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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-01-08
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Proceedings Of the Lawrence and Neosho District
Ministerial Association, of the Kansas and Ne
brzska Annual Conference Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church
The third meeting of the above Associ-
alton was opened i'll Lawrence, Kansas, on
Thursday evening Dec. Both, 1858, with
an appropriate sermon by Rev. VIM. Butt,
the regular appointee for the occasion not
being present.
On Friday morning, 9 O'Clock, associ-
alton proper was called to order by L. B.
Dennis, Vice President and opened with
short prayer meeting.
By request, the Constitution was read
| by the Secretary, after which the report of
the committee appointed at the last meet
ing of the Association to draft bylaws,
was presented and adopted after few
amendments.
VIM. Butt, Jonas Dodge and R. P. Du-
vail were elected committe on criticism;
and L. B. Dennis, VIM. A. Kenney and
Jonas Dodge, committee on programme
On motion of J. Dodge, it was resolved
that each brother be requested to present
a historical account of the origin, progress
&C., of the societies in their respective
charges, at the next meeting of the Asso.
citation.
The following resolution was also adopt
ed by the Association, viz:
ResolUed, That we encourage the circu
lation Of petitions among our people, t.
the Legislature of this Territory, for tn,
enactment of a Prchi6itory Liquor Lac
and that we now appoint committee o
three, to draft form of petition, and Il
take measures for presenting the same t,
J the Legislature in way best calculated t.
secure the object of the petitioners.
Jonas Dodge, R. P. Duvall and L.
, Dennis, were appointed on said commit
tee.
/ Voted, that the Ministerial brethren G
the place be cordially invited to take par
with us in our exercises.
On motion, adjourned to meet at l l.
: O'Clock P. NJ.
Afternoon session was opened at tn
J hour appointed, with singing and praye
by N. Taylor, Presidentin the chair.
The minutes of the morning sessio
were read and approved.
Voted that we now enter upon the read
ing of essays, whereupon, L. B. Denn
!, read an essay on the "Witness of tn
@ Spirit" VIM. Butt read one on the "Prc
e per Connection between Religion an
r Politics." r. P. Duvall, one on the equal
y fications for the Christian Ministry"
Taylor, one on the extent of the Atone
g ment;" j. w. Stewart, one on the "Poss
e bility of Final Apostasy;;" B. c. DENIM
!, one on pulpit Eloquence;" and A. \
, Hutchinson, one on Regeneration" A
Of which, after open criticism before tn
e Association, were referred to the Commit
: tee of Criticism on photography, penmaI
ship, &c. T. J. Ferril, having failed {
: prepare an essay, declined taking any pa
n in the deliberations or exercises.
a On motion, adjourned.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-01-08
A Cav Party

The New Years Ball at the Eldridge
House, was one of the gayest assemblies
ever held in Lawrence. We counted for
ty-eight couple upon the floor at one time,
and there was plenty of room for ALL
There was about one hundred couple in
attendance. The Lawrence Cornet Band
furnished music for the occasion, and eve
rything passed off to the satisfaction of
everybody. The table was gorgeously
furnished, and was supplied with all the
delicacies which could be found in the
most extensive saloons of the Eastern
cities. The moderate price of tickets, and
the fashionable company, the house and
its splendid furnishings, and the gentle
manly department of mine hosts, made it
an affair not soon to be forgotten, and a
brilliant contrast between that evening
and four years previous, when party was
given by Mr.. LITCHFIELB, at his mud
cabin boarding house, where few of our
citizens met, and for want of room to
dance, spent their time is social converse
ton. Four years, and what changed
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SANDER.

Yes, you pass it along, whether you believe
it or not. You don't believe the one-sIded
whisper against the character of another, but
you will use your influence TO bear up the
false report, and pass it on the current
Strange creatures are mankind. How many
benevolent deeds have been chilled by the
shrug Of shoulder. How many individuals
have been Stunned by gentle, mysterious
hint; how many chaste bosoms have been
wrung with grief at single nod. How
many graves have been dug by false report.
Yet you will keep it above the water by a
wag Of your tongue, when you might sink it
forever. Lisp not word that may injure
the character of another. Be determined to
listen to no SANDER, that, as far as you are
concerned, it may die. But tell it once and
il may go as on the wing Of the wind, IN,
creasing with each breath, till it is circulated
through the State, and has brought to tue
grave one who might have been blessing
to the world.
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The Legislature.

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The Legislature was organized at Lee
compton, on Monday last. The Council
elected new officers, making c. w. BAB-
COCK, Esq, President, A. S. Devinny,
Secretary; G. A. Cotton, Assistant Sec
rotary Z. P. Heberton, Docket Clerk
P. Wiley, Sergeant-at-Arms Asaph AL
len, DoOr-Keeper.
The House elected A. LARzALERE, of
Doniphan county, Speaker; B. P. Ayres,
of Linn county, Chief Clerk; P. P. Elder,
of Franklin county, Assistant; G. F.
Warren, of Douglas county, Sergeant-at-
Arms; G.. W. Smith, Jr., of Douglas
county, Door Keeper; A. D. Richardson,
of Atchison county, Journal Clerk; Rev.
E. Mute, Jr., Chaplain; A. c. Solely, OF
Leavenworth county, Engrossing Clerk
J. NJ. Funk, of Leavenworth county,
Docket Clerk; S. G. Smith, Enrolling
Clerk ; Robt. Spear, Messenger.
Soon after the organization, the follow
ing preamble and joint resolution was
adopted -
WHEREAS, The Legislature of the Ter
ritory of Kansas is required by law to
meet at the Capital of said Territory
end. whereas, there is at said Capital such
SdefciSncy of suitable rooms, hotel &C
commodations and other conveniences, as
to seriously interfere with the progress Of
Legislative business and, whereas, suita-
bic accommodations can readily be OBJ,
tanned elsewhere; therefore,
Be 1t RESOLVED By the Governor and Leqis-
latiSe AsssnaRyof the IsyritOryof Kansas
That we do adjourn at IL O'Clock, NJ, or
Tuesday, January 4th, 1859, to meet il
the city of Lawrence, Kansas Territory
on the 9TH day of January, A. D. 1859
at IL o'clock, NJ, to hold the remainder
of the present session. And that the
Secretary of the Territory be requested tC
procure suitable rooms for the accommo
dalton of said Legislative Assembly, il
said city of Lawrence.
Gov. hEDARY signed the same OF
Wednesday morning last, and on the at
ternoon of that day, most of the member
removed to Lawrence.
As we write, the Sergeant-at-Arms o
the two Houses are fitting up Halls for tn,
accommodation Of the two bodies, in tn,
new brick building Of Messrs. FORD &
SOLOMON, opposite the. Eldridge House
on Massachusetts street, in this city.
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The people of Prairie City have held a
meeting, with ]. H. DEERINe, as Chair
man, and passed the following resolu-
tons -
Resolved, LIST. That we are unqualiiedly
in favor of peace and the just administra-
ton of law.
I'd. While not choosing to decide be-
tween the contending factions in Southern
Kansas, We unequivocally condemn all
the developments of rufianism we have
heard Of in that section.
Sd. We earnestly hope that these con-
iicts may be quoted without any further
bloodshed or midnight attacks.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-01-08


most cordial manner. for. The adoption q,
such measures as shall restore order; mn.
mote peace and good will; bring conf.
dence outpf xnistrust add to the gems.
Isi;prosperity, ard secure life and propettt
to The inmates of1.every hamlet in ths
Territory. -
Kansas has long enough been the sr.ps
goat Of political parties and political dem.
agogues outside the Territory. She has
character of her own to make-she ba,
interests of her own to subserve-she ha,
rights to WELD through her own intelI.
gence, and on her own responsibility
without gratuities by way of advice from
those who have enough to do, if they
would look after their own affairs. Thou.
sands are locking to these broad ptairies
rich beyond estimate in their agriculture
abilities, with climate heathful aud IN.
vigorating, for homes for themselves and
their children. Millions of capital i,
ready to be invested in our midst, conf.
dent of abundant returns. But without
quiet and. protection, all other blessings
will not avail
/ will, if heeessarystes the restoration Of
order, and the preservation of our citi.
zens, bring to your aid all the power
placed at my discretion blythe Executive
of the nation, whose sole sdssire is your
peace, welfare and protection. For its
y proper use l will have to render Just
fsccohntability. Such facts as-are in my
possession, in relation to these. unfortunate
troubles, are at the service okSour body,
For your examination and ISInay, at an
early day, With other sccumulatiAg testi.
z mony, make itp-the subject of special
J communieat;ons "a 81
sItis to be hoped lbat our intercourss
) may be Of the most friendly aud cordial
/ nature-our differences those of met
contending for the right-so that IN on
union we may find that strength which il
secured by manly acts and just deeds
That, when our work is done, we can
with full confidence in the integrity o
our purpose, submit it with freedom t.
the 6rdeal of pablic examination,
~ S. MEDARY.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-01-08

OF Mr.. HASKELL, Practical Architect
inserts his card in the Herald of Freedom,
this week. He is gentleman of educat-
ed taste, much practical experience in his
art, good draughtsman, and withall, a
worthy citizen, who deserves, and if re-
ports are true, receives liberal patronage.
Our friends about erecting public or pri-
vate buildings, bridges, or anything in
which the services of an Architect are de-
manded, should consult Mr.. Haskell, who
will give abundant satisfaction to all who
employ him.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-01-08
To the General Assembly Of the Territory of
Kansas

Kansas
We, the inhabitants Of -, -
County, Kansas Territory, believing that
the sale of intoxicating drinks to be used
as beverage, is injurious to individuals,
and hurtful to society, do respectfully Pc
tition your honorable body, at your pres
ent session, to enact such PROHIBITORY
LAW, in reference to such sale, as shall, in
your judgment, be best calculated to Sc
cure its suppression in this Territory. And
your petitioners, as in duty Hound, will
ever pray. ! 81
A motion to take the necessary steps for
getting one hundred and fifty copies of
the petition printed for circulation, was
passed, whereupon B. C. Dennis and NJ.
D. Penney were appointed to immediate
ly wait upon the editors of the town pa
pers, to learn on what terms they could be
prin ted, which was attended to.
The following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted by the Association, the
first by rising vote, viz;
RESOLVED, That the thanks of the Asso.
citation be and are hereby rendered to the
citizens Of Lawrence, for the cordial recep-
ton, and hospitabie entertainment we
have received dufing our stay among
them. J. w. STEWART.
RESOLVED, That the Secretary be ordered
to prepare an extract of the proceedings o
the Association, and forward to the edi
tors of the Central Christian Advocate
Kansas Messenger, Lawrence Republica,
and Herald Of Freedom for publication.
j. W. STEWART.
On motion, adjourned to meet in Bald
win City, Kansas, June 7th, 1859.
N. TAYLOR, Pres't.
B. c. DENNIS, Sec'y.
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L. B. DENNIS, }
W. A. KENNEDY Committee
JONAS DODGE\

Voted, that we now proceed to fix the
place for holding the next meeting of the
Association. Baldwin City and Maple
ton were placed in nomination, and after
both being duly represented, Baldwin
City was chosen as the place.
Reading of Essays was then resumed
whereupon H. H. johnson read one on
the Support of the Gospel" which was
openly criticised and then referred tc
Committee on Criticism.
The time of the next meeting of the
Association was arranged to be June 7th
1859.
Jonas Dodge read an essay on "Chris.
tan Liberality," and Jas. Lawrence, a
sketch on Heb. 4th and 11th," which
were criticised openly and then referred
as others.
The following resolution was adopted
by unanimous vote:
Resolved, That the thanks of this Asso.
citation be, and are hereby rendered to Fl.
P. johnson, for the cordial invitation of.
fered by him, to take care of the horses Of
brethren going to the next session of the
Kansas and Nebraska Conference, a,
Omaha City, while gone. and assist in Sc
curing passage on the river at half fare.
The subject of Sabbath schools being
brought up, it was voted that a COMMITTEES
be appointed to adopt and present plan
for conducting Sabbath schools, at the
next meeting of the Association. NJ. D
Tenney, ]. Dodge and L. B. Dennis were
appointed on said committee.
On motion, adjourned to meet at two
o'clock P. NJ.
Afternoon session met pursuant to ad
journment, Vice President in the chair
Religious exercises conducted BY Jas. C.
Fraker.
The minutes of the morning session
were read and approved.
The committee appointed to draft petit
tons to the Legislature for the suppress
sion of intemperance, reported the follow
ing:
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-01-08

" An Express Company, with capital
of S30, 900, is now being organized in our
city. for the purpose Of plying weekly be-
tween this point and the gold mines, the dis Is,
lance being 422 miles. The express VIII
connect at this place with the following
mails, to wit Lecompton and Nebraska
City tri-weekly, Atchison and st. Joseph
scmi-weekly, and weekly to Iowa Point,
Rulo and Fort Riley. In short time four
horse coaches will ply between Leavenworih
and Palmetto. The stage companies whose
routes terminate here, are now purchasing
large supplies of corn at fifty cents per bushel,
and hay at six dollars per ton.-PaImea0
Kansan
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-01-08
A Gard from Hon. M. J. PARROT.
I n Cafd hom Hon. M. J. P1TTot.
We cheerfully publish the following
card from Mr.. Parrot:
DAYTON. O., Dec. 1st. 1858.

DAYTON, O., Dec. 1st, 1858.
EDS. CINCINNATI GAZETTE My at
tention has been called to an extract from
the Leavenworth (Kansas) Herald, in your
issue of the 30th ult, accusing me of hav-
ing proposed, at social party in Platte
City, Mo-, mo more Slave States" and
representing that l was greatly embar-
raised to escape the bad feeling which
this offensive sentiment-provoked. The
Leavenworth Herald Is besotted organ OF
the Administration. Thought it needless
to notice this foolish story, where the
character of the Herald is known, though
the Daily Leavenworth Ledger promptly
denied it at the time. l never offered
such sentiment, or any sentiment on the
occasion referred to- So far from leaving
precipitately, the fact is that l spent the
day following the alleged outrage on the
public fair ground, in free and pleasant
intercourse with the people of the vicini-
ty. Do me the favor to insert this.
Yours. respectfully,
MARCUS j. PARROTT.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-01-08

OF We are glad to observe a change
in the tone Of our neighbor, in its last
issue, on the difficulties in Linn and Bour-
bon counties. The press has powerful
influence in moulding public opinion, and
it can do much towards suppressing crime
We are always glad to see it lending its
influence in sustaining the right, and are
always sad when it is engaged in the sup
port Of wrong. Though those difficulties
have been protracted several months by
the encouragement given to the aggressive
parties through the press, now, when
deserted by it, we shall expect to see it
brought to speedy close.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-01-08
@B. P. AYREs. ESQ. the Chief ClerI

u B. 2. AYREs, Esq, the Chlef CLERK
Of the House, is law partner of R. B.
MITCHELL, Esq, and Prosecuting Attor-
ney of Linn county. The late bills oil
indictment, against Montgomery and his
bandits, by the Grand Jury of Linn
county, were found during his administers
ton. The Peoples Representatives have
endorsed him by very good majority,
and placed him in one of the most re-
sponsible positions in the Legislature
Will not the jay-hawkers take this as
significant Of the Judgment to come Pr
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For the Herald Of Freedom.

Sost OF EdsSdSe 10 Inc EaSt
ED. HERALD OF FREEDoM-DEAR SIR ::
In your last issue you stated that the fare
from st. Joseph to Hannibal is S14 so,
and stage fare from Lawrence to St. Jo-
seph is So, making $22 so for through
fare. You are in error in regard to the
railroad fare. as you will see by their card
which 1 insert, that it is now but S13,
which will reduce the through fare from
Lawrence to $21 but this is more than
it should be, as there is line of five four
horse coaches from Lecompton to St. Jo.,
running through this place, of which NJ.
R. Frost, the Pioneer Stager of the West,
is proprietor, whose fare is only Sc, max
ing $40 from Lecompton to Hannibal
There is no reason why the people OF
Lawrence should not be accommodated
on as reasonable terms as those of LIE.
compton, and if 1 mistake not, they soor
will be, as l learn that Mr.. Frost is about
to establish branch line of coaches from
Lawrence to Oskaloosa, and direct from
there to Atchison and st. 10. As the
railroad, which is now nearly completed
progresses, the fare will be greatly re
duced, making this the cheapest best and
quickest route to the East. We are now
receiving our mails regularly from St
Louis in three days.
The Atchison and St. Joseph Railroad
is progressing finely; more than one-hal
of it is already graded, and we hope tt
have it completed blythe first of July, a
the farthest, when we believe that the
entire Northern Kansas, including tn,
Kaw valley, will adopt this as their hes
route to the East G.
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T0 EubEcribers.

tN When the term for which subscribers re-
SeiyiDG theiF papers BY mail or at the Post-ofiee
is out or nearly so, We convey The intelligence BY
Q cross ct the end Of their names, like the one
ct the commencement Of this notice. This will
give all fair opportunity TO know when their
time 10 H1. and serve as an invitation to renew
their subscriptions.
NJ Extra copies Of the Herald 81 freedoD1,
put up in wrappers for mailing if desired, can
be had at the Office. Price. Five Cents each.
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Here sksu the Press the Peoples RIG hts aintain
Uaaw'A ~ party, aad unSribcd By gain,
Pledsc6 bat 10 Truth, 70 Liberty and Law,
No rsvoraHsys 80. and no Fear shall awe.
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SATURDAY MORNING. Ian. / 80


Association met at 8 O'Clock. Religious
exercises conducted by VIM. A. Kenney.
Minutes of the last session were read
and approved.
The Committee on Programme present
ed the following:
The committee to whom was referred
the duty of arranging a programme for the
next meeting of the Association, to COM
mence in Baldwin City, Kansas, on Tues
day evening at IL O'Clock, June 7th,
1859, submit the following, viz: VIM.
Butt, Christian Perfection n. Taylor,
Unity of the Trinity; j. Dodge, Evils of
American Slavery j. w. Stewart, Duty
and Advantage of Studying the Scriptures;
L. B. Dennis, Apostolic Succession; R.
P. Duvall, Justification by Faith B. C.
Dennis, Resurrection of the Dead w. A..
Kenney, Inspiration Of the Scriptures !;
Jas. Lawrence, The Judgment; A. NJ.
Hutchinson, improvement of Time; NJ.
D. Tenney, Necessity of Repentance T..
J. Ferril, Ministerial Fellowship; Ira
Blackford, Existence of God; S. Parker,
Primitive Itineracy NJ. NJ. Haun, Minis
terial Education T. H. Prather, Tenn
perance; II. H. johnson, Duty of the
Church to provide for the Education of
the Young; B. R. Cunningham, Harmony
between Geology and the Bible; H. H.
Moore, Episcopal Prerogatives; H. Mayo,
Prayer; Jas. c. Fraker, Intellectual Dis
cipline; S. W. Lloyd, The moral power
of properly conducted Press Thos.
Evans, Humility; Thos. j. Jordan,
Death; H. P. johnson, Personal Identity.
To preach the opening sermon, ]. Dodge.
Alternate. S. w. LLOYD.
L. B. DENNIS, }
W. A. KENNEDY Committee.
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Unitarian Society.

Unitarian Society.
Regular services every Sunday in Ma
onic Hall, Babcock & Lykins' buildings
at 2 O'Clock P. NJ.
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From tlss sYe6rdsk;d Neans. a5tA ulf.

/ h1ore Golo NeWss-1n0 WINES a 4neJ are.
J ED. News Il send you the following
extract from letter to the Surveyor Gen
sral in reference to the gold region. The
writer, a we'll known banker at Leaven-
worth, gives, in short letter. the best and
most reliable account have yet seen.
W. WI.
December 18th, 1858.
DEAR SIR We have the honor to pre-
sent you with a specimen of gold obtain
ed from the newly discovered FL Dorado
In Western Kansas. This specimen is a
part of several ounces, purchased by us
from two miners by the name Of Russell,
natives of Georgia, by whose adventures
in search of gold, the gold mines of Kan
sas have been developed. They left this
city about the 1st of April last, in COM
pany with nine or ten Others, and pros
pected the whole of that country lying on
4 the eastern slope of the Rocky Noun.
tains, in the vicinity of Pixies Peak, find.
ing gold in greater or less abundance at
almost every step. From them we have
obtained the following information, which
has been abundantly corroborated -
L. The gold is found on the surface,
and at various distances, to the depth OF
eight feet.
2. The bed rock has net yet been
searched by any of the miners.
3. With the crudest implements they
were able to obtain from 81 to S. per day.
4. With improved means, such as
"sluces" and Toms" there are mill
lions of acres, Ito use their own phrase, }
that will produce $40 per day, and many
places as much as $40
8. That the new gold region differs
from California in this +: "The gold Is
scattered broadcast over a vast extent
and not found in pockets" "gulches u
and "ravines," as in California thus Sc
curing a support, at least, for every man
that is disposed to labor.
6. The specimen accompanying this
constitutes a part of the labors of the
Messrs. Russell, in "more than FIVE hun
bred different Places
I. The last place they labored was al
Cherry Creek" sixty miles N. E. from
pixies Peak" This creek empties int
the South Fork Of the Platte, on the
south side of that river. At this point
(Cherry Creek) they found the riches
digqins. Very respectfully,
&c. HEMINGWAY & co.
Hon. WARD B. BURNETT.
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surrounded with all the comforts of home
and plenty-with convenient places ff
public worship, and with schools for their
children.
A great number of Indian Reservations, J,
located within the Territory, many of.
which were isolated, are now wholly sur
rounded by the white settlers. In other
| instances, the boundaries not being estab-
lished, or not distinctly marked, there has
talfesds a difference OF opinion arisen be-
tween the Indians and the settlers, as to
tkAnght'ef occupancy of the soil. The
/ interests Of both require the very early &C.
ton Of those having jurisdiction over the
subject, as delay will only multiply the
j troubles and render final disposition OF
them the more difficult. 1t is fortunate
for Kansas that the Indian Department is
in the hands OF one, not only thoroughly
versed in the Indian character, and the
general duties of his office, but personally
known to the peculiar condition Of the In
dian tribes of the Territory. In doing
Justice to the people of Kansas, by OPEN
ing their way to future power and wealth
it is very important to the good under-
standing between the whites and Indians
that no injustice be done the latter. A
speedy determination of these conflicting
interests, by treaty with the Indian tribe:
within our limits, will be highly condu
Give to the harmony between the two
races.
l have been kindly furnished, byG the
) Receivers at the Kickapoo and Lecomp.
ton Land Offices, with the amount o
lands sold and pre- empted up to Decem
her, 1858, in their Districts. The Lant
n Offices at Ogden and Fort Scott l hav,
not had time to communicate with.
The number of acres of Public Land
|. that have been sold and pre-empted il
t the Delaware Land District, are as fol
lows -