The Placer herald., 1859-01-08

forth cheers upon cheers, and was an ex-
cellent substitute for that gentleman, in the
absence of the genuine article.
TIE PresS-The Palladium of our liberties
the lever that moves the world-ts Importance
and value consists in its ability to do good, and
upholding justice.
This brought L. j. Easton, Esq. Of the
Leavenworth Herald, to his feet, who was
very telicitous in his remarks in response to
the sentiment embraced in the toast.
! Missouri RUer Standardization of
! the West-high toned gentlemen-who have done
much in extending commerce and facilitating the
rapid settlement Of this great country.
Responded to by Capt. Throckmorton, of
the steamer Florence and lately of the Edng-
burg. He came West in 1926, or '27, and
commenced his first steanboating with a
craft not larger than this hail. That boat,
for weeks in succession, was the only one
seen at the port of St. Louis He spoke at
considerable length, in very interesting
manner, and communicated much valuable
information in regard to the Great Vest
He closed by Offering:
LeacenUorM CHy-Provcrbial for its refine
| ment and good society.
Wocan-The noblest and best gift of cd to
man.
Eloquently responded to by G. w. Helm,
who thought the ladies capable of "spread-
ing" for themselves, and closed with hap
py alluson to, and wish fer the future fame
of our distinguished guest.
Mr.. Stanly was also called for, and spoke
briefly, in response to the same.
our Country-The result of the great expert
ment of self-government Thirty millions of
! Sovereigns ; all equal to a head in Europe. May
that Providence which has hitherto blessed and
prospered us, stll continue to guide our desti-
mics, despite the efforts of sectonalsts and tanat-
les for our overthrow.
Judge Johnston being called for, said he
was 8" Very unfortunate man. he had ar
ranged with Judge Purlins to speak for him
but the postal department Of the company
had taken this hope from him. lie had
then sought for relief from a young member
of the bar from his own State, but he had
failed in that direction. He was truly proud
of Kansas-never more so than tonight,
after listening to so much talent as had
characterized this occasion. He spoke of
our institutions, and assured all that the old
ship of State would ride on with the glorious
flag of our fathers still at the masthead. not
a star dimmed, but others with new luster,
added as years should pass on. Divisions,
|
rally around the stars and stripes, which will
continue as an endearing bond Of union be-
tween all portions Of our common country.
He closed with
Caiijornia and KansaS-May the latter be as
goldcn-hued as the former was glorious and bril-
liant.
Mr.. McCooll responded. These States,
said he are the golden links which connect
| 10, ,ho oil ,,f Al,
American Union.
W. Stanley Esq, was called for, who spoke
in very happy manner on various subjects.
Judge Halderman offered
The Bar-Wherever tyrany exists. or man has
an oppressor there the legal profession is found
to combat it.
Mr.. Bailey made an eloquent speech
worthy the subject, in response. He was fol-
lowed by Mr.. Mclaughlin, who closed with
=" Kansas Territory ;" and called for Mr..
Bliss
Mr. Colby offered =" Kentucky the old
est daughter of Virginia"
Mr. Mcdowell responded.
J. II. Stringfellow proposed -" Governor
Denvers moti0e State, Virginia"
Mr. Scully responded
Col. Isacks submitted :-"T School
house and the Locomotive-the nursery of
intelligence and the engine of fortune"
Mr.. Currier responded In the course Of
his remarks he took occasion to say he did
not like Gov. Denver. lie would not 90
Mnncoa.
Judge Johnston gave " Burlington-the
center of the Sunny South" This brought
Mr.. Learnard to his feet, who did ample
,uc+;.o 70 c,utharn Il Lnnc.c opJ lie intnroct
ing subject
"Atchson was toasted by Judge John
ston, which brought cut Mr. Mcl'ratuey in
a very fine speech.
Here our "notes" end, and with them
must close our account of this very pleasant
affair at Leav of the 18th inst. The
hour of 8 o'clock in the morning having ar
rived, three cheers were proposed for Gov.
Denver, which was heartily responded to,
during which the Governor gracefully re
tired.
The next morning Gov. Denver took pas
sage on board a steamer for st. Louis, en-
route for Washington. thus closes the con
nection of our late Governor with the his
tory of Kansas, and our account Of the most
pleasant gathering Of the people ever held in
the Territory.
A gentleman named Fanshaw, residing in
Saratoga county, New York, offered to al
low one Sanderson to burn down his COW
house if Judge Packer failed to get 5000
majority for Governor. Mr.. Sanderson won
the privilege of touching off the COW house,
and the house was burnt to the gound. In
burning the COW house, Mr.. Anderson also
burnt two cows, valued at 800. Mr.. Fan
shaw admits that his friend had perfect
right to burn the house, but not the cattle