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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-13
WHITE CLOUD, KANSAS THURSDAY MAY 49, 1858.
ANEW srArR-oHToNAsoN.

The prolific Northwest is apparently abou
to give birth to another member of the Ameri
can family Of States. We may expect soon Il
"Weleome the advent of little stranger" OF
the border Of our greatest lake. It is proposed
in short, that the portion of Michigan lying wes
of Lake Michigan, and known as the Uppel
Peninsula" shall be Joined with the Northern
part of Wisconsin, bordering upon Lake Supe
rior, the two to constitute new State, bearing
the title of Octonagon.
This movement originates in the right quar-.
tiers. Michigan passed LegislatiVeresolves last
year recommending the project, and similar res.
olutions are now about to be adopted by the Leg.
islature of Wisconsin. ~ ..-
The Constitution of the United States pro-
vides that "no new State shall be formed OF
erected within the Jurisdiction of any other
State, nor any State be formed by the jurisdic-
ton of two or more States or parts Of States,
without the consent of the Legislatures of the
States concerned, as well as of the Congress- .
1t will in this case only remain to obtain the
consent of Congress, that of " the States con-
cerned being prOffered in advance.
0ntonagon is to have for its Southern boun-
dairy line drawn from the Menominee river,
near the mouth, on Green Bay, westerly till
such line intersects the western boundary of
Wisconsin, near Hudson, on the st. CIoix river
This line will not be far from the 45th parallel
of latitude.
|. The new State will thus contain 10000 square
miles, nearly equal to the area of New York
Il will embrace the entire southern coast of Lake
Superior, and include the rich mineral region
which stretches along that vast inland sea-
There is already population of 7O,6OO, which
is rapidly increasing, in the Territory referred
to. These people are anxious to have govern
ment of their own, finding themselves cut of by
the popularity of their location and pursuits
from communication with Michigan or Wiscon-
sin. Unless Congress should interpose objec.
tons, which cannot reasonably be apprehended,
We see no cause why the new State of Onton-
agon " should not speedily take her place as an
independent member of the Union.-Nerr York
Times. s.l
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-13

A PATTERN REPUBLIcAS.-It il stated that
Timothy Davis, the Republican member Of Con-
ress from Iowa, made his first appearance in
shat State as q pursuer of runaway slaves who
had escaped from him in Missouri. He caught
them in Dubuqse, sold them, pocketed the pro-
ceeds, commenced business, and having availed
himself Of the power of the United States As
long as it was useful to him, he turned Republi-
can and goes in for the dissolutiOnOf the Union.
Generous fellows, these Republicans, and limo
thy, one of the prominent leaders at the West,
-isll the profits Of his slaves in his pockets, Is
very fair specimen Of what the party Is conposed
of-BridgepoTf Farmer.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-13

BETrEE LATE THAN NEvEE--Some years ago,
the House of Delegates of Virginia passed bill
to create new County, to be called Clay. The
Senate struck out Clay, and inserted Richie, as
the name Of the County. The House concur
red, 50 The County of Richie was accordingly
created. At the presen. session, the Senate
passed a bill to make another new County, 70
be called Clay, and the House unanimously
eoncurred. And so Virginia is now honored
with County bearing that great name
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-13

COLE VneNxY NEsER TIRE."-If the scene.
of the following item, which we cut from the
Wheeling Intelligencer, was located anywhere
save in Virginia, we should doubt its truth. Al.
it is, we credit the tale fully. The Ihteiligen--
Ger says:
"We saw yesterday, going up toward the mp
per ferry, team Of four animals--a horse, .
pony, mule and a bull. The horse had the
heaTes, the pony was blind, the mule was lame,
and the bull had no provision for ay time. N
the wagon, which was an ordinary one, there.
sat Whit. man, a crippled nigger, and . tame.
skunk frailly bound with wisp Of straw. The
white man held the lines, the team held ils own,
and the Niger held the skunk, and they alrmo-
we'd forward To make this worthy off place,
It is essential TO say that It is true"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-13

A MoSsTER PLANK.--The production Of gold
has become so intimately identified with any
reference to California, that the Pacific State
has hardly received credit for being able tOpro-
duce anything else. A plank exhibited on
Change, at New York, must have done much
to dispel this idea, and to convince all who saw
it, that she possesses something besides gold
mines. The plank in question was about twelve
feet in length, sir feet sir inches ride, and two
inches thick. Of red wood. It was perfectly
" clear" With the exception of a small spot, not
amounting to knot, in one corner. The tree
from which this plank was produced must have
been monster. and If they are common in Cal
ifOrnis, or if those or even half the size are
found in abundance, the lumber Of that State
must be of great value, even as compared with
her gold. sl
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-13

FarcHrESrSs JoEx.--A Justice Of the Peace
not far from Mad Springs, FL Dorado County
California, says the PiacerviIle Argus, recently
tried case Of assault and battery, wherein q
Chinzman was plaintiff and eoIored individual
defendant. In the course Of the investigation
the Justice administered the following form Of
oath to the Chinamsn, which made the speeta
tors, Chinaman and defendant, "tremble in theiI
boots" during the ceremony:
"Yog do sOlemnly snoGr, in the presence Of
God Almighty, that you win tell the truth in
the case now on hearing. and If you don't, yo'
hopeto be drowned on your way to Canton, and
20 70 Hell and be damned"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-13

The Two GREAT Powers OF THE FurURE-
Lord Stanley, the new English Colonial Secre-
tary, and son of the new Premier, made speech
to his constituents on the 9th instant, in which
he uttered clear sighted prophecy with regard
to the two growing powers of the world. He
said: a F.- .-- ....-.-- ..-
Looking merely at the matter of population,
if foreseen events take place, America and Rus
sia-will 100 years hence, perhaps even so years
hence, be numerically the most powerful en-
pires upon the globe. 1 say numerically, and
of course in reckoning do not include India,
because it can hardly be considered an element
of strength in respect of population. Now, of
both these great empires speak with no feeling
of jealousy, Ispeak of them both with respect;
of one speak ,cith ,rith sincere admiration and
sympathy, but STILL as society is constituted, it
must happen that independent nations will have
different interests. .
A position of inferiority is never satisfactory,
and is not always even safe. What say, there
fore, is, that if Western Europe-at this mo
ment the very focus and centre Of civilization
throughout the worlds to hold its owns to
hold in another generation the place which it
occupies in the present, it must be by a cordial
and friendly union among its leading powers
Hear, hear.l Such, gentlemen, b to US the val
ne of the alliance with France.
Lord Stanley has travelled extensively in this
country, and therefore speaks understandingly
of its prospects for the future.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-13

Is IT REsELLIoS1-Why does nos Mr.. Bue-
hanan proclaim the House of Representatives. In
a state Of rebeIlionf How long is be going 10
submit to this triaing with his authority Not
day passes that he is not openly Withstood in
the face and eyes Of all the world. It Is beco-
ming matter Of scandalOus notoristy, that his
word is no longer law. Even his own party in
the House hesitate about Obeying orders, and
are loosing all sense Of discipline ~
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-13
Gboitt 4oftrg.
HOPES AND FEARS.

m, hODss are like the weathi oil loan
TA,t ,,ittet on each shining wave'
U,h., with gushing sound they come,
N, white and thirsty beach to lave.
The waters part, the ripPlss CLEAN
moment on the silent ShOfe' -
And vanish, As the hopes that seem
A moment bright, and are no more z5-c.
Seeking for love, for fame, Tor power
70 the fail threads Of life we cling
For hone will euIl EitAfrtd noWe''
And tune harp with broken strngi T
And hone will shed glimmerins ray
ofIirht on pleasures ruined shrine,
! Ear Wondering columns still look gay,
y-hen Aeetinr snnbeams DER them shine.
Thoush severed be loves magic chain,
sill to It's broken charms we trust,
And kOps to mend the links again,
When grief has eaten them with rust.
Fail as the bubbles on the beach,
That hope may be-a transient beam
But ref Ofjoy, It's sweet to teach b..
The heart to hush its grief, and dream.
~. hone, are ike the flowers that bloom
yrDor the mountains verdant side,
Th,, maintains heart burning tomb,
Cleft BY the lava's seorching tide.
They ,Drus and fourish. fade and die,
IN. bpman bopes-as frail and fair
While quenchless fires beneath them lie,
Ins bnu,n pa,,iops hidden there.
n. e.,., ava Ike the clouds that she'd
,rhs;, ,loor across Summer sky;
Ivbs, life ia fairest. some wild dread 80.
or,,;sfi, eyer lowering ni-h.
IT,. .loor may na,s-tbe shadows fade
The ,u,li-bt only seem to reign;
M, ,,i,I ,beTe i, Ii5.etipv shade,
t..-,h,, o,onds will come aoain.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-13

A SINGULAR Commemorative visited, few.
days since, a spot rendered somewhat memora-
bic, as having been the scene Of = duel between
two of Kentucky's chivalrOus sons. The posi-
ton of the duellists, about eight PAGES, was.
marked by two trees, one Of which bears the
initials Of one Of the partys entire name cut in
to the bark; the other bears only the initial Of
the last name oft other party The tree ua-
der which the party stood who was killed L.
dead, having, as VIC are informed, gradually de-
cayed from the time. The other tree Is singu-
larly typical of the condition Of the SURVIVING
party, standing. as it does, with the lower Bran
ches full Of life and verdure, while its top Is
dead and leaAess. Strange thoughts crowded
our mind, as we stood and gazed upon theseoa-
fortunate witnesses to an unfortunate deed
GeOrgstOua ID. c. Journal. -..
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-13

The statement made by an Eastern paper, and
repeated by US, that o. B. MsttesOn voted for
Lecomptou, was incorrect He voted against
LecomptOn. The very worst human beings are
probably not all eyil. Possibly there is a small,
Hght-cOlOred spot upon the sOOty hide Of the
Journal.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-13

DISMISSED PROM THE REcoRDs.-An old suit,
commenced nearly txentJ-eight years ago, BY
the United States. = - Gen. Harrison, upon
an official bond VII Ne signed for a public
OECer. was recently ordered to be struck from
the docket Of the u S. Circuit Court
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-13

The New York Herald asserts that TAuriow
Weed says that an arrangement has been enter
ed into between Senators Seward and DOugiAs,
BY which the friends Of the former are 70 help
re-elect Douglas to the Senate, and the friends.
Of the latter support the former for the Presi-
dency
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-13

ESoLIsH's ScHEzE-The New York Even-
ing Post thus eharacterizes the inGamOGs scheme
of English, for compelling Kansas 10 take Le-
compton: Z" Your money or your ne, 3 The snb-
stance or hIs proposals, made with more than
the treachery and less than the courage Of an
ordinary highWayman."
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-13

An AsroUSDTSo RUMoR-The Wsshington
States says that IL is currently rumorsd IN rs
streets and in public places. that tpo kss6rsS
tksEssnd DELAYS have been subscribed 70 esAy-
Lecompsou through the House.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-13

A Reckless Mana man named Fin Fam
was killed on last Christmas day, at Tehams,
California. Bill was notable character in his
way. The Red Bluffs Beacon says of'hfms
"Our readers will remember an advertisements
that appeared in our paper last Spring, stating
that Bill Farr would fight grizzly bear, single
handed, on ths 4th day of July, at Tehama. His
life seemed to be Of no consequence 10 him.
We have frequently heard him remark that he
would as soon be killed as not; and upon one
occasion, We actually knew Of his standing up
very cOolly with person as reckless as himself,
each taking shot at the others hat, distance
of fifty steps, as it remained on his head. The
result was, that Bills hat was shot through, and
a small bunch of hair cut swsy, while the skin
on the Othe- mans Uranium was laid bare foe
three or four inches, by BIll's half ounce ball.
Bill was great terror to the Indians, having
killed q great many in his time; some Of whom,
as he said HIMSELF he shot to see themfall.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-13

EMeRATIoS TO KAxsAs.-One thousand sig
hundred and ninety-six emigranss passed over
the Pennsylvania Railroad, during the month %
March last, most Of them emigants 70 Kansas,
and other parts Of the West. ssai'e
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-13

Messrs. Bell, Everett, Crittenden, Fremont,
Chase, SeNard, Banks and Fillmore, have all
been "nofninated'' BY one or more papers, f0s
the Presidency, in 1850, and the Cartersville
(GA) Express Distinguishes itself BY adding the
name Of Howell Cobb 70 the list.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-13

A singular coincidence has been remarked in
regard to the attempts to assassiaate the EmPe-
ror of France. On the two occasions that ne
has heard Ristori play, his life has been attemP-
ted, and each time the play was @Mary Stuart. y
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-13

New DIscovERY.-It is announced that a work
has recently been published in London, BY an
accomplished Egyptian scholar, who in examin-
ing Egyptian records, has found traces of his
tory parallel to that written by Moses and his
contemporaries.
He finds Jonas mentioned FIVE times, Moses
twice, and Balak, the son of ZpOr, at place
called Huzroth; that people Of whom Moses
was the leader, marched towards Palestine, by
way of Higdal and ZOar; and they were con-
nected with the names Of Midia and Aram; that
there was contest at place of great water
food; that royal or noble youth meets a sud-
den and mysterious death; that royal order is
Immediately issued for the hasty departure of
all young people for their feast of "paSsing the
Dead" and that miracles aie named as being
performed by their leader in the land of Lower
Egypt.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-13

Gen Duff Green, in reminisesnee Of . col
umn and a quarter In the States. asserts thas
Senator Einian Edwards, Of Illinois, Nss The
originate. of the Missouri cOmprOmiss, instead
Of NJ Clar ~
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-13

MARSHAL RADETsXY SELLING HIS BoDY TO A
CREDIToR.-German papers state that the vete-
ran Radetsky, who, it seems, was constantly in
debt, sold his body, some time previous to his
death, to one Of his creditors, a linen-draper Of
Vienna, named Barkfdeder. 1t appears that
Barkfrieder, who had acquired an immense for
tune from contracts for furnishing goods for the
army in Italy, was DESTROYS Of attaininga posi-
ton among the dignitAries Of the Court, and de-
termined, by a masterstroke, 70 accomplish his
elevation from the plebean RACKS Radetsky
figured extensively in the linen-dnper's books
the latter offered to cancel the obligations, If
the Field Marshal would place his body, amer
death, at his disposal, to be buried in his coun-
try seat at Watzdorf, promising, at the same
time, that the veterans grave should be sur
mounted by handsome monument. Radetsky
readily assented, and signed . written agree
ment to that effect. The old soldier now SUM
bers in the grounds of NJ. Bsrkfrieder, whose
country seat has become the Mecca of Princes,
Dukes, Barons, Counts, and Generals. The
linen diapers scheme has been crowned with
success-members Of the imperial family and
titled mobiles have necessarily become his guests,
and he is a member Of the " Court Circle"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-13
War Is THE DIrpEnrScE7-A Georgia cor,

WHAT Is THE DIFTEREScE7-A Georgia cor
respondent ofthe National IntelHgencer recent.
ly submitted the following question: '-'.
Will you be kind enough to point out to me
the clause Of the Constitution in which Congress
at its present session, found authority to pass the
act empowering the Secretary of the Treasury
to issue those twenty millions of Treasury nOtesl
If il is constitutional for our Government to
have struck of and then to utter these same
Treasury notes, which are but mere promises 70
pay, would not tie same clause in the Constitu-
ton under which this power is claimed. express
ly or by Implication, justify the establishment
by Congress Of United States Bank, properly
regulated and restricted7
The following is the reply of the editors:
We do not ourselves see how it is that the
same instrument, in the performance of its or
ganic functions, finds itself capable of supplying
at a pinch, what are called Treasury Notes.
while it is against its nature 10 do the same thing
under the name of Bank Notes; but We have no
doubt satisfactory reason can be given for this
contrariety by those whose task it is to work the
machine; and, as our querist is G ssrgian, we
take the liberty Of referring him to his worthy
fellow-citizen, the present distinguished head of
the Treasury Department, who, having been
specially called to consider such difficult ques-
tons, will doubtless be able to give him more
satisfactory answer than any we could possibly
furnish. ~
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-13

RATHER LATE IN THE DAT.-A Greek lawyer
recently moved in the Supreme Court at Athens,
for a reversal Of the sentence against Socrates
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-13

Ex-Governor BashSOrd, Of Wisconsin, states
that be was offered $3.50, 900 to approve Of he
first bill reported for Distributing lhe Iands grsa-
ted BY Congress IN aid Of the railroads Of shat
State. 20 Z. ~ ~
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-13

Awriter IN De Bows Southern Review, !
great authority in the South, advocates Con-
stitutiOnal Monarchy. A DespOhsm would he
better for the purposes Of bis party.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-05-13
NUMBER 50.
Az EsoLIsH vrEw or rHr Npoao.-The Liz.

An ESeLisH VrEw OF THE NcoRo.-The Lis-
erpool Post says there are twenty times a. many
" niggers" in Africa as in all the West India
Islands, and on the American Continent, and
FIVE hundred fold worse They are the most
miserable of human beings-she most degraded
Of men. They have always been 30; Ae mn fox
six thousand years, at least, hes looked down
upon and found them not only "blaek and cur
~" but the most debased Of slaves. 1t was not
the white man who did this-the black man was
the tyrant. A transfer to the white man was
bliss; bondage remained-but how different
from chains imposed on them on their native.
soil and their original dwelling place. The Post
again asks, " Is there any hope for the futuref"'
which it answers, "nOt if things are allowed to
remain as they are. The aptitude ofthe negro
for civilization, presents only individual exam.
pies; the mass have been savage. They ara
now savages in Africa. There Is no use ques.
tioning the fact-it is true. Brought within the
control and influence Of the white man, It might
be dihHerent-would be different; but ordinary
means win never overcome. obstacles to the ex-
ercise Of that influence. Released from the
presence of civilization, the negro win relapse
into the bzrbarism Of his race"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-09-01

The Bard ~ ths assN boar, the Mayor presiding
Or Rocwur reported thn the cases Of fever fr5m tho
steamer rhadepoa sent 70 Quarantine ys-tsr
Jay and that tie ,hp tbss he waited person
sacr) this morning At 10 Rsisya street., sb, sss re
ported be suffering from yelos iever ina. the rsoo
was Incorrect and thai was sxnpIy csac Of reuucnt
fever
Dr TBoxrsov said he desired 70 call the attention Of ae
Bcard 10 these cssts, hat hs opsnicn much sjuTy
hsd been eoue the city b. toe report q lhese sporadic
of yellow fever tsn they AZ srascasle
ufscsd vessels tia he fAs tnst iney occurred IN tho
coy % not and wouli MOI ordspEer soy scoy toat no
9unna,ns gruuns, aisl nsss,ed except . sna hacx
Yar5 Ia Tompkiusxlc, aten land ,bz. even sus
locality there have been no new cases within tnc pas Zen
fe HrarH oy1cR reported accident hsd occur.
fed The bsges used n Qasfsn,se fos zoe sorsg
sirs while shere wore on eosrs many bales oy hemp
and tesson The accident would epts1 considerable
.fss sssne ,s.. s1sh . Dor, a. New YORK sscsId
be waboUt The fscilncs Of wnsrves ami ware.
houses for the proper care Of Infected carsoss tnAi just
GOV wbeB the exgenoy of al need 10 upon every
bod ftul5 see ;tc seasepcy % warehouse acoommota
rops quar- sntse and corners csuld appreciate tre
lcra e. Ehcb they arc saetc CO account Of sucn ded
ceIccr and ye, be venss say that AFTER shc Qasran
IN staaon shs have passed the rhole subsct si pass
rem 10 minds o. al parties, even from tnose OF ship.
ship sheridas asked 20 proceed, bus the pcsison
See 1fnfd On recCns tcrat0n Of the spplcai1n II
s@ d.ctec 20 allow her 70 come up on the ist Of
september.
Schooner Abr r. Glover asf Cd 70 proceed, Since dis
chargng she tos been undergoing repairs The cast end
~ Sta en- Island Granted.
shp Swallow, hayisg esep 10 Quarantine thirty six
tsyr sskta 10 proceed 20 Red Hook for reoaus Denied
but psfsson granted that sho might lay 800 yards
on Red beok Heights ~ the stream
snip Eeniy Cake allowed to to Lower Quarantine
N 6ftsen Ceye from her arrival
Bark A. Nicnols SLOWED 10 proceed 70 Upper QuarAn-
Lue nine days afiev her arrival
Vessels from Havana paced urder The rrie which
prevents vesses from Cbmiestcn ~rd hew Orleans iron
ccming TO the clty.
Adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-09-01
Marine Court.

Before Bon Judge Mccarthy.
sUTT ron Yos PAixssr OF BENT AND DAMAGES
DONE ny An oUrsoIsa TENANT.
ArGrrr a. James GcrdJs Ber;n>s Charles Cy
g-This suit s brought BY Mr. Bennett the efit,r AMI
proprietor Of the Nrw YoRE sKsAIp, against ccsres J.
Cogs wool dealer - Broad street, 10 TINS city, for non
psymeni rent damages done the pianrrs pro
perty while deferdao, kept possession.
When Mr. Bennett purchased hts present beautiful and
picturesque country ses,, Fort wash.r gton Qormsry
owned by Mr.. Roaard carmannl, Charles csgsl
tenant Ofthose premises, under lease from asseH
c. Pierce Mr.. Benne,: bought the property fres and
GEAR Of al lDcun5Eances but Coggin family KEEP, pos
session under their non Ne Pe oe uu. tho Ia; of
Nay, 1883 and then afser ieoopg hor sh-eo tne
evergreeus whch adorned the lssu sod naa1tact the
approach msnson hoy moved cut ~i,osut o1yns
ibe rent and sook wssh them from .be grounds ell the
shrubs flowers roos and plsnss, shich tney sop
posed W eelcne 20 tben
mis- brought 10 rent and the damages 70
prcperty thus snsssne0 but tho dveutant not
ready Tor trial, bis counsel moved for ssjouroment
until the 10th sepemoev sh en- Aotoj by the Curt
psy ment OF costs, 70 abide tho cvess Of ine suit