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The Kanzas news., 1858-04-17
Don't be a Bachelor.

Young man don't live crusty bachelor;
it is not good for you. 1t will neither inn
prove your morals, health nor beauty. Mar
ry as soon as you can make it convenient,
and can shape your affairs so as to support
a wife. But when you marry, don't fall IN
love with face instead of woman. Re
member that common sense is rare virtue,
much better than silver, gold. and fashion.
Don't court and marry crinoline and money
bags, simply because it is crinoline, or gold
is plenty; but sound. practical sense in a
woman frst-that is the touch-stone to try
her other qualities by. When you have
that, all else comes. Your wife, that is to
to your way of thinking and make you grow
to hers. A woman who has womanly love
in her heart will find ways to make your
love towards her gro as the years go over
you both. And another thing needs to be
needed, and that is-a common sense wo-
man is not to be found where fashion in
sists upon dragging young females into
whirl, where there is simply idle gossip and
little brain.
Young man don't stand locking after
that young woman who has the distin
guished air, the reputation of firt and a
belle, whose father has heaps of cash for
it is not impossible that while you are strain
ing your eyes, you may be turning your
back upon some unobtrusive little damsel
whom nature has cut as your other half,
and who may be just that pleasant faced,
placid tempered, lovable little creature who
will think enough of you to go with you to
the end of the world. and stay by and com
fort you when you get gray-haired and
6dgety. .r
Marry. young gentlemen, and keep your
selves out of scrapes. Have something 10
live for. A man alone in the world isn't
more than half man, and the world wants
entire men. So mend yourself, and be hap
Ipy. And you shall have reason to say it
was good thing you resolved to marry,
and refused to be solitary; beer-drinking,
pipe-smoking bachelor, if you succeed as
well in your efforts as he who, once a young
man. like you, is now simply old, contented
and comfortable.-Lijte illustrated.
The Kanzas news., 1858-04-17
What the Indians Did at the smith
SOniau.

About twenty of the Indian chiefs and
warriors visited ;he Smithsonian Institute.
and were conducted through the various
departments, where they evinced their sur
prise and delight, after their wild fashion.
In the picture gallery (Stanley's Indian
Paintings they were particularly interested
by the representation of war dance around
two captives-a woman and child. They
were much disappointed at not finding por-
traits of any of their, own tribes in the
gallery.
In the apparatus room, number of them
were induced to join hands, and severe
ga1vanic shock was given them. Some of
them gave vent to the significant "Ugh,"
indicating their surprise, and turned fierce
ly about to discover the person they sup
posed had struck them-ethers rubbed their
arms and elbows; and from the ge neral talk
in their own language, one would suppose
they had entered upon scientific discus
sion of the nature of the singular instrument
Afterwards several of them took shocks
singly, and it was curious to witness the
grim determination with which these stoics
of the wilderness undertook to assume that
air of impassiveness which tradition asserts
they maintain when undergoing torture IS
captives. But it was no go; they had to
knuckle to science, and as one after the
other of the astonished braves was doubled
up, tumbled upon his knees. and Knocked
into heap generally by the powerful bat
terry. he was saluted by most uproarious
jeers and laughter by his fellows. ...,s.t
Some of the party mounted the high
north tower of the Institute; but when at
the top only one of them could be prevail
ed upon to approach the edge and look down
the dizzy hight. most of them squattipg
down as soon as they reached the summit.
One of them was observed placing small
pieces of tobacco on the parapet. The in
terpreter explained that this was intended as
an offering to the Great Spirit, as the In
dians believed that at this hight they were
nearer the Deity than they had ever been be-
fore, and accordingly improved the oppor-
tunity to pay their worship. C.....
On descending, the Indians had great
war dance with singing, in the lecture room,
and shortly after concluded this most inter-
esting visit.-IStates.3 ~
The Kanzas news., 1858-04-17
Senator Hammond.

A correspondent, speaking of Senator
Hammond, of South Carolina. and his
views of the Northern States and their peo-
pie, their white slaves, etc., says:
Il knew his father when he was true
Yankee from Massachusetts,. He then re-
sided In Lexington District, South Carolina,
and was the owner and manager of saw
mill. He had previously carried on the
business of a butcher, at Columbia. His
chief pride seemed 70 be ceutered In bis
son James, whom he trained from child
hood in oratorical exercises. The mother
of. James was, think, the daughter of an
Englishman. named Fox. So she arlsto
cratic Senator is half Yankee. bali BULL
HIS Yankee father grudged no sacrifice to
make him an orator, and it him fol public
life. not expecting tfst be would distinguish
himself chiefly against the land OF his
fatbeF.'
The Kanzas news., 1858-04-17

Study the early flowers, reader. Espe
cialiy do we urge the younger members of
the family to learn all that can be learnt of
the name, character. habits and use of COM
mon flowers. Buy book and write out
your observations.
If you learn anything new of tree, shrub
or plant each day, write it down in book
kept for the purpose. or observe any pecu-
lisrity in the habits of an insect, and re-
cord il; in ten years you viii have written
book well worth publishing.
The Kanzas news., 1858-04-17
Progress in Missouri.

The New York Commercial AdUertiser
publishes letter from distinguished citi-
zen of st. Louis, showing the tendency of
things in that State under the influence of
the emancipation movement:
"Our State is fast filling up with hardy
race of farmers and mechanics from the
Free States, whom the agitation of the
emanci patton question here and the excite
ment about Kanzas slavery have attracted
Westward. 1t would seem that the only
good that can possibly arise from the course
of James Buchanan and his cabinet in Kan
zas matters is TO send flood of immigrants
into our State and Kanzas The result is
that those farmers who came here from Vir-
ginia, KENTUCKY and Tennessee with slaves,
after wearing out the soil of their farms in
those States, find that their property is the
most unsafe. as well as improbable, they
can have. So they send away hundreds of
slaves every little while South, selling them
for gold. Thus they are enabled TO pay
their store debts in gold, which accounts
for so much of this commodity being In
circulation in our State.
Thus, you perceive, the good cause of
emancipation Is steadily progressing. As
each farmer gets rid of his slaves. he di-
rectly becomes an earnest convert to the
emancipation cause. and forgets all the ar
guments he used before of wrong to the
slave-owner; having got rid of his slaves,
he wants his neighbors to do the same. 1
firmly believe that majority will be re-
turned TO the next Legislature in favor of an
amendment of our Constitution, so that
laws can be pas ed for the gradual eman-
ciPation of slavery in our State
The Kanzas news., 1858-04-17

Spare moments are like the gold dust OF
time. Of all she portions Of our life, spare
moments are the most fruitful IN good or
evil. They are the gaps through which
temptations find the easiest access TO the
garden of the soul.
The Kanzas news., 1858-04-17

The intercourse of friendship is cordial
for the heart. 1t beguiles the hour of grief,
gently weans the thoughts from the selfish
ness of sorrow. and gives the mourner TO
feel that earth is not wilderness.
The Kanzas news., 1858-04-17

"Mr. Brown, Why do you wear that bad
bat 2. ..Because, my dear sir. Mrs. Brown
says she will not go ous of the honse with
me until get new one.
The Kanzas news., 1858-04-17
JOB TIN g..

= The once of TAr KaszAs Nkwns is furnished
with complete assortment of the newest styles
of Type, Borderss Fleurishes, Cuts, Card, Fancy
Papers, Coiored Inks, Bronze. de-, enabling the
proprietor to print CRcuIaEs OEznss CERTIFICATES
OF SrocK, DEEDS, PosrEEs. and all other kinds Of
jos PRINTIse, in manner unsurpassed in the
country Particular attention paid TO printing
all kinds of Blanks Orders for work promptly
attended to when accompanied with CASH "Ex-
cELsIoR" is our motto.gI eHG 81
The Kanzas news., 1858-04-17

Hazlitr says: Mos. people do not think
they only think they think"
The Kanzas news., 1858-04-17

.sThis IS 5 crate prospects. IS she pris-
oner said. in Pseping ont Of bis cen window.
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THE BOSTON TRACT SOCIETY.

The original American Tract Society was
formed in Boston. The New York Society
soon outstripped the one at Boston, and ever
since the latter has been auxiliary to the Ma.
tional Society in New York
The Boston Society hes recently held its an.
nual meeting, and, as was expected, the Slavery
question was theprominent one up for discussion
The conduct of the parent society in New Y ork
was severely criticized. A set of resolutions
was introduced, condemning the refusal of the
New York Society to publish tracts upon SIa-
very, and were carried by large majority. A
resolution recommending secession from the
Ameri an Tract Society could have easily been
carried, but it was thought best to refer it to
the Executive Committee until the next animal
meeting of the Society. This course doubtless
was taken, with an idea to give the Tract Society
an opportunity next year to retrace its steps.
The Secretary of the Boston Society, Seth Bliss,
who has maze himself conspicuous in defend
ing the neutral position of the Tract Society 8
Publishing Committee, was dismissed, and an.
other gentleman appointed in his place.
This action upon the part of the New Eng.
land Auxiliary Society indicates that the
churches there will not sustain the Tract Soci-
ETY. in its present position.
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LETTER FROM CHARLES SUMNER TO HIS
CONSTITUENTS

10 the People Of Massachusetts,:
Two years have passed since, while in the
enjoyment of perfect health, was suddenly
made an invalid. Throughout this protracted
period, amidst various vicissitudes of debility,
l seemed to be slowly regaining the health that
had been taken from me, until | was encouraged
to believe myself on the verge of perfect re-
covery.
But injuries so grave as tb ose originally re-
ceiVed by me are not readily repaired, and
recent relapse painfully admonishes me that,
although enjoying many of the conditions of a
prosperous convalescence, am not yet beyond
the necessity of caution. This has been con-
hrmed by the physicians in Boston and Phils
deiPhia most familiar with my case, who, in
concurrence with counsels previously given by
medical authorities in Europe, have enjoined
travel, as be stcalculated to promote my restors
ton. Anxious to spare no effort for this end,
30 longed deferred, l today sail for France.
nave honored me with an important trust, and
chesred me by so much sympathy, l wish to ex-
press the thanks which now palpitate in my
bosom, while say to them all collectively, as I
would say to friend, Farewell
But these valedictory words would be imper-
feet, if | did not seize this occasion to declare
what have often said less publicly, that, had
| originally foreseen the duration of my disa-
bility, should at once have resigned my seat
in the Senate, making way for servant more
fortunate than myself in the precious advanta.
ges of health. l did not do so, because, like
other invalids, lived in the belief that was
soon to be we'll, and was reluctant to renounce
the opportunity of again exposing the hideous
barbarian OF Slavery, now more than ever trans
fused into the National Government, injecting
its whole policy and degrading its whole char.
acter. Besides, ives often encouraged to feel
that to every sincere lover of civilization my
vacant chair was perpetual speech.
CHARLES SUMNER
On Board the Steamer Vanderbilt,
NeO York Harbor, 22d May, 1858.
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AGi LESSONS BY BRITISH CRUISERS.

We r olish the Report and Resolutions laid
before Senate on the 18th by Mr.. Mason,
the cha nsn of the Committee on Foreign Re-
lstifns, regard to the late aggreasions which
have en- committed by British cruisers
against American vessels in the Gulf of
Mesico
Fepo The documents accompanying the
mesaag, of the President show q series of az
gre siv acts on the commerce of the United
Sta 90 the Gulf of Mexico and off the West
Ind a ands, by the naval forces of Great
Britain { character 80 marked and extraor-
din'ry to have fixed the attention of the
COZ atrl
me-. AN vessels, pursuing the paths of law
full soR cree on the high seas, or passing near
the AN lean coasts from one domestic port to
ant her lnder the flag of their country, have
bel pr sued, fred into, and compelled to stop,
by he iblic force of foreign Power ques-
ito ed to their destination, their cargo, and
the cha cter of their crew required to submit
to sn animation of their ses-papers, and to
ssare ng into the objects and purposes of
the Vt 3ge.
q Their instance, American vessels, an.
CHI ssed the harbor of friendly Power, ct
thu por' # Ssgua La Grande, in the Island of
CO a, b re- been subjected to q public inquisi-
tic BY ae same foreign Power, and in like
ms met ,equired to exhibit their papers, and
to ubr to question as to their destination,
the eau of their absence from home, and the
nu abe nd character of their crews.
.wc d appear from the letter of the Consul
of The nited States at Havana Ia document
acs smp lying the message) that no lees than
fiji en- merican vessels lying in the harbor,
or IN ~ t at Sagua La Grande, were made to
un ergo this humiliating system of espionage,
WI Let vessels on the high seas, in the Gulf
of Mex ., bearing their country's flag, were,
as abos stated, by actual exhibition and use
of torcf endangeripg in some instances the
liv of hose on board, compelled to stop and
su' init detention until boarding officer was
sa' SIZED in regard to such questions as it was
hD piles gre to PROFOUND
sesid the instances above cited, officially
co ,mui Gated with the Presidents message,
in ;eplf call of the Senate, each successive
ar wal ON the infested quarter brings intelh-
&c 'ce new and additional aggressions of
lila cb aoter, committed by the same Power,
OF yes Is bearing the flag of the United
st ties.
I b occasionally happened heretofore,
nj Ter tcumstances of Misrepresentation, or
| M :cop uction of orders, or from other and
| lib CO rs, that vessels of the United States
he ,e N subjected by the armed force of q
TO eigr over TO visitation and search, in viola.
til of 1ternational law and in derogation of
tb ind ,endence of our flag; and in isolated
cs est honor OF the country may have been
az 6cie ly indicated by disclaimer of in.
te ded roug or by rebuke of the officer offend
iDt; b the continuous and persevering char.
az er the aggressions now brought to the
nj ice the country, committed by Power
W, " m we ara at peace, and almost within
81, BIT 0 ,ur own shores, are sufficient to arouse
tb jus pdignation Of the people, and to call,
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TESTIMONIALS FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES.

pleasing travelling companion, and one that no per-
son should be without, is Perry Davis's Pain Killer A
sudden attack of diarrhea dysenery cholera morbu
can be efectually and insantsneousy relieved by it, it
equally efectus in curing scalds, burns, &C.
Thomas 8 Ranney, writing from Rangoon, Burmah,
December 49, 1885, says: at becoming more popular
and In several instances assured that the cholera
has been arrested and life preserved by its use The late
prevalence of cholera here has swept off about all the
Pain Killer had, and purchasers looking for a
supply will be disappointed in my ability supply them
Please send invoice of $50 worth by the first OPP
portunityn
CAPE Town, AFRICA, Jan %, 1856.
GENTLEMEN: The Pain Killer, happy 10 say is
getting an good repue here, and its good qualities are be-
ing appreciated Lately have a great demar for the
article, and confidently anticipate large trade in the
Pain Killer.
BoRRoDAILE, THOMPSON, HALL, & co.
Messrs. PERRY DAVIS SoN.
Sold by druggists everywhere.
For sale in Washington by William Ballantyne, book.
seller Seventh street.
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OIL D HEPSY.
A POWERFUL ANTI-sLAvRRY STORY.
With Ten Portraits.
INCIDENTS DRAWN FROM REAL LIFE,
BY MRS. C. w. DENISON.
One volume. 400 pages. Price SI25.


SOLD oy agents.
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,,,u,S ID -, -, ,,;, !,
press generally 10 be one Of the very finest and mos.
pc Ter'u m o'oles ever W wI'nen IN lnis country
which to found her book for he iast seven 1sar U%
OLD HEPSY WILL without Question, be '' N''N
THE GREAT BOOK OF 1858.
From the Mp York Daily 1,ibun,
"The writer has made excellent of the resour
ces OF heI ano well sustained her claim to the mas
'ery Oh d neSn anu vigorous Peh'
From the Nhi'oaal Era
ne aa.nor mas aououess oeeh personally conversant
with incidents similar 10 those here related and which
she mas aeneatea Ia way nea 70 inprsss CANDID ana
with triumph of right and the spr, of OPPRESSION hum
bed as we'll as ssaiedn spun y mum
"This powerful story forcibly illustrates the influence
of Slavery upon the ocal and domestic relations-in
new aspect of literature. 1t is picture which, though
dark and fearful is to life.
The incidents are of the most exciting character and
combine 10 render the book intensely interesting >
From the Independent tNer 10rE)
"The Ani-slavery spirit is genuine and earnest, and
can hardly fail TO AWAKEN response III all VINO read "
From The Ne,e York Daily Time,
aTbe Mo, is a good one and well deyelopedn
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Dauis's Pain RiLer.-We have tested this
medicine, and assure our readers that it not
only possesses all the virtues claimed for it, but
in many instances surpssses any other remedy
we have ever known. 1t should not be classed
with the nostrums of the day, got up for the
especial purpose of pecuniary profit, but be re,
garded as one of the standard medicines, for
the public beneft.-Herald Of Gospel Liberty.
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NOMINATIONS FOB THE NEXT CONGRESS.

In some Of the States, movements are already
On fo,t for nominations for the next Congress.
We hope the People will be on the alert, and not
permit themselves to be deprived of the services
Of tried and capable servants by men who care
more fer their own advancement than the vel.
fire of the country. Rotation in Office some
times works well sometimes very badly. The
Shareholders, dscsrding all arbitrary rules on
THE point, are guided by circumstances. Con.
siderstions of public policy, not the pretensions
of individuals, govern them. A representative,
who has shown himself bold and efficient in
maintaining their views and interests, they keep
at his post, knowing that every years experience
increases his power. 1t requires the experience
OF at least ole Congress to become familiar with
10 common law" its complicated modes of
doing business and obstructiug business, and to
acquire position, but, in many cases, just as
the representative has qualified himself to be
e.!iceLt green hand is sent to take bis
place The bad effects of this foolish policy
have been witnessed repeatedly during the
Struggles on the Slavery Question. The Slave
Power has its drilled soldiers and discipline
rians-its opponents depend upon raw militia.
Apart from this view, we have q suggestion
to make to our readers, who, we suppose, are,
for the most part, progressive, and under
ihe control of Auti-Siavery sentiments. 1t is
this-we want men in Congress to represent
living issues, not dead ones-to represent the
Ideas of Freedom, not the remains of Fossil
Whiggery and bunker Democracy. Do not
suffer your genuine Anti-Slavery representatives
10 be undermined or overslaughed by men who,
ignore the vital principle of Opposition to Sla.
very ard the Slave Power, which has given birth
10 the Party, and constitutes its power.
Take care, then, of your nominations. Hold
On to your decided Anti Slavery representatives
Elerate no candidates acho occupy a loper plat
form than that the Philadelphia Convention
Of 1856. Hare nothing to do soith men aoho
Srsine about " sectional issues" and turn pale
al a bold utterdnce for Freedom
We speak to those who regard Politics as
something more than a strife between the ms
aud the Outs-between an Administration and
al pposition-between Spells Distributors
snd Spells Saskatchewan rival candidates
for Presidential honors. You, Anti Slavery
voters, believe in certain great Principles, which
you are determined shall be established By
Legislation and carried out by the Administra-
lion. Be present, then, at every Convention for
the nomination of candidates, and defeat any
tat does not explicitly and ably represent
those Principles
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The New Orleans Bee saws !:

"There is serious danger of the utter defeat
of Southern hopes and aspirations touching
Texas, and that in the very heart of the South,
in the region of all others best adapted to the
successful cultivation Of Southern products,
and to the consequent remunerating employ.
ment of slave labor, feeling of settled opposi
ton to Slavery exists, which, if not countersct-
ed, will ultimately neutralize the entire benefit
conferred by the act OF 1850, and to incorpo.
rate the largest, finest, and most fertile part of
Texas into the family of free States"
1t would seem to be the best policy for the
South to make sure of its present territory, be-
fore it flibusters for more outside Of the
Union. IL
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exposed. They will circulate like marked
men-each with his price on his back. A novel
idea this, of sending out a set of Washington
officials to ask the people Of Kansas to accept
a base bribel Who invented it? Congress is
working steadily and rapidly, but do not think
they can adjourn On the 7th of June. They
have little or no margin for legislative flibus.
tering."
Notwithstanding the invitation of the Wash.
ington Star, some of the Anti Lecompton
Democrats refuse to come into the fold.