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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-01-19

On Tuesday the bill to aid in the construction of
the Fayetteville Coal6eds Road came up on its third
reading in the Senate, and after several amendments
had been made it was put on its passage, when the
vote stood % for and 21 against the bill Mr. Spea
ker Clark voted in the negative and the bill was re-
jectcd On Wednesday the bill was reconsidered by
decided majority, and its friends still entertsn
strong hopes that it will pass. a ,s-- -.E
In the Senate, on Wednesday. Mr.. Bledsoe spoke
at length and with marked ability in support of his
bill to establish ad uaorsm taxation in North Caro-
lima -'a.+ 'e' hj'. '' - o'.
The House of Commons has been engaged for the
most part during the week in the discussion Of the
Greensborough and Danyille connection The sub
ject has been, thoroughly and ably discussed by
Messrs. Morehead, Caldwell and Settle for, and
Bridgers, Bullock, Green and Dortch against the
connection. No vote has yet been taken.
The Revenue bill has been printed and laid on the
desks of members. 1t will come up for considera-
ton in the Commons on Monday next '<.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-01-19

The REPORTER TO Mr. TURSER-I have now but
few words to say to you, sir. l address you in
your individual capacity, upon my own response
blllty. am aware You declined entering into
troversy with the Reporter, thereby throwing your
self as Senator upon your dignity But whilst
respect the office, hold that the officer can claim
no immunity as man. You have charged me with
improperly reporting" YOU That is quite mat
ter of taste. | reported you as thought properp
and strictly to truth, 50 Jar as l rent You knoo,
how much soever you may desire others to think to
the contrary, that my report Of Saturdays proceed
ings in the Senate is true whole You say you see
a disposition on my part to ''misrepresent" you.
dIsclaIm it; and deny that you have any evidence
OF It, more than as you may view it in the light by
which you see justification of your course on Sat
urday-a light in which it is not to be seen, or in
which it is seen only by yourself You charge that
my reports Of your side of the house are mere
journal reports" and thereby deny what assert
ed as fact that desired to do justice to all with
out regard to party. In your own language | will
not say this is false, but call upon ali fair minded
gentlemen on your side" and upon the people of
the State to prove it false don't complain because
you did not admire my report of Saturday. 1t was
not intended for your admiration but was prepared
10, ior the Standard without regard to whether you
liked it or not do complain, however. that you
should take upon yourself to induce Senators to
pronounce as false what they did not object to,
and what they declined 50 to stigmatizc, even at
your suggestion. / do complain that You should
garbe some of the extracts you read to place me in
false light You said omitted ..nor any otherr
alter the words William A. Graham" That il
not true, Mr. Turner. If SO, show it. You asked
she Speaker if he saw "any ching like blows" on
saturday night, with view to show that had said
ne did Do you call that fair, Mr. Turners Why
Gid you not ask him if he saw large stick placed
~'s " vsss ~ ~ w. HvsiaSs Tbis Sass,i
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-10-22
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We have ready for publication tale
laid in Kansas, and dating from the first
settlement of the Territory, replete with
interest, and detailing the most important
events of our history in legendary style,
of which we shall commence the publica-
ton by the first of January next. We
had purposed commencing it the first of
October, but several considerations, unim-
portant to the reader, have prevented us
from doing so. We pledge our readers
that it will be fully satisfactory to every
Free State man, and no complaints will
be made that it lacks a want of plot, ar
rangement, or any other element which
makes an interesting and readable story.
The old settlers will readily recognize
many of the leading characters. Politics
will soon be through with, and then will
be time to commence developing the
literary resources of the country. Those
in want of good newspaper, reliable upon
the great issues of the day, and not afraid
to tell the truth, initiate against what
party it will, are invited to subscribe for
the HERALD OF FREEDOM. It is the old
est Free State newspaper in Kansas the
only one which survived the troubles of
1856, and retained its name and princi-
Piles unchanged. Thoroughly auti-slave-
ry, and Republican in all its sympathies,
it will ever be found with the true men
of the country battling for the right.
While its sympathies are with the Re-
publican party, it claims to be indepe,,dent.
Its desire to advance the interests of any
party is bounded by the ability of that
party to advance the principles of univer-
sal freedom. So soon as party fails to
labor for the extension of freedom, and
descends to mere contest for the spoils,
so soon will the HERALD OF FREEDOM de-
sert it.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-10-22
J0welrY Store

A person passing through Lawrence at
this time and examining the heavy stocks
of goods displayed on counters, shelves
and showcases by our merchants, forgets
for time that he is in the West, and on
the borders of civilization. Passing the
Jewelry Store of R. L. FRAZER the other
day, in the Eldridge Block, we found him
in full possession of complete stock Of
jewelry, watches, clocks, silver and plated
ware, fancy goods, Yankee notions, musi-
cal instruments, sc. He has large stock,
and we believe is the only dealer in Kan
sas in American watches, manufactured at
Boston, and also at Waltham, Mass
These watches are all made in precisely
the same style, so that one piece will fit
every watch manufactured by the comps-
ny. They are perfect time pieces, and
commend themselves to any person ex-
amining them. He has also counting
room, regulator, marble dial and common
clocks, of every variety of pattern and
cost; pens, pen holders, fob chains, brace
lets, rings, breast pins. dish covers, butter
and table knives, silver forks and spoons,
SEWERS, portmonnaies, pocket books, reti-
cules, ladies' work baskets, teeth, hair and
nail brushes, spectacles set in gold, silver
and plated; bells, revolvers, pocket pistols,
powder TASKS, percussion caps OF all kinds.
pocket and bowie knives, pocket combs,
pipes, pocket compasses, playing cards,
chess, dice, dominos, Thermometers, &c.
But it is unnecessary to particularize
where there is so large stock.
We would particularly invite attention
to Mr.. FRAzER's repairing department.
Probably be does greater amount of work
than any other establishment in Kansas,
and whatever he does. he does well. As
in the past, he will be literally patron.
lied.
A branch department of this extensive
establishment has been opened at Empo-
ria, to which the readers attention is d.
rected.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-10-22
SALMON P. CHASE,
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
NATHANIEL p. BANKS
Our Candidates.

We place at the head of our editorial
columns this week, the name Of SALMON
P. CHASE, of Ohio, as our first choice for
the Presidency in 1880 Believing him
to be the man of all men to be the stand
ard bearer of the party of freedom, and
conscious that our people are taking posi-
tions in favor of their preferences, we have
concluded to take ours, agreeably to indi-
cations given several months ago. While
we believe Mr.. CHASE to be the best, most
reliable and strongest man in the nation
as the Republican candidate, yet we do
not feel disposed to be cAptious, but shall
sustain the nominee of the Republican
party, whoever he may be, provided, al
ways, we believe him "honest, capable,
and faithful to the Constitution"
Mr.. CHASE has been identified with the
cause Of freedom from his first intro6uc.
tion into public life. At no time has his
position been equivocal, but always in the
right, without regard to the effect upon
himself personally. He was an anti
slavery man when the reward of such a
position was rotten eggs and brick bats.
We cannot but contrast him with some
other prominent men we have in mind,
who took their position on the side of
freedom with the greatest reluctance, and
not until it was plainly indicated that the
vOr popuG was leading in that direction.
Messrs. Hale and Chase, who were in
the Senate of the United States, elected
by Free Soil influence, and left off from
every committee, because, as was alleged,
"they were outside of any healthy polit-
ical organization" will live to show their
political opponents that they can dictate
terms as well as others, and when clothed
with authority we feel confident neither
of them will become intolerant and pro-
scriptive because they chance to be con-
nected with different party from others.
Mr.. BANKS, for the Vice Presidency, is
the man of all men for the post. Look
ing over the whole nation we cannot call
to mind single individual who would
make better presiding officer in the Sen.
ate chamber, or in the contingency of the
death of Mr.. Chase, succeed him in the
executive affairs of the nation.
Three cheers then, reader, for our ticket;
FIRST, the man who, while Kansas was over.
run by Border Rufian hordes, did moi
hesitate, as Governor of Ohio, to set hi:
seal of condemnation on their acts, and
pledge the people that if other States were
permitted to interfere with violence in oul
affairs he was ready to lend his influences
in interposing obstacles which would save
the people of Kansas from destructiou.-
And for Mr.. Banks, who was the popular
and presiding officer in the House of Rep
resentstives during that stormy session O
Congress.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-10-22
psmoeratie p.l.rats convention.

In pursuance of call, the standing
Committee of the Democratic party of
Douglas county met at Lawrence on the
18th Of October, and proceeded to busi-
ness by appointing the following Commit
ices of Vigilance for the several townships
of said county, viz:
Lawrence-Geo. Burt, L. S. Shaw, B.
Donnelly-to elect seven delegates.
Lecompton A. P. Walker, David
Bailey-Wm. Brass-to elect six dele
gates.
Clinton-E. Merwin, Thos. Majors,
Robt. Carson-to elect FIVE delegates.
Willow Springs-RaIph Mayfsld, J..
Shepherd, l.. Bailey-to elect Eve dele
gates.
Palmyra-D. R. Brown, Sam. Shore,
J. Bfown-to elect FIVE delegates-To
superintend the election of delegates in
their several townships on Friday, the
21st of Oct, to meet in convention at Le-
compton on Saturday, the 22d, for the
purpose of sending four delegates to the
State Convention to meet at Lawrence
on the 25th inst. Also, to take such 9TH
er measures with regard to the State or
county organization as said Convention at
Lecompton may deem proper. Vigilance
Committees in the several townships will
hold elections for delegates by ballot be-
tween the hours of 4 and 6 P. n.
Resolved, That as the townships of
Marion and Eudora ara not represented in
this meeting, the members of the county
Committees iu these etownships be request
ed to send delegates TO the Lecompton
Convention on the ed, each of the two
last named townships being entitled to
four delegates.
II is ordered that these proceedings be
published in the National Democrat, and
the HERALD OF FREEDoM be requested to
copy. (Signed.)
G. A. REYNOLDS, Chairman.
III. w. PETRIKIN. Secretary.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-10-22
coun,.rfsi, Coin

There is a large quantity of counterfeit
coin now in circulation in this vicinity.
Our attention has been particularly called
to what purports to be half dollar pieces,
and gold dollars-ldrge size The half
dollar is very well executed, of lead, or
other soft metal, and is galvanized They
can be detected by the touch, feeling
greasy between the fingers, and will bend
easily.
The dollar has brassy appearance, the
engraving is poor, and the crown on the
medallion head is somewhat different from
the genuine. The letters are not sharp,
but look as if cast in moulds, instead OF
being pressed. They weigh but fourteen
grains, whereas the genuine weighs TWEEN
TY FOUR grains. Those we have seen
bear date in 1858. and are a trifie thicker
than the genuine. Look out for them.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-10-22
Lawrence, Oct. 10, 1853.
L o. o. F.


The R. W. Grand Lodge of Odd Eel
lows of Kansas, held its second annual
session at Wyandott last week. A quo
rum of Lodges was represented, and the
business of the session was harmoniously
transacted.
The elective officers for the ensuing
year are 4:
c. A. Logan, NJ. W. G. NJ. Leaven-
worth.
B. W. Hartley, R. W. D. G. NJ, Wy
andott.
VIM. A. Shannon, R. w. 6. W., Leav-
enwortb.
G. W. Brown, R. W. G. Sec'y, Law
renee.
Christian Beck, R. W. G. T., Leaven.
worth.
Ed. Rogers, r. W. @. Rep. to G. L.
U. s., Wyandott.
The Grand Lodge Constitution and
General Laws were materially amended /;
and the Constitutions of subordinate
Lodges were SO amended as to allow Of
the reelection of officers for second term.
The third annual session of the Grand
Lodge will be held next October, in Law
renee. The proceedings, with amended
Constitution, &C., will be published in a
few weeks.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-10-22
Douglas County Agricultural Society.

DLUOMlNuTONt ~. - OO's AS' w.
In transcribing the reports of the vari-
GUS Committees on awarding premiums,
the gentleman reading off said reports
overlooked the following award, viz: to
W. S. Hughes, Esq, of Bloomington, was
awarded the first premium on Hand Corn
Planter, manufactured by D. w. Hughes,
of Palmyra, Mo. This oversight was ow-
ing to the dimness of the lead pencil
writing in the report from the Commit
tee.
The Committee on Glass failed to
mention anything in relation to Brood
Mares, and verbal communication to the
President and Secretary, (by gentleman
who supposed Mr.. Yates mare to belong
to Mr.. Barber,) stated that the red rib
band was on Mr.. Barber's mare. The
Committee being out of reach, the report
was published in good faith, giving the
first premium on Brood Mares to Mr. Oil
yer Barber instead of Mr.. VIM. Yates, to
whom it belonged, aud for whom diplo-
ma is now ready.
The Committee on paintings awarded
the first premium on Glass Paintings to
Miss Lucinda J. Huddleston, of Bloom
ington, tied the red ribband on her two
pictures, but failed to report any award
being made in this case. This omission
has, also, been corrected.
Other facts similar to the above may
come to light, and if they do, we sincerely
hope that all persons concerned, psrticu-
larly the friends of the society, will be
inclined to excuse and pardon all errors,
and omissions, when they take into consid-
GRAFTON that many of us are beginners in
this work; until now, entirely unacquaint-
ed and unskilled in the management of
such an undertaking; that we have but
just taken our first lessons, and that when
our novitiate period is passed, we shall
have more system and more accuracy.
Respectfully, P. H. BERKAU.
N. BAH persons entitled to cash pre-
miums, or diplomas, will please call on
Lyman Allen, Treasurer of the Society,
at Allen & Gillmore's hardware store,
Lawrence, K. 7.
Persons entitled to periodicals., Gas pre-
miums,) will receive them for one year,
commencing the first of January next.
P. II. BERKAU.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-10-22

formed an important means Of fastening
on that progress; hence, the laying of
this cornerstone to-day, by the blessing
of Providence and the aid of kind friends
who would sustain the University, would
bless future generations. b
Mr.. Stanton craved the forbearance Of
the audience in reference to his address,
as, till the morning of that day, he had
no knowledge that such ceremony was
to take place, or that he should be ex-
pected to participate. Our brief sketch of
his remarks necessarily fails to do him
justice.
S. o. Thacher, Esq. delivered q neat
and brief address, appropriate to the occa-
sion, after which the audience dispersed
and the procession returned to Masonic
Hall.
The building, the cornerstone of which
was laid on Tuesday last, is wing Of the
main college edi6ce. 1t is fifty feet
square, and will be three stories high
The basement story is about completed,
and the timbers laid for the second floor.
The brick, sash, window frames, ETC., are
on the ground, and the building will be
rapidly hurried to completion. The cut
stone of the building is of freestone, SINH
lar to the Nova Scotia freestone. Proba-
bly, no more beautiful site could be found
for such an institution than that selected
by the Trustees of Lawrence University.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-10-22
A Terri ,orial Tsmp.rano. oenvsnus..

Will be held at Topeka on Wednesday,
October 26th, at 10 O'Clock A. N. The
object of the Convention Is to combine
ali the friends Of temperance, as far as
may be, in some movement for advancing
the common cause. One Of the objects is
to organize Territorial Temperance So
ciety, if the Convention shall deem it ex-
pedient.
Several prominent speakers are e1-
pected to be present. Their names will
be announced before the time of the Con-
vention.
Let there be general as well as full
attendance. The whole Territory is III
terested. 1t is high time something were
done. The designs is not to interfere with
existing organizations and orders, but to
combine them on some common plans of
operation.
For further particulars address any
member of the undersigned Committee.
DIR. A. HUNTING, Manhattan.
LEWIS B0DWELL, Topeka.
RICH'D CORDLEY, Lawrence.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-10-22
New Hotel

On passing through Shawnee the other
day, we were agreably pleased to observe
that new structure is in the process of
erection on the ruins of the late Shawnee
House, which our readers will recollect
was burned about three months ago. The
main part of the new building is 38 feet
by 60. two stories in height. To this is
added an L 16 feet by AZ, one and a
half stories high. The frame is complete,
and most of the L part is ready for the
masons. The balance of the building
will be finished in a few weeks. Mr..
HOLMES, the former gentlemanly proprie-
tor of the Shawnee House, is putting up
the new hotel, and expects to occupy it
as soon as ready. Those who have pat
ronized him once will not hesitate to do
SO again.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-10-22
Masonic,

The N. w. Grand Lodge A. =. A. N.
of Kansas met al this place on Tuesday
morning, the 18th inst. The session was
harmonious, and closed on Wednesday
evening.
Thirteen Chartered Lodges were rep
resented, and delegates from ten Lodges
U. d. were present.
Twelve Charters and one Dispensation
for new Lodge were granted.
The Grand Officers elected for the en-
suing year are:
r. R. Reese, II. w. G. NJ, Leavenworth
G. II. Fairchild, R. w. D. G. NJ, Atchi-
son.
c. Hornsby, R. W. G. S. w., Lawrence.
E. T. Carr, R. W. G. ]. w., Leaven-
worth.
Chas. Mundee, R. w. G. s., Fort Lesv-
enwoth.
G. Beck, r. w. G. T., Leavenworth.
There are now twenty seven Chartered
Lodges, and four Lodges U. d. in the
Territory, one of which is located at
Auraria, in the new gold region.
The next session will be held at Atchi-
son on the third Tuesday in October. 1860.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-10-22
Iiharnl Prnnnsitinn

Many of our readers have signifed a
desire for more literary matter, and great
er attention to Eastern news. We have
Just succeeded in making a very favorable
arrangement with the publishers of the
UNITED STATES Journal, monthly pub
lication, containing thirty-two pages in
each number, suited for binding, by which
We can give it as premium to every one
Of our present subscribers who will send
rs two dollars for renewal Of their sub
seriptions, or for any new subscriber they
may forward us for one year, inclosing at
the same time two dollars. This will en-
sure the HERALD OF FRKEDoM one whole
year from the time Of subscribing, which
viii contain the popular tale to which we
have already called the readers attention,
and the q. s. Journal, the subscription
price of which is fifty cents year.
The long winter nights are now setting
in; the political elements are subsiding
into . calm; and we are determined to
make nss0spaper which shall be second
10 none in Kansas. We can and will do
It. and only ask for goodly number Of
paying subscribers to meet expenses
Send in your names and money, and try
us.-tf
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-10-22

Organization of the Odd Fellows a, The Mines.
At meeting for the organization of
lodge at Mountain City, the following
brothers were present Jas. R. White, of
Tranquil Lodge, 0quawka, H.; Canada
Taylor, of New Harmony Lodge, New
Harmony, Ind; Solomon Degan, of OF
tawa Lodge, Ottawa, I'll. i; Daniel Peters,
of Covenant Lodge, Summerville, O.. /;
Charles A. Brasaler, of Nebraska Lodge,
Nebraska City, n. T.; David Struthers,
of Bridgeboro Lodge, Bridgeboro, N. j.. /;
c. B. FarwelI, of Anboy Lodge, Amboy,
H.; John Kennedy, OF Covenant Lodge,
Pekin, ILL.,; A C. Pray, of Androscoggin
Lodge, Lewiston Falls, Me-; and d. W.
Heron, of Leavenworth Lodge, Leaven-
worth, Z. 7.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-10-22
Dousl.. co.ny l1..lo.l institute.

This Association was organized at Law.
renee on the 18th inst. The officers, vbo
also constitute Board Of Managers, are
Geo. Ford, President; Edward Clark
Vice President Rev. R. Cordley, Cores.
ponding Secretary; G. L. Edwards, Re.
cording Secretary; E. D. Ladd, Treasur.
er. The annual meetings are to be held
on the first Tuesday in June, at Law.
renee. In the autumn Of each year will
be held Musical Convention, in som.
part of the county, under the instruction
of Professor Of Music from the East
The Convention the present season will
be at Lawrence, as early in November as
arrangements can be perfected, Of which
due notice will be given through the
press. The exercises will occupy nearly
an entire week, and close with Concert,
Correspondence has been held with gen.
tieman from Chicago, who will probably
be employed to conduct the Convention
of this season. 1t is hoped that lovers Of
the art in Douglas and adjoining counties
will unite to make this, the first Musical
Convention in Kansas, a perfect success.
Gentlemen are constituted members Of
the Institute for the year by paying 81 90
and signing the constitution ladies' by
signing the constitution and paying ftty
cents. The payment of the fee entities
the individual, whether signing the con-
stitution or not, to ticket to all conven-
tions and concerts of the Institute during
the entire year. The year closes at the
time of the annual meeting in June.
Copies of the constitution may be seen
at the book store of o. Wilmarth, and at
the store of II. S. & L. Fillmore, where
signatures will be received aud ticket.
sold. Tickets may also be procured Of
any member of the Board Of Managers.
Per order. C. L. EDWARDS,
| Io,,ronoa ~, 10 1910