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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-17
Resolutions Of the Washington Repub
icans on the Harper's Ferry Affair, &c
WAsHIyGroy. Oct. q, 1859

WASHINGTON, Oct. 81, 1859.
In answer to the assaults of the Ad
ministration organ, the Republicans o
this city have adopted the following reso.
lutions, which speak for themselves
Resolved, That the Republicans o
Washington repel with scorn the impu
tations of their being in connection with
the Harper's Ferry tragedy, cast upor
them by the reckless partizan sheet in
this city, in the interest Of Senator Doug
las.
Resolved, That the assertions Of that
paper to the effect that the Republicans
of the city had any connection with the
mad, wicked and absurd schemes OF the
handful OF invaders that seized the Gov
eminent Armory at Harper's Ferry, or,
that they had the faintest idea that such
plot was on foot. prior to its occurrence
is false and malignant, and instigated
with view to manufacture Democratic
capital.
Resolved, That the allegations that
Brown had confederatss or sympathizers
in his reasonable folly. among the Re-
publicans of Washington, is a SANDER for
which the author should be visited with
the heaviest penalties of the law.
Resolved, That the members of the
Republican Association of Washington
adhere to the platform of their party. as
adopted in June, 1856, at Philadelphia
They believe that Freedom is national,
and that Slavery is sectional, or local.
and while they would restrict Slavery to
its present limits by Congressional pro-
hibition. they deny all right on the part
of the Federal Government to interfere
with it in the States.
Resolved, Nevertheless. that we as
Southern men by birth, or adoption,
claim the constitutional right. freely to
discuss Slavery in common with all other
matters pertaining to the public welfare.
and to urge upon our fellow citizens of
the South the duty and policy Of enamel
patton by wise, peaceful, and gradual
means.
Resolved, That. in common with
Washington, Jefferson. Franklin, Jay
and Madison. we regard slavery as NOR
ally. and politically wrong ; that we
mean to maintain these views, and urge
them upon the attention of our fellow
citizens in spite ofthe brutal and cowardly
menaces ofthe organs Of a spurious Dem
ocracy.
Resolved, That we aqhere to the State
Rights doctrine of Thomas Jefferson, and
while. with that great Apostle of Repub-
Iican liberty. we dislike slavery, and will
never cease laboring for its removal, we
stand ready to vindicate the right of the
Southern States to control all their do
mestic affairs for themselves, unswed by
Federal usurpation or rufian invasion.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-17

The PERNASESCY OF THE UNION H.
voLvED.-The Richmond Enquirer. in an
article on the Harper's Ferry trouble.
says
We have no doubt that very many Of
the leaders Of the Republican party will
be implicated by the publication of the
correspondence that has been recovered.
Should the Grand Jury, upon the exam
ination of these letters, trolls Of liberty. "
find ''trus bill' against such men as
Gerritt Smith, Giddings, Garrison, DC.
and the requisitiOn by the executive of
Virginia be refused, a serious question
will be presented. not only to the people
of Virgins, but Of the entire South.
Such refusal we do not desire to antici-
pate. The evils it would entail involve
the permanency Of the Union.
And suppose the South did dissolve
the Union. would that put an end to SER
vile instructions Z
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-17
AUTUMN.

Leafby leaf the roses fall,
Drsp by drop the springs run dryi
One by one, beyond recall,
Summer bsautisI fade and die:
But the roses bloom again,
And the springs will cash anew,
In the pleasant April rain.
And the Summer sun and dew.
70 in hours Of deepest gloom.
When the springs Of giHdnssS fail,
AID the roses in their bloom,
Drop like maidsni wan and pale,
We shall End some hope that liss
Like silent gem apart, .
Hidden far from earelsII eyes,
In the garden Of the heart.
Some sweet hope to EiadnsII wed,
That win spring afrssh and new,
WHEN Erief's Winter shall have fed.
Giving place to rain and dew
Some sweet hope that breathsI Of Spring,
Through the Wssry WinteT time,
Bidding for Its blossomins,
10 the spirits sloriOuS cline.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-17

Gov. WILLARD AND Carr. Cook
We learn from the Indianapolis Sentinel
of yesterday, that Gov. Willard, who is
brother-iarlaw Of Browns confederate.
Cook, has left indianapolis for the scene
of the trial, with the view Of rendering
his unfortunate relation whatever legiti-
mate assistance he can. The Governor
was accompanied. at his earnest request.
by Hon. j. E. Mcdonald and ID. w.
voorhees,. Says the Sentinel:
Every right-minded person viii sp-
preciate the consideration which prompt
Governor Willard-the warm barted sf-
lection which influences him to do all in
bis power to save the brother OF devoted
wife from q felon's doom. Less than
this be cannot do. he would be devoid
Of manliness and the instincts Of gen.
erous nature if he did not do ell in his
power to save his relative from an igno-
minious death.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-17

NY INTRODUCTION TO OLD BROWN.
Ihad heard of old Brown from time tc
time, but had never met him Eor any o.
hi family, until after the sacking of Law.
renee and the destruction of the Free
State Hotel and printing Offices, made
my first visit to the country south of the
Wskarusa.
went down on horseback /; but, being
obliged to stop over night at a house
near Palmyra. l found, when the NOR
ming broke, that my horse had been sto-
len. | walked over to Prairie City-a
municipality consisting of two log huts
and well-and stayed there until after
uoOn; when company of United States
troops approached. rode up in double-fle
to the door. and-this "brilliant Zouave
movement" accomplishments me a
prisoner of war.
asked what my offense was q?
lyon were seen near our camp last
night; shortly after You left, we missed
two of our best horses"
angered the captain by laughing hear
NV at this joke, and explained the reason
had to sympsthize with him. l went
with him to his camp. where the horses
were found ! They had wandered away,
and were tracked by squatter, who at
once returned with them.
10 be thus arrested on superstition of
oeing a horse thief was too good an op-
portunity to be thrown away. 1 wrote
description Of the adventure, entitled,
CONCESSIONS Of Horse Thief. Now. how
10 send it? The mails were not safe !;
the country was covered with gueriIlas !;
!esVenWorth was in the hands Of the ruff.
mans and to return to Lawrence was i'm
possible. heard of an old preacher,
VINO lived few miles of, and who was
Preparing to go to Kansas City. in Mis-
souri, L went to find him. His house
vas sltuated on the Southern side of Q
creek creek. which is two or three miles from
aIalrle .City." was told to go to the
I ~J.n Oh Capt. Carpenter. and there
tSners armed men were constantly on
guard they would lead me to "Old
Moore, the minister"
When men went out to pillow, at this
gfsflOd' they always took their rifles with
susn and they always worked in COM
, g~ules OF from FIVE to ten for, when
y %smpted to perform their work sep
'eiy, the Georgia and Alabama BAN
s who we're constantly towering about
Seslon' were sure to make Q sudden
scent and carry of their horses or oxen.
W. Trsry man went armed "to the teeth"
~ "asneVer two men approached each 9TH
g. 8, 'Oey came up, pistol in hand, and the
g.. Sslutstiou invariably was: Free
an" ",SS or Slave 90 or its equivalent
Mhar ye from 90
nav, II not unfrequently happened that the
nj. SCUM sound was a report Of pistol. Pso-
eo ~ VINO wished to travel without such
;Oa slOnS' avoided the necessity of meet.
piSo any one. by making a circuit or run
mil away on the first Indication Of pur-
VII, Inc creeks of Kansas are all fringed
de- r' woods d l lost my way. or got of
~ path that crossed the creek above al.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-17

We never zee . politician or g school
of politicians running up for the Presi-
dency the name of the hero Of . speech
or Of deed. without thinking Of Charles
Lambs exclamation at . witticism by
Balmanno: Now, that's dsvilish good
I'll sup with you tomorrow night. +"
No sooner has one Of our public men
achieved . triumph in the forum. or one
of our warriors seized . victory on the
Geld, than hundred politicians spring
to their feet, one after another, exclaim-
ing Nov. that's devilish good ! III
take foreign mission. Lou. JoEr.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-17
"Old Brown"

/ 80 NNSUA~
i If this man, who is now the object o
so much wonder and indignation. haI
fesrfully sinned in his Hsrper's Ferry
affair, he has likewise been grisvously
sinned against. Brown settled in Kansa:
with seven sons. He purchased small
farm and devoted his attention to the
cultivation Of the same. But he was no
suffered to remain in peaee. His home
was invaded by the Border Rufisns o.
Missouri, and he was driven thersfrom.
The fete Of one Of his SONS is described as
follows:
"John Brown had . son, E. P. Brown,
who near Easton. that winter, was taken
prisoner by the Missouri Ruffians and con.
fined in a store. Then it was an express
visited Fort Leavenworth and begged
that United States troops might go to
the spot anil save Brown from being
murdered. That was refused, and rsfus-
ed too in compliance with positive orders
from Washington. What followed I?
Capt. E. P. Brown was helpless and
alone in the power of the pro-slavery men.
that band of Ruffians struck him, and he
rose to his feet and asked to be allowed
to fight the best man among thsm-hs
would fight for his life-but the towards
dared not give him that chance. Brown
then dared any two or three Of them to
fight him, but the towards would not
comply with the request.
Then the fends in human shape, rush
ed upon the unarmed, defenselsss Brown.
and actually hacked him to pieces with
their hatchets. A Stakeholder named
Gibson dealt the fatal blow, burying the
Ratchet in the side of Browns head,
splitting his skull four inches. and scat
tering his brains. Brown fell, and his
enemies jumped upon him while dying.
Brown cried out "don't kill me, l am
dying" and one of the pro-slavery
wretches-sincs then rewarded with a
commission, as United States Marshal
-stooped7bFer the PROSTATE man and
spat tobacco juice in his eyes"
Such was the fate of one of his sons.
Another one was seized and taken from
Osawatomie to Lecompton in chains.
His feet and hands were chained together
with heavy chain, the size of those
used upon OK teams. He was compelled
to walk the whole distance Thirty miles,
in the sun, without covering to his head.
The consequence was, he was attacked
with brain fever, was neglected, and in
two or three days died.
Old John Brown and his remaining
sons then devoted themselves to the work
liberalization. They stole negroes and run
them off, and they waged warfare in the
bitterest manner against the MiSsourfans.
1t was thought by many of his friends
Old Brown had gone crazy, and it must
be confessed that he suffered enough to
make almost any man crazy. To the
inhuman outragss committed upon this
family in Kansas may be legitimately
attributed the murdsrous affair at Harper's
Ferry. While Brown will justly suffer
for his crimes, it is much to be regretted
that those who first instigated him to
deeds of violence cannot be hung along
with him, together with all who have
aided or abetted him in his recent out
rage.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-17
ga Constant Reader" asks our opir

"a Constant Reader" asks our opin
ion on this point Would the with.
drawal or secession Of one State destroy Of
break up the Union % We can answer
him by citing . historical fact Wher
the Federal Constitution was formed, il
stipulated that it should take effect ~
soon as ratified by nine, { ont Of thirteen
States, and it actually did take effect
and the new Government therein provi'
ded for was put in operation, while sew
sral States still withheld their ratification
II, then, two thirds ofthe States Euficsd
TO make the Union. is it reasonable that
thirty-two out of thirty-three States
should not suffice to psrservs and perpst-
uate it?-Esw York Tribune.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-17

"CHoPs AND ToMAro-SAUCE."-It i,
well known to the professional reader
that in the famous suit for damages, Of
Bardell and Pickwick, for breach oil
promise, one Of ths fatalest evidences oil
the duplicity and wicksdnsss ofPickwick,
was love letter addressed to Mrs. Bar
dell in the following endearing terms
"Dear Mrs. Bardell Chops and tomato
sauce, at2. Yours, PIcKwIcK."
Mrs. Cluppins swore that though her
husband had never called her ''chops" moi
tomato sauce" he had frequently adj
dressed her az duck" of which birds,
when roast, he was very fond. Had he
been as fond of other viands, he would
doubtless have called her by them. The
ingenious advocate, of course turned this
to the advantage Of the injured lady, and
it is a matter of history that she received
heavy damages.
This fact shows that an apparently
harmless note may secretly mean great
deal. and the bushsl of letters discovered
at John Browns house, at Hsrper's
Ferry, will doubtless be all found to
be of the insidious nature Of Piekwick's
note. The,public has already perussd
the wicked communication Of Gerritt
Smith, and here is q fisndish note from
the negro, Fred. Douglass, to his white
fellow insurgent. We ask an earnest
perusal from indignant patriots /:
My Dear Captain Brown: l am very
busy at home. Will you please come up
with my son Fred, and take q mouthful
with me? In haste. yours, truly,
December 7th. FRED. DOUGLASS.
%. s. Journal.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-17

DIsCoUST on DOUGLAS IN KANSAS
The Lcavenworth Times. in reporting the
Ssmmedsry-DemOcratic Convention.
held at Lawrence on the 25th. says:
Gan attempt was made to pass a reso-
luton re-afirning the Cincinnati Plat
form, and endorsing Senator Douglas
but while the resolution was being read.
as soon as the word Douglas was pro-
nounced. it called forth one spontaneous
outburst of groans and Kisses that was
truly deafening. 1t was like applying a
torch to a magazine. The whole mass
exploded. and the Douglasites seemed
glad to drop the subject, and no more
was heard of this dangerous test"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-17

ToRTURISe THE DYINe FOR PoLITlcAL
CAPTTAL.-The Detroit Tribune Justly
says:
"One Of the most disgusting sights
that has ever been witnessed in the coun-
try, is the Interrogation Of. Brown, Ste
phens, and others Of the Harpsr'S Ferry
insurrectionists. by Senator Mason and
Congressman Vallandigham. While
Brown was writhing in pain. and the ga
thsring shades OF certain death were clou-
ding the eyes and intellect Of Stephens.
these ghouls stepped in between the grave
and its victims, to extort from them some
expression that might be turned to polit-
zeal advantage. It is right the disgusting
attempt should be an inter failure"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-17

TIE Richmond Enquirer takes in high
dudgeon the assault Of Captain Brown
and his twenty-one associates upon the
glorious Old Dominion and her institu-
tons. Hear bis outcTy:
"Virginis has been assailed. All the
memories Of her sacrifices for the Union
svailed nothing to protect the soil that
gave psrmanency TO the Union. The
nsme snd family Of Washington offered
no protection from the assaults Of these
fanatics"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-17

OLD BRowN.-Brown was evidently a
mad man. Some years ago he visited
New York, and, we are informed, shad-
owed forth with careful secresy, to few
persons, a plan Of running of slaves from
the near plantations to the Allegheny
Mountains. where they might form earth
works for defense, aud subterranean log
forts. as points d appui from which to
carry on further operations. He was not
successful in getting single person to
approve his project. He impressed those
to whom he addressed himself as Q WIS.,
ioaary man, whose brain had become
morbidly affected by his sufferings and
achievements in Kansas, and no one ever
believed that he would attempt the mad
schemes be was brooding over. But it is
now certain that he has contemplated
them for two years or more.
There are two considerations proper to
be expressed in connection with this I'M
fortunate affair, viz. : That it has just
the degree Of importance that attaches to
a riot instigated by mailman who could
persuade only twenty other madmen to
ioin him; this is the full extent of conse-
ouence to which it is entitled. The other
consideration is, that slave instruction
is not among the things that can ever
obtain any countenancs with the people
of the Northern States. It would seem
absurd to advance this second suggestion,
bat for the fact that there are men In the
South As mad on fancy of Northern ag
erosion, a. ever old Brown was on that
of slave liberation. Of the possibility
of insurrection at any time. Southern
journals may be presumed to know more
and better than ourselves.-N y Cen
fury.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-17

TIE Pro-SIavery Democracy gain one
United States Senator BY eold-b FLOODED
assassination. They have. BY the con.
vincing logic of the pistols. gained the
seat hitherto occupied BY Brodsrick. The
Republicans gains three United States
Senators by the honest votes Of the pso.
pie Of Pennsylvania, Ohio. and Minnssots.
Msssrs. Biglsr. Pugh and Shields viii be
replaced BY opponents Of Slavery Exiss.
sion. rs
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-17

When 10 plant like a hog? When il
begins to root.-Exehdngs.
And when is it like a soldier ? When
It begins to shoot-S. Louis Bulletin.
And when is it like an editor
When il begins to blow.-BOrdsr Star.
And when is it like an old Fogy ?
When it goes to sosd.-Kasaas Journal.
And when Is il like Black Rspubli.
can? Whsn it lies low."-Zeou. Her.
aid. - ..a
And when is il like the Democrats
election ? Knsas. Just after tbs December
election ? When It ''lies low" never to
rise again. 7i
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-17
AUTUMN.

Rrday a. gold is the chestnut tree,
When the Autumn passes BY;
No bleak wind erisps The silent sea,
Which is as blus a. = maiden'S eye.
Ths yellow sun through the forest lssves
DtopI q thread Of dancing light;
Young children sing mid the barley Shsavss,
And shOut At the swallows fight.
Yefsar:h is lonely; The woodland sers,
And the IOftly murmuring foam,
Seem ever to bring to the listening ear,
Sweet songs Of al unknown home.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-17
JERRY, THE GIANT KILLER.
BY MOTHER GOOSE.

BY MOTHER GOOSE.
Who killed the Little Giant
"i,S said Jeny Black.
my pamphlet broke his back,
81 killed the Little Giant"
Who saw him diet
"l,"sAid George Pagh.
With hsllabsllso,
81 saw him de- 81. 60
Who Wovs bis shroudi
al" said Seward Bill,
ala the 'irsprsssibIs min.'
81 woTe his Ihfoud."
Who dug his gravel
a." said Long Abe.
with my shovel and spade,
81 dug bis grave"
Who carried him to the TonbsI
~" said the Convsntioa,
ellis name didn't mention,
al carried him to the TOmbS"
Who VISA chief mourneri
T."said John FOrnsy,
''on that dOlsful journey,
81 was chief mourner."
Who the pArSoni
'.T,"Isid Ward BseehsT.
Ths Republican preacher.
81 was the paFIon."
Who played the dirEsi
al" said the Harper,
"In my sopy-ight sharper,
al played the diTEs."
Who tOllsd the benz
a." said Charles SumnsE
"Let him quietly Ilunbsr,
81 tollsd the bell"
AAd all the vile demaEogusI
Stood weeping around,
When, with Little Dug's hopes,
ThsirI went under the ground.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-17
nm. al tha assistant famale teachers In

One Of the assistant female teachers in
one of the public schools. undertook to
chastise q little urehin, . few days ago,
and the little scamp raised her garments
and took refuge beneath her hoops. She
was compelled to sgres to . truce. before
the impudent little chap would come out.
Cincinaah Commercial.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-17

1t is said to be imprudent for young
men to marry before they are able t0sup-
port wives and We are not sure that It
is quite prudent for young women to mar
~ before they can support husbsnds.-
Prentice. H
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-17

Three free negroes, named Berry, stols
two horses, in one Of the upper Counties.
last week, and escaped across the Ohio.
The owner and his friends went the same
day black Berrying. but we have not
learned with what success.-Lou jour.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-17

RELIEF AT LAsT.-It is just announced
that Thackersy has finished his story.
1.-THE Virginians. This is an occasion
for thanks, and we hope he will rest
awhile before he begins another like 1t.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-17

TIE OLD LINE Vino MovExExT.-
A correspondent says The Hon. Wash.
ington Hunt and others interested in Sc
curing the nomination of Mr. Edward
Bates, of Me-, to the Presidency. are in
Washington, prosecuting their purpose.
The National 1ntslligsneer hss consented
to support the ticket.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-17

Brown, (Artsmus Ward, of the
Cleveland Plsindssler, has for his last
squib: ave advise active Democrats to
avoid newspapers for few days. Adopt
9 more cheerful style Of residing. We
are perusing the New Testament"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-17

John Bragg. an Illinois Locofoco. says
be is willing to follow Mr.. Douglas.-
Bragg is right to follow master. We
have always heard that Bragg is good
dop."-LogisviHe Journal.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-17

It is sail that Convention in Egypt.
Ill, have instructed their Delegate TO
go in" for Andrew Jackson, for tie
next Presidency.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-17
REDPATHs "REMINISCENCES OF
OLD BROWN.

OsawatOmie Brown as Seen in Kansas.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-11-17
Misttuantuus,

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