The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-05

Not than 600 votes Stale 0Cefs,
the Stanton Territorial law 1isregarded in the count
they not given the constitutional provisions
and restraint possible to be exercised them
General Calhoun combining himself strictly TO his mniste
rial functions only those which the
upequvoca impress Of legality and consttutonaty upon
their face.
cannot give you the exact vote for State officers but
the majority, though not large, was decided This give
upon the same authority whence ! received the above
returns
From the enclosed certificate il would appear tnat
strenuous efforts had been used by the republican party
TO change the result even by means Of personal coercion
Mr Garrett OF the judges OF election, teses TO
rest OF himself, and of his having whilst in durance
ceyed propositions to that effect but refer you to the
certihcste:-
Territory of Kansas County Of johnson. me-
SAMUEL saters, personally appeared Theodore Garrett
who beng sworn says that on the 1lth day of January
he arrested in eavenworth county, under as
said, a warrant and taken ID Lawrence by an armed
party Of ten eleven and while he under arrest
by Of the free State party in Lawrence and he
thinks by man named Ewing) which poll book should
be made so that Gen. Calhoun would receive it, which
deponent beng DURANGO told him or them he supposed
would be all right. THEODORE F. GARRETT
Sworn to and subscribed before me- this 18th day Of
January, 1858. SAMUEL a. SALrERs, J. p.
The following certificate OF the Judges and Clerks would
show the to be sputable;-
Territory gf Kansas, County Of Lelrengorh-The I'M
officers and members Of the State legislature held at the
precinct known as Delaware Agency on the 4h day OF
By Of said election correct and genuine and
that any statement made by as to the vote Of
said precinct only be determined as to lis truth or fall
sy by reference TO said returns made by US ~ mana
gers and clerks Of said election at said precinct.
THEODORE +. GARNET, Judges.
JAMES c. GRINTER,
VIC. WILSON, lu.,x.
JAMES FINDLEY, ''e'Ns'
Territory of Kansas, County Of Johnson.-Before me
Samuel Ssers acting Justice OF the Peace, and for
the county and Territory Aforesaid personally appeared
liam c Wilson and james Fndey, who being sworn. de-
poseth and saith that the foregoing statement Ia true TO
the best Of their knowledge and belief.
OF January, A. n, 1855 SAMyxi n. SALINAS, J. p.
Jack Henderson, who was arrested more than week
ago and taken to Lawrence has through COUNSEL petit
toned Judge ecompte for writ Of habeas corpus which
learn will be issued to-day, and he will be brought 10
Ieavenworth for examination.
Several OF the parties who have been arrested
suing legal RENE dies fer redress.
suits have slready been instituted against the Marshal
and bis securities learn from Of the counsel pro-
scouting understand that Gen Lane Is reading 10 the
public letters from Mr. Parrot urging him 70 keep up the
agitation and maintain the position OF the Topeka or Law
legislature and TO persevere In his course OF ress
10 democratic party that he would be sustained
by amount OF and munitions, and any number
OF the people Of the East that had conversed with the
Eastern representatives Washington, and was assured
by them that everything should be supplied which was
necessary to achieve the supremacy Of the republican
party in Kanfas. can scarcely believe this true, FULL
but has been told me by gentleman Of high respecta
bty, who says he heard lane read the letters Mr. Par
rot can set himself right, he has been msrepresented
Kickapoo continues quiet. company Of soldiers have
been guarding the Land Office for more than month past
and no dstur bance Of any kind has occurred.
Gen Whitfield has stood at his post firmly and faith.
fully through all the agitation and excitement, and has
wholly absalned from any participation 10 the political
conflicts which have disturbed the quiet OF this neigh
borhood. Although advised at one time TO close the
o,e and retire with the records 10 the fort for safety he
repe that bis duty required bin 20 be here and 20 keep
the office open. He did when but few would, and
has always afforded every facility TO the people Of the
country pre- empt their homes His course throughout
has been cminenty proper and praeworthy. Governor
Woodson u temporarily absent on business.
The principal lawyers in attendance upon the Office en-
ployed In the investigation OF disputed claims, Gen.
Bella Hughes and Judge Hudgns The business Of the
Office goes regularly, although many persons are kept
away by the terrible reports of and carnage which
are still ailoat In regard 70 kickapoo.