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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11
SENATOR DOUGLAS AND coHsPIRATOR
1-y CALHOUN.

The Washington eorrespon lent Of the Press
SAYS:
Gen Calhoun visited Judge Douglas shortly
after his arrival. They had q long eonverSatiOns
several persons being present. The Judge in
CURED in reference to the returns from Delaware
Crossing. Calhoun made no answer. Before
they separated the question was again made
Calhoun replied the returns had been properly
certified Judge Douglas then gave him sons
sworn evidence on the subject-Calhoun red
and turned pale. About one O'Clock at night
Calhoun sent to Douglas house that he was con-
vinced there had been fraud at Delaware Cros-
sing-54O vote seing put down where only 20
votes were east--and that he had made the cor
rection in the record with the approval Of the
President. He authorized Judge Douglas, Mr..
Harris, of Illinois, and Gen. ouitman, to pub
Hsh this fact.
The day following this letter, the same cor
respondent said:
Since the corrections by Calhoun Of the fraud.
ulent returns of the elections in Kansas, and
the strong probability has been entertained that
the officers Of the new State organization win
be anti-Lecompton, the excitement and feeling
on the issue pending in Congress on Kansas al
fairs, which have recently characterized South
ern members, begin to die out. Il is not too
much to hope that, before LecOmpton comes up
for decision of its fate, large number OF these
Southern men viii, looking upon the Outrages
and the unparalleled frauds upon the oallot-box
in Kansas with the adherence which they nat
urally excite in every unprejudiced mind give
it a sudden coup de grace.
The n. Y. Tribune's Washington eorrespon-
dent says:
Gen. Calhoun has private telegram from
Kansas to the effect that his clerks are besieged
in his office, and have forty stand Of arms for
defence He admits openly that the Free State
Legislature is elected. The President deemsit
good policy to take this course.
Secretary Stanton's Philadelphia speech has
made a sensation here. Anti-Lecompton mem
bsrs are subscribing for pamphlet copies BY the
thousand.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11
A usr REBUKE,

The Hannibal Messenger deals some heavy
blows at the reereaney of Hon. Thomas L. An,
derson, the bogus representative Of the second
Congressional district of Missouri. 1t says:
The attempt Of Mr.. Anderson to involve the
American party of his district in the modern
Democratic family squabble on the Kansas ques-
ton, We think unwarrantable. The american
party in this district, as far as We can judge,
stands aloof from all "negrO agitation" and
looks hopefully forward TO the day when the So
Der second thoughts Of American patriots will
fraternally adjust these WhirlWinds which have
been sown by modern Democratic demagogues.
We are no believers in those adjustments and
settlements effected by party domination. Pat
riotism and fraternity must cement, and union
loving hearts defend any compact or adjustment,
destined to outlive the brief career Of political
faction. Since, however, Mr.. Anderson delights
to penetrate into sqvabbIes Matched for party
purposes, we protest that he should go it alone,
and not draw the American party Of Missouri
into the stencil of lOcofoco generating. We re-
iterate that the American party had no hand in
producing the trouble about Kansas, has not the
rover TO reconcile it, and consequently should
stand aloof from it. We confess, however, that
the clause which most commended the Kansas
Nebraska act to our advocacy was the following.
That act declares as follows: pr
That the intent and meaning thereof is not
to legislate slavery into any State or Territory,
nor to exclude therefrom, but to leave the peo-
pie thereof perfectly free to regulate their nsti-
tutions in their own way" f
Now it is well ascertained and admitted
fact, that the Lecompton Constitution is obno1-
ious to a large and overwhelming majority OF
the people of Kansas, and that under that Con
stitution, the people could not else the right
to regulate their institutions in their own WAY.
Yet Mr.. Anderson goes hand and glove With the
Administration in attempting to cram it down
the threats of the people of Kansas, against
their loud protests. But Mr.. A. justiies his
course by SAYING there is no necessity to submit
the Constitution to the vote Of the people when
asking for admission as a State into the Union.
We differ there most materially with Mr. A.;
the necessity IS an incident to the provisions OF
the Kansas Nebraska act, before quoted. Mr..
A. says that the Constitutions Of neither Ohio
Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee, Alabama, Maine
or Vermont, were submitted TO thepeople. But
were there a majority OF the people, or any con-
siderable portion thereof, opposed to the Con
stitutions offered by those States7 The parallel
stands thus: In all the States above named
the people unanimously acquiesced, and assent
cd to the Constitutions submitted, the people
we're perfectly free to regulate their institutions
in their own way, but in Kansas how different
The people of that Territory are opposed to and
protest against, and resist the Constitution oil
Lecompton, which makes a widely different
case. =
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11

THE BORDER RuFEASs GorSe TO UTAH.-The
Lawrence correspondent of the Chicago Tribune
has the following:
1t viii be remembered that it was stated a
short time since, that the valiant Titus was raj
sing band of border heroes, to proceed to
Utah in the Spring. 1t appears that these at
tempts were not confined TO Titus, but that near
" all of Buford's Captains and other aiders of
the rufians were engaged in the same efforts
At Doniphan, 25 men are enrolled, at Iowa
Point, Kickapoo and Atchison, companies are
organized, as also in Missouri, in the border
counties. So secretly had the work Of organi-
zation progressed, that until few days since it
was not known at all 70 the Free State men,
The ostensTble object, however. leaked out, and
with it rumor of another scheme. 1t is said
the plan of operation is for these companies to
camp out in the Territory in early Spring, pre-
paratory to finally leaving, and when all is pre-
pared, strike Simultaneous blow an along the
border, assassiDating all the principal Free State
men, and then leaving for Fort Kearney. there
70 enlist for service in Utah.
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stltet Gale
THE MURDER In THE ROOM.

From the Note Book Of an eminent Philadelphia
Lawyer, lately deceased.
The narrative which present, give as find
it in my MOTEL book. 1t was taken in almost the
very words of the murderer, though not com
mitted to writing until next day; for the nara
tive made a very powerful impression on my
mind. The disappearance of the murdered man,
had excited much conjecture as to his fate; but
the general impression was, that he had abscon-
ded to avoid his creditors, and his friends often
wondered whether be would return:
THE MURnEKEa's STORY.
There we're FIVE Of US together-constant
compaHions-fond of women, wine aud the dice
box. We made love in company, got drunk to-
gether, and gambled from the same purse. A
very slender purse it was, toO-but that's not
to the point. &.
There vas Harry Pierce and his brother Fred
little Tom Needham-Jack Fry, and myself.
Harry was impetuous, hasty, irritable, but in the
main goOd-hearted; his brother was cooler, more
calculating, and if anything, little avaricious-
Tom was true topper, who enjoyed his glass to
the extreme, and was never happy except when
haltdrunk; and Jack was kind Of hanger-on
and toady of the whole of US. For myself, there
we're only two peculiariies worth mentioning,
nom their apparent inconsistency. As quick as
fash, the least angry word would arouse me
to tempest of ungOvernable passion, which,
when subsidized, would find me as cold as ice,
and with mind free to plot aud eontriye any
thing.
On one evening, We had lost good deal Of
money-more than We could well afford--at po-
ker. and had LEFT the gaming-room in no very
good spirits. Fred Pierce had not been with us
or perhaps We should not have played so long
Tor Fred, unlike the majority of gamblers, who
play most desperately when fortune is most IN,
klndi invariably stopped when certain maxi,
mum Of loss was arrived at.
In the morning Fred called to see me, having
heard something about the loss, and was aston
ished and angry when he learned tie amount
ne reconstructed with me, and when laughei
al his words, grew irritated. One word, as til,
SAYING goes, brought another, we both became
snsry' and at length he told me that he though
! an uniustifable outrage on our parts to los'
H's share of the money during his absence.
called him fool, and he retorted that was I
sc0undrel, In q towering rage. seized thu
longs which stood on the side of the hearth
ana before ! gave a thought to the consequen
ees' struck him on the head With all the fore
81 which was master: He fen Instantly. Th,
next moment restored me 70 CONSCIOUSNESS, AM
'fa'seS him up, The blow had fractured b
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11

MARRIAGE OF Mn. FILIMoRE.-Ex-Presid
Fillmore arrived in town yesterday, and is to be-
married this morning, to lady Of this city--the,
widow of the late Ezekiel C. Mcintosh. Mr.,
Fillmore has rooms at the Delavan House, and
is accompanied by his son, and Judge Hall and
other friends. The marriage is to be private
one, and we hear that the fair BRIDE, instead OF
retaining her husband in the mansion she occu-
pies, the former residence of Schuyler and Ha-
milton, accompanies him to his home in Buffalo.
Albany Argus.
The bride elects Mrs. Mcintosh, widow Of
the late E. C. Mcintosh. The wedding comes
of at the Schuyler Mansion, house more filed
with historical "reminiscences than any other
house in Albany. 1t was at this house that Al
exander Hamilton found his wife. Some Of
these days.we will write up the Schuyler Man
sion.-Albany KHiekerbOeker.
ALBANY, Feb. Il.-ESPresident Fillmors
was married last evening, to Mrs. Mcintosh, Of
this city.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11

FnRxEss.-The House of Representatives has
refused to allow Lewis D. Campbell further time
to take testimony in the contested election case
in which he is concerned. He asked for just
the same privilege that was given Messrs. Bright
and Fitch, AID it was refused. Bright and his
accomplice had whole year to take their evil
dence, and neglected to take it. Yet they ask
and get an unlimited time for the same purpose,
lust as though they had faithfully used all that
was first given them. Campbell, whose case is
up for the first time before Cnngress, is refused
any time to take testimony. This is Democrat
ic. or rather Leeompton justice. The secret Of
it is, that Bright and Fitch viii vote for Le-
compton, and Campbell win not Whether
Campbell be really entitled to his seat or not,
makes no difference in the outrageous unfairness
of such conduct as this But we can expect no
thing better Of men. who are stalking their exist
enee on forcing the country to submit to fraud.
TndianapoLis Journal.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11

ParxrERs' RoLLEHs-A GREAT DIscovERH-
Every practical printer knows how Indispensable
to neat work is good roller. combining both
strength and elasticity. A discovery has just
been made in this line, which promises to be Of
immense benefit TO the craft. A. E. senter, the
accomplished pressman in the establishment Of
FoIlett, Foster L Co., of Columbus, being under
the necessity Of using Sorghum Syrup, in place
of common cane MoIasses, in making set OF
rOlIers for his power presses, found that he had
hitupOn material far superior to anything ever
before used for that purpose. The Sorghum
syrup viii bear long boiling without danger OF
eranulation, and when east into q roller, is much
tougher, more elastic, and has better suetion,
than those made Of the material in common uss.
The proportions Of syrup and glue used IN the
composition Of this roller. are the same as those
in USE among printers Mr. senter gifes publf'
city to this discovery for The benefit Of the craft
without fee or reward. --Okis State Journal
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11

THk4tRsr SrEAMER ON THE oHro RIvER.-A
funny pearance, indeed, would the Pioneer
steamer, Engineer" built at Pittsburgh. in
1908, make by the side of the present floating
palaces on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.
From an old work we quote Che following de
scription Of the boat:
"The Engineerdraws, with machinery, freight
&c, on board, only two feet, six inches water.
She seems to be well built, is bottomed with
iron or copper, and has serpent's head on her
bow, through which the steam passes, and pro
duces novel appearance. She Is 50 construct
ed that the hands on board can remain In the
exercise of their dgty, and be perfectly secure
from the FIRE Of musquetry. She Is vel sup
piled with arms and ammunition, and is said %
weigh. with all her equipments, only twenty
TINS %
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11

New DoDoE or HIeHwATNES.-The midnight
rufians of New York have recently adopted
new plan of assault upon victims. The Tribune
says that the rufian pulls of one Of his boots,
the soles and heels Of which are full Of nails,
and standing alongside stoop or fe-co, erleau-
ing upon the shoulder Of an accomplish, awaits
the approach of his victim. The unsuspeetng
citizen comes along, and perhaps gives passing
glance at the man, who pretends to have injured
his foot; he has hardly passed. however, before
the rufiAn springs forward and deals him Sc
we're blow over the head with his boot, knocking
him senseless on the pavement. The robbery
is then committed, and the unfortunate nanlea
Upon the walk. Should policeman chance 70
come along before a robbery has been commit
ted, the rufisn pretends % be lame from .
sprained ankle. and limps along on bis stocking
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11
Mistdlalrruls,
GOING DOWN TO THE DEAD.

ny PHILIP PENDLETON COOKE.
-
Marrh-maEch-msr;h.
Making sounds as they ireadi
hobo, how they step,
Going down to the deadl 80.
Every stride, every tramp,
Every fOotfal! IS nearer,
And DINNER each lamp,
As darkness grows drearer!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11

The third Ohio Congressional District cleo
ton case-CIement L. vallandigham rs. Levin
campbell-hangs ERE IN the House. VallAndig-
ham got on very web until John A. Gilmer. =
Know Nothing from North Carolina. showed
that he voted in the Legislative Assembly Of
Ohio to allow free negroes and mulattoes to
testify against white men. Vaiiandigham de-
MED having east such vote, and here the sPea-
ker driedrihis irrelevant matter up But Cilmer
had the cruelty to prove, in aeard in the Globe,
that vallandighan DID cast such vote, and
vaIlandigban's explanation that he did 50 Tor
the purpose Of moving as.reeOnsiderAtiOn (Which
he did not do,) fell fat
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11

Kansas ESLAR0ED.-There is proposition 10
extend the North line Of Kansas to the Platte
River, in Nebraska, which seems likely 10 Be
acceptable 70 the people Of both Territories.
By reference to the map, it will be seen that
Kansas Is very narrow north and south, while
Nebraska covers more territory than the origi'
nal thirteen States. Besides, the Platte seems
the natural boundary between the two Terisos
RES. 1t is an unbridseable stream, owing 70 ~
muddy bottom, low banks, and frequent Aocdsy
We understand the Delegates from the Two
Territories favor the change.
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.Gboits Qortrg.
TO MY MOTHER.


III, tru. I've wandered far, mother
r,,-, NV childhood, home and thee
z a.s ,0u,lrt among the prairie lasd'
% IA home for mine and mes
n, v,,4I M, think me hard. mofhsT'
Nor bIams yOur waywarl shiid'
For lovely are the lands, aud ra'eI .-s-
Nv wandering feet beguiled.
saais the truth, and strange, mother
Man viii not be content!
But seeks in Hehange" for happiness
TiuHfss short day is spent.
As Abrams IoHg sojOurn OfOld'
So ours is meet to be;
Nor shall End the promised land,
Till NEE. in Heaven with thee.
often think Of thee, mother
The rivers deep and wide,
Between rs from the mountains pour
Their never ceasing tidei
AID sometimes seem to hear thy voice,
In the deep and Silly night;
But rains the Joy that hangs upon
A dream, At morning light.
When walk ont al morn, mother,
'Nfonsst dew-bespanglsd flowers,
To hear the lark and robin cheer
The long loved Sabbath hours,
It's then seem to feel, mother,
Thy deep, enduring love,
And nv heari bears up thy name in prayer
To throne of grace above.
And sit me down to muse, mother,
On the long, lone way I've come,
While travelling through Hfe's wilderness,
From my loyed childhOOa's home;
And of the many merry hearts
Which started in our train,
Who one BY one have left with those
That never come again.
And muse until seem TO see
The loved Of that young day,
Then almos, think hear their voice,
So long since passed away;
And see with Saddened heart how far
I've come from that blessed shore,
And know. oh, Col! my feet shall tread
its dear, loved paths no more!
.f1GsT ~ esq
And my heart longs for those Joys, mother
Which bat once in life we meet
The gush of childhood's Innocence, '.-
Around mothers feet.
But all those joys are fed, mother,
Their sunshine has gone by;
They came as come the early flowers,
To blossom and to die
And think of thy care and love for me,
Which yet remain unpaid!
Of;hat kind hand that guar led me,
When round thy feet played;
And, oh! 1t grieves my heart, that now
From thee I'm far away,
And can for all thy care ana love
Scarce one small 1.-THE repay.
Bai farewell, loved and cherished one,
Thy work is on record;
Thy good things said, and good things done,
win have their sure reward.
And tho we on this sea Of life
Are far asunder driven,
Pray ttill for thy unworthy child,
That we may meet in Heaven.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11

BrOsn, Of Mississippi. gave voice 10 the feel
ing of the South. N the Senate, when ne attack
ed Mr.. Douglas for his 'inconsisteneies,",, and
avOwea If the object Of admitting Minnesota
into the Union at once. was to procure twovotes
in the Senate against q LeconPsons . he hoped
the admission Of Minnesota would beresisted to
the bitter end. gfs .fa6D5,
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11

A Dx.rH. Blow TO TIE Fun School sTsrz1
or IsDlASA.-The Superior Court of The State Of
Indiana has decided that the act Of the LegislA-
ture authorizing incorporated cities and towns
TO pay tax Cor the support Of public schools Is
uncOnstisuEiOnal. The New Albany Ledger
thinks that this decision win destroy the en-
eiency Of the public schools in all DE cities in
Indiana
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11

!, ,champion Vaughn. Esq, editor Of The Leav-
epwOrth Times. has received the appointment
of Grand seignior of the O. E. o. Of, lo0l, for
the entire Territories Of Kansas spd NebrAska.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11

5 The Tennessee Senate says u disaPPspses
the eourse Of Hon. John Bell, IN Fsissioa -
Kansas. very veil, Mr. Bell no doubt dIsap.
proves the course Ofshs Tennessee seaAss. b
relation 70 Kansas. ~ -se - - =
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11

The Washington correspondent Of hi. New
York Herald, says that the majority for Le-
compton in the House Of Representatives VIII
be eight, the Southern K. Ms being depended
UPON to give solid vote for il. The same
writer says thas Nj Douglas shows eyidsns
signs Ofrepentance, and that the Southern Sen.
asOrs are vastly pleased With Mr. BuehanAn's
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11

A young American lady in Paris thrsstens
70 sue President Buchanan Tor breach Of prauf
Use. She says that, dining at her fsthsr's table,
years ago, be said to her--r Ny dear hia. L
ever should be President. yOu shall Be mistress
Of the White House." -
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11

The Washington correspondent Of tie clsvs-
land Piaindesler, writes that "Hrs- Douglas bad
a delightful mstines danssnts, on Saturday nor:
ming, from one O'Clock until Eve. What's :
naiiass ssass6ts7 Anything 70 dowish seqess-
tsr sove-eiutyF'
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11

One Of the Clerks in the Treasury Depart
meut, has been dismissed Sot circulating Judgs
Douglas Kansas speech. The Adminissrztien
has already cut 90 the Official patronage Of the
p.oers in Illinois, in the interest Of Judge DOu'
eias. The var against him and bis friends II
evidently to be war to the knife.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11

EXPLOSIVE PoruLArIos.-Ih following names
are said to be in the Cincinnati Directorys-
Msssrs. Gum. Cannon. Pistol. Fusee, -shusee,
BulIitt Shot, Muskett, and R. TillOy.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11

We do hope that those of out, national legis-
lators who are able and honest. viii take the IA
riff question in hand, and settle it.-Menlphis
Eagle. -n9lii" % 44.~as -
An ancient philosopher, it is said, went about
the streets Of Athens with a lantern, in search
Of an honest man. Has our Memphis friend
calculated how many lanterns similar search
among our I" National legislators" wOald re-
quirei Honest, IagO7 Why, yes, as the world
goes. that they may be even there. And sbls7
Yes. and able, bodily and mentally. Buts'hon-
est and ablef' What:a perplexing difacnlty
our friend Of the Eagle has suggested We
share his hope, however, most sinceFely.-Cia-
einnati TSnes. 49, 2 100 & -.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11

Since CaIhoua, Henderson, and other once
holders, have left Kansas, we learn, vhiskey
has ALLEN materially IN price,
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11

Il is authentieany kno4n in WAshingtcu, that
Gov. Denver has sritten TO the Presidents ades-
siuO sOsias, IL sesspseass n tis LecomPfss Cee-
s,itufisn, Gsv- D. s4ys that r acceptance WI
undoubtedly bring on eivil var.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11

According % one waskiagton correspondent.
Grow s.ruck Keitt twice in the ace. Firss Ne
yss habit, and then the ~se, sez