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The Kanzas news., 1858-09-11
For The NEWS,
Lecompton in Fort Scott.

Lecompton IN Fort Scott.
On the 4th of January there were SO
votes polled against the Lecompton Consti-
tuition, in Fort Scott, and three hundred
and seventy-six votes were polled for State
officers under the Lecompton Constitution.
On the Cd day of August there were 80
votes polled at the same place against the
English proposition and nineteen for it,
This shows slight falling off of the Free
State vote, and also short-coming in the
Pro Slavery vote. The latter is to be ae-
counted for in all of three ways: First, the
Pro Slavery party never could count 376
legal voters in the whole of Bourbon coun-
ty, much less in Fort Scott and vicinity
Second, some Nationals voted for State Of
icers in January, for they were then Le-
compton men. Third, some Pro Slavery
men did not go to the polls on the Cd of
August. There are, should guess, about
100 Pro Slavery voters in Bourbon county,
and about 600 Free State voters: Quite a
change has taken place, you see, since the
4th of January. X. Y. 4.
The Kanzas news., 1858-09-11

home. Passing through those broad Neo-
sho bottoms which are alike the envy and
admiration of all who see them. we could
realize how futile it were 10 attempt to give
description of them equal at all to their
merits. We shall not attempt it. Arrived
nome at noon; and whatever may be the
pleasures of a trip asOay from Emporia, it is
nothing compared to the pleasure of get
ting back again.
The Kanzas news., 1858-09-11

From Australia the news is all about gold.
The yield in the gold fields during the last
year has been such as to intimate that there
is permanent golden harvest to be reaped
in that land. if not as long as the human race
lasts, at least ample for the satisfaction of
few generations. A splendid nugget of
9.917 ounces had been picked up in one of
the diggings. A-snug fortune. the result
of mornings hunt.
The Kanzas news., 1858-09-11

Now, Mr. Calhoun who was considered
good authority by the leading Democrats
last winter, was ready to sweaI-did swear,
we sbelieve-that about eighteen hundred
eight hundred at Shawnee, on several oeca-
sions within year What is the disease
among the Democracy out there Gin
cin1adti Commercial.
The Kanzas news., 1858-09-11

The INTEREST Law IN MINSEsoTA.-On
the 9th inst, the bill fixing Is per cent.
per annum as the utmost limit of interest in
Minnesota. was passed finally by the House
concurring in the Senate amendment. This
is. we believe, a higher legal rate of interest
than prevails in any other State, and will
probably have the effect, as was intended, to
draw banking capital thither.
The Kanzas news., 1858-09-11
For The NKws.
Butler County peIeeata -convention.

Butler County Delegate Convention.
A Delegate Convention was held at Chel-
sea, Butler county, Kansas, on Tuesday,
August 31st, 1858, at o'clock P. NJ for
the purpose of choosing Delegates 70 attend
Convention called TO meet at OttumW wa,
September sist. 1858; also to nominate of
fcers for the purpose of organizing Butler
county.
r. W. Woodruff, J. G.. Lambden, and
n. s. Storrs were chosen Delegates to attend
said Convention at Ottumwa.
The following persons were nominated as
members of the Board of Supervisors: j.
T. Donaldson, Chairman; j. S. White and
William Woodruff; !; Harrison Wheat, Town
ship Clerk; Israel Scott, Township Treas
urer; Mike Perkins, Mr.. Pinkston, L. Nj.
Pratt, and Mr.. Martin. Justices of the Peace;
John E. Lanum, P G. D. Morton, Mr.. Co
nant, James Cole, Constables; James Den
yer, Assessor.
BUTLER COUNTY ORGANIZATION.
On Wednesday. September lst, 1858. the
meeting was called to order between and
10 O'Clock A. II. by n. S. Storrs, who is
sued the call for said meeting. Owing to
the prevailing sickness of the people of said
county, but few were in attendance While
the balloting for Township officers was pro-
ceeding. the following resolution was offer
ed by n. S. Storrs
Reeolved, That the best interests of the
people of Butler county imperatiyely re-
| quire that said county should be organized
in due form of law, and that in accordance
with the circular of Hugh S. Walsh, Secre-
tary of Kansas Territory, it is expedient
that the legal voters of the county here in
convention assembled, recommend to the
Territorial Executive suitable persons to fill
the several county Offices in said county.
The resolution was seconded by R. w.
Woodruff, and adopted.
Mr.. J. s. White then moved that ballot
be taken for said county officers, and that
the meeting then recommend to the Cover
nor the several persons who shall receive
the highest number of votes. The motion
being seconded by VIM. Woodruff, was
adopted. The meeting then proceeded 10
ballot, which resulted as follows:
For Probate Judge, n. s. Storrs; Clerk
of Board of Supervisors, r. w. Woodpuff
Register of Deeds, R. W. Woodruff lCoun-
ty Attorney, J. R. Hayes; Sheriff, DIR. Lu-
ellen; Coroner, DR.. P. G. Barrett; County
Treasurer. Israel Scott; Surveyor, DR.. M
R. Leonard.
On motion of Charles jefferson it was
unanimously resolved that we do most hear
tiIy recommend the several persons above
named, who received the highest number Of
votes, as suitable and proper candidates for
the offices set to their respective names, and
we, the legal voters of Butler county, do
most respectfully pray the Governor to ap-
point and commission them.
At 5 O'Clock P NJ, the business being
completed, the meeting adjourned sine die
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Douglas says that twenty five vars ago
he entered Winchester. H.. poor boy.
with his coat on bis arm and not dollar
in his pocket. He is, at the end of quar-
ter of century, then. a poor fellow still,
accused of having turned his coat and not
having eight real principles in his heart or
pocket. There is some reference to his final
fale in the initials of his Names A d.
Louisville Journal Hs
The Kanzas news., 1858-09-11
RALr1noRE AaAIN D1seRAcsn Rr YIo

BALTIMORE AGAIN DIsGRAcED BIZ VIo-
LENcE.-A most disgraceful affair occurred
in Baltimore on Tharsdav last One of the
daily papers-the Er-hange-saw proper to
comment on the acts of one of tie police
men. a man named John English. when he.
with gang of his friends. visited the Office.
which is in the most public part of the city.
and IN broad day. assaulted the men in the
counting room. broke up the furniture. de-
stroyed the books. and even attacked and
shot at strangers who happened to be in the
Office.
The Kanzas news., 1858-09-11

A friend in Linn county writing to us on
business, under date of Aug. Esd, appends
a note to his letter, in regard to Lecomp-
ton, as follows:
Lecompton! OH Lecompton Well,
the people attended the funeral, - and while
only some 1890 shed tears over this politi
cal monster. 10000 spat upon the loath-
some corpse.
Wonder if old Buck" wants an add
tiondl demonstration of Popular Sover-
eighty from Kansas, very soon if SO,
/ think We can accommodate him. What
viii be the next scheme of Eillany 'shatched''
by the old tyrant of the White House p
We may look for something new.
Ever yours, = D.
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Overt act of the Cable.

The Atlantic Gable has at last committed
the covert act.' 1t has furnished news
.'the facts''-froni the other hemisphere,
ahead of the ''last steamer" Il brings the
important intelligence of peace between
England and China. The grandeur and
wonders of the fact, and the apparent future.
of the telegraphic union of Europe and
America. grows and brighteus upon the
public mind every day Gin. Consnaereiat.
The Kanzas news., 1858-09-11

"spread Eagle" Perrin. Gov. Walkers
private friend. has turned up like 3 gam
bler's jack-from the bottom-and has
made speech at cable celebration. at
Great Darlington, Mass. sos
The Kanzas news., 1858-09-11

IF the mortality among Democrats has
been as great throughout the country as in
Kansas, according to the returns of the
late election, as compared with those of
October and January last, why, Democracy
has pretty much died out. tthe precincts
of Oxford and Shawnee, at the late election.
the result was as follows;
The Kanzas news., 1858-09-11

resented u.igias-eb.ain- their rights. They
have been Justly scorned and rebuked by
the people.
Now We want men of a different stamp.
There are many abuses and errors to correct
in the legislation of last winter, and we want
men of talent to do these things. If there
are any good lawyers IN the district we
should have them by all means. The Con-
vention must discard all favoritism, and
nominate men of fitness for the position
The people demand it, and they will be
obeyed
The Kanzas news., 1858-09-11

A fire occurred in ST. Joseph. No., on
the night of the 18th ult., which destroyed
over sso.oOo worth of property.
The Kanzas news., 1858-09-11
] O r s Al E.

Il Eighty acres pre-empted land, on Ehhn
is good hewed log house, good wei ot Ea3'
10 acres under fence, II acres corn, and othef ID
provements-with which will be sold 2 acres uh,
Der, near by-several head of hogs, cows
steers, dc. Said premises are situated ~ TrSS
from Efnporia, between the Cottonwood and Seo-
sho. There's bargain in the above Call On
c. V. ESKRIDGE
Emporia, Ang. %, '5e.-tf
.1eO ACRES PRE-EMPTED LAND, adjo.n-
lou ing the town site of Emporia, for sale ehear
aug22tf G. V. ESKRIDGE
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MARYLAND NEWS.
ALLEGHANY COUNTY.

\ man giving his name rs Henry Bezcl, was ar
rested at Flintstone, on Thursday last for passing
the toll gate on the Baltimore Pike, near that place
with hore and buggy without paying toll. After
his arrest, his actions and conflicting reports con
corning himself led those who arrested him Iessrs
}. TroXell, the gate keeper and w. II. Elbin, CON
stable to believe that something was wrong They
therefore examined him. and found upon his person
large dirk knife stained with blood, lot of false
keys, &c. He wore black wig, and on removing
it, he exhibited a red head of hair closely cut lie
was brought before Justice Gonder, who committed
him fer a further hearing Iontay afternoon,
last. What makes the case of exciting inter
est, is that the same man was identified in pass
ing Cumberland the evening before the arrest with
another man in the buggy; this man is missing.
Officers Keller, kindlc and Wiclard went over
the road between this place and the second toll gate
yesterday on search; they could find nothing ex-
cept large stain Of blood in the pike between the
farms of Messrs. Bucy and Brooks, in a lonely place
on the road. The blood spot about one foot in
diameter, which even the heavy rains had not
washed out They searched the premises around,
but could find no other traces.
A man named John II. Poland recently started a
store in Frostburg his stock wanting replenishing,
about four weeks since he went to Baltimore, with
several forged letters of recommendation. purport-
ing to be from Messrs. Thomas Wright VIM Hum
bcrston and Others On these letters of rccommenda-
tion he bought goods Of Messrs. Young Il Carson,
Kephart, Darby d Son. and John Gephart, to the
amount Of loo. They required notes of Po-
land at four months, and drew them up ready for
endorsement. Poland returned to Frostburg
with the notes, and duly remitted them to the re-
spective parties with endorsements of Wright and
Iumbertson. Soon after the receipt of the notes
Mcssrs. kephart, Darby d Sons notified the endor-
sers OF the fact, who were, of course, astOnished
that their names should be on notes Of Poland's,
and Immediately informed the parties interested
that their names had been forged. The matter thus
leaked out too for Poland, who hastily gather
cd all the available funds he could, command, and
decamped for parts unknown. The Baltimore par
ties have levied on the few remaining goods, which
will be sold for their Cumberland CioiJian.
CANAL DAM.-The latest news from Dam No. A
was received on Saturday evening, at which time
Supt. Stone says there was feet too much
water in the river to admit of his beginning opera
tions to repair the breach Since that letter was
written, the water has risen foot or two more.
The ''strike' Of the canal boatmen has not vet
been settled. The canal just now is not in nayi-
gable condition, and consequently neither the boat
men nor companies have made any ovcrturcs tend
ing towards settlement.
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LATEST NEWS.
TELE GR A NJ S
RECEIVED ATTHEO OFFICE OF THE
DAILY EXCHANGE.
ARRIVAL OF THE ARAGO.
FOUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE

New YORK, June 15.-The steamer Arago, with Liver
pool advices to the % inst, has arrived.
The steamer Europa arrived out on the 1s, and the
steamer Vanderbilt the ID.
The news by this arrival is mostly embraced in the
accounts received per steamer Nova Scotian via Cape
Race.
The Atlantic telegraph fleet expected to return to
Plymouth on 4th of June previous to their final depar
turc
Reinforcements are to be sent to Canton.
The British Minister at Florence had suddenly re-
turned.
Schamyl was collecting fresh troops
violent conflict had occurred between the Crcassians
and the Russians which five hundred of the latter were
killed
In addition to the statement heretofore received in re
gard the remarks of Mr. Fitzgerald in Parliament on
the subject of the British aggressons, he said that the
British Government had signied to the Government of
the United States that they ready TO adopt such
the latter might suggest to meet the difficult
ties the fact that savers almost invariably hoist the
American flag
MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL, June 2-Cotton-sales of the three davs
IL 900 bales Sales SPECTATORS 900 bales and 900
bales for export market very dull. Richardson Spence
say it is difficult to make sales at decline of 116d%
Manchester advces unflyorable with slight de-
cline.
Brcadstus dull the market closing with declining
tendency Richardson Spence quote The harvest pros
poets are favorable and Flour is very dull though nom
nally unchanged Wheat very du-prices easier though
quotations unchanged Corn-Yellow is firm at 3ls Cd
white is dull at 3is
Provisions.-The market is steady. Beef has slight
y declined especially lower qualities. Pork is quiet
Bacon is firm. Lard is duh and all qualities slightly de
clined
PrOducc.-sugar is dull Coffee is quiet. Turpentine
is steady
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C0NGR ESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.


Special Session of the United States Senate.
WASHINGTON, June 15-Pursuant to the proclamation
of the President the Senate met to-day at noon
The proclamation read
Mr. GREEN presented the memorial of Benjamin W Per
kns, of Worcester Massachusetts, setting forth that in
june 1852 he made contract with the Russian Govern
ment throughss minister at Washington for $50 tons of
gunpowder and thirty five thousand arms and he
asks redress at the hands of this Government 1t was re
ferrcd to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mr. MASON called up his resolutions relative to British
aggressons, which occasoned long and interesting dis
cussion, in which Messrs. Mason, Benjamin, Cingman
Dooltttle, Mallory and others participated.
Mr. MASON said that the aggressons have been contin
ued but that there to believe that they were
in consequence of any instructions. He thought it
important that the views of the Senate should be
now.
Mr.. WADE, while condemning the the British
cruisers thought nevertheless that the of the lat
ter was pursued with agood motvehat of putting down
the slave trade.
Mr. BENJAMIN said it was obvious to all that visitation
practically the right of search. 1t could be con
ceded for it would render Great Britain mistress the
seas.
The Government also announced that if the alleged
outrages American vessels well founded an i'm
mediate explanation would be made.
Mr.. CLINGMAN remarked that the President and the
in vindcaon of Commodore Paulding, and that Great
Britain would point to this a justification of her
cruisers.
Mr.. DooLITTLE replied, conending that Commodore
Pauldng had not violated the constitution and laws of the
United States, the laws of nations.
Mr.. MALLORY fully satisfied that the instructions
under which the British cruisers acting were issued
in 1916 1t thing but the increased number
them has attracted attention He read from a dispatch
from Secretary Marcy to show the position the American
Government on the question.
Mr. DOUGLAS, having the floor, denounc the recent
Democratic Convention Illinois bogus affair and
launched off generally in remarks about political affairs in
that State
Mr.. BArARD went into an argument to show that the
position of Chancellor Kent wrong and argued that
visitation and search the same the being depen
dent on the other.
Without concluding the question: the Senate went into
Committee on Executive business.
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Police Intelligence.

Officers Hutton and Meads arrested Monday night
man named Christopher Monk having in his possession
lot of guano supposed to have been stolen He was
locked up in the station house, and had hearing ycser
day before Justice Audoun. The officers previously had
searched Monk house and found guano hid in the
garrett under the flooring and appeared that bag
te article had been taken from lot stored In warehouse
on the wharf belonging to Mr. Hooper. The magistrate
committed the accused for trial before Court
Elizabeth Ann Waters tcoloredl arrested Mon
dy night ny officer Sullivan, charged with stealing lot
0 ped ticking and wearing apparel belonging to Elijah
Finder Committed for Court by Justice Welsh
John usch was arrested yesterday by constable Souder
Justice Griffin. =
Washington Moon was arrested yesterday by officer
Duncan for assaulting with knife John Duncan Held
on security for Court by Justice Audoun
Patrick Quinn was arrested yesterday by officer Davis
charged with breaking open the trunk of Kate Quinn
ing her clothes and threatening to kill her Committed
for Court by Justice Mearis
, George jackson was arrested by officer Maloney, for
throwing brick Fined 81 and costs by Justice Marrow
Richard didS Mickey Clark, notorious vagalond was
arrested yesterday afternoon by officer Bailey assault
ing and striking Mr. John W. Gallup, and committed for
court by Justice Shipley,
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PHILADELPHIA NEWS-JUNE Is.

The water in the Schuylkill has rapidly receded,
and all the wharves once more visible. A mum
Der of canal boats left on the banks by the re-
ceding water and yesterday tow boats were en-
gagged in hauling them into the water The damage
accomplished by the storm and reshet can now be
very nearly ascertained. j. S. Keen & Sons wharf
on Bridgewater street, below Market was swept
of, involving loss of about 81 ,00O McIIvan Il
Brother lose $4,000 by the destruction of their
lumber wharf, below Market street. About 500
Shaw & White, at Lombard street. At one time
this wharf was five feet under water. Mr.. James
Harper lost nearly one hundred cords of wood from
his wharf, near Christian street.
The floor of the retort house of the Spring Gar
den Gas Works was under water during portion
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Court Of Appeals of Maryland.
L. !

ANNAPOLIS, June 1Ith, 1858.
No. T. VIM. Keighcr, W. b. Duvall, and T. e. Duyall
rs. The Savage Manufacturing Company. Appeal from
the Superior Court of Baltimore city further argued
and concluded by Schley for the appellants.
No. 2l John !. l%ckart CS Daniel H. McPha Lottery
Commissioner. Appeal from the Superior Court Baltf-
more city Lc Grand, Ch j. delivered the opinion of this
Court. Order reversed and writ prayed ordered and
proccdcndo awarded.
No. 2G. Joseph W. Brown, Virginia Brown and others
essces rs. Rcbecca Brown. Appeal from the Circuit
Court Of St Mary's county Tuck, J., delivered the
opinion of this Court Judgment affirmed.
ANNAPOLIS, June 18th, 1858.
No. 26. Samuel Il. Schindcl rs. Andrew J. Schindel
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Washington county
Chief Justice lie Grand delivered the opinion affirming
the judgment appealed from in this case.
No. g. NJ. u. Green US VIM II. PurnelI, COMPTROLLER of
the Treasury Appeal from the Circuit Court for Anne
Arundel county Was argued by Thos. s. Alexander fol
the appellant and n Brewer of Jno for the appellee
No. 27. NJ. G. Cockey garnshec of n eister u.s. Levi
Lcister Appeal from the Circuit Court Carroll county
Tuck Justice delivered the opinion Of this Court Judg
mcnt reversed and no procedendo
No. TO- State Of Maryland Albert Reed free ncgro)
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Cecil county was sub
mitted by Vickers for the appellant upon written argu
ment.
No. 2S. Josiah Hughes as. Samuel Jackson (negro).
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Dorchester county
Chief Justice lie Grand delivered the opinion of this Court
Judgment affirmed.
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WASHINGTON, June l5.-Thc War Department has re
ceyed no later dates from Utah than those from Governor
Cumming. The views of of the officers of the army
as expressed in letters went into Salt Lake Cy
too hastily That he has been deceived that Mormon
friendshipis not to be relied upon. 1t will be rccoected
that the army was sent to Utah posse cOmqtus sub
Ject to the orders of Governor Cumming and cannot move
without his direction. No developments were re,
ceived by the last arrival.
The army will move recently directed branching of
to such intermediate localities require protection
Lieut. Richardson has arrived at the British Legation
with dispatches from the British Admiral Bermuda
Orders have been given against further interference with
American ships and the StyX has been recalled to Halifax
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of Sunday, and considerable damare was OCCASION
ed thereby. large number of barrels of coal tar
were washed away. At Manayunk, the water also
found itsway into the dyehouse of themi of Messrs
Camden E Somerset, and destroyed about 81 600
worth of dycstuff.
Conshoh0cken also suffered somewhat by the
storm. Three canal boats, which had been 1h0ored
to one of the wharvcs, were sunk. A boat loaded
with lime broke her fastening and drifted over
the draw near ConshOhocken, and was dashed to
pieces.
The exhibition now being held upon the grounds
of the Agricultural Society at Chestnut Hill was
largely attended yesterday. The exercises to-day
will consist of trials of speed by single and double
harnessed horses. There will be fine collection of
ponies and their equpages. The horses that will
contend for premiums will be such in public
trials have never trotted mile in less than 40,
while others will trot whose time has never been
In each contest Tomorrow a trial of speed comes
oil between the world-renowned horses, Lancet and
Flora Temple.
An effort is now being made by Associations in
this city, bearing the of Washington, to build
monument to Washington, in Washington Square,
the corner stone of which was laid on the 22d OF
February, 1882 or 1888. Several meetings have
been held at the last of which, ten Associations
were represented by delegates, and Il Committee
was appointed to draft a constitution and bylaws
for permanent organization, and Il report will be
made on the 23d inst Among the propositions for
raising funds, was one recommending the formation
of an Association to be composed of those who bear
the name of George Washington, and those bearing
the name of Washington only.
The case of J. w. q Il. B. Underhill Directors Of
the Shamokin Bank, charged with a conspiracy tc
deiraud Mr.. n. Jones, came up on further hearing
| yesterday, before Alderman Ogle, but in conse
quence of the absence of MIR. JONES' the prosecutor
the defendants were discharged.
The number of permits issued for the erection o
buildings, from the 18th to the 18th inclusive, was
Al; Of which IS were for three-story dwellings,
two-StOry, l for n store, l a stable, and a hay
press. Eight of the threestory dwellings, are to bC
erected at Fifteenth and Washington streets. Tht
heavy rains at the close of the week had a depres,
sing effect upon building operations.