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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-03-26


IL CAUTION None are genuine unless
the words "HoiiOway Ncw York and London,
are disccrnablc as raier mark in every leaf OF
the book of directions around each pot or box;
the same may be plainly seen by holding the
leafto the light A handsome reward will be
given to any one rendering such information as
may lead to the detection of any party or par
ties counterleiting the medicines or vending
the same, knowing them to be spurious.
Sold at the manufactures of Frot. Holloway,
so Made Lane, New York, and by all re-
spectacle Druggists and Dealers IN Medicine
throughout the United States and the civilized
world, in Pots at % cents, 63 cents, and 81
each.
There is considerable saving by taking the
larger sizes.
n. B.-Directions for the guidance of patients
in every disorder are affixed to each pot.
June 10, 1858. Sly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-03-26
Bad Lees, Old Sores and UIcerS.

Cases of many years standing mat nave pei
tinacously refu ed to yield to any other rene
DIV or treatment, have invariably succumbed tC
4 few applications Of this powerful unguent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-03-26
Ernnti0nS On the SINH,

Arising from bad state of the blood OF
chronic disease are eradicated, and clear ana
transparent surface regained by the restorative
action Of this Ointment. 1t surPasses many OF
the cosmetics and other toilet appliances III lis
power to dispel rashes and other dlshGurement'
nf the ia, r.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05
rsil ,he Tu,b

The Eastern Republican newspapers are
now representing that REEs p. BRowN,
ESQ.,, who was SO brutally chopped to piec-
es at Easton, by Border Rufians, on the
18th of January, 1856, was son of Old
John Brown. Why will those presses be so
stupid, and write upon subjects of which
they are so ignorant?
r. P. Brown was the son of Moses
Brown, who was native of North Caro-
lima. Rees P. was born in Logan county,
Ohio, where his father located after first
settling in Louisiana was no way con-
nected with Old John Brown, and they
probably never heard of each other until
they met at Lawrence during the Wakarusa
war, in the fall of 1855.
Republican journals may, with as much
propriety, ascribe Old John Browns insan-
ity to the burning of Greytown, as to the
murder of r. P. Brown.
As we stated last week, Brown lost but
one son in Kansas, and that was FREDE-
RICK, who was shot on his way to Osawa-
tonne, on the morning of the sacking Of
that town, on the Both of August, 1856,
over three months after the horrible butch
cry on Pottawattamie creek, of which Old
John Brown was the leader. We repeat
this, because even the Lawrence Republiean
tells about the murder of Old John Browns
sons, as if he had lost several of them in
Kansas. Let Kansas newspapers and let
ter writers tell the truth, and there will be
less occasion to correct the false state.
ments of those abroad.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05
THANKSGIVING Proclamation.

"The scar and yellow leaf" admonishes
US that another year is drawing to close.
The bounteous harvests are chiefly gath
cred, and the homes of our citizens are be-
ing embellished with the rich blessings that
flow from "seed time and harvest.n Indus
try, in our new Territory, just shaping into
life and civilization, has everywhere been
amply rewarded by "sunshine and shower:;'
Peace and Safety have entered every ham
let, and quiet reigns supreme over our
goodly heritage.
FoTAhese manifold blessings, let us re-
turn our heartfelt thanks to Him who
knows all things-rules all things, and with
out whose protecting arm, all human effort
must fail, and chaos return to darken the
world.
/, SAMUEL MEDARY, Governor of the
Territory of Kansas, do, therefore, hereby
appoint and set apart THURSDAY, the
24th day of Norember, in the year Of our
Lord, one thoGsaHd eight hundred and fifty
nine, as day of Thanksgiving and Prayer
to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and
recommend its appropriate observance by
the citizens of the Territory.
In testimony whereof, have
hereunto set my hand, and caus-
ed the seal of the Territory to be affixed.
Done at Lecompton, this 3lst day of Oc-
tober, A. D. 1859.
BY the Governor: S. MEDARY.
H. S. WALSH.
Cacrafaru of tha Tarritor,y .
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05
No, Implicated.


In looking over the entire State ticket,
nominated at Topeka under the wyandott
Constitution, we are glad to observe that
none of the candidates are tinctured in the
least with Old John Brownism. DR.. Rob-
INsoN opposed his whole Jay-Hawking
movements in the southern part of the Ter
ritorY from the first, and in consequence
was under the ban Of those who advocated
the prolOngation Of the ..6Ioody issues in
Kansas. The same is true 6f DR.. Root,
Messrs. Ewing, Kingman, Hillyer, sc.
OF the Representative ticket we cannot
speak SO confd emily. Mr.. Conway has
been on the most intimate terms with Old
Brown, and it is said that Mr.. C. was
Browns legal adviser, and that the latter
left quantity of notes, &C., with Conway,
either for safe keeping or collection, when
in town, IL cog, last summer.
We are apprehensive our Democratic
friends intend to endeavor to make point
against the Republican nominees on the
State ticket because Of the Harper's Ferry
tragedy, but it will only prove failure. If
we had reason to believe either of the can
didates were any way privy to that affair,
the public should have the benefit of it at
once.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05
Tn. Sac and Fox Iand.-warning 10 squanen.


We have recently been informed, on
good authority that all persons 'sqnatting"
or making Improvements on the Sac aud
Fox Indian lands, or any part thereof, will
be promptly prosecuted as trespassers.-
The penalty for trespassing on these lands
is fine of from five hundred to one thou
sand dollars. A treaty has been made
with the Indians, but until its ratification
by the U. s. Senate, has no effect whatever,
and It's terms remain secret. Therefore
the lands are yet in the same condition as
though no treaty had been made, and all
statements as to the terms Of the treaty
are the merest conjecture.
We are informed by Mr.. Perry Fuller,
the agent of the Sacs and 4, xes, that as
soon as the treaty shall have been ratified
by the U. S. Senate, which will probably
be in the early part of the session of the
coming winter, he will have it published
in the different papers of the Territory for
the information of the pnblic.
We give this information publicity for
the purpose of putting the settlers on their
guard-that they may know the true posi-
tion of affairs aud govern themselves ac-
cordingly. We hope soou to see this large
and fertile Indian reservation opened to
settlement, and Mr. Fuller assures us that
in his efforts-which have been success
lul-to secure treaty between the Gov
ernment and the Indians, he has been ac-
ruated only by desire to give to actual
settlers a chance to obtain these lands, aud
;lus aIvance the general good. When
the terms OF the treaty are made known
there will be an opportunity to judge OF
this matter.-Enlpmia NeDs.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05
Peaceful Mission 10 Kansas.

While we presume it is not the intention
of the Republican press to defend Old John
Brown, or viudicate his conduct at Harper's
Ferry, yet we regret to know that they have
done SO in the past in regard to crimes in
finitely more damnable than the Harper's
Ferry tragedy, and now they have the wick
edness to say that "his mission to Kansas
was peaceful one," and that sit was the
violence committed upon his family and
home which made him the demon he is.''
In our article of last week we stated that
Old Brown came to Kansas late in the sum
mer, or in the fall of 1855 that he came
armed, and il peculiar manner; that those
arms were furnished him in the State of
New York; and that their supply was
made the condition Of his coming here ;
that he showed blood-thirstiness peculiar
ly his own during the Wakarusa war, i'll
December of that year; and that nowhere
in his whole Kansas history do we find a
particle of evidence that he desired to cul-
tiyate the principles of peace.
ut is urged that he came here a peace
man. Do peace men emigrate to country,
carrying with them only broad-swords, ma
vyrevolvers, bayonets, muskets, pixies, &c. ?
Do peace men call from their dwellings at
midnight their fellow citizens, and cut them
to pieces with broad-swords ?
But. if it were possible to raise doubt
upon the question by a reviewal of Old
John Browns action while in, Kansas, we
havea frank and honest confession from
him, which puts the question at rest, made
since his capture at Harper's Ferry, and in
answer to interrogatories propounded tc
him by Hon. Mr.. yallandigham, Repre-.
sentative in Congress from Ohio. Mr.. "
inquired:
"How long have you been engaged in this
business?" 70
Brown answered: "From the breaking
out of the difficulties in Kansas. Four Of
my sons had gone there to settle, and they
induced me to go. / did not go there to set.
tie, but because Of the difficulties -
Can language be more pointed? Viii
the Lawrence RePubliedB, and other papers
which have sympathizedw with Brown in tn,
past, and served as his organ in publishing
his letters, rejoicing over his crimes ant
murders-will they continue to state, in tn,
face of his confession TO the contrary, tha
"Old Browns mission to Kansas was z
peaceful one, and the great wrongs heapet
upon him drove him mad?.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05
Proposes 10 Sell Out.

Jim Lane proposed to prominent
Democrat to defeat the State ticket nomi-
mated at Topeka, provided the nominees
would not publicly pledye themselves to
support him for the U. S. Senate. The
programme is, among other things, by
Misrepresentation to make the members
of the Methodist Church believe that cer-
tain persons on the ticket are opposed to
their denomination and must be voted
down. lH
This is in keeping with his character.
We always believed that he would sell
out the Republican party as soon as it
ceased TO be his tool.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05
A Musical Treat

The Douglas County Musical Associa-
tion have perfected arrangements for a
Musical Convention in this city, much
after the style of the well known New
England Musical Institutes, which have
become so popular in those States. The
services Of an eminent professor, from
abroad, have been secured, and the exer-
cises will commence with free Lecture on
Music, on Wednesday evening, Nov. 9th, at
the Congregational Church. The Conyen-
tion will continue through several days, and
close with grand concert. Large delega-
tions from abroad are expected, and the
committee of arrangements will be prepared
to furnish many visitors with private ac-
commodations during their stay.
GEO. FoRD, Esq, is President, and Rev.
RICHARD CoRDLEY and c. L. EDWARDS,
Corresponding and Recording Secretaries.
Tickets to the Convention, one dollar to
gentlemen, and fifty cents to ladies'.
General notice will be given in other
parts Of the Territory in the form of hand
bills, giving full information in regard to
the order of exercises.
Territorial papers will oblige their musi-
cal readers by noticing this matter.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05

~ The vote on the Constitution is
larger than we expected, and nearly equals
$4,000. The popular voice was decidedly
in its favor. Whatever objections we have
urged against Il, though good ones, shall be
waived in future, since adopted by SO large
majority. There was less than two
thirds vote of the Territory polled, but
enough to show that the people are tired of
Constitution making.
Is it not singular that under the forms
prescribed in the several Constitutions, each
of these instruments, made for Kansas, four
in number, have been adopted by the people,
and vet we are in Territorial condition
If we fail to get into the Union this time,
let US have an enabling act from Congress.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05
Indian ouraees on the Plains.

4 train of returning emigrants from
Pixies Peak passed through Council Grove
on Saturday last. They report having lost
one of their number by the Indians. The
man who was killed was separated from
the party by short distance, but within
sight. His friends heard the report of the
guns fired by the Indians, and hastened to
the rescue. Before they could reach the
spot, the savages had shot and scalped him,
taken his mule, gold watch, and $780,
They also report four other men killed, be-
longing to other trains. These make over
twenty men, and one woman, who have
been killed within the last few weeks
There were three weekly mails from Santa
Fe which had not arrived at Council Grove
on Saturday, 22d inst, the last one being
due on the evening of that day. The only
probable reason for their delay is trouble
with the Indians on the route.-.4mericus
Seatinei.
Gov. MEDARY has gone to Council Grove
to look after those difficulties.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05

Gy The charge of ga gay, easy, lazy
life,'' which the Lawrence Republican made
against Mr.. PARRoTT while in Congress,
is net original with that journal. Turning
to paragraph headed "MARcus J. PAR
RorT,'' on page 1873 of Phillips conquest
of Kansas" published in 1856, We read of
him, when speaking of Mr.. Parrott in the
Topeka Constitutional Convention. 'He
was paralyzed by a LISTLESS INDo-
LENCE truly Southern" Could language
be more explicit than the above?
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05

GS At the request of numerous friends,
who were unable to procure copies of our
last weeks issue, we re-publish, on our
fourth page this week, our article on the
Harper's Ferry Tragedy. Its truthful po-
sitions have commended it to all parties.
With other articles, bearing upon the same
subject, the reader can get more correct
idea of the facts upon which it treats, from
the present number of the HERALD OF
FREEDOM, than from all the mere partisan
journals in the nation which have written
upon the subject.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05

CS This number of our paper will fall
into the hands of many who are not sub
scribers. Should any one, seeing it, desire
an Independent newspaper from Kansas, ex-
treme in its anti-slavery position, and Re-
publican in politics, but which is not afraid
to tell the whole truth, though it should
make against the party with which the
editor is connected, then we hope they will
subscribe for the paper. 1t is the Oldest
Free State journal in Kansas, and has a
record for consistency in its positions which
has ELECTED the commentator of all parties,
as well as at times their animadversions.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05

g FTeemen of Kansas unless YOU
would see MARCUS ]. PARRoTT disgracing
and misrepresenting you in the United
States Senate, under the State Constitution,
vote against him, and for his opponent,
SANDERS W. JOHNSTON, as Delegate to
Congress next Tuesday. If Parrott is sue
cessful, he will be thrust upon the Republi-
can party again, and will continue hring
disgrace to that party by his intemperance.
Defeat him next Tuesday and he will qui-
etly retire to private life to give place to a
better man,
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05
Letter of Declinatiou.

LAWRENCE, Nov. Sd, 1859.
To the Voters Of Douglas County:
1t is known to many of the citizens of
Douglas county that have taken deep
interest in educational matters. At the So
licitation of personal friends, concluded
to accept the Democratic nomination for
County Superintendent of Common Schools.
Since my acceptance of that nomination,
the present Incumbent of that office, Mr..
CHARLES L. EDWARDS, has announced
himself as an independent candidate for re-
election. Believing as do that education
al matters should be divorced from politics
as far as possible, and aware that Mr.. Ed
WARDS has filled the post with great ability
and faithfulness, | desire that he may be
reelected, and as a step towards that end,
herewith decline the nomination rendered
me by my political and personal friends,
who, l trust, will cast their votes for Mr..
EDWARDS, on Tuesday next.
C. E. MINER.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05

@ A high wind prevails as we go to
press, Thursday afternoon. Mr.. E. B.
WHITMAN, living mile or two west of the
city, has lost all but his house by fire from
he prairie, and much other property was
destroyed. Miss Margaret Hiscock was
so severely burned, while fighting the
danes, that she died this morning. Many
citizens from the city went out to help the
settlers, and succeeded in staying the fire.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05
Properly Appropriated.

Some two and half years ago, our es-
teemed anti-slavery friend, c. STEARSs, Of
this city, had a watch and quantity of
money stolen from him. The constitution
of "the Provisional Government of the
United States,. of which Old john Brown
was cOmmander-in-chief, provided that
"All money, plate, ,Oatehes, or jewelry, cap
tured, taken or coniscated, should be held
sacred, and used for an intelligence fund"
Is it not probable, then, that that watch
and money is held "sacred'' somewhere for
the advancement of the cause? If so, Of
course Mr.. Stearns will take no further ex-
ception to its use.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05

V The Republicans of Doniphan coun-
ty have made the following nominations for
the State Legislature: Senators-Messrs.
Sever and Thos. Osborne. House-A. Lar
zalere, A. Lowe, and Messrs. Herrick and
Emery.
7. W. F. NJ. Army and J. C. Crawford are
the Republican candidates for the lower
branch of the State Legislature, in Ander-
son county.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05

CT An argument used against Judge
JOHNSTON, by Republican presses, is that
he was opposed to the programme adopted
at Big Springs in 1855, so far as related to
State organization. The same argument
is also good against Mr.. Parrot, for he
took precisely the same position.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05

cy Union Lodge, No. 10, /. Q. G. Tenn
plars, we understand, are about to extend
an invitation to the clergymen of the seve-
raj denominations in this city, to deliver an
address on temperance and good morals, at
such time and place as may be most con-
venient. Due notice will be given of their
commencement.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05
Froelamadon.

In pursuance of the 2lst section Of the
"Act providing for the formation of Con-
stitution and State Government for the
State of Kansas" passed February 1ith,
1859,
], SAMUEL MEDARY, Governor of the
Territory Of Kansas, do hereby proclaim
the result of the election held on the 4th day
of October, 1859, "Forn and against" the
Constitution, made in Conventional Wyan-
dott. on the 29th day of July last, and
"Forn and against" the Homestead, as
follows: M
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05

~ The nominations for the State Leg
islature in the 18th district, composed of
Usage, Breckenridge and Cofey counties,
are:
For State Senators, Z. p. Bancroft and j.
w. Kerr; for Representatives, o. II. Shell
don, B. Wheat, r. w. Sanders, G. A. Cut
Ter, r. w. Cloud, G. ii. Rees.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05
IN. primary Repuplioap Elee,i0n..

The Republican voters of Douglas county
meet in their respective precincts to-day,
(Nov. 5th,) at P. NJ, to elect delegates
o the Republican County Convention In
Lawrence, polls will be opened in Hutchin-
sons Block, (Blood's old store,) from 9
O'Clock A. NJ. to O'Clock p. NJ.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05

~ Our entire edition last week, which
was several quires larger than usual,
was wholly exhausted on Friday, the dag
previous to the date of the paper. This
week We have worked something over a
whole ream extra, and from the orders
already received, we are apprehensive we
shall not be able to supply the demand
We hope each new reader will become a
subscriber.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05

CT Gov. MEDARY's Proclamation, or
dering the 9th of November to be observed
as day of thanksgiving and prayer, will
be found in the HERALD OF FREEDOM this
week. 1t seems to us like model instru-
ment. We hope the day designated will be
generally observed throughout the Terrific
ry as day of rest and praise.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05

: or Douglas has written another letter
in reply to Judge Black. He repcls the
charge that he is hardworking candidate
for the Presidency by saying that at his
time of life he would much prefer to fin
ish out his term in the Senate, with the
chance be has Of reelection, to being
nominated for four years Presidential
tar,,
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05
Total, TO- 421 5.53Os 1888 ana

IotaI, ...'.' .... IU,4ZI o,o3U0,IS0 biz
For the Constitution, 0,42l.-Against
the Constitution, $3.50. For Homestead,
S,7SS.-Against Homestead, 4,772 votes.
rs1 Given under the seal of the
tIA'J Territory, at Lecompton, this lst
day of November, 1859.
S. MEDARY.
G% Papers of the Territory will please
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05

4 SA pelican, measuring seven feet from
tip to tip of his wings, was shot on the
Wakarusa last week. We have seen quite
a number of these birds recently. They
are perfect specimens of this remarkable
foxri
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05

GS We understand that "Moot Legis-
lature'' is contemplated among the young
men of this city during the winter evenings.
IL well carried out, it viii be interesting
and improving.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05
n. BuHNHAM & Scnrr. at the

% BUEsHAM & ScoTT, at the st.
Charles Dining Hall, are clever fellows,
good caterers to the tastes of their custom
ers, and are well patronized, as they deserve
TO be. Those in want of good FRESH
OYSTERS, either in cans or served up in
he best manner possible, can procure them
at this saloon.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05

eW Don't forget to vote for CHARLES
L. EDwAHDs for County Superintendent OF
Common Schools. Let the people select
men Of known abilityto serve them, instead
Of obeying party dill.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05
Judicial Nominations

o. E. LEARNARD, of Burlington, Coffey
county, is the Republican candidate fol
Judge of the fifth judicial district.
S. o. THAcHER, Of Lawrence, was nomi-
mated by the Republican Convention at osa-
watomie, as candidate for Judge of the
fourth judicial district.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05

CO We observe a subscription paper in
circulation, b. the ladies, for the purpose
of securing course of lectures for the win
ter, from gentlemen of ability at home and
abroad. Such an enterprise is commenda-
BILE, and will be source Of amusement and
improvement to all intelligent minds. Let
such persons encourage it.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05
PenonaL

Our esteemed postmaster, DR.. S. K. HU-
SON, has just returned from an eastern trip.
Also, GEORGE CHuRcHILL, Esq, who
brings with him "blushing BRIDE"
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05
Iowa

The Dubuque Herald of the 22d ult. con-
cedes the election Of the Republican State
.icket by 1900 majority, which is Repub-
iican gain of s4s on the last Gubernatorial
vote. The Herald also says the Republic
cans will have majority of two in the
Senate and four in the House.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05

The late raid at Harper's Ferry,
will do much towards retarding the genuine
anti-slavery sentiment of the country
Brown sought distinction, and is obtaining
it at fearful cost. When he published
his appeal to the public, some two years
ago, for money to help him in his great cru
sade for freedom, we refused to give it a
place in our columns, as we felt he was in
iuring the cause. But good men unwilling
ly did give him funds, aud the cause is dis
graced in consequence.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-11-05

e The Democrats Of the twenty-third
representative district, composed of the
counties Of Madison, Chase and Morris,
have nominated +. s. Hufaker as their
candidate for Representative in the next
Territorial Legislature.-.americHs Sentinel.