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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15

In HURRY-It has come to light,
that certain persons in the Republican
party have portioned out the State Offices.
the United States Senators. and the Con-
gresham. They have their man selected
for each Office, AMI consider the thing as
good as settled. Perhaps the people will
have something to say in the matter.
The Republican party has many difficult
ties and much opposition to contend
against; and any secret caucusiug will
only have the effect to create division in
the ranks. The men who are at such
work. if they have any regard for the sue
cess of the party, will desist at once; for
they cannot but see that such scheming
will be damaging to the party, and con-
sequently to themselves. But if they are
determined to stick to it, and exhibit
their greed for the spoils of Office. let
them go ahead, and they will quickly
end themselves, in the language of Nick
Whites. in a condemned p'ison diff
ikelty."
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15

Or THE RoAD.-We yesterday evening
saw our old Germantown friend, DR.. Paul.
lus. who had Just returned from the West,
where he had made a professional tour on
foot. Although little dusty and travel.
weary, he was in good condition, and
looked better than he did the last time we
saw him, about six years ago. in the
neighborhood of Kercher's Mill, hunting
for crsy-fish in the sand a short distance
from Twin Creek Dayton o. En-
p;re.
We presume the Empire refers to
]. w. S. Paul, the celebrated physician,
poet, and peddler. We should like to
see him in Kansas. We have seen quite
a number of bald heads out here, and
doubt not that the Doctors celebrated
Hair Salve would meet with heavy sale
Doubtless, also, quite q number of pious
old ladies could be found, who have clocks
to repair. He might put in his spare time
in giving lessons on the piano and greas.
ing fish-hooks We feel confident that
If he would once visit this country, he
would "begin to like it 70
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15

No BLOOD SPrLrl-An affair of honor(?)
lately came of at st. Jo., which happily
terminated without the effusion of blood.
E. II. Grant. of the Free Democrat. went
to st. Louis, leaving his wife to edit the
paper. The West took an active part
against the Free Democrat, the female
edftrsss Of which poured some hot shot
into the West establishment. The editor
of the latter paper. (Mr. Shields e1-
pressed his doubts as to the authorship Of
the articles, and said that if the male au-
thor would make himself known. there
would be something else to say, and per-
hsps to do. Joseph Thompson, late Of
the Troy Democrat Published card in
the Free Democrat, saying that, as Mrs.
Grant was bis sister. he would assume the
responsibility Of the offensive articles, and
if the editor of the West had anything to
say or do about It, he could "let in. I"
Shields addressed a note to Thompson,
saying business called him away for few
days, but he would be prepared to meet
him and settle their affair any time after
certain date. Thompson replied, ex-
pressing regret that business called Shields
away just at that time. Shields went of,
and returned, when the correspondence
was renewed, the parties, with their Sec
onds, crossed over to Elwood, and
Thompson retracted! Perhaps he did
right but after voluntarily assuming the
responsibility of articles which he did not
write, plainly inviting the editor of the
West to do something. refusing a satisfac-
tory explanation. when requested to do so
by note, and seeming to be anxious to
meet Shields-it was falling from the
sublime to the ridiculous. to 'crawfsh"
after the pistols were cooked and the cOf-
fee smoking !
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15

How IT WOULD LooK.-Judgs Johnston
is bitterly opposed to the Constitution,
and has pledged himself, If elected. to use
ell his influence to prevent its acceptance
by Congress. Will any man who desires
the admission of Kansas, vote for him
Will he not be fine specimen to send to
Washington, to represent the people Of
Kansas? Suppose the Constitution is
ratified BY the people. which it undoubt-
edly viii be-will it not be pretty thing
for Kansas to have Delegate in Con
gress. pledged to oppose the wishes oil
her people, because the Pro-Slavery lea
ders say It must be done
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15


JUDAS REDIvIvus.- Topeka Trib-
tine, heretofore one Of the loudest- talking
Republican papers in the Territory. and
still having the assurance to call itself
Republican, has hoisted Johnson's name
for Congress. Cause, supposed to be
about thirty pieces OF silver-we believe
that is the price usually paid for such
stock. The consequences will probably
be, Parrot will be elected by about the
same majority he would have received
had the Tribune not turned traitor, and
the announcement will shortly go forth,
that the Topeka Tribune has suspended
for want Of patronsge-for the Democrats
will drop it like hot potato" as soon
as the election is over, and it cannot ex-
pect Republican support. We are glad
to learn that q Republican paper will be
started in Topeka, in the course of few
days. What will become of that power
press and $4,000 worth of material that
the publishers of the Tribune said they
had ordered ? Wonder if this bargain
and sale was not in fulfllment of part Of
the conditions upon which the ineorrupti-
BE Democratic Delegation in the Consti-
tutional Convention voted for Topeka as
the Capital of the State?
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15

re- The Atchison Champion criticises
the consistency Of the Doniphan Post at
tempting to make people believe State
Government will be an injury to Kansas.
while at the same time it has q standing
advertisement of Doniphan City. in which
are set forth the various advantages which
will be possessed by the town. when Kan
sas is admitted as State, which the cd.
vertisement prOnounces speedy certain
ty. The Post man is not to blame fol
that-when the advertisement was first
inserted, Formsn, Vanarsdsle & Co.,
thought the Democrats would have con-
troll of the Convention. and the traps for
boiling from the Convention were not yeI
set Since then, the advertisement has
been overlooked.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15
R The poIicv Of The Democracv

re- The policy of the Democracy, in
making opposition to the Constitution q
party issue, viii be fatal to them. Their
papers tell us that the party are unani-
nous in their opposition to the Constitu-
ton yet We hear. every day. Of Demo
Gratis who are determined to vote for it.
When the returns come in, and show an
immense majority for the Consultation,
will it not make the Democracy appear to
be in hopeless minority? It viii, if the
assertions Of their own papers are to be
relied upon.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15

READ ITi-Get the Constitution, and
read It. Do not take sverybody's ssy.so
q to what it contains, but examine it for
yourself. When you hear any one Bit
terly assailing the instrument, and telling
Whist scandalous features it contains,
[psrticularly about niggers, ask him il
he has read il? If he has not, you can
Judge Of his honesty; or, if he says he
has, tell him to read for you those wicked
provisions, and get him to point them
out, that you may look with your own
eyes. As sure as you do, you will "bring
him TO taw"-he will be "stuck." We
have heard number of men say that they
had heard what awful things were in the
Constitution, and had determined to vote
against it; but they got it and read it,
and could not find such Objectionable fsa-
lures in ton the contrary, they find it
to be right good instrument, and they
are now bound to vote for it. That is
the way sensible men will always do
investigate for themselves. Let every
body do so. Throw all party considera-
lions aside-do not take any mans word
for or against it--but get it and read it
carefully for yourselves. Because some
body favors it whom you do not like, or
because somebody, in making a speech in
favor of it, forgets decency, and black
guards his opponents, it is no reason you
should vote against the Constitution
that instrument is not responsible for the
language of every tramper that comes
along. Poor "shoats" are engaged in
svery cause; and if respectable people are
to stand aloof on that account, they will
leave the interests Of the country in the
hands Of blsckguards.
We want to bring another thing to
your sttsntion--msrk it for yourself
The supporters Of the Constitution are
anxious that You should read and inves.
tigate it, and do all in their power to
place it before you. On the other hand,
those who oppose it, never ask you to
read it, never offer to place it in your
hands. never read it for you, and, in
many cases, have not read it themselves.
Just look around, and see If this is not
true. Judge for yourselves which party
is conscious of being in the right.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15

E Peterson's Counterfeit Detector,
for September, is before us. 1t contains
descriptions Of Is new Counterfeits, which
have been put in circulation since August
LIST. The following notice, from Godey's
Lady's Book. is to the point:
"Petersons' Counterfeit Detector is
corrected by the celebrated bankers, Drex-
Ell & Co., and it is certainly the most re-
liable Detector published in the Union.
Everything is fair about it; that may be
known by the high standing of the pub.
fishers and editors. The latest informa-
ton is given of all counterfeit notes, bro
ken banks, the rates of discount, &c
Every person in trade should subscribe to
it and have q copy. The price is. monthly.
only one dollar year; semi monthly, two
dollars. Address all orders to the pub
fishers, T. B. Peterson & Brothers, Phil
adelphis, and our word for it you will
never regret it.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15
CIR Or Thai MErrlso I'VE hear i

GEr Up Thar MEETING I'VE hear It
whispered that an Administration specu-
lator living in the East, has written let
ter to Pro- Slavery man in this place,
earnestly requesting him to get up meet
ing here in opposition to the Constitution.
and endeavor to get up . popular feeling
against it. What is Il that induces for
eign Spectator to take so much interest
in defeating the Constitution ? Politics.
no doubt, has something to do with it
but the principal reason is this: There is
large amount of land in Kansas. subject
to private entry. The spectators are en-
tering it with warrants, in immense guam
titles. They have only to find vacant
quarter. when all they have to do is to
apply for it, and hand over the warrants.
These warrants cost them probably S14O
per 100 acres. For cash entries. each
quarter would cost 5000. They will have
this advantage as long as Kansas is q
Territory. But when she is admitted as
State. lands will be appropriated for
Railroads, schools. public institutions,
&c. All lands thus appropriated. will be
so much taken from the grasp Of the
speculator. He does not want to see rs
enjoy the benefits Of land which bis greedy
eyes are fastened upon.
Why is that meeting not gotten up? Call
a meeting. and read that letter to the peO-
pie. They cannot fail to see the advsn-
tsges-to the speculator-in defeating the
Constitution. Point to the broad acres
of land all around White Cloud. which
are owned by spectators. remaining I'M
improved. giving the surrounding country
the appearance Of deserted land. the
ruinous effects Of which are keenly felt by
White Cloud. Tell them TO vote against
the Constitution, in order that the whole
Territory may present the same appear-
ance. Yes. get MP that meeting!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15

DoCroRs DIFFER.-The Democratic
opponents of the Wysuiotte Constitution
in Kansas, tell the people that. notwith-
standing the white suffrage clause, room
has been left to so construe the provisions
as to allow niggers to vote. Now read
what the Washington Constitution. the
mouth piece of the President, says:
Notwithstanding the strong FREEDOM
nance Of the Black Republican element
in the Kansas Constitutional Convention,
which recently concluded its labnrs at
Wysndotte. and the marked Anti Slavery
character of the Constitution which that
body has prepared. according to the tele-
grsp;c reports of its proceedings, the ne
groes, who now are, or may hereafter set
tie in Kansas-that land of free soil, free
men, and free 6ghts-are forever excluded
from the right to vote. What will Gid
dings, AMI Garrison. and Wendell Phil
lips say to this denial of perfect equality
to our colored brethren q What will
the Massachusetts, Emigrant Aid Society
think What will jim Lane, the cham
pion of everything free in Kansas, Except
it be free wells, do ?"
Now, here is quite different tune. But
the difference may be accounted for thus {:
Out here the Slavers hope to make CAPT
tai by working upon the deep Western
prejudice against negroes; and in the East.
they want to set the Radicals against the
Constitution. in hopes that it may be de-
feated before Congress.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15

% In Ohio. the Opposition are cor
daily uniting upon the Republican Stat
ticket, and there is no doubt of its tri
umph. Some of the bittsrsst opponents
of union heretofore, are now warmly in
favor of it. In old Preble. they are get
ting along charmingly. Among the can
didates on the Republican County ticket
we notice the name of our friend, JOSEPH
N. Pinney, the leader Of the American
party in that County.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15

REPusrscAz GAIxs.-At the municipal
election in Atchison, last week, the Dem
0ersts elected their Mayor. The Repub.
iicans gaioed s. Votes over the June cleo.
ton. In LeaFenwerth, the Democrat,
elected their Mayer By Is majority. The
Republicans elected half the Council, and
about half of the other City officers. The
Republican gain, since June, is some 800.
In Kansas City, Mo-, the Republicans
came within 90 votes Of eleeting Their
Mayor.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15

E The Cottonwood Falls Pres.
complains that it has not received the
Chief for six weeks, and Of course viii
not exchange any longer. We have been
sending the Chief; but If the Press is re-
ally in earnest about cutting our acquain'
lance. we shall endeavor to bear up undel
the affecting dispensatiOn with Christian
fortitude, and try to get along without it
Brethren, pray for rs
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15

&C. DANA SAYRs.-This gentlemsn's
store is now in full blast, and his aiver-
tisement will be found in another col.
umn. He is a young man of fine bust
ness qualifications, and has a stock Of
goods principally purchased in the East
ern markets, which he is selling at UNI
sually low prices. We bespeak for hin
a liberal patronage, and advise the public
to give him a call.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15

\ TOWNSHIP MEErEe.-The Republican.
Of Iowa Township will hold meeting at
Highland. on Saturday. the 18th inst.
70 appoint 8 Delegates to the County
Convention. which meets at Troy, on
Monday, the 18th inst. to choose Dele
gates to represent DOniphan County in
the State Convention, at Topeka. on the
18th Of October. Let there be g good
turnout The Republicans should be
thoroughly organized for the November
election.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15

SBUMPoLoGY.-Professor E. d. Stark
gave lecture here, on Phrenology and
Physiology. on Saturday evening last.
and advertised another for Monday eve
ming; but many persons having gone to
the Concert, and the'town not being large
enough to encourage two exhibitions at
once, the Professor became dissatisfied,
packed up bis ixings. and left. We
learn that he vas . good lecturer, sp-
psared to understand his subjects thor
oughly. and had q 6ne collection Of
paintings.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15
~ It is said thew are now v;,o

r. 1t is said they are now vigOrou,l,
pushing ahead the work on the Rail,o,i
at DOniphan. They have FIVE men ,Dj
several wheelbarrows employed! III,
way it is done is this: Certain snteruri,.
ing men subscribe specified amounts, tb.0
hunt mp poor men who owe them from
fifty cents up to several dollars, and max,
them work out their Indebtedness on III.
Railroad, which goes as part of their sub.
seriptions !
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15

SOMETHING ELsE.-We must 6DI -.
with something and can find no,I al'
particularly wrong in the Constr.
except that Apportionmsnt. Tb,,
of the Constitution. it seems to p.t
have to be altered in very short tin. WI
account Of the provision giving 49,. %
County at least one RsD,.s.. VI
tive Population. and not square MIL ,''
should be the basis Of Representative
Kansas will be a very large State ~.
BILE of being made into large numb.l :,
Counties Of the usual size. sb. IN N
probably haveemigration enough in.
eral years, to organize at least a bn,,,
Counties. Then. as the number Of D
resentatiVes cannot exceed 100, som. I,
tie back Counties. just organized. v;,l
perhaps five hundred inhabitants ~,
have each its Representative while l.,
venworth, with probably $4,000 to n
600. will have only one. 1t will o.,
500 people as much political pover =.
$4,000. And If the number Of orp,Di,,I
Counties increase to over 100. what Win
become Of that provision in the AppOrtio,,
ment Article? Each organized Conn,
shall have at least one Representative. h,
the whole number shall not exceed In
Better have made the thing right in IL.
first place, then there would have been y,
necessity for an alteration.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15

re- DR.. Swellup intends to change
his location. he says that "Our people
are too fond of change. sir; they are not
steady enough, sir-not steady enough.
When new doctor comes in. they all
run to him. sir. They are too fond Of
new things, sir. and fail to place 6 just
appreciation UPON old things. sir-yes,
sir, old things"
Jsckeus wondered to rs. privately,
WHO could like an odd thing like
him ?"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15

~ We have received the third nun.
Der of the Weekly Atlas, published Al
Indianapolis. Ind, by John D. Defrees,
the gallant and veteran Wing editor Of
other days, and one of the best editors in
the West. The Atlas is Republican, and
in favor of an union Of the extire OppO.
sitiOn against the Democracy. Those
who want a number one paper from Iudi.
ana. cannot do better than BY subscribing
for the Atlas. Price, 81 a year, in al.
vance.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15

A New SPEcULATIoS.-It is said that
q young man living in a town FIVE miles
below here. who came from the same
town where Daniel g., Dickinson lives,
[ Dickinson never tells it ! has been in q
new speculation. He has been paying ~
lecturers twenty dollars per night, and
taking the proceeds Of the lectures. he
made fortune at Forest City. ard has
retired from business
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15

'oS Had we been the only one at
whom the asissel was hurled. Iowa
Poias Dispateh. edited BY ASss Various,
Jr., late Of BingkdmptOn, BroOMs COgn-
ty. Nep York, s0ksrs Daniel s. DiekinsOH
lives
Cook. can't you quit throwing birds at
the schoolmsster of the Dispatch ? Bet
ter hurl q copy Of Webster's Unabridged
at hint might do him some good.
provided It hit him 10 the right spot 4!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15

~ Peterson's Magazine, for October,
is illustrated with several pretty engrr.
ings, a Fashion Plate. Patterns, &C., anil
contains a number OF fine stories. Two
dollars expended for Peterson. is a good
investment. Try it. The Magazine is
so popular. that ours is frequently filchei
on the way. Such was the case with the
August number. Will the publisher
please send it along?
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15
NOnr old friend, Henderson EIIiO!t

~Our old friend, Henderson Elliott,
Esq. has been nominated BY the Demoe'
rscy of Montgomery County. Ohio. as .
candidate for Representative in the State
Legislature. he is about as good 8 man
as they have in the party. and were he not
a Democrat, we should heartily wish bin
success.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15

r. They gave great Ball at wyan-
dOtte, on the 18th inst. in Recommendation
Of the battle Of Bunker Hill. It IS sup
posed that the Wyandotte folks will eel
citrate the Fourth of July, about the mid
die Of December!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15

~ The Austin Family. or "Wan-
dering Minstrels,' % gave . Concert in this
place, on Monday evening. We could
not be present. but learn that they had q
fair house. The Minstrels have our
thanks for serenade. the same night
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15

r. The name Of the defeated Demo
cratic candidate for Probate Judge "
WysndOtts County. is P. S. Post. sup
posed to stand for Post Script Posi-
Well. the people have placed him N zoe
position usually occupied by Post SerlP'
at the bottom.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15
%Wa have received Clark's COuu

re- We have received Clark's Coun-
terfeit Detector. for September. This IS
one Of the most reliable works oil the
kind published in the Union ; and, IS our
business men generally trade at St. LOUIS
they will find the Detector vslusble.-
Published monthly, at St. Louis at u
wear.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15
~In hi. issne will

re- In this Issue will be found the al
vertisement of political work Of rare
merit. Never before, we venture to say,
has so much valuable political informa-
ton been given in the same compass.
The book will be found Of vast interest to
every one, and the price at which it is
offered places it within the reach Of all.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15

RI The LeavenwOrth Herald D ,,.
column headed "Scribblings and Onf
pings" That would be an aPPr0p'''
heading for the entire paper
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15

b e. By the last Rulo Guide. we sex
that Jacob w. Davis. formerly Of thi,
place, has been trGssmeIliH0 himself HI
was married. last week. to Miss Sarah
Ann Trammell, of YaActoH.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15

R Henry Winter Davis, j. Morn,
son Harris. and Henry W. Holman i"
Maryland, have been re-nOminatsd W
Congress. by the Americans Of then !"
spective Districts. They are all sl''ll:D'
men. Davis has won bright rsPu'A''''
during his Congressional career.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15

; ~ Those indebted to the late firm
Of B. F. Rufner & Co., viii iad al ad-
vsrtisement in another column. which
thsy will do well 10 read and heed.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15

r. Hon. F. P. Stanton is now ~
tive Republican. He is making am :,
eight for the Constitution. We "O~'
like to see him up this way.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-15
Can for 4 County Convention,

A Republican Convention will be held
ct Troy, on Wednesday, September 18th
at O'Clock, P. NJ, to nominate Dele
gates to represent DOniphan County in ths
State Convention. to be held at the city
of Topeka, on Wednesday, the 18th day
Of October. The following will be th'
basis of representation in said Conven'
ton:
Wayne Township. 8 Delegates.