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Freeman's champion., 1858-06-10
Denver and the Lynn Co, Massacre

Thirteen days since, q body Of as
saSsins shot down, in open day, and
In cold blood, eleven unarmed men,
killing five and wotndng six others.
The affair was known at Lawrence
and Lecompton on the following Sun
day. The murdererS fed into Missou-
ri, and are now harbored in that State.
What Is Gov DENVER doingP Not
a single movement have we seen that
indicates an attempt at Furnishing the
vile scoundrels. He has been impor-
tuned to issue requisition on the
Governor Of Missouri, but ho has not
done it. For several days past, a
committee Of citizens of Lawrence,
as well as of Lynn County, have Loen
endeavoring to obtain al interview.
lie, however, Is not at hecompton,
having gone to Loavonworth. Every
day the Secretary, WALaH, states he
will surely be back, but he docs not
come, and every day renders the
chance of taking the murderers more
uncertain What is the mattor2 Is
DENVER afraid that If he takes action
he may offend at Washington p
Does he believe tho Administration
will in any way endorse such actions? =?
10 looks like il. We wait a reply.
a.l ----------.---------
G A son OF Col. Doniphan, Of
Missouri, attending College at Beth
any, Va, was drowned at that place,
while bathing few weeks since
Freeman's champion., 1858-06-10
Got His Deserts at Last,

Hayne, the man who killed Capt.
Hopkins at Lawrance, in the summer
Of '56, was himself shot down in a
brawl at Leroy, CofIey County, by
man named Hamilton. The latter
is Pro Slavery man, but the diff
Guilty did not arise from political
causes, as Hayneis ofthe same stripe.
He was quarrelsome, rufianly fell
low, and had several times threatened
to take life. '"
Freeman's champion., 1858-06-10
The FreeMeQ's Champion
LIBERTY OR DEATH"
PRAIRIE CITY, K, r, JUNE 10, 1858.
Make Home Pleasant.

Home is the most important con-
stituent of social life. Our present
civilization with its nionagamic mar
riage and isolated household, neces-
Sarily makes it 80. How few under.
stand this in its tullness, is proven
by the constant experiences of un-
happy homes which every one is ac-
quainted with in their daily walks.
Wemust render home attractive to
the mind, pleasant to the eye, and
gratifying to the taste and love oil
beauty, before we can fully understand
how much of happiness lies within
its charmed circle. t..
In new country, with its pioneer
privAtions, the homo is in general
cheerleSs place, at least SO far as re-
6nement and culture is concerned.-.
The great misfortune of western life,
is its radening tendency. Much Of
this may be avoided, however, by the
exercise Of little care and taste in
the house aad its surroundings. We
saw our idea well illustrated few
weeks since. We visited two cabins
but short distance apart, The first
was the residence of o family who
had come to Kanzas in tho summer
of '56, and had succeeded rather bet
ter in their chosen location than most
of their neighbors, However the
hardening process had told upon them.
There were two ladies in the family,
both we'll educated, and moving in a
respectable sphere. We do notknow
but their home was the happiest in
Kanzas, but certain we are that a very
little labor would render it far more
attractive to us. Outside, the barn
and farm yard approached the door
step; not green spot had been re-
served, but all was soiled and tram.
pied on. A well had been dug twelve
months before. There lay the dirt
clay and stone that had boen thrown
out. The house was stone, and all
about was the mortar beds and Other
evidences of building. The fields
were in admirable order for the West
Everything around showed thnltinesf
and industry, yet not single thing
had been done to make home attract
i've. On the contrary, the beauty
which Nature had bestowed had beer
destroyed, and the immediate vicin.
ity Of the dwelling was repulsive.
In the house, everything was clean
and neat, but no evidence Of taste OF
care showed itself. Though the prai.
fies were redolsht and radiant with
the perfume and hues Of the wild
flowers, not one garnishod the interi
or ofthiS abode. Ia the East, this
family would have had everything
neat and beautiful around and about
their home, yet they had yielded her,
60 much to the roughning influences
Of pioneer life, as to be utterly ro.
gardless Of these little things. which
more than anything else tend to male
life harmonious.
The other habitation was . log cab.
in, tho dwelling Of a family from the
same State. They did not come ID
Kansas till the summer Of '57, and
Wore not pcSsossod Of equal moan,
Freeman's champion., 1858-06-10
Happiness the Aim of Life.

We live to be happy and whatev-
er means we may take to accomplish
that end, it is forever present in our
minds. Some seek the joy-giving
draught, by placing their hopes on a
future where they will revel in sens
uous heaven, luxuriating in beati6c
visions of Incidence and harmony {;
where hought but praising and prayer
is to be the purposscof spiritual life.
For this object they eschew all the
pleasures Of the senses and of earth,
and with lachrymose viSages, go
through the world, making every one
miserable here, that they may behap-
py hereafter. Others revel in npassion-
al and SeuSuous delights; enjoying
the present, living in its midst, and
giving no hsed to the future. Varied
as are the modes, yet the grand aim
Of humSnityis happiness. That this
is in accordance with the laws and
wishes of the Great cause, it needs
40 argument of ours to prove. Ev-
erything in Nature is convincing
proof that man was designed that he
might, by obeying natural laws, en-
Joy the life which the Creator has be-
slowed. Thereupon it is mans duty
to live 90 in accordance with Gods
laws, that his life shall be perfect
anthem of praise and perpetual
thanksgiving.
"Be happy" is written on the over
aching ether, in the golden sunlight,
and sparkles on every star-boam.-
The gentle summer winds, and the
storm, alike chaunt it forth. Itglcams
on every wave and ripple; dances on
every brooklet, murmuring amid the
soughing trees, in the waving of the
grass, and the perfumed breath Of the
flowers.
Nature is inscribed everywhere
with its simple gospel, which in
cludes all the Love and Duty the Gre
ator has designed for man. Without
obedience to natural law, we cannot
be happy. With it our lives may be
gloriGed, the world be bleSt, human
ity made more harmonious, and all
the universe will seem but the radi-
ant outcome of the Eternal Fathers
best thought.
BE happy by being good. This is
the end and aim Of life. Everything
had a purpose from all eternity, and
it has perpetual growth through the
eternal ages now rolling onward.-
Live truly, do right, seek happiness
and harmony and love shall dwell
with You foreyermore.
Freeman's champion., 1858-06-10

was great here. A neat picket fence
enclosed about an acre of ground, con-
tatning o small green sward in front
Of the cabin, bordered by flowers,
raised from seeds brought from the
East, and neat, we'll kept Kitchen
garden. In the middle of it, ap-
preached by walk, was well, trc m
which all the dirt was removed, and
neat enclosure, with bucket, rope
and wheel covering it. 1t looked SO
nice that it was pleasure to drink
from the bright and clean tin cup, q
draught Of the clear, cool water. In
the house, all was as pleasant as bt
Of doors. In one corner, we'll ar
ranged, thoughsmall stock of fbooks
on stand near the window, a beau
tiful bouquet of wild flowers and
grassesj made all hearts bow in rev.
erence to the Omnipotent love which
filleth the earth with beauty. Flow
ers, bright messengers rr0ti the spirit
world, the visible expression of the
inward angel thoughts, ye are Uver
beautiful, filling the air with fra
GRANGE, and the heart With music
Thanks beto God for flowers! Sweet
messengers, ever teaching purity and
love. Let the home be full of them,
and the garden bloom with their glory.
All hearts must love flowers, and
wherever they are there is to bs found
refinement and taste. A hundred
nameless touches showed that in this
household, the presiding spirit was q
soul of refining intelligence, endowed
with a natural love Of beauty; and
breathing a desire to make home
pleasant.
Reader, look at the two pictures we
have drawn, and deduce the lesson
from them wedesigu to teach. Home
must be made pleasant, attractive
and beautiful. How little labor, care,
culture and study will render it so.
Is it not q sin and shame for a man
to render his dwelling place so repul-
sive when the Creator has spread be-
fore him u feast upon which to graf
ify his senses all life long? Why
should not home be beautiful, when
everything in Nature teaches the ne
cosSity of it, by displaying it himself
so profusely? Make home pleasant,
and happiness will smile upon you,
and sorrows touch lighter; care will
vanish, and health be assured, for the
body is dependant upon the mind,
even as the mind itself takes its gen.
eral tone from the body, Make home
pleasant, and progress will be stead
ier, and prosperity be more likely tC
attend life, by giving you greater
strength to do, and stronger motives
to incite you in your struggles with
he world.
Freeman's champion., 1858-06-10

An Express arrived at Fort Loav-
enworth from Fort Dridger. U. T.. on
Tuesday, LIST inst, conveying intelli-
gence to the effect that Gov. CUMMINGS
and all tho officials had been driven
out of Salt Lake city by the Nor
mons. The details are not given.
Freeman's champion., 1858-06-10

EU- The Boston submarine cxpe-
diton for tho raising Of sdnkch ships
in tho harbor Of SobAstopol, has re-
turned, the effort having proved .
failure. The philadelphia company
yet remain at work. N
Freeman's champion., 1858-06-10

nv Tie Washington correspond
ent of the N. Y. Evsniag Past. says
the admission Of Minnesota into the
Union has made tho Minnesota Eve
million bonds power in Wall street.
Freeman's champion., 1858-06-10

R Twenty-Five dollars q head is
the price charged for passage over
tho Panama Railroad, The distance
is 49t miles, making a triao oyar so
cents q mile. Liberal pay,
Freeman's champion., 1858-06-10

A hen on q fence is like a copper,
she has a head on one side and Atail
On tho other nfap sa b taso
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-06-24


In Appleton's Cycopeda of Wit and Humor, .
edited by W. E. Burton, the celebrated comedian we
find the following ingenious correspondence ustra-
ting the fact that married people sometimes find
amusement and comfort in each others absence
AFFECTIoNATE LETTER TO AN ABSENT WIFE-BY
F. S. C0ZzENS.
Ladies whose liege lords are tarryng in the city
during their absence in the country in the coming
summer months, will experience some alienation by
reading the following:
MY DEAR WIFE In silence and alone, (bovs.
don't make such racket there if you please while
I'm writing , in the stiffness of my quiet chamber
(Ha ha oho . good what's that y sit down to
write few lines to you. (Ynu know how to dress
salad-you dob Although fell the pang Of separa-
ton (hll up fill up!--so; thank you y from your
dear self at this moment, yet it is pleasing reec
ton to know (whats the state OF the game now +? }
that few short days will enable me to be again with
you, Ga cigar, Joe) and more press your gentle
hand in mine. Ooh can't take hand now) Again
shall leave this city, tresome indeed during your
absence, { We won't go home till morning oh
keep STILL will you y and every hour of the interval
will be counted Capital story that, Billy y with
anxious socitude by me- As sit here alone. in the
stiffness OF the night, { Come, give us song p
can't pom my word - Oh, dol) secluded by my.
SELF my mind is filled with tender recollections and
lOwness of spirits comes me, Gsily still the
moments roll - which | endeavor { While duaff
the flowing bowl in vain G Care can never reach
the sOul!) to shake Who deeply drinks Of wine y
of. | now lay down my pen, { Bravo bravo y for
fatigue Zone moment, boys) overpowers me. Adieu,
my dear wife, lin minute duty before pleasure y
and believe inc I'm with you now, boys y your ahec
tionate husband, --.n
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second D.str.ct school rsamlnatlons.


The second and last days examination of the
Boys High School Of the Second District, yesterday,
was handsomely attended There were present du-
ring the day not few Of the lady and gentlemen
teachers of the other schools of the Districta cir
cumstance showing the high estimation in which Mr.
Roman, the principal is held by his conductors in
the work Of public education and the interest that is
felt in the successful exhibition of his labors.
The boys were examined, in English in mathemat-
les; and in French, in natural philosophy. The ex-
animation was searching and thorough, and displayed
high grade Of requirement. Mr.. Roman, himself
graduate of the High School which he now conducts
with so much honor, is a mathematician of uncom-
mon abilities, and possesses the still more valuable
quality Of being able to impart his knowledge to his
pupils thoroughly The exercises of the boys on the
black board yesterday were not only excellent but
in great measure surprising. The largest and most
complicated problems chaked off and explained,
with readiness and correctness which could scarcely
have been exceeded by the principal himself The
blackboard demonstrations in natural philosophy,
under the French teacher, Mr.. Des Borges, were as
perfect and satisfactory to the spectators as those in
geometry and trgonometry, under Mr.. Roman. Mr..
Durel, who teaches the youngest division in both
French and English, exercised his boys in a manner
which won for him and them full share of the hon
ors of the occasion.
The Evolutionary exercises Of the boys, on Tuesday
excellent to deserve particular notice. In
English, Master V. Ducros recited "The Battle" a
translation from Schiller; Master G. Robinson reeited
lively original piece, entitled "Fuss at Fires y and
Masters V. Latour and J. Davis acted the parts of
Richard and Tyrrel, in scene from Shakspeare's
great play. In French, Masters J. Davis E. Crozat
and O. Desforges, gave dialogue from Moliere's
"L'Avare y and Masters O. Felton, E. Darier, and E.
Crozat recited another selection from Molere, en-
titled IN. de Pourceaugnac.' Besides displaying q
correct knowledge of the two languages, in these
recitations, the young gentlemen gave evidences of
high oratorical training.
Those who during the examination won most
honor for their excellence in all the branches, were
Masters Flynn Felton, Burkhardt, Darier and Dubus.
Some of them are boys so young that the first emo
ton excited by their displays of proficiency is that
Of establishment. Altogether, the school interest of
the Second District has just to be proud of its
High School, and of the talented young gentlemen
who preside over it.
To-day, the examination Of the Girls High School
is to begin at the same place-the Masonic Lodge on
Rampant street, between Main and St. Phip-and is
to continue aud conclude tomorrow.
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PoSr CLEAR.-The gratifying fact is announced
that the Point Clear Hotel Is now open for the
season. The hotel is Of the best the Point is
one Of the most generally delightful places, in the
whole sonth and, as both are famous aud fashion
abe there will OF course be great rush Of the sum
mer peasnreseekers to gil them up Sailing, fishing,
bathing driving music dancing, etc. are the recrea
lions, whilst the solid comforts Of the hotel nnder
the able management OF z mine host Chamberlain,
are not surpassed in any part Of the country.
Tho 'sCrescent, new aud beautiful little steamer
daily skins the distance between Mobile and the
Point, making extra trips when necessary, for the
accommodation Of the guests. There is no incon-.
Fenence o. delay in getting to Or from the Point
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Through Mr.. Fuhri. No. IA Camp street, we have
received copy of
A Poor FELLOW. By the author of Which: the
Right or the Lettl' New York: Dick & Fitz-
gerald.
A neatly printed religious novel, of nearly five
hundred pages. The authors forte is the satire of
false religion and the praise of the true In the gab
of pleasant aud somewhat exciting fiction, be
shows up the folles and the weaknesses as well as
the better part of human nature in manner which
must come home to everybody. His previous work,
OF similar character, q Which: the Right or the
Left n was honored by an immense sale, and we
doubt not that the Poor Fellow will travel exten.
siyely notwithstanding its name.
HARPER FOR july.
An uncommonly fine number The illustrated
papers are 81 Francis Marion" Journey through
theland Of the Aztecs,' =" Caracas the continue
ton Of " The yrgnians," and capital comic sheet
and fashion sheet. AL the rest is lively and enter.
tanning, as usual. For copy of Harper's Weekly.
also, we are indebted to Mr.. Fuhri.
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10 Half ............ 20
10 Quarter. ............ 10
=. 10 Fights ............ 10
Diseases rthe Throat and Lungs

DIR. G. p. CRANE,
Whose successful IL Diseases Of the Throat and
Lungs by inhalation Medical Va
por well known be the only reliable philosophical
process Of escng cure those desperate
which bid defiance the ordinary of prRece
established PERMANENT OFFICE and INSTITUTE for
the thorough Of all Chronic and Functional Diseases by
Electro Magnetism.
For the convenience OF those afflicted wthFDseases Of the
Throat and Lungs and unable visit the city
suaon 4it Of Questions has been prepared and will b. for
warded on application to DR.. c.
No. ZIG ST. JOSEPH STREET. NEW ORLEANS.
Iuhang Apparatus Medicines etc. according to-
the descriptions received in particular
the country with the Institute.
IAls 2pNoWeFr &w6m
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Talk ON Change.

There was nothing Of note transplred yesterday,
and the general talk did not amount to much, so far
as commerce and trade were concerned. OF course,
1t would be day or an act of supererogation ii day
passed without something being said about cotton.
We are gratded that we say the upper rivers are
reported to be falling. 1t will, however, require
good many days fall to relieve the submerged lands,
and when they are relieved they will be unfit for use
this season. We have favorable accounts Of the grow.
ing cane The attention and care of the levees must
not In the least be relaxed the water is fall
ing. There was report current yesterday that the
levee on Black river had given way and that part Of
the Parish OF Catahoula, suppose would be over.
howed. We have received so many exaggerated ac-
counts OF crevasses that we feel inclined to wait
short time before giving currency to the extent of
damage The losses, however, viii be large enough
without drawing on imagination for a surplus.
We are having good deal of rain daily. II it ex.
tends into the country, we may expect to have
accounts Of too much OF good thing. On the oath
Of June, 1857, we expressed our views in the follow.
ing talk
"a des very cool weather was nset for remark day.
seemed indicate experiencing the latitude y
syps,sO,sssa 5sgios DO ,hak (which
sge q The s9vss eS'On l. being reasonable
Of the good stand Of cotton has been Obtained
while IN Others there has allowing for good season
henceterwaru there : the slightest probability Of more than
an average ytd- TIE question might poIounde what
constitutes average vi Id For years Il would be 3[1
bales Taking all far this about Mi mai
BE expected II the additional land reporte be brorbt
into cultivation, and the any way favrble
with late fail there be Increase Of Two and half per
cent The above figures. -
Well, according to the above, we wrote year ago
that the crop Of 1857 would turn out Isl 900 baes
From the Bear talk yesterday, we shall come out a
true prophet though we have said the crop would
not exceed 100000 bales, the Bears win insist on
higher figures. 1t is presumed. with the great con
sumption Of $4,000 bales per week in England, that
every bale Of good and clean American cotton will be
wanted at something above I'd. The receipts CON
tinue lively for the season-two thousand bales hav.
ing arrived yesterday The receipts of tobacco also
continue large, and there is no lack of other products
from the fertile West.
The Northern mail failed yesterday from beyond
Montgomery. Montgomery is great place in the
almanac Of mail failures hither
1
BOARDING AT OCEAN sPRIS6s.-M'me Huffman's
establishment at Ocean Springs Is now omen for the
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CRoPs IN Texas, Rrc.--A private letter from
Austin, Texas speaks in glowing terms Of the pros
poets Of the corn and cotton crops on the lower
Brazos and Colorado rivers, and says the country is
blessed with gentle showers and general good health
The writer Is Of opinion that the bold and ndepeud-
cat stand taken by Gen. Houston in favor Of ex.
tending American protection over Mexico has proven
very acceptable to the people of Texas, and win so
Car regain the popularity he once enjoyed in that
State as 70 give him fair prospect OF reelection to
the United States Senate, to Al the vacancy occa.
stoned BY the death Of Gen. Henderson.
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Boots, shoes and Rsrogas.s.
Great Louisiana Remedy.
G. OINS' KAPERLA APE UNI.
Office, No. Ia Exchange Place.


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grounds he wond respectfully c4 the attention of the public
the following certificates frouppersoHs living in this city
New Orleans, January 20, 1853.
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FoURTH OF JuLY BALL AND BARBECUE AT ANTE
CRY The Glorious Fourth, coming on Sunday, is
% BE- celebrated on Saturday, at Amte City, in true
4atriotic style There is to be free barbecue an
Grafton, and at night grand ball at Amite Hotel.
10 Capt Grice, Of the Committee Of Arrangements,
We IRE indebted for courteous invitation to be pre-
sent We need not tell what qualification il will give
Us 10 be on hand, IL possible.
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DEATH OF D. 7. BfGELow.-Mr. Bigelow is dead.
The injuries he received by the late accident board
the Eclipse have proved fatal After enduring the
most intense suffering for ten days. he breathed his
last yesterday morning.
David Tilton Bigelow was native of New York
and was in his 3sth year at the time of his death
For the past eight years he has been an attache of
the Wing Office, during which time his many noble
traits of character, his mild and gentle disposition
and ibis industrious and persevering habits, were
known to all who formed his acquaintance.
[Vicksburg Wing, Wednesday.