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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24

HIoH WATERs.-From all quarters,
we have accounts of tremendous foods.
The water of the Mississippi is so high,
that the Levee at st. Louis is submerged,
and the Easements of the warehouses on
the Levee are filled with water. The
town of Cairo, at the mouth of the Ohio,
is overAowed, and probably swept away.
In Weston, Mo-, the streets were recently
completely washed out. and the bridges
carried away, by the rising Of small
stream which runs through the place.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24
Hsw Political Movement,


Kew Political Movement.
Agreat political movement appears to
be starting up, the object Of which is to
mite Republicans, Americans, Douglas
Democrats, Old Line Whigs-iu fact,
persons of all parties, North and South,
who are opposed to the present Demo
cratic party. Initistory steps are said to
be taking in Illinois. 1t is currently ru-
mored that Senator Seward and some Of
his most prominent friends are exerting
their influence to induce the Republicans
Of Illinois to support Douglas reelection
10 the United States Senate; and that
Douglas, in return, is to throw his inAu-
ence in favor Of the new party. A num-
Der of the most prominent Americans of
New York, and neighbors anG personal
friends of Willard Fillmore, have signed
Q cab for Convention to unite all per.
cons opposed to the present Administra-
ton. In answer to this, large meeting
of all parties has been held in Buffalo, and
Resolutions adopted, fsvoring Union
party. The leading politicians at Wash
ington, opposed to the Administration,
have issued a proposition for the forma-
ton of Peoples Party, with an outline
Of principles. The New York Tribune
endorses the movement, favors the re-
election of Douglas. and comedies the ne
eessity for stringent election laws, snd
restrictions upon alien suffrage and indis-
eliminate naturalization of foreigners,
which is all the American party have
sought to accomplish. in regard to for
eigners. In the South, many of the most
prominent men and journals strongly IA
vor the movement.
This movement is gotten up under ia
vorsbie a9Spicss. and, if pushed vigor-
ously, will elect the next President of the
United States. The party will be emf
nently Conservative, and one Of its great
principles will be what the people of Kan
sas are contending for, and what her
friends in Congress have asked for her
the right-of the people to regulate their
own Government and institutions, fairly,
and without Executive interference.
Ifit is desired to beat the Democratic
party, such party as is proposed must
be formed; for it is utterly useless for
half q dozen separate organizations to
attempt, each in its own way, to over
come party held together by the ties of
ruHianism. scoundreiism, and public plum
der. It was by the union Of number Of
small parties that the glorious old Wing
party was first organized, which after
wards became such terror to the "Un-
terrified" and upon numerous occasions
triumphed over them. If this new party
can approach anything near to what that
good old party was, it will be a refuge
and home for all honest men. The
auspices under which the movement has
commenced, are vastly more favorable
than those of the Wing movement.
There are four powerful elements ready
to join in with 1.-THE Republicans,
Americans, Wings. and Douglas Demo
Grassland if they but effect speedy and
harmonious organization. the days Of
Sham Democracy will be numbered, and
the country will know and suffer from its
misrule no more forever. So mote it bel
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24

re- The river rose rapidly, on Tues
day, and was higher than at any time
before, during the present season. 1t is
again falling. The June rise seems to be
coming by jerks. Hope it will continue
to do so-then the river will be in excel
lent boating order. the entire season.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24

TIE Mormon WAR.-All reports now
concur in the statement that Governor
Cumming has been driven back from the
valley. A war is inevitable. if we may
judge from present indications. The
dispatches from Washington says the
news has been officially received of the
election Of Governor Cumming from the
valley.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24
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Almost year ago, the members Of the
above Order, in this place, held q meet
ing, to take into consideration the propri.
ETY. Of establishin; a Lodge here; but
for various reasons, they concluded to
defer it for time. All was hustle and
speculation, and many of the members
were not permanently settled; there was
no suitable roon to be had; and there
being no Grand Lodge in the Territory
application would have had to be made
to the Grand Lodge of the United States,
and money would thereby be taken out
of the Territory, which would be needed
by the Grand Lodge here, when once or,
ganized, to defray the heavy expenses
necessary in establishing a Grand Lodge
in sParsely settled Territory, with but
few sources Of income.
All these things are now overcome. A
Grand Lodge has been organized. and is
prepared for work we have quite re-
spectacle number of members who are
permanently settled in this place and vi
cinity; and a suitable room viii be ready
for our use, as soon as we are ready.
There was a meeting of the members oil
the Order, on Monday night, at which
preliminary matters were fully discussed,
and it was detarpined to go to work at
once. Mr.. VIM. A. Shannon, OF Leav-
enworth, Grand Marshal for the Terrific
ry, and D. D. G.. NJ. for the District
north Of the Kansas River, was present.
A small sum contributed by each men,
Der, viii be sufficient to procure Char
ter, and all necessary fixtures to begin
business with. After that, we shall have
no difficulty in getting along, and making
all desirable improvements, as there are
quite number of persons who are anx-
ious to unite with the Order, as soon as
an opportunity offers
All members wishing to go into this
Lodge as Charter members, are requested
to send Immediately to their respective
Lodges, and obtain their final Cards and
the travelling password. The Cards
must accompany the petition to the Grand
Lodge for Charter. A meeting will
be held in this place. on Saturday after
noon, July 81. to make further arrange
ments. All members of the Order in this
and the adjoining Counties in the Terri
tory, who desire to mite with us, are
requested to attend upon the occasion.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24

re- Some of the Slavery papers
keep constantly asserting that there is a
fair pros ect for the success of the Eng
lish Bride, as number Of prominent
Free State men are in favor of it. They
might as well tell us that there were q
number of Free State men in the Conven-
ton that framed the Lecompton Consti-
tuition. 49, .5.-
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24

LAND SALES IN KASsAs.-Oficisl m.
formation has reached the Land Once |"
Kickapoo. of the postponsment OF ne
Land Sales until November next we
also hear that the entry Of the scoOOl
lands before the County Courts has Oe :,
daclared illegal, and that these lands VII
all be sold for school purposes, at public
sale.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24

DEFINITIoN.-A corrupt-minded per-
son, according to the Half-Breed Die
tionary, is one who will not swear, after
wading through the swamp between Rulo
and the river, that it is a high. dry
nrairiei
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24
NEW YoRK ,June 4

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Evening Post, says the Sec
rotary Of War has received dispatches
from Gen. johnson, confirming the report
that Gov. Cumming has been driven out
Of Great Salt Lake City.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24
~ We have received a little pap

IL We have received little paper
called "The Grasshepper," published in
the thriving town Of Grasshopper Falls,
Jefferson County. in this Territory, by
J. A. Cody. 1t is Free State in politics,
and seems to be a spirited little sheet.
Price, $3.50 a year. Success to it.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24

% The Watossa passed up, on We'd
nesday evening. having John Calhoun
and Jack Henderson on board, on their
way to Nebraska City. If the Watossa
should happen to sink thistrip. a precious
pair would be lost
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24

~ Hon. NJ. j. Parrot has our thanks
for valuable documents-on Finances,
Commercial Relations, and Explorations
for Railroad from the Mississippi River
to the Pacific 0cesn. The latter is an
unusually interesting document.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24

~ Clark's Bank List and Counter
felt Detector, for June, has been received.
1t is just the thing for Western business
men, and will keep them posted in regard
to all money matters. Published in st.
Louis, at 81 a year.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24

SSGULAR.-Our old friend, John H.
Likens, Esq, of St. Joseph, came to town
on Saturday evening, and remained until
Sunday evening, and it did not rain
during the whole time he was here
The "oldest inhabitant" has no recollec-
ton of similar occurrence at any time
heretofore.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24

The hoops ct last are really going OO'
Of fashion, Already in New York -. ,
eral leading fashionables have sPpeaN
on Broadway without them-snd sns !:
is general tendency "a. contract the y,
mansions. Probably BY next fsil ~
fashionable lady " would be seen Weailes
such thing p
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24

~ The City Company have recently
received lot Of splendid Autographed
Maps of White Cloud. which look al
most as delightful as the real thing itself.
1t is the hsndsomest town map we ever
saw.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24

re- Thompson" is awfully riled at
our truthful biography of him. he talks
of "dirty, contemplate" things, "lo Sest
depths" beneath bis notice." and other
expressions which are usual upon such
Occasions-Says he didn't write that ar
ticle-that he is still a Democrat-that
he cast only five votes for Doniphsn
County in the Territorial Convention
and contradicts himself number of times.
he also calls us some hard names, which
makes us feel very bad indeed. In short,
Thompson" don't appear to like what
we said about him. To tell the truth,
we didn't suppose that Thompson"
would!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24

WArossA ALL RIoHrl-The Watossa
is not sunk-at least, one would have
thought so, to have seen her come boom
in down. on Sunday afternoon-coming
head foremost with a rush against the
bank at our Levee. cutting large log in
two. and leaving the mark of her bow in
the bank several feet.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24

Hon. F. P. Stanton will address the
people of Kansas, against the Lecompton
Constitution, at the following places:
Atchison, on Monday, June %, 1858.
Doniphan, on Tuesday, June 20.
Highland, on Thursday. july 1.
Grasshopper Falls, on Saturday, Ju-
ly3.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24

~ Frank Leslie's Magazine. for
June. is rich in literary matter. in illus
tratiOns. and in its Fashion Department.
How can any lady do without It? New
York-onIy 50 a yeaz.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24

RI The Herald of Freedom, in a
buresqueing way, has had the name Of
General james Henry Lane" at its
masthead, as its candidate for the Pres
dsaey. The editor thinks we ought to
support him also, and asks us if we can't
come down? Don't think we can. We
should have to :'come down" considera.
big, before we could swallow him!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24

% The editor of the Half Breed or
gan has a magnificent idea of mathemat-
les. He imagines that it requires good
mathematician to tell whether quick sand
will form bars to prevent boats from
landing
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24
The following important dispatches
from Washington, on the 9th. did not
reach the St. Louis presses


reach the St. Louis presses:
WASHINGTON, June 9.
Lord Napier received dispatches to-day
from the Commander of the West India
Squadron, in which he explicitly disa'
vowed having given any authority for tb:
recent stoppage of American vessels, and
denied having countensnced them. It's
believed now that the next steamer from
England will bring satisfactory solution
Of the question.
The President has received voluminous
dispatches from Governor Cumming, Of
Utah. the contents Of which will not DO
divulged for some days. There is every
appearance that peace and good order
will be established in the Territory. Con-
sequently, the two regiments viii not now
be ordered out.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24

~ We learn that kiln of brick is
new being burned at Padonis, and that
considerable Improvement viii be made
in the place, the present season.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24
Cnrnnnn lima 10

The Senate has concurred with the
House in re-eleeting John P. Hale. Uni
ted States Senator. giving him eight
votes against three for Wells. and one for
Colby.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24


not go there to carry of the town. They
viii wait several years longer, until there
are enough houses there to make a full
load for the Ferry Boatl
We still believe, that il these Half
Breed lands are gotten into the hands Of
the whites, Rulo msy make very respec-
table little country trading post But as
it is nowIn one is going to make large
investments there. This thing Of getting
good titles from the Haf-Breeds while
they own the land, is little mixed. 1t
is fact, and cannot be denied, that the
only persons who have made investments
there to any considerable extent, are
French, who are married to Half-Breed
or full-blooded Squaws.i No one else Is
going to make large investments in land
or town property, where their titles are
liable hereafter to be disputed, and there
is a prospect of endless lawsuits before
them. If this evil were Rmedied, Rulo
might have little fairer prospect before
her. The want of proper landing, and
means to get from the river to the town,
are some Inconvenience; but there is q
splendid landing which they will no doubt
be permitted to use, q mile or two up the
river, where is also beautiful town site,
and>a rapidly thriving town called Yank-
ton.
P. S. We have just learned that the
wheelbarrow which came in from the back
country to get a load Of goods, and
swamped on that "high, dry prairie, I"
has been gotten loose, by means of poles
cut in the timber which is found on the
banks of the Nemaha, three or four miles
from town. The fat-aoat is also COM
pleted, and is now in successful operation,
carrying lumber over that thigh, dry
prairie" from the saw mill to the town
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24

@ The Iowa indians laid in Prov
ions and material for tents. last week. for
a grand Buffalo Hunt, . ; few days, in
the direction of the Rock Mountains.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24
WAsHrsorox, Nay !

WAsHsoroN, May y.
The instructions issued 70 our n'..
forces are. in effect. to warn British - =.
ssrs against the visitAtioB 6 Amss''...
vessels. and in cases of psnstSoe'' "
prevent it BY force.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24

~ This day is the anniversary of
John the Baptist great holiday with
the Masonic Fraternity.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24

AESenator Sumner. of Massachusetts,
has resigned his seat, and goaa to Europe
for his health: He is yet suffering from
the effects of the Rufianism of Bully
Brooks.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24

~ No mail from Whitehead, las.
week. What's the matter now? Are
we to have no more from there
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1858-06-24

~ Who says this weather amt hotf
We are SO glad we are not fat
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-01-03
THE DEMOCRACY OF NORTH CAROLINA

An election for governor and members of the legs-
lature will be held in the State of North Carolina in
August next. Gov. Bragg having been elected for
two terms is disqualified by the constitution for
election for third, and new candidate viii be Sc
lccted by the democratic party The intiatory steps
towards holding democratic State convention have
already been taken, and meetings for the appoint
ment of delegates have been held in Forsyth and
Cleveland counties. The Forsyth meeting adopted
a series ofresouons thoroughly democratic through
out from which we select those relating especially
to matters of general Importance
Resolved That heartily approve and endorse the
administration of President Buchanan, and that
oice to that the fair minded and unpreudiced people
of the North well the patriotic and Union loving
people of the South are alike satisfied with his position
and upon questions in regard to which other
ties and other organizations have been wrecked and dashed
to fragments
Resolved That the views of the President in his
cent able and admirable message to the two houses Of
Congress- meet cordial appreciation and that we
consider the bold and patriotic expression Of the views of
the Chief Executive contained therein, renewed evil
dence of his strict devotion to the constitution and the
rights it guarantees to the States and the people.
g Resolved That especially endorse the position and
views Of the President upon the subject of banking that
we opposed, have heretofore been, to United
States Bank that in favor ever, of moderate
and liberal tariff and that regard the present nan
pressure atbutabeto the overissues OF the banks
which, by flooding the country with fictitious paper bills
and driving specie of circulation have engendered
travagance speculation and undue expansion of trade
and credit thereby causing at time OF prosperity and
plenty revusion which has brought upon the country
unusual distress and suffering, and repetition of which
at intervals long the present banking
system is maintained.
Resolved That the less satisfied with the
position of the President upon the Kansas question that
his in sustaining the Lecompton convention ought
satisfy the most skeptca of the southern people that
no spark of that flame of sectional jealousy of late unfor
tunatey prevalent ut the North has found resting
place within its bosom.
Resoved That remain opposed to the reckiess and
ruinous policy of distributions OF the public landsamong
the States the same grounds and for the same rea
SONS have opposed often heretofore that
opposed as well to partial to general grant of lands
States regarding IL the duty of Congress to reserve the
public lands of furnishing homes at reasonable
rates to emigrants and settlers and means of
to the general governments security against federal
taxation "A of relief from federal debt
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-01-03
WING PARTY.

Not having heard anything of late from our quon-
dam friend, tho wing party, we had yielded to the
conviction that it had given up the ghost and re-
ceived decent interment. Our surprise may be i'm
agnod then, in observing in the columns Of the New
York Express of recent date paragraph with the
once familiar heading of 'Whig General Committee
of 1853" We read it, and behold it proved to be
an announcement behalf of the Democratic Wing
General Committee of 1857 of the election Of their
successors, 'the Wing General Committee of 1882
Almost anything is to be preferred to the modern
black republicans and should he qHite as well
pleased to contend with wing party as with an OPP
position such as now exists. Yet before admitting
it's claims to be recognised the Simon Pure wing
party its friends must satisfy that its descent is
entirely honorable. According to our information,
the democratic wing party the offspring of the
wing party that the wing party is the
immediate descendant and of the democratic
wing party the child has become the parent of the
father 1t may BIO all right according to tho laws Of
political descent but at first blush, it appears to be
strange case, and call upon its sponsors to vim
dictate its claims to recognition.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-01-03
THE WASHINGTON UNION.
THE OHIO srArKsxAN AGAINST GOV MEDARY.

THE OHIO SrATEsMAN AGAINST GOV. MEDARY.
In copying an extract few days since from the
message Of Gov. Medsry to the Legislature of Min
nesota relating to the power of Congress over the
admission OF new States into the Union we suggested
that the opinions expressed therein differed widely
from those now promulgated by the Ohio Statesman,
of which Gov. Medary was for long time the dis
tinguished conductor. We stated the fact The
Statesman proceeds in lengthy article to contro-
vert and explain Gov. Medarys position and ex-
presses its determination to show that it is either
opinion at all upon the question in issue, or an
unsound one" The fact referred to is thus fully
admitted by the Statesman ITSELF relieving us entire
ly of any necessity for indicating the correctness Of
our original statement. We may remark further.
however that ii is surprising that the Statesman
should find it necessary to make appeal to the
democracy of Ohio for increased support simultane-
ously with the announcement of its determination to
controvert the sound opinion embraced in Governor
Medary's message
The Cincinnati Enquirer refers to the labored effort
of the Statesman in the subjoined paragraph which
we quote as appropriate in the present connection
.The Statesman of yesterday devoted two columns to
criticism and attack upon that portion of the message
of Governor Medary of Minnesota which disapproves of
any attempt by Congress to dictate to States and
Territories the particular mode in which they shall adopt
their State constitutions The Statesman perceived that
it's late distinguished editor held opinions the Of
which it is expressing in regard TO Kansas affairs and
knowing the influence of his with the Ohio deoc
racy who have long had the utmost confidence in his
sound principles and political sagacty it felt the neces
ty of elaborate reply to his arguments An issue upon
political question between the Statesman and Colonel
Medary is certainly very significant fact, which may
wei udu heett nal1sa
and reflect upon the propety of their course for it il in
dsputabe that to Mr. Medny that paper owes, in great
degree its national reputation sound and unnching
democratic organ"
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-01-03

''The general opinion in Washington is that the reply
the administration to Gov Walkers letter of resigna-
ton through Gen. Cass, is a great mistake A simple
acceptance would have been dignihed."
The Albany Journal, from which we quote the fore
ministraton were unable TO make any reply to Gov.
Walker had "a simple acceptance" been the only
Spouse to his letter of resignation. We never sup
posed for moment that Gen. Casss letter would
give satisfaction to such cavers the Journal !;
indeed we should have doubted the propriety Of
making the reply had il met with the appreciation of
that paper