII
towards Man. (Signed) Directors of the
Atlantic Telegraph Company of Great
Britain.