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Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-02-11

= .y-The Washington States says that free
trade is of vital Importance to the producing
interests of the South and West, and that
protection is another form of Aboitionism
and rather than be responsible for its imposi-
ton, the representatives Of the slavcholding
States would surrender the control of the
Government The Southern Democracy will
yield nothing more to the interests Of their
allies in PENNSYLVANIA.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-02-11

Rock 1sLAND.--The Secretary of The In
terror has decided that Rock Island vas I'M
der the charge and control Of ne War
Department until 1859, and that he land
is not yet subject to pre-emptioD, and can
only become SO by special act of congress.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-02-11
The State University.

The Board of Trustees of the State Univer-
slty, which Was appointed by the Board of
Education, at its late session in Dcs Moines,
assembled in the University building, formerly
the State House, at Iowa City, Wednesday
morning of last week, and remained in session
till Friday noon. The following gentlemen,
composing the Board, were present: NJ. L.
Fisher, of Clayton; I. S. Parvin, of Musca-
tine; Hugh D. Downey, of johnson; Thos.
Ii. Benton, of Pottawattomie; J. NJ. Griffith,
of Polk; L. F. Parker, of Powcshiek; G.
Pomeroy, of Boone. Hon. Thos. II. Benton
presided, and \. Hart acted as Secretary.
II. W. Lathrop, of Iowa City, was elected
Treasurer, and L. S. Parvin, of Muscatine,
Librarian and Curator. Mr.. Parvin resigned
his place as Trustee, and DR.. Chas. o. Waters
was elected to fill the vacancy.
From reports made to the Board, it appears
that, while the last Legislature appropriated
$4,000 for ''the building and completing" of
building for the use of the University, a
building has been commenced, on which there
has already been expended 500, and the
architects estimate that a further sum of
$4,000 at least will be required to complete it.
The University library contains 4s3 volumes,
procured at a cost of $576.s1. The apparatus
belonging to the various departments of the
University has cost 81 ,O97.26 The principal
of the University fund at the present time is
Sll1,s65.9s, to which is to be added
$3,905.27, due from certain parties, making
total of $115, 769.23. The University owns
IA, la acres of land, and has yet to select
122 acres. This real estate has been appraised
at 500, 9493s.
The Board adopted resolutions confirming
the appointment of D. F. Wells as Professor
of the Normal Department; appointing a
Janitor of the University; directing the
Treasurer to discontinue the further loanng
of the University funds, and to deposit the
same in one of the city banks; also, a resolu-
ton calling upon the Treasurer to prepare a
detailed report, for the annual meeting of the
Board in June next
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-02-11

SUIT FOR DANAGEs.-The District Court at
Davenport was occupied, on the Sth inst,
with the case of II. G. Angle & Co. VS.. The
Mississippi & Missouri Railroad Co. This
case is one Of Importance, and involves a
principle that is of considerable consequence
to shippers. The facts of the case are as fol-
lows: Last spring, Messrs. Rowe " Williams,
of Muscatine, shipped from this city, via the
NJ. & NJ. Railroad, % boxes of merchandise,
marked al. Angle & Co., Cedar Rapids"
The railroad company delivered the goods at
the warehouse of Thompson & Co., commits
sion merchants at Iowa City. The warehouse
was burned and the goods destroyed. The
plaintiffs are now cndeavoring to hold the
Railroad Company responsible for the goods.
They contend that the company gave them a
receipt for the goods, and agreed to deliver
the goods in good order; and further, that
thew cave no orders nor directions to place
the goods in any warehouse. The receipt
given by the company is similar to those
generally given in such cases. 1t is custom
ary with them to put the goods shipped over
their road into warehouses at Iowa City. If
the plaintiffs gain the case, it will be quite a
serious loss to the company, as they had a
large number of other articles stored in the
same warehouse, and on simlrr conditions.
The railroad company hold that they are only
responsible for the safe delivery Of the goods
at Iowa City. James Grant appeared for the
plaintiffs, and james 7. Lindley for the
defendants. \ decision will be rendered in
n few DAYS
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-02-11
q CD NE w s!


We are gratifcd to state that the meeting of
citizens Of Mahaska county, at Oskaloosa, on
Saturday last, accepted the proposition made
by certain gentlemen of the NJ. 4 NJ. Il. r.,
for the speedy extension of the Muscatine and
Oskaloosa Railroad to that place.
The conditions Of the agreement, as near as
we can remember, are as follows The County
Judge of Mahaska is to issue $500, 900 of the
bonds of that county, voted some time since,
for like sum of stock in the road. The
company is to recommends work on the road
within thirty days after the issue of the bonds,
and to have the cars running into Oskaloosa
By the LIST Of September, 1860 1t is further
stipulated that at least sl5, 900 worth of work
shall be done on the road in the limits Of
Mahaska county, this year; the railroad com
pany is also to pay the interest on 100000
Of the county bonds, and, as penalty for not
completing the road at the time agreed upon
the company must pay the interest on all the
bonds till it is completed. Its also understood
that the company will cndeavo:, + possible,
to have the road in running order beyond
Skunk river, twenty miles west of Washing
ton, before the close of the present year.
This contract is yet to be ratified by the Board
of Directors of the Railroad Company, in New
York, which we have but little doubt they
will do.
1t would seem that our expectations OF
railroad to Oskaloosa are now assuming a
tangible shape. We congratulate our own
citizens as well as the people of Mahaska
county, anu all others along the line Of the
road, on the contamination of this arrange
mcnt, by which a long desired object is to be
attained. We feel assured that the citizens OF
Mahaska county will never regret their fidelity
to the NJ. & NJ. r. r. Co., and the step they
have just taken to secure the speedy con-
struction Of the road
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-02-11

dell made an Intellectual attempt to call up
the bill for the acquisition of Cuba. He has
declared that he is determined to force the
Cuba question to O debate and vote, and
that if he cannot do so on the thirty million
bill, he will move it as an amendment to
one of the general appropriation bills.
The House, under suspension of the
rules, passed the Senate joint reso ution for
the payment of the balance of sc, 900 to
Georgia, on account of military services
against the Cherokees, Greeks and Semi
no!es; also the Senate bill to pay Maine
nearly 5000 for expenses incurred in Or
ganizing a regiment of volunteers for the
Mexican war also the Senate bill authori-
zing the Attorney General to represent the
United States in the proceedings in Equity,
pending in the Supreme Court, between
Massachusetts and Rhode Island, relative to
the boundary line.
The Illinois Penitentiary at Alton was
partially destroyed by fire on the evening of
the 9Th. Loss unknown. One prisoner es-
capped. The fire was probably the work of
an incendiary.
The Wi liam and Mary's College, found
ed by Jefferson, at Williamsburg, Va, in
Guiding the library and laboratory, was de-
stroyed by fire at o'clock on the morning
of the Sth. 1t was the oldest ms titution in
the country. The students all escaped. In
surance twenty-five thousand dollars.
New gold discoveries are reported on
the head waters of the Missouri. The Sioux
City Register announces the arrival of Mai.
Culberton direct from that region. He re-
ports the discovery of gold diggings between
the Missouri and Columbia rivers, in the
neighborhood of Stevens Pass. The gold
is of an inferior quality, being worth only
fourteen or fifteen dollars an ounce, but is
said to exist in great abundance, He brought
down thirteen thousand dollars in gold in
Jumps the size of grains of corn, and avs
the mines can be approached within COM
paratively short distance, by steamboats,
He says the head waters of the above nam
ed rivers are so near together that he drank
from the Missouri on the eastern side of the
mountains, and in halt an hour drank from
the Columbia on the Pacific slope.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-26

We are assured "by one who knows"
that Conway wrote Lanes appeal to the
public, published in last weeks Repubi-
can. It was a rich document. Lane
"never received anything from the Free
State party in the way of remuneration"
What did be do with the $1,000 voted
him in scrip by the Topeka Legislature,
as remuneration for services as chairman
of the Executive Committee, charged
with the work of setting the Topeka Con-
stitution and government in motion p
We kz,ot0 the scrip t0as received by him, and
we understand that some five or six hum
dred dollars in cash, or drafts, were given
him on account of the same, he agreeing
to deposit scrip in its place; but this he
never did, for the reason alleged by him,
that he had sent his scrip East to be cash.
ed, but that he had not received the cash
on it, but would get it and deposit it with
the treasurer of the committee. We
know, too, that he had scheme by which
he proposed to get his scrip cashed by
members of Con yress, and we presume he
made it available. At any rate, we do
not believe he can show dollar of the
scrip issued to him at this time.
Since Conway, over the name Of Lane
has written a defense of the latter gen.
tlemen. we propose they now change
about, and let Lane write defense oi
Conway. Par mobile tratr7tm.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-26
Administrators Sale.

KANSAS TERRITORY, =.
County of Douglas.S eS'
In THE PROBATE Court for the County Of Doug
las, March term, 1859.
CHARLES ROBINSON, Administrator
of ROBERT T.f00T0N, deceased.
NOW, at this day, comes Charles Robinson,
= administrator Of Rob't I. HootoD, deceased,
and proves to the Court that the order of publ
cation, made upon his petition at the September
(lsSs0 term thereof, has been published accord
ing to law, and moves for an order of sale, pur-
suant to said petition and notice, whereupOn
the Court proceed to hear the testimony pro-
duced, and to examine the parties who appear,
touching the application of said administrator
mentioned, and it being proved to the Court
that there are not sufficient personal estate and
effects of said deceased. charged with the pay
ment Of debts, and not sufficient assets in
the hands Of said administrator TO pay the
debts due by said estate. it is ordered that
the said Charles Robinson. administrator, dc,
on the 18th day of April next, at the door Of
the Court House of the county of Douglas. K.
T.. and during the session Of the District or Pro-
bate Court of said county, between the hours Of
ten in the forenoon and five in the afternoon OF
that day, expose for sale, at public vendue OF
ontcry, the following real estate in the petition
of said administrator described, to wit, the fol-
lowing Lots situated in Lawrence, K. t.: Lot
ll3, Massachusetts, street. with good sized, con-
venient and well finished stone dwelling House
thereon; Lot l6. Delaware street. and Lot 100
Mississippi street, and sell the same for the pur.
poses in said petition mentioned, on the follow
ing terms, to wit: For CASH first having had
the same appraised, and notice Of the time
terms and place of said sale published for foui
weeks prior thereto, in some newspaper in thi.
Territory, and also BY ten copies of such notice
put up in public places in said county, twent,
days before the day of sale. as directed BY law
and that he make return Of his proceedings al
the next term of this Court.
Witness my hand and the seal Of oul
seal \COurt, this Sth day of March, A. d.
SN Jls59. JOSIAH MILLER,
o - Judge of Probate.
March l2, '59-4t.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-26
Book-Biuden.


We have nearly completed arrange
ments for the establishment of a book
O'noery and blank-book mandatory in
lawrence. One is greatly needed, and if
sustained would bring and retain among
T' several thousands of dollars yearly
II should be the interest of our people to
retain all the different tradesmen among
"1' ms can only be done by proper
encouragement. The loss of Mr.. Dops-
~OATH was severe one to the town, but
"0 are negotiating with a gentleman
'quaiiy well acquainted with his business,
anu who will probably be with us in q
few weeks.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-26

We commence the publication of the
JAY-HAwKER in the Herald of Freedom
this week. 1t will consume the principal
part Of our first page through some ten or
twelve numbers. While its characters
are all fictitious, it has endeavored to con-
vey an idea of the inside workings of the
troubles in the southern part of Kansas
for the last year and quarter. Mr.
FOWLER, the author, was a resident of
Linn county during those troubles, and is
thorough going Free State man, and as
such, was supported by the Free State
men Of Lawrence for our first Territorial
Legislature, and was elected to seat in
that body on the 22d of May, 1856, un-
der Gov. Reeder's Proclamation ordering
an election on that day. He came to
Kansas in the fall of 1854, with the Penn
sylvania company, and has been an ener-
getic laborer, though in an humble way,
IN the Free State ranks since that time
We knew him for ten years prior to COM
ing to Kansas, and, politically, only knew
him as devoted member of the Free
Soil party of 1S48, and a supporter oI
JoHS P. HALE in 1852 for the Presiden.
cy. We trust his legand will be read by
every person interested in Kansas affairs
His style is varied, and suited to the va
rious characters he introduces to the read.
er. Those who peruse it will be satisfied
that he is competent of the task he has
undertaken, and we have no doubt bu
many will feel that bis imaginative char.
actes are nearly life-like. Better so the1
to be too unreal, We have copy righteC
it. and shall probably publish it in bOol
form in due time. Contemplating {
heavy increase of new subscribers imme
diately, We have somewhat increased ou
addition with the purpose of supplying
those who subscribe at once with the en-
tire tale
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-26
Our M.rohan..-M...r.. sull.p, /. R,.a

Our Msrehanis-Messrs. Bullene & Read.
1t gives us great pleasure to see the
evidences of prosperity on the part of our
merchants. Most of them are filling in
heavy stocks of goods, and are making
preparations for heavy trade during the
spring and early summer. Having occa-
sion, a few days ago, to call for few
moments at the extensive furnishing store
of Messrs. BULLESE & READ, nearly op-
posite the Postofice, on Massachusetts,
street, we found they were now receiving
their spring stock. Though it was even
ing, yet several teams arrived while we
were there, heavily loaded with supplies
of all kinds. This firm was established
in Lawrence early in the spring of 1857,
since which, business has gradually in
creased in their hands, the sure reward of
integrity, fair dealing, and attention to the
wants of their patrons. So great has
been the demand upon them for goods
they have been compelled to erect new
storeroom, which they are about CON-
pleting, and expect to have ready to occu-
py during the fore part of April, on the
corner of Massachusetts, and Henry streets,
few rods south of their present place Of
trade. Their stock embraces a general
variety, including dry goods, clothing,
boots and shoes, hats and caps, groceries,
provisions, hardware and cutlery, with
iron, nails, crockery, and, in short. a COM
plete stock from which the farmer, me-
chanic, literary man or miner, can make
an ample selection. Persons from dis
tant parts of the Territory, in want of
goods should turn their attention towards
Lawrence, for we are sure they will find a
better class, and larger variety of mer-
chandiss here this season, than at any other
place in the Territory. True, ours is COM
paratively an inland town, but our mer-
chants and business men, by taking ad-
vantage of the times, are enabled to ship
goods here nearly as cheaply as to the
river towns, while, having but small or no
rents to pay, they are enabled to sell at
less profits, and thus saving is actually
made by buying goods at this place. Our
readers are particularly invited to exam
inc the stock of Messrs. BULLENE & READ,
who are now our Oldest traders, and who
have expressed determination to remain
in Lawrence until ''pretty late"
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-26
shnuld be Ina uirsd Inio.

Is it true, as we have heard it asserted
during the last few days, that James Il.
Lane invited prominent citizen of this
county to his office recently, turned the
key upon him and put it in his pocket,
and then trumped up some charges against
him which Lane and everybody else
knows were false, drew revolver upon
him, and threatened to blow his brains
out; that when the gentleman found
himself thus circumstanced he caught q
hickory cane which he discovered in the
room, and with it soon brought Lane tc
terms ? If the story is true the public
should known it, and know all about it
and the wretch who would resort to such
vile means to defeat political opponent
or one he feared might become such
should be held up to public scorn. We
are glad to know that the assailed party
was a person of nerve, and knew how tc
settle matters with the mock hero OF I
hundred battles which were never fought
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-26
AFraa STAT. nnnr.n,inn


a Republican Convention is to be held
at osawatomie or the 18th of May next,
aud Democratic convention is to be held
at Iecumseh on the 10th of May. What
DO our readers and the press of Kansas
say to aFREE STATE CONVENTION at BIG
ePRlNes on Tuesday, the third of May d?
II strikes US that the movement would be
good one, and, as there are thousands
VINO are not willing to abandon that organi-
lat'on until Kansas is a State in the
Cnion' they could devise plan of action
10 defeat both of the new parties which
are la6Oring to foist themselves upon the
people In opposition to their wishes.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-26
Cheering Indications.

last week we received sIxTY-TwO new
.rbscribers from Fort Scott, and large
numbers from other post offices in Kan
-. We are indebted to W. GALLAHER,
ESQ, postmaster at Fort Scott, for the
6,st of these favors. During the last
vsar he has sent US nearly one hundred
,,drr7Jers from his immediate vicinity,
and all has been done voluntarily, and
without fee or reward, save the conscien-
ciousness of having done meritorious act.
It has been tauntiDgly remarked that our
list was growing the fastest in Democratic
and Pro-slavery localities. We would a
thousand times prefer it to be so. In
the first place, Pro-slavery mans two
dollars is just as good to us as it would
be if given by the most extreme fire-eat-
ing radical who opposes him. And then
It'll Pro-slavery men and Democrats to
whom we would rather address our re-
marks, and convince them by persuasion
that our positions were the best ones, than
to any others. Those who are already
Free State men do not need our argu-
ments to make them such. Christ said he
did not come to "call the RIGHTEOUS but
sinners to repentance" And our mission
is not to convert those who now endorse
our political views, but those who do not
understand our position, or understanding
them have not seen proper to adopt them.
Our ideas of Government cannot be
known without readers, and as we wish
all the world to adopt our views, we should
be glad to find them subscribers. Ifa Ma
hometan or Buddhist wishes to subscribe
for the Herald Of Freedom, we shall accept
his subscription with as much alacrity as
that of Christian, and that man is a
william or demagogue who would take ex-
ceptions to us for doing SO.
1t gives us great pleasure to know that
we have conducted our journal in such a
manner as to give satisfaction to moderate
men Of all parties. The cry of having
been bought up by the enemy, gone over
to the Democracy, and thousand othel
charges just as simple, and just as false
have been thoroughly canvassed by the
public, and that man who repeats it or in.
sinuates it now, is looked upon as falsi
fer and slanderer, and he who writes il
as hJeller. The HERALD OF FREEDOM
is just what it was when it was first estab
lished in 1854, and such it will remair
while we control its columns-anti-slave
in sentiment, independent in tone, anC
thoroughly devoted to the making o
Kansas Free State, with no sympathie
for the Democratic party, nor for den,a
gogues in the Republican party who woult
use the party solely for their politica
advancement.
Mr.. GALLAHER has our warmest thank
for his efforts in our behalf, and the assur
ance that the Herald of Freedom will eve
be found "waring against vice in all it
forms," and that without regard to thr
party guilty of it.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-26
LAWREN CE FOUNDRY
AND
MACHINE WORKS.

KMBALL BROTHERS have now in operst
N tion their Foundry and Machine Works,
and are prepared to furnish Mill Work Of al
kinds, both Cast and Wrought, STEAM EN-
GINES, HORSE POWERS, SUGAR MILLS,
THRESHING MACHINES, and oil kinds Of
Machinery needed in Kansas. Having long felt
the need of Works Of this kind ourselves, we
the wants of Kansas, and feel confident we csn
give perfect satisfaction TO all wishing Machine
~. Give us a call before purchasing elsewhere.
Particular attention paid TO repairs. Old Cast
Iron wanted. kIMBALL BROTHERS.
Au0ust
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-26

OF Mr.. SOLOMON has removed his
stock of goods to his new store room, in
MiIlers Block, and is daily receiving his
new goods. He has contracted for col
umn in the Herald of Freedom, and will
fill up the space next week in particulari-
zing his stock. Mr.. Solomon is but little
behind his distinguished namesake in en-
farprisa
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-26

rThe wind, few days ago, blew in
the gable of the stone building occupied
BY Mr.. WILBER, on Rhode Island street.
unroofed the dwelling of c. w. BABcocK
and also a stone building, some two mile:
southwest of Lawrence, on the Blooming.
ton road. Great is wind
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-26

@ Mr.. FORD is about moving to his
new store room next door north of the
rooms previously occupied by him. He
has splendid place, fitted up in good
style, and from his established character
as fair dealer, can rely upon a good
share of trade.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-26
Legal Notices.
Sheriffss Sale.

pY virtue Of an execution to me directed
II from the District Court in and for the coun-
John Hayes and against William Murden. John
Smith and Samuel C. Meek, / will offer for sale
at public auction to the highest bidder, for cash
in hand at the court house door. at II o'clock In
the forenoon Of the sd day Of April. 1850 in the
village of Burlington, Temporary county seat,)
in the county aforesaid, the following property
levied on as the property Of VIM. Murden, John
Smith and Samuel q. Meek. to satisfy said exc
e9tl9n: all me riga., uue ana interest et Mm.
and to ore steam Saw and Grist Mill, situated in
the fou fishing town Of Le Roy, Cotfey county
Il. 7.
JOHN CHESS,
eMarch %. lss9,-4t
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-26

OF We learn from the Lsayenworth
Ledger, that a change of venue in the case
of the State of Missouri against Dr.. Doy,
and Chas. Doy, has been effected, and
that the trial was to commence at St.
Joseph, on the Gath inst. This, we think,
is equivalent to their release.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-26

@The proceedings of the Republican
Mass Convention, held in Bourbon coun-
ty on Monday, March 14tb, arrived too
late for publication this week-will ap-
pear in our next.