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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-26
The 1fefal0 Of EfseoOM.
saturday Morning, Feb. 26, 1859.
claims.


We publish elswhere an official notice
= tbe organization of the Commissioners
~ Claims; also the Rules and Regulations
nbicb they have adopted to guide them
.,1 claimants in the investigation Of
Ios,es and damages under the late law of
NE Legislature. Every reader must be
hyoraby impressed with the business of
,bs nrogramme laid down. As the Com
mi,:ioners have to close their labOs by
tb.lst ofJuly. it is necessary they should
90 to work Immediately. .s
The Committee appointed by the suf-
;,,sr. at their convention in November
Ia. and who have labored with such in
5.fatigable zeal thus far to secure an early
enlistment and liquidation Of these claims,
have engaged the services of E. S. Low
NAN, Esq, one Of the members of the
recent Codifying Commission of the
legislative Assembly, to prosecute the
claims before the Commissioners and at
Washington. In consequence of the more
favorable arrangement made with him, by
bis attending to the entire claims Of suf-
ferers, it is hoped parties will employ no
other person to aid them in the presentation
Of their cases. The committee insert an
advertisement following that Of the Com
,missioners, which we trust every sufferer
will read carefully.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-26
The Lawrence Nursery

I S situated two miles west Of Lawrence on the
Lawrence and Lecompton road, or perhaps
better known rs the California road.
In Offering our Trees for sale, We have butt
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. me
soil on which they are grown being good ana
worked deep. they are uneommonly well rooteo'
having a large amount Of hbrous roots.
We have spared nopains in obtaining the pest
varieties Of
SUMNER, 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, and 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 ont
Of the Territory, being much more certain OF
living and making rapid growth, as We have
learned by our own experience.
Our trees are healthy, thrifty. and well grown,
and rs such we offer them TO Fruit Growers II
cheaper rates. We think, than any other nursery
men. .
All persons who wish to obtain Eruit Trees,
are invited to call and sector themselves, before
purchasing elsewhere.
Orders received at the Office Of Bassett& Brsck-
EFT. Lawrence, h. T., or at the nursery grounds.
G. G. BRACKET CO.,
Jan %, '59-tf Proprietors-
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-26


" We have now in course of publ
cation for Secretary WALSH, pamphlet,
which will probably make about hundred
pages, embracing the following enactments
passed at the recent session of the Legis-
lature -
Amnesty; Appropriation for Territorial
Expenses for the year 1859; Additional
Appropriation for payment of the expen-
ses of the Commissioners to investigate
Election Frauds; Appropriation for
Jurors and Witnesses for the Special
Term of Court for the Counties of Bour-
bon, Linn, Lykins, johnson and Jeffer-
son; Appropriation for the defence of
John boy and Son; Appropriation for
Printing for the Legislative Assembly for
the year 1858; Apportionment for the
next Legislative Assembly Supplement
to the AppOrtiOnment, Council Bill No.
1867 Repeating Supplement- to the APP
portionment; Second Supplement to the
Apportionment; Elections; Regulating
Contested Elections Providing for a
Constitutional Convention for framing a
State Government Providing for taking
a Census Authorizing certain Counties
to issue Bonds, and extending time fol
payment of Taxes; Supplementary to
IAN Act to authorize certain counties to
issue Bonds, and for other purposes; -
Providing for Locating and Working
Highways; Providing for the Relief Of
Suitors in Probate Courts Defining Ju.
dicial Districts; and fixing Times and
Places for holding Courts.
1t is expected the pamphlet will bt
ready by the last of next week. Copie!
can only be obtained by application tt
Mr.. WALSH, after the same is completed
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-26
The American Trades Company.

n
w THE AMERICAN SMOKER,
Consisting of great variety of unique and
beautiful patterns of Cigar Tubes; also, several
varieties Of Pipe Tubes. The popularity about
these articles is that each one is arranged so as
to receive damp sponge through which the
smoke Of the burning Cigar or Tobacco has to
pass on its way to the mouth This damp sponge
not only cools the smoke, but extracts from it
the nicotine oil, the poisonous property Of the
Tobacco, which renders the breath less offensive.
Smokers will find. in the use of these Tubes, a
luxury never before attained except by using the
Turkish water-jar. Their use will also greatly
promote the health of the habitual smoker, and
preserve the sweetness of the breath.
THE AMERICAN CARPET HOOK.
Is q little continuance for putting down car
pets without tacks. This is q new article, which
has never before been upon the market. Butt
possesses the merit of enabling person to put
down or take up carpet of the largest size in
general use in fifteen minutes, without any in
Jury to the floor or carpet, 1t is very cheap
cheaper in the long run than tacks-and the great
facility with which even a servant can take up
and put down carpets, without the possibility Of
mistake, renders it invaluable to the house.
keeper.
THE AMERICAN PEN HOLDER WIPER.
Is o neat invention for holding wet sponge,
into which the pen is thrust, always coming out
clean and ready for use. A very convenient ar
ticle for the Counting House Desk and Library
Table
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-26

" We shall commence the publica-
''on OF the jAY-HAwKER in the course Of
a lew weeks. 1t is one of the most thrill
hnsly interesting stories we have ever
read and equals the widest romance in
VIVID descriptions, and variety of Incl
oentS' and we sPprehend many persons
viii mistakenly suppose that their own
characters are delineated by the author;
Out we beg to assure all such that it is
only a legend of recent events, and the
characters are purely imaginative.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-26
legal Notiees.
order Of Publication.
JAMES b. CARTER. Plaintiff.

JAMES b. CARTER, Plaintiff. }
LAWRENCE L. CURTIS, Dert.S ''OH
7 AWRENCE L. CURTIS, q nonresident of
~ Kansas Territory, and who now resides in
the State Of New York, will take notice that
James II, Carter. of the codnty of franklin, in
the Territory Of Kansas. on the 2lst day of Feb
ruary. A. d. 1859, fled. in the United States Dis
triet Court Of Kansas Territory. Second Judi
eial District, within and for the county of Doug
ieth day Of November, A. ID. ls5e, the said De-
fendant. in consideration Of the sum of Three
hundred Dollars, granted and conveyed certain
real estate, situate in the county of Franklin in
the county aforesaid, to the said Plaintiff; that
SAID Defendant coyenanted with said Plaintiff,
that SAID real estate was clear and free of all
membranes, when in fact such real estate was
encountered with 4 mortgage held b. one EN-
ma Shenk, and executed b. said Defendant be-
fore the 18th day of November A. ID, lass, as
aforesaid; TO secure the payment Of One Hun
dred and Twenty-Five Dollars, and interest, that
SAID fialntln, TO remove the said incumbrance,
paid the said Emma Shenk the sum of One Hum
dred and Twenty-Three Dollars. The object
and prayer Of this petition is TO recover the said
sum Of One Hundred and Twenty Three Dollars
with interest from the 5th day Of February. A.
A. 1859. The said Lawrence /. Curtis is notified
that he is required 10 appear and answer said
petition on or before the 18th day of April, A.
ID. ls5o, or such petition will be taken as true
and judgment rendered accordingly
h. s. L0WMAN, Plaintiffs AttorneT.
Attest: L. McARrHUR. Clerk.
BY Louis CARPENTER, Deputy.
= Feb. &c, '59L5t
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-26

6 We hear of no new difficulties in the
southern part of the Territory. We are
IN hopes that permanent peace is restored.
! tranquility can be preserved until spring
fully opens, most of the young men, who
have been engaged in Jay. Hacking, will
undoubtedly go to Pixies Peak, thus
enabling the honest settlers in that region
to recuperate, and be the better prepared
to defend themselves from the outrages
OF those gentry when they return from
the mines.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-26

W We have been trying all the week
10 write a leading editorial, and have each
time, thus far, failed. We shall give up
IN despair until more propitious season.
we have neglected our private correspon-
aenee for several weeks, because of our
INABILITY to do justice to ourself and
ifiends The cOnstan: hum of the power
press when persons nerves are all un-
strung do not aid much in the collection
Oh thoughts, or in the felicity of expires
sion. So we 90.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-26
NOTICES!

A LII person indebted, by note or otherwise,
"A for seed or clothing received Of the National
Kansas Committee, are hereby notified that the
subscriber has full power to settle the same.
The Committee have incurred debts and as
sumed liabilities necessary for the relief Of the
people in times Of suffering, and are depending
upon the collection Of these dues To meet them.
They are also pledged, after the payment of
expenses and liabilities. to devote the balance
to the redemption Of the Protection Fund
Scrip" which was issued during the fall and
winter of Sc and 81, TO cover actual expendi-
tures made by individuals during the difficult
ties.
1t is hoped that the relief afforded BY the sale
Of the seed and goods, the former at cost and the
latter at a price much below their real value and
on q credit of year. will enable most Of those
indebted to make payment this winter, Grain
and other marketable productions will be re-
ceived in payment at cash prices. tt
Arrangements will be made as soon as possible
for those residing at distance from Lawrence
to meet the payments in their own neighborhood.
E. b. WHITMAN.
Lawrence, December II, 1853.
In the absence of Mr.. Whitman from Law
renee, information may be soughtof VIM. Hutch
inson. ESQ. .-. l-s -..st
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-26
Fire.

The large steam saw-mill of OBRIAN,
YOUNG & Co., at Humboldt, Kansas, was
burned to the ground on the morning of
the 18th inst, together with all the con-
tents. Several bushels of wheat and a
large amount of corn and corn-mcal was
consumed, also a large amount of seasoned
walnut lumber for siding. The origin of
the fire is, as yet, unknown.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-26
GROCERIES
PR O VISIO N s,

Which will sell as low as any man in Lawrence,
and warrant to be Of good quality:
Justreeeived, at the above political emporium,
quite lot of the needfuls, such as
Splendid n. o. SUGAR, which goes OF like hot
cakes.
Equally Splendid BELCHER'S SYRUP, which
:, does not sell 90 fs fast; rtorp -b;.h
also sells rather slow.
First rate RIO COFFEE, (sells fast.)
OYSTERS, OYSTERS, (sale middling)
Splendid BEANS, (sale very rapid.)
Also. COARSE SALT, CRUSHED SUGAR.
CREAMTARTAR. BABBITT'S SALERATUS
RA1SINS, CURRANTS, --- T.
BLACK TEA, MUSTARD,
CANDLE WICK, SHOE BLACKING, INK,
PURE GINGER, CAYENNE PEPPER,
BR00MS, PALS, TUBS. BED CORDS.
SIMMONS BEST AXES, BUCK SKIN GLOVES
AND MITTENS. -.--~--.
SOCKS, BOOTS AND SHOES, 81 - ---
STAR AND TALLOW CANDLES EXCEL
SIOR AND BROWN SOAP.
POWDER, SHOT, CAPS AND LEAD,
All kinds Of STEAM REFINEDC0 CONNECTION
AIRY,
30 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. b. ..
jan n2 a5 tf ~ C. STEARNs.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-26

o. We regret TO learn that the Herald
of Freedoms of Feb 18th, directed to Te-
cumseh, have not been received at that
Office. II the Postmaster at any other
Office should discover the package, which
is quite large one, we trust they will
forward it at once to Tecumseh, as we
have no copies Of that number to supply
the missing papers.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-26

OF Persons in want Of early copies Of
the most important laws of Kansas, should
subscribe for the Herald Of Freedom AT
ONCE. We only print just papers enough
to supply our weekly demand. Those
who delay their subscriptions will lose i'm
mediate access to many of the most i'm
portant laws.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-26

I TAKE the following method to supply the
L wants of those who wish to have their lands
viii be in Shawnee on 18th to 18th q each
month; Monticello, 18th and 18th. LeTington,
18th and 29th; Spring Hill. 9oth TO LIST; Aubry,
% and Sd; Oxford. 4th and 5th; Olathe. 60 YIN,
and back to Lexington, 10th to 18th. All VINO
me through the Postofice at either of the towns,
stating the No. OF Section. Township and Range,
A. SLAUGHTER. County SURVEYOR.
johnson Co., Kansas, Dec. 9Th, '59.-tf.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-26

Several persons have written to know
how they can get early copies of the laws
enacted at the late session Of the Legisla-
ture. We can only answer by advising
them to subscribe Immediately for the
Herald Of Freedom. We have been pub
fishing such laws as have come within
our reach, in which we felt the people
! we're interested, and this course we shall
continue to do through the season. The
fact is : we intend to give subscribers the
worth of their money, and we know we
have the ability to do it, and shall do it.
Times ara close, and money is scarce, but
We believe it will be matter Of economy
for every person in Kansas to invest two
dollars in our paper, and the sooner they
do it, the sooner they will realize good
harvest from their investment
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-26

OF We have ayoung man in town who
is an aspirant for Councilman in our city
election Delegate to the Constitutional
Convention, and Representative in the
State Legislature. He calls himself a
Republican; his name commences with J :,
and wherever placed, will work to ad-
vance the interests Of Jim Lane. Keep
an eye on him. t t..
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-26

GA Bill has passed both bodies of
Congress, and at last advices, was in the
hands of the President, who is expected
to veto it, appropriating 100000 acres
of the public lands to the several States,
according to the federal representation,
for the establishment and promotion of
agricultural colleges, and the promotion
of the mechanic arts. .a..e ..,
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-26

or We invite the attention of suffer-
crs in the difficulties Of 1856, to the
card of CHRISTIAN & Lane. published
elsewhere. Mr.. CHRISTIAN is gentleman
whom we can cheerfuliy recommend to
our readers as a good lawyer, attentive to
business, and worthy OF patronage.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-26
Guide to the Gold Region.

THE undersigned designs trip to Pixies Peak
L and the Gold Region, soTnetirfe between the
middle Of April and the first of May. Having
visited that region last summer, and spent seye-
raj months there; and on the plains, and having
become acquainted with the route b. practical
observation, he offers his services to such persons
as may desire guide ON such an expedition
He is apprshensiye that many contemplate going
forward too early in the season, and such he
would caution not to set forward until the grass
has begun to make its appearance, else there is
great probability Of their losing their animals
en- route. A. ]. BOWEN.
Lawrence, Feb. &c, '59--tf
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-26

@We ought to have stated last week
'ha.' while the Jay Hawking mob was at
Us night In Lawrence on the Tuesday
previous, making the welkin ring with
1uOa's Mn. RUSSELL was dying at the
johnson House. This will be an item
worth remembering BY fiction writer's.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-26
GA charter election in wyandOtt city

GA charter election in Wyandott city
has resulted in a Democratic victory, with
about fifty majority. Should the organi-
cation Of the Republican party in Kan
sas ultimate in giving Wyandott, Leaven-
worth, Doniphan, Nemaha, Calhoun, JEFF
ferSoD, Brown, Marshall, Pottowottomie,
Riley, johnson, Lykins, Linn, Bourbon
and Franklin counties to the Democratic
party, with majority of Democrats in
the Constitutional Convention, and in the
first State Legislature, and in placing a
Democratic Representative, and two Dem
Ocratic Senators in Congress, then it is
probable genuine Free State men will join
with US in cursing the day that Jim Lane
was allowed to become the leader Of the
Republican party.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-26
|KidnappefsIin Town!

TT is said that q gang Of feF,y-os these gentry
l. undertook, the other night, To kidnap free
negro OF this place. but thsy ysignally failed in
their attempt. The Missouri LEGISLATURE, il is
said. has offered reward Of s3.O6e for the con-
vietiOn OF '-Old John Brown"
The famous Montgomcry has actually lectured
in conservative Lawrence.
All these items of news, and many others. are
daily discussed at M store b. 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 would say. once for all,
great is free speech" Come. one and all. and
talk radicalisIn and conservatism, as much as
you please I; but be sure and end your discussions
b. buying some of my
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-26

" Mr.. HOwEs, residing with L. A.
AArAEA' Esq, on the wakarusa, found
porte mOnaie in Lawrence, on Monday
M containing a small amount of money.
nc owner can have the same by leaving
ss"".. :. the Herald Of Freedom Office, and
~ ane tAs eaAs.J 800. l,el saosss
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-26
Action i'm RePlevin and Damages.
KANSAS TERRITORY, I =,
Davis County, ss'

JOHN GSoSbwIN, 0l'Il oaus''
l. LIST. day Of October, A. d. 1855. the de-
PENDANT did, in this case, file a petition in the
Office Of the Clerk of Probate in and for said
County, for an arrest Of judgment which was
rendered against him on the esth day of Sep
TENDER. 1858. in said Court,
Therefore, it is ordered By the Court that the
Plaintiff by himself or By his Attorneys, shall
answer unto the Defendant in his petition and
show cause why, if any there be, the said judg-
had, If the said Plaintiff shall tail to answer
this. the said judgment will be considered By
the Court as set aside and a new hearing granted.
Given under my hand and private
(SEAI. \seal, lthere being no public seal pro-
\SN )cured,) this 18th day of January, A.
- ID, 1859. IL. PATTEE,
Clerk Of Probate in and for said County, Kansas.
WHITE 4 HERBERT, Plaintiffs Atty's.
c. r. MORLEY, Defendants Atty.
February 5th, lS59-4t
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-26
CALEB s. PRATT, .-
ConVeyancer and Real Estate Agent,
Ua~rcuce. Kansas.

Office, corner of Mass. and Winthrop SITS.
nEEDS. Bonds, Mortgages, Pre-Empticn.
~ Naturalization and Pension Papers, appll-
cations for Bounty Land, 6c.. drawn up With
care. Titles examined and abstracts furnished;
made and promptly Lemitted
in current funds. LAND WARRANTS sold
money invested for non-residents. =.
n. B,-CALEB s. PRATT. b. virtue Of his
Office of County Clerk Of Douglas County, Is al
thorized TO administer oaths and take acknowi-
edgments and dispositions. JAMS, Soy
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-26
Civil Action.
TERRITORY OF KANsAs,l
Lykins County, \ 81.
The SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT within and for
said County and Territory.
ALBURTUS KNAPP. Plaintif)

TERRITORY OF kANSAs,l -
Lykins County, I Sc.
THE SECOND JUDICIAL DISTRICT within and for
said County and Territory.
ALBURTUS KNAPP, Plaintih.)
PHILIP sT Tune Defendant.
THE Defendant will take notice that, on the
L 10Th day Of January, A. ID. le59, the Plaintiff
filed, in the Office of the Clerk ofthe United States
District Court, within and for the County of Ly-
kins, in said Territory setting forth. among other
4. ID: 1857, the Plaintiff paid the Defendant One
Hundred and Twenty Dollars, which sum of
money was accepted by the Defendant. in fall
for the following real estate lying in
Lykins 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-lour; and the west half of the west half
Of the northwest quarter of section twelve, of
township eighteen, range twenty-four, contain
ing eighty acres that said land was subject to
sale at Paola, in said County that Defendant
bought and had said lands bought at the trust
sales at said place, and obtained the certificate
or a transfer of such certificate from the Gov
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 full
satisfaction tor the trouble and Inconvenience in
purchasing of said lands from the Government,
and obtaining 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 contract took the immediate
possession eff said premises. and has continued,
since said time, in the possession thereof; that
shortly after sald 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 rs such CONVEYANCE. and that damages be al
lowed him for the Defendants default. The De
PENDANT is required to plead, answer or demur 70
said petition on or before the oath day Of April,
1859.
Attest: E. W. ROBINSON, Deputy Clerk.
WAGsTAFP 4 SIMPSON, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Jan 29-6t .
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-26
LAWRENCE FOUNDRY
AND
MACHINE WORKS.

KIMBALL BROTHERS have now in opera
N ton their Foundry and Machine Works,
and are prepared TO furnish Mill Work Of al
kinds. both Cast and Wrought, STEAM EN-
GINES. HORSE POWERS, SUGAR MILLS,
THRESHING MACHINES, and all kinds Of
Machinery needed in Kansas. Having long felt
the need Of Works Of this kind ourselves, We
have fitted up our manufactcry with view to
the wants of Kansas, and feel confident we can
give perfect satisfaction to all wishing Machine
~. Give us call before purchasing elsewhere.
Particular attention paid to repairs 1IH CAST
Iron wanted. klMBALL khofHEho.
August %, SO.