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Instructions to Secretary Denver, Act.
ing Governor of Kansas.

Instructions to Secretary Denver, Act.
ing Governor Of Kansas.
WASHINGTON, Dec %, 1887.
The Aresident, in response to a call of
the Senate, to-day sent large mass of doc
uments on Kansas affairs-among them the
following?
DEPARTMENT OF STATe,
WASHINGTON, Dec. II, 1857.
James W. Denrer, Esq, Secretary and Act-
eng Governor Of Kansas Territory:
SIR You have already been informed that
MT. Stanton has been removed from the Of
nee OF Secretary Of the Territory of Kansas,
and that you have been appointed in his
pace. desire now to state to you distinct
y the reason of this change. The Conven-
tion which met at Lecompton on the LIST of
September, had framed Constitution and
nad authorized its President to submit the
question to the people of Kansas on the 2lst
OF December, whether this Constitution
should be adopted with or without slavery.
Inc Importance of the issue could not well
be over-estimated. 1t involved the COM
pie.e and authoritative settlement of the
only subject of difference which had seri-
ously ag'tated Kansas or interfered with its
prosperity. The qualified electors, there
iore, to whom this settlement was referred,
not only unquestionable right to attend at
the polls and give their votes on the kay APP
Point:d, but they were required to do so by
the highest considerations of public duty.
IN the exercises Of this right, moreover,
they were entitled to adequate protection
by the Territorial Government, and the act
ing Governor was bound to employ the le-
gal means at his command to give security
ana hrmness to the election. With the con-
filct'ns opinions which prevailed in the Ter
rItory on the question submitted to had no
right to interfere. They had their appro-
pirate issue at the ballot box, and to that
peaceful arbitrament they mig ht safely be
referred: The great objects to be accom-
p'ished IN the opinion of the President we're
to preserve the peace Of the Territory and
secure freedom in the election. Entertain.
ing these views, he was surprised to learn
that the Secretary and Acting Governor had
on the first OF December issued his procla-
nation for special session Of the Terrific
rial Legislature. on the eth inst only few
weeks in advance Of its regular time of
I meeting and only g..
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-01-02

New RAuRoAD-In spite of the hard
times and the stoppage Of nearly all the I'M
finished railroads in the country, the Joliet
and Chicago r. r. has steadily moved for
ward, and we now see it announced that
next week this road is to be opened, fully
completed and equipped. This road is =
continuation of the Chicago and St. Louis z.
r., which is now an independent unbroken
line from Chicago TO St. Louis.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-01-02

Hrs REwARp.-O. b. Matteson. OF New
York. the member of Congress who vas
compelled to resign his in the last congress
to escape expulsion, but who at the time
had been reelected to the present congress,
a seal he mas not had the decency also to
resign. has not been placed upon single
committee of the house by Speaker Orr,
who probably considered that he had no
right to compel any gentleman to associate
with him. Mr.. Matteson has gone home to
spend the holidays. and the Buffalo Express
suggests that he ought to stay there.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-01-02

From EURoPE.-The Persia and Arago
have arrived at New York during the week,
with Liverpool dates to the 18th inst
There had been a weeks later news from In
dIa, bringing accounts of the partial relief of
Lucknow, and Of numerous successful en-
counters with the mutineers at vsrious points
The mutineers burned alive all wounded
soldiers that fell into their hands.
Parliament adjourned on the 18th. Mon
ey matters improving in England, but great
distress still prevailing at Hamburger. No
improvement In markets
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-01-02
A. l.notb we are ssie to tell

M,vNEsOrA-At IenStn VIC "so ~ W sSiA
Tho is elected governor in Minnesota, and
wh;ch POLITICAL yarty has carried the now
c.. The hoard Of canvassers have just
.omn,eted their labors, and rerrs as the
ofF;c;al result. the following state officers
elected with their majority:
covsrnor II. II. Sibley,.. 24O
7 ;sut Governor, W. Hoeombe. T. 05
SECRETARY of State, F. Bansen, ,oo9
T,o.surer G. w. Armstrong;. .....--l 900
Auditor. w. F. Dunbar, -. LIZ
Msnher Of Congress, G. l.. BeekeF,.. ,OSl
Ais". ., W. w. Phelps. .l'lSl
&c J. NJ. Cavanaug,i, 2,1O9
All the officers elected are Democrats, in
Guiding the judicial officers not sivenaoove.
The legislature being also democrats, on
the 10Th ult., met in joint convention' and
and elected Z. S. Senators. On Use hrst
ballot the Hon. Henry N. Rice received 90
on. of 116 votes, and on the next ballot
General James Shields received 81 votes out
of116 Mr.. Rice received in ADDITION to
the Democratic vote, four Republican votes.
The St. Paul Pioneer OF the goth says:
We congratulate the people on this rs,.a st
We sand to the United S ates Senate
ega,ion. unsurpassed by any from the Nersh-
west, in point of ability, experience .~1d
character Minnesota will at once taif' an
important position among the States es.ae
Tn;on through the high character Ok its
representatives in the two Houses oil Con
rress. We understand that the ent re dele
cation will at once proceed to Washington
and we hope soon to announce the gratifying
intelligence of the formrl recognition and
adoption of Minnesota as one oil the states
of the Federal Union.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-01-02

INTERESTING TO GANBLERs.-A bill to MN.
ish professional gamblers by schippinv has
passed the lower house of South Carolina
Legislature. 1t provides that in addition to
the punishment already provided by law
the guilty party shall receive uot to exceed
thlrty-nine lashes. The papers do not state
whether stock gamblers are included in the
bene6cent provisions of this bill.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-01-02

BANK OF AURORA AND BANK OF SOUTHERN
ILLINoIs.-We learn from the State ,Journai
that the Bank Of Southern Illinois, at Boil.
ton, and the Bank Of Aurora, at Auror,
have filed notice with the Hon. lessee K
Dubois, State Auditor, and have gone into
voluntary liquidation, nndea the law and
are now winding up their business The
Diiis are amply protected by securities in
the hands of the Auditor.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-01-02

MINERS ON A STRIKE During the past
week many of the miners have been IN !.
strike. A short time ago the coal comm.
MES put down the price for mining Coal
and the miners struck for the restoration ~
old prices. We understand, however thai
most Of them have gone to work again At
the reduced ratss.-La Sale Pra,.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-01-02

OK Drr.-One of the or dts at Washing
ton is that it was agreed among the south
ern members that if the Lecompton Constr
tuition had been sent up without slavery,
Mr. Stephens, of Ga, was to move its refer
ence back to the people.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-01-02

FROM UTAH.-The latest accounts from
the Plains represent Col. johnson as within
q days march Of Fort Bridger, and the bal
ance of the army day or two in the rear.
The army were in good spirits, with provis-
ion enough on hand to last until next June.
A considerable force of Mormons was re-
ported to be stationed at Fort Bridger, and
Col. johnson was about to proceed and dis.
lodge them, when report arrived that the
Mormons had destroyed the Fort and retired.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-01-02

MExico-The las. news from this quarter
is that the insurreciionary movements a.'st
the Comonfort government are gaining
ground; and that the Mexican Congress
and Supreme Court, TO strengthen the Pres
ident as much as possible, have broken up
and dispersed, and declared Comonlort ab-
solute dictator.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-01-02

OLD FArHER THE, with ruthless hand.
Has reared aloft his magic wand,
And to the tomb Of ages past
Rolls back old Fifty Seven at last.
Peace to his ashes Lovingly,
Well weave, grey Year, q shroud for thee:
mingled wool Of smiles and tears,
OF griefs and joys, Of hopes and fears.
Long, long shall pensive Mem'ry dwell
Upon the scenes we we loved SO WELL
Thou TT gone but yet in song and story,
Thy name shall live, for shame glory;
And years may come, and years may go,
But yet thy deeds, while here below,
Shall stand enrolled on hist'ry's pages,
beacon light for future ages.
Though brief thy stay, and short thy reign,
Earth neer shall see thy like again.
Thus years speed on; bright locks grow grey,
And loved ones fall around way,
And soon, full soon, the sober Real,
Dissolves the beautiful Ideal,
Yet still, our song has this one burden
Far in the Future lies the guerdon.
Our bark is launched; our sails are spread;
Bright shine the guiding stars DER head;
Hope whispers in each rusting gale,
For us, there's no such words as "fdH."-
The Future becons us, and fast
We journey from the shadowy past.
Alas how the bright stars wane,
And darkness broods above the main;
How soon beneath the treach'rous waves
or LIES false sea, cur hopes find gravesl
Good bye to sentiment! Let US tell
What in Fifty Seven befell,
Long shall he live in our hearts enshrihed
For the blessings he has left behind.
For his golden hours we loved him well;
On his halcyon days we fondiy dwell;
For the plenty and peace he brought to earths
For the festive board, for the social hearth,
For the freight OF joys and hopes he bore,
His name be cherished forevermorei
Old Yexri II really IS distressing,
rr.f srrr, al ff,vrf ~s1<fh iuw
And dwell upon thy many crosses,
Thy anxious cares, thy heavy Losses.
Riches taking wings and flying,
Soaring hopes in ruin lying,
Brokers smashing, merchants crashing,
Payments waiting, trade stagnating,
Paper towns blown up in air,
Bubbles bursting everywhere -
This, the tale the present brings Us,
This, the song the future sings us.
What has done it vainly sages
or all sizes and all ages
Seek TO find the true solution
or this mighty revolution
Crying. all agape with wonder,
'.will the country go to thunder?"
Some say tits wild speculation,
That is running the nation;
Others, bringing DER the water,
Fabrics, that we'd surely oughter
Make at home, and help our neighbor,
BY encoura ging his labor;
Some old bachelors grim, surely,
Vow that all this hurly-buriy
Has been got up by the ladies.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-01-02
MELANCHOLY AFrAl

MELANCHOLY AFFAl
night a very dcplorabl
Clark county, Ind. a
married to . cousin at I
Some of the young m
the bride and brides
house for the purpose :
parties. The father G
them to desist, and th'
request. But shortly
and the bride being o.
purpose of going to tnt
groom, the animal .
threw the bride OH, an
broken, causing instant
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-01-02

HORRIBLE MURDER
23:-The wife and chill
were found this morni
house. The children
Threats cut, and Mrs. .
floor with her throat c
posed to have been II
Monday night,
Mr.. SIS clothes were
blood. He was seen tt
Tuesday, since which t
heard Of him. The r
something wrong had :
the bedroom window
murder. Stoube is a !
and is a cigar maker b,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-01-02

Some of our exch:ng
the word "telegram
words " telegraph o's l.
delphia Ledger PLACES :. No. -
calls its special dispatc%1
in honor Of Professor "
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-01-02

q =
decision was TO i
submitted by the
of Mr.. Stanton the
lieves has thrown
among the excited
is directly at war,
full policy OF the 4
For this reason !
move him.
From these view
stand what the l
chief duty which {
Stanton's successo
servs peace in kai
titled to vote on Il
have safe access 10
from any restraint
of the Gle tive fran
If the civil powe
this purpose, the q
should be emDloye
be a wise precautio
in advance, with
where, in your jud,
likely to be require
that the use OF the
wholly avoided.
likely to occur whe
to be at hand for
Should the military
Necessary to keep
fall instructions wit
per mode Of emp|o.
cations to Gov. Wa
%, and September
subsequently, writ
these last, that OF
Kansas by you, anc
All Of them vii, d.
archives Of the @
They refer Pro'nine
of The peace at cert,
but | need hardly il
;y is not intended
Tec;ai occas onS
to the protection Of
else Of tbuir Just r.
legal election a. ",
Terrilori ! Legis atu
on the Tth instant,
session its members
and free in their del
action must also b
authorize an electio
purpose. this elecii'
interruption, no les:
by the Convention.
OF the Territory is
Of election is secure
astrouS consequent
The public journa
intended movement
idents OF Kansas, TO
~ government undo
tor. Ii is hardly p
can b c well founded,
be made and lead to
the Territorial auth,
the Government mu
tanned /; and from "
tempted to interfere
election authorized
Conoention, or whlC
by the Pegislature, t
sisted, and the sec
maintained. 7
The peaceful pro
can obviously occasit
zen of any party. b
have only their due
stitution and laws.
therefore, that no e
vor to interfere with
people will be conte
the Convention peat
legitimate results, {
the consideration of
The President rel
and discresion to q
structions. 1t is Wit
people Of Kansas, a
people Of Kansas, 81
termination of the
them for decision.
that in securing to I
which they are emit
be taken not TO organ
On this point | agai.
struc:;0ns to Gov.
Stan,o,, which you
to yourself.
1t is proper to .'d'
Territorial Legislator
terfere with the elect
and Goth of January,
ner prescribed by t.
vention.
| am. Sir, respectf
want, LIZ
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-01-02

MINISTER TO RUssIA-iIon. Francis W.
Picker :, of 5. c., has been nominated to the
Senate for the mission to st. Petershurgh
ard not Mr. Buchanan of Ind, as runore..
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-01-02

KANSAS FEELING AT WAsHINGToN.-The
Washington Union had recently short but
very sensible notice of The Kansas feeling at
the Federal Metropolis. 1t remarked that
up to that time, 22d inst, there had been no
practical question before Congress for its
consideration in connection with the Kansas
matter; nor had the knowledge of affairs in
that Territory been so full and complete as to
justify opinions to be expressed that may
not be materially modified by subsequent
information When the constitution shall
be presented, and the admission of Kansas
| as a State under it is demanded, the subject
| will be fully before Congress for its conslde-
ration and practical action. Then let its
merits be candidly and fairly discussed, as it
should be, and the action Of Congress be
taken upon due deliberation. We anticipate
an end to the matter that shall dispose Of it
forever, and in manner satisfactory to the
| whole country, except to those who seek to
array one section of the country against the
other in strife and dscord.
The Union may properly add, for the in
formation of the country at large, that no
excitement exists in Congress concerning
this matter. An interest is certainly felt in
it, but we believe that a general disposition
prevails to await the action of Kansas and a
development Of facts which will enable Con-
gress to take such action as shall thereafter
exclude this question from its halls.
There is much significance in the remarks
| OF the Union, and they counsel all Demo-
Gratis to keep cool and not be driven into ex-
tremc views and action, by the miserable
twaddle of the Black Republican papers
Cincinnati Enquirer
SAD AFrAIR.-We regret to mention that
very serious and tragic rencontre took
place in our city, between two of our most
prominent and respectable citizens, on yes
terday, one being a Republican and the 9TH
er a Democrat. Says the Republican to the
other All, you are all coming over to oar
side, now, | see." How is thal?' says
the unterriied, "do you b Iieve. with us,
that the people shall be Sovereign in the
Territoriess" "Of course do and always
did-who should make laws for country,
but its own people'" exclaimed the Repub.
lican fervently. The Democrat was enraged,
and drew from his pocket pistol and shot
tho Rar-Ll:~n-, Add - H. I---i-
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-01-02

The La Sale Glass " orks will 20 into
operation next Monday.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-08-10
LETTER FROM MISSOURI.

ST. LOUIS, No. Aug 81, t. o clock.
Gentemsn-I hasten to inform you that We hev7
met the enenss Of our country aud routed them
horse, foot and dragoou. 1es that incubus, ~ ihs
shape of Free Democracy alias Black Repubhcarispi
which had iostered itself upon fair and growing
city, has been swept away-though 1t attempted 10
hide it's hidsous form undsr the of the amrutsd
Benton. Our city and State are redeemed from lb ~,
foul blot-the negro cloud s dispersed and the bIig
rays Of q constitutional reflected upon too
face Of every true patriot.
The apparent strength Of the free soil fsctlou IL
st. Louis has not b6BD generally understood It dr.
tauce from ST. Louis.
The facts briefly these In lS4S, you will r.
collect, Cas- WAS nominated instead Of Van Bar.
+. p. Blair, Jr., and others, organised r.a -c.i
movement, and started q Barnburn-r paper b-',
they drumm.d up about 300 votss, all tod TIM. iLs
NOV ment on tbs part OF him and his sdberrOt-
nippsd in the bud, aud the young Blair politically
doomed Al The sre.ion Iof the MssourI Legislature
III lS4S and 49. Quo jackson introduced utI"ns
pledginx this State TO operate in the processing
of the Nashvillr Convention: and which, 10y it. be-
hest against those resoutious, the Wing parry IN The
Legislature took decided stand-Col. Benton G'-C
opposed it. The result wns DIVISION ni he
Democratic purity. Benton was opposed 10 -ihv.ry
agitation and slavery propsgnndi-m. H-r"- GI.
of tboss raving abolition and free soil fen'-n
ces fell into the ranks. And smoug Tho h1t
was +. p. Blair, Jr Col Benton ~as, hoy-vcr, lead
ly opposed II freesosni yet not aiihsanG,rc ts'.
the Blair faction, through the fundamentally ~,
ney AMI gross deception purchased aud coDrrod so
Benton press, the Missouri Democrat. By ,'i- tf.ua
and combination and by running the Benton anG
Buchanan ticke, Ia 1856. r. 2 BAR, Jr Wa c-,~G
TO Congress. Soon alter his socton th7 max WAS
thrown off and he became Acknowledged Ftts
Soiisr. The result which send you "il show y"u
that The people Of ST. Louis have repudatrd hm nnd
his doctrine. The vote, fur heard from, s.auis
as follows:
Barrett. National Democrat, iJ9
Blair. Free Soer. alias Black Republican. SO
Breckenridge, American, Kno" Nothing, i,JJt
ST. Louis county to hear from, which will increase
Bsrret;'s majority $40 votes.
Whsn lsit Virginia was member OF tie Amer
can party and did all that could 10 elect Mr.. ~
more to the Presidency; but am DcnocrT
and why' because the American party have nearly ~
become Free Soilsrs alias Black Republicans. aui
cannot and will not vote with them. From this tima
henoeforth and forever, am Democrat and viii
all The strength and mind that possess, will
on the 30 called American and Black Republic psr
tps A. l.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-08-10
BLESHEIM POSITIVELY TO BE SOLD
NtITIllll REsERNE

HJY virtue OF decree pronounced by the Circuit C0ur,
y Of Aibemsrle, the undersigned commissioner Will
sell at public auction Wednesday, 2d September next
IN tho premises the bcauti estate and late residence
Of the lion, Andrew Stevenson decoss,d Dtecouuty OF
Albemsrls, kdown
BLEEHElM
This perhaps OF the most beautiful and drorsb!t
estseI that be found Hnvwh"rr in Virrtnn tn" HT
contains about nine hundred acres O which shout itu
are in timber and 800 cleared, with good running "hiof
IN every field and lies nine miles South Of ChHr"ttesvlIl
and University which there Is good road passing
immediately by Monticello
OF the open land about 80 toiereoly well Is
ken in clover.
BLENHEIM lies on the Eastern slupe of the South est
Range OF Mountains, in the section OF country 50 long
under good state OF cultivation, being we'll adapted 10 ali
The staple products of Piedmont Virginia. such Wheat
Tobacco, Corn, Grasses, &c
The buildings all new and commodious, and ar
ranged with very great taste whst the surrounding
Lawn is very extensive and highly improved.
An easy access market (eihcr Richmond or Alexan-
dria afforded by railway, and the James hivcr and
Kanawha Canal The society OF the neighborhood !,
cultivated and refined and churches Ut ali the leading
denominations are accessible.
In short In point OF health scenery, society and beau
,fu improvements rarely cquacd by any estate even
offered for sale.
A very small portion Of the purchase money will bo
quired in hand and long credits given Tor the balance.
Persons wishing 10 pnrchase can visit the place, or may
correspond with by directing 10 charlottesville Al
bemArle county, Va.
Should the I'D September prove 10 be unsul;abl,
DAY, the sale will be made the next fair day.
Peculiar circumstances prevented The sae Of this place
when advertised last but persons desrous Of Being 'hc
SALE may assured that the dny mentioned above
the land will posuieey be <d without regard price.
N II. MASSlE Commissioner,
And Administrator of A.. Stevenson, deceased.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-08-10
A CnARLEsroNIAN CRITICIsEs OUR

gentleman from Charleston, 8. c., writing from
Richmond to the " Mercury" notices the Washing
ton statue as follows:
"Of course saw the equestrian statue of Wash
ipg,on, surrounded hy several pedestals, on two Of
which stand Jefferson and Patrick Henry Shall |
criticize il IL mhy appear urgTacious 10 do ro But
with feelings of admiration Tor the work hs a whole.
surely il may be permitted to point ont or at least
-upgtst that appears TO me 10 be some special faults
Situated almoat upon the summit of a high hill, the
figure stands out in beautiful relief against the sky.
It has makuifcen, effect upon a clear moonlight
locks like full armed figure Of the ancient days Of
cbiyalrv, ready for the charge The attitude OF the
General is very good. steady and erect. The face,
TOO characteristic; the came heroic cslmness OF e1-
pression the broad jaw, The squins nose, and the
steel trap month. 1hs horse represents large stal
ion He lie just being drawn up from action. The
right fore leg is thrown forward es brace, and the
left hind leg placed repew bat under him-the other
so leg. lifted from The ground. The heed s erect.
IN. nose being slightly thrown out the mouth opened
,s by the curb, name and tail still flying ns If in \
br.-z.. The expression Of the sieeds face is fine
very animated. The neck is also good possibly q
little too swan lik- IN ~ arch. The slope OF the
shoulder and line CT the back is s!so good. The ob
ecIiun therefore. that have. lie this while The ati.
,uce somewhat heavy, the figure is too like that OF
both too stout and too long The horse is what We
would call "leggy." especially in the hind legs. His
ribs are not sufficiently rounded and the line OF bis
rump is too straight and sharp Moreover. the left
fore leg, rGsed from the ground, is deficient in grace
Without intending any nvidious comparison, don't
hink it equal 10 the horse OF Jackson by Clark
Mills"