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Smyrna times., 1858-02-18
.lsCcttGsaeOess A2ElcEcs.
Was John Bunyan a Gipsey?

a work, 1t appears, Is shortly to be published
IN New Urk ctty, (and simultaneously 10 Great
BrI'aln), having Tor It's cubleCt history OF the
gipsey race, being mainly from the pen Of the
late Walter Sinsou, Scotch gentleman, and
edted by his son, James Siuson, who Is now
resident OF this city. The latter, iii a commu-
nIcaton to one Of our ci'y journay, states that
the History Of the Gipses" which he is about
publishing originated In two or three cOntr!bu-
tlOns to B&GchW0od'S Mqg04ine, which were
discontinued principally at the suggestion Of
SIR Walter Scott, under whose insllgaiion the
author Qateiy deceased( prosccu' ed his iuqul-
ries into the subject. Habu and character. it
is asserted, do uot constitute u gipsey. 1t is a
question OF race a question of blood and de-
scent, and The knowledge which goes with the
blood and descent. AS yet, Whist little We can
know of the subject is derived from Mr.. Bur.
rows works. Even he, however, is denied to
be competent to understand it in ITS Compile
henslve sense, for, being a gipsey himseiy, like
such, confines his alluslons TO the race to that
part OF 1t only which popularity passes for gip-
sizes, says Mr. Simpson "assumes a very great
Importance when 1t is considered that there
cannot be less than 250,G00 of the race, of all
castles, colors, characters, occupations, dcgrcss
of education, culture, and positions in life, in
the British Isles alone; while there is an i'm
mense number Of the same race in the United
States Of America" But the most important
feature in the forthcoming work will be that
with reference to Bunyan, the author Of "The
Pilgrims Progress" feature that will doubt
less create quite stir in Tie so-callcd ere
ligious world" "G!ourous old Rnnyan," il
the words of the communication TO mhscA We
have referred, " is to be proven to have been
an Egyptian Pilgrim, beyond even the shadow
of doubt" chapter is to be added to the
history of the human family, 10 show how
gipsey, one Of despsed race, can be a gentle
man, and, what is more, a Christian.
Smyrna times., 1858-02-18

THE JERKs.-The Illinois Baptist, of Janu-
ary l4th, says that this strange infatualion is
again revived in our immediate vicinity. 1t
made It's appearance in a protrSctGd meeting
among the Methodists at Indian Grove. The
ministers who conducted the meetings moved
them from Indian Grove TO Avoca, and brought
with them five or six of the jerkers. aud thus
the contagion commenced in the latter place
Our informant was present at several of their
meetings in Avoca, and describes the scenes as
very exciting. From fifty to a hundred were
Jerking at the same time. Their hands, shoul-
ders, feet and head would be violently thrown
into the most grotesque and apparently fright
tuI shapes. The woman's bounets would fly
oil, their hair become disheveled and in some
instances snap like whip. In some instances
1t attacks unbclievcrs in il, and uncOnverted
men who tried to resist it, by folding their arms
and wrapping them tightly around their bodies,
but in spite of themselves, their shoulders, first
one and then the other, would be jerked back,
till they lost all control of themselves"
| HAMILToN's OPINION OF WAsHINGToN.--Am-
bilious sons. like J. e. Hamilton, can often
learn much from their fathers. General Wilk
| insOn records conversation in 1883 with Cen
eral Hamilton, in which the latter, speaking of
Washington, said that " it was difficult to de-
eide whether he was greater in the field or in
the cabinet. lie said the world ehad very
naturally decided in favor of his military capaci-
ty; but from the sum of his observations, he
considered him equally sound as statesman
for whatever might have been the jealousies ol
the insinuatious of party. it was no humiliation
TO him to acknowledge that he had iU counci
frequently differed in opinion with Presiden
Washington, and that events had generally
proved that he was wrong and the Preside II
: right" ....4
0E7- lie that would be caressed by those tha
i surround him, should be content with little es
teen.
Smyrna times., 1858-02-18
WHOLE NO, 36O.

o. Mr.. w. Wills, Of Orange Co., Mass, is
the inventor of what lie calls Patent Stump
Extractor capsule of testing 81 tons TO the
inch, and able TO accomplish the work of 50
men. lis weigh does not exceed 1900 pounds,
and with team OF | strong horses or a pair OF
mules, 1t can do battle with the etOutest stump,
and root 1t up VIGOROUSLY. Standing trees
may be taken oui, large rocks removed from
their beds, and all manner OF wonders accom-
plishcd by very sample process. We do sup
pose 1t Is the very instrument with which Jona-
than Is to shave tic surfacc of his western will
dernrss s;-transiormlng h,s stumpy acres into
vcrdant, fertile fields, thus adding another 10
the various processes 10y which lie is cheating
time -Cdmdcn Dajiy.
Miss LAHE IN THE WnITE IEOrsE-The
following western view Of Mss Lane is from
correspondent of the ST. Louis News: "Mss
Lane stood little distant from the President,
and responded to the saIutatIons given her
She is d handsome lady, twenty-five or twenty
SIX years old, apparently. She has healthy,
ruddy, Penusy lyania look. Not diStinque by
any ueans, bun cnnently satisfactorily 10 the
eye. SEe Lae a suburb heod, hat roblcst and
most necessary part OF the huuau flame. Not
Il literary head, or puciIcai head but a SeaSi-
bf" head, covered with heavy and beautiful
chestnut baIr."
Smyrna times., 1858-02-18

O@3- lie that would be caressed by those that
surround him, should be content with little es-
TEEN.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-08-14
*0hcial and complete.
Former Volumes.


Complete files of Vol. of the Herald
Of Freedom can be supplied to persons Or
dering them Immediately, tied up in bun
dies ready for binding, for SO; or they
can be supplied ready bound, for $3.50.
Vol. 2 can also be supplied, minus a
few numbers, for So so in sheets, or So
bound. The two volumes can be furnish
ed, bound together, for $500. We have
no perfect files of Vol. 1, save that pre-
served in the office for reference.
The Herald of Freedom is believed to
contain the fullest and most reliable his
tory of Kansas, which has been or can be
written. 1t is an epitome of the facts as
they occur, and is not limited in its de-
scriptions of events to any one locality.
Whatever exceptions Others have taken
to its political positions. it is conceded by
all parties that it is independent and fear
less, and that it seeks to tell the truth, re-
gardiess of consequences. Every history
of Kansas, which has been written since
the first settlement of the Territory, has
gathered many of its leading incidents
and statistics from our columns, and such,
we opine, must be the case in the future /;
for here they are preserved in more con-
venient and durable form than elsewhere.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-08-14
TERRITORY OF KANSAS,l
SuWrru T0T-N-1

TAKE notice, that shall proceed to settle
u the estate of PRESTON HOFFAKERs, before
the Probate Court of Shawneecounty, on the first
Monday in September. 4. d. 1853. All persons
having claims against said estate. will please
present them before that time; and ali persons
indebted TO the aforementioned estate, are re-
questcd to come forward and pay up immedi-
ately. WESLEY GARRETT,
jy3l-4t Administrator of Preston Hofakers.
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10,735
1859

Thus far the returns give US 12,604
votes, or 1874 majority against the Le-
compton Swindle. The additional re-
turns to come in, will swell the vote to
about 1880 1t is evident that more
than 1900 voters were prevented from
attending the polls by high water and
sickness. This gives US voting popula-
ton of 49, 500. and more than sustains
our figures of $4,000 for the entire popu-
lation of the Territory. Though the ag-
gregate vote is less than we had expected,
and more Free State men have cast their
ballots for the proposition than we had ex-
pected, yet our majority will fall but lit
tie, if any, short of 10000 Considering
the appliances employed by the admins
tration to carry this measure with the peo-
pie, and the inducements held out to them
in land grants, and deferring sales of pub
lie lands, &C., we do think the people en-
it'll d to great credit for this vote. We
shall expect to give the result complete
next week.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-08-14
yuaiciai Notice.
HE TEzzlrosY or KAxsAs9
Third Judicial District,


THE District Court of the ID Judicial Dis
trial Of criminal and civil causes, uader the
provisions of the Territorial laws, viii: In ae
eordance with the requirements Of Law, De heio
at the following times and places, VIZ:
In the county Of Madison, at the eo1nty seat
on the second ed Monday of September next,
In the county sf Cofsy AZ, Burilngtoa, sne
temporary COUNT seat, On the third t5d9 AondAs
OF september next.
In Anderson county. 81 the county seat. on Lhe
fourth (4th) Monday of September next.
In the county Of Allen, II the county seat, en-
the hrst ~ TUESDAY of October next.
In the county of bourbon, az the county stat,
on the second CD Monday Of Of October next.
In Linn eoanty. at the county seat, on the
fourth "A h) Monday of October next.
The business of un0rganized counties OF THIS
District: winch are by legislative enactment {,
purposes, VIII be transacted, In compliance win
the provisions of law, IN the counties to when
theJ are seveFally attached, at the proper times
and places above stated.
These Courts being, by appointment Of the
laws Of this TerritoTy. and exclusively for the
trial oil Causes arising under the Territorial law
aad Terri torisl ur sdlctiun, the expenses thereof
laws.
The q. s. District Court for the third t3dl Ju-
dlcIal District, of the Territory of Kansas. will
be IN session at Fort Scott, on the third Monday
of October next for the trial of causes instituted
under the provisions Of the laws of the General
Government.
Done at Fort Scott. Bourbon county. in the
July, A. d., l656
J. WILLIAMS.
Judge of the Sd Judicial District of the Terri
tory Of Kansas.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-08-14

The EIectic College OF Medicine,
CINCINNATI, o.
THE Winter Session of 1859 willcommence on
L the 18th of October, and continue I6 weeks.
A full and thorough course Of Lectures Will be
good opportunities for attention TO practical
Anatomy, aid with ample Clinical facilities at
the Commercial Hospital.
The arrangement of the chairs will be IS fol-
OWs:-
TIE. St. JOHN. II. D.,
Professor Of AaGtOBey and PSysS0sogy
J.F. JUDGE, M. D.,
Professor Of Chemistry and Pharmacy.
A.JHOWE, NJ. d.,
Professor Of surgery.
C.H. CLEAVELAND, ii. D.,
WM. SHERWOOD, NJ. d.,
Professor OF AefieQE PTdctice and Pathology.
J.R. BUCHANAN, NJ. D.,
Emeritus Professor Of CEREBRAL PAgsiogogy and
lHstftates Of Medicine.
JOHN KING, d..
Professor Of Obstesrtcs and Diseases Of Women
aud Children.
The Terms of the Session will be the same as
heretofore, ,viz:-Marticulation, $' 90 Tuition.
so 90; Demonstrators Ticket, S5 10. Every
Student is required to engage in dissection one
session before graduation.l Graduation, SO 0u 5
Ticket to Commercial Hospital, (optional,) S5 90.
The Lecture-ROOms Are newly finished, neat.
and comfortable, and in central LOCALITY, lin
College Hall, Walnut Street,) where students
will find it convenient to call -on their arrival.
Tickets for the session may be obtained OF the
Dean of the Faculty, at bis Office, No. lib Smith
Street, or of Prof. G. ii. Cleaveland Secretary of
JOHN KING, Nj. D., Dean.
June %, 1853.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-08-14

OF Were we not sure that our neigh
Dor over the way would say that "the
statement was made with the view of
injuring Lawrence" we should beinclined
to write that mosquitoes have made their
appearance among US in large numbers,
and are far more numerous than at any
other period since the settlement of the
town. As it is, we shall be careful of the
statements We make, as the eyes of
censor of the press" are ever upon us.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-08-14
NTarmiton Town Company.

THE above Company now offer inducements
L unequalled by any Town Company in the
Territory.
The Company have just completed the largest
Hotel in southern Kansas, being three stories
high a. u Containing twenty four large cOmmo-
diOus sleeping and sitting rooms. In addition
to the hotel, the Company have built large
Storeh0use which will soon be well filed with
ali the commodities needed in a country like
ours. A large number of carpenters are now at
work erecting residences, shops, offices, &c. The
Company offer great inducements TO mechanics
and others, wishing to lucate. The town, from
Its central location, being the geographical GEN.
ter OF Bourbon county, must always command
an extensive trade and soon become an lmpOr-
tant town IN southern Kansas, as 1t Is surround
ed by as GOOD FARMING LANDS as were
ever titled By the husbandman.
CLAIMS.-Good and desirable claims can be
obtained in close proximity to town and timber.
MarmltOn Is splendidly and must be health
fully located, being on high rolling prairie:--
Ii has beautiful streams OF water washing Its
northern and southern limits. An excellent
STEAM SAW AND GRIST MILL
has lately been erected. and is now in successful
operation.
CLtMATE.-Marmiton is situated in latitude
81 80, and longitude, Ia ; A west tom Wash
ington. The Thermometer does not Indicate
higner degree of neat than ninety, and never in
the winter gets below zero. Farmers and Me-
chanics find no inconrenience in doing outdoor
work IN the winter season. Cattle, hogs, sheep,
etc, do well on the prairie during the entire
year. There rs always pleasant breeze In the
hottest days of summer, which makes the heat
less oppressive than In many OF the northern
States Lots will be sold at exceedingly low
figures to persons desirous of building.
j. K. JONES, President.
H0RATI0 kNOWLS, Vice Pres't.
L. X. ROBERTS, Sec'y, aug. H.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-08-14

Or The Odd Fellows, in the vicinity of
Walker. Anderson county, are taking ac-
ton for the institution of a Lodge in that
place. A meeting to take preliminary
action in the premises, was held on the
oath ult., and an adjourned meeting to
complete the necessary arrangements was
held on the 7th inst.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-08-14

@ We publish from the Leavenworth
Ledger glorious news from the Atlantic
Telegraph. But few days will probably
intervene until news will be passing be-
tween the two continents as readily as
between New York and Philadelphia
The connecting of Great Britain, and
through her the whole continent of Eu-
rope, with America. by magnetic telegraph,
is, the greatest work of art of the present
century.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-08-14
The Election.

The election returns continue to arrive,
,,ng;pg continuation the same cheer
~ rsports as given last week. From all
,,r.s Of the Territory, save in the large
.ouus. we hear of a small vote, owing to
,be high waters which prevailed on that
lac We have no doubt the vote will
AL full 1900 below its real strength, from
.bis cause alone.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-08-14

Or The Republicans plagiarized an arti-
Gle from the Herald Of Freeions, in its last
issue, in regard 10 the mail routes termi-
mating at Lawrence. Because We saw Ct to
set it in small type. and keep it standing
several weeks among our special notices,
makes it none the less our article.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-08-14

r 1t is apparent by the election re-
turns that nearly every pro-slavery man
in the Territory has voted for the propo-
sition !" while many Free State men, to
their disgrace be it said, has swelled the
vote of their enemies, and given them an
importance which they did not possess
prior to the election. It is humiliating
that it is SO, but we see no way to help it.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-08-14

@R 3. S. STEVENS, Esq, has been ap-
pointed Mail Agent for Kansas. Mr.. s.
is a gentleman of ability, we'll qualified
for the post, and we trust that he will
soon succeed in establishing order in our
postal arrangements, where now all is
chaos.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-08-14
I'M Bsrals Of Freedom.
LAWRENCE. K. Il.
saturday Morning. Aag. Ii. 1858.
Liberty of the Press.

rhx the liberty of the press we understand
III .be liberty of discussing the propriety Of
III ~. measures and political opinions. let Us
paD much of it as you please; but II II nseans
,B.rty Of Srontiag, caIEnsniGsfng and d7ftsns-
~ "a, raosaer, /. for ms part. own myself will
:. 20 part with my share Of it whenever our
,+..I.tors ,ls shall please to alter the law; and
IN cbeerfuIly consent to exchange my liberty
- s.hBsing Others for the privilege Of not being
81 :. myself.-FranAta.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-08-14

@ Our friends in various parts of the
Territory, will accept onr thanks for their
promptness in furnishing US with the cleo
ton returns from distant parts of the Ter
ritory. Mr.. DEITzLKR viii also accept
our thanks for fayors in the same direc-
ton.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-08-14
sS0Ur HOusessS

uAVIEG formed a connection with Manu-
IIfacturing House in Boston, Mass, | will fur
per, Stationery, &C., from 10 to % per cent. less
than any other person can afford To do who pays
rent.-asI do not-and can gioe dacdy what 9TH
eTs pay, to the public.
Country Merchants send on your orders OF
what sou will want. and | will furnish direcI
from the Manufacturers cheaper than you can
get goods fram ST. Louis, Firms there get near
IL all their stock from the East.
l shall buy for cash and sell for the same
Call and get some of the samples Of what l can
furnish, for nothing.
D.P. CLEMONT.
Vermont Street Lawrence, Kansas,
july 18th, 1858. IT,
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-08-14

Or AHas has closed his connection
with the Republican,, and is succeeded BY
7Aaehers. After reading the last issue of
that paper we supposed it was about to
change hands, and it seemed we were not
mistaken. Its new editor iseof the same
stamp with his predecessor.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-08-14

OF Times are absolutely improving !
We received upwards of two dollars last
week on account of subscriptions, adver-
tising, job work, &c, and would have re-
ceived the third if our would-be patron
could have only borrowed the money
Times are getting better.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-08-14

OF Oh! for an ice cream, thought we,
and forthwith We dropped our pen and
paid visit to C. STEARSs' Saloon, where
the best in town is manufactured. Since
we can't prevent the heat from reaching
the external portions of the body, we go
in for cooling the stomach.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-08-14
TERRITORY OF KANSAS, JOHNSON CoUsTY, ss.}
Court OF Probate.
H.T. WILSON cu..,,on
BRoCKET 4 Mckay

THE defendants, Broeket 4 Mckay, non resi-
L dents of the Territory of Kansas, will take
notice. that on the 27th day of June, A. ID. lSSs,
the plaintiff flied his petition in this case, the
substance of which is. that the defendants are
indebted TO the plaintiff in the sum of $2l5, for
goods sold and delivered.
The prayer is tor judgment for that sum. with
interest from the 9th day of January, i ID. 1855
The said Brocket & Mckay are notified that an
order of attaeh hment has issued in this case
against their goods. ehattels and effects In this
Territory
They are required to appear, answer or demur,
by the 9th day of September next, OF the petition
against them on their defauit for that sum.
Aug. IA, '55.-4w s. b. MYRiCK, Clerk.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-08-14

GIVE have been frequently called
upon for copies of the Treaty with the
Shawnee Indians. To accommodate such
Of our subscribers as may have occasion
to refer to that document, We publish it
entire this week.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-08-14

o. We understand that a pearl ex-
citement exists in the south, and south
west part of the Territory, and that the
CLAIMS in that region are suffering terribly,
because of the attack made upon them in
search of these gems.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-08-14
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.

A STONE HOUSE, 20 by % feet, two stories
n high, with basement, situated near tne
a private residence for some person deslrous OF
living near his business, Is offered Tor ssle ~ Q
bargain. Possession viii be given Immedlatey.
Inouire at the Herald of Ffeeg0Ea once OF
Lawrence April 5. lass. g. w. BROWN.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-08-14

Of The Surveyor Generals Office is to
be removed to Lesvenworth. a good
move, and one which will give general
satisfaction.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-08-14
stolen from, NE.

ON board the Steamboat Meteor, on the night
~ of the 18th of May 1858. between Jefferson
City and Kansas City. two Land Warrants; one
in favor Of Widow Jemima Osborne, No. 81 .2N .
the other in favor of William Ackerson, No.
1888. forbid all persons buying said Warrants.
as have made application to the Commissioner
of Pensions for duplicates for said Warrants.
July IL, IS. PATRICK HENDRICK.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-08-14

o. Rev. J. s. KALLocH has returned
from Manhattan, in this Territory, to Bos-
ton, where he has located as pastor of the
fremont Temple Baptist Church.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-08-14

Or The people at Leavenworth are
moving In earnest to erect bridges over
the streams between that place and this
oity.
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Caiu.IenkIuss Estafe.

NOTICE Is hereby given. that the subscriber
- has been dub appointed Agent fer the set
tlement and administration Of the estate Of
Dougiaz. Kansas Territory. All persons having
demands against the estate Of said deceased, are
required 60 exhibit the same; and ali persons
indebted to the said estate, are called upon to
make payment to = G. RUSSELL.
Lawrence. July -. '5s.-6ts Agent.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-08-14
who Wants 9 Farm?

THE subscriber has9. .0o9 acres Of laad in Doug
i las. Lykins. Anderson. Franklin, and Cofiey
counties, K. T., worth from SS to SO per sere.
Also, one span Of horses, wagon and harness, snG
one single bcrss. Town shares In Delaware,
Doniphan. Quindsro. Manhattan, Co.tonwoSd
Falls, GeorzetoEn, Pleasant VALLEY. Mt. ell
cad. PottoEOttomie city, &c. &C., all Of vhich be
wishes to sell low for cash or exchange Ter good
property IN Lawrence. Would like to contract
for the erection Of from one 70 q dozen houses
in Lawrence and pay fer the game IN sny Of the
above property. ,. y. AOVU.
\. u. Farm claims, pre-empted land t9.n
shares, city lots, &C.. constantly on band a1d i9f
sale By Meh sol SAFFOKD WOOD.
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Land Warrants.

OF ALL SIZES, for sale ct one dollar per
~ acre. Land entered on time, at reduced
rates. Proof Papers prepared for customers,
free Of charge. L. II. FARNHAA.
Land Agent.
First Door North of Q. S. Land once, Le-
compton, x. I.
July 81, Is5e-tf
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-08-14

A LARGE Store House and MesceIc Hsl. st
- Big SrTiEgs. also Eve shares in BIZ sprl1es,
fer sale low for cash. Big Springs e 1isssn
miles west of Lawrence, on the CalifoEaie kczds
Kansas. SAFFORD 4 WOOD.
myS ZaasYsrs dad Re1f Ksf1ss zealts
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-08-14

j. E. CLARDY, ESQ.,, has retired from
the Palmetto Kansan. The Palmetto
Town Company takes his place as edi-
tors.