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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

MAIL fl0UTES.-Maif Aos-th6o e@S
vertised for large number Of new routes
in Kansas. We notice that White Cloud.
and Northern Kansas generally. has been
literally remembered in thiswsy- Below
will be found the routes 70 BE- lot, in which
the people of this corner Of the Territory
are interested. Proposals will be received
at the Department, until the End day Of
April-the contracts to commence the
first of July. Bids should be offered Tor
every one Of these routes7-otherwise the
people viii have no mails over them =
10747 From Oregon, by Forest City.
to White Cloud, Kansas, 10 miles and
back, once a week. Leave Oregon Thurs
day at 8 m; arrive at White Cloud BY
II m;ieave White Cloud Thursday at 2
p m; arrive at Oregon by 6 p m. Bids
for three trips week invited. =
1000 From Atchison, by Robinson
and Padonia, to Falls City, { N. t., 40
miles and back, once week. Leave At
Gibson Friday at 6 q 10; arrive at Falls
City by 10 D m; leave Falls City Satur-
day at 6 m; arrive at Atchison by III
p m.
1906 From Leavenworth City, by
Atchison, Sumner. Doniphan. Palermo.
Elwood, White Cloud. Rulo, N. T.,
Nemaha and .Brownville, to Nebraska
City. 119 miles and back. once q week.
Leave Leayenworth City Monday, We'd
nesday and Friday at am; arrive at
Nebraska City next days by 10 p m; leave
Nebraska City Monday. Wednesday and
Friday at 4 an; arrive = Leayenworth
City next days by 10 p d
1909 From Elwood to Capioma, so
miles and back, once a week Leave FL
wood Friday at 4 m; arrive at Capioma
BY 10 m; leave Capioma Saturday at
4 IN arrive at Elwood by 10 p m.
1910 From st. Joseph, mo, by
Elwood, Wathena and Highland. lin
Doniphan County, Kansas, Mt. Roy,
Padonia and Plymouth. in Brown Conn
ty, to Pawnee City, in Nebraska, 100
miles and back, once week. Leave st.
Joseph Monday at 6 a m; arrive at Paw
nee City Wednesday by II m; leave
Pawnee City Thursday at a m; arrive
at st. Joseph Saturday by II M.
1912 From st. Joseph, Mo-, by Bel
mont, Kansas, and Laporte, to Charles
ton, 20 miles and back, once a week.
Leave st. Joseph Saturday at 6 M; ar
rive at Charleston by IL m; leave Charles
ton Saturday at 2 p m; arrive at st. Jo-
seph by SPIN.
1918 From st. Joseph, Mo-, by Iowa
Point, Kansas, White Cloud, Mt. Roy
and Hamlin, to Central City, 70 miles
and back. once week. Leave st. Jo-
seph Monday at 6 a m; arrive at Central
City next day by 10 p m; leave Central
City Wednesday at 6 m arrive at St.
Joseph next day by 10 p m.
1920 From White Cloud, by Pado.
mia, Hamlin, Central City, Richmond
and Seneca to Marysville. 100 miles and
back, once q week. Leave White Cloud
Monday at 6 m; arrive at Marrysville
next day by 6 p m; leave Marysville
Wednesday at 6 a m; arrive at White
Cloud next day by 6 pm.
1921 From White Cloud to Iowa
Point, six miles and back, three times q
week. Leave White Cloud Monday,
Wednesday and Friday at 10 m; arrive
at Iowa Point by II m; leave Iowa Point
Monday. Wednesday and Friday at l p
m arrive at White Cloud by 2 p IN.
1913 From Atchison, by Robinson
and Padonia, to Falls City, - miles and
back, once a week. Bidders will state
the distance and propose schedule.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

re- The Atlantic Monthly, for March,
is on our table. containing a number Of
choice articles. All the contributions to
this Magazine are by the best writers. and
therefore nothing trashy and useless finds
its way into the pages of the Atlantic
1t is published by Phillips. Sampson &
Co., Boston. Mass. at SO a year. We
viii send the Chief and the Atlantic
Monthly both one year, for "a.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17
Dsath Of tAs Postmasssr asnsrsl.
WAsHINoroE, March s

Postmaster Gen. Brown died this morn
ing at half past nine o'clock. Up to .
quarter Of an hour previous, he was per-
fectly conscious Of his condition and took
leave Of his family.
Last night the President had . final
interview with him, and was affected to
tears. During an occasional dslirium the
dying man called for the Bill, evidently
alludins 70 the defeated appropriation
bill. having reference to the post Office
department. His death occasions the Mt
most sorrow among all classes Of com.
munlly. ds II
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

DA Washington correspondent of the Ohio
State Journal writes, that "for four mortal hour,
Douglas and JEFF. Davis fought like human Ii.
gers, and the tone, gestures, manners, and mat.
ter Of both were violent and sometimes insult.
inr %
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

G The Lawrence Republican gives the nm.
ceedings Of the first meeting Of the Seientis,
and Historical Society Of Kansas, held on The
18th ultimO. A charter granted by the Legs.
lature was Sccepted, and the Society imneIi.
ately went into permanent organization and
elected their officers.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

~ Gen. Cass has been attacked twice laisl!
with apOplectic symptoms, and the other night
had the doctor with him all night, and till late
in the morning. His friends were much alarm
ed /; as yet, however, the fact has been keptOui
of the newspapers.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

TA Paris letter in the NOrd, Of Brussels,
says that the body Of the Emperor Napoleon !.
is to be in a short time removed to the Church
of st. Dennis, but that the heart is to remain at
the Invalides.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

5E We are indebted to that gallant
American Wing. Hon. Humphrey Mar
shall. Of Kentucky. for 8 copy Of his
speech. delivered in the U. S. House Of
Representatives, on the 18th Of Janusry
last, upon the subject of political parties,
in reply to a speech Of Mr.. Washburne.
Of Maine.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

EE An affair Ia Bully Brooks, came
of at Lawrence, recently. Gov Robin
son and N. F. Conway have been ut the
outs, and had been throwing dirt at each
other, through the columns of the Law
renee papers. Robinson rather got the
better of Conway, when the latter watch
ed his opportunity, and as Robinson was
entering the post Office. dealt him several
blows with heavy cane. Politics was
the foundation Of the difficulty. Conway
aspires to the leadership Of the Republic
can party, and q seat in Congress; while
Robinson aspires to the United States
Censorship, in some manner or other
we do not believe he knows exactly how
himself. They both ought to be carried
out of the Territory on chips.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

u 1t is rumored that Chief Justice Tansy
and Judge Mclean intend resigning their seat,
on the bench Of the Supreme Court. Both are
very aged and in infrm health, the Chief Justice
being over eighty, and Judge Mclean OVERSEE.
enty years Of age.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

"A funny little paper, called "Ths
Spy" comes to as from LecOmptOn, ask
ing puff. Il is chOck full Of laughing
material, and Is illustrated with iife-like
engravings. Edited by G.. whiIlikeus.
who, it is well known. is second cousin
70 G. Snort. -, - 60 Il
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

10 Among the unmarked and unhOnOrrd
graves in the rural cemetery at Camden, Arb,
is that Of brother Of the illustrious Henry
Clay. His only monument is an Oak tree, with
the initials Of his name rudely carved in il,
rough bark. lie is said to have been an humble
and devoted minister Of the Gospel.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

To ADvERTIsERs.-Those having ad-
vertisements and notices to insert in our
paper, are requested to hand them in ear
ly on Tuesday morning Of each week, or
sooner, If possible. Persons bringing in
advertisements after that time. can't COM
plain if they are postponed until the fol-
lowing week. .t-..
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

IL Gov. Stewart, in one Of his messages,
claimed that his name and character were fully
identified with the Hannibal and St. Joseph
Railroad. An exchange thinks it no wonder
then that there are so many EigEags in this road.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

~ The Washington correspondent Oh 'n'
New York Herald claims to have "learnsd ron
high source that Gov. Chase Of Ono' ~
Withdrawn as Republican candidate for 'A'
Presidency, in favor of Seward"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

TMr. Wood of the New Orleans l'''
Delta Office, recently married a wife, and pew
the expiration Of the honeymoon, drew . q''l
ter of the $50 900 prize in the Havana lO'''f''
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

81 The New York Tribune's Washingioa
correspondent says that the Select Printing ID
vcstigating Committee have discovered new
fraud of 81 900, which viii 60 to the credit Of
the Democraey of Connecticut.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

" Messrs. Lane and Smith have taken their
seat in the u. S. Senate, rs Senators from Orc
gon. The former drew the long term, expiring
March 9TH, 1851. The latter holds his seat Tor
two weeks.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

pArepOrt is aaOat that Major Heis' Of n'
Washington States, is soon to be MATTE.
Miss Martha Haines Butt, Of Norfolk the O'''
tiful, brilliant and accomplished authOrts''
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

U Mrs. Sarah Montgomery, Of Boston, beng
at the point of death, was robbed BY two other
women, who excuse themselves by saying that
as Mrs. M. could not live, and had no relht'e'
they, as neigkbors, were entitled to the property
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

" Joseph Miller, M. C., Of Ohio viii Dc ~
pointed Judge in Nebraska, vice Black le -.
appoirted Governor. SO says the "asA'Os''
eorresnondent Of the New York Herald.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

pn was the College Of William anG ~"
Virginia, that appointed George "asn1s
Surveyor of the Colony of Virginia !! Oels
that tirne vested with such powers and doaE'
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

KENTUcKY.-The gallant Wings and
Americans of the old home of "Harry Of
the West not disheartened by the de-
ieats Of The last two elections. are again
rallyiDg around their old standard, deter
mined to do all in their power to rescue
the grave Of Henry Clay from the hands
Of the In6del. They have nominated. q
full State ticket, as follows -
For Governor, Joshua r. Bell for
Lieutenant Governor, Alfred H.. Allen ;
for Attorney General, james Harlan.
The Convention was one of the largest
held in the State since 1910, and the
greatest enthusiasm and unanimity pre-
vailed. The ticket is said to be very
strong one. We shall be much mistaken,
If Kentucky does not redeem good part
Of her former glory, in August next.
The vigorous fght-being made in Virgin.
ia. and the enthusiastic movement in
Kentucy, win doubtless have beneficial
influence upon other Southern States.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

UThe town agent, at Hartford 80. a.
1881 gallons Of liquor last year TO ein.'. 4.
der law which iorbids all sales e1ser
Ill
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

; ~ The date Of this paper. (March
17ths) is St. Patrick's Day We issue
our pspsr several days in advance, in or
der to give the hands in our our Office an
opportunity TO observe the day With be,
coming dignity.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

u Powers, the Sculptor. has receiver -,
der for colossal statue, in BRASS OIL DS.1
@Mary Ann.p II is to be ready or the 'n'
April.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

uThe Richmond (Ind.) Palladium -
Hon. Caleb B. Smith is about TO reno', a,
Cincinnati TO indianapolis to engage "
practice Of law.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

E We have received copy of the
General Laws Of Kansas Territory. ensc-
ted by the last Legislature, which are to
take immediate eject. 1t is from the
Herald of. Freedom Steam press, which
turns out work chat is credit TO the
Territory.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

E B. F. RuHner & Co.. have large
quantity Of superior Hungarian Grass
Seed for sale, cheap. See their advsr-
tisement-
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

I E The Florida, which has been
above all Winter, came down on Thurs
day evening. and ley at this place ali
night.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

U Edward Everett has purchase, 1870, =. /
Try seat q farm Of hftJ acres ID - hOu,s.
Mass, on which he will erect dEem
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

" The Lexington (Mo.) E1pFss, Ia
its preference for Hon Edward -. 100.
Io.is. "A a candidate for she next rre''''
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

PREsIDExn&L.--Tbe papers generally
are expressing their preference for the
next Presidency, although the election is
yet more than year and half distant.
We have not yet seen any paper that has
proposed our favorite ticket-Ons of the
best that could be brought forward, and
we believe the very strongest. Here il is:
For President,
JoHS BELL, of Tennessee.
p W.. D-,,;I.-t
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

" The arst building erected u q =, n ~
collect The Kings duties occupied y. ~. BOaa.
corner of RiehnOrd and North stree
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

10 We have an interregnum in our GOv.n.
mSnt for the first time in its history, say, II.
Louisville Journal. The Executive pOu,, !,
crushed and the Legislative suspended. Will.
Caucus, like the Rump of Old England, or "A,
NapoieOnie sans eulOttes Of France, has usurD.,
the lawmaking prerogative, and treats the D.o.
Plies representatives with contumelv.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

re- Hon. Henry S. Gsyer. late q. s..
soaater from Missouri, died at ST. Louis,
on the BIB inst
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

III The editprof the London ia = =. IJ.issi
the same salary as the Presiden' u
States.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

rThe admission Of Oregon m., -.
r;ou. galaxy Of States number thn'y
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

" The Michigan Legislature -. -
,..ry Law previous to its late adjouIoD :.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

nA Cincinnati paper says SeI Mrs
De aAngeI's smile" While looking u
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

u The Cleveland Herald states tb,, I.,
McLean's health is evidently giving uav =.
his return to the Capital he was for few A.,
enabled TO vigorously prosecute his duties. l.,
by the last accounts he was not able to ,i,,,I
the sittings Of the Supreme Court, and !, =.
said he would soon return to Cincinnati. n.
Herald adds that Washington gossip has ele,,.5
Judge BARLEY as the successor of Mr.. McI.,1
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

u A WASHINGTON letter SAYS .-"Amo,.s
personal topics Of Washington society iu,t ~, -
are three fashionable weddings, an ia 49,
place within month, viz: Mr.. Eustis "
from Louisiana, to Miss COrcOran, of w,.s;l 50
ton, daughter Of the banker; Mr.. Ri,-, :,
Washington, to Miss Bright, daughter q a.
Senator from Indiana; Mr.. Baylor, Of Al,b,-
to Miss Gwin, daughter of the Senator a..
California" '''-
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17

nThe Queen Of England :
before she is forty years old,
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-03-17
abimsampiius.
az A challenge to skate va, r;r..

~ A challenge to skate was given h, ~.
-, Of salem' Di Vernon young ladv , -
saueily gave out that if any Of the mall . = 40
could catch her, she would forfeit ks, ~
Boston Herald says that an athletic pe.,0 I'e
ing Of the challenge, gave chase, and .oa '',''
arm encireled her waist. Her brother ka 'S
sr, averted the impending smack by Dr.... 80
the fellow with FIVE dollar bill, teIIin. ~;
slide The African started on .ben,l.., -.'
the funds, remarking audibly that Re ..vnu,, IVA !.
give Ave dollars 70 kiss any white gal I'M. y
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-09-23
The Maine Election.

We present to-day returns of the Governo,
vote from 49, towns-ccmprsing thirteen
fourtdenths of the vote of the State W,
also give the names of Senators, Representa-
tives and County Ofdcers elected. In these
$50 towns, the whole vote is los, 10Y. and
MIR. Morrill, has majority of IL AL. The
remainder of the State will be nearly balanc-
ed, but the Republican majority may come
up to 10000.
The entire Senate, with the exception of
one member, is Republican. Also all the
County Officers except in Lincoln and Aroos-
took.
In the House l2O of che Isl member, will
be Republicans gain of IA or Is members.
Truly sweeping victory,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-09-23
Agricultural Fair.

The Seeona Annual Fair of this Count
occurs in little more than two weeks
The Trustees are making ample preparation
to have it on a scale commensurate with tn
Importance Of the objects of such associations
and to do justice to the lberalty of the So
ciety ; and on a scale to exhibit to the pub
lie, specimens of the farming product. o
Old Hancock" and of the mechanical skill
OF her citizens. The ground will be,-con
sidering this is the first year Of its being de
voted to such purpose, in tirst-rate order
The location is capitol one, on plot OF
land, high enough to command fine view o.
the village. and just far enough from it te
be agreeable to all concerned. 1t is or
the road that leads to Franklin, and about
half mile from the Bri ige The track is
now being used daily by cur village Jchus
and by the time of the Fair will have become
hard and firm. A reservoir has been com
pletcd within the Enclosure holding suticicn,
wat'r for the engine playing aud to water
the stock during the Fair. Some acres OF
the land have been graded ami put in good
condition. The flagstaff, and stand for the
but the Trustees will continue their labors
up - the day that the Fair commences.
Now Farmers of Hancock County. it re-
mains with Won to determine the character
Of the approaching Fair-whether it shall
be 4 decided success or an isnoble failure ,
The matter is committed to Your hands and
hearts. and on you rests the responsibility OF
pushing the matter to . successful issue
The Trustees, the agents Of the Society. have
molly Carried out the wishes 0, the Society
in arranging all the machinery, and in pro-
Niinc all the appliances and necessary aids
70 success, 4 kind Providence has supplied
YOU with such specimens of the Agriculture
al resources Of this county. as wopld Dc
credit to any county in the state. You have
but to harness W the family team, or teams,
and Load them with the products Of Your
farms and daric. and present them 70 TIE
proper committees. - Go your part. NJ
matter whether yol tank somebody else cas-
excel YOU BRING in the best you have, ant
let the comparison be N .ie.
We may ask The mechanics Of the county
III the maine OF the Society, to do something
to load the tables at the Exhibition Hal
with specimens Of their handiwork. How
many shops now, have specimens of mechan
zeal skill half finished for the Fair? An
swer, Mechanics of Hancock.
Bat leaving this view of the subeet-tha
Of the advantage to be gained by compar
son Of views and by a comparison of the spe
clmens OF the products Of the soil and of tn.
shop.-there is another advantage, if prop
erly appreciated, to be gathered by these al
nual gatherings II, is its social influence
1t is just the opportunity for the people o
the county 10 become better acquainted witt
each Other, 1t is an opportunity to be i'm
proved in extending our social acquainta nee
and in an Interchange Of views on all TIL
subjects relating - the material interests 0
our county. l.ai US become better acquaint
ed, and we shall take greater interest in tn,
welfare 0. the citiz ms and Of the county.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1859-09-23

1nr NoN-IorryG PARTY.-The y. u Zee.
niR2 Post. in s5me c.lcil I'll ,nS respec ting
the next Presidency, thus sp AXIS OF one im.
V,rtant Il lent, the party ot non-votins vo
tIs
THIS party is smallest at Presidential
elections, ana Ltr soSt at tiose annual cleo
t,,ns, President uJr q jve:r.or is elected but
i; is always consider ,o.y much larger than
any suppose who have not taken very partic-
uttr notice. For tue last fifteen years, in
Ibis Stat. it has averaged about twenty
.,ghu per cent Of the whole voters Of the State.
I y the las: seven times in the odd years. it
has averaged tbirty-seyen per cent. OF all the
voters, and in al thrs' wears except 1919
It's mum Der has exceeded that oi the party
which succeeded in the election. These facts
show that it is neither entirely. nor to very
great extent. made up OF those who cannot
vote, by reason Of sickness, absence from
home. or other causes Of Necessity. In lS44,
only about nine per cent, and in 1856 only
e. little over ten per cent. of the Voters in
this State filled to vote and by personal oh
serva.ion We know that many of these. per-
hsps one-hah could have voted il they would
Ebr iovt,iuptarv ahscntees in any year do not
probably. exceed five or six per cent. The
rest arr available a. a voting force; more
available as reeraits than any equal number
committed u anather existing organization.