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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-20
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JULlUS CuESEBROUGH
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VTYOULD respectfully inform the inhabitante oil
w Davenport and vicinity that he has opened an
oaee directly the Davenport Gas DO ., In Asr-
wins Block on Perry, between Thlr and Fourth ss
for the transaction " Mechanical and Operative Dem
Sistry In ali its branches Having received nairuc-
Sifns from and during the rast year been sssocaie
with, one o. the most able practitioners in the East he
feels confident that any operations entfus ed TO him
viii be executed In = carefsl and skillfnl maDner -
He will be most happy TO show any who may favor
him Nth CALL his recommendations, which are OF
the highest character, and would invite the moot
critical examination upon all work commit ed " Dis
hands, All operations registered and warranted -
He solicts share OF the public PATRONAGE and takes
pleasure In submitting the fcIowif Y testimonial:
NEW IOspoS, Oct. %, 1851.
This may certify that DR. J. Chesebruugh has been
pupil Of mine In the study OF Dentistry, and that
during the past year, h. has operAtef with me In my
ofpoe In his professional ability have the greatest
cor ndence, and cordially recommend him to any
wishing such services A. those % careful AMI skill
full Dental Operator. Wv SHHFFiElD.
And also IN referring 70 hessrs.
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r. o. ISarned, DR.. W. W. aheffeli,
Hon Ebenezer Learned, learned,
DR.. Lewis BETTE, Rev Daniel Huntington.
w Browne DIV y Stoddard,
Of New London, Coun also to
Dr, Bsrrows, d burrows,
Hon J Cannon, DIR Bakrr,
DIR WitherWAx, Rev J ID Mason,
VII Gurey Rsq., Messrs Cook h Sargent,
Rev ID 7 Packard, Do True,
All harrow ESQ, VA Remington,
b Woodward, A i Mast,
q W Smith, PMerwn,
HY ~ ymaker, A W bailey FebGdtf
Rev q Masoun, Ohss Powers
JOS Lsmbrite. Jno N Rogers.
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Legal Notice.

STATE OF IOWA, &C In the District COURT OF
SCOTT COUNTY, Scott County.
JOHN d. COMSTOCK,
Assignee o: Loop b Allen,
The Kanzas news., 1858-03-06
The Election.

Although there is but one ticket in the
field in this county. and the triumph of Free
State principles is sure, yet the importance
of a full turnout of the voters of the coun-
ty is full as great as If there was an oppo-
sing party, and the result in doubt. The
vote cast at the coming election is to be
made the basis Of representation under the
Constitution to be framed by the Convention
elected at that time. Under the Territorial
form of Government we are disfranchised /,
and for this there will be no remedy for at
least another year, unless Kanzas is admit
ted into the Union as a State. If we are
admitted under the new Constitution, we
desire TO have full representation from the
''unrepresented' district in the first Legis-
lature that. assemblies under it. 1t is all
important, then, to have full turnout on
Tuesday next, if we would remedy the evils
consequent upon our present disfranchise-
ment. The remedy is in our own hands,
and we shall have but ourselves to blame if
we do not apply it. To the polls, then, on
Tuesday next, voters of Breckinridge coun-
ty, and show your full strength, that you
may obtain representation in proportion to
the population of the county.
The Kanzas news., 1858-03-06
The Madison County Convention.

We have not received the proceedings of
the Madison County Convention which was
held on Tuesday last at Eagle City, but learn
some of the particulars from a gentleman
present. About eighty persons were at the
meeting. Mr.. L. D. Bailey, of Russell, and
Forrest R. Page, of Florence, were the
principal candidates. Mr.. Page was nomi-
mated on the second ballot by large major
ity. The issue presented was that of the
change of County lines-Mr. Page being
opposed to any change, and Mr.. Bailey ia
voring it. Much dissatisfaction prevailed
at the result among Mr.. Bailey's friends
some of them avowing their intention to
bolt the nomination, because of the unfair
influence brought to bear on presenting the
subject of the change of county lines
The resolutions adopted were strong, breath
ing a truly Republican spirit throughout.
Since writing the above we have
received the proceedings af the Convention
and have learned that Mr.. g. D. Humphrey
has been brought forward as an independent
candidate in opposition to Mr.. Page. Mr..
Humphrey is a true man, of strong impul-
ses, generous, warm hearted, and honest
one who cannot be bought. Of Mr.. Page
we know nothing personally. He has the
reputation amongst his friends of being a
man of considerable talent and true Free
State principles. We could wish that our
neighbors of Madison county could act
unitedly; but let them keep principle be-
fore anion'' at all times
The Kanzas news., 1858-03-06
The Southwest.

We desire to direct the attention of those
intending to emigrate to Kanzas this season,
TO the country southwest of EmpoEis. and
which has as yet attracted but littie atten-
ton from emigrants. The Eeosho Valley
was the center of attraction last spring. and
the bulk of the emigration came hither. "A
few went farther on to the Yerdigris, and
some few to the Walnut and Whitewater:
but the settlements on those streams are yet
comparatively small. and there is plenty of
room for more.' The northern branch of
the Verdigris, situated about twenty miles
south of Emporia is tolerably thickly set
tied, and with an intelligent, energetic class
of people, who are fast developing the re-
sources of the country.
To the southwest, the first stream after
crossing the Cottonwood, is Indian creek,
about twenty miles from Emporia, branch
of the Cottonwood The timber here is not
very heavy and mostly young; the soil is
good and stone abundant. There have been
no claims taken on this creek.
The next stream is Walnut Creek, about
twenty miles farther. This is one of the
best streams In Southern Kanzas-elear,
sparkling, and ever running. The timber
is of an excellent quality and abundant.
The soil is rich and the face of the country
beautifully rolling. Springs are numerous
and stone for building is plenty. The Wal
nut offers inducements to settlers equal to
that of any other portion of Kanzas open
for settlement.
A few miles west of the Walnut is the
Whitewater, still larger stream and better
timbered, the country possessing all the at
fractions of that along the Walnut. But
few claims are taken on the Whitewater,
which viii support dense settlements. A
town called Towanda has been laid out on
the Whitewater, and we understand that a
mail route has been established to that point
from Emporia, by way of Bayard. on Indian
Greek, Chelsea and Eldorado on Walnut
Greek.
Southwestern Kanzas is undoubtedly the
best portion of the Territory now open for
settlement. The advantages of climate and
soil are superior to those of Northern Kan
zas, and Nebraska, while timber, stone and
coal are more plenty. Towns of Importance
viii spring up in the Southwest. and a few
years will witness a remarkable change,
as nowhere in Kanzas viii Mother Earth
yield more liberal return for labor bestow-
ed, than in the Southwest.
The Kanzas news., 1858-03-06
War at Fort Scott.

There are again rumors of wars at Fort
Scott. A large force of Missourians were
mastering on the border, close to Fort Scott
130 were in arms, under command of the
infamous Clarke, on Friday morning, two
weeks ago. We have since learned thai
quite number (reported to be 2O0) left
Clay and Jackson counties during the past
week, bound for that quarter, armed and
mounted.
Capt. Bayne, Lieut.. Bundy, and Mr.
johnson, of Fort Scott, were, we learn, in
Lawrence, soliciting help against the inva-
sion. A very fen, we learn, accompanied
them. Whether sufficient force to take
the field against these invaders will be col
lected, we cannot learn.
As further complication, two companies
of U. s. troops have been sent down there.
We suppose that they will get down there
as soon as the Border Ruffians have done
ali the mischief they want to do, and in time
to prevent the Free State men from getting
in arms in defence, or to punish the ma
rauders. That is the way the game works
now. The Border Rufians abuse the Free
State men and plunder them. As soon as
Free State force gets under arms to punish
them, the troops interpose. To help the
matter, the late Territorial Legislature re-
pealed the Territorial militia law, or did
what was worse, altered it so as to leave all
control of the militia in the hands of Den
yer.
The Kanzas news., 1858-03-06
rhe Americus Convention.

The proceedings, of the Union Meessng,
held at AuaeEicus OF Tuesday last, viii be
found in another column. The turnout was
. Large one, there being about one hundred
and fifty persons present-being the largest
meeting ever held in the county. The usual
amount of excitement was displayed by the
different parties interested, but all ended
harmoniously. amid general satisfaction
the nominations having been declared unan-
imous. The apportionment of Delegates to
the different portions of the county was as
nearly fair as could well be under the cir
cumstances, and we believe reflect the wish
|es and views of large majority Of the
people of the county.
The County Committee chosen was large
one, but not more so than was necessary.
The persons composing it are the very best.
we believe, that could have been selected for
the position. They we're fairly chosen, and
represent all portions of the county.
The resolutions adopted are of the most
sterling kind. and show fully the views OF
the people in regard to the action of the
Territorial Legislature in the ''Minneola"
speculation, and the non-spportionment Of
the .'disfranchised Counties There is a
deep feeling of Indignation amongst the
masses of the people in regard to the base
betrayal of their interests by the Free State
Legislature. and they win assuredly put the
seal of their condemnation upon it.
"The party in this county has .'harmo-
nized" for the present; but how long this
harmony viii prevail we cannot tell. For
our part we desire to act in unison with the
entire body of our fellow-citizens; but
when to do SO we should be obliged to sac
ri6ce principle, we would rather the party
should split into thousand pieces.
The Kanzas news., 1858-03-06
The Progress of Freedom.

A few short months since, Rev. Pardee
Butler was seized by a gang of lawless cit
liens of the town of Atchison, stripped of
his clothing, tarred and feathered, put on a
raft and sent helplessly down the wild Mis-
souri,; and for what ? merely because he re-
speetfully, quietly, but firmly, claimed the
right of Free Speech. After these Atehi-
son fends had thus turned this noble man
helplessly adrift on what they hoped would
prove his watery grave, he fioated on his
frail bark down the rapid current a few miles
and effected landing in the forest on the
very spot where the hourishing town of
Sumner now stands on the very spot where
the following notice tells the Sons of the Pu-
ritans have planted Free Speech, Freedom
of Conscience and Freedom to Worship God:
a NOTICE.
Rev. Pardee Butler viii preach at Sumner, in
Massachusetts, Hail. on Friday and Saturday Eve
next, and on the Sunday following.
Sumner, Jan. 20, 1855.
Little did those howling fends of Atehi-
son think that their victim would safe
ly land only 6ve miles below, and in a few
months be listened to by the hardy sons. of
freedom. on the very spot, where he was so
fortunate as to land.-Suuaner Gazette.
The Kanzas news., 1858-03-06
The Investigat1ng committee.

By the latest advices from Washington it
appears that the House Committee to sim
vestigate" the history of the Lecompton
Constitution, appointed under Harris reso-
luton, has virtually refused to investigate
the matter. A resolution of Mr.. Morrill, to
send for certain persons and papers, was
negatived by a strictly party vote. The
committee intend to trust to such evidence
as President Buchanan may choose TO fur
nish them. Speaker Orr. in the first place,
appointed committee. the majority of
which was hostile to the objects for which
the committee was designed. This was in
violation of all parliamentary rule. The
party committee, thus indecorously made,
has completed the business by refusing to
send for the only evidence that could throw
light on the subject they pretend to inyesti-
gate.
When a small majority in Congress car
ried this measure of reference to a select
committee, the friends of Kanzas rejoiced,
and concluded that the Lecompton swindle
was dead. Not SO fast with rejoicing. The
oligarchy have determined to carry their
point, no matter what rules they may have
to violate. Speaker Orr has descended to
fill the place of a dishonorable partizan.-
The oligarehy will render the investigation
a dead letter Let us dismiss the idea that
the Rufian Democracy care for or need any
investigation" They are of those who
'sksaot0 better, but do aCorse"
The Kanzas news., 1858-03-06

PArENrs.-The patents granted citizens
of the United States for 1857 were distrib-
uted among the several States and Terrific
ries as follows:
:" New York 855, Massachusetts, 4ef,
Pennsylvania 314, Ohio S35, Connecticut
161, Illinois 119, New Jersey 81, Indiana
go, Virginia So, Maryland 81, Vermont 48,
Missouri A, New Hampshire Al. Kentucky
81, Michigan 35, Rhode Island So, Wis
consin 81, Maine 80, District of Columbia
80. Alabama 27. Georgia 20, Louisiana 80.
North Carolina ID, Tennessee IA, South
Carolina 12, Mississippi IL, Iowa IL, Del
aware 10, California z, Texas s, Arkansas
8, Minnesota 3, Kanzas /, United States
Army 2-totai g, 1868. ," SO
The Kanzas news., 1858-03-06
Lecompton in Congress.

..Leeompton" is fairly before the United
States Senate. It had been, hoped that
Douglas, as Chairman of the Committee on
Territories, would have succeeded in de-
tanning the swindling Constitution in the
hands of that Committee for some time, but
it is not so. We presume that the part of
the Committee that favors the Lecompton
swindle never consulted him, and prepared
their report TO present, altogether regardless
of his opinions or wishes. Three reports
were presented The majority report, re-
commencing the acceptance of the Lecomp-
ton Constitution; minority report, signed
by Collamore and one other Republican,
takes fair position for the people of Kan
zas. Douglas, alone, brings in third re-
port-a Toombs bill compromise, middle
or meaningless ground. He will not unite
with the Republican members. Neither
will he make a report in which they, with
any consistency, can unite with him. Dou-
glas, like Felix of New Testament memory,
is ''almost persuaded TO be Christian, -
but not quite. Although opposed to the
Lecompton wrong, he must get every other
man who is opposed to such wrong to bend
to his tortuous policy or he will not aid in
the right Neither is he in favor Of doing
justice unqualifedly. A suficiency OF
wrong must be mingled with it to give ii
the character of compromise, and to lend
il the very equivocal complexion of e'mod-
ern Democracy"
1t is reported that the Lecompton Con-
stitution is to be forced through the Senate.
where it has majority. and to be sent to
the Lower House, where it is to be forced
through by patronage and money-bought
votes, under the spur of the previous ques-
ton. s
Let US hope that success win not attend
this wicked plot against the liberties of Kan
zas and the peace of the Union. But while
it may be well not to shut out the hope that
patriotism and sense of duty are not dead
in the halls of national legislation, let us
still look to ourselves to see how we shall
meet such emergency. Let us also hope
that the spirit of Republican liberty is nei-
ther intimidsted by Federal power nor dead
ened by selfish pursuits. We could i'll de-
serve the inheritance of freedom bestowed
on us if We prove recreant to its call at such
an hour. If this wicked scheme triumphs,
We may rest assured that q fatal blow has
been struck at the stability of our Govern
ment. To our care has been confded not
only the liberties of Kanzas, but the liber-
ties of Republican America There is no,
a single manly heart throughout the length
and breadth of our common country but is
deeply interested in the struggle for civil
rights in which we are engaged; and many
an anxious eye is turned on US to see Eheth-
er we are indeed worthy of our heritage oi
freedom.
The Kanzas news., 1858-03-06
Territorial Items.

&ClI1slE1--i = S1-1SS
We learn from reliable authority. shati
the depot for Gosernment stores destined
for Utah, has been removed BY the Geaeral
Government from Fort LeaverNorth to Fort
Kearney, and the depot Sor stores destined
for New Mexico % Kanzas CIty.-Ledeen-
scorsh Times .see-ss-
Pat. LaughIin, somewhat notorious
Border Ruffian, who distinguished himself
by numbering Free State man, during the
disturbances, and who has Been latteriy
keeping doggery in Doniphan, had his es,
tabfishment broken up a few days ago. and
himself narrowly. escaped that Tetrisution
he so richly deserves.-IePe 1rs6ane.
Building at the capital is 10 be iTnrne-
diately commenced. The plan for hotel,
three stories high, and fronting seventy
FIVE feet on two streets, has already been
drawn, and the work is to be commenced
without delay. A large Hall, for the ae-
conmodation of the Constitutional Con-
vention, is also to be erected Immediately.
I-Rdnzas Leader.
The lSguGtter Sopereign has again
changed hands-Mr. Short retiring, and Mr..
J. A. Martin assuming charge of the paper
under the title of freedoms Chapspion.-
Mr. Martin, in introducing himself to his
readers, says: s
stWhile the Free State party has an ex-
istence as distinct organization, we shall
weld it frank and cordial, but manly and
independent support-eyer. Judging it by
its acts-neither striving to hide what's uu-
worthy. nor give undue preponderance to
what is good.
stIn all cases we shall be conservative
whenever we think custom or thing de-
serves to be conserved, and radical when
ever we believe the public veal requires
radical treatment or radical reform. -
"A new daily paper has been started in
Leayenworth by Mr.. Vaughan of the Times.
The Minnie Belle, that will ply upon
the Kanzas river as soon as navigation
opens, draws inches light, and IA inches
with so tons. She now has 85 tons and
draws IL inches. s fs... ssxeslt
The notorious scoundrel, Robert s.
Kelley, who, it will be remembered, acquir-
ed an unenviable reputation by his partici-
patton in the lynching of Rev. Pardee But
ler, and as the fighting editor of the Squat
On last Sunday evening, fearing the wrath
of people excited by repeated and outrage
Gus wrongs. Kelley once expressed wish
that he might some day sswade through
d-d abolitionists' blood up to his saddle
stirrups." His wish has terminated in his
having to wade through the Missouri river
to escape the vengeance of these same
''d-d Abolitionists''- Crusader of Free
dom. -
"A meeting of Pennsylvanians was held
at the Johnson House, Lawrence, a few
days since, to express their appreciation of
the prompt and intrepid action of the Hon.
Galusha Grow, in his striking disposal of
Keitt, when attacked by that Individual in
Congress. Resolutions expressive of the
sense of the meeting were passed, and a
committee appointed to procure a medal
and present it to Mr.. Grow.
"A Shawnee Indian named Ned Tooley,
who stabbed his cousin, John Aleck, on the
Shawnee Reserve, on the Cd ult., was tried
by the Shawnee Council, for murder, and
executed near Donaldson's, on the 9Th ult.,
in presence of most of the tribe.