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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-10-23
The Reniok House,

1t was our fortune while in Lesven-
worth, last week, to secure rooms at the
RENIcK HOUSE, q new hotel which is Just
opened in that city. We cannot speak
too fatteringly of the arrangements of
the building, its furnishing or its manage
ment. 1t is a first class hotel in every
respect, and as such it must necessarily be
filed with first class customers. 1t is in
charge of Mr.. PHILLIPS, late of Illinois,
an old caterer for the travelling public,
and one who knows how to make the
traveller feel at home while sojourning
with him. Mr.. SIMoNDs, the gentlemanly
clerk, seemed to be perfectly at home in
his department; while Mr.. MINIS, as
steward, superintends the affairs particu-
larly under his charge, in a very satisfac-
tory manner We cannot bestow too high
a compliment on Mr.. HANSON, the very
courteous and affable porter, who keeps an
eye on his patrons baggage, and is ever
watchful of their interests. But we would
suggest call from the travelling public al
this house, which is on Main street, few
doors above, and on the opposite side Of
the street from the Planters House.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-10-23
Where TO Buy Stoves.

Again we would call the attention of
the reader to Mr.. BARKER's advertisement,
and urge those in want of stoves, in par
ticular, to look in upon his stock and
learn their prices. Calling at their estab-
lishment a few evenings since, and inquir-
ing the price of stoves, We were astonished
at the great falling off in prices since a
year or two ago. A stove of the same
pattern, for which we paid $22 two years
ago, they sell for $12. Another, for
which we paid SIC, they sell at S11.
Another, for which We paid $14, they
sell for So. After inquiring prices, we
resolved in future to buy our stoves of
Mr.. BARKER, in the store rooms lately va
Gated by Messrs. DuNCANs, and to suggest
to our friends that they would consult
their best interest by doing the same.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-10-23

OF Lykins county has elected Dr.
Walters and Mr.. Holiday, as Represen-
tatives. Two tickets were out, both Re-
publican.-Kansas Tribune.
The ticket elected in Lykins county is
not Republican, but Free State and moth
ing else. Some of the Kansas papers are
determined to make it appear that the
Free State party of Kansas is the Repub-
lican party; but they will ultimately
learn that they are egregiously mistaken.
The Free State party is a conglomeratiOn,
SO to-speak, of all parties, and he who
attempts to make it appear otherwise, fall
sites the record, and does gross injustice to
the party which has saved Kansas to free
dom.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-10-23
True TO His Position.

The editor of the Herald of Freedom
s,s been repeatedly charged with having
moved false to his principles, and turned
.,,itor to freedom. Look over Kansas
,sit is to-day. Of all the Free State
journalists in Kansas, prior to the COM
nspcement of 1857, none but Mr.. Brown
remains. He was present at the organi-
ration of the Free State party at Big
Springs, and though the Platform then
adopted did not meet his appreciation, yet
As it was evident that it embodied the
views of large majority of those who
would cooperate in making Kansas a
Free State, he placed himself fairly on it,
resolving to be silent on such features as
did not meet his appreciation, until Kansas
was a State in the Union. Though re-
peatedly expressing his dissent from some
Of the positions then taken, that he might
appear correct upon the record, yet in no
instance has he advanced single argu-
ment against a position therein taken
lie has labored at all times, and in all
places, to maintain the party on that plat
form, and has never abandoned it for a
moment; while those who are so denun-
ciatory of him, and particularly those
journalists in Kansas who have appropri-
ated columns to his benefit, have always
opposed it, and have labored to super
seds it with another, which would have
wrecked the last hope of those who de-
termined at the outset to make Kansas
truly free.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-10-23
Changed Hands,

The Wyandott Argus has changed
hands, and is now conducted by Messrs.
WHITAKER & McCAULEY, who assume
charge of the publishing department, and
its editorial columns. 1t is understood,
out Of doors, that the new editors are
Douglas Democrats, and as such will en-
deavor to make the Argus reflect the
views of that distinguished statesman.
Though differing widely with the former
editors of the Argus, yet their department
towards us personally, as journalists, has
always been of friendly character; and
though we cannot, in the most distant
manner, endorse their Democratic views,
yet we can wish them, in their retirement
nom the press, that happiness and pros
perity which the good are supposed to
enjoy in prs-eminent degree.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-10-23
Attention.

We invite attention to the letter of Mr..
LEARNARD, in another column, who takes
issue with our statement of last week,
based upon the information of friend
who resides at Leroy, in regard to the To-
cation of the county seat of Coffey coun-
ty. That there was a mistake of the
copying clerk at Lscompton, which was
transferred to the printed statutes, by
which the last clause of the I'd section of
the act in regard to voting upon the location
of the county seat of that county, was left
out which provided that a majority Of all
the votes cast, should decide the location
of the county seat, there is no doubt
Not wishing to involve ourself in the is-
sue, we must leave the matter with the
people of that county, who are welcome
to the use of our columns to discuss the
question, if they desire to.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-10-23
SNEAKER of the House,

We have looked over the list of "for-
tunate ones," to see who would make the
most efficient Speaker, and we have set
tied down on w. Y. ROBERTS, Esq, of
Wyandott. He is in every way qualified,
and we doubt not will be elected Cf he
desires the posD unanimously. Mr.. Rob-
erts is fully posted in parliamentary af-
fairs, and will preside with dignity and
impartiality. -,
We trust that the Representatives will
bear this in mind, and when they assem-
BILE elect this gentlemen by acclamation.
We heartily adopt the above suggestion
of the Leavenworth Ledger, and hope the
members of the Legislature will have the
name of Mr.. Roberts in view when they
vote for Speaker in January next.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-10-23
Important to couv.yaneerA

Just printed at this Office, new lot Of
warranty Deeds, with Acknowledgements
a0aptsd to married or single persons, and
II accordance with the Kansas statutes.
a" a other blank deeds, printed in this
4efntory, have been defective prior to the
publication of this fern. We have des-
.Oved several hundred copies of our late
'Otm on account of important defects.
which render them valueless. For sale
~ tho Herald Of Freedom Office only, at 1C
1sne single; rs cents q dozen, or s. 9
hundred.-tf.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-10-23
Lsuzauxnr,h ansinaa. Nntiess

We regret that business called Us so
suddenly from Leavenworth, the other
day. before we had time to pass around
among the business men of that city.
Several of them, however, placed in our
hands their cards, which we insert in their
proper places.
First in the list is the law card of
JOHNSTON, STINsoN & HAvESs, who oc-
cupy rooms in the banking house of j.
G. HEMINGRAY & Co., on Main street.
Mr.. JOHNSTON, the senior member of this
firm, was one of the first Judges commits
stoned by President Pierce for this Terri
tory, and was assigned the Pswnee dis
trict. The administration was unable to
corrupt him, SO he was removed to give
place to another. Becoming identified
with the early history of the Territory,
he determined to remain among US and
practice his legal profession. He is now
engaged, with the other members of his
firm, in lucrative practice, and enjoys
the entire confidence of the business pub
lie. See the card of this firm.
II. 3. DENMAN, Esq, late Of the firm
of EWING, DENMAN & Co., and now the
very popular mayor of Leavenworth, has
Real Estate and Land Office on the East
side of Main street, about two blocks be-
low the Renick House. Mr.. D. is the
proprietor of large amount of real estate
in Leavenworth, and in most of the pr!n-
cipal towns of Kansas. Those wishing
TO make investments in Kansas would do
we'll to correspond with him. See card.
Passing down Delaware street, We OBJ
served, on the south side, a sign projecting
over the walk, inscribed "Livery and
Feed Stable" Stopping at the door, we
found Mr.. WEBBING, formerly of the
firm of SUTHERLAND & webbing, who
established the first line of stages between
Lawrence and Leavenworth. Calling tc
mind that he was an advertiser and pat.
ron of the Herald of Freedom, we took 6
hasty walk through his establishment
observed his fine horses, beautiful car
riages, aud large yard for stock connected
with his livery stable, and learned tina
besides doing an extensive livery business
he was also furnishing teamsters and 9th
ers who have occasion to visit Leaven
worth with teams, with a good stopping
place, where their loading will be secure
from the prying criticism of the hght-6n
gered fraternity, and where prices will b
moderate. We learned, too, that Mr.
WHEELING was engaged in the Veterinar!
practice, and has quite an extensive bust
ness at his stables. Our country friend
visiting Leavenworth with teams whicl
they wish to feed in the city, or who's
animals may become sick while there
will consult their interest by calling o.
him.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-10-23

We invite the attention Of the news
public to the advertisement of the Kan
sas Daily and Weekly Ledger, edited and
published by Gen. G. W. McLAHz, in
Leavenworth. The Ledger is an indepsn-
dent newspaper, sympathizing and acting
with the Free State party, and standing
on the Big Springs Platform. Though
our citizens may have met the editor un-
der unfavorable circumstances, we assure
them that We found him one of natures
Observation-Disclosures. frank, open and
generous to fault. His Ledger is always
up to the times with the news, and is in a
very prosperous condition. On the COM
pletion of the Telegraph to that city,
which will be in few weeks, he pro-
poses enlarging his daily, with the view
of extending his circulation to all parts
ef the Territory, and publishing the latest
news by telegraph.
Gen. McLANE has secured the services
of Mr.. BIsBEE, long the efficient foreman
of the Herald Of Freedom Office, as his
local editor. That department of the
Ledger speaks for itself, as our frequent
selections from its columns would fully
establish, if that matter were called in
question.
As a new era seems about opening in
Kansas, and the heavy trade and business
heretofore transacted at Kansas City seems
centering at Lesvenworth, as the numer-
Gus trains of heavily loaded wagons pass
ing through this place, to and from that
city, fully attest, it would be well fol
those business men transacting business
with that place, to secure daily journal
which contains a review of the markets
and which is constantly furnished with
much valuable information pertaining tc
commercial transactions in that city. Tt
such persons, we recommend the Daily
Ledger as the paper they want. Terms
fifty cents month, or SIS year, we be
lieve, where payment is made in advance
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-10-23

@An immense amount of molasses
will be manufactured in Kansas this
autumn, from the Chinese sugar cane
Dealers in groceries should be careful and
not overstock themselves with sugars and
molasses, as we have no doubt there viii
be half enough manufactured in the Ter.
risory to supply the wants of the people
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-10-23

OF The ladies of this city and viciu-
ity are respectfully referred to the adver-
tisement of Mr.. GEO. FORD, in another
column, headed "Woman's Rights."-
Mr.. F. has just returned from New York
with splendid assortment of Dry Goods,
which he offers at prices to suit the times.
He being a "woman's rights" man, we
feel safe in advising the ladies to give
him a call, and insuring them perfect sat-
isfaction.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-10-23

@We saw q specimen of Printers
Ink, in Leavenworth, at the Ledger office,
few days ago, which was manufactured
in that city by Mr.. Hill, which seemed
equal to the best manufactured in any
place. If it can be furnished as cheaply
as from other sources, it will become the
duty of the printers of Kansas to use it,
and encourage home manufacturing.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-10-23
Distance Between Leaysnwor,h and Lawrence.

On our return from Leavenworth few
days ago, having purchased Viameter in
that city, we attached it to the fore wheel
of the stage coach. Observations were
taken at the corner of Delaware and
Fourth streets in Leavenworth, and were
repeated at the several stopping places on
the route, with the following result, dis
carding one mile, which was presumed to
have been lost in driving about the city,
stopping at the hotels, &C., and omitting
fractions less than one-fourth of mile:
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-10-23
Sheriff,k Sale.
SummOns.

ITO JOHN MARTIN, Defendant:-You are
l. hereby summoned and required to answer
the Petition of Alexander Hamilton, Plaintiff.
on or before the first day of December, A. ID.
ls5a, in an action in the District Court; which
Petition was filed in the Office of the Clerk Of
said Court, at Burlington, in Goffey county, Kan
sas Territory, on the 9th day Of October, A. ID.
le5s. The object and prayer Of said Petition is
to recover judgment on promissory note, made
BY the said John Martin. and payable to Matthias
Iroxwen or order, assigned by said Troxwell to
c. G. Amsden, and assigned by the said Amsden
TO Alexander Hamilton. And take notice, that
if you fail to answer said Petition. as hereby re-
Quired, the Plaintiff will take Judgment against
you for Nine Hundred and Eighty Dollars, and
interest from the 5th day of February ls5S, up TO
the time judgment is rendered, besides cost.
Dated the 9th day of October, 1853.
SILAS FEARL,
CPk Of the District Court. Coffey Co.. K. 7.
0ct 23-6t
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-10-23
Atchiseu Currency.

Wanted, $500 in currency on the VAL
LEY BANK at Atchison, in payment Of
subscriptions, advertising or job work
Any balances on bills above two dollars,
will be paid in good eastern currency, or
gold and silver, as may be most conven-
lent to US at the time of receiving such
bills. Those who have currency on the
above mentioned bank will hurry it for
ward as fast as possible.-tf.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-10-23
a5n Reward!

CTOLEN from the pasture Of Daniel Melvin
Don the night of the 9Th Of October. two mares,
one roam, slimish made. hind feet white. star in
the face, fresh dog-bite in one nostril, shoe on
one hind foot, smallish feet, nane worn of by
the collar, not much hair under the belly, and Is
seven years old. The other is dark brown, small
size, star in the face, hind feet white, with lit
tie black spot on the of foot just above the hoof,
a scar on the of thigh, occasiOned By kick she
can pace she has been worked but never shod.
and is five years old, -
Iheab0ve reward will be paid for the horses
and conyietion of the thief. or IS dollars for the
horses, or information that will lead to their re-
coyery. -
Residence, nine miles S. W. Of Leayenworth,
address-LeaTenworth.- BEN. YEARSLEY.,
October 10, 1859.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-10-23

OF Those of our readers in want of
fine and comfortable winter clothing can
not do better than call on Mr.. SUTLIFF,
whose advertisement appears this week.
He has Just received fine stock of win
ter goods, and will, we are satisfied, give
entire satisfaction to all his customers.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-10-23
Marmiton Town Company.

THE above Company now offer inducements
L unequalled BY any Town Company in tho
Territory.
The Company have Just completed the largest
Hotel in southern Kansas, being three stories
high and containing twenty-four large, commo-
dious sleeping and sitting rooms. In addition
to the hotel. the Company have built large
Storehouse which will soon be well filled with
all the commodities needed in country ike
ours. A large number of carpenters are now at
work erecting residences, shops, othces, DC. The
Company offer great inducements to mechanics
and Others wishing to locate. The town, from
its central location, being the geographical cen,
ter of Bourbon county, must always command
| an extensive trade and soon become an impor-
tant town in southern Kansas, as it is surround
ed By as GOOD FARMING LANDS as were
ever titled by the husbandman.
CLAIMS.-Good and desirable claims can be
obtained in close proximity to town and timber.
Marmiton is splendidly and must be health
fully located, being on high rolling prairie -
| II has beautiful streams Of water washing its
northern and southern limits. An excellent
| STEAM SAW AND GRIST MILL
has lately been erected. and is now in successful
| operation.
| CLIMATE.-Marmiton is situated in latitude
Sc 50, and longitude, IL A west from Wash
ington, The Thermometer does not indicate.
higher degree Of heat than ninety, and never in
| the winter gets below zero. Farmers and Me-
chanics find no inconvenience in doing outdoor
work in the winter season. Cattle, hogs, sheep,
| etc., do well on the prairie during the entire
year There is always pleasant breeze in the
hottest days of summer, which makes the heat
i less oppressive than in many Of the northern
States. Lots will be sold at exceedingly low
| figures TO persons desirous Of building.
J. Z. JONES, President.
HORATIO KN0WLS, Vice Pres't.
| I. r. RoBERTs, Scc'y, aug. IL.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-10-23
aa~ipistrntor,. Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given. that letter. Of sd-
IN ministration upon the estate Of Lewis L.
Litehfeld. deceased. have been granted 70 mo
By the Probate Court of Douglas County. bcer-
ing date the 7th day Of October, 1883.
Al persons having claims against said estate
ere required to exhibit them TO me for allow
ance. within one year from date Of said letter.,
or they may be precluded from any benett o.
such estate: and IL said claims be not exhibit-
ed within three years from the date OF SAID let
ters, they will be forever barred.
OWEN A. BASSETf,
Admir- Of Lewis l. Litehfeld. deceased
Lawrence, Oct, Is, 1s55.-3t .,.--
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-10-23
Acknowledgement.

Hon. MARCUS j. PARRoTr has our
thanks for bound copy Of the " Reports
of Explorations and Surveys to Ascertain
the most Practicable and Economical
Route for Railroad from the Mississippi
River to the Pacific Ocean" The work
Is a valuable one.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-10-23
Liberty Of the Press.

rb, the liberty of the press we understand
..I, the liberty of discussing the propriety Of
ng.I t,i. measures and political opinions, let us
puD" az much of it as you please but II IL means
.,5lr,y of aTrontiag, cdlumHidtin1 and defdns-
m ,ro ono another, l. for my part, own myself will
~ -. N part with my share Of it whenever our
,.,;:lstors shall please to alter the law; and
.E,II ebeerfully consent to exchange my liberty
- .busng others for the privilege Of not being
.to.sd uyself.-FrdnElin.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-10-23
.r WEIBLING,S
LIVERY, FEED & SALE STABLE,

Delaware 81, betWeen FOURTH uuu fiItn Dts'
LEAVENW0RTH, X. T.
r WILL attend to ali cases Of veterinary prac:
i tice. All kinds Of Horse Medicines prepared
and for sale also Corn, Oats and Hay, Horses
and Vehicles bought and sold.
To FARMERS AND Transfers vs. can offer
great inducements, having attached 70 our
Stables the LARGEST WAGON YARD in
Leavenworth. being 100 feet front BY lzo feet
long. in the business portion Of the city, with .
good well Of water. capable of watering any
amount Of stock, and sheds with feed troughs
attached.
lie respectfully solicited, Terms moderate.
Leayenworth, Sep. II, 1858. 3m
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-10-23
Trust Land Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given, that in accordance
IN with the stipulations Of the 4th article of
the Treaty with the Confederate Bands of Kas-
kaskia, Peoria, Wea and Piankeshaw Indians of
the 3Oth of May 1854. and the instructions Of the
Commissioner Of Indian Affairs, the following
described tracts Of land will be offered for sale
at public auction. to the highest bidder, (but no
bid will be received for a less price per acre,
than the appraised valuation of the tract offered.
at Lecompton, KIT, on Monday, the 25th day Of
October, is5s. at o'clock AN. of that day. viz :
Description, Sec, T. r. No.of
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-10-23
Notice,

NOTICE is hereby given that the Westopolis
lN Town Company have selected 80 acres ofthe
lands Of the United States, situated between the
Saline and Smokyhill Forks Of the Kansas Riv-
er, and intend to pre-empt the same for town
site. With boundaries and subdivisions as sur
veyed, plated, and filed in the proper Land Of
fee BY Z. NJ THURsToS. ID. b. STRAIT, Sec.
WestOpolis Kansas Jan, 30, 1858.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-10-23
StraYed.

" yoke, with chain attached, brass knobs on
their horns; near one swinging" the hind legs
when walking. Any information given Of them
at tho Herald Of Freedom ONCE or at the resi-.
dence of the subscriber, on the California road.
near Judge WAEEFIRLD's, will be snitably re-
warded. Is. HEATH.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-10-23


Coffey County, <. 7.
HIRAM HOOVER PLAINTIFF s-s.s..a
WARD CHASE, Defendant.> e,, .sl
WHEREAS a Petition was fled in my office.
w on the 25th day of September, A. ID. 1858,
by Hiram Hoover, wherein he stated that Ward
Chase was Justly indebted unto him in the sum
of Seventy-fve Dollars; and said Hoover de-
manded relief by the recovery of money due up
on one note which became due September 9th.
1859, for Thirty-six Dollars; said note was as
signed TO Plaintiff. One note dated May 18th,
1858, for Ten Dollars. which became due August
18th, 1853 and interest on both notes from date Of
maturity; and for cash loaned, to the amount Of
Ten Dollars, and also Dry Goods and Groceries
to the amount of Nineteen Dollars and Twenty
five Cents. And, whereas. the Defendant is q
non resident of this Territory, and summons
cannot be served upon him, these are therefore
to notify the said Ward Chase that he must
answer the Petition of the Plaintiff, on or before
the first day Of December, A. ID. 1855, or the Pe-
tition will be taken to be true, and Judgment
rendered accordingly, for Twenty-Five Dollars
and Twenty-Five Cents, besides interest and cost
of suit.
Witness my hand and private seal Of office,
there being no public seal yet prOvided,) this
- SILAS FEARL,
seal Clerk Of District Court Coffey Co..
S6N john 7. Cox. Atty for Plaintiff.
+ Oct o.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-10-23

Cr Prof. B1sHoP win preach at the
Baptist Hall on Sabbath evening. Oct
oath, a z O'Clock; he will also preach in
Franklin at 8 o'clock P. N. Of the same
day. ss
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-10-23
T.. ID. Ladda

NOTARY PUBLIC for Douglas County, Regis
IN ter Of Deeds for the City Of Lawrence, and
Conveyancer. Will take acknowledgements.
proofs of Deeds and other instruments in writ
inr. draw up conveyances, powers Of attorney,
&c. Blank Deeds for sale. Office No. 10 Massa-
chusetts street, Lawrence, Kansas. M II.