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The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19
Hol for Pixies Peak!

Hol for Pixies Peak There is soon to
be an immense migration. especially from
on. Western States, 10 the new FL Dorado
pbe extensive failure of crops in 1858, the
universal sressure of debt, the leH prices
realized or promised for the fruits of the
husbandman' 5 labors, the deafness Of enter
prise. the absence of thrift, render such
mioration inevitable. There is scarcely a
village west of Ohio in which some are not
fitling Tor and waiting the day when start
may be prudentlY made for the neighbor-
hood of Pixies Peak. We shall be disap
pointed If less than fifty thousand persons
start for the new gold diggings within the
current year Many go 70 dig. perhaps IS
many to speculate on the presumed necessi-
ties, or fancies, or vices, of the diggers.-
Liquors, tobacco. implements of gambling,
DC, &c, viii be sent along in profusion,
while food. clothing, animals, metals, de-,
DC, will be dispatched in quantities. Ii
the Pacific Railroad were this day compile
ted on the central route, We are confident
that the eastern third of it would pay fair
interest on It's needful cost, during the year
1859.
Not the needy, the bankrupt, the thrift
less only, but thousands who have good
everything essential to human comfort, will
swell the current that sets so strongly to-
ward the new Land of Gold. The accounts
likely to reach US of the starving of cattle
and freezing of men around and this side of
Pixies Peak, will not arrest this migration !;
why should we hope that our -emonstran
ces, were we inclined to make any, would
prove more effective ? But no--let every
man follow the bent of his own genius,
though that lead him to some point within
the shadow of Pixies Peak. Repentance is
wholesome though not fascinating exer-
else, and to know ones self fool is otter
the beginning of wisdom. Many a man
who has spent his little all in wild goose
chase for gold, has returned to the shelter
of the roof-trees that covered his cradle, so
ripened in experience, and so replete with
the wisdom that is taught by suffering, that
the evening of his days passed far more
contentedly. happily, on the wages of day
labor, than they would have done on mod
est patrimony had he never learned by pri-
vation to appreciate the blessedness of a civ
ilized home. So, friends who are tired oi
the tame ways of plodding, everyday in
dustry, Ho for Pixies Peak !-N., 7. Tfi-
6une.
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19
Proposition to Build Railroad to Salt
Lake

The Washington correspondent of the
New York Courier says that Mr.. Lander
proposes to build railroad from Pacific
City, on the MISSOURI, the mouth OF
Platte River, to Salt Lake City, for $4,000
per mile, provided that he is allowed to I'M
pert his rails without duty, and be assign
ed one section of land for each ten miles OF
the route; or, paying the duties on the rails,
he offers to do the same work for $4,000
per mile, with the same allowance of land.
The distance is LOO miles. AT the first
rate, the total cost would be FIVE million five
Hundred thousand dollars; at the second
eleven million.
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19

The Washington correspondent of The
Evening Post says:
THE Republican Senators and Represent
atives of this Congress have opened a sub
scription paper, which was speedily filled
up, for the purpose of raising between $500
and 5000 to purchase magnificent service
of plate, to be presented to the venerable
Joshua R. Giddings as testimo nial of their
appreciation of his public labors in the coun-
cils of the nation. These labors have ex-
tended through twenty years. Several Dem
ocrats are among the subscribers, and 9TH
ers from the same party desired 10 contri-
butte, but did not wish to have their names
appear. Such subscriptions were declined.
as the names of all donors are to be inscri-
bed upon the plate, with suitable inscrip-
ton in addition
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19
CARTs For GoLD HUkrERs.-There was

CARTS FOR GOLD HUNTERs-There was
yesterday upon our streets a novel sight
something that the oldest travellers over the
plains had never seen. It was a cart drawn
by an OK in harness. There is not piece
of iron of any description about the cart.
The whole cost o. cart, OK and harness, was
S58, and with it man can carry from ten
to hfteen hundred pounds, all depending
upon the rim of the OK. These carts are
certainly the best contriyances for gold hunt
ers to move over the prairies with speed
and certainty, that we have ever seen. and
we feel quite confident that they will be
used by the emigration in large numbers
Kansas City Journal Z bIs
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19

SPAIN PRoTEsrs AGAINST THE SALE OF
CUBA-Opportunely for an intelligent judg-
ment on the, $50. 600, 600 proposition, We
have authentic information that the Spanish
government viii repel our advances for the
purchase of Cuba with scorn and indigna-
tion The ministry have declared an inex-
orable resolution to this effect, and they are
sustained by the unanimous vote of the pop
ular representatives. After this demonstra-
ton. will any man persist in the attempt TO
acquire Cuba by the means proposed in the
Senatorial caucus? If in the face of an in
dignant remonstrance from the Spanish ma
ton, Congress shall determine to deposit the
$50. 900 900 with the Executive. Black Re-
publican journals may well assert that the
money is intended for some other object than
the purchase of Cuba Washington States.
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19

DEMocRAcY.-The grossest frauds. in con-
nection with the Oregon and Washington
War Debt, have been brought TO light by
the House Committee on Military Affairs
The whole debt, as reported by the Govern
ment agents, is about S6 .Oo0. 600, of which
the Committee assert that not more than
about one million is Justly due. Some of
the charges by which this difference is made
are most outrageous. Pistols are charged
at S55 each; muskets at-61e5; oats at So
Dushel hay at Sf20 a&to1f, and other
things in proportion. BY thisinsestigation,
the somewhat considerable sum of from
four to FIVE millions will be saved to the
Treasury. a eaa = re''s
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19
Administrator's Sale.

TTHE undersigned will offer at public sale, on
Il Saturday, the 10Th day of March, next, be-
tween the hours of 10 o'clock A. N. and P. ", Of
said day, the following property belonging to the
estate of William Reynolds, deceased to Wit:
Three yoke of cattle, one COW, one breaking plOw,
one wagon, one feather bed, one sow and six pigs
Sale to take place on the premises. three miles
east of Emporia. -.-.-
Terms OF SALE-One-third cash in hand; the
rest six months credit, with approved security.
gTzEka IS z. G. HOLT,
Feb. l9, 1S59-3W administrators.
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19

The kind and affable department Of Gov.
Medary, his respectful conduct toward the
Legislature. his prudent management OF Sc
rious and exciting questions of public pol
icy. and his evident desire to keep within the
appropriate duties of bis. Office, are SO unlike
what the people have beenacc1stomed to from
his predecessors, that, if he pursues the
same eonciliatory and prudent course which
be has 50 happily commenced. be win be.
and Justly so. the most popular Governor
Kansas has ever had -Laursnee Rescu5li-
can.
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19
wiped out.

- It viii be gratifying TO all to know that
the bill .viping ont the old bogus statutes OF
1885, aad large portion OF those OF 1857,
b.. become law These laws wers made
stw;n-a5isrs from Missouri and many of
--,bsoa were disgrace to a civilized country
Step by step thework of those who sought,
N IN forp,er days, to enslave rs by usurpation,
! and the blaekest deeds that ever disgraeed
ANY COUNT =. civilized or unciyilized, rs dis
: appearing, sud we are now enabled to see
e how well the threat, eve win subdue you. y
Is being carried out. The people of Kan
sas should ever hold the Legislature of the
winter of 1859 in grateful remembrance for
this most righteous act. They have suf-
fered everything from these bogus laws. and
those who made them. They have been
robbed, insulted, imprisoned, and impoEer-
ished By the invaders of her fair soil. but
thank God. day light has broken upon the
horizon. and the day of jnstice and retribu-
tion is fast approaching. every dog has
his day.' land tho days of such men as At
-.chison, Caihoan, Leeompte. Cato and Titus
are ndmbersd.. The dark and gloomy days
: of crime and bloodshed, instituted by these
men, backed by Douglss in the Senate. and
bv the whole power.OfsPierce's Administra-
tion, are over, and the panorama moves on
to more pleasant scenes. !Tints of beauty
now appear on the canvas, and We behold a
young, free, and happy people, struggling
for the rights of humanity, and for justice.
1.-The people always conquer ard hence
it is that the foul plots and schemes Of these
..tyranls have been thwarted. To the peo-
pie of Kansas, and to none others, belongs
the honor of having saved her from slavery
and disgrace. They viii have their reward
Let the people come up on the fourth Mon
day of March next, and vote for a Constitu-
ton, and in less than a year from this time
We viii be admitted into the Union, If JUS
tice is done US, as free and independent
State, and then indeed wiz we have freed
ourselves from the lastlgrasp of Border Ruff.
Eanism. 7 Eg-. 80
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19

The members of the Legislature and cit
liens of Lawrence gave Gov. Medary a
plimentary supper at the Eldridge House
in that city on the evening of the 9th inst.
1t was largely attended and general good
feeling prevailed. Guess the Governor has
come to the conclusion that the abolition
ists'' are not such bad set of folks after
all. In short speech on the occasion the
Governor said:
He had been among the people but few
weeks, and had simply endeavored to do his
duty. In his course as an Executive officer
he could know nothing about politics and
politicians, but must simply DO his duty
faithfully, according to law. Applause.
Although he had political principles which
he cherished as arden:ly as any man, still
he was the Governor of the people and not
of party"
We hope the Governor may remain with
us so long as he continues in the straight
forward and manly course which he has
been pursuing since his arrival here.
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19
Administrator,s Notica

NOTICE is hereby given that letters of Admin.
~ istration have been granted the undersigned
by the Clerk of the Breckinridge County Court,
in vacation, on the Estate of William F. Grove.
late of BreekinTidge county, deceased, bearing
date the twelfth day of February, A. D. 1855
Therefore. all persons having claims against said
estate are required to exhibit them for allowance
within one year from the date of said letters, or
they may be precluded from any benefit Of said
estate; and if not exhibited within three years,
they will be forever barred.
GEORGE F. GROVE,
febi9-3wz iS5sE-1Eg . vs. -AdminishateF
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19

NEwATLASFIc TELEGRAPH-The Paris
corr spondent of the Boston journal says
that in an interview few days since with
several English capitalists, the Emperor ex-
pressed his confidence in the proposed lay
ing of a telagraphic cable between France
and America. the termination of which Is to
be the City of Boston. The company is BE-
ing formed, and the whole affair will be car
red into execution as rapidly as possible,
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19
The New York Indian Lands Open fo1
Settlement.

a telegraphic despatch from Mr.. Parrott
to Mr.. VIM. Hutchison, of this city. states
that the bill opening the New York Indian
lands to settlement, passed the House of
Representatives on the Sd instant. 1t had
already passed the Senate. The bill provides
that Improvements shall date from the time
of settlement This news will be highly
gratifying to a large number of our readers
IN Southern kansas.-LaWrence Republican.
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19

DEMOCRACY IN KAssAs BELOW. PAR
There are IN Kansas seven democratic pa
pers, (some of which, however, discIaim be-
ing administration papers. and sixtsen pa
pers that are anti-demeratic; and the anti
democratic papers are notoriously better sup
ported than the Democratic organs-hence
the newspapers OF the territory furnish ad-
ditional evidence ofthe deplorable fact, which
none regret more than ourself. that .sdemoc-
racy of any sort is below par in kansas. . - =
Westport Border Star.
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19

The Lawrence Daily Republican, of the
18th inst, contains list of the members
and officers of both branches of the Terri
torial Legislature, with their places of resi-
dence, politics, etc. In the House of Rep
resentatiyes. thirty nine put themselves down
as Republicans, and five as Democrats
The Democrats are W. Y. Roberts, of Wy
andott; F. Finch, of Jefferson county R.
B. Mitchell, of Linn county A. Barry, OF
Manhattan. and B. p. Ayros, of Linn eoun-
ty. Two are put down as Free State, and
one Jeffersonian Democrat Forty three
hail from Northern States, and six from
Southern States. Among them are fifteen
farmers, eleven lawyers, FIVE physicians,
five merchants, two spectators, two miners,
-one clergyman, dc. In the Council there
are eight Republicans, six Free State men.
two Independent, one Straight Democrat
one Douglas Democrat, and one Conserva
tive Fanatic. Three are farmers, FIVE law.
yers, four merchants. one printer, one gen
aeman, etc. Out of the sixty mine mem
bers and officers, forty seven are Republi
cans, leaving twenty-five to be divided
among the different factions. Does thi:
speak anything in favor of the organization
of the Republican party in Kansas p
Where's the s'H. Of F.l'
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19
The Amnesty Act.

Below we give bill which was passed
by both Houses of the Legislature and sign
ed by the Governor, which is intended to
put stop forever to the difficulties in South
ern Kansas. ''By cones are to beby cones, %
and it is to be hoped that all parties con-
cerned viii see that the provisions of this
law are faithfully carried out. s7
AN ACT to establish peace in Kansas.
Be Il enacted By the GoueTnor and legislative is
serabiy of the Territory Of Kansas ::
SECTIoN1. That criminal offence heretofore
committed in the counties of Lykins, Linn, Bour-
bon, McCiee, Allen, and Anderson, growing out of
any political differences of opinion, arising in
any way from such political differences of opinion
shall be subject to any prosecution on any com
plaint or Indictment in any court whatsoever in
this Territory.
SEC. g That ali criminal actions now commenced
growing out of political differences of opinion
shall be dismissed. $3.50
SEC. 3. This act to take effect and be in force
from and after its passage.
Passed both branches, February Ii, 1883.
Approved by me, this 1lth day of February,
1859. S. MEDARY, Governor.
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19
ne New Apportionment.

: We iay before our readers this week the
nev apportionment for the next Council
and House of Representatives Of Kansas.
The notorious "disfrsnehised district has
not been forgotten by the Legislature. as il
has an addition of two CounciImen. and
seven Representatives The apportiOnment
is rery fair oue Here it Is:
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19

Hon. Robert +. Walker. late Governor of
Kansas. says an exchange. has taken up bis
residence IN New. Jersey. He appears to
think there is favorable opening for him,
in the present complicated condition of poll
itics in that State, as candidate for q. s.
Senator. Stranger things have happened
than would be his election By the present
Legislature of New Jersey. But such an
event is far from probable. -
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19

NExr NATIoSAL FAIR.-A resolution pass
ed The United States Agricultural Society,
in session at Washington, to hold It's next
National Agricultural Fair in the Northwest,
provided pecuniary inducements are offered.
The leading competitors are Chicago, Indi-
annapolis. Peoria. st. Louis. Pittsburg and
Cincinnati
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19

COMING TO KAxsAs-The Detroit: Fri
6une states that il learns from various sec
tons of Michigan that very extensive en-
igration is to move toward Kansas early in
the spring. From Macombe and Oakland
counties, in particular. the outpoufing viii
be immense
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19

A man named Densmore, a stage-driver
On tho route between &c. Scott and .0saHat-
omie, was drowned in the Potawatomie river
near the latter place, lately, while attempt
ing to cross that stream when the water was
very high. st
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19

: Congress is still quarreling over Cuba
and the Pacific Railroad. Neither of these
measures will amount to anything this ses-
sion. A bill was reported by Mr.. Branch,
an the 94th ult., appropriating $50. ZOO, 900
to enable the President to conclude with
Spain treaty of amity, and for the settle
ment of all difficulties with her, including
the cession of Cuba. 1t also authorizes the
President, if be shall see fit, to advance this
sum, in advance of the ratification of the
treaty. This Cuba business is a grand
humbug-a mere electioneering scheme on
the part of the present corrupt Administra-
ton and its supporters. It is intended to
divert public attention from the vexed ques-
tons which have been before the country
for some time. The dough-face Democracy
have taken some positions on these ques-
ticns which they would gladly get out of,
and this is one of their schemes. They
think to bring this Cuba matter prominent
ly before Congress, and knowing that il
will finally fail in that body, they will then
raise ''great hue and cry against the Re-
publicans for causing its defeat, in hopes ot
thus covering up their past sins in part, by
dIrIcuIng PUBIC aruenrTon rom them. rue
game won't win. and we hope the people
will bear in mind that while the present
Democratic Congress have spent nearly hal
of the present session in discussing foolish
propositions for the acquisition of Cuba
for mere buncombe and electioneering pur
poses, that they are now asking for an extr;
! session in order to transact the busines:
which they should have transacted during
| the session which will close in few days
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19

+ During the year 1858. there were received
at the dead letter Office at Washington. Ie,-
495 letters, containing s59.sI3 ls. About
nine-tenths of this amount has been safely
restored to It's rightful owners. aosl =.
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19

New York papers announce the probable
resignation of Hon. Isaac Toucey, Secreta-
ry OF the Navy. on account of certain diff
culties in the Cabinet. - -
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19

Santa Anna, ex-dictator of Mexico, re-
sides in ST. Thomas, w. I. He has beau
tiful villa, and is said to be worth-incIu-
ding al his possessions about $40. COO, COG.
He seldom goes ont. aud then in gig of no
pretensiocs.
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19

The Spanish Ministry have declared thai
Spain viii never sell Cuba, and have protest
ed against the insulting hypothesis to the
contrary. implied in President Buchanan s
Message. ~
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19

A meeting for determining upon the time
and place of holding Territorial Republi-
can Convention was held in Lawrence on
the i2th inst. We have not learned the re.
suit of their deliberations.
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19

g The aggregate coal trade of the United
States amounts to upwards of eleven million
tons.
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19

Dr. Doy and Son. who are still in the
plstte county (Mo-l Jail. write to their
trends IN Lawrence that they are shameful
4y treated and grossly insulted by the Ruf-
fans of Platte City.
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19

:. A paper in Auburn. Alabama. has spread
its Tag With the name of Henay a. Wise,
Of Virginis. upon It for The Presidency.
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19
Taken I'M

DY the subscriber. living on Cottonwood. the.
D miles below Emporia, "a black bull, with Whit
back, about two years old. The owner can have
the property by calling and showing proof and
paving the charges : NAFHAN'L PARKER
EmHoYia, Feb. 10, IS59-3w 1900
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19
Notice I

; N0t1C6
NTILLIAM FARRAH having nssde IN sss,sJ5 s.sa.5.
w nent of all his property to the unaer.lg'diee H.
for the benefit of his creditors. those having
mands against the said Farsh, viii plsase pFesSa.
them for settlement: and all Who know tnen's-'
to be indebted 70 him viii pay the same %
]. II. Wilson Asslsuses
Emporia. Feb. l2tb.s fe59.-3w
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19

Kansas, the land of elections and consti-1
tutions, is to have some more elections. and
another constitution-and We sincerely hope
this viii put . finale to this constitution
making business. On the fourth Monday
of March next, the people are to meet at
their several voting places. and decide the
all-importsnt. question as to whether: they
will have constitution or not. In case a
majority of the people of the Territory shall
vote in favor of. a constitution, then on the
first Tuesday of June an election will be
holden for delegates to farme constitution
and State Government for the State of Kan
sas. This is Very important matter TO es-
cry voter in the Territory. The convention
bill is good and fair one, and has gone
through with all the forms of law. and re-
csived the signature of the Governor, thus
leaving no chance for those politicians who
desire TO perpetuate the Territorial Govern
ment, to pick flaws and quibble over small
points. And more than all this, it meets
with the appreciation of the people at large.
1t is useless for US at this time to produce
the many sound arguments which can be
brought forth to show the advantages to be
derived by the forming of a State Govern
ment for Kansas. and procuring her admis-
sion into the Onion at as early day as pos
sible. Peennfarily az well as politically, il
win be, benefit much desired, We believe
by large majority of the settlers of The
Territory. and as this is probably the las
constitution they viii be called upon t'
make and the one that will be the funda
mental law of the incoming State, it is inn
portant that every voter should have. han,
in it. Let every man thiukof this matter
and Be prepared to come up on the fourtl
Monday in March and cast his vote for
constitution. T..
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19

The Clssefaad PloindeaEer proposes to
get Cuba By swapping New England for her.
The Kanzas news., 1859-02-19
connfv Lina chnneed.

1t Is known TO most of our readers tissz
the southern line of this county has been
changed by tbe Legissasase which has juss
closed iss session at Lawrence. The south-
ern boundary line has been extended thres
miles south. The bin making this change
was introduced By Mr.. Learnard. one of the
Councilmen from the disfranchised district,
and passed both Houses by large majority,
and has received the signature of Gov Me-
dary.-Here is the bill:
AH ACT Defining the Boundary Line between
Madison and Breckenridge Counties, Kansas
: Be q enacted Jy Tie Governor and LegislafiCe Is
sessbfy Of tAe Territory ef kGRsas=
:. SECIEox /. That the boundary line between the
Counties Of Madison and breckenridge. in the Ter
ritcry Of Kansas, be and Is hereby established on
the township line between townships nineteen and
twenty ssn ss1 sas 5d .lz
This Act to take etieet.aad be in force from and
after its passage f-fsz - ~.sl.s=s.., - --f.
This change makes Breckinridge the bes.
county in the interior. In point of popu-
Iation. she is ahead of anything south of the
Kaw river. excepting, of course, the counties
that lie along that stream; and in point of wa
Ter, timber, and the fertility of her soil, is moi
excelled by any county in Kansas. There are
doubtless those in this and Madison counties
who were opposed to the change; but we firm
iy believe that majority of the citizens o.
both counties favored it, and are glad tha
it is made.@ Two sections of country
were divided BY a county line, whose inter
ests and feelings were identical-lhey are
now united. and We sincerely hope it viii
prove 10 the advantage of all concerned.