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The Kanzas news., 1859-04-23
Thoughtlessness of Mankind.

Astonishing fact, that all that mankind
acknowledge the greatest, they care about
the least; as first, on the summit of all great
ness, the Deity. 'Tis acknowledged He
reigns over all, is present always here, pre-
walls in each atom and each star, observes
as an awful Judge. claims infinite regard, is
supremely good-what then? Why, think
nothing at all about Himi There is Eterni-
ty; you have lived perhaps thirty years;
you are by no means entitled to expect so
much more life; you at the utmost viii very
soon die! What follows? Eternity
boundIess region; inextinguishable life;
myriads of Mighty and strange spirits; yis-
ions of God; glorious, horrors. Well, what
then? Why, think nothing at all about it!
There is the great affair, moral and religious
improvement. What is the true business
of life? To grow wiser. more pious, more
benevolent. more ardent. more elevated in
every noble purpose and action, to resem7
bic the Divinity? It is acknowledged; who
denies or doubts it? What then? Why,
care nothing at all about it! Sacrifice to
triaes the energies of the heart. and the
short and fleeting time allotted for divine at
tainmentsi Such is the actual course of the
world. What thing is mankind.-Fos-
ter's life and Correspondence.
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-23
The Bakers Bow.

The Jamaica l.. 1. J Farmer thus refers
to- the career of one whose praise is on ev-
cry tongue. s.-
tit is we'll known to many of cur read.
ers. that Mr.. Walter Nichols of this village,
was once baker in the city of Brooklyn
| 1t CHANGED that on time co-iaborer with
him was a lad of more than ordinary indus
try and tact. Ever faithful, he rapidly
gsined knowledge of his business and ev-
| erything seemed to point to his becoming 8
successful baker, but nothing more. But
Providence had for him wider field, and
one better fitted to develop his genius and
power. Born of poor parents and now faith
erless, he had no where to look for elevation
and maintenance in life, but to his own dill
igent exertions. One day he CHANGED to be
in the Navy Yard. at Brooklyn, and the
thought struck him that he would like to
enter the Navy. Being of energetic tenn
perament, with him to think was to act, to
desire was to strive. So going to the prop
er officer he applied for admission. The nov
city of seeing lad alone boldly asking for
a place often secured only by political pre-
ferences or by the entreaties of influential
friends, attracted at once the attention OF
the officer, and he inquired 'What can you
do?" The reply was prompt and decisive,
anything that any boy can.' He was
told to call again in a few days, and leaving,
he fastened to tell his mother the step he
had taken. She thought the matter mere
whim, and did not suppose it would accom-
plish anything. But the few days past and
the place was given to the enterprising lad.
Scarcely in his new position he began to
show marks of genius and aptitude which
outdid his associates, and step by step the
bakers boy rose to influence and rank
His aim was high, his courage undaunted,
his perseverance unfailing; and to-day he
stands among the highest in rank and most
influential in power of the great ones who
compose the United States Navy. Such in
brief is the career of William L. Hudson,
Commander of the q. s. steamer, Niagara,
the vessel whose recent arrival at Trinity
Bay caused greater thrill of enthusiastic
pleasure to swell American hearts than any
event since the Declaration of Independ-
ence."
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-23
Scene at a Slave Pen.

Mrs. Frances D. Gage, of st. Louis, has
been spending this winter in New Orleans
She visited one of the slave pens in that
city. Here is an extract from her descrip-
ton of what she saw:
In corner sat a :oung girl, straight
slender and fragile, with skin quite as white
as some of the tanned compilations of the
Middle States-not that tawny white that
so often marks the mixed races, but clear
brunette, with the rich blood flashing
through the transparent skin, and making
her cheeks glow. Her hair was brown and
soft, and curled at the ends. It was short,
after the present school girl style, parted on
the top of her head, and had not the burnt
appearance like the hair of an African. Her
eyes were neither black nor blue, nor yet
hazel; they were soft, dreamy and express
i've.
els that light girl for sale?'' I inquired.
(Which one madam? The whitc one 2
Yes, madam. Julia, come up here. Speak
to the lady
Julia essayed to speak but failed-only a
slight 'hem'' was heard. 1 struggled to
choke down the wrath of spirit that was ri
sing within me. "Julia, what can you dog
"Wait on table, sweep, clean, dust. take
care of parlors and children. and sew some" |"
"Can you do house-work, wash and
iron?''
"Never did, nam; specks can learn;
I'm young yit, only fourteen"
"Oh! yes, Madam, she can learn-she's
from good family, madam-been well
trained-excellent habits, madam-moral,
madam. Many gentleman would give
more than the price that I'm asking" he
added in whisper. I felt as though SER
pent had stung me. ''But would rather
sell her to some one that will be kind and
mother like to her,
"What do you ask?" said to him.
''Only fifteen hundred; she's cheap. You
won't get another such piece of property
in the city for that price -
"Where were you raised?"
SIN the Red River country"
s"Will you take the girl ma'am?"
mo; good by, Julia
Iwalked out thought should choke
that the breath would leave my body ere
I could reach the outdoor air. That bead
tiful girl a piece ofpropertyl That stalwart;
sensible man a thing. That roomful of
human beings to be sold to the highest
bidder
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-23
JOB PRINrIN G..

The Office of The Kansas NEws is furnished
with : complete assortment of the newest styles
of Type, Borders, FlOurishes. Cuts, Cards. Fancy
Papers. Colored Inks, Bronze, &C., ensbling the
proprietor to print CIRCULARS, CAADs CrRrIFrcGrES
or Seex, DEEDs PosTERs, and all other kinda o
Jes RssFISs,-in a manner unsurpassed in ths
coSfntrv<zs Particular attention Paid to printing
all kiIz8s4f Blanks Orders for work promptly
attend 70 when accompanied with CAsu. "EE-
cELsIoR" is our motto.
Blank Warranty and Mortgage Deeds, Bonds.
Executions, Summons Subpenas, Attachments.
Recognizances, &C., constantly on hand.
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-23
Peter Cartwright.

Some queer stories are told of this pio-
neer preacher. He at one time offended .
certain Major l., who was a FIRE eater,
by the boldness Of his preaching, and ths,
first time they met the major few into g.
desperate rage. and said if he thought be
would fight him duel he would challenge
him. s5 sls5e szzaz "A
major. . said Cartwright. very calmly,
''if you challenge me | will accept tl1s
well, sir" said he, II do dare you to-
mortal combat" Ysss s
VERY well. In fight you; and. sir.".
said Cartwright, according TO the laws of
honor, suppose it is my right to choose
the weapons with which we are to fght?"
Certainly, . said he. @ ss..0
WELL" said Cartwright, "then we'H
step over into this lot. and get couple of
corn stalks; l think / can finish you with
one
But. oh, what rage he got into. He
cienched his fists and looked vengeance
Said he: : $50 @ 1sf saf - 80
sIf thought IcouId Whip you. would
smite You in moment 5v
"Yes, yes, Mojor L. said Cart
wright, .:but thank God. you can't whip.
me; but don't you attempt to strike me, FOR
if you do, and the devil gets cut of you IN
to me. shall give you tbe worst whipping
you ever got in your iife,'' and then walk
ed away and left him.
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-23

ination of US yet He takes to trickery jiss
as natural as q hungry 'possum takes TO
hen roost. Now. stranger, what on yarth
am TO do He beats me and the ole
woman entirely"
Traveller 'It would be difficult for nae
Ito advise in regard to your son. as have
no family of my own. You say it's ten
miles to the next house; the big creek y up;
the bridge carried away; no possibility OF
fording It, and seven miles through swamp
to the only bridge in the vicinity This
is rather gloomy prospect, particularly ss
the sun is Just about down; still my curios-
ity is excited, and as you have been playing
one part of the Arkansas Traveller ever
since my arrival, I would ike to know, before
Lleavewhy you don't play the tune throsgks'
Ark artist "For one of the best
reasons on yearth old hoss-I can't do it, /
haint larnt the tur7, of that tchune, and
drat me if believe / ever shall.'
Traveller: "Give me your instrument, and
I'll see if can't play the tura for you"
Ark. Artist" Look o'here, my friend,
do you play the turn of that tchune."
Traveller: 81 believe I cam 7
Ark. ssArtist:" s"Lite. lite, old hossi
ace'u find place for you in the cabin, sure.
Ole woman "a halo ! within the shsnty
was the first indication the traveller had of
any other human being on the prens'ses,)
the stranger plays the tuy7a of the "Roeksn-
sGck Traueler.'' My friend, hitch your
horse to the 'simmon tree, or anywhere else
you please. Bill'll be here soon, and he'll
take keer of him. Ole woman. you call
Sail and Nance up from the spring; tell
Nance to go into the spring g-house, and cut
off good large pice ov bear steak 90 5rils
for the strangers supper; tell Sal to knock
over chicken or two. and get flour, and
have some hour-doin's and chicken-hxens
for the stranger. (Bill just heaves in sight.
twenty-four hours earlier than be was ex-
pected half hour before) Bill, o Bill!
there's a stranger here, and he PLAYS the
turn of the 'Rackensack Traveller 60 to
the corn-crib and get big punkin, and
bring it to the house, so the stranger can
have suthin' to set on and skin tater long
with me and the ole woman, while the gale
is gettin' supper: and Bill, take the hoss
and give him plenty of corn, no nubbins,
Bill; then rub him well down; and then.
when you come to the house, bring upa
dried hide and a bar skin, for the stranger
to sleep on; and then, Bill, reckon he'll
play the turn of the Rackensack Traveller
for u.s." 80
The ''punkin" was brought; the eaters
were skinned" and eaten; the "turn" OF
the ''RackeEsack Traveller" was repeatedly
played, to abundant edi6cation; and the
gals finally announced that supper was
ready; and although instead of ''store tea
they only had ''sasifax tea doin's without
milk yet the repast was one to be long
and greatfulIy remembered. The traveller
remained all night, and was piloted safely
over the "big creek" early next morning,
Of truth, music has charms to soo:h the
savage breast ''-Knicker6ocker Magazine.
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-23
Another Cuban Expedition---Settl
ment of the Paraguay Difficulties. 10

Another Cuban Expedition---Settle
ment Of the Paraguay Difficulties. 10
The French Courier des Etats Uiais re-
peats its former assertions that an expedition
for the conquest of Cuba is now on foot
It also asserts that a part of the expedition
has already sailed. and that within a few
days the whole affair will be made public
The plan, as sketched' by the Courier, is to
land on some remote point on the Cuban
coast, where they are to maintain themselves
until a general uprising on the Island shall
summon them to march upon Havana.
The n. Y. Herald has intelligence from
Montevedo to the Goth of February, seven
teen days later, announcing peaceful ad-
justment of the difficulties with Paraguay,
through friendly Offices of President Ur-
quiza, of the Argentine confederation. The.
precise terms of the settlement are not sta
ted, but it is known that ample indemnity
has been conceded to the family of the per-
son killed on the steamer WorthsWitch. and
to the American company represented by
Mr. Hopkins.
The Herald has letters from st. Domingo,
to the 18th of March, announcing hostiIi-
ties between Dominica and Denmark.
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-23
The Effect of s.Bleeding Kansas"


The Albany Argus having INDUCED in a
characteristic Democratic sneer about
bleeding Kansas the Journal of that
city, thus pithily replies:
Kansas has certainly ''bled" freely In re-
sisting the aggressions Of Border Ruff
ans" and Buchanan '''Swindlers." But she
has not bled in vain Her resistance, SO
far. has produced glorious results. On the
one hand we have witnessed four years of
Government oppression. fraud and outrage,
in efforts to "erush out the Free-Soil spirit.
On the other, we have seen that spirit
aroused and invincible. "cFushing outs the
oppressors. The effort to enslave Kansas
has demoralized two Administrations. 1t
has driven three Kansas Democratic Gov
ernors into the Republican party. 1t has
given the seats of fifteen Democratic U. >.
Senator's. to as many "Black Republicans.
Il has spread the Republican banner, in tn.
umph, over nearly every free State. And
it win, il. ike the Bourbons. the Democra-
cy neither s.learns' wisdom nor ''fcrgets'
folly, give Republican President IN 1860
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-23
BE MIFH1EG.

HAVING established themselves in the above
IL business at Emporia, would announce TO the
people OF the surrounding country that they arc
iully prepared to do all manner of work in tbei,
ine of business, in the best manner They fiatter
themselves that with their long experience at the
ouainess they will be able to give the fullest sat;s
action to all Who may favor them with their nat
fonsge- Prices reasonable
Empcris, August l, IS58-f .st.-
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-23
Wagonmaking and Re

.. oSEPH RIcKABAUGH, having opened a
~ wagon Shop in Emporia, opposite to Cox 4
Epaksrs Blacksmith shop, is prepared to do all
s,nos OF work in his line Of business, in a salts
,s;story manner. Wagons, Plows, Harrows, Cal-
n6LIy
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-23

RICE CAxE.-Mix together half 3 pound
OF very soft boiled rice, q quarter of pound
of butter. one quart of milk, six eggs. and
enough -four to form q thin batter.
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-23

The difference between fool and ; look.
ing glass is, thai one speaks without rsfee~
ton, and the other reflects without speaking.
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-23
LUMBER AND SAVING
The American Steam Saw Mill

COATED on the south side of the Cottonwood
- River, and about one mile west of the juno
aon OF the Neosho and Cottonwood Rivers, Madi
soh county. Kansas Territory. A largs supply oi
Lumber always on hand, and will be sold as lou
a any other mill in the country.
=, aavlng nese mill and all other machinery en-
.1esy aeto do not hesitate in calling it of tn,
seTs best mills in the Territory. Am ready at al
umes to accommodate all who may patronize nae
With accuracy and dispatch
81. n BAKER,
!ane-6m Proprietor.
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-23

Prejudice squints when itlooks. and blum
ders sadly when il talks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-02
Mr.. Gsrnett,s Efforts at Retrenchment.

We regard the proposition OF MIR. Garnet.
Of Virginia, and other Representatives. to
abolish some Of the least important foreign
missions. as eminently wise and proper
These missions are totally useless except when
an important international question arises,
and then nothing is easier than to send Spe-
cia minister. who, fresh from the people,
will be- imbucd with the spirit 10 sustain the
private rights, and to protect the public non
or. Of his feIlow-citlzens.
A. matter OF retrcnchmcnt we believe IT
to be a good move, for if we are ever 10 have
"A reduction ofexpenditurcs it must commence
in small things and gradually approach the
large. Edmund Burke and all the great Eng
lish rcformers were careful i'll the economical
management of National affairs, to see that
not single pound was wasted, We are not
surprised however, that thore is cry against
the move of Mr.. Garnet ana other, and
that we should hear of stinginesS and the DE-
cline Of American dignity abroad, and the
like ofthat. Did any one ever hear Of pro-
position to retrench expenditures that WA,
no. opposed as badly aimed? We never did.
Every body is (pycteS%eIiy) in favor ofecono-
my and r.trenchmrnt; but propose what say
ing You may. there is large class who srorn
the idea Of saving here, but are perfectly will
ing 10 save somewhere rlse.-N OytoW Iry"S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-02
The Guano Trade.

A correspondence with Peru respecting 'h
guano trade, will soon be laid before Congrr..
the substance of which is thus given in te.-
graphic despatch, By the reporters for the 4
ISOLATED Press:
THE correspondence will show that Per
extends her system for monopollzing tn" 's'
of her guano not only over its shipment fraa
the Chincha Islands, but into all the ram.
cations Of its distribution, handling and "a.
in every part of the United States; and th.t
this system Of monopolizing its freightage SO.
retail sales doubles the cost of this unequal
fertilizer to the American farmer, with
rendering, the slightest advantage to PEI.
1t is known here that the Peruvian agrr''
in this country have made immense fortune
out of their monopoly Of the agcnrlrs.
largo portion Of this immense tax has bee.
paid by the agricultural interests Of Virgin
and Maryland upon whom it is peculiar
onerous. and they have formerly made grs'
efforts to have it broken up. AS the use o.
guano is rapidly increasing in this country
It is desirable to have its cost 10 the con.umrr
diminished, and it is hoped that Mr.. Slide.
action in the matter will tend in that dir
ton"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-02
Meyico. France, and England.

Ii is ascertaincd from reliable source.
that during January. the commanders Of the
British and French naval forces. sent Joint
note To the Governor of the State of Vera
Cruz. in which they say they have been or
dcred by the ministers respectively of their
governments residing in Mexico to demand:
First, the payment Of all pending debts due
the subjects of France and England: second.
IL monthly statement of all import duties ::
third. the payment of all damages sustained
by these subjects in the present Mexican
hostilities; fourth, the repeal Of the revenue
laws now existing and the restoration of
those in force year ago
In addition to the above. Admiral Rennaud
SAYS the payment provided for By tile French
convention must be made, IA if these laws
had not been nullifed, taking the former
ones rs the basis of liquidation, the rates of
which were 81 per cent. more than the pre-
sent The reduction was made for the benc-
fit of commerce.
The Governor of Vera Cruz has replied
that these propositions shall receive due con-
sideration. lie is disposed to yield what is
Just, but no more, and considers that very
important principle is involved in the de-
mands, namely: the interference of foreign
governments to control the revenue question
and dictate what rates of duty shall be I'M
posed. The above must be further inquired
into, before il can be fully believed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-02
Virginia News.

A man calling himself William +. Pearce
and mailing from Raleigh, \. c., was arres-
ted at the Southern depot Petersburg, last
week. rs being hotel thief. Numbers Of
articles were found on him. and likewise q
trunk, which he acknowledged was not his.
An effort j. ON foot to establish branch Of
the Virginia or Farmers Bank NJ Roydton,
Virginia.
Thomas &. Green, esq. was elected Mayor
Of Charlrstown, Va. on Saturday week last
4 very interesting little daughter, some
tw" or tire" years Of age. of Mr. John Trent
living in Amherst county. short distance
from Lvnchburg, WAS burnt To death IN We'd
nesday evening last.
The following named gentlemen are spo-
ken Of rs candidates for the Sth tFaulkncr'sl
Congressional District: MesSrs. =. b. Borst
and .Jucoh Baker, of Page. Cod Charles
Douglas and Col. John ". Minor of Lou
doun, Mr.. Thomas J. lsbcll and Col. BRAY
ton Davenport. Of jefferson, and Giles Cook
of Warren.
From our Danvillr exchanges we learn
that q Joint stock company has been formed
for the purpose Of erecting . fine hotel in
that town. The handsome sum Of $40 900
is already subscribed. and an additional
amount Of 5000 is expected 10 be raised in
q fpw days
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-02
The Late Rail Road Convention.


Each line had charges Of violation ot the
st. Nicholas agreement 10 make against the
others. most of which were satisfactorily eX-
planned, but those against both the New York
Roads were fully sustained. The charge
against the Erie Road was for having viola
ted the 18th article of the St Nicholas com
pact by paying drawbacks on freight through
the Hornesyile Road. The charge against
the New York Central was disregard and
violation of the 9TH article Of the ST. Nicho-
las agre ament. by paying large drayage
charges on freight in New York city, which,
if carried out for q year. would have amour
ted to an equivalent reduction Of tolls 10 the
aggregate of 10000.
No systematic violation Of the agreement
was proved against the Baltimore and Oh"
or the Pennsylvania Railroads. but several
errors Of agents were acknowledged and cor
rected
The President of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad denounced the New York Roads Tor
bad faith. and offered resolution strongly
reaffirming the articles ntringed. and declar-
iny that unless adopted the road he rcpreScn-
ted would withdraw from the whole agree
ment. \ violent rccrIminatlve discussion
ensund between Mr. Moran Of the Erie, and
Mr.. Corning of the New York Central, IN
which personalities were indul ged i'll, and 1t
was found necessary t. terminate the session
for the time being Mr.. Corning afterwards
refused to treat with Mr.. Moran, and in the
subsequent sessions the New York Central
was represented by the Vice President. MIR.
Dean Richmond Mr.. Corning made strong
efforts to avoid al acknowledgment OF a vIo-
laton of the agreement by his road, but final
" admitted the charge.
4 general attack was made by all the
lines upon the low tariff on Western bound
freight bv the Baltimore and Ohio. but no
action was taken. Mr. Garrett declaring that
policy to be his corner stone. resolution
offered by Mr.. Garrett 10 include syrup ana
molasses in the 9TH or special class failed for
want of unanimous vote Mr.. Moran SAID
that the whole 9TH classification was an UNI
necessary sacrifice. but ii was not disturbed.
Mr.. Carrot contended that by fostering the
coffee and sugar trade it would be restored t"
the Atlantic cities from New Orleans.
Some notifications were made III the II.
Louis rates and in the differences by all rall
and water. bur no serious alterations were
made. The meeting adjourned TO meet
again at New York. on the 23d of February,
and monthly thereafter, and in the mean
time to correct all errors and violations that
had been proved and admitted.
An application from the Grand Lodge OF
Odd Fellows for reduction of fare from the
West to the New York celebration III April,
was advocated By the two Southern roads
but not carried.
The economical working of all the roads
during the past season, was shown to have
been of the most satisfactory character ana
strong desire was evinced TO continue the
,rnSant gnmpnrt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-02
Washingtons Birth Day.

The Birthday of Franklin. Webster, MOI
art and Barns. all born in the month Of Jan
uarv. having been duly h"norrd. We trust that
the Birthday Of George Washington will
share the consideration and respect du" to
his prc-emincnt servirc- The 22d of Feb
ruarv ought to be- remembered and re!ehra-
ted by every patriotic man i'll the country,
AMI that respect should never become parti-
zan or sectional in it, character. Every
true friend of the Union and of the constitu-
ton, every lover Of liberty and of Civil Gov
ernment,-eyery man desiring to see the
character of Washington impressed upon the
minds and hearts ofthe people. and the pure
principles Of the patriot engrafted upon the
politics Of the country,-should delight To
honor the day which gave 10 America it,
greatest and best mann y Erp,c%H.