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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-12-31
Council Grove.

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We anticipated pleasant time at the
Grove last Monday night, and were not dis
appointed. Our readers will remember that
the Gilkey House was TO be opened on that
night with supper and ball, to which we
and the rest of the country were respect
fully invited We went with our ..best
rig" accompanied by seven or eight couple
from EnPoria-the number increasing to
twelve on reaching Americas, where we
all took dinner at Hills Hotel. At half-past
one. the ''train'' got fixed mp for start.
and. at the word, away we went. The road
isn't as smooth as it might be for mile or
two beyond there, as we well remember; and
as there were faster horses and stronger
buggies than ours, we kindly let them go
ahead-the result of which was that we had
pleasant ride the rest of the way call by
ourself." Mr.. Gilkey welcomed us with ex-
tended hand at about FIVE O'Clock, and led
us into house crowded with the beauty
and fashion of thirty miles around. After
a splendid supper the dance commenced
Forty six numbers wefe called, and the eve
ning's amusement was soon in the height of
its glory. The company was considerably
''mixed'' in its character, as is usual at such
gatherings "out West" But nevertheless.
we recognized many talented and accom-
plished gentlemen and ladies' present who
would have done honor to any society
There was S. N. Wood, who holds half the
offices of honor and profit in this part of
the Territory, besides a printing office, and
two or three town-sites, and who wanted to
trade coats with US so he could dance We
afterwards saw him Ego through the mo-
tons" Among the first on the floor was
our talented friend S. L. Kenyon, County
Attorney, and author of the able and bril-
liant articles that have lately appeared in the
Americas Sentinel A tall, fine looking
man, with black mustachios and military
air, was Col Dickey, of Topeka. There
were number of other distinguished gen
tlemen present whom we will not here bring
into notice. The lady portion of the assem-
blage was the '.best looking" that We have
seen collected together at any party in Kan
sas. This made the dance a most recherche
affair. The supper, at i, was magnificent,
comprising all the fine things that culinary
art could devise.
The whole affair, as we said, was a pleas
ant one, and we have no doubt was enjoyed
to fuller extent by larger proportion OF
those present than at any previous one Of
the kind in this portion of the Territory
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Free speech at the Naticnal Capital.

Free Speech at the National Capital.
Congress has exclusive jurisdiction in the
District of Columbia, which is the common
property of the whole Union. Virginia
and South Carolina may pass laws for the
suppression of free speech ana free press,
but the Constitution of the United States
provides in It's very first section that I. Con-
gress shall make no laac abrid9ing the FREE
DOM OF SPEECH u Nothing clearer than
that. And yet we find that few days since
peaceable, unoffending Quaker, resident
of Washington City, was arrested there for
having spoken in private conversation with
two 'pro-slavery men words, derogatory of
the right of men of one color TO own those
of another. After trial before two justices
he was bound over in the sum of $4,000 to
keep the peace for one year. Things have
come 10 pretty pass indeed, in free Gov
ernnaent. when a man may not express his
opinion that slavery is wrong-and that too
under the very shadow of the National Cap
itol. OF course pro-slaveryites viii say
that such an expression was calculated to
''destroy rights of property.'' etc. But we
hold that FREE SPEECH is worth more than
all the property in existence. Without it
the enjoyment of the fright of property
would be seriously diminished. Men are
daily driven out of the Southern States be-
cause they do not subscribe to the edwin
ity'' of the peculiar institution" Let
them initiate Austria if they will, within
their own limits-but they are asking too
much when they try to supplant the Consti
tuition at The National Capital and substitute
plantation rule in its stead. There has been
far too much of this already. We hope
that all future attempts of this kind will be
met in proper spirit of determination
Once gag discussion, and we cease to be a
Republic ard become a Despotism.
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Stock Law Meeting.
FoREsr HUI, Dec. %

FOREST HILL, Dec. %, 1889.
Pursuant to notice in The News, a
large number of the citizens of this town
ship met here to-day for the purpose of in
vestigating the merits and dement's of a
Stock Law. DR.. G. A. Cutler was chosen
chairman, and VIM. S. Cook secretary
Joseph M. Miller. of Dow Greek, then of
fered the resolution-'' Resolved, that law
prohibiting all live stock from running at
large would enhance the prosperity of Kan
sas Territory" After long and spirited
discussion. vote was called for on the
resolution. which resulted in majority of
nays.
It was then resolved that tie minutes of
this meeting be submitted to TIE KANsAs
News for publication Adjourned.
WIN. S. Cook. Secretary.
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Helpers Book.

Helpers Impending Crisis" which has
caused such a tantrum among the pro- slave
~ members of both houses of Congress re-
Gently, is thus spoken OF by the New York
Tribune
Mr.. Helpers work is the earnest, impas-
stoned appeal of one. of the non-slav ehold-
ing Whites of the South to his own class
and kin to ril themselves and their country
of the curse, the nightmare of Slavery. 1t
is based on an unimpeachable array of facts
and figures, mainly compiled from the last
United States Census. proving that Slavery
has blighted the South in her Industry, her
Wealth, her Education, and every other ell
ement of social and moral we'll being. 1t
is as impregnable as the Multiplication Ia
bic, and must carry conviction to the mind
of every rational. unprecedented reader
There is not page of 1t, SO far as We can
recollect, that is addressed to slaves or to
negroes of any condition 1t is an appeal
to Free Whites-to Legal Voters-urging
them to use their rightful power to free
themselves from the blight of Slavery.
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A "FANlLY JAR.'-There lives in the vicinity of
this place portly, good natured man whom we
will call Jenny, and who Is blessed with "bct-
ter half of somewhat larger proportions than
himself. The TWAIN occupy house that has one
popularity in its construction, namely, trap
door in the floor letting down into cellar. One
cold day last week, Jenny went out after arm
the trap-door and descended into the cellar aftel
some vegetables for dinner. In due course Of
time Jenny returned. and deposited his load Of
wood. and himself toc-not before the fire, but
down the wicked tEap-door, into the aforesaid eel
lar There was ''sorrow in that house" for a
time, hut we gratifed to state that no serious
damage resulted from this upset.
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: JOB PRINTING.

Tie Office OF TIM EaaroAxA NEwsi is furnished
with complete assortment of the newest styles
of Type, Borders, Flourishes, Cuts, Cards, Fancy
Papers, Colored Inks, Bronze, de-, enabling the
proprietor to print CmGgLARs, CARDs CER1IEIcAIEa
OF SrocK, DEEDs, PosrERs, and all other kinds Of
jos PRISrrSe, in = manner unsurpassed in the
country. Particular attention paid to printing
all kinds of Blanks. Orders for work promptly
attended to when accompanied with CASH. "Ex-
CELsIoa" is our motto.
Blank Warranty and Mortgage Deeds, Bon9s,
Executions, Summons, Subpenas, Attaehmeats.
Recognizances, etc, constantly on hand.
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We are sorry to see that the editor of the
Bates County Mo- Standard is trying to
attach stigma upon the character of Mr..
Augustus Wathes, Secretary of the Jeffer-
son City and Neosho Valley Railroad, on
the ground that he is an abolitionist, and by
that means prejudieing the people of West
ern Missouri against that road. The editor
of the Standard, with that t'one idea" view
which characterizes STAKEHOLDER, is afraid
the institution is in danger, and warns slave
holders TO be on their guard.
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The Kansas City Metropolitan, an out
spoken free labor paper, speaks as follows
of the winding up" of the Virginia Inva-
sion:
The 'last hours" of Virginia S propriety
and good sense has cost her not only one
hundred thousand dollars, but it has cost
her the respect and good opinion of the
country. Il has cost her the prestige that
attached to her as the Mother of States and
Presidents. 1t has cost her the good name
of her people for high and noble chivalry
and undaunted bravery. She made a fool
of herself for political effect. and now she is
the laughing stock of The wide world.
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Last Saturday was the busiest day that Empo-
ria has witnessed for three months or more. To-
wards noon Commercial street was filled with
teams, some from great distance. Every store and
shop was crowded with customers. Proctor & Co.
sold nearly $3.50 worth of goods, and others nc
doubt did well in proportion. In the afternoon
large crowd gathered at the church 20 attend
tie anti-tax meeting, and in the evening several
horse races came off on the road leading to the
Cottonwood. The few pleasant days at the close
of last week and fore part of this seemed to wake
up things genera lily.
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Judge A. l. Baker, through the Ameri-
Gus Sentinel of last week, makes series of
malignant and untruthful charges against
the republican party" of Kansas for acts
committed three gears ago, which we will
take occasion to reply to at some future
time, when we will endeavor to state facts,
and show who were the John Browns" Of
those days.
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Horrible Murder in woodson County

Horrible Murder in Woodson County.
The Burlington Register gives an account
OF the shocking brutality of a band of un-
known assassins who entered the house OF
Mr.. John Coleman. on Owl Greek, about
eleven miles from Neosho Falls. on the
night of the 18th inst, and robbed his house
OF everything valuable belonging to him
self aud family-even their clothing and
afterwards took Mr.. G. away from his
house short distance and murdered him
IN cold blood. The gang numbered six.
and as yet no clue to their identity or pur-
pose has been found out.
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Wood, of the Council Grove Press, in
his last weeks paper says:
ave proposed last week to take hogs, corn,
butter, eggs, wood, DC, in payment of subscrip-
tons and advertising. The result was, we got
one load of wood. We propose 10 take wolf
pelts, buffalo-chips, and old cast off clothing
The success of this last proposition is ap-
parent, from the fact that Wood wore an old
coat at the party last Monday night.
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ENLARGED The Kansas City Daily
Journal Of Commerce has recently been en-
larged to an eight column paper-making
it the largest daily with one exception, we
believe. west of the Mississippi, outside OF
St. Louis. The journal is an able. spirited
Democratic paper. and is as truly welded
to the interests of Kansas City as father
to his family
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Adm1nistrator.s Fotiee.

NOTICE is hereby given that letters of admin
IN istration have been granted the undersigned
the estate of Henry Boyer, late of Breckenridge
county, deceased, bearing date December 24th,
A. D. 1859. Therefore, al persons having claims
against said estate required to present them
for allowance within one year from the date of
said letters or they may be preeiuded from anv
benefit of such estate and, ifnot presented with
in three years from the date Of said letters. they
will be forever barred
GEORGE j. TALLMAN,
decJI-v3 Aduaiaistrator
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Administrator,s Notica.

NOTlCE is hereby given. that letters of Ad-
IN ministration have been granted to the un-
designed, on the estate of Alfred Mccoy, de
ceased, bearing date December Doth, A d. 1859;
therefore all persona having claims against said
estate are required to exhibit them to me for al
lowence within one year from the date of such
letters or they may be preciuded from any ben
eft of such estate and If such elaims be not pre-
scented within three years from date Of said letters
they will be forever deb4rred.
B. +. NORTON.
dec3I-3w Administrator
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Nor KrLLED-The Council Grove Press,
of last week. says that Mr.. A. L. Scribner.
who was reported killed by the Indians three
or four weeks since, has turned up safe and
sound on the Little Arkansas. There is no
doubt but that the Kaws killed young Per-
rel.
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The Topeka mail. of last Wednesday.
brought us three Burlington Registers and
a quantity of other papers from that direc-
ton. which ought to have come up the Ne
OSLO some time ago. We have but one reg
ular. reliable mail now, and that is weekly
one from Lawrence. We are Ia hopes that
something will Be done foreus in this matter
this winter.
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Congress.
blot or error

At last accounts no Speaker had been
elected by the House-ShermanA standing,
on the last ballot. III. Probably by our
next we shall have news that Sherman is
elected, and then there will be something
done besides rambling colloquial discourses
and political harrangues.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-12-31

As the wants of this region are fast increasing,
and persons are frequently inquiring after loea-
tions fer different kinds of business at this place.
we would state that, among other wants we
need a tannery and a soap and candle manufac-
tory Any with the capital and experience,
would make profitable realization from either by
starting early next spring.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-12-31

There ought to be some means taken to prevent
everybody from watering their stock at the lower
well, particularly when there is not enough water
to supply the families who have to go there for it
If the present state of things continue, expect
to that well made II stock-watcring place of
entirely before long.
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STATE ELEoTIoN.-Thirty counties heard
from, give the Republican ticket 2454 ma
jority. Parrott's majority in the same coun-
ties was 1865. But two counties-Shaw-
nee and Douglas-gave larger Republican
maiorities than Breckenridge.
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The New York TRIBUNE.

1t is unnecessary for us to speak in praise
of the Iri6une-it IS known and coveted
by every Republican in the land. The
campaign of 1860 has now opened. We
hope our friends will see that new clubs are
got up and old ones increased at every post
office in this part of the country. See
prospectus and terms in THE News
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The Territorial Legislature convenes on
Monday, January Cd. The session will
probably be held at Lawrence.
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Odd EeiIOws.

Emporia Lodge, No. 10, I. o. o. F., meets reg
ularly every Wednesday evening, ut O'Clock in
Mosonie Hall Members of the Order in good
standing are cordially invited to visit the Lodge
JOSEPH RICkABAUGH, N. g.
c. C. HAsSIER Sec'y
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FURNITURE MAKING.-Mr. John Suite and Sen
have opened furniture shop in McElfresh's build
ing. where they will manufacture and keep on
hand such articles in their line needed for
this part of the country Give them call.
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A terrific fire swept over the prairie between
the Cottonwood and Neosho. east of this place, on
Friday last, which destroyed considerable prop
erty The Myers Brothers lost seven hundred
bushels of corn. besides quantity of hay and
other farm products
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LAWRENCE FOUNDRY AND MACHINE SHoP.-See
advertisement of this establishment in TIE News.
Messrs Kimball Brothers can manufacture in the
best of style any article which they advertise.
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Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given that will offer at
IN public sale, at the late residence of Abraham
Sheneman, near Emporia. on Saturday, the 2Ist
day of January, 1860. at o'clock .. M. the per-
of one wagon, two horses, 3 mich cows, 5 head
young cattle, farming utensils, &c. Terms of
sale-cash IN hand ELCY SHENEMAN,
Dee. 10Th IS59-w3 Administrators
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The Stock Law discussion will take place at
Kirkendall's School House. in Cottonwood town
ship, Saturday the 7th of january. at o'clock
P. NJ. All are invited to attend.
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MARRIED.

At Lawrence, on Sunday 18th ult.. by E. D
Ladd. ESQ., FREDERICK W Potter of burlington
to Miss LAURA A. SToNF, daughter of Nathan
Stone, of the Whitney House, Lawrence.
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The Burlington Register, of last week,
puts down Learnard's majority over Wat
son, for Judge, at Sd. We think that is
little doubtful.
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Hon. John C. Breckenridge has been
elected United States Senator from Ken
lucky. in place of John J. Crittenden,
whose term of Office expires March 18th,
1861
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An Anti-tax meeting was held to day at Mick
els Hotel in Waterloo township. The people are
waking up on the subject of enormous taxes.
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CoTILLIoN PARTY-Another social dance comes
off at the Emporia House next Monday night, Il
Which all arc invited. Tickets, ST. So
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Regular Comm unicatons of Emporia Lodge, No
~, a. F. and A. NJ. are held on the Thursday eve
ming of, or preceding the full moon. in each month
L. D. BAILEY, W. u.
c. V EsKRIpGE Sec'y
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WHEN Is Man DRUNK This question has
been decided at our county-seat to be, when he
"retires' with his boots on, and gets into bed
cross-Wiso
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OPENING OF THE SoHoos-By our advertising
columns it will be seen that both schools reopen
next Monday-Mr. Trips in McElfresh's Hall.
and Messrs. Phillips & Thompson's at the Church.
We hope to see every scholar in this neighborhood
in attendance the next quarter.
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Union Graded School.

Z PoRIA
Mon Graded School.
WE would respectfully announce TO the citi-
w zens of Emporia and surrounding country
that the first term of this school will commence
Jan Dad, 1860. in the Christian Church. at EN-
poria. Mr. E. Phillips, the elected Superintend
ent of Common Schools in this county, having re-
moved to- this place has united his interests with
this school. Our design and purpose hereafter is
to make it not only of the best schools in Kan
sas Territory. but equal to any in the States. We
expect to communicate instruction in ell the
branches Of science and literature. which may be
demanded by the people.
TERMS OF TUITION.
Ordinary English Branches. per term
Of three months. So 90
Higher and Languages. 90
Emporia is the largest and most thriving town
South of the Kansas River. 1t being situated on
high rolling prairie between the Neosho and Cot
tonwood Rivers, renders it not only one of the
most beautiful but of the most healthful local
tiles in Kansas. The facilities for boarding here
are equal to any in the Territory.
Citizens at home and abroad, we respectfully
solicit your patronage.
125 PHILLIPS d. THOMPSON.
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The ST. Joseph and Atchison Railroad
will be completed by the Goth day of Janu-
AIRY next
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Drs. G. N. B. Maughs and T. S. Case.

Drs. G. NJ B. Maughs and T. S. Case.
who stand at the head of the medical pro-
fession in the West, propose starting a
Medical and Surgical Review at Kansas
City. TO be issued bi-n1onthly, at % per
annum-the. first number OF which is TO
appear on Monday next Each number viii
contain 48 pages. From the high reputa-
ton of these gentlemen. and . personal
knowledge of their abilities. we have no
hesitation in assuring the fraternity that
theirs will be a valuable work.
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The Post Office Department has ordered
a million more of the self-ruling stamped
envelops of an improved pattern. It is de-
termined to give them fair trial
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Two children were bitten by mad deg
few days since, near Atchison. one of
.shom will probably die.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Taken Up.

DY the subscriber. living in Emporia township
- one red and white steer CALF, marked with
half crop the under side of each ear.
I2Iw3 DAVID PLUMB.
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Taken Up.

ID west of Emporia, about six weeks since, one
red HEIFER, white face, will be two years old
next spring. Also one red STEER. lined back,
with two swallow-forks in right ear, viii be two
years old next sprins. Il25l JAMES WILDE.
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j. II. WATSON,
Attorney at La w,
EMPORIA, KANSAS.
Takan I'D.

Taken Up,
pY the subscriber, living one mile south oT
ID Emporia, about two weeks since. four.ysar
old STEER, medium size, pale red and yhisa
spotted. The owner Is requested 70 prove props
erty. pay charges and take him away.
Dee. 8. Is59.-3w s. g. BROWN.
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10 c. A L..

G- Wood. and all kinds of farm produce. viii
be taken on subscription to The EsrroRIA News,
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FURNIT'uREi

TNHE undersigned beg leave to inform the citi-
Il zens of Emporia and surrounding country
that they are manufacturing, and intend keeping
constantly on hand
Bedsteads, Tables, Lounges, Stands,
Coffins, and all other kinds of Furniture usually
manufactured IN our line of business, which we
offer for sale cheap for cash or country produce.
Give us call, at McElfresh's building, two doors
north of TIE NEwS office.
l25m3 ]. SUTTLE d SON.
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THE EMPORIA NEWS.

D,b,i.hed every Saturday morning at Emporia,
Breckenridge County, Kansas, by
DUDLEY RANDALL q CO.
TrnAs-1too Dollars per aaaas. IN advance.
Clubs Of ten. SIT. Clubs Of twenty. $780,
Rates Of Advertising.
First insertion, per line, ten cents; each subse-
,,ent insertion. Ave cents; one dollar line, per
.,nurn. One.fourth column three months, SO;
Al. months. SIT; one year, $50. One-hslf column
,,ree months, ST; six months. $50; one year, $50
All transient and foreign advertisements must be
=. accompanied by the cash, to insure insertion