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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-05
Who Would Tax the Peonla.

Instead of wishing to tar the people
100000 for the publication of the laws,
as is represented; or to charge individu-
ais 81 copy for them, We have offered
to place a copy of the general laws of
Kansas, in book form, in the hands of ev.
cry legal voter of Kansas for S25, 900,
and do it in one-third the time it can be
printed in any weekly newspaper of
Kansas and we have signifed our will
ingness to enter into bonds, in any required
amount, for the faithful performance of
our agreement. We will do more, and
furnish 10000 copies of the General Laws
of the present Session, delivered at our
Office in Lawrence, for Sl5, 700, and have
them complete, in pamphlet form, after
the style of the acts of last session, in three
months from the close of the present ses-
sion of the Legislature. To print one
fourth Of the General Laws of the Terri
tory, in half dozen newspapers, at their
regular advertising rates, will come to five
times that amount; and at the rates pro-
posed by the late bill, so wisely indefi
nitely postponed by the Legislature, would
amount to over $4,000. We leave it with
our readers to decide whether it is US, or
our cotemporary who wishes to bleed the
people for its benefit.
Last summer we printed an edition Of
only two hundred copies of the General
Laws, and fifty copies of the Local Laws,
for sale. With this small edition it be-
came necessary that we should charge a
good price for them in order to get our
money back which it cost to print them
We have few more copies of those laws,
bound in law sheep, which we are nOt0
selling for $3.50. twill do for rat Of
fee to complain of high prices, but no 9TH
er Office is ever engaged in such acts of
contemplate meanness. We have paid
every workman in our Office Twenty-Five
cents an hour for every hours work in the
Herald of Freedom office during the last
year and half; and tarty.fUe cents a
thousand for piece work; save on book
work we have paid forty cents. The Re.
publican Office, We are assured by hands
who have worked in it, only paid t,centy
cents an hour for similar labor year ago,
when board and every thing else was
higher than now. Had we cut down the
wages of workmen, We could have afford
ed the laws at lower figure than charg-
ed last summer, as we could have saved
over one thousand dollars on the wages of
our workmen during the last year.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-05

There is gold here for all, and he who
comes with the key of determination, in
dustry and economy, can unlock the si-
lent vaults of nature and dig up long hid
den treasures-enough 20 satiate the rapa-
cious cravings of the most mercenary
heart.
While / speak thus, know that there
are those who will meet with disappoirt-
ment here. Who has not met with men,
so sanguine and enthusiastic in their ma
ture, that their very zeal "a virtue which,
in cooler temperaments,w would accomplish
much,) illustrates all their designs, and
often leaves, in the end, group of noble
faculties Frustrated by instructed per-
suits 5? Who has not heard ofm so full
of hope, and SO lacking in prudence and
caution, that upon fair and common sense
premises rush head-long into abstract
speculations, preaching the boundary OF
reason and building cherished ir-castles
which must eventually burst about their
own luckless heads.
The name oftheir teacher is Experience;
nevertheless, to such would say that We
do not run our bullets with gold, neither
do we ballast our canoes with nuggets, nor
do men sit with their feet, all day long
in the running waters of Cherry Creek and
at night wash from their wooden socks 8
pound of the dust !'
say that there is god here-an abun.
dance ofit-but the sweat of the brow
must purchase every grain that is pre-.
cured.
Having kept journal of the road,
here present, for the information of emf
grants, my experience in reference to tn,
best camping points, together with ia
BILE of distances
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-05
Disastrous Fire.

About 4 o'clock last evening the alarm
of fire ran rapidly along Delaware street
and throughout the city. and the excited
citizens thronged the streets; for such an
alarm is of dire import in city built so
entirely of wood as ours. The rapid
strokes upon the bell at the Catholic
Church told that the fire was in that d.
rection, and as we arrived at the scene
the splendid two story frame building on
the corner Of Sixth and Kickapoo streets.
was enveloped in flames, defying all ef-
forts to subdue them, and soon the house
was smouldering heap of ruins.-Leav-
astoorh Ledger.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-05

~ Saratoga City, and its proprietors,
Gray & Company, were regular humbugs.
Whether they ever pre-emptsd any land
on which they located their town for the
time being we cannot say, but our i'm
preston is that no such place as Saratoga
City can be found in Jefferson County,
where they professed to locate their town.
The whole thing was a cheat, and as soon
as We discovered the advertisement. in our
columns we took it out, and set ourselfto
undo the wrong its publication would do
the public.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-05

@ Sharps' Rifles are manufactured,
we believe, at Hartford, Conn. The rifle
is sold at about $40 apiece. The carbine
is sold at $50, but can be bought by the
quantity at $25. We know of none in
Kansas for sale, and with the present state
of things here, would not advise any per-
son to incur the expense of one who is
coming to Kansas. A double barrel shot
gun is the best weapon for the Kansas
pioneer. Thus much in answer to a cor
respondent.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-05
ELDBIDsE HOUSE, LAwBENcE.l


FRIEND MAD: Whatever fault factious
men may End with Lawrence. one thing
is certain, no one breashs aught but praise
Of the Eldridge House Taking it all in
all, it is one of the finest Hotels / ever
stopped at. 1t would do honor to the
finest city of America. Every room in
this large four story building is splendidly
furnished with rich aud elegant furniture.
Chicago or St. Louis have neither Of them
a finer or better arranged House for the
comfort and accommodation Of travellers
or boarders. The beds are all neat, new
and clean, being, under all circumstances
daily treated to fresh linen, so that the
most fastidious taste is never shocked
with the sight Of soiled or rumpled pillows
and sheets. The large dining room is
picture Of neatness and order, having up
wards of a score of well dressed waters
The food is all cooked with special refer
ence to the wants of the inner man.
We make the above extract from the
special correspondence Of the Wyandou
Commercial Gazette, and give it our heart!
endorsement. The house is exactly wha'
Ajax" says it is Kansas City Journal
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-05
To Subscribers.

~ When the term for which subscribers re-
eeiving their papers BY mail or at the Post-ofiee
is out or nearly so, we convey the intelligenc By
cross at the end Of their names, like the one
at the commencement of this notice. This will
give all fair opportunity to know when their
time is mp. and serve as an invitation to renew
their subscriptions.
~ Extra copies Of the Herald Of Freedow
put up in wrappers for mailing. if desired, can
be had at the Office. Pffce. Five Cents each.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-05

~ The Bill providing for a Con-
stitutional Convention has passed both
branches of the Legislature, and only
awaits the signature Of the Governor to
become Q law.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-05
LAWRENCE. KANSAS.
SATURDAY MORNING, FEB. S, 1853.
EERMs.-.sa.OO PER AxNUM. IN ADVANCE

Here shall the PresA the Peoples rig maintain
UnaW'd by party, and unbrIbed by gain,
Pledged butto Truth, to Liberty and Law,
No Favor .ways rs. and N Fear shall awe.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-05

or Gen. McLAHE, Of the Lsavenwortn
ledger, started for Washington City last
Sunday night. He win be gone several
weeks.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-05
TITLES OF COUNCIL BILLS.

Council Bill No. 4, An Act to charter a
ferry at Topeka.
Council Bill No. 6, An Act to amend
an Act entitled "An Act to incorporate
the Blue River Bridge Company"
Council Bill No. Z, An Act TO authorize
John Hoar and James N. Whittemore to
establish and maintain ferry across the
Big Blue river at Manhattan city.
Council Bill No. 8, An Act for the
establishment of a university at Lawrence,
in the county of Douglas, Kansas Terri
tory.
Council Bill No. IL, An Act to charter
ferry across the Kansas river.
Council Bill No. 18, An Act to locate,
establish and construct Territorial road
from some point at or near Fort Riley,
Riley county, K. T., to some point near
the base of the Rocky Mountains, at or
near the 18th parallel of latitude.
Council Bill No. 10, An Act to locate
and establish Territorial road from Atchi-
son to Fort Riley.
Council Bill No 20, An Act to incorpo-
rate the Kansas Wesleyan University,
Atchison, Kansas Territory.
Council Bill No. 81, An Act defining
the boundary line between Madison and
Breckenridge counties, Kansas Territory.
Council Bill No. %, An Act creating
and organizing the county Of Wyandott.
Council Bill No. "a, An Act to grant to
Zach Curtis privilege to establish ferry
across the Big Blue river at Unadilla.
Council Bill No. 80, An Act to provide
for the purchase Of copies of Websters
Unabridged Dictionary of the English
language, for the use Of the public schools
of Kansas Territory.
Council Bill No. 80, An Act divorcing
Charles A. Wright and Maria Ann Wright
Council Bill No. 81, An Act to authorize
Josiah Bundy to establish and maintain q
ferry across the Marias dcs Cygnes river,
at point near Stanton. in Lykins county,
known as "Bundy's Ford"
Council Bill No. 35, An Act 10 authorize
Asahel Beach and others to construct a
bridge across Cow Creek, on the Santa Fe
road, near Beach's Trading Post.
Council Bill No SO, An Act confirming
the location Of certain county seats.
Council Bill No. 81, An Act repeating
"An Act TO incorporate the Central Bail
Road Company"
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-02-05
Special Correspondence Of tie Herald Of Freedom.
Late from the Gold Mines.
CHERRY CREEK, Z. T.,)
December %, 1859. (

OHkRkf CREEk, N LII
December rs, 1859.
Ed. HERALD OF FREEDoM-DEAR SIR
In accordance with my promise of Dec
18th, l again transmit a few. words in
reference to the "lucre" hunters of these
regions, their present occupations and
future anticipations-together with few
hints 20 those who design joining our
jovial band upon the return of spring.
We are now snugly ensconced within
our winter quarters, CHEEKY fire of dry
pine blazing merrily in the middle of our
lodge, blankets and buffaioes in abund-
ance. broiled turkey for dinner-it being
Christmas day (by the way, merry Christ
mas to You, Mr. Editor)-plenty of game
within an hours ride from camp, and
good grass on the hills for our animals.
On stormy ''nor'-wester' days, costly
domiciled within our buffalo lodge, peering
from our secure covert at the wintry
blast, we mock the futile attempts OF the
Frigid King, whose sole mission appears to
be to render all as drear and desolate as
is his own chill-stricken heart-or, re-
clining upon our robes, we listen to the
recital of some thrilling border narrative,
or page from the life's history of some
one of eur number, and truly their ex-
perience has furnished incidents for many
soul-stirring story. Good-hearted, in.
telligent fellows, boys who have travelled,
true as steel, and noble as nature can make
them.
When the whether is pleasant we turn
out, saddle our horses, aud hunt; thus
realizing those spirited stanzas of Martin
F. upper
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
MISCELLA NEOUS.

APPOINTMENT for Training the Of
"A ficers Of Regiments COMPOSING the 18th
Brigade Of va. Militia, Sind 9srd and ib0th Regi-
nn,ents at staanton, Augusta, will commence on
sth and i44th Regiments at Lexington, Rock
bridge, will commence on Tuesday, May 3rd.
Regiment at Covington, Aleghany, viii COM
8lst Kegiment at Bath Court Hotse will COM
mence Wednesday, May 18th
s s2nd Regiment On THURSDAY Hg5s Ag'il 2 2sth
16Oth ? s. Saturday :" Goth
At the muster grounds to De designated respect.
County = Of Al Augussa. 9Th Regiment Oh Friday,
May he eth tSe 18th Regiment Z. j, On sstssay Nay
spectively y thecopnandants Of Regiments in the
Regiment Oh Saturday May the 9th at the
Muster grounds 81 Covington, Alleg hany Co..
slst Regiment on Saturday May 2lst at the Nus
ter grounds at Bath Court House. 49,.
Bv command Of Il II
=. Gen. WM, H.:HARMAN,
JOHN, l.. PEYTON;. Ala. de. Camp.
ApY25, '59 18th brigade of va. Militia.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
THE STAUNTON FOUNDRY

THE undersigned having entered into partner
Il ship, are now prepared to do work of almost
every description that comes within their line of
business. Persons wishing to patronize home man.
ufacture of this kind, have the opportunity of
doing so. We can execute work cheap as it can
beprocnred at the North. taking into consideration
the freight that has to- be paid omit in getting it
here. One ofthe firm can always be found at their
place Of business. which is situated few hundred
yards Northwest of Stanton. We have always
1nhana GooKlNG,PARhoR; Box a9:,S q .sS
also, Kettles, Fendsrs,s Andsronsr Wqsos! Bqaes,
and all the other miin ,a to be found ct such
UNI PisoH, the improved :RIVERgoMB, the Har7
ris BLOWS, togethcrwitt al their NECESSARY fixtures
PloWs..t We have also variety of Beautiful pat
terEs icr'iR cN:h aILING, also variety ofthe
most Improved MILL GEARING PATTERNS to
fit up Mill Gearing, Circv' ar Saws, Threshing Ma,
chimes, Iron Railing, ano all such work incidental
to Machine Shop Of tie better class. We have
competent and experienced ,workmen in our en-
p;by, and AL work ent, osteds to our care will be
promptly attended to az d neatly executed:
II. !. A. j. GAHAtR & co.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07

= 'Riehmtndj; February; 1855.
I AEssRs. DOVE Il Co. Coming from the Thea
ire one night in January, just opposite Lafayette
Hall, received from some unknown hand blow
across my face, (withl think sticky which felIed
me to the ground insensible and bleeding profuse
IT,. On awakening to consciousness found my
face badly cut and bruised, eyes and lnosa very
much swollen. applied to my face your Turft0il
which at once assuaged and relieved. the swollen
parts from which suffered great pain, particular
ly about my eyes. Its use enabled me to see sind
to 60 about my work removing the b4ackness which
usually appears about the eyesliafter blows and
giving me more relief than l could have supposed
any remedy would have gi*en in SO short eime;
and entirely curing my face, which was in the WORT
possible appearance. 1t is With much qualification
give you, with my thanks, this certificate Of its
efficacy. Your friend, !.
81 =. CiE. KENT.
and H. 8. E1cHKLaEKeRR Il BRo., Druggists
DOVE Il CO., Sole Proprietors,-
Sept. Is, lS5s.-ce2wty. Richmond, Va.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
Quaker CitV Sewing Machine

T HAVE rented and fixed up the room next door
ginia Hotel, for the purpose of exhibiting these
machines, and | would now most respectfully in
wife the attention IF the public to them. | think it
entirely useless to pass any unnecessary enconi-
ums upon them. as it is to be supposed that all who
are in want, will call ano see them before pur-
its, aud let their performance speak for themselves
lst,-this is the simplest and most durable double
threaded machine now in use. There is ny part Of
it at all likely to get out of order, and SHOULD ii by
possibility hsppe1 to do any ock-smith can re-
pair it. 4.
2d,-The seam sewed is strong, neat and du-a-
BILE, canrot be ripped, though every sixth stitch be
cut
3d.. Any Find of thread may be used in sewing
with it, and 4th-the comparative cheapness of the
machine places it within the.reachqf every family
They are furnished. put UP st your housed for the
small sum Of fftH douafs' Twill Sc nest happy to
not want TO purchase, as every one who sees it
work wallbear testimony to its merits. Call then,
and examine it. j. NJ. CRANK, Agent.
ml9 3mos-Spec COPY
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
CHEAP CASH STORE.

THE subscriber tenders his sincere thanks to his
l. friends and the public generally, for their for
ner patronage and informs them Of his return from
the Northern Cities, and is now in receipt and
opening new Stock of SPRING AND SUMNER
GOODT.. comprising a full stock of Ladies Dress
Goods, Black and Fancy Silks and R,bes; do,
Bereges, Challies, pain and figured. all wool De-
tiiias, Grape nean I'D cashikafe, shswls Scarf
do; Swiss: and Book Muslia; a splendid lot of
Swiss and Lace NindeT Curtains: MarseiI.e Gov
erietts; French Cloth and cAssmefesi, satia, Six
1ells, Irish Linnen. Bleached, land RroIn Cotton,
and many other articles usually keptin Dryd ouds
Stores. whic will sell very low. for cash. lily
motto is still Quick Sales and Small Profit. a.
S. II. HiLB'S Dry Goods Stors,i
8. Opposite the Virginia Hotel.
Stauntnn. Anil 30. ,h9-Snec Copy.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
MISCELLANEOUS.
+, ANDS, IN MARKEr..

IN pursuance Of q decseg If TIE; cirsass Court Of
i Augusta County, entered at the. y creniber
term, 1858, in cause therein depending between
Samuel D. Wallace and others, Plaintiffs, and
Flemming Carol and others, Defendants, we will
proceed, on Friday, tte s29M day Of Moy neat, on
the premises, to; sell the following TRACTS or
LAND belonging to said Carol, to witt d.
1st. A Tract known the Drown Hill Tract"
containing about 1O3 Acres, and adjoining the
lands of Robert Craig, F. Woodward and others.
1t has on it D YELLING HOUSE, Out-hcuses,
Spring, &c. ...:ra :aa
I'd. A Tract containing 90 Acres, adjoining what
is known as the t'Welch Tract T..
Sd. The "Mountain Tract, containing about $50
ACRES, adjoining the lands Of Sensabhrg Barclay
and others; OF and crossing the Rockeridge coaa-
The. lands ARE we'll worth the examination Of
persons desiring to purchase, They ere suscepti-
BILE of inprcvement-are finely tiinbered-conven-
lent tosraarket, and may be made profitable for
TER5Mss.TCosts o;f.sle asd ,.of suit in hand, and
one third in six mo,tths and the balance ntwelve
and twenty foer months taereafter-in equal in
stalnents, the purchaser to give bonds and good
personal security, and the title to be retained as
ultimate security.
N. Bit the sale Is not completed on the day
apponted i. will be continued until the next day.
:: B: WATTS VA } com'r,.
u.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
CHrCKERTMa PIANos.'

ANOTHER; LOT Of those splendid Instrument )
II. has Just been received n. =
). We have now as fine an assortment of Pianos )
can be found in any of the large cities, and
Prices here, the same as at the Factory, from
1928 to $1,000 .,,,,,.,t
In this lot we have also the much admired Bois
de Noic and the new scole circular action, which
for volume and beauty of tone, nearly equals the
Grand To these new kind, we solicit tie atteh
ton of Professors and Amateurs. The Thaltele
Grand is still on hand for sale. - ':a ~;
Orders from abroad, with references, will be
promptly attended to. Drawings of Pianos, with
thh prices, furnished free of expense.
The instruments from this factooy haze universally
carried the first medals, diplomas, and ouards, orer
all competitors ~ dN Fairs and other places chers
they haze been exhibited ia Europe and America
The first professors, mechanics and judges Of oof'
countries are unanimous a7rardng them the high
est perfection.
Warerooms North side Of Broad Street, near 9th,
and at Habliston & Bros, No. l69 Main Street.
NATHL CARUSI, Sole Agent.
Richmond, April 2, 1859.-ly
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
SPECIAL NOTICES.
A VOICE FROM VIRGINIA.

DR.. Seth s. Huncc II was in Baltimore in April
1854. and f,orn a paper Ireeeived of yours was in
d,s.cd to bay boz: of your pills, recommended as
o,vcrcign ctirc for Epileptic Fits. At that time
one Of my servants had been oiiced with fits sbout
twelve wears. Hiren roe ching home, commenced
with the pills izecordng to directions. dc not
think Sic les had one since. My wif', though, is
so,ney.hs tinduced to believe she may have had one
only Enclosed yohwill find five dollars, for which
you will please forward me two boxes. 4 suppose
pou can forward themby mail. I Your compliance
will oblige me. Yours respectfully p.
} n:...'. - y y NJ. 2: 81 EDGE.
Dr,:lIance's Epilersic Pills also asovereign
remedy for every modification of nervous diseases.
The nervous sufferer, whether torihented by the
acute liSsicat agony of neuralgia, tieddoreux cor
ordinary hesiaehe afflicted With vagrs ferrcrs-
weakened 5y periodical fits, t'irea tened wfrp
lyss, torfe down and dispiritec BY tlitt terrible
lasitude which proceeds from lack OF nervous en-
ergy, or experimenting ATTY dthct pain # disability
arising frdn the unnatural condition Of tie wonder
full machinery which connects 'every nember with
the source of sensation, molten and taoight-de-
rives i'm mediate benefit from the uss of those pills,
which at once Gains. invigorates and regulates the
shattered nervous organization Il ~ y:
Sent to any part ofthe cddntry by ma free of
postage. Address Seth S. >Hancc. fos Baltimore
street, Baltimore, Md. Price, one box, So; two; S.
twelve. $24.
April Is, 1852 I'm.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
Marc l ]o' io'0'--' -: =
KEEN. BAbDWINf& WILKINS;
q, srcctssors TO
KEEN, BAT.DWIN'N CO.,

DEG to inform Merchants and. Consumers that
ID they are now daily receiving the larges and
most desirable Stock of SPRING CLOTHING ever
exhibited in this City State the whole OF which
great yanaRes and Will be offered at such prices
as deft successful competition. Having devoted
the past twenty years exclusively to this business
in this City, and having more largely engaged in
the acture and sale of Clothing than any house
in the State, purchasers wall save time and money
by calling on US. J..
Our first floor is devoted to the RETAIL TRADE
and is constantly supplied with complete assors-
ment of the best and most, fashionable goods. got1
ten up in the best Merchant Tailors style. and So
at tw9nty five per cent, less than their prices
Our second and THIRD foorsare devoted exclusives
" to the WHOLESALE, IRA Ey where Merchants
will find choice stock manufactured with direct
reference THEFT wants, well cut end well, made,
and offered upon the most reasonable terms.
KEEN, BALDWIN WILLIAMS.
Richmond, Mar 26, l859-1y.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1859-05-07
Il Snri,.g Of Skos Hea1Rev:;

MErALIc TIPS ToilAoons AND BHoES.-The saFiAe
in shoe leather which the small metallic tipon tic
toe of boot shoe effects is very greal and the
invention is one of practic alntty. ,Childrensare
out ae i1es shoes
fy that another PAR should be procured; although
20 other part fthe former pair is injured. By the
use of these TIPS, which nGy be made ofslver, cop
per, iron any ether raHeat fe metal, the bootor
they so secure that so long as portion of the
Eemasns the tip will be held fast. They do not
Increase the weight Of the shoe above half
% an ounce. Economically speaking, there is no
mems ladies' or chifdrcn's-can be made to last
9earIy twice the time they would without the tips.
Scientific american.
=, For sale by D. W. KENNEDY.
Stanton, April 80, 1859.