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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-08-11
The Independence of K,n,.,

The Constitution for the S,,,,
sas is completed. The chosen sem nj " Nan
of the people have faithfully nssr aie,
their duty, and all that now r rr'olnsi
for the people to do theirs in tbo .a.!H Ii
ton and endorsement of a work 'a a.
only to the Declaration of Indenan oJSond
itself. 'u'eace
As we sat in the chamber Of th,w
andotte Convention, and listepeI ~ W" Wy
careful reading of the Instrument o, " me
ed to be the corner stone Of our S, e','',a'
situations. we felt that it gloweI sa ,'I H.
brated with the largest liberty and ' y, VI,
noblest principles. Tue
So symmetrical in proportion 81 -,
feet in harmony, so true to wb,,o,.lL r.
great and good, we may ftly term !, ~ !
model Constitution Of our common COM we
try. "u
What matters it that a squad Of rab.,
iious spirits refused to recognize tb,, ~
rious charter of Liberty L? What ~" o'
tiers it if they cavil at its provisions nat =.
seek to falsify its character VI
1t stands forth like bright nronb,.-
OF like the fulflment of noble pIrro.,
1t ppclaims that liberty we have si r,,'
gle,l so long to win, and is an evijaro,
of the great truth that strong as NAV /,
the arm and the power of the FeIar,I
Government, strong as may be the crasD,
ing spirit of slavery-still are thew IN
unable to cope with the resolve of a non.
pie determined to be Free.
We hope tomorrow to place Ler,-,
our readers the noble document in nm
1t will often be our pleasure to refer n i,
in detail-to defend it, if need be- fran
rude and blasphemouS assaults, to eberii,L
it rs the bulwark OF our rights, the ans
of our liberties.
We are told that it is to be opposed BY
that party which sails under the name cr
Democracy. And we believe it.
They wish to keep us forever in A STATE
Of Territorial vassalage, under the SWAY
of federal tools and bayonets. Tbcv
supported the Constitutional movement
in the vain hope of defeating it.. They
squandered away the precious time of tha
Convention. and sought to incorporate
Infamous anil restrictive features into III,
Instrument itself.
Baffled at every turn they had the an.
dacity to wind mp the farce they have been
playing by refusing to afiix their names
and stalking ont of the Convention with
a pomposity that would have been anus.
ing had it not been so absurd.
We have had some five years expert,
ence in n Territorial condition. The Dc.
mocracy would prolonS our vassalasc
Grewn so much in love with the SWAY Of
Pierce OF a Buchanan. so firm in then
devotion to Oxford poll lists, anil Ie.
compton swindles, they dread the hour
when the freemen of Kansas shall estab.
liSh themselves behind the bulwarks Of
State sovereignty. and take the admins
tratiOn Of their affairs into their own
handS.
No matter. From Federal tools anil
influences we appeal to an honest anil de-
voted people. II the Democracy choose
to make an issue on this Constitution W.
shall accept it with jov. We hal the
capitalization of Ulm at Wyandotte, AMI
the Austellitz is within our grasp
LearenportA Times.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-08-11
ADDRESS OF THE
Republican Central Committee

Fellow CITIZENS After a violent
AMI painful struggle of four years. Kan
sas has arrived at the great political eri-
sis Of her existence.
With population more than sufficient
to meet the requirements Of State. with
Constitution formed by Convention Of
the people. she is again about to apply
for admission to the Union of States.
Before, however, that admission can he
effected, you will be called upon to par
ticipa:e in the most important election
yet offered for your sufrageS. Under the
Constitution framed at Wyandotte. ale
shortly to be elected, a Representative to
Congress, gubernatorial and other State
officers, judiciary for the State. and a
Legislature, on whom will devolve the
-9Aty of electing two United States Sena-
tors.
Recent events have shown us that the
fraud in which our Territory was baptised
at its'birth, and which characterized its
early history, will follow it as long as it
remains dependent.
The Federal Government continues as
it began in its dealings with Kansas.
In spite Of the indignant remonstran-
ces of an outraged people. usurpation and
not protection has marked every action Of
the Power which holds us in is grasp.
1t forces upon us without reference to
our consent, an horde of office holders,
who are not the choice of the people, and
Federal Judiciary, into whose hands it
delivers the power to subvert and control
our Territorial Laws, thereby establishing
a judicial deSpotism, at war with Justice
and popular rights.
Eternal vigilance is still the price of
liberty, and with this alone must we OPP
pose Federal influence and official corrup-
ton.
The elections which are to be held du-
ring the coming Fall, cannot result favor
ably to the great cause to which we have
pledged our lives, our fortunes and our sa-
cred honor, unless every precinct in Kan
sas is carefully watched over by earnest
Republicans. Let our nominating con-
vention be composed Of tried and capable
men, that they may present such names
as will the most surely meet the endorse
ment of the whole people.
Let the Registry Law be faithfully car
ried out and executed.
Let no man to whom Liberty and the
prosperity of Kansas are dear, relax one
moment in the work until the day, when
with a Republican in Congress, no longer
trammelled as our Representative has
hitherto been by the mere power of re-
monstrance, without the more practical
influence of a ballot; with two United
States Senators sworn and pledged to de-
fend our rights on the floor Of the Senate;
with State officers who will worthily ex-
ecute and administer the government,
and with Judiciary. learned, honored,
unswerved by partisan considerations,
who will faithfully interpret the laws,
thus giving dignity to the bench and con-
idence to the people, we may rest from the
Immediate labor, content in the conscious
ness Of duty done and Freedom vindica-
ted.
In behalf of the Republican Central
Committee of Kansas Territory.
SAM. POMEROY, Pres't,
A. CARTER WILDER, Sec'y.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-08-11

, re- We have at length seen some
Gregory Diggings gold. Two men, on
their way home to Salem, Illinois, stop
ped here last week, and exhibited guam
tity of dust, which persons who profcsscd
to know, pronounced genuine gold. For
our own part, we so seldom see the metal,
that we cannot distinguish gold from
old iron. These men obtained most of
their dust BY trading.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-08-11

Broken PLEDGEs.-The Democrats oil
this County, during the canvas for Con-
vention Delegates, declared that the ques-
ton of Slavery in Kansas was settled
forever; that Kansas was free and that
the Democrats were willing to submit to
it. In thelower part Of the County, they
told the people they must elect the Dem
ocratic candidates, because they were
pledged to insert a clause in the Ordi-
nance, asking for grant of land to build
the St. Joseph and Topeka Railroad.
The people did so; and what has been
the result? The only vote in the Con-
vention, against making Kansas a Free
State, came from Doniphan County; and
no grant of land has been asked for, to
build the RailroaG-indeed, we do not
believe any effort was made tA have a
grant asked for. The prospects of the
Road were immeasurably injured by its
being used for such petty electioneering
purposes. and rival has sprung up,
which threatens to strangle it. Oh i! ye
Free State men, who were gulled, and
sold your votes on this Railroad humbug
will you allow yourselves to be again
duped ? or will you return to the good
old standard, vote your sentiments, and
shut vour ears to the electioneering lies
of political hucksters
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-08-11

To MERCHANTS AND MANUFACTURERS
Attention is called to the advertisement
of j. E. Gross d. Co., of st. Louis. At
their Metal Depot may be found any de-
scription of Metals, Timers Tools and
Findings, Stoves, Hollow Ware, Kettles,
Patent Self-Sealing Fruit Cans and Jars,
&C., all of which they Wholesale at low
prices. We would recommend this firm
to all dealers desiring to lay in stocks Of
any articles in their line.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-08-11

When the Democracy refused to ~. -.
their names to the WyandOtte COns :,,.J
ton It was moved that they be PeIlnl, =.
to make their mark" The MOTION .ss;.
very appropriate, for while it was PUisr
bic that one or two Of the ds :, ~,s
were unable to ''read and write. ,rsrs
incontrovertibIe that a majority crs,t
above such paItry requirements,
is Diana, &c.-LeavsnrOrfA I"'f''
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-08-11

EThe St. Joseph Journal records tie
death of Hiram Gilmore Eaton, of that
city, aged 45 years. Wonder if it is the
same II. G.. Eaton, whose amiable and
accommodating spouse rendered our place
so interesting. about year and a half
since
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-08-11

~ G. G. Evans, of Philadelphia,
advertises two new publications in anoth-
er column, which he viii send, together
with q handsome gift, upon the receipt Of
the amounts named.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-08-11

RThey have had an exciting election
over in Holt County, for Clerk of the
Circuit Court. E. Van Buskirk. present
incumbent, is elected over G.. C. Haw-
kins, by 449 majority. Enough for all
practical purposes" Friend Hawkins
made better run for Surveyor of Brown
County
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-08-11

Z PARRoTT NOMINATED Hon. Marcus
j. Parrot has been re-nominated for
Congress by the Republicans of Kansas.
Upon an informal ballot, he received a
majority over all other candidates, and
was thereupOn nominated by acclama-
'tion. The Convention was largely at
tended, and the almost enthusiasm pre-
vailed. This is good news, which we
had feared we should not have the pleas
ure' of recording. 1t will be welcome
news to all the old Free State stand-bys.
Parrot will be triumphantly elected.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-08-11

1t will seem from this. that the KePe er
licans have majority of twenty IN ~; III
Convention. Enough for all PracI a,;
purposes. It will be well for our su U.s..
bers to keep the above table Tor 'o'"''
reference.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-08-11

Governor Medsry is at present sC opD.oIs
ing in this city. endeavoring 10 ...arius
his Democratic colleagues Oy a. tbs
them they did RICH: in not S Tlsn~'
Constituiion.-LeapeH'Forfh 1''''''
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-08-11

E In this issue will be found an adj
vertisement of a valuable medicine, by
DIR. Cruger, of New York.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-08-11
AFTERNOON SESSION.

Resolutions Of thanks were adopted,
complimenting the President apd others
for the faithful discharge Of their duties
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-08-11
Members of Constitutional Convention

As some of our readers may like to
know the names Of The Constitutional
Delegates. together with their localities.
we give below a table compromising the
whole:
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-08-11

@ We have received copy of the
new Constitution, and will lay it before
our readers ere long.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-08-11

The ELEcroNs.-In Kentucky, the
Opposition gain several Congressman
but the Democrats elect their State ticket,
and small majority in the Legislature,
which secures Democratic United States
Senator in place of Mr.. Crittenden. The
Ashland District has probably again
elected a Democrat, and the grave OF
Henry Clay is yet in possession of the
Infdel. The day of Kentucky's shame
has come, when she sees the seats of Clay
and Crittenden in the possession of pigmy
demagogues-two stars set, and in their
places glow-worms-two eagles left their
eyrie, and buzzards perched in their stead
two lions hunted down, and their pla-
ces occupied by tumble-bugs!
In Tennessee, the Opposition gain sew
eral Congressman, and also gain largely
on the State ticket. The result on State
ticket and Legislature is yet unknown.
Nothing satisfactory from North Car
DINA, Alabama and Texas. In the latter
two States, the Opposition hoped for
nothing.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-08-11

DEATH OF RIcHARD RUsH.-PmLApEL-
PmA, Aug. l, IS59.-Hon. Richard Rush
died in this city on Saturday morning,
aged 70 years.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-08-11

E The Clerks of the fast, regular
and reliable Railroad Packets, St. Mary
and VIM. Campbell, furnish us, every
trip. with St. Louis papers Of the previ-
Gus day. The St. Mary arrives here,
from St. Joseph, Sunday noon; and the
Campbell, Thursday noon. Coming
down, the St. Mary arrives here Thursday
morning; and the Campbell, Monday
morning. They can be depended upon,
and deserve patronage.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-08-11

The Herald is glad to learn that Gov.
Medary endorses the action of the Democ-
racy in refusing to sign the Wyaudotte
Constitution. It may be glad to learn
that the Governor was the individual who
instructed the squad of Hessians as to
what they must do. And the Herald may
further be pleased to learn that the most
intelligent Of the Democratic delegation
were opposed to the policy that was
adopted. They thought it would be IA
tai to them and their party, and they
thought right What dear old coon is
His excellency, and what a noble party
is ye Democracy.-LeagenWorh Times.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-08-11

3 re Our "neighbors" of the Dispatch
seem to be sorcly troubled with Devils.
Several weeks since, they declared their
belief that the Devil or some of his angels
had got into the women; last week, they
imagined that the gates of He'll were
burst open, and that all the fiends were
spued (spewed y out upon Kansas and
in another column, they again expressed
their opinion that the Devil himself was
let loose in Kansas 1t is a dangerous
disease-the only certain remedy is total
abstinence
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-08-11
A. CARTER WILDER, Sec'y.

The strife between the leading Demo
Gratis as to who shall obtain the empty
honor of nomination at Topeka for
Delegate to Congress, is waxing bitter.
The contest is narrowing down between
Judge johnson, Judge Halderman, Gen.
A. @. Davis and Mr.. Mitchell. Shan't
be surprised if the last named ut-strips
all the titled aspirants. We are confident
be can, il he viii. 1t is said however,
that he does not desire to run for an Office
in view Of certain defeat. Mr.. Mitchell
is wise. The Republican candidate will
be elected by a majority Of 5000, let him
be whom be may.-LeaUenwoTt Times.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-08-11

ii tue IOendtc bnOulu lialhpiS upon thSh
VIII, and reject the Constitution.
"a EXCITEMENT AT Iowa PoINT.-Durlng
the early part of the present week, ex-
citemcnt ran high in Iowa Point. Some
time last week several horses were stolen
from the vicinity of Highland Pursuit
was made, the thief, (named Woods,
caught, and taken to Iowa Point, on Sat
urday, and confined in a room. After
dark, a number Of persons rushed into
the room, put out the lights, and cried,
"Hang him % "Herc with the rope =
at the same time seizing him and attempt
ing to put rope around his neck. He was
stout man, and had managed to conceal
knife about his person, with which he
commenced slashing among his assailants.
Charley Blakely, the leader of the gang,
was dangerously if not fatally stabbed in
the region of the liver. Two other per-
sons were severely cut, but not dangerous
ly. Sunday was all excitement, and il
was noised far and near, that on Monday
the fellow would be hung. On Monday,
people crowded into Iowa Point from
every direction, from this side of the riv-
er and from Missouri. But prudence got
| AL ioottto, of oxo;fop,opf a tnoofipcy w nc
held, speeches were made on both sides Of
the question, and it was decided not to
lynch him. A Constable from Highland
appeared in the evening, and demanded
him. and he was given up. He was taken
to Highland for trial.
1t is said that the thief exposed a num-
Der of accomplices in this portion of the
Territory, but refused to blow on all who
are engaged in stealing horses and har.
boring the thieves. This affair may lead
to startling developments, and be the
means of ferreting out one of the most
extensive and lawless gangs of horse
thieves in the United States. But the
day is past, when men are to be hung mp
indiscriminately, without hearing or trial.
If all who attempt such proceedings would
have their insides somewhat stirred up, as
was the case at Iowa Point, people would
soon learn prudence, and conform to law.
k EKFoRcE THE ORNINANcEs Am Or
dinance has been passed by the City
Council, and was published several weeks
ago, prohibiting certain misdemeanors
and one of them is fast driving. Yet, on
last Wednesday, a drunken man was
driving two horses attached to a wagon,
as hard as they coutd rip, and all the
while yelling at the top of his voice. 1t
was at time when the streets were full
of men and children and we saw one
lame old gentleman limping as fast as he
could put it down, to keep from being
run over, and barely escaped. No at
tempt was made to arrest the fellow, al
though officers stood looking on. Hard
" day passes, but some of the Ordi-
nances are violated and yet not single
transgressor has been brought to account
for it. What is the use of laws, if no
effort is made to enforce them
Z PARRoTT NOMINATED Hon. Marcus
j. Parrot has been re-nominated for
Congress by the Republicans of Kansas.
Upon an informal ballot, he received a
majority over all other candidates, and
was therenpon nominated by acclama-
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-08-11

Iowa Points neighbor is not SO anxious
to get into Brown County, that her peo-
pie will oppose the Constitution on that
score. They are anxious to secure any
end that will promote the prosperity oil
the town; but they have never yet be-
trayed their principles and bartered theiI
votes, in order to influence few dollars
worth of trade, TO secure change il
boundaries, OF to obtain an imaginary
Railroad grant.
We trust the people of Kansas vii
ratify the Constitution by an overwhelm,
ing majority, and silence the persist
ent hypOcritical cant about niggers, ever
if the Senate should trample upon thei
VIII, and reject the Constitution.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1859-01-29
La Revolution NIe-icaIne.

nous nous sommes demande, tout naturelle-
uen'' MGR, en- relevant la confirmation de la
aousehe revolution militaire action accomplie
a. MeSl4ue, 81 ce n'etait pas la une comedie
",'ise a aVolr un tragique denouement !?
lahhonce du movement iente par Ro-
s"s, "oas avons entrevu une solution possible
NAV nav s'at dep'orable de lu,tes ct de %tiraille-
h bh" aans 'equel est plonge lie Mexique. Ro-
s ues VpasSant du f%auleNil presidential Zuloaga,
~poSaht en- conciliateur entire les dcux parts,
ws M eSloeihlhent me issue a Ia guerre civi!e.
ma'S lons les caIculs ~raisonnables Sc trouyent
v ol,, par 10 ~resullat qui courorme cette re-
dsy"n3 accomplle an profit du partisan lie plus
1S n, ae Lnloaga. Milamon on Xuloagn,
cast "sa ou MlTamon a Ia tete du pouvoir,
NOV, 'o"' uh' G1est IN nom substitute 4 un
NJ" &c nest lie triomphe nj dune idse, nj dun
mis-, sP u 81 las que lie parti constitutional
oil i sure AL Mexique de cette Tongue lutte
Ait as ~ engage, nous ne persons pas quill y
sn;0t t"' IT'S lalts recemment accomplis, aucun
yo y pohr In de %reculer dune seneIle dams la
bIob,,"a II est. Les chooses resteront, vraisem-
lsane.i.'ehl' dams l'etat oil Giles etaient avaDt
Mir.monn encore ineXpliqnee pour nous, de
1entsr SGn'la1ent qui await pousse Robes a
conn,, u movement quill a reussi pour lie
tepiioe u au,Eni, impliquait au moins une in
uDe oo.a ,o.aole, un desir manifesto d'arriver Il
dast;nnc "Ra,ion de rendre au pays sa liberte
ipris ~, oa defaite par Miramon devant la
nier a@'sest pronounce en- favenr de ce der
duita rIuVe snlliSammnnt l'honnetete de Ia con
TENN ne hoo'es; mas demontre en- melnt
danss ' r ihcapacite ct son peu de caractert
neIp "He situation aussi grave ct aussi solen
leu. " l aYenlr tout enter dun pays est Ell
saccorbe. '''l' "'s pun
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1859-01-29

-Une dame, quelque peu ~intrigante, qui
pretendait avoir me grande admiration pour
~iesprit de Talleyrand, hi demanda un jour
d%'inscrire son nom dams son album. lie prince
d'apres sa galIanterie ordinairc, ne ponvait ne
ceSsairemeut donner un rcfns, ct il commence
par ecrire un vers.-Arretez, Monseigneur!
~s'ecria la belle dame, il ne c%onsient qua DIES
pcrsonnes dun rang i%nferieur decrire des versi
mais lie nom de Talleyrand sufit pour paraitrc
dams mon liyre. &c non, "c'est la renommee.'
lie Yieux diplomatic levant ses yeux percants
sur la belle suppliante, i~nscrivit son nom juste
a Ia tete dn Genillet. &c fait repaudu bientot
| fl rire tout lie monde de la perspieacite de
| Talleyrand, qni, probablement. crsignait de
voir sa signature apposee a IN billet de 100
200 fr.
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1859-01-29

IsrnME DE SuEz.-Tl resulte dune pnblica-
ton de NJ. de Iesseps que Ia subscription pour
lie percement dc l'isthme de Suez a atteiDt ct
meme depnsse lie chiifre de, 200 millions dc
francs demande. Sur les 100000 actions EN-
tire l~esquelles Sc subdivise lie fouds universal, la
France en- a %souscrit 100000. soft 10 millions
de francs. L'Angleterre ma sonscrit pour rien
on presque rien. La compagnie est, des a pre-
sent, en- mesure de fonctiouner. Mais lie pour.
| ~ra-t-elle?
The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1859-01-29

A Paris, Went de p%araitrc lie premier vo-
,ume du Uictionnairc dc lAcademic franchise.
II content 1868 pages ct &c termiue AL mot
dbusipement. &c premier volume a cohte q
annees de travail. 81 Touvrage Sc continue
sur lie meme plan ct avec lie meme degre de ra'
pidite, il sera complete en- Ian de grace 300,
comprendra 81 volumes ct aura cohte, pour lie
moins, 5 millions de francs, aitendu que lc.
frais de reduction du premier volume %s'eleyeni
deja a 100000 fir.