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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-19
The osaxa,omis Convention.

We took occasion, the other day, for
the first time, to glance over the appor-
tionment of the 0sawatomie Republican
Convention-our attention having been
directed to it by an article copied last
week into the Herald Of Freedom from the
Wyandott Gazette. That the reader may
see the fairness which characterizes that
apportionment, from which he can make
his own deductions, we place along side,
as far as single districts are concerned,
the apportionment for the House of Re-
presentatives for the Territorial Legisla-
ture; the apportionment for Delegates to
the Wyandott Constitutional Conven-
ton; and, lastly, the apportionment for
the osawatomie Republican Convention,
the columns being arranged after the Or
der we have named them:
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-19
Resolutions

Passed by the Ministerial Association
of Lawrence, on the death Of the Rev.
]. DODGE -
WHEREAS. It has pleased God, in His
all-wise Providence, to remove from our
midst, by death, the Rev. Jonas Dodge,
therefore,
Resolved, That the members of the
Ministerial Association OF Lawrence, Of
which Bro. Dodge was member, have
sustained great loss, and shall long re-
member the many excellencies Of our
dear brother, and shall endeavor to initiate
his example as follower of Christ.
Resolved, That the cause Of religion
and public morality has lost an able and
eloquent advocate but, though dead, he
yet speaketh of truth and holiness.
RESOLVED, That the church Of which he
was the Pastor. has lost faithful shep-
herd of the flock, and fearless Minister
of the New Testament, and we refer them
to the great Head of the church for COM
fort and consolation in this hour Of dark
ness.
Resolved, That we deeply sympathize
with his widowed wife and fatherless
children, and commend them to q cove
nantkeeping God.
Resolped, That copy Of these resolu-
tions be furnished to the family Of the
deceased and published in the two papers
in this city, and in the Kansas Messagsr,
Baldwin City.
R. CORDLEY,
r. c. BRANT,
WIN. BISHOP,
CHAS. REYNOLDS.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-19

We mentioned several weeks ago that
the Erie, Pa, Constitution had failed
The editor and proprietor, r. Lyle White,
was imported into Conneautville in the
winter of 1928, to break down the
Courier, becaused we opposed Frank
Pierce and Gen. Scott for the Presidency,
and sustained JOHN P. HALE in the sum-
mer and autumn previous. White assailed
US in every manner until the people be-
came disguised with him. He bought out
the Constitution at Erie, and merged his
Banner into it. We came to Knnsas, but
the fellow continued his assaults, and
charged US with having gone over to the
Democracy. His falsehoods were copied
far and near, until many good men honestly
believed that we had given in our adhe-
sion to that party.
The Erie Observer was the leading and
ouly Democratic paper of Erie county
Bitter and proscriptive in its politics, it
sustained Pierce and Buchanan, and de-
nounced all who did not take the same
view of things as himself. In sarcastic
wit, Sloan, the editor, was only equalled
by Gray, of the Plaindealer, but lacked
the moral honesty Of the latter. Judge,
then, of our surprise, when we read in the
Conneautville Courier of the I'd inst, the
following -
'R. L. WHITE, of the defunct COnstitu-
tion, is announced as assistant and local
editor of the Erie Observer, and of course
will now play second fiddle" for Bu-
chanan and his subs. But we suppose it
pays"
We should not be disappointed to see
several other journalists, and some in
Kansas, which have been as little in their
denunciations of US as was White, going
over to the same party by and by. The
Republican party would lose nothing
should they do SO.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-19

The balance are double districts, in
some cases several counties are united.
forming districts, and as different coun-
ties are united in the different apportiou-
ments, it is difficult to run parallel be-
tween them.
Richardson county, we observe, has no
representation in the Territorial Legisla-
ture, and Wyandott has none in the Con-
stltutional Convention, the former having
been omitted in the Legislative appor
tionment, and the latter in the Constitu
tional Convention Act. Did not the lat
ter Act bear later date than the one form
ing Wyandott county, of course it would
be attached to Leavenworth county, but
asit is, there is no remedy for it, only to
remain silent and let other counties frame
fundamental law for that county. Will
her citizens be pleased with such an ar
rangement.
As for the apportionment, it must be
evident that there is something wrong
somewhere. Douglas is entitled to but
three Representatives in the Territorial
Legislature, and yet she is given t,oelve
Delegates in the Osawatomie Convention
Doniphan has also three Representatives
in the Legislature, and has but seven in the
Osawatomie Convention. If Douglas is
entitled to ttcelUe, why is Doniphan enti-
tied to but Seven' The disproportion in
other counties must be obvious.
When the reader is informed that the
call for that Osawatomie Convention orig
mated in Jim Lanes Office, and was got
ten.up for his especial benefit, perhaps it
will be less difficult to understand why
the apportionment thus made is so differ
ent from the actual population. We only
regret that so many good men have given
their adhesion to that call but we have
the most positive assurances that if it
proves Jim Lane affair, as it was de-
signed, and as class of men are laboring
to make it, it will prove to be party of
political aspirants only, without any en-
dorsement from the people.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-19
Board nfClnirnn

The Board of Commissioners to audit
the claims Of Kansas Sufferers are now in
session in this city. They are working
very hard. Up to Monday evening fif-
ty-eight claims had been presented. A
great many witnesses have been examined,
and much testimony taken; claimants
are not delayed at all. As fast as they
present themselves their cases are heard.
The commissioners have already decided
and made awards, pro jorn.a, in twenty
eight cases.
The board viii meet at Leavenworth,
on Monday, the 18th instant and remain
therea week or two.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-19
For Ms Rerald of Erendom
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U. So
Eahrnarxy 1T4b 1QE0

February 18th, 1859. {
GENTLEMEN II am in receipt of your
favor ofthe 1st inst, calling nv attention
to certain excerpts from the Washington
correspondence of the Kansas City Daily
Journal, rejecting Oh my fairness to the
southern portion of the Territory, in the
location Of routes for railroads. The pro-
position of these Kansas City gentlemen
was not so much to build road to the
southern country, as to build a road from,
Kansas City. That was the initial point
of their road certainly / opposed il. 1
should oppose any road which would have
the effect to lay one-halfo of our Territory
under contribution to a foreign town.
Our resources, trust, are to be used
for our own benefit. I should esteem it
no compliment to be told that my course
had been satisfactory to those representing
Kansas City. As to dealing unfairly by
southern Kansas, that is another matter.
1t has been my understanding that the
plan presented and urged by Messrs.
Army and Wattles, was satisfactory to that
section. co-opersted with them on that
belief, to secure the establishment of it.
Besides that, provision is made in the bill
for a second road, traversing westwardly
the northern country, from some point
unfixed, on the Kansas river.
Enough has been said to show you the
unfairness Of this correspondent, and the
injustice Of the imputation, come from
what quarter it may. Very respectfully,
yours, MARCUSJ. PARROTT.
To G. W. BRowN, G. W. DEIrzLER, P.
B. PLUME, L. d. BAILEY and E. P.
BANCROFT.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-19
"Tair Play. and no Gonpinu y

We do not oppose the organization of
Republican party in Kansas, at this
time, solely because Jim Lane originated
the movement and set the whole ma
chinery of the present effort in that direc-
ton ON foot We have said, however,
and we repeat it, that if Jim Lane, and
men of like stamp, are to lead in the new
organization, we shall take place on the
outside of the ring, and we have the
proud consciousness of ksosOing that there
are thousands of Others, as good Free
State men as there are in the world, who
NAlldsport themselves in similar way.
/; We have no objection to the organization
-of Republican party at once, if the mas
ses demand it; and, further, we are frank
to say that we shall be happy to labor in
the ranks of that party, if We can do so
without compromising our anti-slavery
principles; but we wish to have every
reader understand, that our hostility is so
strong TO Jun Lane that We would rather
see the most degraded Democrat in Kan
sas representing us in the United States
Senate than he; because lanes presence
IN Washington 'could Be a living disgrace to
the Repablican party iH Kansas and the
States: while Democrats only would be
responsible for the sins of the Democrats
Thus much, that the Atchison Cham
PiOn can understand us, and that the
world may fully know that we do not
propose sailing under false colors. ours
is an independent craft, and when we can
not make port without sacrifice Of long
cherished principles, We shall scuttle and
run her to the bottom.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-19

The Junction City Division of this
Order, met on Tuesday night, and, we
learn, initiated some six more persons.-
We greet our brethren throughout the
land, and send them the glad tidings, that
here, on the border Of civilization, the
great work of reformation goes bravely
on. The great change that has taken
place in the habits of our people, has led
to corresponding change in the appear
ance and business Of the town. Life
sober, industrious life-activity and ener-
getic purpose are evipced all round Us. In
a worldly, as in Q moral point of view,
Temperance is the great generator Of hap
piness, prosperity and success.--Junction
City Sentinel.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-19
Murder.

The Kansas City Daily Journal Of
Commerce, Of the 10TH, learns that Q
murder was committed on the 4th inst,
on Wea Creek, about five miles south OF
Messrs. Ellis & Wards mill, LykiDs
county. K. T.. by man bearing the name
of Jas. Shelton, who shot man by the
name of Crossman, killing him instantly.
Shelton is about Eve feet ten inches high.
weighs about one hundred and seventy
five pounds. When he left he wore .
black box coat and dark pants ; he rode .
cream colored Mustang mare, branded
with heart on the left thigh, low down.
and had q dragoon saddle. When last
heard Of, he was on the Kansas City road,
near Little Santa Re. There will be .
liberal reward offered for his arrest
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-19
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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-19

0T The house occupied by the Misses
DAvESPoRT, on New Hampshire street,
was burned last Monday evening, with
nearly the entire contents. The FIRE
caught in the cotton lining Of the house
from a candle, and soon snveloped the
whole in flames.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-19

OF We are pleased to learn that Dr..
8. K. HUsON, of the firm of BLAckL1DaE
q HusoS, has received his appointment
as postmaster Of Lawrence. The Doctor
is very worthy gentleman, and will
make a popular postmaster. wecongrat-
ulate him on the appointment
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-19
The New York Indian Lands

The following letter from Gov. Denver,
tells us where the trouble lies in regard to
the N. Y. Indian Lands. Steward and
King spoke against time" to defeat the bill
and Mr.. PARRoTT did not give any assis-
tance to the proposition. But let Gov.
Denver tell the facts -
WASHINGTON CRY, March 4th, '59.
G. w. BROWN, Esq.,-S1R Your an
nouncement that the bill opening the New
York Indians lands for settlement, was
premature. After the most strenuous exer-
tions Gn which am sorry to say, we re-
ceived no assistance from your Delegate,)
the bill passed the House, but was defeat
ed last night in the Senate, by Messrs.
Seward and King, of New York, speak
ing against time. I am sincerely sorry,
but will yet do what l can for thu settlers.
Yours truly, J. w. DENVER.
Messrs. Seward, King and Parrott, will
be remembered in due time, by their ac-
ton and non-action in the premises.
We were misled by seeing a statement
in an exchange, stating that Mr.. PARRorT
had telegraphed to a citizen of. this city,
representing that the lands had been
thrown open for settlement. We con-
gratulate the people that the Commits
sioner Of Indian affairs, Gov. DENVER, is
with the settlers in this matter, and that
they have nothing to fear from him in the
premises.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-19

@Mr. Army returned, on Monday
evening last from Washington. he thinks
the bill in regard to the n. Y. Indian
lands was imperfect and says be is glad
it was defeated.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-19

Here shall the Press the Peeple'srigh hts msintain
Unsw'd by party, aad nnbribed by gain.
Pledged but to Truth, to Liberty and Law,
No FavoFsWays rs. and NO Fear shall awe.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-19

OF Attention is invited to the new
advertisements on third page.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-19

PER ANNuM. IN ADVANCE
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-19
LAWRENCE. KANSAS.

SATURDAY MORNING, MARCH 10, 1853.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-19

In accordance with an Act passed =,
the recent session Of the Territorial Las
islature Of Kansas, entitled "An Act n,o
viding for the formation of Constituft;os
and State Government for the State ~
Kansas" issue this Proclamation.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-19

W tuc COuutfyt sudb tuo TTcc Ogdte men
of Linn county have participated in it,
Never has there been held in this county
more orderly yet enthusiastic and fully
attended convention, than that held at
this place, which originated the self styled
Republican party" And never was a
convention held where the strength and
substance of the county was SO fully rep
resented with as little Of the rag, tag and
bobtail," which has been predominating
feature of some other conventions that
have blessed this treason cursed county
II all those who attended the county con.
vention were Jay -Hawkers, then the op-
posing party, let them be Free State or
what not, are in fair way to be annihilat-
ed. And what is more, some of those
strongly opposed to Jay-Hswking have
come over, for they were found in that
convention. DR.. A. Danford, our repre-
sentative in the last Legislature was pres
ent and took an active part Will Mr..
Morrow come out and call him q jay
Hawker. think he had better post him.
SELF But to sum his whole letter up,
it amounts to this: thirty of the free,
sober-sense citizens of Paris township.
met in convention, and by his "magic
power" were reduced to eight insane fanat-
les called Jay Hawkers. or negro worship
pers. A deplorable condition for county
to get into, when such infinite pO'oer is
placed in the hands of so sEizlfil an opera
tor.
Having done what little could to
right awrong. ! am, most truly, &c.
o. e. MORSE.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-19

In this position the Free State party
now stands before the people of Kansas,
of the Union aud the world, with as few
mistakes as can be found on the record
of any organization of its age during its
existence, it his passed an ordeal that,
for the credit of humanity, it is hoped
may never find its parallel in American
history, having contended against difficult
ties and dangers from within, as well as
without, of the most potent character;
having measured arms with the power
and patronage of the National Govern
ment, and in every contest, we have con-
quered because our cause was just. In
Ibis position, and with this record stands
that noble party to-day, in the act of fn-
ishing the cap stone of the glorious tenn
pie; aud in few months we will ft
the "Key stone" in the arch, and with q
shout Of gladness proclaim our work COM
pleted, strike hands with each other, and
then dissolve an organization, into its
original elements, that has so nobly ac-
complished its mission and triumphed
over every difficulty; an organization
that shall hereafter live only in history,
and the hearts Of the friends of civil lib
erty to the end of time.
But we are told by the Democracy, and
the "Ultras," who propose to organize the
Republican party, that '.the Free State
party has fulfilled its mission" and that
it must now stand aside and let Others
bring forth the cap Stone, complete the
edifce and gain the glory. Is this just?
Is this founded upon the great principle
] for which We have contended for the past
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The astonishing cures wrought by
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The undersigned would respectfully inform
the public that he keeps constantly on anha
good assortment Of. merchandise, usually kept
in retail store, which he offers for sale at but
a small advance on cost prices at Cincinnati,
for CAsu, or on short time to prompt paying
cash customers have tried the cash system
for over six months aud find that ii works ad'
mirabIy well, and believe it the only safe way Of
doing business both for purchasers as well as
the seller. have sold more goods for cash dn-
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same length Of time before, thus enabling me
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cash business as near as can and expect to
offer as good, if not better bargains as can be
obtained in this market. ] am grateful to my
friends for past favors, and solicit countinu
snce Of public patronage. JOHN KING.
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Astronomical Calculations and caIen-
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Government Of the United States
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A list Of the m .mbers Of stho United
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A politically classified 4 of the
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A sketch Of the troubles in Utah.
Abstract efthe laws passed at the last
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Governments of Europe, Rulins Sow
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How they elect bogus U,fted States
Senators in Indiana.
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fully complied and compared;&ishf or'n-
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ne1- All Of the candidates nc tho re-
cent election who have not paid their
printing bill, signify their willingness
10 do so except one, who says tho thing
was a joke 30 far as he WIS concerned
and q design to "slur9 him. The fact
ofthis candidate having made pretty
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whole thing was real and not intended
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JOIN pErrz. A. c. MILLER
new CASH& PRODUCE STORE.
DElTZ g. MILLER,

Late OF SIT. Carmel, have conn snced business in
the honse formerly occupied by Tyncr 4 kimble, in
Drookyllc, they Ia pleasure in informing their
friends generally, that they are prepared to s.1
all varieties of Dry Goods. Hardware, Queenswayc.
Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes together with Iron
Steel, Nails and Salt reduced prices for cash
Country Produce, such Butter, Ef,gr, Lard, Bn-
con, Poultry, Rags, 4c., for which they will paJ
the highest cash prices Gail and examine for your
selves. DEITZ MILL ER.
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DIEp-At Acton. Marion county,
Ind. january 9Th, 1859. of lung fever.
Jared Wilmot. only son OF Nymphas
and AImira TurreIl, aged years and
0 mohths.
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s6- Next week We shall publish a
story entitled "The Governors message"
by Ashbcl p. Willard. II was deliver
cd before the two Houses on Friday
last, but did not reach Us until Tuesday
night, when it was to late to set il up
for this weeks paper, with our limited
help.