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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-10-28

colnEoS oONon--The Common Council held
regular meeting last right.
The following message from the Mayor, was read
by tie Recorder:
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-10-28

We, the undersigned, having been chosen bY the
Mayor of Nashville, and T. N. BRENNAS respectively.
TO assess the damages that the said BRnSNAS wouid
sustain by the removal of certain building. known
as the Nashville Machine Shop and Foundry. situa-
ted in South College street, and belonging TO the
said BRENNAN, do hereby say that we find the said
damages to be thirty-on hundred and fifty dollars
and we hereby assess the damages to be paid to the
said brennan, for the removal of the building in
question at the aforesaid sum of thrR-one hundred
and ntty dollars. ALEX. ALLISON,
A. G. PAYNE
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19
Rsuub,ie.,s Cam, Afford II.

We observe with great surprise that the
Republican presses are again assailing US,
and charging the HERALD OF FREEDOM with
being an administration newspaper, bought
up by the Democratic party, because of our
version of the Pottawattamie massacre
Is it true that to tell the TRUTH of anything
pertaining to Kansas affairs is Democratic,
is proof that the editor giving publicity to
such FACTS is in the pay of the administra-
ton? If so, Republicanism is at a low ebb,
and those who love truth for truths sake will
desert the Republican craft, and let it man
age its own affairs. We are Republican,
but not the kind which endorses or apollo
gises for Instructions, or attempts to set
up new governments in opposition to the fed
eral government, nor to excuse or extenu-
ate one of the blackest deeds recorded in
the annals of the 10th century. We refer
to the Pottawattamie massacre, crime
baser than the one at Chotteau's Trading
Post, as the one was in open day, and the
victims Of that bloody drama were shot
down in cold blood; the Pottawattamie vic
Tins were called from their beds at night, and
under the cover of darkness were slain ons
by one, and their bodies were horribly mutt
lated.
The Republican party cannot afford to
drive out every lover Of truth from its ranks,
and the sooner they cease their howi at our
expense the sooner they will have shown
that they are not iCholly destitute of common
sense.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19
SANDER Rented.

Redpath says, in the N. Y. Tribune, that
G. w. BRowx was arrested by negro slave
and one Border Rufian, sneaking under
cover Of night from Missouri into Kansas.
Will the Tribune so far correct Mr.. Redpath
as to refer him to its own files of June, 1856,
wherein it will be found that mob sur
rounded the hotel where Mr.. Brown was
stopping at Kansas City; that he remained
there couple of days, and under cover of
darkness, accompanied by Col. JENKINS,
attempted to pass through to Lawrence;
that both himself and Col. JENKINS were
taken prisoners by Col. McGee, DR.. Bratton
and another Border Rufian, all of whom
were rhite men; that Brown did not have
thirty-six shots on his person, nor only half
of "six loaded revolvers;'' that these were
buttoned under his overclothes and were for
that reason, for the moment, rendered use
less; that in consequence Of the darkness,
and the low dark ground in the highway in
which the parties were taken, the attacking
party was not seen until suddenly stopped,
and muskets were presented to their breasts;
that the charge of cowardice applies as
well to Col. Jenkins as to Brown, if there
was any cowardice in the premises; but
that no man has not nor will not thus SIAN
der that brave man now deceased, unless il
is james Redpath, whose name in Kansas is
a synonyme for falsehood.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19

@ Redpath, in his recent letter to the
Boston Atlas and Bee, says Of Old John
Brown:
For thirty years he secretly cherished the
idea of being the leader ofa serule inSar-
rection !: the American Moses, predestined
by Omnipotence to lead the servile nation
in our Southern States to freedom-if
necessary, through the Red Sea Of ciml
tCar. or a fe-eer tCdr Of races. 1t was no
mad idea, soncocted at fair in Ohio"
but mighty purpose, born Of religious
convictions which he nourished in has heart
for half a lifetime.
When the horizon of freedom looked
gloomy in Kansas, he took leave of his teito
and younger children, and ,Oih several Of
has sons-four or 6vs of them-went out
to Kansas. he thought the hour ,cas ap-
preaching for his ,oOrk to begin. The bal
lot box had already been desecrated the
rufians of Missouri had by violence over
whelmed the rights of the North. He
went to put stop to the insolence and
violence of the South /; and to him, more
than to any other living man, we owe it
that Kansas is free State to-day.
The State Record is respectfully re-
quested to read the above, and reply to
the statement that Old John Brown "took
leave of his wife and younger children"
&c, 'and went out to Kansas" to fghttI.
battles of freedom, not TO build homo.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19
A Contrast

Thachers say Old John Brown is insane.
Old John Brown says he is perfectly sane,
and has only acted after maturing his
plan.
Thachers say the burning of Browns
house, &c., by the Border Ruffians in Kan
sas drove him to his nefarious acts at Har-
per's Ferry.
Old John Brown says that for many years,
thirty, we believe, he has had in contempla-
tion the movement.
Thachers say Old John Brown was driven
to acts of violence with the view of re-
'venge.
Old John Brown says that he has been in
no wise actuated by feelings of revenge, but
-"his love for the negro, and his great SYM
pathy for him in bondage'' has only actual
ed him to act as he has done.
Thachers say Old John Brown did not
have fair trial.
Old John Brown, in his speech to the
Court, insisted that he has had fair trial,
and thanked the Court for it.
Query-Who knows best?
Old John Brown or the Rev. Timothy and
his would be Judge, S. o. Thacher?
While Republicanism needs to be fully
promulgated to the people, we cannot think
it needs any such defenders as either of the
trio.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19
For fks Herald Of Freedom.
Mr.. Pierati Reviewed.
I.AwprNcr Nov I6th IL

LAWRENCE, Nov. 10Th, 1859.
EDITOR OF THE HERALD OF FREEDOM:
Dear Sir I'm looking over the Lawrence
Republican of week before last, / saw
Card, over the name of Mr.. John Pieratt,
declining to become a candidate for the
Territorial Legislature, in which he says
that his name has been twice used by the
Democrats without his consent, and that he
never was pro-slavery man, &c. Now,
sir, the writer of this knows that Mr.. Pie
raft did, upon the recommendation of the
people of Franklin, agree to become a can
didate for the Constitutional Convention,
which framed the Wyandott Constitution,
and the nomination, if made, would have
been by the party that he now insinuates is
a pro-slavery party. But the convention,
or caucus, when it met at Lecompton, put
Mr.. Church in nomination instead of Mr..
Pieratt-ah, there's the rub.
In reference to the use of his name with
out his consent, know but little more than
that before the meeting of the Democratic
nominating convention, it was generally
expected that Mr.. Pieratt would be one of
the nominees, and when Mr.. Geo. Reynolds
informed him Of his nomination, he raised
no objection to it. But Thacher, Williams
& Co., had not then hinted anything about
that Probate Judgeship, which, by the by,
they never intended to give, or il they did
intend it, it was much like the Devil giving
land, when he had none to give. Oh, Scion,
Solon, why SO deceive poor, confding fel-
low man, who has SO great thirst for
little Office? You throw out the bait, and
when he is about to take hold, you jerk it
away and leave him grasping at an empty
shadow.
As for the Democratic party being pro-
slavery, Mr.. Pieratt is the very last man
that should say anything of it on that sub
ject, when it is well known fact that he
has sat for hours in his store, with his BIZ
bic in hand, to prove that slavery is not
contrary to its divine teachings; yet do
not charge him with being a pro-slavery
man. A FRIEND OF RIGHT.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19

Or Edwin Coppic, (not Coppie,) one
of the Harper's Ferry insurgents, is, ac-
cording to correspondent Of the New
York Tribune, native of Salem, Column
biana county, Ohio, where he resided till
some seven years ago, when he removed
to Iowa. He was left an orphan at an
early age, and was provided with homo
in the family of benevolent Quaker, q
friend Of the Coppic family, who were
also Quakers. he remained at this place
some two or three years, exhibiting du-
ring that time such evidence of depraved
and vicious nature that his benefactor did
not deem it his duty to befriend him fur
ther, and turned him loose. After few
years more spent in various places, he at
last went to Iowa, where be remained
until the commencement Of the troubles
in Kansas, when be emigrated to that Ter.
ritory, returning again TO Iowa after peace
was restored. One who knew him in
Iowa, after be had attained 10 msnhood,
states that he enjoyed the reputation of
reckless, dare devil fellow, possessing
much more physical fortitude than prin.
ciple. After the cessation of the troubles
in Kansas he was engaged with Brown
in running Of slaves from Missouri. Some
few months since he passed through Sa-
lem on his way East, as he said, and spent
several days with his former acquaint-
ances. 1t is probable that he was then
on his way to join Brown.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19

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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19
Lectures for tn. Winter.

A committee Of ladies of this city have
so far completed their arrangements that
they have opened correspondence with
Henry WARD BEEcHER for the purpose Of
securing his services as fitting close to the
course Of Lectures to be given here this
winter. 1t is confidently hoped that this
distinguished gentleman will be able to
make US visit sometime in February
The course is to consist of twelve lectures.
Tickets, for the course, one dollar. Any
person, by purchasing a season ticket at the
above price, win be admitted to the course,
and not only hear the best lecturers in Kan
sas, and at least one of celebrity from the
East, but win contribute towards inaugu-
rating an institution greatly needed. We
hope our citizens win assist the public spir-
tied ladies whenever called upon. ~
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19
Change of Promoters,

By the advertisement of Mr.. THOMAS H.
BARKER, in another column, it will be OBJ
served that IEGLE BARKER, Esq, late of the
Mammoth Hardware Store, in this city, has
disposed of his stock and trade, the latter
retiring, and the former continuing the BUSH
ness. Mr.. BARKER has large and varied
stock of Hardware, ranging through every
department Of his trade, which he will dis
pose of to cash customers only, at very low
rates. He also continues the manufacture
of tin and copper ware in their various
branches.
The public have found Mr.. INGLE BAR
KER very correct and honorable dealer,
and we have no doubt they will be equally
pleased with his successor. Those in want
of stoves, agricultural implements, or shelf
hardware, should look in upon his stock and
prices before purchasing elsewhere.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19

cV Presidential aspirants are now lay
ing the wires for the Presidential campaign.
Simon Cameron's friends are busy arrang-
ing the programme so that the delegation
from Pennsylvania shall be unanimously in
his favor. Cameron Clubs are forming in
other States.
The friends Of Bates are pushing his
name forward as the most available candi-
date for that position.
Seward Clubs in Kansas are operating
ostensibly for Seward, but in reality for
Lane g. Co.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19
The Tables Turned.


A short time since the Republican press
of Kansas was teeming with rehearsal Of
the outrages committed by the Border Ruff
fans, and attempted to make the Democra-
cy of the Territory, as now organized, re-
sponsible for them. Not content with this,
they charged the death of Broderick to the
Democracy, as a result of a Democratic
conspiracy. This they considered the
height of fairness and justice, and chuckled
over the new arguments, which they were
certain would tell against their opponents.
John Brown has turned the tables on them.
He was in good standing with the Republic
cans. They gloried in his deeds. They
are now his apologists-just as though it
was their most sacred duty to keep his
reputation intact. Rpr his misdeeds they
are now held responsible by the same rule
they applied to the present Democratic par
ty Of Kansas to force upon them the raids
of the Border Rufians. Hence, by the bold
est misstatements, they attempt to Justify
the course and character Of John Brown.
Men without principle, rufians, free-boot-
ers, spurred on by liquor, made raids upon
Kansas. On the other hand, John Brown,
under the guise of religion, stole in upon
Pro-slavery settlers of Kansas, and cruelty
butchered them. Lest by an application Of
their own logic the ultra Republicans of
Kansas be held responsible for such das-
tardly deeds, they palliate or deny that
Brown was engaged in them. 1t is a mat
ter of regret that their partisan zeal has led
them to take false positions against the
Democracy, which now recoil upon them
selves.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19
~we are extremely sorry to s,

20 We are extremely sorry to see
the Republican press SO extremely SEN
sitiye when any facts are detailed in Kansas
history which do not agree with general
received opinions. We do hope the Repubej
lican party is not built upon falsehoods; if
it iz,sit must, and ought to fall to the ground.
And yet the sensitiveness Of Republican
journals, when certain truths are disclosed,
go strongly to show that they are afraid of
the truth.
Once again, we caution the Republican
party against taking stock in Old John
Brown, or trying to make hero of him.
He was disunionist at heart, and as much
to be Stunned as are the disunionists of the
South.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19

CO Read the long article under the edi-
torial head on our first page this week.
Those who do SO will observe that "Facts
are stubborn things" in earnest. We have
not been making our assertions about Old
John Brown at random. Redpath says that
he is agoing to write biography of Old
John Brown. We have mass of facts in
our possession concerning him which ought
to be added to the work.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19
ARGUS.

OF John Ross, the head chief of the
in his annual message takes
the position that the United States should
that tribe for the damage sus-
tanned by the settlement of squatters on
the Neutral Lands" or pay them fair
for the lands and open them
up for settlement.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19

W The St. Louis correspondent Of
the n. Y. Tribune predicts hard times and
commercial failures in that city, as conse-
quence of the inability of the rural dis
tricts to pay their debts.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19
The Popular Feeling.

Martin F. Conway and his aids were to
address rousing meeting of the Republi-
cans Of Bourbon county at Fort Scott. on
the 9th inst. The speakers came but the
audience didn't, and tie exercises were
indefinitely postponed. The masses are
tireing of elections and stump speeches.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19

~ We have received communication
from our friend S. D. Houston, of Manhat-
tan, discussing variety of political ques-
tiOns, which we are compelled to defer till
next week.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19

eF Redpath claims that the "men in the
East who declare on the stump, and in their
published correspondence, that their only
hope of abolishing slavery in the United
States lies through revolution" are the
Garrisenian abolitionists- GERRIr SMITH,
as we understand him, has occupied that
position for several years. Are we mis-
taken?
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19

cY The "sketch," on the first columns
of our first page this week was written by
a lady of Lawrence. Those who read it
anderstandingly will observe more facts in
it than they would be likelyto suppose from
merely glancing at it. The authoress is a
writer of decided ability, contributor to
one of the Eastern magazines, and has very
graphic powers of description. We trust
she will favor us with other productions of
her nen
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19

c. L. J. EAsTIN and VIM. H. ADAMS
retire from the Leayenworth Herald, the
proprietorship passing into the hands Of
WIN. H. GILL and WIN. P. Fam. VIM. H.
GILL has exclusive control of the editorial
columns Of the Herald.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19
A Valuable Light

Though not in favor of grdtuitous adver-
tising, yet duty to our readers compels us
to notice new lamp recently introduced
into Lawrence by Messrs. PRENrIss s.
GRrswoLD, which deserves particular at
tention. 1t is designed expressly for burn
ing kerosene, or coal oil. We procured a
lamp the other day, for which tce paid the
full price, filled it with oil, which took
little over half pint, and at half past five
O'Clock, of Monday night, ignited it, and
kept it burning until half past nine, fire
hours. Without replenishing the oil in the
lamp, we lighted it again, about six O'Clock
on Tesday night, and burned it until
five minutes to eleven, fire hours, making
ten hours in all, in the two nights. Not
quite one-half the oil in the lamp is vet
consumed.
We have compared the strength of the
light, in presence of several friends, with
burning fluid, by crossing the lights and
comparing the shadows. The result of our
observation showed that the illumination
from single tcies Of kerosene uas greater
than from eight common sized burners Of the
fluid.
The retail price of the coal oil, in Law
renee, is 81 80 gallon, and the cost of the
light does not equal one cent an hour !;
while the burning fluid is 81 gallon, and
the cost for the same amorat Of light is
more than five times as great. If further
observations shall change our figures, the
public shall have the benefit of them, but
thus far our conclusion is that kerosene, for
stationary lights, is not more than one-ffth
as expensive as tallow or sperm candles,
or burning fluid.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19
ew The Topeka Tribune publishes Our

ey The Topeka Tribune publishes our
article, "Harper's Ferry Tragedy-Origi-
mated in Kansas" as it says, "deeming it
the most truthful of anything we have seen
published in the Kansas press, in relation
to 'Old Brown We are somewhat conver-
SAINT with the facts in this article, being
cognizant of them from a residence of near
ly five years in the Territory"
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19
~ The Council district Of Linn

CT The Council district of Linn and
Lykins is claimed by both parties. The
Leavenworth Herald reports LJkins for
Wagstaff (Dem-) by 28 maj. Linn for
Montgomery, (Rep.,) % maj wagstafPs
maj, 5. While, on the other hand, we are
Informed by G. F. Warren that Montgomery
has 16 majority in the district.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19

w Some mistake appears to have been
made in regard to the Musical Institute ad-
vertised week or two since. Professor
CADY, of Chicago, was engaged to conduct
it, but disappointed the committee. 1t is
quite likely that the mistake cannot be cor
rected in season to make second attempt
. success this winter. glF 8.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19

a. Hon. F. p. STANTON left Lawrence
on Monday last for Washington, with the
intention Of staying till Kansas is admitted
as State. His mission doubtless is to as
sist in securing speedy admission of Kan
sas. F "a
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19

GT II. C. HAWKINS, Esq, has become
an associate editor of the Topeka Tfibuae.
He is clear and vigorous writer, and will
do effective service for the Democracy Of
Kansas. We bid him cordial welcome to
the editorial fraternity. i#
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19

OF The entire Democratic ticket Of
johnson county had over 100 majority;
this secures the election of Capt Keelsr,
Democrat, TO the Council.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19
,sMidnight Assasxins." "

The person who sent us communication
under this title, is requested to give US his
name, as guaranty of the genuineness of
the facts, before we can give them place
in the columns of the HERALD OF FREE
DOM
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19

II The Rio Grands frontier Of Texas
is in state Of war, Brownsville having al
most certainly fallen into the hands Of Mex
,ican brigandb. a
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19

eT Notwithstanding the long period Of
dry weather which we have had, the Neo-
sho and Cottonwood have been gradually
rising for week past, until both streams
are up to their usual height.-EmPoriG
Aeus,
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19

or Ar man calling himself Mcdonald
was arrested ct Washington on the 11th
of November, as participant in the Har-
per's Ferry movement. es
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19

II We regret to notice the removal Of
II. W. FIcK from the post Office of Empo-
ria. His successor is Joseph A. Fuller.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19
The Congressional Vote.

The returns from quite number ofthe
counties are too indefinite and conflicting
to justify reporting them. So far as re-
liably heard from, the vote stands
Counties. Parrotfs maj. JolnstOn's maj.
A..l:. 100
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19

~ The military force now at Harper's
Ferry arsenal is in all forty men-suficient
to guard against any apprehended assaults.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19

q Lord Brougham has been elected
Chancellor Of the University Of Edinburgh.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19

Or Martin Van Buren is engaged on
political history of the country down to
the close of his administration.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19

Here shall tke PrssstA PsoDle's rig hts aintaiB
UaAE'sSy 1arty. asd aabTibsd by gain,
PIsSseS Susso rPsth, - Liberty aadL Law,
10 FsysSswsysus.a aRd Peay shall awe.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19

That Doct. ROBINSON entertained very
different view from us on many questions at
that time is true, because he had different
sources of information. We differed warm
ly over the letter sent to Topeka at that
time, and probably would still if it was to
be acted over again. We thought him
identified for year and half with the
anti-peace party of Kansas, and desirous of
protracting our difficulties, that he might
receive personal aggrandisement as con-
sequence. His subsequent action has dis
PEELED those feelings, and we are and have
been satisfied for a long time that he is as
patriotic as any of us, and would war as
earnestly against the enemies of the Union
North or South, as any man in the nation.
Feeling that we know him well, and that
he is perfectly trustworthy, we have yield
ed to him our hearty support. And though
we entertain the most profound respect for
Gov. MEDARY, and knoiO that he would
make good Governor, if elected, yet we
prefer Gov. ROBINSON, and he shall have
our support, though he should not if tinct-
ured in the least with Old John Brownism.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-19

g A. S. DEvEENEY, Esq, has retired
from the olathe Herald, to take editorial
charge Of paper in the southern portion
Of the Territory.