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The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-05-15
Wh.t Nrzs

English's bin, as adopted By Congess,
strikes fatal blow at the Lesyenworth
Constitution. There is no uss in disguis-
ing facts. We might as well look the
truth in the face, though it be ugly
Under Engiish's infamous proposition, we
can be, and probably viii be, kept out of
the Union in a condition of Territorial
dependency for an indefinite period
Gladly as we should have rallied about
the Leayenworth Constitution, and proud
" as we would have supported the gov
eminent under it, had Congress cast out
the accursed Lecompton forever, zee are
rsot0 forced to confess alot ice regard It al
utterly idle and visionary to attempt to es-
tablisb State government under the Leav-
esisoorh Constitution Nth the decree Of
Congress staring us in the face.
Our duty, as it appears to US, is plain,
though it be painful. With that deyo-
ton and msgnanimity, characteristic OF
the Free State party, we should drop all
thought of existing State governments;
go, like one man, into the election under
the English bill, vote the land bride, with
its Lecompton appendage, into eternity,
and then urge forward immigration so
that before another year rolls around we
may count population guaranteeing our
admission into the confederation even
under the high handed terms of the
English bill.
These are our views on the matter. but
We think it highly important that Con-
vention of the people should soon oe
called, and that, as a party, we should
resolve upon some definite policy adapted
to the present condition of things ,-Leav.
enworth Times.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-05-15
In the Way Of Progress.

II we can get rid of the two Constitu-
lions which are now before the people of
Kansas, then our future is permanently
settled. The Territorial Government in
The hands of the Free State party, and
Uncle Sam to foot the bills, we can go
along swimmingly for year or so, with
little or nothing to retard our progress.
Emigration--no longer frightened away
BY threats of civil war, nor fears of Kan
sas becoming slave State, nor by exorbi-
tant taxes, or heavy debts operating as a
mortgage upon real property-will flow in
UPON Us by thousands, and every quarter
section of the Territory will be occupied
by an industrious population. School
houses, churches, and all the parapher'la
la of a well ordered society viii siriny
I'D around us, and peace and prosperity
will be visible on every hand. Let u,
unite, then, to remove those incubuses IL
our prosperity by voting down both O
those Constitutions, beginning with tha
Of Leayenworth on Tuesday next.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-05-15
Job Printing.

Our jobbing Office is continually sup
piled with work, giving constant employ
ment to four or FIVE workmen. We are
certainly gratified with this demonstration
from the business public, as it affords
proof that superior workmanship and low
prices in the end will meet with appro-
pirate reward. Bring on your work,
friends, and if we cannot please you with
our endless variety of type, the best job
printer in the Territory, and in the taste
displayed in the arrangement of jobs, we
shall decide that you can't be suited any
where. We have also superior facilities
for book printing, and pledge ourselves
TO do as nice work, if desired, as is exc
cuted in New York. Constitutions for
Masonic, Odd Fellows, and Good Temp
lars Lodges neatly executed on short
notice, and at eastern prices.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-05-15
False Position.

The Washington correspondent of the
Philadelphia Enquirer does great injus-
tice to Gov. ROBINSON, by representing
him as having been elected to the Office
of Governor under the Lecompton Con-
stitution, and since his own position is Sc
cured under it desires that swindle to be-
come law.
DR.. RoBINsoN holds no position what
ever under the Lecompton Constitution,
and would not accept of any. He has
been and still is opposed to the adoption
of that swindle; but rather than see civil
war inaugurated again, and the horrors
which follow it, he would no doubt con-
sent to its acceptance, with the view Of
supsroeding it Immediately with a new
Constitution which would reflect the pop
ulsr will. That he is in favor of it j;
SIMPLY false. In his Fitchburg letter he
only conceded that it might be better
than to continue outside the Union. the
sport of circumstances and the tool o.
grasping ambition.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-05-15

Lawrence was never known IS Waka-
rusa. Persons have been led to suppose
that it originally bore that name, from the
fact that the frst number of the Herald Of
Freedom was thus dated. twill be remem-
bered that this number was printed at our
Courier Office in Pennsylvania, about the
10th of September, 1854 1t was known
that the frst party sent ont under the aus
pices Of the Emigrant Aid Company, had
selected the present site of Lawrence ;
that it was located on the Kansas river,
six miles above the mouth of the Waks-
rusa. ELI THAYER, the President of the
Company, wrote US that it was his i'm
preston that the town would be called
Wakarusa. Not wishing TO delay the
publication of the paper, we ventured to
insert the name as the place where the
paper Was published. Several of our ex-
changes still come thus directed, which,
of course, would strengthen the conviction
that it formerly bore that name. We
make this correction for the benefit Of
the historian of Lawrence.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-05-15
ais PyoeEzifias

CONWAY is a candidate for Congress un-
der the Leavenworth Constitution. Last
October when the party of freedom de-
handed every vote in Kansas to wrest the
government from the hands of their op-
pressors, Conway stood aloof from the
polls, and welded all his influence to
keep the Free State party out of the cleo
ton! In January last, he kept alooi
from the polls, and prevailed upon his
friends to do the same. He lacked prac-
teal judgment on those occasions. But
few months have interviewed. If his
Judgment was 80 defective on those occa-
siOns, what evidence have we that it is
better now? Had his voice prevailed in
October, or even in January last, Kansas
to-day. would have been slave State
and ali hope of making it otherwise would
have been cut off. Such being the case
we cannot trust the Judge now, however
no Oh we may respect him as man.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-05-15
Gov. walkers Present g.s.,,;on.

WASN'T. aToS, Mays
Governor Walker, in. his recent letter
to Messrs. Cox and. Lawrence. said that
the Conference t..il, as interpreted by him,
was IN pefteet. conformity with his views
and cours not only in Kansas but since
ne ref.4rned, and, in following the paths
OF duty, 40 must support it. He adds /:
the cdieas Lecompton Constitution, born
in fraud and perjury, will be defeated by
an overwhelming vote by the people of
Kansas, thus demonstrating by practical
result the truth of my Interpretation that
this bill does in fact submit the constitu-
ton to popular suffrage for rejection,
which is all I have requested. With such
bill, and such decision of that bill by
the people under it, no formal effort will
be made to withhold from the people a
vote for or against the ratification or re-
lection of the State Constitution.
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The Reeon.

It is some satisfaction to know that if
the English bill passes Congress, as now
seems probable, it will hurt its supporters
more than anybody else. We presume
its bribe will be spurned by Kansas, and
some injury may thereby be entailed upon
the people of that long-sufering Territory.
But the self-denial will further purify
their population of its mischievous pro-
slavery elements and of the unprincipled
adventures ready to serve or overthrow
any party Just as their own interests may
dictate. If Lecompton is now rejected,
the bulk of these worthless classes will
consider their occupation gone, and the
hour for themselves to go, fully arrived.
Their departure, or their subsistence IN
importance, Will bring new recruits OF the
right kind, insure the value of properly.
and ultima tely enhance the abidi-g pros
perity of the new State. TIE evils will
be Temporary. and not Eiore severe than
would be those of Submission to the new
scheme of degradation.
But the substantial recoil of the expert
/ raent is to fall upon the party which has
made the bluader by adopting it. These
lgentlemeB have slain popular sovereignty
by crushing it between alternatives that
leave no sovereignty remaining They
fsisify their former pretension that the
Lecompton Constitution is complete, with
out popular submission, by re-submitting
it. although in very unjust and one-sided
manner. They abandon the position that
no condition precedent shall be made to
the admission of new States, by imposing
one directly addressed to the pecuniary
interests of the people. They betray to
the world their favoritism of slavery and
their jealousy of freedom by loading each
with altogether different conditions
bounty for the former and heavy disabil-
tiles for the latter. And they also afford
o precedent from which they may here
after ask in vain to be delivered. The
only danger Of new States in the future is
from the quiet occupation of Southern
territories, and the presentation of their
claim to admission, backed up by all the
prescribed steps thereto. Let a new pro-
slavery constitution be thus laid before ar
anti-slayery Congress. The present Con
gress has shown how, without presumine
to touch the constitution, such conditions
may be required in advance of admission
J that the people will prefer to remain out
i side till they have the requisite population
for one member of Congress-which pc
Rod may suffice for transforming the mos
, pro-slavery Territory into decided Fres
State. While, however, this precedent
J like some of the results of repeating the
Missouri Compromise, may be available
for the advancement of freedom, the dis.
honest motives which originated it canno
be concealed. They will be held up be-
fore the people of the country, until th'
corrupt course which has terminated il
this ignominious measure is fully under
3 stood and appreciated. Success in Con
! gress is one thing, but success on tn,
stump and through the free press is quit
another. The Kansas Nebraska measur
illustrated this truth in part, and We nov
: look to see it more fully developed.-Bos
ton journal.
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Special Notiees.
CIothing EstabIishment.


Reader, do you wish suit of clothes which
shall fit you in every respect, and after the latest
style? Go to T. Fl. CLENo's Merchant Tailor's
Establishment, next door south Of Messrs. W. II.
4 G. S. Duncan's dry goods and grocery store,
near the post Office. and leave your measure, or
make a selection from his large stock Of ready
made goods. Mr.. CLEMo has just received a
very large stock of cloths, cassimeres, satins.
linens, and other summer goods, and has several
of the best workmen in the country constantly
engaged in making them up. He has now entire
charge of the cutting department. With ten
years experience in an extensive establishment.
he seems peculiarly qualified for that branch of
his business.
Mr. C. is now engaged in manufacturing clothes
for summer wear, having just received from New
York the latest spring fashions. His summer
coats, specimens of which he was showing us a
few days ago. will be ali the rage soon. His
satin vests. in quality Of material or finish
in making. cannot be excelled in New York
Heretofore, our people wanting fine suit Of
clothes have felt that they could not suit them
selves short of st. Louis. Now, instead of Sc
Letting from that market, they can select the
cloths, and have them made to fit, and that with
out waiting several weeks after leaving al order,
as has been too much the in the past in other
establishments, owing to the want of sufficient
number of workmen to dispatch orders. Or, Il
they choose, they can select from very large
stock already on hand,
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-05-15
Deceived!

!. is understood that Gov. Walker and
Secretary Stanton consented to the pas
sage of Enslish's Bill through Congress,
with the certain knowledge on their part
that the people of the Territory would
almost unanimously reject with scorn the
profsred bribe. These men were hardly
conscious that there was a class of men
IN Kansas, who, in their desire to organize
revolutionary government, had thought
seriously of accepting the bride, with the
view OF supplaating the Lecompton Con-
stuation with the Lsavenworth Govern
ment.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-05-15
f..,.s, Iu,eIliesnes.

We learn that II. S. WALSH, Esq, late
c,i.f Clerk of the Secretary's Office, has
-, commissioned Secretary of Kansas
territory. and Mr.. Denver has accepted
Of his commission.
We have also information that Judges
rsoompte and Cato are removed, and that
Jpdge ELxoRE is appointed in the place
Of the latter.
The land sales in Kansas, advertised to
lake place in July are adjourned to 0cto-
h., because Of the earnest solicitations Of
Kansas to that effect.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-05-15

0Congress, by its passage Of the
English Bill admitting Kansas into the
onion, says, virtually, that if We will
come into the Union as Slave State we
may do so with our present population,
which they computed at 10000; while il
We Will not come into the Union as a
'.ase State we must agree, at the time
=. voting, that We will not apply again
,0r admission into the Union until we
nave population of $4,000. The peo-
PIE VIII accept the last proposition. and
1amn the Congress which appended
Saca condition to admission into the
Union.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-05-15
s.t,rs.y Morning. May Is. 1858.
..;ber,y of The Press.

-. liberty of the press We understand
Eberty Of discussing the propriety OF
nefen assures and political opinions, let US
paOlo rncb of it ss you please; but II Il means
baTs :. ofafroasiag, ealu1snidsf'g and diam
h<'~' sso,Aer. |, for my part. own myself will
~; =" 70 part with my share Of it Whenever Gu,
i ins shall please to alter the law and
.hssrfulIy consent to exchange ny liberty
so.l ,..;ne others for the privilege Of not being
q cd mysslf.-FraHkafH.
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MeAIprn 90


ForzeylycfJ J. 5. LEzcH. McALPIS Co.. Pssss'
burgA, Pa.
GENERAL
COMMISSION 4 FORWARDING
Merchants,
AND AGENTS FOR THE SALE Or
Pitfsb'gh Manufactures Generally
DEALERS II
Fine Lumber, Real Estate, &c,
wYANDOTT CITY,
KANSAS.
REFERENCES:
Z, ;. Leech 4 Co.. 4 Pittsburgh merch' Is gently.
Harris, Leeeh & Co.. Philadeiphia.
F. w. Theirs Co.. New York city.
James Georse; Esq. Baltimore.
Springer and Whiteman. Cincinnati.
e D; Neweomb Brother, Louisville. ky.
TT 1T p % 4 Co. Evansville. Iowa.
YIN. |. 1oung, Esq. Milwaukee.
Z: G. Hall 4 Co.. Chicago.
= Il. Chick / Co., kansas City, No.
!. Carter & Co.. and G-.aena merchants generally.
g T9 Sinplot. Esq, Dubuque; Iowa,
! shGs; III Ben,9n. or. Council bluffs, Iowa.
,. & J.; hamiH st. Louis.
on Phpi, .saters 4 Co.. st Louis.
S Socd.ler-. Willard Co.,
cfIth & Scott,
Sre q, acCreary 4 Co.,
:. ales, Cabot 4 Co.,
Switzer. Platt 4 Co.,
Charles Blow Co.,
Squire & Reed.
fTFThe subscribers have for sale the follow
ing. which they offer low for CASH:
81, 900 feet selected Pine Lumber. assorted, in
Guiding matched flooring, clear and No.
stuff;
100, coo best seasoned Pine Laths;
* GO seasoned Pine Shingles.
COCO feet Oak Lumber, seasoned
1900 feet Cottonw'd
la,aJ9 fl. Bk Walnut "
$500 CottcnW'd 4 Sycamore logs near thecity
$50 kegs assorted Nails, from IS to sos;
"a tons Juniata Iron, assorted sizes. from \
ton best Juniata Nail Rod Iron;
go Cooking and Paflor Stoves;
500 lbs. superior heavy Stove Pipe;
) gross pint and quart Flasks;
IS boxes TumbIers and Glass Jars. assorted
tHo-horse Wagons light do;
sett Timers Machines, Nos. g and 3;
sett :" Tools;
Mower and Reaper. 'Manny's patent;
10 hbls. old Monongahela Whisky;
co boxes Assorted Glass, from 3 X 10 X
- 4 16:
20 Corn Hand Mills;
To promote the interests OF WyandOtt City
and induce the inhabitants of the Kansas Waller
and the interior generally to have their good
landed here, which is the most accessible point
as the St. George Packet leaves Wyandott regu-
larly for Lawrence and towns above, they hay,
reduced the rates Of forwarding to 5 cents pc
100 lbs, and l-a per cent. for advancing freight
wyandott CITY. May Is. 1853.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-05-15
Fresh Arrival OF Summer Goods!
w. e. SUTLIEE.

MERCHANT TAILOR, has inst received from
VI Boston, at his Clothing Emporium. No. 5
Massachusetts street, four doors north OF j..
mer Cassimeres, Doeskins and Vestings, plain
and fancy; Black, Blue. Brown, Olive, Green.
Dahiia, and Plum Colored Broad Cloths. Also.
Corduroy, Tweeds, Marseilles Linen Drills. and
other cheap fabrics, suitable for Farmers wear.
Gentlemen wishing neat and elegant Coat,
Vest or Pants made to order, in the latest and
most approved style, from New and Fashionable
Goods, and at prices to suit tie times, give as
call, and we will do you good in the way of work
manship, good material and Genteel Fits.
Ready Made CIOthingg
A large and well selected stock, suitable for
Spring and Summer. We are determined to sell
cheaper than the cheapest.
Gents. FURNISHING GooDS--A large and COM
plete assortment. Also, HATsl HATs!!
n. R.-We pay no rent, and can afford, and are
prepared to Sell Cheaper than atany other house
in town.
Lawrence, May Is, 1858.
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OF Montgomery, of broken ballot-box
memory, with his piratical band, visited
Big Springs a day or two ago, and robbed
a store in that place in open day. 1t is
the duty of the Governor to employ a
sufficient force to check this violence.
though it requires the entire force of the
government. IF this lawlessuess is not
checked at once, there is danger of its be-
coming general.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-05-15
Lectures on Geology.

Mr. DENTON, the poet lecturer, is in our
city, and is delivering course of lectures
upon this most interesting subject. He
sustains his positions with unmistakeable
evidence, and convinces his hearers that
he has made intelligent research which
justifes him in the attempts to give In
formation to others. He is fluent and
vivid in his descriptions and seems able
to bring the past before his audience in
such present reality, that they, too, may
read its lessons. We cannot do Justice to
him, or his subject in brief notice, but
urge all to go and hear him for them
selves. Friday night closes the series.
Those who lose this opportunity will have
reason to regret it. as it is seldom that so
important subject is so ably treated.
LATER.-Those who attended Mr.. DPS
lectures were so much pleased with them,
they made arrangements for another
course, which commenced in the Herald of
Freedom Building on Thursday night last.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-05-15

HThe Kansas Statutes are being prin-
ted as fast as possible. 1t will take sew
ersl weeks yet before the General Laws
are ready for sale. Persons wishing ad-
vance copies can only secure them by or
dering them through us, and paying the
price So so in advance. Those thus order
ing them shall have the General LAWS in
dexed and bound in law-sheep as soon as
printed, and the orders shall be furnished
as the names are entered. No name will
be entered without the receipt of the
money at the time of entering the name.
The General Laws will make about 500
pages.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-05-15
Only Two TO be Elected.

We see it stated in eastern journals that
there is probability that Rev. Mr.. Kali
loch, who has located in Manhattan, from
Boston, is candidate for United States
Senator, and will probably be elected to
that post The people of the east must
not suppose that every person in Kansas
of dissolute character is to be elected to
the United States Senate, as there are
only two Senators to be elected under any
circumstances.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-05-15

or We invite the attention of those
about buying claims to the advertisement
of Miss. GLEASON. in our advertising col
umns. Il will be remembered that her
claim near Emporis, was jumped about a
year ago. Now the interloper is laboring
to sell his Improvements, to which he has
no Just claim whatever.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-05-15
Nem Aobeffiseipep
Caution.

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons inter
~ ested, that | made settlement upon the
Southeast quarter of Section 8, in Township 10,
Range IL East. which bounds Emporia on the
tons to pre-empt the same at the Land Office in
Leeompton: and that in due time expect to
prove up my presumption, and pay for the same.
In consequence of the claim having been
jumped" have not completed my improve
inents. but shall do 50 st my convenience. All
persons are cautioned against interfering IN any
manner with said claim.
Lawrence, May Is. .s5s. 81
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o. The time for voting on the Lee
compton Constitution is to be fixed by
the Governor of the Territory, the Presi-
dent of the Council and Speaker of the
House, they constituting quorum Of the
board. We give the bin on our fourth
page this week, to which the readers at
tention is directed.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-05-15

rDs. PREsTIss & GRIswoLD are
about opening a new Drug Store in the
Eldridge House in this city. Dr.. Girls,
VOID has just returned from New York,
Pittsburgh and st. Louis, where he has
purchased q very large stock of Drugs,
Paints, &c, which are expected here in a
few DAYS.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-05-15

We arc now printing for the vari-
Gus towns in Kansas blank deeds, adapted
to each town, and in style Of workman
ship which cannot be excelled anywhere.
Town Companies wishing instruments Of
that character can examine specimens and
forms by calling at the Herald Of Freedoms
office.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-05-15
AMBROTTPES
Era-t RaNne<s@n - DvsNos

THE finest and most beautiful one-niEth size
L AmbFotypeS. Of unequalied delicaey of tone
and finish. On good eaze-l can be had ~ the
Picture Rooms Of J Bowls. Lawrence. for 81.
All other sizes Of pictures in proportion Perfect
satisfaction guaranteed OF 10 charge.
The subscriber feels eonfdentin thus reducing
the price Of pictures, he IS only doing what the
times demand. and earnestly hopes that AL goo4l
aud honest traders and fradezmen viii cut deyn
their high prices at least 30 mach as sill allow
| their customers and friends one dollar % spend
soE good picture. j. BOWLS. +.
Hny Is
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1858-05-15
MAP OF KANSAS.
NEW AND REVISED EDITOR.

We have just published new and revised
edition of our popular sectional map of Kan
sas, with all the late surveys and new towns
thereon. These reTisiOns have been compiled
from the field notes in. the Surveyor-General's
Office and other reliable sources.
The map shows every section as surveyed up
to the present time, and is in every respect the
most complete and reliable
Map Of the Territory Published.
For sale, wholesale and retail, at number So
Main street, st. Louis. By
JOHN HALSALL eco.