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The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-06-05

Or That old staunch newspaper, the
Springfield Republican. thus discoursed
some two weeks since, on the Leayen-
worth Constitution
Probably the best thing for Kansas
under present circumstances, Is to reject
the Leayenwroth, As well IS the Lecomp-
ton Constitution, and remain territory
until her people can settle down into >
sober conviction of what they do want,
and then carry it through in irregular and
legitimate manner. The Leayenworth
Constitution has astaint Of irregulsrity
about it, in consequences Of the criminal
delay of the act authorizingit in the Ter
Fitofial Legislature, which was too busy
and speculative in town lots to attend to
is sppgopriate business"
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-06-05


or Last week, in running up the name
of Gen. LANE for the Presidency, we stated
that it was on condition he was nominated
by the Republican National Convention.
Subsequent events have rendered it almost
certain that he stands no earthly chance
before that body-indeed, we do not be-
lieve single delegate will be disposed to
favor him. In view of that fact, we have
concluded to Z" go it" solitary and alone,
and on our o,cn responsibility. If we don't
elect him, it will be because the odds are
against US. Several of our friends have
expressed themselves unable to make out
the place of his location, supposing that
we made biographical blunder. There
is 20 error in the type, but we are frank
to concede that we were as much at loss
to make out the Generals location as any
of our readers. As soon as we can dis
cover it, the type shall be corrected so as
10 indicate it.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-06-05
Arizona.

h Unless the friends of freedom in the
States are on the look out, Arizona will
be made slave State. Titus, with about
one hundred and fifty desperadoes of like
character, are about starting across the
plains to that distant region. Their osten-
sible object is mining, but their real object
is to make that free Territory slare State.
A few determined spirits of the right
stripe, with free press, would save that
distant Territory to freedom. The object
to be attained is worth the effort. The
slave power has yielded Kansas up to
freedom from stern necessity. They viii
only surrender Arizona on the same con-
ditions. The right element introduced
fhere nOse, would be able to gain the con-
fidence of the native population; to edu-
cate the people Alright, and free institutions
would follow, as 3 matter of course. We
were rejoiced, few weeks ago. when we
understood that large number Of Free
State radicals were bound for that country,
but we have since learned that their des-
tination is Pixies Peak, in the Rocky
Mountains, where they are going in quest
of gold.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-06-05
OREaox. No Anil Oh -.


A few of our citizens went Owe.
Kansas the other evening to hes, = %
Lane speak. We were all nucb n,.e:
with his discourse which was ooo.s,s 80
and friendly He remarked. conea saass
the Lecompton Constitution. tbs. ;fJ !.
pass Congress it would make no S;..u %
ance in Kansas, "not ripple On 4.
waters" were his words. Nc
The above is the first paragapb a.
letter, written, as it viii be observed !,
some citizen of Missouri. who had on.
over to Elwood to hear a speech f,n-
Gen. LANE, at the time he was a cana
date for seat in the Leavenwortb n.
stitutional Convention. The report ay,...
with all the other statements made :
regard to that speech-that it was des;o,.,
for the ears Of Missourians, and wssd.
signed to secure the vote of their f,;.,a.
in Kansas, hence was conservative ,,s
friendly" It was not until the Geps,.l
had taken his seat at Leayenworth th,,
he changed his programme; and The,
with the hope Of securing an election -
a place in the United States Senate VI.
are sanguiue the General had no idea a.
the rich stores in waiting for him, because
of that LeaVenworth speech If BE-
had. he would not have stopped With
merely saying that he belonged to u.
+" Abolition wing of the Free State partys
but would have gone the full length. and
taken a decided position in favor OF abb.
litionism, Invested of the Republican
party. The General will 40 that in sons
subsequent speech. kuy of. our aulrs
radicals of the WHITMAN-CoSwAY school
are at full liberty to PROFOUND any inter.
rogations. categorically or otherwise, which
they may deem proper, to our candidate
relative to his position-we know tia
replies will be satisfactory.
General LANE, our candidate for III.
Presidency, be it remembered, frequently
reminds US Of the Albanian who an.
preached HENRY CLAY after that uobls
statesman had made one of his best efforts
in the Senate. Abiding to Mr. Claws
honorable position before the country. be
turned to himself and showed the Senator
that he. too, occupied an elevated posi-.
ton in his native State, not as politician
or statesman, but as q gambler and horse
Jockey. Grasping the mill-boy of the
slashes" cordially by the hand, drawing
himself up to his greatest height-which
was six feet and a half-snd looking him
full in the eye he gave force to his idea
by the following eloquent and brilliant
peroration:-
Hank, what is the use of being fell.
low unless you are hell of a fellow"
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-06-05
Senator Douglas TAKE. : Thro.rh Ticket.

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Euesing Post, alluding to the
attempts made by those who would ike
TO have itso, to create public impression
that Senator Douglas and james Buchan.
an are making overtures TO each other
with the desire of uniting the Lecompton
and anti eeompton forces, is authorized
by the highest authority on that subject
to pronounce all such reports to be without
the slightest foundation in truth, what
ever. Mr.. Douglas assumed bis present
position with his eyes open, and does not
regret having done so. He has no over
lures to make to Mr.. Buchanan, and the
only one that Dir. Buchanan csn make to
him, that viii be acceptable, viii be to
adopt the anti-Leeompton policy and
administer the government upon the prin-
ciple of fair play and popular liberty; to
call off the Lecompton hounds he has SET
upon the people of Kansas, and leave the
latter free to govern themselves in their
own way, subject only to the Constitution
of the United States. Mr. Douglas illus
trated his position in an expression he
made when he was in the thickest Of the
Lecompton fight Being asked one day
II he had counted the cost and knew
the journey he was taking: Yes" he
replied, "aad Ihave taker, through tioEst
and checked all my baggage.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-06-05

4 ~ Pixies Peak. of the Rocky Noun
fains, near the head waters of the South
Platte, to which the party leaving Law
renee last week are directing their course,
is between four and five hundred miles,
nearly due west, from this place. Those
who have started for that region have been
ATTRACTED thither by marvellous accounts
which have been reported among US from
time to time. in regard to the great amount
of gold which can be found. It is said
that the Indians have frequently exhib-
tied specimens which they obtained from
that vicinity. Two Delawares have gone
out as guides, and unless they show where
the shining ore can be found, they are to
receive no recompense for their services.
If all the reports are Big Indian Lies"
it viii be rather expensive to the sdven-
turers who have sacrificed so much to
mako the trip.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-06-05
Robbery.

We learn from Mr. 8. j. Russell, who
lives on the Marmaton, fifteen miles west
of Fort Scott, that his house was entered
by a band Of thieves, numbering about
twenty, on Thursday last. They robbed
him of everything they could lay their
polluted hands on. What they could not
carry off they attempted 70 destroy, eyen
burning beds and bed eleshes. They
then presented . pistol to the head of Mr.
Rslssell's little daughter, and demanded
of her the whereabouts Of her fathers
horses. She refused to teIl-they offered
her no further insult, and left after taking
all the yaluabies they could fnG. Fort
Scott Democrat.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-06-05
1nhnson Hnnsa

With pleasure We call the attention Of
the travelling public to this House. Itha.
recently changed hands, been newly pa
psred and re-painted, and presents .
home Ike aspect that must inevitably
attract the way-wern wanderer. Messrs,
BLAcKLIDeE & HUsos, the present pro-
prietors, are pleasant gentlemen. and SC
gnaintsd with the characteristics necessary
for = firss-class Hotel. We cordially CON-
mend theig House to the pablic.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-06-05
The Leavenworth Constituion-The Lecompton
Swindie,

The Leavenworth Constituion-Ths Lecompton
! Swindle.
The vote on the Leavenworth Consti-
tuition is enough to damn the party Of
ultra radicals" concerned in pressing it
upon the country after the necessity of
such an instrument had passed away
Even Quindaro gave amajority against it.
Strong Free State towns, which were able
ITO cast five hundred votes, did not even
open the polls under it. County after
county has absolutely recorded majority
of votes against it, though there was
organized opposition. nor no tickets even,
printed for circulation against it. 1t is
believed that here in Lawrence respect
able majority would have voted against
| it, had a movement been made in that
direction. Lane, Conway & Co., cannot
feel very highly complimented as the re-
turns come in. AS we stated last week,
not to exceed one-fifth of the voting pop
ulation of the Territory participated in the
election. The people viewed it already
as "a dead cock in the pitt" and they
treated it as such-of too little importance
to merit consideration.
One more task remains to us, and that
is to "wipe OUT the Lecompton Swindle
then the field will be clear, and we can be-
gin anew, with clean journal open, on
which to write our future history. Nobody
need stop to inquire what the result shall
be, for it is already recorded. Fifteen
thousand votes will be polled on the Cd
of August against it. The Election Board
under the English bill, are gentlemen of
integrity, and all Of them are above fraud
or trickery. Gov. DENVER and Secretary
WALSH are just as reliable on those mat
ters as any other men in the world, and
will go as far to protect the ballot-box from
fraud or violence. Messrs. BABcocK and
DEITzLER are known of all men, and their
past history is their voucher. Mr.. WEER
is doing all he can to shield the ballot
box from fraud, as we have no doubt his
.sfccessor will do.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-06-05
The Prsss of Kanszs.


OF the near thirty presses now in Kan
sas, there are but three-possibly four
which sustain the English Swindle. The,
are, first; the Leavenworth Herald. BIZ
Eastin, its editor, was member of the lie
compton Convention, pro-slavery mai
from principle, and defender of nearl!
Iall the outrages practiced by Border Ruff
fans upon Free State men. 1t is prope
that such a man should sustain tina
Swindle.
The Wyandot argus is an administra
ton paper, and is bound to support admin
istration measures, right or wrong. 1t
circulation is quite limited, as is its infu
ence and its advocacy of the adoption o.
the ordinance viii carry but little weight
with it.
The Lecompton Democrat sustained
Gov. WALKER and Secretary STANTON
throughout their term of Office. It's editor
is a Free State Democrat, from Michigan.
He loathes and detests the Lecompton
Constitution, but firmly advocates the
adoption of the ordinance, with the hope
of ending our political strife, urging that,
If adopted, with moderate Free State men
to administer the government under it,
that ninety days need not elapse until we
have new Constitution, which shall be
formed by the people and reflect their
will. While we are frank to concede the
honesty of our friend DRIGes' motives, VIC
are frank to state that we cannot endorse
his arguments.
The Palmetto Kansaa has not come to
hand since the reception of the news of
the passage of the English bill, but from
its past proclivities as the organ of Mar
shall, the pro-slavery candidate for Gov
ernor under that Constitution, there is no
doubt but it sustains it. It's circulation is
extremely limited, aud its influence can
only extend to its few pro-slavery sup
por;ers in the northwestern part of the
Territory.
We presume the entire circulation of
those four presses will hardly equal 1900
copies. Not to exceed one half of these
are in the Territory besides, many copies
are taken by out-and- out Free State men,
or those who will vote against the accept
ance of the Congressional proposition.
While the presses of Kansas are almost
a unit against the Swindle, but one voice
comes to us from the PEOPLE. However
anxious the latter may be to terminate the
contest, which has already been protracted
10 such an unreasonable length, and which
has produced such fatalconsequences, they
will not give any eountenanee whatever to
hat infamous proposition-one which, if
accepted, would compel them to stultify
themselves and give the lie to all their
past history.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-06-05
sro.slaavsry pfss.s. Dsnouneing he Outrage.

Fro-siavery Presses Dsnouneing The Outrage
The Leavenworth Herald, the only gen.
uine pro-slavery newspaper BOW published
in this Territory, thus speaks of the awful
massacre near Chotteau's Trading Post. on
the 10th ult. There is just cause for hope
when the partisan presses of the country
join hands in denouneing, in proper
spirit, the outrages by the men of their
own party upon members of the oppO-
site party. Henry Czey Pate, of the Star
of Empire, is the only journalist we have
observed, thus far, who has attempted q
vindication of that awful transaction. It
is in proper keeping with his character
that he should falsify the fscts-any other
course would give the lie to ell mis- past
history. But to the extract from the
Herald 49,
II it be true, then it is one of the most
diabolical and fendish outrages which
has ever been chronicled among the many
disgraceful scenes enacted in Kansas
The details are horrible in the extreme,
and revolving to any one who has not the
heart of savage. The report states that
these men were made prisoners one by
one, and their eaptors, when fit oppor-
tunity and place was presented, shot them
down 10 cold blood. Such cowardly pro-
eeedings IS these are disgrace to civil
lied country, and only in keeping with
the characters of fends and monsters. no
excuse can be offered in Justification.
We believe that the pro-slavery men OF
that quarter have been harassed and per.
secuted by their enemies, but no principle
of retaliation can justify them in such acts
of cowardly murder"
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-06-05
Alone In our G,ar

We are panied to observe the tone of
the Kansas press, and many of "ye letter
writers" towards our candidate for the
Presidency. Not one of them, save the
Herald Of freedom, seems to appreciate his
past services to the Free State party, or
the progress he has made to reach his
present honorable position before the coun-
try. The White Cloud Chief Iowa Point
Inquirer, Elwood Adpertiser, CRUSADER of
freedom, Doniphan F-eedom's Champion,
aud Zeitung. Atchison; Sumner Gazette,
Journal, Ledger and Herald, at Leaven-
worth; Qnindaro Chinaolcan, Wyandott
Argus, MinneoIa Leader, National Dem
ocrat, Lecompton; Tecumseh Settler. EN-
poria Netcs, and Palmetto Eansaa. are all
openly opposed to him. The Republican.
Topeka Tribune, Leavenworth Times and
Prairie City Champion Of Freedom. are
neutral at present, but are understood to
be secretly hostile TO him. The Osawoto-
ME Herald is occupying asimiiar position.
The Herald Of Freedom then, alone.
claims the honor of vindicatiug the char.
acter of this distinguished gentleman
from censure. Though its task be Heron
lean, yet it is proud of its position as the
defender of true worth from the assaults
of the vicious and unprincipled.
As soon as We can succeed in procuring
the services of some of re letter writer's
in our behalf, we shall commence the
publication of his biography, unless we
can induce tue General to prepare the
work himself for the press.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-06-05

Rev. B. S. REED, who was wound,
ed and left for dead near Choteau's Trad
ing Post, few days ago, where FIVE men
were killed, and five others were wounded
and left like himself for dead, was from
Cussawago, in Crawford county, some SIX
or eight miles from our formerresidence in
Pennsylvania He proposed coming to
Kansas in the fall of 1854, with Gun
Pennsylvania party, but was unable to
get ready at that time. BE ministered
to the Baptist Church in Cussawago, and
wasgreatly esteemed by the members Of
his denomination.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-06-05

Or We have large quantity of blank
drafts and notes, printed IN beautiful style,
on good paper, and neatly bound, which
We can sell from fifty cents TO one dollar
book. On business men would do we'll
% look st them.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-06-05

9 The oaindaro Gindo,eaa has /.
long leader advocating the nomination of
Gov. CHASE. of Ohio, as a candidate for
the Presidency. While We concede that
Gov. Chase is.one of the most reliable
men in the nation for that post. and is
every wsy worthy the Presidential chair.
yet the Ghiadoiran should bear in mind
that we have candidate in Kansas who
expects to stake theag of from all oppo.
siton. HurEah for Gen. LAxs.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-06-05

or The mail ezprsssmen who arrived
in Leayenworth on Tuesday night last,
from Fort Laramie. brought verbal re-
port that Gov CUnHIsas and hisstaf had
been driven out of Sal. Lake city.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-06-05

o. a Mr. MULES, . blacksmith,
while at work in his shop IN Wyandot.
the other day, engaged in quarrel with
an Indian, and was severely stabbed. Il
Is belieyed be viii gecoyer.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-06-05

0rJuss printed. quantity of BLANK
MORTGAGES. nicely ruled, on frst quail
ity paper. and for sale By the angle, dog
ca, OF hundred.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1858-02-24
MISS Y

Agen'lemeu feeling a strongpartiality
for a young lady whose name was No
YES, was desirous without the ceremony
of a formal ceartship, to ascertain hel
sentiments. For this purpose be said tc
her one day. with that kind Of air and
name which means either jest or earn
est, as you choose to lake l.:
"If l were to ask you whether you
were under matrimonial engagements tc
any one. what part of your name mo.
yes1 might l take for an answer"
THE Afrst." said she, in the same
tone.
~'And were l 10 ask you'll ron were
inclined TO form such an engagement,
should such person offer who loved you,
and was not Indifferent TO yourself, what
part of your name might then be taken
as an answer 2"
1.-The last"
And If i tell you that l love you,
and ask you to form such an engage
ment with me. then what part of your
name may l take :"
-;0h. then." replied the blushing girl,
stake The .Whole .nonae as in such a case
/ would c~heerfully resign it for yours
1t is almost needless 10 add hat they
we're soon afterwards married.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1858-02-24
a %SCRIPTURAL MOTTO.

Down al. St. Geneva is an old stone
church, and built to las, a thousand
years. The sculptor was directed to en-
grave above The grand entrance in this
passage of scripture: my house is the
house of prayer" And SO he did, but
having read the Evaagelists to some pur-
pose. he went steadily on with the CHS.
.el and engraver, and completed the
verse. Hardly had he put a period to
Lis work, whep it was discovered by the
architect, who ordered him to fill up the
ofending clause with cement. This done,
The beautiful inscription was read Of al
mrn:-''Ny house is the house of pray
er."-But as years passed on, even, like
the wiring on the wall with an unseen
hani. new words appeared. one day,
md the passage 'raa,-Gy house is The
house of prayer, bnt ye have and
there the phrase, Ike the White Nile,
was lost to view. The months elapsed
and with the sentence, sill the wonder
grew. as the cement fell out particle by
sparticle:-''My house is the house oil
prayer. but ye have made it,''-anothel
winter finished, up the work-"a den Of
askpes."-B. +. Toylor.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1858-02-24
NEVER KNOWN TO FALL
IN DR.. sANL sTRoNG's
FEVER AND ACHE DESTROYER.

A few extracts from letters, giving the opinion Of
Ministers, Doctors and Druggists, of that highly cele-
brated Remedy, DR.. sAN'L sTRoNG'S FEVER De
STEGYER.
TIE DOCTORS RECOMMEND 1T.
Dr. SSRsaei Strong's Fever Destroyer is just what we
want in this bilious climate. 1t has performed many
remarkable cures. A.LARIMORE, NJ. D.,
Aahon, Huntington Co., Ind.
Mr.. Curtis Hatch, of Ravenna. o says:-Dr. SsmT
Strong's Fever Destroyer sells we'll, and gives the best
OF satisfaction to its many customers
II. L Henry, Druggist oberlin, Lorain Co, Ohio
The Fever Destroyer is the medicine for the ague and
fever-it cures every time. 1 think it is the best ague
medicine ever sold.
Rev. E. d. Young. Dewitt, Clinton Co., Mich. says:
Dr. Sam1 Strong's Fever Destroyer is without a doubt
the best ague medicine ever before the public / am
informed by the druggists that it gives the best OF sat.
isfaction, and has become enc Of the most popular
remedies, ever introduced in the West.
X. Thayer, Druggist, Lansing, Mich, In one Of his
letters, have sold several gross of DIR. Strong:
Fever Destroyer with great success, and want nothing
better.
ST. Strong & Co., Cleveland-Gents Your Feve.
Destroyer has given universal satisfaction, and per
formed many wonderful cures in this section.
Respectfully your ob't serv'ts,
HESS & RRO
East Saginaw, Michigan.
Z A Smith & Co. Druggists. Warren, o, says:-.Ths
sales of the Fever Destroyer increase as it become:
known. 1t fas not failed in a SINGLE instance where
il has been used, that we have heard of; we have war
ranted il as a sure cure in selling it, but have had none
returned"
Sold in Warren by E. A. SMITH & Co. Niles, by
MANNING. and WILDER & WARNER
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