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The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12

Bet,oces the LIST and 18th of april, 1859.
Persons who may see proper to join our party.
will be provisioned from the date Of starting I'M
til the expiration Of one week after arriving at
Denver City, (which is located at the mouth Of
Cherry Greek. in Arappahoe county, on the fol-
lowing terms:
One person, with one hundred pounds of bag
gage, ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS.
Extra baggage and . limited amount Of freight
will be taken at reasonable rates.
1t will be required that each person upon en-
teriDg his name for the expedition. pay down
SsO-the balance to be paid previous to the
starting of the train.
NJ No APPLICATIONS WILL BE RE-
CEfVED AFTER MARCH Is, 1853.
As the number will be limited. persons desir-
ing to connect themselves with the expedition
must make immedia.e application (by letter or
s. o. HEMENWAY,
Proprietor RoWena House,
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12
Proposition Accepted.

We will publish all the general laws of
the Territory for six hundred dollars, and
agree to print them all in ten weeks
Whereas, Brown will not have the books
ready before next fall Other papers will
do the same. The people will thus be-
come speedily acquainted with the laws
under which they live, and at very tri-
fling Wyandott Gazette.
The above proposition is a very liberal
one on the part of the Gazette, and to show
them and our readers that we are as gener-
Gus as they, rcs accept the proposition, and
will give them six hundred dollars to
publish all the general laws of the Ter
rtory" in the Gazette, in long primer type,
Tin ten weeks" said ten weeks to date
from the termination of the present ses-
sion Of the Legislature, and to embrace
one newspaper a week and no MORE
There is chance for our buncombe edi-
tor to make some money. OF course he
will enter into obligations with Us to for
felt six hundred dollars, and pay the same
over to us, in case he does not publish al
the general laws of the Territory" in hi,
Gazette in ten weeks, as above.
To show the character of this silly bro.
position on the part of this silly editor
we may state that we have heard no per.
son make an estimate that the genera
laws passed at this session would amount
to less than one thousand pages; while
others have estimated it at twelve hun.
dFed pages. Sixteen pages of book matter
is about equal to two pages of the Gazette
Suppose the entire paper was devoted to
the publication of the laws, and each
number contained matter equal to thirty.
two pages, then it would take Mirty-on.
reeks to print the laws in a weekly news
paper, to the exclusion of all other matter
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12
DR.. Danfordia Speech

We publish elsewhere the substance of
thesPeech of Dr.. DANFoRD, of Linn county,
made pending the action of the House on
the bill providing for the payment of
claims which occurred during the difficult
ties of 1866. We regret our inability
to report it in full, as it was one of the
most effective speeches of the session.
Three speeches of considerable length
were made against the bill, but so conclu-
slVe was DR.. DANFoRD's, the friends of
the measure felt it would gain no strength
IN other hands, and they urged the final
vote, which was taken and resulted in 90
yeas, to 5 nays.
We publish the bill, as signed by the
Governor, on our first page. Let no per-
son fail to read it, in connection with Mr.
DASFORD's speech.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12
Civil Action.
TERRITORY OF KANSAS
Lykins County, I s..
The SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT within and for
said County and TERRITORY,
ALBURTUs KNAPP. Plaintif)

TERRITORY OF KANSAS
Lykins County, I So
said County and Territory.
ALBURTUS KNAPP, Plaintiff)
against
PHILIP STONE, Defendant.
THE Defendant will take notice that, on the
L 10Th day If January, A. D. 1859, the Plaintiff
fled in the Office of the Clerk Of the United States
District Court, within and tor the County of Ly-
kins IN SAID Territory, setting forth. among other
ihinss, that on or about the sixth day Of July,
Hundred and Twenty Dollars. which sum Of
money was accepted By the Defendant in full
satisfaction for the following real estate lying in
Ly kins County, Kansas Territory, that is to say
The west half of the west half of the southwest
quarter OF section one, township eighteen, range
twenty-fouf; and the west half of the west half
OF the north west quarter Of section twelve, of
ing eighty acres that said land was subject to
sale at Paola, in said County, that Defendant
bought and had said lands bought ct the trust
sales at said place, and obtained the certificate
eminent Of the United States for the same the
said sum of One Hundred and Twenty Dollars
was received BY Defendant from Plaintiff as full
consideration for the said premises. and in fall
tion Tor the trouble and incOnv enience
purchasing of said lands from the Government,
and obtaining q good title for the same, and
making transfer Of such title in fee simple to
the Plaintiff for the premises described. The
Plaintiff under said contact took the immediate
possession of said premises. and has continued,
since said time. in the possession thereof; that
shortly after said contract was made, the De-
PENDANT obtained the Government certificate for
said lands, and upon request, refused to deed the
same to Plaintiff. The Plaintiff says he has sus-
tanned damages BY the Defendants default in
compiling with his part Of said contract. The
Plaintiff prays that Defendant may be compelled
to make and deliver to him good and sufficient
deed in fee simple for said premises. and in de-
fault thereof, that the decree Of the Court oper
ate Us such conveyance, and that damages be al
PENDANT Is required to plead, answer or demur to
said petition on or before the cath day Of April,
1859,
Attest: Z. W. ROBINSON, Deputy Clerk.
Ion 9Q-kt
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12
Lawrence University.

We observe, in the Lecompton Democrat
,ftba last week, an article upon our Uni
varsity, which contains some statements
md reflections upon the Board of Trus-
taos which seem to us unjust; and we
t,ke occasion to say to our readers and to
,bs.ditor of the Democrat and its readers,
.h,.ve have no reason to believe that the
lawrence University has political bias.
# was organized for the public benefit
md to diffuss the blessings of learning
md morality among US. Kansas is rap
;dIv settling, and it is fit, nay more-it is
,beimperative duty of every true Kansas
man to upbuild and encourage every ed
national enterprise. The Board is com
DOsed of gentlemen of various political
and religious views, it is true, but it is
no. true, as the Democrat charges, that a
majority of them are notorious Abolition
al. unless by Aabolitionists the Demo-
I'm, means Free State men, which certain
" cannot claim with any pretence OF
Justice. A majority of this Body are men
Of conservative opinions in politics, and we
trust will have an eye single to the inter-
.,s Of science and to the welfare of Kan
,s We do not question the just inten-
tons of the Democrat in the premises, and
have no doubt that the injustice it has
done this enterprise in which our citizens
and the people of the Territory are SO
deeply interested, will be repaired.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12

I 5 situated two miles west Of Lawrence on the
l. Lawrence and lecomptop road, or perhaps
better known as the California road.
In Offering our Trees for sale. we have but
few words to say. Particular attention has been
paid to their cultivation. in order to keep them
in good shape for setting in orchard form. The
soil on which they are grown b. ing good aDa
worked deep they are uncommonly well rooted,
having q large amount of fbrous roots.
We have spared nopains in obtaining the bsst
varieties Of
SUMMER, FALL AND WINTER FRUIT,
Especially those kinds that have been tested and
found to do well in the most Western States
In order TO prevent mistakes, we cut our scions
for grating from old bearing trees. aud We will
guarantee the kinds to be what We sell them for.
Our trees have been raised on Kansas soil, and
| are therefore much preferable TO those from ous
Of the TERRITORY, being much more certaiu Of
living and making rapid growth, as We have
learned b. our own experience.
Our trees are healthy, thrifty. and well grown,
and as such We offer them to Fruit Growers at
cheaper rates. We think. than any other nursery
men.
All persons who wish to obtain Fruit Tress,
are invited to call and see for themselves, before
purchasing elsewhere,
Orders received at the Office Of Bassett& Brack-
ott Lawrence q 4 q, be p Tq gscands
Jan %. '5e-tf Proprietors.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12
GROCERIES
PR O VISIO N s,

Which ! will sell as low as any man in Lawrence,
and warrant to be of good quality.
just received, at the above political emporium,
quite q lot Of the needfuls, such as
Splendid \. o. SUGAR, which goes of like hot
Equally Splendid BELCHER'S SYRUP. which
does not sell so fast.
Extra Quality SUPERFINE FLOUR, which
also sells rather slow.
First rate RIO COFFEE. SELLS fast)
OYSTERS. OY STEERS, (sale middling)
Splendid BEANS, [sale very rapid
Also. COARSE SALT. CRUSHED SUGAR.
CREAM TARTAR, BABBITT'S SALERATUS
RAISINS, CURRANTS,
BLACK TEA. MUSTARD,
CANDLE WICK, SHOE BLACKING, INK,
PURE GINGER, CAYENNE PEPPER,
BROOMS, PALS. TUBS, BED CORDS
SIMMONS BEST AXES, BUCK SKIN GLOVES
AND MITTENS.
SOCKS, BOOTS AND SHOES,
STAR AND TALLOW CANDLES EXCEL
SIOR AND BROWN SOAP,
POWDER, SHOT, CAPS AND LEAD,
All kinds ofSTEAM REFINED CONFECTION-
AIRY,
80 bushels nice GREEN APPLES, expected in q
few days from Pittsburg. Pa.
| ton DRIED APPLES AND BEANS,
All for sale low for cash, or most kinds of PRO-
| DUCE. CORN especially.
Jan s9-tf C. STEARNS.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12
The Legends q Kansas

We have just completed arrangements
with gentleman qualified to the task, to
write Legendary history ofthe troubles
OF Southern Kansas, under the title of
The JAY-HAwKER." The design is to
make work which viii run through sew
eral numbers of our journal, and embrace
the leading incidents of the last two years
in that quarter, and reveal some Of the
hidden machinery by which certain events
have been accomplished. The characters
will be imaginative, but we apprehend so
truthful that several gentlemen will sup
pose they were the persons alluded to, but
We are assured blythe author that such is not
the case. The work is already in prepare
ton, will be Copyrighted when published,
and will only appear in the columns of the
Herald Of Freedom. Those persons wish
ing perfect copies oft should send in their
subscriptions Immediately. We shall de-
lay the commencement of its publication
for few weeks,t that all may order it who
desire athrillingly interesting account of
the most stirring times which has con-
vulsed Kansas since its first settlement.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12

" We publish on our first page, an
Act providing for another Constitutional
Convention. 1t is good law, we'll ar
ranged in all its parts, and cannot be else
than satisfactory to the people. A Con-
stitution will be framed under it, which
will be the fundamental law of Kansas,
and all parties will yield obedience to it.
The bill was drawn up by W. Y. RoBERrs,
Esq, and is worthy his head and heart
A vote will be taken in March, which will
decide in favor of Constitutional Con-
vention, and in June they will elect their
best men to serve in it, and in October
they will undoubtedly endorse the work
of their hands.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12

" The indications are that the East
will be almost depopulated by the rush to
the gold mines in the spring. We are
daily in the receipt of large number of
letters from all parts of the country de-
slnng information of that region. We
can only answer such letters by sending
them copies of our golden issue of JAN
uary lst., few copies Of which we still
nave on hand, and by advising our friends
0SubScribe for what we have in store for
mem. Our correspondent at the mines is
furnishing us with the most interesting
AND valuable letters which have been pub
'I'aed from that region. Besides this, in
'ls course of few weeks we shall COM
PIE another gold issue which will en-
o'ace everything the miner desires to
ADOw In regard to that country. Now is
TIE time to subscribe.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12
TO EMIGRANTS
TO TIE
MI I N T. - 2
PROVISIONS and GROCERIES,

for the Mines. better than any other person.
His Store is the Brick Front Building, IS Massa-
chusetts Street. few doors South Of the en-
trance to the Eldridge House.
All he asks Of those route for the Mines, is
to call and examine his Stock before purchasing
elsewhere. Z. STEARNS.
IaWronce Ian l. 80
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12

Of Our Washington correspondent
writes us that the Act which passed
through Congress in regard to the New
York Indian Lands, in the southern part
of Kansas, sets apart 320 acres for each
individual Indian who is removed to the
reservation assigned to them under the
treaty oe 1888, the Indians to have one
year within which to make their selec-
tons and pre- emption, to be secured from
the date of settlement; the money derived
from the sale of lands other than those
selected by the Indians, to be paid into
the Treasury for their benefit.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12

" How did those members of the
"uac'l who voted for the would-be Kan
- dictator for Printer, love to see their
names paraded in italic the other day in
~, 'vuuecIlon with their vote on a certain
S'' which said Dictator said should have
'''Ome law? A printer, when he sets
s'n'lenan's name in italic. has express
~ u III Tue strongest language in his power
s 'On'empt for the person of whom he
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12
LecOmpton to Pixies Peak.

Sheriff WYNKooP has but recently returned
from Pixies Peak on business connected with
that District. He has taken notes of all matters
of interest or Importance to emigrants along tho
favorable points for watering, wooding, grating
and camping. This knowledgeis all-important
TO those iourneying thither, and the present must
be regarded BY all as q most favorable opportu-
nifty to traverse this otherwise almost impene-
trable country.
The expedition will start
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12

OF "Old Brown" and portion of his
piratical band have escaped into Nebraska,
no doubt on their way East. On their
arrival they will make demand upon
the charitable for contributions to pay for
their expenses while engaged in robbing
the people of Kansas. We do wish
GERRET SMITH could know Brown as he
is. If so, instead of lending him further
pecuniary assistance, he would exert all
his energies to send him to an Insane
Asylum.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12

o. S. N. WooD, Esq, issued pros
pectus several weeks ago for new paper
to be located at Cottonwood Falls, some
thirty miles West of Emporia. The first
number will be issued about the LIST Of
April. Mr.. w. is live writer, and we
have no doubt, will get up meritorious
and interesting journal, worthy liberal
patronage. Terms only $3.50 per annum.
Until the first of April he can be addressed
at this place.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12

o. At a recent public meeting held in
Osawatomie, the following, among other
resolutions, was adopted as the voice Of
that meeting:
RESOLVED, That we entirely disclaim any
connection with, or sympathy for, those
interested in the continuance of the pre-.
sent state of affairs, and we will not aid
or abet any parties engaged in such I'M
lawful proceedings.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12

or R. P. MILLER, Esq. of the Penn
sylvania Legislature, will accept our
thanks for valuable public documents of
that State. Mr.. MILLER was a co-labor-
or with us in Crawford county, in theFree
Soil movement of 1s4s, as also with the
Free Democracy of 1852.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12

Or Persons interested in having the
proper places appear as county seats, and
wish the new changes of county lines, To-
cations of towns, &C., to appear correct on
four different maps of Kansas, now in pro-
cess of completion in the East, will indi-
cate these changes by leaving the same
Immediately at the Herald Of Freedom Of
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12
.Kidnappers in Town!

IT is said that a gang Of forty Of these gentry
l. undert ook, the other night, to kidnap free
negro Of this place, bat they sisnally failed in
their attempt. The Missouri Legislature. it is
said. has offered a reward Of $4,000 for the con-
viction Of 'Cid John Brown"
The famous Mon; zomery has actually lectured
in conservative Lawrence.
All these items Of news. and many others. are
daily discussed at my store by the crowds who
show their good sense by trading there.
don't take much part in these discussions,
having as much as can attend to to sell goods
to those who want them. Nevertheless. | hear
what is going on. and l would say. once for nj;
great is free speech" Come. one and all. and
talk ra.licalisIn and conservatism, as much as
you please but be sure and end your discussions
BIZ buying some of my
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12
Notice.

I TAKE the following method to supply the
L wants Of those who wish to have their lands
surveyed.
win be in Shawnee on 18th TO 18th Of each
month; Monticello, 18th and 10Th; Lexington,
18th and 29th; Spring Hill. 3otl to ls;; Aubry,
sd and 81; Oxford. 4th and 9Th; OlAthe. o 10 9th,
and back to Lexington, 10th TO 18th All who
me through The Postofhee at either Of the tcvns,
stating the No. Of Section, Townshipand Range,
A. SLAUGHTER, County Surveyor.
johnson Co., Kansas, Dec. 9th, ST..
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12

or We are glad to observe that the
entire code of laws, passed at the first
session of the Legislature, has been re-
pealed. They have been . source Of
trouble for a long time, and it is we'll
they are wiped off from the statute books.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12

o. The distance to the Gold Mines,
from Lawrence, via Fort Riley and the
Smoky Hill Fork, is .tfve hundred miles,
the shortest route by at least two hundred
miles; and from official reports to Govern
ment, there can hardly be doubt but it
is the best route.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12

y, W Pioneers are already arriving for
ta a' gold mines. Large parties will go
VA; "A'a as early as the first of March, car
n, mug iced for their teams with them
t'. ~ should = advise none to set forward be-
b. 'u' middle of April, though it would
a., ven 70 enter the Territory at an earlier
the TIP. p'p-'A''O''' '''
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12

OF We are too much pressed for time
to write editorials this week. After the
Legislature adjourns We shall begin to
post our readers on the transactions Of
that body.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12
Legal Nofices.
Action i'm Replevin and Damages.
KANSAS TERRITORY,
Davis County. IS.
fhhpn.'H Vs. sUp.NA cirilc.uss.

THE Plaintiff will take notice that on the
i lst. day of October, A. ID. 1s5s. the De-
fsRdant d,d, nth n this case ME petition in the
County, for IN arrest Of judgment which was
rendered against him on the ssth day of Sep
tcmber, 1855. in said Court,
Therefore, il is ordered by the Court that the
answer unto the Defendant in his petition and
show cause " by, if any there be. the said judg-
ment should not be set aside and now hearing
had. If the said Plaintiff shall tail to answer
this. the said Judgment will be considered BY
the Court rs setaside and new hearing granted.
Given under my hand and private
(sEAI. \seal, (there being no public seal pro-
\SN eured,) this 18th day of January, A.
ID. ls59. E. l.. PATTEE.
Clerk &c Probate in and for said COUNTY, Kansas.
MHIrs Il HERBERT, Plnintiff Atty's.
Y. IL. MoBLEY, Defendants Atty.
February 5th lSSe-St
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12

;0s ~ We learn that the ladies of Bloom
EeS "u Will give festival at the School
ls,h :. n !. That place, on the evening of the
fund. ', March, for the purpose of raising
Chr.., % AID in building Presbyterian
bsis" u IN that town, most of the funds
s.ns,,n already subscribed. The public
q ally are invited to attend. Admission
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12

or A Bill abolishiDg slavery in Kan
sas has passed both Houses of the Legis-
lative Assembly, and as we go to press is
in the hands of the Governor awaiting
his approval. q
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12

Or The Senate Committee at Wash
ington has reported adversely to the
organization of the new Territory Of
Colona, which was to embrace the gold
region of Kansas.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12

Or Gillian & McDaniels, K ,nsas City,
offer for sale, on the 9th of March, guam
:ity of goods to pay charges for freight
and storage.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12

or Steps have been taken to organize
an Encampment of Odd Fellows at Leav-
enworth. 1t is expected that one will be
instituted sometime during the next six
weeks.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12
Fruit Trees! Fruit Trees

Fruit Trees! Fruit Trees!!
WE HAVE grated Apple trees to feet tall.
w Peach, Pear, and Cherry trees. Also,
Currant and Gooseberry bushes. Pie Plant.
~ bushes, Ounces, &C., for sale at our Nursery,
ut Judge Wake6eld's, between Lawrence and
Lecompton. Give us . call. p. D. Kauwaca.
w. +. HAM d BROTHER.
February 5th, 1859.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-12
LAWRENCE FOUNDRY
AND
MACHINE WORKS.

EMBALL BROTHERS have now in opera
IN ton their Foundry and Machine Works,
and are prepared to furnish Mill Nork OF all
kinds. both Cast and Wrought, An EN-
GINES, HORSE POWERS, SUGAR MILLS,
THRESHING MACHINES, and oil kinds of
Machinery needed in Kansas Having long felt
the need Of Works Of this kind ourselves. we
have fitted up our manufactOry with view 10
the wants of Kansas, and feel confident we can
give perfect satisfaction to all wishing Machine
~. Give us a call before purchasing elsewhere.
Iron wanted. kIMBALL BROTHERS,.
August %, SO.
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Notice.

ALL PERSONS indebted to me By Note, Book
n Account, or otherwise, are earnestly re-
quested to call onme at the ofiee Of Lowman q
Reynolds and settle and save costs. II is hoped
that all indebted will call and settle immediate
~ to enable me to pay my Indebtedness and re-
sumo business, which intend to do at an early
day.. \. SRA&k1&.