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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03

The Kansas Press of Aug 29th has an
other article on the Constitution, from
which we make the following extracts:
The Legislature is altogether too large,
for young State like Kansas, and half the
number would have been all-sufficient. As
it is, the Senate, consisting of 25 members,
will be useless body. They can originate
no law. The sessions are limited, and the
Senate will be compelled to take the laws
as they come from the House, or none will
be passed. Better do away with the Senate
altogether.
The Governors veto, we regard as an
outrage upon the Legislature. The Gov
ernor's duties should be executive never
Legislative. The apportionment made by
the Convention is an outrage, foul blotch
upon the Constitution, one that must make
the cheek Of every honest Republican tingle
with shame we have already expressed
our opinion Of it, and have nothing to re-
tract it shows depth of political scoun-
drelism that would be hard to excel.
The action Of the Convention, in disfran-
chising whole counties, deserves a Seuere
rcbake. Should we merely consult our
prirGte feelings, we should vote and talk
against the adoption of the Constitution.
Bat we said before the meeting of the Con-
vention at Wyandott, that "we were ready
to vote for almost any kind of Constitu-
tion to get into the Union, rid ourselves Of
our Territorial bondage, and fix it to suit
i ourselves afterwards" We still adhere to
the same opinion. As a member Of the
Leavenworth Convention, we were so anx-
lous to rebuke Minneola, that we adjourned
to Leavenworth, at an extra expense to the
members of $1,000, which we thought then.
and still think, rebaked our pockets more
than Ainneola, or anybody else. We shall
vote for the Constitution, not because we
like every provision in it, but because we
believe it to be for the interest of Kansas to
become State, the sooner the better.
Wood will show no wisdom in spiting
himself by the adoption Of the Wyandott
swindle, for the sake of rebuking Buchanan.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03
A Historical Mia take.

The Lecompton Dernocr. 1t asserts that
ain Massachusetts they & he abolition
party) have recently amended the Consti-
tuition so as to enfranchise the negro, and
disfranchise one portion Of white men,
In that State the negro has vot. ID ever
since the adoption of the State Con stitu-
ton, color never having been made the
test of the right to the exercise Of the
elective franchise. This fact does no,
better the case for the Republica rs of
Kansas who have planted themselves with
Judge Taney on the dogma that the
negro has no rights the white man is
bound to respect"
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03
wAsHINeroN CRY, Aug. Is.

About five hundred illegal squatters are
on the lands belonging to the Kaw Indian s.,
in Kansas. The subject of preventing in
trusions of this character, which extensive
" prevail, occupies the attention of the
Commissioner of Indian Affairs, who con-
templates the initiation of such measures
as will lessen, if not altogether remove
these abuses so dangerous to peaceful rela-
tions with the Indians, and from which the
United States are bound to protect them
under existing circumstances.
The above item we find in the Pittsburgh
Dispatch, and Clip it for the benefit of our
readers at Council Grove. We mistrust the
General Government will find itself in diff
culties it does not dream of if an attempt
is made by force to remove those settlers
from what is known as the Kaw lands. A
portion of those lands belonged to the Shaw
nee Indians. The Shawnee title to them
was extinguished in 1854. These lands, by
act of Congress, were made subject to pre-
emption. Pre-emptors went upon them in
good faith and occupied the lands. The
Commissioner Of Indian Affairs, after the
Shawnee title was extinguished, after the
act of Congress opening them to Pre-emptors
was passed, located the Kaw Indians upon
them, and has been vainly negotiating for
the last five years to get the settlers to re-
move. They rill not do it, and when force
is resorted to, the settlers will reso.t to the
Courts.
Government will do well to review the
treaty with the Kaw Indians, and in doing
so they will find the Kaw Reservation
should be one hundred and fifty miles west
Of where it now is.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03

0 The impossibility of rendering a
strong box altogether safe against theft by
means of skeleton keys, has led black
smith in Frankfort-on-the-M Maine to hit upon
the ingenious idea of constructing strong
box without any key-hole at all, and which
even the owner himself cannot open. Why,
what's the use of such box you will ask?
But, observe, inside is a clock-work, the
hand Of which the owner places at the hour
and minute when he again wants to have
access to the box. The clock-work begins
to move as soon as the lid is shut, and
opens the lock from the inside at the mo-
ment which the hand indicates. Time,
dependent upon the owner, is the key to the
lock, key which can neither be stolen
from him nor initiated.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03
Hon s w Johnston


This gentleman received the nomination
for Congress at the Democratic Convention
held at Topeka, August 18th. We have
not seen the proceedings of the Convention,
but learn that the pTo-slavery wing Of the
Democracy had the platform all their own
way.
As to Mr.. Johnston, he is one of the most
able men in Kansas; we doubt if the De-
mocracy could have found a stronger man,
or one that would poll more votes than
Judge Johnston. Personally between him
and PARROT there can be but little choice;
the fight is not between Parrot and John
ston, but between Republicanism and De-
mocracy. If the new Constitution be
adopted, PARROT, as its friend, will undoubt-
edly be elected. Johnston came to this Ter
ritory in 1854, as one of our District Judges,
appointed by Frank Pierce. We recollect
well the favorable impression that Judge
Johnston made at the reception at Law
renee; his sympathies were decidedly with
the Free State cause, and consequently
under false charge of speculation in Kaw
half-breed land, lost his official head
Johnston remained in Kansas during our
troubles, frequently attending Free State
Conventions, and giving the cause his SYM
pathy and influence. He is one of the best
speakers in the Territory, and will poll the
entire vote Of his party; if elected will
make a good Delegate, and we have no
doubt will do honor to the Territory.
sds Press.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03
Artesian Wella Ininrinns

The California Farmer condemns arte-
sian wells as curse in California, in some
parts of which they are numerous, being
used for irrigating the country for agricul-
tural purposes. The fruit raised by the IT.
rigation system is less rich and juicy, and
the trees are not SO hardy. In Santa Clara
the evils of numerouslwells of this sort are
already seriously felt. The earth is parched
up, and bitter complaints come from all
quarters. All the surface water of the
country is drawn off by means of artesian
up again in one stream instead of ten thou
sand through the pores Of the surface earth.
Instead of being showered, the land is
flooded by profuse irrigation.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03
Coal ~ Wheat

The good time that has been SO long com.
ing has come at last. Our teamsters are
beginning to take wagon loads of eoalfrom
the rich fields surrounding Fort Scott, all
the way to Springfield, No., where they
have in some instances, as We learn, ex-
changed it for wheat, bushel for bushel.
The coal here is a mere "drug in the mar
ket,n and is picked up on nearly every
claim, whilst the wheat in Green county,
No., has been selling at fifty cents per
bushel. Luck to the coal trade. 1t will
enable many of our people, who are not in
funds, to supply themselves with their WIN
ter's bread.-Fort Scott Democrat.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03
wAlex. strop, living As miles south, OF

~ Alex. Strop, living 45 miles south, Oh
Pottawattamie Creek, had trial on Thurs.
day last, in Franklin, on the charge Of horse
stealihg.S A horse belonging to Mr.. Miller
of that place, was found in his possession
and the circumstantial evidence was very
strong against him. The people of Frank
lin have wisely abstained from mobocratiC
proceedings and resorted to the majesty oi
the law. He was bound over by J. B. Gil
liland, Esq, for trial at the next term oil
the District Court.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03
aAno,h.r 1naspsnasn, Press,

Ine Topeka Tribune preferring en- .aracter
in candidate to partisan proclivitif.s, and
delegate elect who can do somethir ,g for the
l Material interests of Kansas to one who
me rely sits in ignoble ease, comes cut boldly
for S. W. JeHNsroN. All honor to Mr.
Cumm. 'ngs who dares to be indepe ndent and
outspoke n. OF course he will have the
fierce and litter denunciation of such presse.,
as the Lawr. .ence Republican, who have sol !
out to Parrott, but their influence is power.
less to-day. M. Dow retired from the
Tribune prior to its advocacy of Johasf on
To him we attribute the illiberal and up fail
articles which have appeared in it from tims
to time, and congratulate Mr.. Cummin gs OF
the improvement in that respect i n tn,
Tribune. We wish him success.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03
Kans.. STAT. R.v,,,,,

The Leavenworth Ledger has finally given
place to new paper, which hoists the name
OF MIR. Parrott, and plants itself upon the
osawatomie platform. The State Register,
under the editorial management of JEFF. L.
DucerR, Esq, viii take rank as one of
the first Republican papers Of Kansas
The -Tases was too unstable in its radical
ism to command the confidence of large
share Of the Republicans of Leavenworth,
and the result is the establishment of the
Register, which win more nearly represent
the views of Mr.. Parrott.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03
Tnnska Railroad

At meeting of a number of the most
influential citizens of St. Joseph, held at
the Office of Msssrs. Woodson & Ellsworth,
it was deemed expedient to pay the $4,000
subscribed to this road and push the work
ahead Sensible speeches were made by
several gentlemen and the greatest harmony
prevailed. The meeting adjourned with the
determination to put the Topeka and the
Marysville roads through, and expressed
their willingness to contribute literally
towards those enterprises.-4. 10. Jour-
nal. %.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03

The torch-light procession of the De-
mocracy OF Leavenworth, last Saturday
night, came in collision with the Repub-
licans assembled at the corner of Cherokee
and Second streets. The Republicans
formed in line across the street and re-
fused to permit the procession to pass
A general melee ensued, in which several
persons were seriously wounded on both
sides. Prominent Republicans and Dem
ocrats were active and successful in al
laying the excitement.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03

GJ The Lawrence correspondent of the
n. Y. Times, comedies that "rhe present
indications are that very large vote will be
polled in this Territory against the adoption
of the new constitution"
The Topeka correspondent of the same
paper, says: "Ahard fight will be made upon
the ratification Of the new constitution
The Democrats are united in their opposi-
tion, while the Republicans are divided upon
the great question"
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03

There is popular movement in Ne
braska for State government, proposing
a convention in October. an election in
November, and application for admission
simultaneously with Kansas.-Alton Cou.
,ier.
More likely it is an Office seekers move
ment, who love the "dear people" for the
sake of the spoils Of Office.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03

CO Just printed at the HERALD OF FREE
DOM Office, blank declarations, under the
pre-emption act of 1871, for entering lands
at prirate entry. All the lands remaining
unsold in Kansas Territory, which have
been offered to public sale, will be subject
to private entry after the sales shall close on
the 18th inst.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03

A leading RepubG .can writes us from
Manhattan in referen ee to the rejection of
Southern Nebraska, Il lat "Many will vote
against the constitutio because the Con-
vention did not make some provision to
secure this desirable object. The entire
north-,cest is rery much ,aispEeased.''
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03

B. Gray, Republican, has been elect
ed Probate Judge in Wyandott county, over
P. Sidney Post, Democratic nominee. The
total vote is less than that for delegates in
june last, the Republican vote increasing
hr,t fOlr
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03
corn-pis.rsne. in Maturing.

VIM. L. Morgan, Of Pottsville, Warren
county, Ind, says that seed from the butts
end Of an ear Of corn will ripen its pro-
duct all at the same time. and some three
weeks earlier than seed from the lttlo
end of the same ear. He recommends
farmers always to break their seed-corn
in two in the middle, and use the butt
ends only for seed.-N. z. Tribune.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03
Letter from Judge Petit TO County Boards OF
Supervisors.

LEAvENwoRTs CITY, K. 7.
August 29, 1859.
GENTLEMEN:-The act of Congress of
1858, GllotSs me to hold Court in the different
counties of my district for the trial of
causes in which the United States are not
interested: Provided the counties will pay
the expenses. These expenses are, rooms
for the Court and Juries, stationery, the
Clerks per diem, (S5) and ten cents per
mile for travelling and his costs in all Grim
inal cases where the county shall be ad-
Judged to pay them; the SheTiff's fe ss in all
such cases; the witness fees in all such
cases; the pay of the grand and traverse
Juries and the bailiffs who attend upon th EN-,
and the witnesses before the grand jury,
and the sheriff for summoning them.
The people of the counties seem to be
very anxious that Court should be held in
them, and am willing to comply with their
wishes, so far as in my power and compat-
ible with my duty, but the officers of the
Court and the persons who have been re-
quired to serve as witnesses and grand and
| traverse jurors, complain that they have
not been able to get their pay or fees, and
/ that the County Boards refuse or neglect to
do their duties in this respect, and that it is
hard that they should be attached and fined
for not attending, when they can get no pay.
Under these circumstances, feel it my duty
to notify you that no Court will be held in
your county till you officially inform me that
you desire it, and that you will promptly
allow and pay the expenses. This, if done
at all, should be done at once that may
know what to calculate upon.
Very respectfully, JOHN PETIT.
Ch. ]. Sup. c., K. T., and Judge of the
lst District.
To the Board of Supervisors of -
county, X. T.
This is full refutation of the ISLANDERS
of the Lawrence Republican.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03

II Kansas is now the Gland OF prom
ise." Judge Petit has already granted
about twenty divorce cases. It requires
only twenty days residence. A gentleman
living in Indiana, was recently astonished
to learn that his wife, while then visiting
friend in Kansas, had obtained divorce,
and was passing herself of as blooming
"Miss" Of sweet sixteen. "Cold feet il a
sufficient ground for a divorce.''
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03
To Subscr,bers.

(S) WHOM the term for whicbsubscriber, re-
ceiying heir napers by mail nr ~ the Post-ofice
isnut o- nearly So We convey the intelligence by
q cross NJ the end nf their names, like the ono
give all \ fair opportunity tn know when their
time ia No and serve as an invitation to renew
their subscriptions.
~ Extra copies nf the HeralH or FreedoD1
put M In Tranonrs for mailing. IL desired, can
be had at the Once. Price. Five Cents each.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03

r The Kansas Central Railroad have
auth orized survey on the north side of the
Kansas river, from Topeka to Lawrence,
as ba sis on which to decide whether the
road sha Il cross the river or not. The whole
distance to Fort Riley, by the airline route,
10 100 niiaN
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03
Krcr.pon Anr "a 1s5

The settlers and pre-emptors are entering
their claims very rapidly, and there is hard
ly quarter section within forty miles OF
the Missouri river that 10 vacant-that is,
from Range 16to Range ., inclusive. Back
of this, about one thousand quarter sections
are open to entry-much of it very desira-
bic land.-cor. DosipheB Post,
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03
oL1w and Order"

The recent moboc.'atic proceeding IS in this
vicinity, in reference to persons suspected
of completely in the h idnaPPing of DR.. Doy,
and of horse thieving, are disgraceful to the
place. Such an adoI rtion of border-ruffian
customs can bear no good fruits, and is sub
versive of good govel nment, and Of justice.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03
GrAaf Yiald

n. Z. Allen, of Fox Lake, Wisconsin,
has field of Oats which are estimated to
yield so bushels to the acre. The field
has been cultivated for ten years. and this
year it was plowsd with subsoil plow
twelve or thirteen inches deep, and yields
better than ever before.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03
Wool in wisconsin.

The Milwaukee Sentinel estimates the
wool clip of Wisconsin the present sea-
son, TO have amounted TO one million
pounds Upon this estimate, the farmers
Of the State have realized about $4,000
from the sale Of wool.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03
Chicago, Burlington & Quiney Railroad

Our readers who are Interested in the
most direct and expeditions route eastward,
should turn to the card of the above road in
another column. This road is one of the
best managed and paying roads in the west
ern country, passing through the best por-
ton of the State of Illinois.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03

OF Horace Greeley, writing from the
South Pass, says. "that the natural obsta-
cles to constructing railroad throu- h
this region, are not comparable to those
overcome in the construction of the Cam
dem and Amh0y."
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03
Explosion Of Steam Boiler.

Mr. Hyatt, Of New York, presented an
able but practical paper on the explosion
OF steam boilers. He showed how rap
idly the pressure of steam in boilers was
doubled according to the following form
ula:
212 deg. of heat Is mounds TO SQUARE inch.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03
9Th. B. DExMAs, Esq, is re. elected

W u. d. DENHAN, Esq, Is re-eIecleu
Mayor Of Leavenworth.
The Democracy have also elected their
City Clerk, Auditor, Attorney, six of the
twelve Councilmen, a majority of the
School Trustees, and probably majority
of the Justices and Constables.
The Republicans have elected six Coun.
cilmen, Treasurer, Marshal, and, perhaps,
Recorder.-Leav Herald.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03

OF The Post Master Genera has an
nounced that transient newspapers that
happen to get mailed without being pre-
paid, must be delivered on payment of the
postage
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03

CT If the election of the President goes
before the House of Representatives, Mich
igan, Kentucky and North Carolina viii
not have vote if tie members elect retain
their present positions, the delegations be-
ing equally divided.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03

@G. H. FAIRcHILD, Esq, has re-
ceived the Democratic nomination for
Mayor Of Atchison.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03

OF A new precinct, called Blanton,
has been formed in this county, as will
be seen by advertisement in another col
umn.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03

OF The Land Office at Ogden will be
removed to Junction City Immediately
after the close of the land sales at that
nlace.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03

or The Democracy have elected the
Mayor and majority of the Council at
IAtchison.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03

@ 10000 acres of land were entered
last week, with land warrants, at the
Kickapoo Land Office,
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03
LAWRENCE. KANSAS.
SATURDAY MORNING. SEPT. 3. 1853.
TERNs.-ss.oO PER sNNUM. IN ADVANCE

Here .halI the Press the People'' rights aint ain
Uaaw'd by party, aud nnbribed By xnin,
Pledged butt Truth. ts Liberty and Law.
Ne Tavop-ways us. and NO Fezy shau Hwe.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03

All meetings to be held at 2 O'Clock
P, NJ. except that at Lsavenworth, which
is at ~ O'Clock, P. NJ. Allowed one
hour to open. One and one-half to fol-
low. 0ne-half hour to close.
The candidates 10 alternate
JOHN. P. SLOUGH,
Sec'y Dem Ex. Com.
A. C.. WILDER,
Sec'y Rep. Ex. Com.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03
Join, Political Meeting,

Judge Sanders W. Johnston and IT.,
Marcus j. Parrott, the nominees of tbs;,
respective parties, will address the neo.
pie Of Kansas, by agreement, at the fol.
lowing time and places:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-06-17

Stick TO THE SHIP-At this season of the
year, when pleasure sails on ths river arc yery
common, and cspsi8es and other accidents not
unfreqHent,a a word of advice may not be improper
In times of accident self possession s Of this high
eat Importance. With presence of mind, a man
may sustain himself in deep water, for several
hours, by placing his hand upon . small board or
row oar, and floating with it. sail boat, capable
Of carrying six persons In her, when n good or
der, will, even after filling, sustain a doxen
men for an indefinite length Of time, If they put
their hands upon her, and float with the tide
1t the craft capszes, abe Is even more 'buoyant
than when full of water, aud would sustain and
carry safely to shore half dozen men who could
not swim, If they did no more than put their
hands upon her and TINS prevent themselves from
sinking. Never attempt TO swim ashore alone as
long az you are within reach of the boat aud she
is ahoat, but stick to Der like . leech and guide
her to the shore by the use OF one hand and your
feet. More persons are drowned from fright than
In any other way. Remember that fact, il you
get cast into the water, and stick to the ship while
there Is plank left to ride the waves.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-06-17

The ABORTION CASE was not proceeded
with at the court house of Henrfco county yester.
day, as was expected, because Of the fact that Mr.
Carter aud Mr Williams had submitted the mat.
ter to committee Of referees, and that committee
nad not concluded their abors. For the sake of all
parties We siacersly hope the committee may come
TO 4 unanimous decision, and that the affair will
there end. The evidence, ifmade public, can do no
good to either the lady or the young man. while 1t
will increase the pu ublicity already given to the
scandal, and re.kindle the blaze of gossip which
Will increase In Intensity until all hopes Of future
respectability and usefulness will have been con.
sumed. The decisioa OF the referees will be known
by Monday next, If they can agree before ths<
tine, as the sincere friends of both parties hope
they will.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-06-17

INCREASE OF NKw York PoPULArIov-The effsot
OF this renewal of prosperity 10 seen in the new
Directory. Oat OF 147 1875 names which it con.
year, when there were but I39, ,S04 names. That
addition represents an increase of fam ies of bust.
ness establishments within the year aud Of over ve
per cent In other words, it requires to- day 1871
dwelling tensments or business houses, to accom-
modase the population of New York more than
we're requisite last year. This Is . most gratify-
ing evidence of progress and prosperity and is Of
it'eif su1icient to show the maizng rscuperaitvs
power which New York possesses. II anything
more indicative ofprogrsss and intelligence were
needed, We might instance the fact, as it appears
by this Directory, that no less than 10 periodi.
calls, daily. weekly aud monthly, printed in Eng.
iish, German, French. Spanish, Italian and other
languages, are published in New York, and fad
support among the million readers Of this great
city and its suburbs.-Ne,o Fork Herald