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Smyrna times., 1858-12-16
II0 Acres of Land.

Oh which 10 Acres are not covered by the pond and
IN Il high state of mpr0N ement, having Two Dwell
ing Houses, Stables, and Ou-hOuses cuny cncnt and
IN excellent order. There Is a fine garden. with
grapes, peaches and other fruit. Also al Ice house
Dairy, SH Oke house, &c.
Smyrna times., 1858-12-16

DEATH OF BIsHoP ONDERDONK-The Rev. II
u. Onderdonk. formerly Episcopal bishop Of
the diocese of Pennsylvania, died in PhiladeI.
phia on Monday week He acted as assista nj
bishop OF that diocese from 1527 to 1896, and
as bishop from that period until I945. His
sermsns and writings evnced abilities ofa verv
high order. Within the last few weeks he has
delivered sermons which wereseonsdered very
remarkable efforts. lie was brother of B,sb.
op Benz I. Onderdonk, of New York.
Smyrna times., 1858-12-16

or Gerrit Smith figures that. taking in the
expense of travelling. establishing newspa pers,
feeding pauPer followers, &c., his votes for
Governor at the election cost him just four dol :.
lars each
Smyrna times., 1858-12-16

"OLD PLUMGUT."-The New York HeroLJ
had the Presidents Message in type the dav
before it was read, (Sunday,) and issued il
while the other editors were waiting for the
Collector TO open the package which contained
their copy. The Herald did the same thing
last year, and the Times AYERS that the Pres,.
dent gave Bennett a copy to keep him from
abusing him 10 the vile manner he did in 1856 !
OF course, we don't know hoo Bennett got his
copy-but he got it-and he is bound to get
ahead always, in such matters, either BY fair
means or foul-he is not at all particular
which. Rather than fail to get message in
advance. he would not hesitate 10 ATTEMPT 10
brbe the author.
Smyrna times., 1858-12-16
Notice to SpOrtsmen.

ALI persons are hereby iOrwarned nst 10 trespnss
on my larn Ia pursuit of gamr as am determined to
prosecute 10 the extent OF the law any and m ucrsnns
"IG may 50 offend. JOSEPH DONOuO.
Smyrna times., 1858-12-16
Mechanics Store! !

Cheap Groceries, Cheap Dry Goods, and Great
Bargains in all kinds of Goods,
at the Mechanics Store.
"hrre all who desire lo econ0mse their means
should call an buy much Goods lr ten ,oar cash
or IN produce as they gel else where for Twelve or
sen me hest tiroccrics nj The very lowest price;
We sell the best Dry Civols ai the very o,ycsi nr,o
we sell all kinds and sizes of Boots Shoes and G,
ters cheaper than sold at any other srore-nnt
eep'lng the great Fanigen, who is world renowned for
his cheapnoss. - "'
we sell the very best qualities of Snuff and Separs
We sell only for Cash; s1'''
we Buy all kinds Of Country Produce nj the high
est prices for Goods, or per cent oil GDr cash.
Very thankful! Tor the liberal encourogemcnt bora.
toore extended TO us, hope, by strict attention o
business and determination To please all TO merit
and receive continuance of the same
J. r. WILLIAMSON.
Argi9'5S We't Commerce street. Smyrnn. Del
Smyrna times., 1858-12-16
FOR SALE.

THOSE VALUABLE MILLS, known os Poi
Mills, situated about six miles from Enstnn. Md
These Mills are now in first rate order both for Sa,
ing and Grinding; they embrace
Freeman's champion., 1858-03-04
From the Lawrence Republican. !
rAaT COUNTRY.

Towns "whose only glory is in q
name" have sprung into existence in
Kanzas by scores during the past few
days. AS we have witnessed the rap
id passage Of one incorporation act
after another, until the head became
giddy as with the fight before ones
eyes Of an endless lightning express
train Of cars, we have doubted tho
propriety Of adhering to our recently
formed plan of connecting an agri-
cultural department with ont paper,
fearing there would not be sufficient
land left for agricultural purposes to
warrant the undertaking. To tho
friends Of agricultural pursuits, there
is satisfaction in the reflection that
this town incorporation train will
find at least temporary terminus in
a fow days, when its conductors, our
legislators, shall have dispersed, to
mingle with those highly rovorenced
personagos, their respective constit-
nents. I.i..t -,,,
One Of the late arrivals by this
train, and one that hos sprung as il
by magic into the importance Of a
Territorial capital, is the yonng, and.
as we are informed, beautiful town Of
Minnoola This newcomer is Of the
genus prairie, and has chosen It's To-
cation alongside Of its legitimate pro-
genitor, the goodly town Of Centrop-
oils, whore It may be seen, by the un-
assisted natural vision, In all lis pris-
tine beauty analovlinesB, during all
hours Of daylight. Az yet, no such
things as human beings, houses OF
tenementS, are found there to mar tho
natural beauty Of the scene. y v
Each member voting for it, there.
fore, will be Justly held individually
responsible for the whole train Of lit
| |igation, expense, trouble md incon'
Freeman's champion., 1858-03-04
From the Kanzas News. |

These outsiders purchased the site,
and the members Of the Legislature
agreed to locate the Capital at that
point in consideration Of being taken
into the company us original proprie-
tors, having an equal interest with
the others. Over forty members ofthc
Legislature are parties to this monstrous
Swindle! But the members of the
Legislature are not alone in this
scheme. Prominent members of the
Free State party, outside Of the Leg
islature--men who have been loudest
in their denunciations Of Border Ruff
fianism and corruption, have, for a
consideration, lent their countenance
and support to assist in sitting the
expression Of popular Indignation at
this base betrayal Of the rights Of the
people, And there have been found
Free State newspapers willing to
come down from their high estate and
so far forget the dignity and respect
ability Of their position as to aid and
abet in this scheme of rascality and
fraud. ' ~
1t is burning shame and disgrace
that body Of men, elected as expo
nents of the principles Of Republican
Liberty--a purer and more democrats
ic form Of government--elocted as
representatives Of an intelligent, vir-
tuous and self.sacrifcing people, who
for three years have struggled and suf-
fered for freedom and against corrupt
ion and tyranny in every form, should
thus basely betray their constituents,
and bring reproach and scarn upon
great cause. Aheavy responsible.
" rests upon them for their action.
They have tainted the new life and
healthy growth Of budding Com
monwealth with corruption's foul
touch; they have cast n blot upon tho
fair name and fame Of the Free State
party; thoy have insulted and be-
Freeman's champion., 1858-03-04
The Late ARRAY in Congress.
[Erom the Southern Fire. .Enter.l

From the Southern Fire.Eoter,
A glorious affair occurred in Con.
gress, on Saturday, in which sneak
ing, rascally abolition, black republi-
can scoundrel, named Grow, who halls
from some wretchod locality in the
interior Of Pennsylvania, got his de-
serts at the hands of the gallant and
chivalrous Hon, Lawrence NJ, Kcitt,
of South Carolina. 1t seems that
tho man Grow had the audacious I'M
pudence to cross over to the demo
cratic side of tho house, and while
there take part in the proceedings,--.
For this hO was robuked by Mr., Kcitt,
and the man Grow replied with some
black republican slang about this be-
ing q free land. Mr., Keitt immedi-
diatoly resented this insolence by
making nm effort to seize the scoun-
drel by the throat, at the same time
calling him ablack republican puppy.
Grow put out his fat from his shoul-
der for the purpose Of keeping Mr..
Keitt from hurting him, when tho
latter struck the FIST Of Grow such a
tremendous blow with his eye, that
Mr.. Keitt foil down from the rebound
Several southern gentlemen inter
ferod to prevent Keitt from continuing
to punish tho insolent black republi.
can, and Mr., Barksdalo Of Mississip.
pi, struck Washburne OF Illinois, sucl
q blow in tho fat with his head, tha,
tho wig worn by Mr.. d. was knocked
of. 1t is hoped that this decided
course, on tho part Of our gallant
southern representatives in Congress
will put an cffoctual stop TO such in
science as talking in Congress abou,
this boiug a free land,
INTEREsTINo CoLLoouY. Hans--
Coot moryer, Patrick, how you duz'
patLGood moniu' till ye, Hans
think 20 will wo get anyrainY 7 llt
Hans--Guess not !, ye never ha'
much rain in Try dime, .ht...
Pat-A-An' yo're right thorc ant
thin, whinivor IL gets in the way D
rainin' divlo a BIZ o. lhrywither will
wc got as long as tho wet spoil howlds
' Hana---Y-a-ws
Freeman's champion., 1858-03-04

during the winter.
We entered the venerable building
with feelings of the deepest emotion,
and examined the room which served
the illustrious chief as bedroom and
audience chamber, 1t is very plain,
and the furniture much as he left it,
A small rough box in deep window
sill was pointed out as having con-
tanned hrs papers and writing mate
rial. The house is occupied by a
family who take pleasure in showing
to visitors the different items of inter
est. The old cedar-shingled ROOT
which protected the I" Father of his
country" eighty years ago, had still
sheltered the old headquarters until a
year or two ago, when twas removed,
and its place occupied by tin. o."
The graves of tho soldiers are still
to be seen in distinct clusters over
the ground, but are most numerous
in the northeast division, where the
regiments from the South were quar-
tered, death having rioted most fear
fully among them, they being less
able to endure the rigors Of North
ern winter.
1t was during their encampment
here, that the soldiers could be traced
by their blood, as they gathered wood
to warm their miserable huts. a,
And it is here that Washington is
said to have shed tears like a father,
while beholding their suf'erings, while
they gathered around him and plead
for bread and clothing, and he had
not the means to furnish them. Yet
although everything seemed SO dis
couraging, it was near here that the
"Friend" went home surprised, and
exclaiming 1.-THE Americans will
conquer yet,--for / heard whisper
in the woods, and | looked and saw
their chief upon his knees, and he was
asking God to help them"
1t may be great to lead q powerful
army on to victory, but surely it was
greater to preserve the shattered rem
nants of o discouraged band together
when the enemy was trampling over
them, when their Congress could dc
nothing for them, when their starving
families at home were weeping fol
their return, and when there seemed
no prospect before them but q mise
rable defeat.
Numerous graves have recently beer
opened, and the bodies of fmany of thu
officers have been removed by theil
friends to other burying grounds, ii
their native states. But the poor ant
obscure soldiers who still remain
have monuments more beautiful thar
ART can form, erected over them, fol
nature has planted hundreds of cedarl
as q silent tribute to their memory,
which hpve been watored by the pur,
and generous tears of night, and they
are now forming living wreaths oI
evergreen above their graves,--ohiC
State Journal. ..
Freeman's champion., 1858-03-04
7OisceIIaqeoQs.
Visit to Valley Forge.

About sixteen miles up the Schuyl-
kill from Philadelphia, a small stream
leaves the rich and beautiful valley Of
Chester, and winds it way through a
deep ravine between two mountains
and empties its clear waters into the
river. The mountains are filled with
iron ore, and as the stream afforded
water power, the old inhabitants Of
the colony erected at its mouth mill
and forge, and around them a few
houses, and the place was known as
the +" Valley Forge"
It was after the disastrous results
of the battles of Brandywine and
LGermantown, in which the Ameri-
cans lost two thousand soldiers,
whom in their already reduced state
they could SO poorly spare, that
Washington was forced to give up
Philadelphia to the enemy, and lead
his dropping and discouraged army
to this secluded spot, which the suf-
ferings of that little band, while il
lay and shivered there during the me-
morable winter Of '76, has made i'm
mortal. .'
We approached the old encamp-
ment by road leading down a mar
row dehle which forms the bed Of the
stream, and ascended to the summit,
where the army lay, by q" rugged
pathway which is still to be traced
among the rocks, and were shown by
our guide as we passed the different
spots, whore the cannon had been
placed to guard the entrance. When
we reached the summit we found II
partially covered with trees and un-
derwood, yet eighty years had not
been able to destroy the efforts thai
feeble band had put forth for self
protection. There was still TO be seen
o ditch and embankment, which at
present is about three feet high, OK
tending more than two miles around
the top Of the mountain.
AT the more open and unprotected
points ore still to be seen five differ
ent forts Of different forms more OF
less perfect. They were built princi-
pally Of logs, but they have long since
decayed, and their forms at present
are to DO traced only by piles Of dirt
which had been thrown up Ia
strengthen them. The most perfect
one at present is still about ten fccI
high, and probably one hundred iool
square, with q dividing ridge running
diagonally from ono corner TO the
other, forming two apartments ol
equal size, with but one narrow en-
trance. IL all remains quite perfect
and the walls or banks are covered
with trees. The tents Of the soldiers
were made of poles. which seom "a
have been twelve or fifteen feet long
built in the form Of n pen, with dir,
upon the outside TO keep out The
storm. Tho remains are still to b
seen situated in little groups here anc
there over the enclosure. 4 bNM
While down near tho old Forge W,
were shown an old stone house abou
twenty by thirty feet, which scfyec
as headquarters, in which Washing
ton lived, surrounded by hie stat
Freeman's champion., 1858-03-04
[Riley County Correspondence of the Herald
: =, Of Freedom. .'r .sI.
SEAT OF GOVERNMENT.

Mr.. EDITOR The doings and un-
doings of our Territorial Legislature
are not yet generally known in this
western section Of the Territory, but
wa.are astonished at the report. that
they have located the capital on the
open prairie, near the east end of the
Territory, away from all the great
thoroughfares and business marts of
the same. .., .l ....
We are 10th to impeach the wis
dom or disinterestedness of our rulers,
but this act appears utterly incapable
of ofexplanation without ascribing it to
q most unjuGtlfable scheme for pri-
vate speculation, in which time will
show how many of the members were
personally interested. There have
been cases in which capital was To-
Gated near the edge of a State, as in
Albany or Boston; but then it was
at focus to which men were natu-
rally drawn by trade and commerce,
and for other purposes, and in towns
already exerting commanding inhu-
ence on the State. ...
And there have been cases in which
the capital has been located at a new
place; but it has been to obtain a
central position, as in Indiana and
Wisconsin. But in no instance has
patch of forest or prairie near the
edge of State, been selected and
proclaimed the seat Of government,
Forty miles from Missouri and al
least two hundred miles from what
will be the western boundary of the
State. .
Indeed, so palpable is the absurd
ity of this action, that we should dc
injustice to the shrewdness of the
maj ajority who voted for it, by believ'
ing that they themselves believed fol
one moment that it would continue
to be the capital, OR that an appro.
priation could be obtained from Con.
gress for the public buildings at such
point. Having one "Absolom's
folly" which has cost them $500
in the Territory, they will be slow to
duplicate it.
have heard but one opinion in re.
gard to that act, in this region, that
is of unqualified roprobation and dis
gust. The covering is teo transpa
rent to conceal the latent purpose
Those interested evidently design tC
lay off splendid city with State
house and radiating railroads, anC
under cover of the act of the LegiSla
ture dispose of their stock, and gul
innocent third parties before the hum
bug is exploded and in that light
hope every honest, unbought journal
in and out of the Territory, will hole
it up as a warning to those who arr
liable to be swindled by the operation
Freeman's champion., 1858-03-04

venience that shall follow so unwar-
rantable an assumption Of power on
the part of a majority of our Legis-
lature. We have not space to give
q more full account of this proceed
ure, but file away our notes for future
use. Il ''" wy
There is but one fair, honest way
of locating the permanent capital Of
this Territory, and that is by adirect
vote of the whole people, The capi-
tai is for the convenience Of the pco-
pie, and not for tile convenience of
speculators in to wn shares and lots.
Where the people want the capital to
be, there it ought to be-and no
where else. If the people want it on
ableak, uninhabitable prairie, all we'll
and good--there let it be. If they
wish to 30 clear to one side of the
centre Of business, population and
territory, all right; but not other
wise. 1t is comparatively an easy
matter to buy up Legislature-tbe
itching palm" goes a great way in
hushing a reproving conscience; but
when you come to the whole people,
you can't corrupt them, and justice is
more apt to prevail.
The crying sin Of the times, among
politicians, is that they are corrupted
by money, Let us therefore have
these questions Of capital, of coun-
ty seats and all that matter, deci-
ded, not by town shares and corner
lots, but by the votes of the people
Who can give any good reason
why it should not be so?
Freeman's champion., 1858-03-04
PRAIRIE CITY, KANZAS, THURSDAY, MARCH A, 1858

trayed their constituents /; they have
violated all political honesty and de-
cency, and have made their Border
Ruffian predecessors in office respect
able by comparison. 'o 500 I.a
For this there can be no excuse
no paliation. These men were cho-
sen to initiate new and better era
to remedy the mis,rule which corrupt
National Administration had fastened
upon us. 1t was expected that their
action would be characterized by a
spirit Of justice and magnanimity, and
laudable desire to promote the pub
lie peace and good, and TO defeat the
ends and aims Of therYensMiSR4 of the
people. But instead of this, it has
been characterized by narrow, petty
and intolerant partizanship, alike
wanting in judgment and dignity,
and utterly unworthy of an intelligent
and virtuous people.
The pernicious effects Of this spec
ulation will be felt for years in the
political movemente in Kanzas. The
money realized from it will be used
to perpetuate the power of corrupt
men. 1t will be felt in caucuses and
elections-in prescription and perse-
cution, and attempts to gag the free
dom of speech and press. Border
Ruflianism and rascality will be its
fruits.
1t remains to be seen whether there
is virtue enough in the people to ad-
minister q fitting rebuke to the au-
thors and participants in this fraud
by refusing to re-elect tie rascals,
and putting men in their places who
Will undo the work they have done.-
Let every man of them be marked at
all future elections |; and let the peo-
pie see to it that at the next election
men are returned who will knock the
foundation from under this specula-
tion by removing the Capital from
Minneola," and let the name be-
come "by-word and reproach" a.
mongst honest men.
Kanzas Correspondence of the Mo- Dem.
The recent action of the Legisla-
ture, in permanently" locating the
territorial capital at what is called
"Minneola," is receiving great deal
of ridicule. There is not q single
building of any kind on the town site
of Minneola. 1t is right out on the
open prairie, twenty miles south from
here. Under the provisions of the
bill, the functions OF government are
to be performed there from and after
March LIST.
The Legislature was elected purely
on Free State issue. No one dreamed
that it was to permanently locate the
capital. Nearly half the Territory is
unrepresented in it. The utmost that
it could have done with propriety in
the matter, would have been to take
the scat of government from the inla-
nous nest Of nulli6ers at Lecompton,
and remove it temporarily to Law
renee, Leavenworth, Topeka, or some.
where else, where there are some ac-
commodations for it, until the people
could locate it, either by electing a
Legislature on that issue, or better
still, by the popular vote.
Freeman's champion., 1858-03-04

advise them to wait q few days.
Most any would be willing to pay ten
cents a dozen for such curiosities as
those for the purpose Of laying away
carefully, labelled "The Recompense
of Treason" and these are the vaults
to which they are fast fastening.
Freeman's champion., 1858-03-04

ESr II Is glorious to conouivo a
grand thought, but far more glorious
to act II out In ones life. I" 'l'AHu
Freeman's champion., 1858-03-04

From the Crusader Of Freedom.
We unhesitatingly pronounce the
recent Legislature with few ex-
ceptions) one of the most corrupt
that has ever assembled in Kanzas.
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