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The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1859-02-12

NAlENTINEs.-Now that February opens DER u.s. the
period for sending love-laden Valentines draws nigh
st. Valentines day February Nth, is old institu-
tIon, not to be given up
.. For on that day, when Cupid kept his court
As he is wont at each St Valentine,
Unto the which all lovers do resort
That of their loves they there may make
port"
So says Spcnscr, and if our readers need fine Valen
tines for the coming day they can supply themselves
at the stores Of Nauman & Strauss, L. Walker, OF
Norwood Tillon.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1859-02-12

r;s- Miss Amelia Ross, aged III years, died last
month in England She lived in the rcigns Of five
sovcrcigns of Great Britain Ono hundred years ago.
her parents settled with her in the town of Newon!
mavady and she lived thorc until the day other death.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1859-02-12

mr. Meanness will mildew the bril- hest flower tina
eyer opened IT. peals to the dew Of affection.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-05-14
p.faai.d

In an election, by the Republicans, for
delegates to the osawatomie Convention,
on Saturday last, n. F. CONWAY was dis
tanced by CHARLES Il. BRANscoMB, some
sixty odd votes. Conway was sustained
by Lane and all the influence which he
could command. If the Big Springs
movement should have done nothing else,
it has efectually laid Lane and Conway
upon the shelf. Their warmest support
ems, hereafter, WILDE afraid to bring them
forward for any Office. Thacher will go
BY the board next time, as will Braps-
comb. for it is said they both exertsd
themselves to the fullest extent to defeat
those worthless.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-05-14
Worth Noting.

For year past the prospects have been
that New Mexico would be converted into
slave State. At the last session of the
Legislature of that Territory they passed
a law legaliziug the institution there
Have the advocates of that measure ever
thought of the effect of the Pixies Peak
emigration upon the political destinies of
New Mexico? From $1,000 to 100000
persons will reach the gold mines by the
1st OF middle of June. Whether success
attends them or otherwise, thousands of
these pioneers will find their way to New
Mexico, and contribute their share in
moulding the institutions of that future
State. We shall be disappointed if the
gold excitement of western Kansas does
not ultimate in giving several additional
free States to the American confederacy.
of which New Mexico will be one. II
such Shall be the case, however oisas
trously it may effect individuals, it will
result advantageously to the cause of free.
dom, and to the general prosperity of the
country.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-05-14

GA Mass Convention was held at
Leavenworth, last Saturday evening, to
nominate delegates to the Big Springs
Conveption; but it proved q failure
Though the Ledger says 1t was the largest
political gathering ever held in that city,
yet it was made up Of members Of the
other parties. After speeches, resolu-
tions, &C., affirming the Constitution of
the United States. which, by the way,
didn't pass, they adjourned. The affair
seems to have been a laughable one, and
was the source of much merrimeut We are
frank to concede that we anticipated this
result. Parties, in that county, were Or
ganized, and the Opposition" had adopt
ed platform liberal enough in its provi-
sions to embrace erybody who are not
Democrats. Unlike the Republican or
ganization of this county, in trying to
drive as many Jroai the party as possible,
it adopted a platform broad enough for
everybody. We contemplate that the
Opposition party of Leavenworth county
will become part and parcel of the Big
Springs organization, as they cannot con-
sistently merge themselves into a Repub-
lican organization, bound down to the
Philadelphia platform.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-05-14
Tho Position of the Herald.

To prevent any old or new subscriber
from complaining Of us for not acting
consistent with our professions, we again
put upon record the fact that we are ex-
treme in our anti-slavery views, and il
our connection with the HERALD OF
FREEDOM shall be protracted beyond the
admission of Kansas into the Union as a
State, we shall lose no time in identify
ing ourself with the party of freedom,
without regard to the name it wears
Until then, We shall stand by our solemn
pledges, and sustain the FREE STATE Or
ganization as such, though in doing SO
wo stand wholly alone.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-05-14
All Men are Equal.

The Methodist Episcopal Church, at its
late Conference, April 14th, at Omaha,
Nebraska, passed the following preamble
and resolutions, as the voice Of that church
on the subject of slavery:
Whereas, The Bible teaches the unity,
equality and dignity of humanity, and
whereas slavery is founded in the doctrine
that "might makes right" and is crea-
ton of law; and whereas, slavery is at
utter and irreconcilable variance with all
the rights of man; and whereas, as
people we have declared to the world that
I'VE hold these truths to be self-evident,
that all men are created equal, aud en-
dowed by their Crestor with certain in
alienabls rights. among which are life.
liberty and the pursuit Of happiness" and
whereas, our discipline afirms that we are
as much as ever convinced Of the great
evil of slavery. and propounds the ques-
tiOn, what shall be done for the extirpa-
ton Of slavery? and, whereas, the impe-
rious and aggressive spirit Of slavery in
our country, renders 1t timperatively neces-
sary for the friends Of freedom 10 uuite
their influence against the evil; and,
whereas, we are responsible to God and
humanity, to posterity and history, for
our testimony and influence as confer
epce; therefore resolved
!. That as God has made Of one blood
all nations Of men, we recognize in every
human being the offspring OF the fame
common Father, and admit the universal
brotherhood of man.
2. That no enactment made by any
number Of human beings can give one
person right Of possession in another per-
son as an article Of property.
3. That as the church is the light OF the
world, every member ought to bear testi-
mony against all iniquity. and in all proper
ways "seek to so remember them that are
In bonds as bound with them" that when
our Master shall call to account, He may
say TO us, "in as much as ye did it unto
one Of the least Of these, ye did il unto
me-"
4. That all slaveholding for gain is SIN
full, and all persons guilty Of so doing
should neither be received into or retained
in the church. :.
5. That we deem It our indispensable
duty to use all proper means for the ex-
tirpation of the great evil Of slavery.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-05-14

ing an opportunity of knowing of the ex-
istence o. such law, they are made
criminals J subject to fine and inlprison-
ment : The passage of such a law would,
in my judgment, have been an act of
fanaticism and injustice which should
have blanched with shame the cheeks of
its supporters Council bill rs provided
THAT slavery or involuntary seryitude,
except for the punishment of crime where
of the parties shall have been duly con-
victed. is hereby forever abolished and
prohibited in the Territory Of Kansas"
The bill further provided, that the slave
should have the same recourse in the
Courts, which awhile citizen would have
in the premises, and that the testimony
of negroes with reference to their person
al liberty, should be valid in the Courts.
This bill l rery cordially roted for, and it
passed both houses, but by some means
failed to become law. I submit my ac-
tion upon that question to candid, in
telligent people, and invite comparison
with the course of those who would pro-
scribe me, and such as acted with me, as
traitors to the cause of freedom /; and l
make the assertion, that it was nothing
more nor less than spirit of fanatical
prescription, and radical rr'ip s'aapping, by
Thacher, Vaughan 6 Co., that defeated
the enacting of proper law upon that
subject. 1 thank Mr.. Thacher heartily
for showing his hand, by refusing to pub
lish the resolutions passed by our Free
State Convention. 1t may, perhaps, be
worth noticing, that the only amendment
proposed to the resolution by Thacher's
fright bower" was, to strike out the
words "Free State" and insert "Republi.
can." Very respectfully,
ED. S. NASH.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-05-14
wyando,, County in tho Field.

The FREE STATE voters Of Wyandott
county held Convention at Wyandott
on the 7th inst. The county was fully
represented. Judge WRIGHT, Of Quin-
daro, was elected President, and w. +.
SIMPSON, Secretary. The COMMITTEES on
resolutions, through their chairman, DR..
RooT, reported the following preamble
and resolutions, which wero adopted by
an overwhelming vote. They breathe the
true spirit:
The political affairs of Kansas, at this
time, in our opinion, are in that condition
which demands the earnest consideration,
and honest and intelligent action of our
people.
For five years the people of Kansas
have struggled against an unscrupulous
body of men, the head and front of which
have been the appointees of the late and
present administrations, backed and sup
ported by federal patronage, federal
money and federal arms.
This party first assumed the name Of
the Pro.slavery party, and under that
name, in 1854, elected J. w. Whitfield a
Delegate to Congress by the most glaring
and unmissakable frauds In 1856 they
gloried in the name of Border Rufians, .
and by an importation Of thousands Of
votes from the State of Missouri, elected
all the members of both branches of the
FIRST Territorial Legislature. majority Of
whom were citizens Of the State of Mis-
souri,.
This legislative body. thus elected. en-
acted a code of laws for the people ol
Kansas, many OF which were disgrace
to the age, and among others an election
law 50 hedging about and fencing in the
ballot box, by test oaths and conditions,
as to preclude the possibility Of any high
minded American citizen. who knew and
appreciated his rights as such, from par
ticipafing in elections and rightiDg the
wrong BY that great republican remedy
for all political evils, an appeal 70 the
ballot. 55ic ff2F
In 1856 this party assumed the nans
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-05-14
For Sale.

1t would give us pleasure to dispose of
the HERALD OF FREEDOM Office to some
responsible party, for its real value, with
the condition that it shall remain FREE
STATE, and shall devote itself to the ad-
vancement of the interests of that orgsniza-
ton until Kansas is State in the Union.
Aresponsible party could make good bar
gain, and only small portion of the pur-
chase money would be required in hand,
provided the balance were amply secured.
If not disposed Of satisfactorily, we shall
continue our connection with the office
until pretty late" The office is now
doing a first rate business, with from
$4,000 to $4,000 worth of job work
annually, large advertising list, and the
largest subscription list in the Territory
and that list constantly increasing.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-05-14
Eillihuaferinr

1t is said that if the Pixies Peakers
fail to find gold to reward their adventures
over the plains, fillibustering expedition
will be organized, and descent made on
Sonora and Chihuahua. Kansas will be
immensely benftted if the emigration
shall take that direction, instead of re-
turning through the settlements. When
the ebb tide sets in. if gold is not found
to reward the adventures for their labors
and sacrifices, it is apprehended they will
not be as regardful of the law of mine
and thine as the decalogue demands.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-05-14
A Visit

We were favored with visit from Gen.
EAsTIN on Wednesday last. He was on
his way home from the Tecunseh Con-
ventioD, and furnished us a copy of the
Democratic resolutions passed at that
convention, which we publish else
where. 1t gave us great pleasure to show
him through the HERALD OF FREEDOM
office, point out the three broken presses
lying around the building, the relic of the
past, and introduce him to the "cellar
Kitchen" where the thunder was forged
which spiked the cannon of Lecompton-
ism. We are glad the General has come
down so gracefully, and conceded that
Kansas must be Free State. Had he
done so five years ago, and his party had
done the same, much i'll feeling would
have been prevented, and republican in
stitutions would not have been so severely
wounded in the house of their friends.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-05-14
To sub.cribers.

Ky When the term for which subscribers re-
eciying their papers by mail or at the Post-oiice
is out or nearly SO, we convey the intelligenc by
u cross at the end Of their names, like the one
at the commencement Of this notice. This VIII
give all n fair opportunity TO know when their
time is up, and serve as an invitation to renew
their subscriptions.
NJ Extra copies Of the Herald Of Freedom
put up in wrappers for mailing, if desired, can
be had at the Office. Price. Five Cents each.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-05-14
Rsuubl,oapi,m Iuaor,.d ov ,b. p.oDl.,


Last Monday evening caucus was
held in one of the precincts of Douglas
county, to see who. of all that were desir-
GUS of place among the founders of Re-
publicanism in Kansas, should be selected
as delegate to the Osawatomie Conven-
tion Of the 18th inst. After choosing Pres
ident and Secretary. there was one private
left to vote, and the ambitious aspirant
to the honor to be bestowed. The Presi-
dent nominated the aspirant, the private
voted for him, the Secretary against him,
leaving tie vote. The President voted
the affirmative, thus the honor was be-
slowed upon the candidate, and Republi-
canism is upheld by the masses.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-05-14

G0u new printing press, for job
tcork, has just arrived, and is now in first
rate working order. 1t is from the manu-
factory of W. T. & S. D. DAY, Cincinnati,
Ohio. We are very much pleased with
its appearance, and are satisfied that no
better press of-the kind is manufactured
anywhere. Those in want of first class
job work will forward their orders to the
HERALD OF FREEDOM Office.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-05-14

GJ. E. MOONEY, Esq, of westpoint.
Mo-, will accept our thanks for eight ad-
ditional subscribers to the HERALD OF
FREEDOM, accompanied with the cash.
Thacher, this all comes from "persecu-
ton" We have been called Democratic
so much by the Republican. that many
believe it, and are bound to sustain US, we
suppose.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-05-14

r Judge WILLIAMS, Of the Sd Judi
cial District, has ordered an adjourned
term Of his Court, to be held at Fort Scott
on the Sd Tuesday in june next it being
the 21st day of the mouth. Our sub
scribers in that direction, who are inter-
ested, viii govern themselves accord
ingly.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-05-14

or The, county seat of Anderson
county has been permanently located, by
vote Of the people, at Garrett. An at
tempt was made to jump the Garne,t
town site. butit proved unsuccessful.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-05-14

or Hon. F. P. BLAIR arrived in Lsav-
enwOrth on Monday evening last. 1t is
hoped that he win visit Lawrence before
he returns 70 ST. Louis.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-05-14

or Rev. Mr.. OEHLER, of Prairie City,
wants the services Of piano manufae-
turer. or repairer. Any one knowing
Of such person viii do . favor by calling
on him, where they will get ajOh
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-05-14

or Ten steamers were burned at the
wharf in Pittsburgh on the 7th inst
Several Others were saved with much
difficulty. -
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-05-14

Here shall the PFesstke Pc piles riz hts maintain
Unaw'd by party, and unbribed By gain,
Pledged butte Truth, to Liberty and Law,
No FsvoFsWays US. and no Fear shall owe.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-05-14

Or Hon. n. J. PAHRorT has our
thanks for copy Of the coast survey.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-05-14
LAWRENCE. KANSAS.

SATURDAY MORNING, NAY II, 1853.
TERMs..-.sa.OO PER AENUM. IN ADVANCE
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-05-14
For the Herald Of Freedom.
Letter from Edward S. Nash.
OLATHE, May Sd, 1859.


Mr.. EDITOR EARLY in April last, q
call was circulated in this county for
Free State Mass Convention, to be held at
Olathe on the 18th of April, as the call
expressed, "for the purpose of having a
free interchange of opinions with refer
ence to the political questions of the day,
and of deciding upon the best course to
be pursued in the future" This call was
numerously signed by prominent Free
State men in every township in the coun-
ty. In pursuance of the call, the con-
vention was held, a report of which ap-
pears in your last issue. A copy of the
proceedings was sent, as per resolution, to
the Lawrence Republican fer publication,
and it was refused an insertion, osteusi-
bly, because the issues made were "dead
issues" aud that /, who had committed
the crime of voting against the slavery
bill," had presented them. / have no
doubt, however, that the true reasons why
they were not published, were, First,
That the editor felt somewhat chagrined
after his brilliant Effort here, in favor Of
the immediate organization of the Re-
publican party, in consequence of the ac-
ton taken: and, Second, That the peo-
pie would see in the resolutions, if pub
lished, the only true issues at present be-
fore the people of Kansas.
With the editor of the Republican,
wish no controversy. ! cannot seriously
doubt that he is sincere in his political
professions, and shall certainly be glad to
have him continue in the ranks of our
party. For, although he differs from our
wisest men in the policy best to be pur-
sued, / have no doubt his heart is in the
right place.
He is extremely Jealous, which, in a
good cause, is certainly commendable
and it gives me pain to add, that his zeal
is equalled, if not surpassed by his esteem
Of his own ideas of policy, aud an uncom.
promising determination to force every.
body, even the old ioheel horses of Repub.
licanism, to either follow him, the grea
'chiJ Of the ten," OF, forsooth, they art
Democrats.
Politics, with him, seems to be
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-05-14

tion untenable, or have any of our hines
been broken? We think not. Has our
enemy abandoned the field or has bis
means for aggressive or defensive war
been shortened? Is there any defect in
his appointments, or have his supplies
been cut of? 3? We think not.
The same power that supported the
Pro slavery and Border Rufian party of
"a and '55, the Law and Order party Of
'56 and '57, and the Lecompton National
Democratic ballot box stufing party Of
'5S, also supports the Buchanan nemoc-
rscy of $50, and that the millions that
have been lavished upon its predecessors
will be continued to it. The same strong
arm of the National Executive is still in
the field, and its hostility to popular gov
ernment 10 by no means abated. It is
there with its Offices and its bribes, its
rewards and its punishments, intent upon
mischief Whilst few have been added
to its ranks by desertion from ours, and
the much needed element Of frespectability
has also been added to some extent in the
shape of new comers, who were not per-
sonally identified with past outrages, and
with such an enemy in the field, it be-
comes us TO stand by our guns. to try no
experiment Of doubtful propriety that
might endanger the glorious victory
almost achieved, the final triumph almost
reached, but with our old banner nailed
to the mast head, with that old name,
associated as it is with so many deeds OF
honor and glory and patriotism. our posi-
ton grows stronger and stronger, and
though . few may have basely deserted
the ranks and enrolled their dishonored
names with the old enemy, and though
there are few Others that would desert
the old organization and introduce new
tests Of party faith, yet the rank and file,
the people, the sovereignty Of the land,
stand fimly fxed upon the old platform.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-03-22
Marion, Ala. - Howard College -
Turning Prospects, dr.

CORRESPONDENCE ep The RI0ANoNs BALT DISPATCH ]
MARION, ALA. March II, 1859.
The town Of Marion is situated in Perry county.
There 10 Q railroad running from it to Selma, on
the Alabama river. Perhaps no road IN the Uni.
ted States has paid larger dividend than this
during the past fall and winter. All the cotton
crop Of several counties is sent over it, on its way
to Mobile, all the merchandise for this and sev'
eral other towns west aud south OF this point
passes it, as 1t is the most direct and expedl'
eious from Baltimore Philadelphia and New York.
The legislature has chartered road from this
place to Cahaba, on the Alabama river, at its
junction with CANADA river, 10 miles below Selma.
This road 10 being rapidly built, and will soon
be completed.
No town 10 any State can beast of better and
more nourishiug schools than Marion. Here is
Howard College, most 6ourishing institution,
with an able aud efficient faculty. / have seen
no other Male College at which such perfect order
and deeoruru 10 preserved. The discipline of this
institution IL unsurpassed by that of any other,
North or South. Having visited almost all the
Colleges In Virginia and North Carolina, besides
others, we speak from personal knowledge. Hows
ard College has Theological Department, of
twenty-five students, The College Is under the
control of the Bsptists. Iudson Female Seminary
and Union Female Seminary. both institutions OF
which any State might we'll be proud, are also
sisussed here. The former has two hundred and
fifty, the latter one hundred and hfty young la.
dies obtaining education from learned and accom-
plished Faculties.
There are also several high SCHOOLS with from ~
10 10 pupis-itis estimated that in all the differ.
snt schools there are no less than 500 to 1905 pa
pills. Marion has been called the Athens of the
south, and 10 certainly entitled to the pane. There
are Methodist, Baptist. Presbyterian, Episcopal
and Campbslite churches here, all we'll sustained.
Here resides Rev. p L. Nuby, u. H., one of the
finest pulpit orators in the South. Town property
10 exceedingly high, made so by the large schools,
railroads, and many wealthy planters seeking
residences here while their plantations are in this
or adjoining counties.
Farmers are very busy planting corn; indeed, l
saw some up TO- day. The flower gardens are sur,
passinkly beautiful, adorsed with full blooming
jsponicas, eape jassamine, roses, lilacs, &c. sc.
The woods along all the streams are looking very
green and yellow jassamiue vines all in full
bloom, aud pertaining the air considerable dis.
lance. I will write again soon giving you dis
cription Of the country In Perry, Dallas and Green
counties. J.H.S.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-03-22
C0urt-Spsech es-Weather- Crops-
An EaMDIe
WYTHEvfLLE, Va, Mar,

WrrHEvILLE Va, March Is 1862
Court has been sitting every day this week.
On Monday, Hon. Benz. Rush Floyd and Fayette
McAullen, candidates for Congress from this dis
trict, addressed the citizens of Wytbe, 10 the
Count House. Tuesday, Hon. Clement c. Clay U,
y. Senator from Alabama, and Hon J. N. Saudidge,
member Of the House of Representatives from
Louisiana, delivered political addresses here -
Yesterday, u1th,) the gallant standard bearer Of
the Opposition, in the present contest for the Gu
bernAiorial seat in Virginia, metz the Courthouse
and apon our soil, "honest John Letcher the
watchdog Of the treasury Letcher having had
a1sy OF rs1e, and Goggin being much fatigusd, it
xss expeoted that the former would excel 10 the
debate on that occasion; but, We presume, that
AaT impartial listener would cay that, even on
that occasion, the powers of the two gadiators was
equally matched. think, however, that Goegia
possesses more eloquence than Letcher.
Ouf mountain: are assuming the beautiful ap.
pearsnce OF spring The brooks begin to laugh
among the green meadows, aad wheat fields, aud
tue warmth OF the sun, 90 stirs the hearts of the
onds, That their notes begin TO resouad through
neld and wood. The growing crops, look promis
!Eg. Harp