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The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-05-28
The Gold Mines.

Instead of an influx of the precious
metal from Pixies Peak, there is only re-
ports of great suffering, distress aud law
lessness on the part Of the recent emigra-
ton. That there is gold to be found
there is settled matter; but so far, it
seems to have been obtained in limited
quantities, no express arrivals being her.
aided, as in the days Of the California ex-
element. bringing in "half a million
of gold dust" The dust stays where it
is found. Energy and labor will develop
the real resources of the gold regions, and
may open up an inexhaustible amount of
mining wealth, but this will take time.
The class Of emigranis who have gone
to the, mines this Spring, to great ex-
tent, were seized with fever for the sud
den acquisition of riches. They could
not brook delay and toll. Not a few Of
them, starting out without proper fore
thought, have found themselves out of
provisions before reaching their destina-
ton, and turn back, dismayed by the hard
shirs they fancy in store for them, and by
the rumors of "no gold" 1t is better for
the gold region that they have turned
back. They are not the men to develop
all the natural resources of new country,
to found new and prosperous State. A
floating population of transient miners,
floating vagabonds and gamblers, may
swell the voting list of Territory. but
their presence is curse. They will in
stitnte the ballot box frauds which were
common in the earlier political days OF
California, and interfere with the Just ad
ministration of government.
Separated as the gold region is from
eastern Kansas, by plains which are
worthless for agricultural purposes, it
should have q separate governmental Or
ganization. It's voters are bound by no
more unity of interest to eastern Kansas,
than to Missouri. They are essentially a
separate people, and upon the principle Of
squatter sovereignty, should make their
own laws, and elect their own officers.
Upon the principle of justice, as they have
a Territorial population emitting them to
a separate organization. they should be
permitted to set up for themselves, and
form their own institutions in their own
way, subject to no interference by eastern
Kansas. neither interfering with the po-
litical movements Of this portion of the
Territory.
The Wyandott Constitutional Conven-
ton should not hesitate to draw q line be-
tween eastern and western Kansas, and
make the western boundary oftheir State
not more than two hundred miles from
the eastern border. This would leave
western Kansas to shift for ITSELF and es-
tablish government for themselves.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-05-28
DOUGLAS COUNTY. K. IT,
May 23d, 1859. {

G. w. BRowN, Eso.-DEAR SIR
The statement in the Republican of the
18th inst, does me great injustice, mas
much as it represents me as acting with
duplicity, and for the advantage Of the
present federal administration.
l did say that the Democracy in the
Territory, especially south oftbe Kaw, had
no hope Of success except upon the basis
of the Big Springs movement. Had |
been talking with a Republican, I would
have said the same ofthe Republican par
ty, as that was distinctly my opinion
The spirit OF my remark was, that the
success Of any party in the Territory
must be substantially based upon the
principles Of the Big Springs platform
II | am not misinformed, the truth of this
position is virtually acknowledged by the
proceedings Of the Osawatomie Conysn-
ton.
AS N the other part Of the converse
ton, there is an equal misappreheusiou.
/ knew that you had been charged with
being secretly in favor Of the administra-
ton. said that whatever might be the
truth in that respect, had no such de-
sign. My cbiefobjection 10 the proceed.
ings of the Democratic Convention at
Tecumseh, was the failure to denouIee
the Kansas policy Of Mr.. Buchanan, as |
thought that was q matter Of too serious
import to be passed over in silence by a
convention of the people Of the Territory.
Il is only justice to you. 70 say that il /
had ever had any misgivings on the sub
ject, your frank and cordial cooperation
in the proceedings at Big Springs would
have satisfied me Of your sincerity in OPP
position to the Buchanan policy and par
ty. Il Is utterly untrue and unjust to re-
present the Big Springs movement IS
having any sinister object whatever. ln
purposes are distinctly made known 10
the resolutions adopted. Upon them l
stand always and everywhere. and ! doubt
not this Is the feeling Of all who particl-
pated in the proceedings.
j left Big Springs immediately after
the convention adjourned. and did not
know / had been placed in nomination
until / saw the announcement in the last
number of your paper. As the conven..
ton ut 0sawstomie has adopted liberal
and national platform, las ! sln informed9
the object ofthe Big Springs movement
may well be considered as having been
accomplished, Itherefore request you TO
withdraw my name from the list OF can
didstes. Very respectfully.
FRED. T. STANTON.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-05-28
1.,,.., f,,,,s N. w,,..

On the outside of the present issue we
publish an article from the Leavenworth
Ledger of the 18th. giving the latest in.
telligence, up to that date, from the gold
region.
We are pleased to be able to present
our readers with more gratifying news,
which we condense from the Cherry
Creek Pioneer. We published. some
time since, an announcement of the death
of its editor, John s. Merrick. which it
gives US pleasure to correct
Under date of April %. 1859. he states
that, until within the last twenty days,
the mountain SHOWS have prevented sue
cessful prospecting; but, since that time,
reliable reports of rich mountain diggings
have come in.
On all the streams flowing from the
mountains Forth Of the Platte canon,
float gold may be found in the beds and
bars. but not any distance in the banks,
justifying the inference that their noun
tain sources must be rich in gold. In
proof of it, shot gold has been found for
distance of Is miles back of Boulder
Greek canon.
One gulch has been found yielding five
dollars per day to the man, with the
rocker; and reports of ten dollar diegings
have come in IS having been struck north
of that canon.
Californians admit that every indica-
ton of gold. north of Clear Creek canon,
equals that of California. The editor
thinks the reports of gold have been ex-
aggerated, but believes that energetic
prospecting will develop rich diggings.
The names of the mines are as follows ::
Spanish Diggings, Dry Creek. Plum
Creek, Lopge Creek, Clear Creek, Vas
ques' Fork, Thompson's Fork, South
Park, &c.
The weather was yet too cold for sue
cessful mining in the mountains, but the
miners are satisfied with their prospects
and sangnine as to rich diggings in the
summer. The smallness of the particles,
and the scarcity CT water, are the him
draDce to ordinary mining, rendering the
mountains the main dependence.
AGRICULTURAL PRosPEcTs AT first
sight. the soil of the prairies presents a
discourasing aspect to the farmer, and he
looks upon the bottom lands as his only
resource. But gentlemen familiar with
the country, from Fort Bridger to Las
Vegas. consider the soil preferable to
that Of New Mexico, where grain and
vegetables grow well. Irrigation will be
necessary in some places, but, for the pre-
sent, the bottom lands will suffice for ag-
ricultural purposes.
Almost the entire length of Cherry
Creek, rich prairie lands can be found, and
along the base of the mountains are as
beautiful tracts as can be found any
where.
GOLD DUsT.-For the last twenty days
Messrs. St. James and St. Vrains have
taken in $1o7 Mr.. Aubren has $243.-
R. D. Wootton says he could have taken
in 81 900 in dust, if he had had -four
coffee, sugar, &c.
Denver City contains one hundred and
fifty houses, with at least one hundred
and fifty under contract. It has one no.
tel open and FIVE others building; five
stores, two saloons, and one bakery, near
ly completed. 1t is the county seat o
Arrapahoe county, and has court hous,
in process of erection, 20 by 40 feet. TIL,
town is said to be hourishing.
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For he Htraii Of Freedom.
The ysy-Hzwksr.

WEST PoINr. Mo-, May 2lst, 1859.
ED. HERALD or FREEDoM Your tale,
called the Jay Hawker, now in process Of
publication, meets with great favor in
these parts. It walks into the select
with hundred and twenty tbunderbolt
power 1t 10 destined to live forever.
and shed aworid Of Fight upon<this and
succeeding generations, on the origin Of
the troubles In southeastern Kansas.
You will probably, ere long. begin to
think that the quandam borderrufiAn rule
in Kansas, was. in the language Of the
immortal SAncho Psuza, mere starts and
cheese cakes" in comparison with the
Preys. SIys and Kanes Of this unrivalied
legend. Very respectfully. IND
BORDER RUFFIAN.
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Heading a CONSPIRACY.

Ae4oioe Oonsp1acy.
Some men are born great, Others have
greatness thrust upon, Others aspire to
greatness by bodybuilding. The theo-
logical student of the Republican. takes
the latter course. He has discovered a
new conspiracy against the freemen Of
Kansas. the design Of which is to make
it slave State or keep it slave Terri
tory. If the conspiracy succeeds, its cost
to the people he puts at 100000.
His proof Of the charge is this: 1t is a
Democratic doctrine that the Constitution
carries slavery into the Territories. and
maintains it in spite of the will of the
people of the Territory. "With this
view," he adds, "the slaveholder'sright Of
property in his slaves is as complete and
absolute az any mans right of property
in anything can be-" As cora.lary, he
adds, that "The State cannot take mans
horse from him without paying for it;
neither can he take his slave" Hence
the people can abolish slavery only 'by
paying the full cash value Of every slaue
liberated"
The parallel fails to justify the conclu-
sion. For while the State cannot take a
mans horse from him without paying for
it. it cannot prohibit his right to own
horses. The principle of compromising
an individual for property taken from
him by the State for public use, is based
on the assumption that the individual ha;
an inalienable right to hold such property
and merely transfers his ownership in the
particular piece Of property to the State
for public use. Hence. the State may buy
up the slaves belonging to individuals
but it cannot abridge their right to owl
slaves, if slave-property stands on the
same basis as other personal property.
The Wyandott Convention may vot'
to buy up all the horses or all the slaves
in the Territory, but admitting the basis
of Thacher's argument to be correct, they
cannot prohibit the ownership Of eithe
slaves or horses. To buy up the slaves
would be just as sensible proposition, 81
far as freeing the Territory from slavery
is concerned, as to attemptto suppress thu
sale of liquor by buying up the stock o
liquor. seller, and yet permitting him t.
purchase another stock. The slave holde
may sell his slaves to the State day an'
buy more tomorrow, if his vested RICH
to hold slaves is admitted TO be as sacret
as his right to own horses.
The conspiracy, if it means anything
comprises recognition of slavery as lega
institution on the soil of Kansas as lon;
as the Constitution of the United State
is the law of the land. The bosh about
tax of 100000 may do as the only stool
in trade of an uneasy politician, who i
, emulous of the honor of Saving Kansas,
but it neither makes good point sgains
the Democracy nor helps the cause of free
dom.
The Free State platform embodies tn
right principle, that the Constitution doe
not carry slavery with it wherever it goel
, but that slavery is creature of local law
, and takes the unequivocal position ths
slavery should be excluded from Kansa
by Constitutional prohibition.
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To Subscribers.

~ When the term for which subscribers re-
eeiyins their papers By mail or at the POST office
is out or nearly so, We convey the intelligence by
n cross at the end Of their names, like the one
at the commencement of this notice. This will
give all n fair opportunity to know when their
time is up. and serve as an invitation to renew
their subscriptions.
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The Legislature of California has reiin-
qnished by q late act, six southern coun-
ties to the United States, and erected
them into Territory BY the name Of
Colorado. 1t is proposed. also, to erect
the SIX counties north of the fortieth de-
gree Of latitude. into separate Territory.
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Greeley may be disinterested patriot,
but his counsels in regard to Kansas have
been such, from the first, as TO induce us to
suspect his judgment. Coming in now,
and claiming the honors of the Kansas
victory, we more than suspect his honesty.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-05-28

Or The State of Maine has so amend
ed its law in reference to witnesses, that in
the trial Of civil actions. the husband and
wife of either party shall be deemed COM
pstent witnesses, when the wife is called
to testify BY or with the consent Of her
husband, and the husband by or with the
consent Of his wife; and that the defend
ant, in criminal prosecutions may be q
competent witness.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-05-28

or The whols number Of members
present at the recent session of the Pres
byteisn fold schooD General Assembly
at Indianapolis. was $50. Rochester
New York, vassslected as the next place
Of meeting. 'fi
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-05-28

9 Gen VIM. Walker. Of iillibuster
notoriety. with 900 men. has arrived at
Acapulco from San Francisco. It was
supposed their destination is southern
Mexico.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-05-28

or The Mississippi river at Ksokuk
is at food height covering the bottoms
and still rising The Pod records arse
Of 3wo fsst on The 18th add lssh inst.
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Here shall the Press the Peoples hts maintain
UaaH'd BY party, and unbribed BY gain,
Pledged but to Truth, TO Liberty aad Law,
No Favorsways rs. and Fear shall ave.
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LAWRENCE. KANSAS.

SATURDAY MORNING, NAY 2s. 1859.
TERMs.-.sa.oO PER ANNUM. IN ADVANCE
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-05-28
A Letter from Hon. F. P. Stanton.

1t gives us pleasure to lay before our
readers the following frank and manly
letter from Hon. F. p STANTON, in replyto
the misrepresentation of the Lawrence
Republican
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-05-28

0r Col. Sam. Pike. of Kentucky, has
Just started his forty ninth paper, at Mt.
Sterling Ky. gst4 ,.,sr.l...s. !.
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6Er The post-ofice Of s.. Joseph will
be irregular distributing ofics after the
lat Of July.
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PLATFORM.

.Hlsreas. Since the orRaaisation Of the Terri
tori Of Kansas, the DemOcratic party has been
in control Of the Legislative and Executive De-
parfmenfs Of the Government. and,
Whereas. 1t has used these powers which
should have been exerted TO foster and sustain.
oply TO Cypress our people; violated every prin-
sipls IL claimed V sdvecsts; prstsetsa sndsup,
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had no hope of carrying any of the coun-
ties bordering on the Missouri river. They
made with the Douglas delegation, the
issue of popular sovereignty and victory,
or Congressional sovereignty and defeat
Thacher and Phillips could not consent
to adopt the cast-off garments Of Democ-
racy for the sake Of present success.
The Convention met at o'clock on
Wednesday, when the report from the
platform committee was that they were
making progress, but would probably
present two separate reports. The mem
bers amused themselves BY discussing q
motion to restrict speeches to 80 minutes
in length.
HIP. johnson, Of Leavenworth county,
then moved that the Convention adopt
the Philadelphia platform as its basis. fol-
lowing it up with speech seemingly in
earnest, but sarcastic in its tone. The
discussion wore on till nearly IL O'Clock,
when the Chairman announced that the
committee would report in Eve minutes
and that the report would be unanimous.
At last the Chairman of the committee
reported the platform unanimously as fol-
lows:
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-09-05
Observation-Disclosures.

We can commence our regular Monday bulletin
with favorable mention. We have had take it all
in all, week of charming weather. The mornings
and evenings have been cool, the nights pleasant,
bracing and breezy, and although the midday suns
have sent forth rays which made the shady sides Of
the streets altogether desirable have got along
well as could be expected considering the season.
The sixth part of the month of September expires
to-day; and as September is usually remarkably
pleasant month in New Orleans--cear, bright and
balmy-we do not see why its auspicious commence.
ment should not continue until its close.
The business OF the city, taking it in all its branches,
although not great comparatively speaking is greater
than ever before at this season of the year. Our
great staple Is coming in freely and unusual activity
pervades all the Departments of trade, and enlvens
all our thoroughfares. We have never yet seen 30
many people-so many strange faces-in the city, at
the commencement Of autumn, and it has been our
agreeable fortune to be here many summers and
many autumns. Still, Notwithstanding the facts Of
the present. and the indications Of the future dc
not care about any great rush of the unacclimated
before the goth Or 25th.
So far as the prospects Of trade are concerned
| they never we're so fattering With money in abun
dant supply for all legitimate transactions with boun
tfu harvests Of all our leading agricultural products
with the best market on the continent, and witt
merchants of nnequaled credit and solvency ant
facilities there is every reason to justify the assertion
that the business Of the now on the very eyt
of opening will exceed that Of all previous seasons
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PoNTcHARrRA1N RAILROAD.

Messrs Editors trust that this road, having &C.
complshed its long INTENDED dividend, will now give
some attention to the convenience Of the large travel
which daily passes over it, and provide such accom-
modations as are imperatively demanded.
In the first place, to appropriate much larger
space at the depot in the city, and providing at least
sufficient quantity Of benches for the ladies and
children and permit no such economy as renting out
room for other purposes that should be for passen
gers.
Again, the shed at the lake end could be much i'm.
Proved and if it is intended put sashes in the
openings, hope it will be done at once, as the sub
scriber has had practical demonstration that in
rain storm the aforesaid shed is about.as good pro
lection as q sieve.
Another great nuisance is the terrible long walk
every one must take from the cars to the boat, ex
posed either to the sorchng rays of the MONDAY sun
drenched by the rain. 1t is cruel sight to look
upon invads and the aged thus exposed. This can
be remedied by extending sheds from the depot tc
the landing of the boats and should be done at
The Company will be only looking to It's own in
terests by attending to these remarks, for although
people will but grumble great deal and make nc
appeal directly, still where there is SO much smoke
there must be some fire. Aas@
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Domestic Intelligence.
The Regatta at Pass Christian

The Regatta at Pass Christian.
Pass CHRISTIAN, Sept. 3.-The fifteen mile match
race between the sailing yachts Elephant and
Adeona, for five hundred dollars side, came off here
today.
The race was won by the Elephant, in two hours
and forytwo minutes, beating the Adeona four min
utes and half,
Only light breeze prevailed during the race.
I'VE are indebted for the above report to Mr.. R. W.
Barnes, the gentlemanly and efficient manager Of the
Southern Telegraph Office, in this city.]
SOUTHWEST Pass, Sept. 3.-The brig West Indies,
Capt. Joyey four days from Ruatan Island, has ar
rived here with cargo of fruit trees, ETC., consigned
to II. Rodewald y Co.
Warrington Items
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3.-It is reported that orders
will go out tomorrow to General Harney, at Van.
couvers Island nstructng him that the island Of San
Juan belongs to the United States, and that the mat
ter admits of no compromise.
Mr.. Wright, our Minister at Berlin, reports to the
State Department that there are no American citizens
in the Prussian army.
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THE REGA AT MISSISSIPPI City TODAY
We commend to everybody who can possibly tear
themselves from city engagements the wisdom of a
soourn amid the delights with which nature and the
accomplished proprietors of Barnes Hotel surround
the visitor to Mississippi City. Especially should
everybody be there to day. for Barnes Hotel gives
grand regatta, and the sport and excitement will be
tremendous, and Mississippi City the liveest burgh
on the Gulf coast, or the Atlantic either. We &C.
knowledge courteous invitation to be "present at
the regatta and to remain as long thereafter suits
our convenience" We are sorry we cannot go !;
could we it would suit pleasure if not our con-
venience stay at Barnes Hotel the balance Of the
season. The regatta will doubtless call together a
strong fleet as the advertisement in this paper an-
nounced that elegant prizes would be offered
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FURTHER BY THE STEAMSHIP ARAGo.

LIVERPOOL, Aug. 24.-The sales Of Cotton during
the three business days since the sailing Of the Africa
amount to II 900 bales, of which 1000 were taken
by spectators and 1.4oo by exporters.
Some authorities say that the prices of inferior
qualities are easier, but quotations generally un'
changed. Middling Orleans closed at I'd, and Mid
ding Uplasds l3-l6d.
The advices from Manchester continue to be of a
less favorable character. The demand for goods and
yarns was less animated.
The market, however, although quiet, closed
steady the prices Of last week being generally main
| tanned.
LIVERPOOL, Aug. 24.--Richardson, Spence Co
/ report -four closed generally with declining ten
dency. They quote American Flour at l0s 3d. to LIS
Corn closed firm, and holders demand an advance o.
Cd. Yellow and Mixed Corn is quoted at IS. Cd. t
IS. Sd. White Corn, Is. to Is. Cd per GENITAL. Bee
closed dull. Pork also closed dull, without matera
change in the quotations Of last week. Bacon coset
dull Lard closed quiet but steady at previous quo
tations Sugar closed dull. Coffee closed firm q
previous quotations. .