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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

THE CRops-The crops in Wayne, Lenoir.
Johnston, Craven, and Carteret at one time very
promising have been injured by the drought, but
not to the extent which the crops have further
west, where there has been less rain. The dry
weather still continues with us, with little prospect
of rain. Some four weeks ago farming friends
expected to gather better crops Of corn and
cotton than they before realized; but this ex
pectaton has been blghted, and the probability is,
that they will make one-third less than they ex-
pectcd.-Rat. Standard, 28h.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

Yielding to the wishes of many friends respectfully
announces his determination the PRAC
TICE OF MEDICINE. He may be consulted at
his Drug Store Twins The poor prescribed
for without charge.
Charlotte, August 81 1858. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

Resy- The inventor of Lucifer Matches, Doctor
Abial A Cooley, died at Hartford, Conn, on the
18th inst, aged 76 years. Cooks and lamp-ishterS
ouoht to erect a monument to his memory.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31
LAST AND FINAL NOTICE

hereby given that all Notes and Accounts due to the
old firm Of DRUCKER & SOMMERS, will be
placed in the hands of Attorney not settled before
the st Of October next determined TO close
the old Business.
Charlotte, July q, 1853. l9-2m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

YELLOW FEvER-Over 500 deaths per week
are reported in New Orleans from yellow fever.
The disease is prevailing in Charleston, but to
what extent We cannot say, as we see no authentic
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

4 LIST OF THE Premiums to be awarded at
the Mecklenburg Agricultural Fair on the 18th and
9th of November, will be found in another column.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

Ray New Orleans advices state that the ac-
counts from the Cotton crops are very favorable
In Alabama the plant is said to be doing better
than at any former time
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

Tpelre Hundred Dollars Reuord-Wm. P.
IIudnall, Jr, Of Enterprise, Miss, offers 1000
reward and the Mayor Of that city $500 reward for
the apprehension Of J. NJ. Steele, who murdered
VIM. p Hudnall, ST., in that town on the 1lth
inst, aud made his escape
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

P1sCAToRIAL.-Wc learn that there is great
mortality among the fnny tribes of old Mouse River
Any number Of dead fishes, and of ali sizes and
kinds have been seen, for the last few days floating
on the surface of the water in the vicinity OF
Waynesboro. Taking this in connection with the
disease and mortality extensively prevailing
among cattle and hogs in every part of the country,
philosophers will be puzzled to satisfactory
cause TO the rust in oats aud rye has been
assigned the cattle disease but fish don't eat either.
Perhaps the peculiar element in the air-to us
unknown-which produces the rust in these cereals
may have some agency in poisoning the waters.
Who can tell?-G otds6oro Tribune.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

The subscriber having purchased the Steam Flour
ing Mill in this place, Is prepared to buy Wheat, for
which he viii give the highest market price IN cash
PloHr Bran and Meal for sale az the Mill, deliv-
cred wherever desired in town.
- s. = JOHN WILKES.
Charlotte, August 10, 1883. 2l-th
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31
MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURES.

SENATE.
Pasquotank and Perqumons-John Pool Opposition.
Camden and Currituck-C w Williams, Dem.
Gates and Chowan-Richard billiard, DEM
Hyde and Tyrrell-Basnight, Dem.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Person, Dem.
Hertford-R q Cowper, Opp.
Berthe Cherry, Opp.
Martin and Washington-D C Guyther, Dem.
Halifax-N Whitaker, Dem.
Edgecombe-H Clark, Dem.
Pitt-E Blount, Opp.
Beaufort-R S Donnell, Opp.
Craven Flanner, Opp.
Careret and Jones-W Ward, Dem. -.- -
Green and Lenoir-J Speight, Dem.
New Hanover-Wm Ashe Dem.
Duplin-Wm Houston, Dem.
Onslow-L Humphrey, Dem.
Baden, Brunswick and Columbus-T D Mcdowell, Dem.
Cumberland & Harnett-John Gilmore, Dem.
Sampson-A Mckoy, Dem.
Wayne-Wm X Lane Dem.
Johnston-J Leitch Opp.
Wake-Moses A Bledsoe, Dem.
Nash--L Battle Dem.
Franklin-M Landlord, Dem.
Warren-T Ptchford, Dem.
Granve-C Taylor, Dem.
Person. w Cunning ham Dem.
Orange-Josiah Turner, Jr Opp.
Alamance and Randolph-JOnathan Worth, Opp.
Chatham-Straughn, Opp.
Moore and Montgomery-A Mcdonald Opp.
Richmond and Robeson-Walter L Steele, Dem.
Arson and Union-saml Walkup Opp.
Gailford-Ralph Gorrel Opp.
Caswell-Bedford Brown, Dem.
Rocking ham-George Boyd, Dem.
MeckIenburg-William F Davidson, Dem.
Cabarrus and Stanly-Davis, Opp.
Rowan and Davie-J G Ramsey, Opp.
Davidson-B Dou.hitt, Opp.
Stokes and Forsythe-J Martin, Dem.
4she, Surry. Waauga and Yadkn--Jos Dobson, Dem
Iredell Wilkes and Alexander-L Carmichael, Opp.
Burke, Mcdowell and Caldwell-E Miller, Opp
Lincoln CASTOR and Catawba-F D.Reinhardt, Dem.
Rutherford and Cleaveland-L A Mills, Dem.
Buncombc, Henderson, Yancy Madison-B N Edney, D
Haywood, Macon Cherokee & Jackson-W Thomas,
Democrats 32-Opposition 1s. Democratic maj IA
In the Senate of 1861 the democratic majority l6
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

Produce has n decided upward tendency. We adj
quotations for Bacon Lard Flour, Wheat, Corn,
&c. Wheat will readily command 81 10 per bushel.
Lard is very and wanted. All grades of Flour
have advanced and the article commands ready sale.
Butter and chickens in demand and in fact eatablcs
of all kinds will find buyers plenty.
The Steam Flour Mill in this place has caused de-
mand for Wheat that ought tG induce farmers 10 bring
il to market.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

Latest intelligence from Utah says that the
Indians are more hostile than ever.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

COLUMBIA, Aug. 2s.-Cotton, choice article, lls
But little offering.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31
N office.


The ANNUAL MEETING of the Stockholders of the
Western Plank Road Company will be held at Il. A.
RozzeIs the third Wednesday of September, being
the 18th day of the month 1t is important that all Of
the Stock be represented in person or by proxy.
e. C. HENDERSON,
Prest Western p. r. Company
Aug. %, 1853. 23-4t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

CHICKERING g. SONS ~
Prize Medal Pianos.
The subscriber, resident of Wilmington, N c. being
agent for the above Firmthe only that has receiv-
ed 81 different Prize Medals different State Fairs
invites the attention of purchasers, he sells at the
Boston Cash Prices, showing II different styles of
Pianos, varying from 1925 to $1,000.
Bsy" Pianos tuned and repaired.
I. A. BOI1NSTEDT.
Wilmington, Aug 81, 1858 ly
Mr. g. will be in Charlotte sometime in October. All
persons wishing to purchase, have their Pianos
tuned repaired will please leave their orders at the
Office of the Western Democrat
Salisbury Aug. 81, 1858. PEW
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

CHARLESTON, Aug. 2s.--During the past week
Cotton ranged from u to Ia.
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M O TT I q IS I.

UT Y z y V u
We inform patrons and friends that will have
Store closed the 9Th, 10th, and 18th of Septem
Der, on account of holidays. -...
DRCCKER HEILBRUN.
August 81, 1858. ...~ 24-3t. a.. az
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

DEATH AT CHRISTIANS nINE-We learn from
Mr. McIenan. driver of the Cheraw Stage, that
very sad accident occurred at Christians Gold
Mine, in Montgomery county, on Saturday last,
resulting in the instant death of Robert Melton
and negro man belonging to Thomas Lilly
Ttev were tunnelling in pit and neglected to Sc
cure themselves by bracing the earth above them,
when it suddenly gave way and crushed them to
death. Another man, negro, was very seriously.
and it is feared, fatally damased-'Sot'sbHry
WatchnaR.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-31

THE PRESIDENT AT THE RELAY HoUsE.-fa-
milar as our people are generally with the unos-
entators habits Of the chief officers of our Govern
ment one cannot witness them, with the know-
edge of pomp and show Of royalty to invite the con-
trast, without involuntarily INDUCING it. On Sat
uray last President Buchanan arrived at the Relay
House, or Washington Junction, as it is more pro-
perlv called en- route for Washington City. There
was a rumor abroad that he was to arrive, and the
visitors had consequently grouped about the house
when the train came along. We soon perceived
the President coming from the to the platform,
looking hearty but thoroughly travel soiled, smiling
and cheerful. BY his side, and evidently offering
with genlemanly Difference the courtesy ofattentIon
was a rather rough looking individual, whom we
took for a conductor or brakeman. The gentleman
will excuse our laundering in such matter-but
upon INQUIRY we were informed he was Sir W llllam
Gore Ouseey.
On passing into the bar room the President
threw off his coat and his white neck cloth,
carelessly pitching them over chair opened MS
shirt collar and tucked up his sleeves, for wash,
conveniences for this purpose being theapartment
At the time, however, both basins were occupied
by two Young men, neither of whom seemed to be
aware that the President about. lie waited
patiently some time, when some one spoke ana
invited him up stairs. He declined. however,
quietly remarkng that he would ''waIt tor his turn
And as soon as the basins were vacated he toe
his turn in jelly good wash in the public bar
room This done, he seemed rather porplexed
about the arrangement of his neck cloth, and
seemed likely to tie his nose and mouth up in IT.
Somebody just then offered assistance, and the
President was briefly equipped.
At about this time person who had come INTO
the ROOM sung out pretty near to him, LOOK mere,
I thought the old Pres. was to be here to-day:
The speech was cut short by a nudge, while
monetary comical expression passed across the
face of that same cold Pres" A segar was handed
to him by friend; he took good satisfying drink
of-not .old rye" which he is said to affect when
prime-but ice water, had barely fired up his segar
when the bell rung, and "aii aboard summoned
the Chief Magistrate of the United states TO hls
seat in the cars, and away they went to Washington
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REMARKS.

GNoTE.-Grain is sold by weight--Cor
bushel, Wheat 60 lbs, Rye 60 lbs, Oats
Peas go lbs.1
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-06-17

6T We wonld call the attention OF our
readers to the Union Of all the opposition
to the Slave policy of Buchanan, in the little
slave State Of Delaware. This will GER
t.inly ensure success to the opposition
When we see Republicans, anti-Lecomp-
ton Democrats aud Americans brought
together 10 a slave State, it certainly
would be extreme folly iu US not to heart
lily concur with each other in unlop
which will certainly lead us to success
But ve complain not. for the l4th of Ju'
ly convention to assemble at Harrisburg,
will put the union ball in motion which
will crush all opposition.
The anti Lecompton Democrats of Nc
Kean Co. of this State, have appointed
Deles ates to the Union Convention.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-06-17
FIRST MONTHLY REPORT
OF the Str0udsburg Union School,

FOR THE MONTH ENDING JUNE l, 1858
Upper Department,
(NoTE.-In number of days present,
the h signifies J; thus, 2lh signifies 2l2
Number ofdays taught, %; whole nun
Der OF scholars, l43; average number for
each day, 1l6; whole number of days
present 1852; whole number of minutes
lost by tardiDess. 54S4; eqnal to 5 school
days of six hours each, hour and "a
minutes. Number of visitors present du-
ring the month, l3. Every recitation is
marked on scale of l0,-i. e. a perfect
recitation is marked 10, and from that
standard, is deducted for every error;
the same course is persued in regard to
Department; the pupil is marked down
upon the scale for every misiemeanor. II
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-06-17
Fourth July Celebration at Kellersville,
Saturday, the third.

A meeting was held at Kellersvlle, on the
l4ih inst, to make arrangements TO cele-
Lrale our National Birth day, IN Grove al
Kellersyile. on the third. On motion Of
Capt. Geo. B. Keller, II. A. Werkheiser, was
called to the char, and Peter Marsh appoint
Cd secretary.
The foio~ing named officers of the day
were unanimously appointed.
Chief Marshal Capt GEO. B. KELLER
Col. &. D. BRoDHEAD, Capt. G. X. SLUT
TER, C. " L. HoFFEDITz, ROGERS LEVER
ING, Assistants.
Committee Of Taritation.-G. B. Keller,
K, Leverjng. Simon Troch.
The following named Volunteer Compan-
les iave agreed to attend and parade in citi-
zens dress: Washington Grays, commanded
by Capt. Brodhead; Monroe AriiHerils.
COMMANDED ny Capt. SHUTTER: Independent
Guards, commanded by Capt. Keller.
The Sabbath Schools will form process
sion in connection with the Military COM
p,nies. The following named Schools have
agreed tn attend and celebrate said day.
St Marks Sabbath School, St Johns, Rim
kersviIe. FennersviIIe, Poponoming, Vests
Union. Beaver Valley, Snydersville, Kellers-
vile, aud Brodheadsyille.
The Nazareth Band will be in attendance
Declaration of Indepence will be read by
Hon. ABM. LEvERING.
Grafton by w. X. HAvILAND. ESQ.
The following named Clergymen have
been engaged to be present
Rev. DR.. Hofeditz, A. Rumpff. G. W.Mac-
Laugh!in, G. Becker, X. Owen, Jas. Warner,
J. Z. Miller, WIN. Young, J. T. Hornberger
R. S. Denund, A. Flyte, John w. Bells
Addison SHUTTER. II. A. Werkhiser, J. Alte
NOSE, ID. B. Miller, Benz. Dungah, A. Die
trick, VIM. Haney, Michael Heller, Henry
II. Weiss, Geo. L. SHUTTER, Thos. E. Heller,
Jos. Keller, Peter Marsh.
Committee Of Arrangements.
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Important from Utah.
ST. LOUIS, Tuesday, June Is,

ST. LOUIS, Tuesday, June Is, 1858.
Col Thomas L. Kane, from Camt
Scott May l6, passed Boonville this eve.
ming. He reports that Gov. Cumming
had returned to Salt Lake City after ma
king an Intellectual attempt to stop the
Mormon hegira to the South. Salt Lake
City and the Northern settlements were
nearly deserted, few persons only re-
naming to guard the buildings. Forty
thousand persons are said to be in motion
their trains extending for miles down the
valley. The advanced trains we're al
ready 300 miles distant
To evade answering where they are
bound, they say they are going South; but
their supposed destination is Cedar City
or some part Of Sonora. There we're no
mules at Camp Scott. Col. HoffmaD's
train was met twenty miles from the
Plsttle Bridge. Col. Johnston would
wait the arrival Of the Peace Comm mis-
siouers.
The Indians we're annoying the Nor.
mons. They call them squaws, aud say
that they won't fight. Brigham Young
had delivered the great seal, records, &c,
which it was supposed had been destroy
ed. to Gov. Cumming. The recent heavy
rsins extended far to the west, and all
she streams are full
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-06-17
FROM KANSAS.

BGP The notorious Jim Lane, accor
ding to the late accounts from Kansas
got into a difficulty with Mr.. Jenkins, a
prominent free State man, about land
claim Lane claimed a well, which was
used for some time in common by both,
and recently be put an enclosure around
it, when jenkins and four of his friends
came to tear it down. Lane warned
them not to advance, threatening to shoot
This threat was disregarded and Lane
fred, killing jenkins dead. One of the
party then shot Lane in the leg, infictiug
wound which confined him to his bed
He was subsequently arrested.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-06-17

The condition of the school at the close
of the first month, is perhaps as satisfac.
tory as could be expected under the cir
cumstances. The arrangement necessa
rily attending change of teachers, the
of school laws, and the ad-
Justing of school III machinery, the educing
of system of operation, and, in the pres
ent instance we believe, the enforcing Of
a more rigid code of discipline. have all
contributed to occupy time, and, during
the first few days Of the past month. to
prevent that close and undivided atten-
tion to the rectations, which is their due.
But We are consoled with the reflection
that these are things which, if properly
treated in the con mencemeut, have to be
attended to but once during the term, and
that having once established principles
of order and subordination. nothing re-
ID aims but exclusive application to the le-
gitimate object of schools, mental i'm:
provement.
The last few weeks have produced
gratifying results both in regard to schol-
arship and department. A permanent
School Register has been opened in which
the Attendance, Scholarship and Deport-
mcnt of each pupil in The Upper Depart
ment are recorded in fair and impair
tial manner at the close Of each day
This book will be kept open to the in-pec-
ton of visitors, and will be preserved for
reference hereafter, so that scholars who
are not utterly destitute of ambition,
should be impressed with the thought that
their names will here be regarded with
honor or reproach, years hence, accord
ing to the merit or demerit of their con-
duct at the present time. Parents, Guar
dians. and all interested in the cause, are
respectfully invited to visit US from time
to time and examine the standing of pu-
pills.
One Of the most obvious evils against
which we have to contend is tardiness
and irregularity of attendance; We are a
ware that this is some times necessary,
but in great majority of cases, might il
not by judicious management be avoided!
AS is represented in the commencement
of this report, the time lost by tho school
the past mouth from tardiness alone, a
mounts to an aggregate of over fifteen
school days Ifthis be lost in one month,
what a vast amount of lost time will be
the result. during the term, or in year;
and how much valuable knowledge might
be acquired by improvement Of it.
Our limited space prevents our saying
all that We wish at this time, but before
we close we would reiterate our request
for all interested to visit the school.
STEPHEN HOLMES. jr. Principal
Miss MARGARET S. MILLER, }
Mr. JOHN NYCE, ASSISTANTS
Miss GLoRGIANNA BLAIR, }
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Correspondence ofHte Phila. Lr. Ba1htita
LAWRENCE, May %, 1853.

LAWRENCE, May %, 1853.
The Rev. B. L. Reed and Mr.. William
Hairgrove arrived at the ElIridgo House
to-day. They arc accompanied By Mrs.
Reed, and came here in order to have
their wounds properly attended to. AT
ter the necessary surgical operations had
been performed, they gave me the partic
ulars connected with the outrage near
Fort Scott, on the 10Th inst.
Mr.. Reed is Baptist clergyman, a
native of Connecticut, and 49 years Of
years of age. In 1853 he emi grated
from Lake County. Illinois. to Linn Co.,
Kansas. The following particulars were
related by him in deliberate manner,
scrupulously careful not 10 have wrong
construction placed upon a single idea:-
On the 10Th inst, left my house aud
went to neishbor to borrow plow--
While there, two strangers appeared and
entered into conversation with ne. Con.
siderable was said on the subject OF
schools. believe one of them to have
been spy from Hamilton's company
While at the House, Capt. Hamilton of
Fort Scott, a man about 40 years of age,
formerly of the State Of Georgia, came
up with about 30 men, and ordered me to
fall in, which | refused to do He then
drew pistol from his belt, and said
"You won't, chl" He repeated the or
der, which | obeyed. They then com-
to search the house for arms and
After searching the premises
Mr.. Stillwell drove in wagon. They
asked where he was from; he replied from
Sugar Mound. One of Hamilton's party
remarked, "That's darned good horse
be has;' another man said, III you like
1t better than yours, take it" He then
took the horse, and also one from me-
Messrs. Rees, Stillwell, Campbell and my
self were the only prisoners at that time
We were ordered to IN arch with the com
pany to Mr.. Hairgrove's house, where we
were joined by Mr., Hairgrove. his son
Asa and Amos Hall, who had been ia.
zen prisoners. Soon after they brought
Messrs. Colpetzer, Robinson and Snyder. |
We were then surrounded and ord cred
% march toward the State Line:
while on the march, young man
Fan named Hall was taken from his wag.
N, prisoner, by order of Hamilton. |
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-06-17

THE SEX OF EGGs.-According to
Monsieur Genin, French Sacaat, the sex
Of eggs can be dis,inguisbed.-All eggs
containing the germs of males have wr'n'
kles on their smaller end, while female
eggs are equally smooth at both extreme
ties.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-06-17

One OF the most destructive steamboat
disasters we have ever had the melan-
cholly tax to record occurred on the
Mississippi, near Memphis, Tennessee
The steamer "PennsyIvsnia," bound to
St. Louis from New Orleans, exploded
her boiler, causing a fearful loss of, it is
feared, over a buDdred lives.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-06-17

A large and enthusiastic meeting was
held in Philadelphia on Tuesday night,
at which series of resolutions were pass.
ed 10 favor of production to American in
du,try. HENRY C. CAREY presided, and
speeches wero made By the Senators Col
lauer, Simmons and Cameron, and Rep
reseptatives Humphrey, Marshall, CovOde
and T. jos Morris.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-06-17

A pupster says, My name is Sommer-
set. | am miserable bachelor. can
not marry; for how could | hope to pre-
vail on any young lady, possessed OF the
slightest actions of delicacy, 10 turn q
,SOn1nzeySet
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-06-17
Chr 1rfersoniau.
THURSDAY, JUNE II, 1858.

n- VI B. Posteus' Omnibus line to
and from the Railroad Depot, together
with his Livery Stable, we're sold on
Monday last to Messrs. Valentine kautz
and Wm. IT. Huntsman. We hope that
the success which has attended the for
mer efforts of that establishment may at
tend the latter.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-06-17

The Dem ocrats of NJ 'Kean county, op-
posed to the Leconptou swindle, have
called meeting to appoint delegates to
the State Convention which is to Assem-
BILE at Harrisburg on tie l4th of July.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-06-17

A Coquette is rosebush, from which
every young beau plucks leaf, and the
tborns are left for the man who has the
misfortune to marry her.
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-01-21
Later from Kansas.
ST. LOUIS, Monda'

ST. LOUIS, Monday, january Is.
Gentlemen from Kansas, by last nights
train, state that Calhoun was to com
mence counting the returns of the cleo
ton of the 21st ult. on Tuesday last, in
presence of the presiding officers of the
Legislature and Governor Denver.
As soon as this was done, a messen-
ger would be dispatched to Washington
with the vote and the State Constitution
Calhoun would not leave the Terrific
nv until after the returns of the election
for State officers we're made.
The election of the 4th inst. is still
uncertain.
Colonel Henderson, of Leavenworth.
was forcibly taken from the stage coach:
a few miles from that city by a party Of
Free-State men, on the 11th inst, and
has not teon heard from since.