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The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-11-27
A Romantic Marriage.

A little incident occurred in this city
last week, which served to amuse few Of
our citizens, and relieve the dull monoto-
ny which is now gathering over US as win
ter approaches. But before proceeding,
let us mention that Squire Douglas is
duly authorized and empowered by law to
perform, among other multifarious things,
the sometimes pleasing duty of making
"two loving hearts one"
About the hour of 2, P. NJ, last We'd
nesday, wagon was seen approaching the
Office ofour Squire, in which were seated
three PERSONS lady and two gentlemen.
It stopped, and one of the gents stepped
out, and entering the Squire's store, while
that parsonage was busily engaged wait
ing upon customers, asked him If he were
an acting justice ofthe peace. The Squire
answering in the affirmative, the gentle
man stated that two persons outside in the
wagon would pay him for his services, in
binding them together in the "Hymeneal
knot" Our Squire agreed to perform the
said duty, and requested that the party
would proceed to one of our hotels, where,
he said, he would take pleasure in Joining
them as soon as he had fixed up." This
last proposition, however, was not acceded
to by the bride and groom to be, who, be-
ing in haste to reach the climax, had by
this time entered the store, and they in
sisted that there and then our legal friend
should unite them in the "silken bands. /"
The Squire, after some demurring, was
finally persuaded into the arrangement,
and, in his shirt sleeves, after the usual
formula, pronounced them man and wife.
By this time the store was crowded with
persons, whom the novelty of the bust
ness had brought together, and whe tried
to persuade the @happy man" of the oe-
casion to stand streat"-but he wouldn't
The lady then handed the Squire his legal
fee, which, for the benefit Of those who
may want TO do likewise, we will state d
81, and both departed on their way, re-
joicing, we presume We learn that they
were from near Topeka, who had stolen
away from stern parents" in order to taste
the sweets of connubial bliss, thus making
Lecompton their Grstns Green.-Lscomo-
ton DcmOcrat.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-11-27
Hints 10 Farmers.

The abundant crops with which we
have been blest, during the past season.
have created the impression that corn and
products generally were going to be drug
in the market during the coming winter;
In our own Territory we have raised fal
more than sufficient to meet our OWL
wants, and at an earlier date in the season
the prospect was that the over plus would
60 begging for a market. The new
emigration has been supplied, the demand
at the military posts met, and yet we
have more than sufficient for ourselves
The question is, what to do with it?
We regard that the whole case has
changed within a very short time. Aside
from the probability of long and severe
winter season, which has set in early, Other
causes are operating to create demand
for this overplus. The corn crop of thai
section of Missouri, adjoining our Terri
tory, was not an average one, and notl
corn is selling at $500 to ESQ per barrel
while at the same time last year it was
only $1.25. The demand is fast increas-
ing and consequently the price is rising
Another fortuitous circumstance, which
will enable Kansas farmers to dispose Of
their superintendent products at fair price:
is the contemplated emigration to the gold
region in the spring. From present indi.
cations, thousands of persons will poul
into our Territory early in the season, sew
eral months before the journey across the
plains can be safely attempted.
This large emigration will increase the
demand for corn and other products, since
the consumption will be greater. Cattle
and horses will also be in demand. The
largo companies starting across the plains
as early as March, besides being supplied
with teams, will need corn to sustain theil
cattle part of the journey, until grass
springs up.
1t is generally the case in new countries
and particularly in Kansas, that farmer
are compelled to dispose of their crops a
an early period in order to meet incoming
expenses and pay off those already incur
red. For this reason many of our far
mers have been compelled to sell for wha
they can get, without waiting for NOR,
favorable market prices. To those WHIT
have an overplus, our advice is, to holl
on until later in the season, with the as
surance that the demand will increase
and better prices be the result.-Leaveu
tcorH Herald.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-11-27
BY G. w. BROWN & co.
Be q Woman.

Oft I've heard gentle mother,
As the twilight hours began,
Pleading with q son, on duty,
Urging him to be o man;
But unto her blue-Oyed daughter,
Though with loves words quito as ready,
Points she out the other duty,
Strive, my dear, TO be lady"
What's ladyH Is it something
Made Of hoops, and silks, and airs,
Used to decorate the parlor
Like the fancy rugs and chairs7
Is 1t one that wastes on novels
Every feeling that is human?
If tits this 10 be lady,
IT'S not this to be woman.
Mother, then, unto your daughter
Speak Of something higher far,
Than to be nero fashions lady
Woman" is the brightest star.
If ye. in your strong affection,
Urge your son to be true man,
Urge your daughter no less strongly
To rise and be q woman.
Yes, q womsn-brightest model
Of that light and perfect beauty;
There the mind, and soul, and body,
Blend to work out life's great duty.
Be woman-naught is higher
On the gilded list q fame;
On the catalogue Of virtue
There's no brighter, holier name.
Be o woman-on 10 duty,
p, Raise ct the world from all that's low
Virtues fair and radiant bowl
Lend thy influence to each effort
That shall raise our nature human:
Be not fashions gilded lady
BE brave, whole -souled, true woman.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-11-27

OTJ. W. DESvER, Esq.. who was the
former Commissioner of Indian Affairs,
and was appointed from that position TO
the Gubernatorial chair of the Territory
of Kansas. has, we perceive, been rein
stated in his former Office. This is stated
TO have been the course agreed upon when
Mr.. Denver accepted the appointment Of
Governor Of Kansas. During the interim,
the Office of Commissioner Of Indian
Afain has been filed by Charles E. Nix,
Esq., the able Chief Clerk Of the bureau;
and this morning, when Mr.. D. resumed
the duties Of Commissioner, Mr.. Nix re-
turned to his Chief Clerks desk. Wefeel
constrained to remark that Mr., nix has
discharged the duties of Comlnissioner
during his brief official term, with marked
ability.-National Era.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-11-27
Exlcov,ruor ce.ry splicsd.

John W. Geary, Ex-Governor of Kan
sas, was married on Tuesday morning last,
TO Mrs. Henderson, of Cumberland county,
Pa. The wedding took place at the resi-
deuce Of J. W. Quiggle, in Walnut street,
Philadelphia, the ceremony being per-
formed BY the Rev. w. 3. Dewitt, D. D.,
Of Harrisburg s.9 fg.s 49,
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-11-27

@ What did the cat say as she looked
ont of the window when the Ark got
aground T? Well, she naturally said, as
that ar a rat p
No reflections on our RAT cotsmporary
in the above.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-11-27

GA sermon In four words, on the
vanity Of earthly possessions; a6lsouds
hare no pockets" M
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-11-27
Discei iaQeops.

From the NeRo York Tinss,
Physical Geography of North America.
THE coRDILLKRA OF THE SIERRA MApRE.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-11-27

z ora quiet conscience gives quiet
sleep. ..sga,eal .ssd .ssaI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-05-11

ID The season Is open at Niagara Fails The
Cataract and the International have begun opera
tions.
III 81 say, friend, your horse is a little con-
trary, is he not 30
''No, Stree ~
s.Wbat makes him stop, then -,
ooh, he's afraid somebody'll say whoa and
he shan't hear It."
IL The American Associat for the Ad-
vancement OF Science is debating whether ladies
generally shall be made admissible TO member
ship. Two ladies are already members of this
comet, and Mrs. Margaretta Morris, a distin-
gIished geoioglst.
III Tna sentence Of Tuckerman twsn,y-ore
years at hard laborl Is in fact four sentences iu
posed together. The offences charged were CON-
In tied on four occasions. For the first, he is
sentenced to ten years imprisonment; for the sec
ond to four ysas; for the third 10 four years; for
the fourth, to three years.
o. dog In Camhridgeport, Mass, became
mad and ran into the house OF Mr.. David Ellis
md startled Mrs. Ellis by making dash at her
She seized thick hearth rug, with great pres
enco Of mind, and threw IL over the dog, at The
same time grasPing him through the rug. The
next instant he was preCipitatcd out of the open
window into the garden, where there was a gar
dener at work. Being warned, the gardener met
the dog with his spade, and despatched the
be as.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATIONS FOR THE ADVANCE
MENT OF ScIEScE.-ln the meeting In Baltimore
on Tuesday last the standing committee reported
the following the permanent officers for the next
gene.al convention: President, Pref stephen
Alexander, of Princeton; Vice President, Prof
Edward Hitchcock, OF Mass General Secretary,
Secretary, Prof James Lowering of Cambridge !;
Treasurer, Dr. A. c. Elwyn, Of Philadelphia.
The next meeting will be held at Springfield,
Mass.
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Spain. Previous to this, Paraguay organized
its government, which consisted of president
and four assessors" 4" elected by Congress.
The acting Secretary of this Junta of Assessors
was ono Don Joseph Gaspar Rodrigues de Fran
cia-the life and soul of the Administration
In 1874 Francia succeeded in getting himself
nominated Dictator for three years, and twen-
ty-four months afterwards he was confirmed as
Dictator Tor life. Then commenced that won
derful Insulation from the rest of the world
which has astOniShed every one, while it has
eilcitod the appreciation Of few. Among the
latter Is Mr.. Carlyle. who has written one of
his most characteristic essays on Dr. Francia
Francia proved himself most unscrupulous
tyrant. He filled the prisons with those whom
he suspected of being opposed to him; he meted
out torture, banishment and death, with no
sparing hand. lie nearly extcrminated the old
Spaniards and the clergy, and arrogated to
himself all the powers of the Pope.
He almost annihilated the commerce of the
country by his exclusive system; foreign mer-
chants were detained against their will, or ex-
PEELED from the country at the pleasure Of the
Dictator. Naturaiists like Bonpland wcre i'm
prisOned, and the completed n-intercourse
wnsInalntained with the surrounding countries
Tho army was the mainstay of the Dictator
though 1t is not among the less curious inquiries
concerning this remarkable man, how it was
possible to maintain his influence over an army
whose pay consisted of bad beef
The suspension of foreign trade had, however,
the useful result of making the inhabitants
who depended too much upon the spontaneous
productions of the forests, timber and motc, J
and Of their rowing herds turn their attention
to agriculture and other industrious pursuits
In 1890, the ravages Of tho locusts destroyed
the growing fields. lbs Dictator ordered tho
people to SOW a second crop. The result wa.
double crop, to the surprise Of the old farm
ers. who never dreampt of such thing in the
same year.
But an end was put to this state Of affairs by
the death of Francia in 1S40. He was eighty
fve years Of age, and for nearly thirty years
bad ruled over Paraguay with an iron hand
Seven or eight hundred persons were in the
prisons at the time of his death-some of whom
had been loaded with irons for twenty wears,
without knowing the cause Of their arrest; and
list of fifty persons to be shot was found
among his papers. The Actuary Of the Dicta-
tor kept the knowledge of Francia's death
secret for several hours, and then communi-
Gated with some Of the officers in ASSUMPTION
They soon sent the Actuary TO prison and a
general congress was summoned, which in
March, 1S4l, elected two cOnsuls for three
years, one Of whom, Don Carlos Antonio Lo-
pez, is the President Of Paraguay, at the pres
ent time, and whose high-handed measures
toward Brazil and the United States will,
doubtless, soon result either in material salts
faction to both nations, or the chastsemsnt Of
Paraguay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-05-11
AN INTELLIGENT WITNESS.

Not many years ago a criminal was tried in
an adjoining county, in which one Ben -
was material witness for the State The
charge was that Foster made an attempt to kill
one s. with four pound weight. Ben was
stout strong man, with huge lungs, and not in
the habit of refusing q social drink with
friend. He was only tolerably good natured
follow whom he had "brick in his hat" and
Toasted on the details off fi5ticuf with great
relish Ben was called up by the State, and
politely requested to tell all he knew about
1T. After squaring himself round time or two,
and adjusting his quid, he began in his peculiar
nasal voice:
''W Well we all went to the sae-there was
big crowd thar-some was drinkin, and some
WANT was, Judge, sortar so myself. Well,
Noel Hales was thar tryin' to buy an old spotted
sow that run close to him. Noel is a good fcller
Judge, but he ain smart; he went TO Jackson
onst, and his daddy got out of sight, and he
went about axing every man he met, 'Whar's
daddy t'i'-
go on, Mr.--, tell US all about tho
fight"
We'll, as / was sayin,' Noel wanted the
sow, and was sfeared he couldn't buy her with
out gttin' somebody to stand fer him, and I
told him ef he'd make me safe Id do it or die;
and he said he d pawn his gun, but hit was at
Wingats shop to be fixed. I told him All right.
Noel bit shan't break squares with us, no
how Well, Noel he did bid three dollars and
dime or quarter, and can't say which, sn
tie pOSiftrr.'-
g. to on, sir, if you please, abont the fight
= Well give Inc time to bring it round right.
w ell, Noel didn't git the sow, because John
Wall bid mOre'n sho was wuth Well thea
cow was put up, and Foster bid ten dollars and
quarter, and she was knocked off to him. Fos-
ter said he only bid ten dollars and 5. said he
bid ten and quater They got to disputin,' and
| thought enough was said for man to fight on,
but Foster took it. They kept on jowerin', and
at last ). told Foster he'd he - Of he'd
scrupulate. Foster said he d be ef he
cOmboicate from what he said Well, about
this time felt dry, and went over to the dog
gerry with several. and We all tuck a stiff drink,
tuck mine with sweetnin' j Judge. Well, Noel
Hales seemed hurt about not gittn' the SOW 80
| says, Noel, let's have some music to make Us
fell better Sez he, Ben, know you are a
friend 20 me, and eff you II git Abe Lard to play
. Cotton eyed-Joe,' III treat to half pint
Well, in time we hearn the fuss over the way,
and went out, and who should we sec but s.
lying down on the pizzer, and Foster as pale as
skinned milk. Ser l, Men let's have fair
fight Some one said, Ben, they've already
fit ~
" Mr.. - did you see the fight"
-" Well, squire, you rather got mo thar
The fact is sometimes git discOmb bobolated and
my remembrance amt very clare; but, one
thing I'm sure of, Judge, and that is Noel
treated eff be didn't I'll be -
Here the State informed him that ho could
stand aside, and the Court not happening to
hear the oath, the witness was permitted to
retire amid the suppressed laughter of the
whole court room-BrandOR RspHJLiean.
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Two NEW AND HANDSOMELY FIN
Il Ished residence on street, bet cen nth and
18th streets, and valuable building Lot on north g
street. between ]lth and 18th streets est at private
sale.-The subs orlber mas for private sale two new
ami hands Omey flushed three story ana basement
srIck DwstiIng Houses, 23 by 81 contain ng l3r oms
each, with are manties, fixtures hot and cold
water ostern in the yard O.. cOmpri sing every re-
qulrement for comfort and elegance.
Also part OF Lot No. @, in Square No. so, 'front.'
ing Is feet north g, between II and 18th streess
running hack 100 feet.
erms liberal. J. e.. Mcguire. Auct
ma } cost and Conn Merchant
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I RANCK TAYLOR.

SEVENTH VOLUME BANCROFT'S HIS
~ tory OF the United States, being that portion of
the Revolution preceding July 4th. l776. this day
published
4 Nf.
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TNO MATILDA FOnLER. JOSEPH EHR-
l MANTROUT AND CHRISTIAN EHR-
MANTROur, HIS WIFE, JOSEPH KLEIN
DELIZ AND MARY KLEINDEITZ. HIS
WIFE, AND WILLIAM FOWLER AND ALL.
OTHERS WHOM THIS NOTICE OF CON
DEMNATlON MAY CONCERN:
lOu are hereby notified that the Hon. William NJ.
Merrlck, Assistant Judge of the Circuit Court of
the District of tolumhia has this day, on my app-
cation, a the authorized agent the United States,
issued his warrant, directed to the Marshal of the
saId District, commanding HIM to summon juty of
elgh' cen good and aw ful men. tn meet our land
called Lots Nos. 70 and 81 of Fox tract, by what
soeyer name or names the same may be called,
living in the County of Washington in the Distinct
of Columbia, and west of Georgetown and north of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal on FRIDAY. the
lith day O May, (858,) at IL O'Clock IN the fore
noon of said day, for the purpose of valuIng and
con6emnng part of said lots of ground az OF an
absolute estate In peIpetuity, in the said United
states. for the use OF the Washington Asueduct.
and assessing all damages whloh the owners thereof
shall SUSAN by reason of the said United States
cutting and constructing the said Washington
Aqueduct through said piece of land; when and
whereyou will attend If to you 1t shall seem meet.
Nj. G. MEIGS,
Captain of Engineers, Chief Engineer
Washington Aqueduct.
Washington CITY. April ., 1889. ap 2a-d2w
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ga II z. EDES, Trustee,
At Pairo Il NOurse's Banking House,
ma 5-eoSv opposite Treasury Uepartrpent
A ,DEsiRABL.E FARM IN CELPEpER

A DESIRABLE FARM IN CELPEPER
"A COUNTY, VA, FOR ShLE.-The Editor of
the Evening S:ar authorized to sell, on very oc-
oommodatng terins and at low price, one of
the most desirable farms in the Connty Of CulDep-
or. u contains about so acres, of which 20 are
woodland and tn residue arabls land. IN fine CON
dItlon fer cultivation ThIs tract is situated abont
three mill from. Cup Court House. II ha upon
IT p email dwelling house and ordinary farm build
lGes All the Srahie land not in cultivation is well
sat IN grass. 70 gentiem seek a country
idencc this farm offers attractions not surpassed If
equalled IN Piedmont Virginia. building sIte pom
the farm commands a fine mountain prospect and a
view of the surrounding country for many miles.
The sol is of Xceilent original qua ty, and pecu-
lIary TO the production of wheat, and Is at
present IN a good state of Improvement. The owner
will sell 1T for less than it's value, If early pllcaton
is made. Persons wishing 10 purchase will please
lior of the star. an @ Iawtf
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no YOU WISH TO ECONOMISE !-Then bs
- sure 10 buy custom made shoes instead OF shoes
made like Plndar's razors. to sell. not TO wear.
SHOES, especially Ladies and ChIldren's made BY
the subscriber ofthe very best materials 10 be OBJ
tanned IN this country. They never rip. and are
usually complained OF, If ever, account of wearing
too loug.
He Is now ready to supply all in Washington, Who
really desire to economlxe, with the finest and most
highly finished SHObS, CATERS. BOOTS,
SLIPPERS, DO, as well SIS with the strongest snd
heaviest kind of Chdren's School or every day
Shoes, intended for durability and hard service, and
vhon last, Also includes Servants Shoes and Boots,
strongly made, yet handsomely finished, and waI-
raDted to every purchaser.
HIS prices are but trine more than the cost of
those OF bsd work and material while his work out
wcars them four times over.
DIR. Frsrklln never bought poor article, nor can
any one become thrifty uho does ~.
All shonld call and te.t the rubscrlbers work for
themselves. CHARLES WEIRMAN,
an Ally I5th street, near n.
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Washlnst toa Stove l1nufactuTy,
southeast cOraer Pa. ave. and llth ST..
ma S-eO2w Ilntell WaEhInPtnn. ID. &.
E.-FURNITUREm-F URNI
Il TERE!,,

E!-FURNITUREM-F URNI
Il TCRE!!
Now in store the most complete assortment Of
CABINET FtRNlTuRE ever offered toa
the pnb.lc, embracing every article necessary W
to furnish q house from the kitchen 10 the t2Q
tic, To which cordially invite all VITO are inI IH
want Of urHturc :" give me- a CALI promising
bargains To all.
Handsome PSr!or Suites, covered with BrOcateIle,
comprising Tete-a tete Sofas, > Arm Chairs,
and X eCepii4n Chairs,
Back Walnut and Mahogany paror Suites in halr
Rosewood. Walnut and Mahogany Redsteads,
Walnut and Mahogany Marble top Bureaus IN great
Walnut end Mahogany Marble top washstands,
BacS Walnut " Grdrolas, beautifully carved,
OAK, Walnut and Mahogany Marble top SIdebOsrds,
bracket back.
Oak. " ainut, Mahogany Marble top Sidebcards,
Enclosed Walnut CoHmode and Parlor Desks
Walnut and Mahosauy Etsgeres or Whatnois
Marine top and other Cottage Sets, from $50 to
Sl75,
Mahogany, Walnut aud Oak Extension Tables
Mahogany aud W aluut Marble top Centre Tables,
Mahogany, Walnut and Iron Hat Racks,
Walnut and Mahogany Easy Chairs, IN hair, cloth,
and Gather, Wa nut snd Mahogany Rockers,
Walnut Dinins and Office Chairs. han ."ms ,rlu
Rush blttom Reception Chs rs, Cane Chairs
ana Rockers. of every style and price, Chid-
fuckers celebrated Spring -slat Beds, Gilt frame
and other Looking Glasses, Tete-a-tete Sofas
Lounge Bedsteads AID other Lounges Iron
Redstcats and iron Washstands Feather Beds,
HaIT and HUsk Mattresses. Common Bureaus
Wardrcbes and Nashstsnds, Bsdsteads, Sal,ou
Tables, WashsInks. TowoI Racks, Washstands.
Work Tables, Walnut and Mahogany Cubbs
and Cradles. Walnut and Mahogany Bookcases
Piano stools. Trund Becsteads, Settee Cra-
dies, CampstOols.
AGENTS for Grover K Baters celebrated Sewing
Machines. G.. w. BOTELER,
No. sls, Iron Hall, Pa avenue.
ap 5-2awew between 9Th and 10Th SITS.
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INTERIOR DECORATIONS.

Persons renovating their houses will find at No.
4Sb lth street, good assortment of FIR ENCH and
AMERICAN PAPER ERHANGINGS, embracing a
handsome assortment OF Gold Papers, Borders, Pa
pers In Imitation Of Oak, Walnut, Rosewood. O.;
also, variety of Gold Band and Common Window
Shades:,6. Z, and feet long Fireboard Prints,
Shade Trimmings, Picture Cord and Loups, Paper
Curtains. &c.
Orders for Paperhanging executed with skill and
dispatch.
" indow Shades of every description in store or
made to order. j. MAKkRITER,
No. 436 18th street, doors shove
ma S-2w| Odd Fellows Hall.
NEW LEATHER AND FINDING STORE,
435 1sHth Street West.
The subscriber having opeI ed store IN the above
branch Of business, would respectfully invite shoe
makers in Washing ton md the surrounding county
TO call and examine has stock, consisting III part Of
Oak and Hemock Tanned Sole Leath French
Calf KIN of variety Of make also, American do.,
Butt Leather. Wax, Upper and SPLITS; also Eng
llsh and French l.astlEss, Moroccos, and balloons
of every quality and shade.
Having concluded To sell exclusively for cash. l
am determined ~ make quick sles and small profits
Shoemakers Wi find it to their advantage to call
and examine for themselves before purchasing else
where. r. J. DARRAGH,
S-i5.T 10th street west,