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The Kanzas news., 1858-10-23
Tbe pelegate Convention.

The call of the Territorial Central Com
mittee for Delegate Convention to be
held in Lawrence on Wednesday the 10th
of November, viii be found in our columns
to-day. The apportionment of delegates
to the several counties is tolerably fair, and
we hope there win be full representation,
that the popular viii may be reflected in
the doings of the Convention, which will
have strong effect. for good or for Ill, on
the future prospects and destiny of the
party of freedom in this Territory. There
viii be no need for windy defamation; but
calm and earnest deliberation should be
had on the ways and means best calculated
to effect the great and glorious object we all
have in view. We are satisfied that the
Convention viii be guided in its delibera-
tons by wisdom and prudence, and that its
action will cement the broken ranks of the
Free State party and heal the wounds that
now exist, threatening its destruction. That
it may be done is certainly our wish and
also, we believe, of the people of the Ter
ritory at large.
The Kanzas news., 1858-10-23
Pixies Peak Mines

An old mounlaineer recently arrived at
Rulo, in the south part of the Territory,
bringing 5000 in gold dust. which he
had dug and washed out near Laramie Peak.
A friend of Mr.. J. B. Stutsman, of Council
Bluffs. immediately communicated the fact
to him, and MI. s. started at once for Rulo
to ascertain the full particulars. We learn
that he returhed last evening, and that he
intends TO start for the gold region IN the
course of a couple of weeks.
Considerable excitement prevails in this
city and in Council Bluffs, and Mr.. Stuts-
man will be accompanied by large mum
Der of persons from the respective towns.
Yesterday man arrived in this city
from Oregon Territory. He left Fort Lar
annie the Goth of August, and says that little
was talked of at the Fort but the gold dig
gings at Laramie Peak.
He saw numerous specimens of gold
found in that region, some of which were
valued as high as S25. Several Californi-
ans who had stopped few days at the Fort
started for the mines about the time he left.
= Omaha Ne6raskiGn.
The Kanzas news., 1858-10-23
The Prospect in Illinois.

The Chicago Press and Tribune gives a
glorious report of the prospects in Illinois
1t says:
s'Our letters from the center of the State
contain nothing but positive assurances Of
Lincoln's success there, where he is best
known. We have it from those who cannot
be mistaken, that nine-tenths of the old
line wings in the dozen or more of the cen
trail counties claimed by Douglas and his
friends, have come out cordially and mutu-
ally in favor of Lincoln and the conserva-
tive principles which he SO nobly upholds
They know the man, his candor, his hon.
esty and patriotism. They resent, as they
should, the ISLANDERS that have followed him
since he took the field, and our readers may
depend upon it, theywill make their resent
ment felt and understood at the polls.-
There can be no longer any doubt of Mr..
Lincoln's triumph
The Kanzas news., 1858-10-23
Niger.

The Northern Democracy are just now
having great times about "Cuffee." They
had made an arrangement to introduce him
into Kansas and all the new Territories,
and improve the color of his skin by ANAL
gamation. But the Republicans wouldn't
let them do it, and so they tried to ''heave
him up'' and get rid of him. But the
darkey seems to like his quarters in the
bowels of the Democracy, nightly, and
prefers to stay-won't come up. We think
this shameful treatment of the poor dark
ey ought to be punished some way. The
Democracy have used him to elect Presi-
dents and Congressman, and get hold Of
the ''spoils," and now that they have got
through with him to .unceremoniously kick
him overheard to look out for himself-pool
shiftless cuss that he isis entirely too bad.
They have tried to shove him onto the Re-
publicans. But they have no use for the
animal" and won't take him. They be-
lieve in white men and free labor, and want
the negro kept away.
The s'Amalgamation Democracy" are in
bad fix. We pity them but don't know
as we can help them any. ''That nigger''
will surely kill them.
The Kanzas news., 1858-10-23

John Ghent, Post Master in West Flor
ida, who was carried to Pensacola for trial
on charge of robbing the United States
mail. terminated his life by jumping out oi
window thirty-two feet from the ground
He was once elected to the State Senate,
from Walton county, but has generally
been terror to his neighbors. He called
himself ''The Hyena of West Florida, -
and boasted that he could whip any man in
that State. On more than one occasion be
has been seen by different persons, open
ing the mail, and when he came to what he
supposed a money letter, to break it open,
take its contents and thrust it in his pock
ct, and exclaim, chats mine,' with al
oath, and it is said he has carried on this
business for years.
The Kanzas news., 1858-10-23
Another wheelbarrow Mani

In 184o or 80, some sprlg OF Young
America left this city for California, trans
portinp all his outfit In wheelbarTow. He
eot through safe, and made the trip in much
Quicker time than most of the OK trains. {
On Wednesday last, Mr. Alex. o. Nc
Gruw, of Pittsburgh, Penn, left this city
for Pixies Peak-aolitary and aione-taking
his provisions, blankets, pick and shovel
GUN and ammunition in wheel-barrow
and we have not the slightest fear but that
be will be successful. and make the trip in
good time. When be left Pittsburg he had
Just FIVE cents in money and no outfit save
what raiment ne had upon his back: A COM
pany from that city had left few days be-
fore him, and it was his intention to over
take them, and go in their company.
He, however, arrived here ahead of the
company, and being impatient to get of,
made arrangements to travel with comps-
nv Just ready to leave from Wyandott. On
the eve of their departure, however, the
Sheriff called upon them to audit some few
financial vouchers he had in his possession,
which threw McGrew upon his own resour-
ces again.
Nothing daunted, he goes to Mr.. Geo. Z.
Pitkin, hardware dealer IN this city, with
whom be had been acquainted for several
years, and from Mr.. Pitkin gets his wheel
barrow and outfit, bids his friends '.gooi
bye" and starts on his pilgrimage of over
six hundred miles through an uninhabitei
country. Between this city and Westpori,
he was overtaken by our fellow -ditizen, j.
c. Mccoy, Esq, who was then Quitting a
party for the Peak, and admiring his zeal
and ambition offered him place in his com
pany, free of charge.
Mr.. McGrew thanked him very heartily
for his profered kindness, adding that he
could not consistently accept the offer, as
he was in great haste, and feared that he
might be delayed, and perhaps caught in
the snow, if he travelled with oxen!
Strange as it may seem, this is neverthe-
less true, and the young man is now trun-
ding the barrow, which contains the little
burden of his earthly goods, over the great
western plains, more thickly inhabited with
Indians and buffalo than with any repre-
sentatives of civilization. = Kansas City
Journal, 9th inst.
On the 18th inst. McGrew, barefooted,
with his wheelbarrow before him, passed
through Council Grove, on the Santa Fe
Road, about $50 miles from Kansas City.
His determination was still strong to go
through afoot, although his feet were sore
and bleeding, and he had been offered a
passage with several trains on their way out
McGrew is printer. He has probably
published country newspaper" some
where, and has become used to ''going bare
footed from necessity.
The Kanzas news., 1858-10-23
able property, $50, 500.
COTTONWOOD TOWNSHIP.
,Ole amount of taxable property, s3l 1886.
No return OF taxable property.

In Agnes City township the amount oi
taxable property is s13.977. This town
ship is covered by the Indian Reserve and
consequently there are no lands subject tc
taxation within its limits.
No return from Kansas Center township
The average yield per acre of the vari-
GUS crops is about as follows: Corn, &c
bushels; Wheat 80 bushels; Oats, 90 bush.
els; Potatoes, 800 bushels-making total
of 1OO,8 800 bushels of Corn, 1850 bushels
of Wheat, $3.50 bushels of Oats, and 81,
900 bushels of Potatoes, for Emporia town
ship alone!
This is matter of pride for township
which contains an area of but 65 square
miles, and which has been settled less than
eighteen months. The amount of taxable
property returned for this county is less
by one-third than it would have been with
out the exemption provided by law. 1t is
still large, and viii compare fayorably with
many older settled regions.
The rapid strides which the valleys OF
the Neosho and Cottonwood are making to-
wards wealth and Importance under the ma
ny disadvantages arising from their remote
ness from markets and the great thorough
fares of trade and travel, is simply prophetic
of what this promised land' will be ere
the rounding of ''new decade" It will
be the center of wealth and intelligence, as
it is now the geographical center of Kansas.
The Kanzas news., 1858-10-23

1t would appear from the opening speech
of the Governor of New, Zealand to the
fifth General Assembly or Parliament of
that Island, that in addition to the new
gold exported from Frazer River, New
Zealand may also furnish further supply.
He refers to the discovery of new gold
field in the province of Nelson the south
ern port of the northern main island), as
an event of importance. Taken in eonnee-
ton with the known existence of gold in
the province of Auckland (the northern
port of the same island), and with the re-
cent discovery of auriferous indications in
the province of Otago at the southern ex-
tremity of the southern main island), he
thinks there is reasonable ground for antic-
ipating that the material interests of the
colony will receive a powerful stimulus
from these new sources of wealth. It
would seem, indeed, as if gold digging had
already become business in the Island, as
the Governor promises TO submit measures
for maintaining law and order among those
who may resort to the gold fields.
There is very strong physical resem-
blance between the islands of New Zealand
and those of Japan. Both consist of a
mass of interior mountains, with narrow
margin along the coasts of level and fertile
lands. Both are evidently of volcanic ORR
gin, and as Japan has always been famous
for Its gold diggings, it is not unreasonable
to expect that New Zealand may become so.
" =. Tribune.
The Kanzas news., 1858-10-23

Linn county has two Representatives in
the Territorial Legislature. At the last cleo
ton, with a severe contest for members of
the Legislature and the county seat, the
whole number of votes cast was 5O8.-
Breckinridge county is entitled to one-nine-
teenth of three members to the same Legis-
lature, and cast, at the last election, without
any contest whatever, 498 votes. Lykins
county is also entitled to two members, and
cast, at the last election, with a spirited con
test, 684 votes.
The river and border counties have long
enough monopolized everything in the shape
of representation, and it is full time that
the interior was beginning TO assert its
rights.
The Kanzas news., 1858-10-23
Fire distinguishing Apparatus.

Aaron Roberts, colored man of Phila-
delphia, has shown US the mo lei of an ap-
paratus constructed on the principle of a
telescope, and which, when extended, is
designed TO conduct water (forced into the
bottom from a fire engine) to the top of
the highest buildings. The pipe at the
summit revolves on its base, so that by
means of connecting chains the water can
be elected in any direction. It is compli-
mentary to the ingenuity of Mr.. Roberts
that enough money has been subscribed in
Philadelphia and New York, by the fire.
men, for the construction of full-sized
machine of this description, which is WOW
building. 1t will be propelled on wheels!
in perpendicular position. Mr.. R. has
the signature of Mayor Tieman and other
gentlemen. expressing confidence in it5' ad-
aptation to the purposes for which it IS in
tended.-N 7. Journal Of COnanaercf.
The Kanzas news., 1858-10-23
Pixies Peak.

A company of one hundred men has been
organized at Leavenworth City, who intend
TO proceed to Pixies Peak for the purpose
of laying out a town. They viii take the
requisite machinery and mechanics along to
go into active operation Immediately.
Two companies from Iowa Point passed
yesterday, en- route for the gold mines at
Pixies Peak. They go out with plenty Of
provisions and other necessary ''6xins" to
commence operations early in the spring
This is the most direct route tozshe gold
diggings, and we may confidently expect 6
much larger emigration in the spring than
at any previous season.-Pa Palmetto Konsdn
The Kanzas news., 1858-10-23

The mining news from Fraser's River is
sill unsatisfactory. The river is still too
high to allow profitable working. Business
dull at Victoria, and property greatly de-
preciating. The Indians still held threat
ening attitude. Considerable excitement
has been created by reported gold discove-
ries at Vancouver's Island, north of Victo-
ria, and thousands had rushed there and
staked off claims, but It turned out a hum
bug. Many persons who went to Fraser
River and other diggings in British posses
sions, had returned to California.
The Kanzas news., 1858-10-23

RAILWAYS. Eighteen English railway
companies, representing a capital of 15O,-
00O, 900 sterling. had held a meeting in Lon
don for the purpose of agreeing upon a
course of procedure to avoid further mis-
understanding. Among other resolutions
adopted was one strongly recommending the
settlement of all difficulties by arbitration
instead of law; to prevent ruinous competi-
ton, and also that powers be sought from
Parliament to enable companies to settle all
disputes by arbitration. ef-
The Kanzas news., 1858-10-23

We make the following extract from an
article in the October number of the Ma
sonic Revie,O, descriptive of some ancient
Masonic emblemE found in an Indian mound
near Centerville! Indiana:
''The naEtichlar mound we have alluded
to, as ling near Centervjlle. Indiana,
was ffty-foq feet in diameter, and eight
feet in height. When the country was first
settled the large oak trees growing on the
top and sides of it were removed, the earth
being needed in the construction of road
that was being opened near it. Being thus
partly undermined, some months since a
portion of the earth on one side slid down
and revealed some curious articles near the
centfe, and a: the base of the mound.-
Among them was Square, Level, Key
stone and Chisel. The Square and Level
We're permitted to remain in the possession
ybf some boys, who most unfortunately
broke them to pieces; the Keystone and
Chisel were secured by worthy brother
and kindly forwarded to US, and are care
fully preserved in the archives of our office
1.-The Chisel is composed of black horn
stone, species of hard slate. The Key
stone is composed of indurated slate, and of
variegated colors. The latter has small
hole through it, as though it had been worn
by string attached to the person. 1t is
finished up with an exactness which could
not be excelled by the most skillful work
man of the present day. The same may
be said of the other articles, except the
Chisel which appears to have had less care
exercised In its completion"
The Kanzas news., 1858-10-23

The Atlantic Telegraph is not working,
will prove an utter failure. The operators
at Trinity Bay think the difficulty is at the
eastern end of the cable, within few miles
of Valentia, and hope that some means for
removing it may soon be found; but of this
they cannot be sure. The failure of this at
tempt at teIegraphic intercommunication
between the continents will be calamity TO
be universally deplored.
The Kanzas news., 1858-10-23

ADVANTAGES OF CRINoLINE. - The st.
Johns IN. B. Morning Freeman says that
on Wednesday morning, the mate and crew
of the Forest Queen were aroused by the
cries of female and deserted lady float
ing gently down stream in some strange
craft like Naiad or Undine skimming the
wave in her chariot. Before anything could
be done to arrest her progress she foated to
the wheel where she was held. Her wide
expansion skirts had for once proved useful,
and borne her along in safety
The Kanzas news., 1858-10-23
statistics aft Rreckinridee County.

Statistics OF Breckinridge County.
Immediately after the late assessment for
taxes was ordered, We made out, with prop
er headings, roll for each of the Town
ship Assessors of this county, for the pur-
pose of aseertaining the amount of produce,
stock, &C., raised and now in the county
Returns have been made to us from but
three out of the five townships of the coun-
ty-Emporia, Americus aud Cottonwood
Kansas Center and Agnes City being ye'
to hear from. We hope the Assessors oi
the delinquent townships will forward the
returns "a soon as NAV be.
The Kanzas news., 1858-10-23
Burning of tie Crystal Palace.


The Crystal Palace with all its contents
was entirely destroyed by fire on the after
noon of the 5th. The Fair of the Ameri-
can Institute was being held there at the
time. A large amount of property was
destroyed, consisting of mechanical and
agricultural implements, melodeons, pianos,
steam engines, and other kinds of goods
that were on exhibition. The fire broke
out in the lumber room, which was filled
with empty boxes and large quantity Of
old timber. 1t is believed to have been the
work of an incendiary. When first discov-
cred the Palace engine swas brought out
but the hose was so full of holes as to be
useless. The flames spread with astonish-
ing rapidity, creating intense excitement
among the visitors, who were estimated al
upward Of two thousand. The fremen's
services were of no avail. The whole
building is in ruins, and very little of its
contents was saved. Two only, of the ma
ny fire engines on exhibition were got out
uninjured. The building was crowded with
articles on exhibition, of every possible de-
scription. It is impossible to estimate the
loss with any degree of accuracy. The
building is estimated at S15O,OO0. The
contents must have been worth double that
sum.
The Kanzas news., 1858-10-23

Partial returns from the elections in Penn
sylvania, Ohio and Indiana, which took
place on the l4th inst, indicate large Re
publican gains. In Cincinnati, Gurley, Re
publican, has been chosen to Congress over
Groesbeck, Democrat, which is a Republi-
can gain. In the other Cincinnati District,
I. c. Day, Republican, runs Pendleton,
Democrat, very close. and there is a proba-
bility that he is elected. This would also
be Republican gain.
Philadelphia city and county have gone
anti-Lecompton strong. the opposition
sweeping everything before them. The
Lecompton policy of the President has met
with stern and overwhelming rebuke.
The Kanzas news., 1858-10-23

There is now large demand for houses
to rent in Emporia. Several persons living
few miles from town contemplate moving
in this winter, to enjoy the benefits of the
free school. Families just arrived, whose
destination is Southwest are stopping here
to winter, preferring to do this than to go
on at this late day of the season. Crops
on the Walnut and Whitewater failed, and
many of the settlers will winter here and
60 back early in the spring.
The Kanzas news., 1858-10-23

ANNIVERSARY OF THE FRENCH REvoLU-
T1oN.-The French Red Republicans and
Socialists of all nations in the city Of New
York had grand banquet at the Steuben
House, in the Bowery on Thursday eve
ming, to celebrate the sixty sixth anniver-
sary of the proclamation of the French re-
public, September, 99, 1899. About three
hundred persons were present, including a
few ladies. The room was decorated with
the red flag of the republic, pictures OF
Orisini and Pierri, and fitting inscriptions.
The Kanzas news., 1858-10-23
Administrators Nntins

NOTICE is hereby given that letters of Admin.
In istration upon the estate of Stephen Ward
late OF Breeklnrldge county deceased, have been
ridge county, Kansas bearing date the 2aa dav of
May, a. ID. 1858. Therefore all persons having
claims against said estate are required to exhihf
them TO me for allowance within one wear from
the date of said letters, or they may be preeuded
from any benefit of such estate and if said claims
be not exhibited within three years from the date
of said letters, they will be forever barred
R. H. BEST,
Octlb-w3 Administrator
The Kanzas news., 1858-10-23

Blair's investigations have extended over
but small portion of his district. but he
has already ferreted out 400 fraudulent
votes for Barrett, and he and his friends do
not doubt that the investigation will result
in proving his election by 300 majority.
The Kanzas news., 1858-10-23
Administrator's Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that letters of admin
In istration upon the estate of David Gibbs, de-
ceased, have been granted to me by the Probate
Court of Breckinridge County, Kansas, bearing
date the 18th day of August, A. D. 1858. There
fore all persons having claims against said estate
are required TO exhibit them to me for allowance
within one year from the date of said letters, q
they may be precluded from any benefit of such
estate; and If said claims be not exhibited within
three years from the date of said letters they vii
be forever barred. AARON LANE.
Oct. 9-w3s Administrstor.
The Kanzas news., 1858-10-23
Adminiatratnr,s Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that letters Of 3D.
In ministration on the estate of John LpPan
cot, late of Breckinridge county, deceased, Eere
granted to the undersigned by the Clerk Of Tx
Breckenridge county Court, in vacation, on the ia
day of October, A. d. 1858. All persons having
claims against said estate are required TO exhibit
them for allowance within one year from the dss
of said letters as they may be precfuded from 81!
benefit of said estate, and If such claims be n@
exhibited within three years from the date Of sad
letters, they wiz be forever barred.
NICHOLAS L0CKERMAN,
Oct 9w34 AdminstrstOr.
The Kanzas news., 1858-10-23
CALrFoRNrA The

CALIFoRNIA PoLITIcs. - The California
State election has resulted in the success oi
the Administration Democratic ticket BY
5000 to 10000 majority. The Legislature
will have large majority of Administra.
ton Democrats. San Francisco elected the
Peoples Ticket for local officers, and Re-
publican delegalion to the Legislature.
The Kanzas news., 1858-10-23

We have received No. of the Palermo
Leader. bearing date October Z, published
at Palermo, Douiphan county, Kansas, by
Perbam & Emery. Il is Free State in pol
itics, with, we should judge, Republican
leanings. Well gotten up. and enterpris-
ing in tone and spirit. Much success.
The Kanzas news., 1858-10-23

Emery's journal Of agriculture and the
Prairie Farmer. of Chicago have been uni
ted, and now form one of the most attrac-
tive and best Agricultural journals extant.
Price. S2 year. Address Emery d Co.,
Chicago. We furnish the Journal and THE
News for three dollars and guarter-ma-
KING saving of seventy five cents.