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Gs- Almost big fro occur red in the pen
itsntiary on Monday night. Wa lehman McCol-
lum observed light in tho sngins-room of the
east wing Of tho workshops coupled by Mr.. p.
Hayden, and fastening to tn > spot, found thrt
the timbors near the boiler were ia flames. II Q
ran and spprised the Captain Of tho Watch, Mr..
Hollenback. " no reused the Warden and guards;
and with few buckets of water they succeede d
in extinguishing the fire. In five minute 8
more the flames would have reached the dry
roof, when the whole Of the 'ast wing Of work.
shops, and in all probability the north wing,
with their valuable contents, would have heon
reduced to ashes. - Col,Anbus Journal. -
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ass- Crawford's plaster east Of the Genius
Of Liberty, which was brought from Italy in
sections, has been set up in the old H' use hall
at Washington. The figure is twenty five feet
In hight from its pedestal. The r ,ght hand
rests upon the hilt Of a sword, OF which tho
point reaches to the feet. The left J iand grasps
wreaths, ana rests upon shield. Tho head
piece is tho figure of an eagle with wings
half spread. l'he body is cloth ed in a royal
robe. The statae, when cast ia tronze, is to
surmount the dome Of the capi to'.
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eS- A letter has just been published in Eng
land bearing upon the evil and extent Of ri
berry, and tho remedy OF the ballot, from Mr.
n. Golden. Mr.. Golden referato Mr.. Dan ",
letter to Lord Radstook on tho ballot in An ler
ica, and after answering what argument Mr.
Dana's statement supplies, the Hon. gentle ,mar
suggests one trial OF this mode Of votingt oany
constituency in the United Kingdom. I'ithe,
voluntarily abandon it, in favor of the ,resenI
mode Of taking the poll, Mr.. Golden eng ages tc
accept their decision, and say no more pom ths
subject during the rest Of his political ifs.
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asr The Christion Aiuooate and journal re-
ports the movements of the Iuerican Meth
odist Missionaries in India. The Rev. James
Baume arrived at Calcutta, July Is, in good
health. The Rev. DR.. Butler has fixed his
residence at Bareilly. M. Parsons had just
issued tract in HindostSne entitled The
Witness of the Holy Spiri'--s he first effort to
| publish Methodist literature il that tongue. D
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-30
constitutional Convention.

On Tuesday the 7th day of June next,
as will be seen by the Proclamation of
Governor Medary, in another column. the
people of Kansas are to choose So delegates
to assemble at Wyandott. for the purpose of
framing another Constitution for the State
Of Kansas. The vote at the March elec-
ton. though very small in the aggregate. on
account of the inclemency of the weather,
shows that majority of nearly three to
one, were in favor of Kansans ruling Kan
sas. This is as it should be. Let the
people of Kansas take her destinies into
their own care and keeping. and then if
things go wrong they viii be able to call
the wrong doers to account. The vote of
Breckenridge county was 313 for. and is
against Constitution. which argues well
for our Republican character. This coun-
ty in conjunction with Usage formerly
Weller) and Morris and Chase, formerly
Wise county, is entitled to send two Del
egates to Wyandott. The several county
Committees should take the matter in hand
without loss of time, that suitable nomina-
tions may be made in season for the canvas.
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-30
LAwREScE WHoLEsALE DRUG STORE

LAWRENCE WHOLESALE DRUG STORE
The Few advertisement of this establish
ment viii be found in to-day's issue. 1t is
one Of the largest Drug houses in the West.
And not only this, the clever and gentle
manly proprietors, Drs. Prentiss & Girls
void, are always glad to see their friends
and customers from the country, and will
do all in their power TO accommodate and
please them. When any of our readers
visit Lawrence we advise them, if they
want Drugs and Medicines, to call on
Prentiss & Griswold.
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-30
Hayti.


The recent suspicious Revolution In this
Island bids fair to have an important iufiu-
enee upon the destiny of the Africaa race
The new President of the Haytian Rspub-
lie. Gen. Gsfrard, i ssidsntly not only >
man of great energy Of character. but an
enlightened and far seeing Salesman
worthy successor of the Haytian Liberator
ToHssaint Z 0uverture. whose untimely
fate makes one of the darkest blots upon the
fame of the great Napoleon.
President Geffrsrdi evidently aims to
make his country . modei5africaH Republic
which shall be 70 the entire African race a
beacon light 70 liberty and civilization.
He invites all of African descent from what
ever quarter of the Globe. to emigrate to
Hsyti-beeome naturalized citizens of the
Haytian Republic, and lend her their aid in
the new career upon which she has entered.
We're we IN the position of Frederick
Douglas. Charles, L. Rem9nd and lhou-
sands of other free men Of color in this
country, we think We should listen to such
invitations with greedy ears Here is pre-
cisely such an Opening as a mapTof talents.
of African extraction should not as 1t seems
to US, hesitate to embrace.l Here is ana,
ton of three fourths of million of kindred
blood with himself, possessing one of the
finest countries of the habitable globe, with
a salubrieus climate. and soil of exhaust
less fertility, which appeals to him for help
and guidance in their great experiment
A few such minds as his would most surely
be, of infinite advantage a single
mind like that of Douglas might very pos
sibly exert a controlling influences. Why
turn deaf ear to the friendly voice of his
kindred, when they summon him to a higt
and honorable career of usefulness? - -aa.
We trust that President Geffrard will b
able to carry out bis wise and statesman
like views, and make of Hayti a noble asy
lum for the oppressed and down trodden o
his race. If he will but esehew the war
like projects of Solouque, and devote him
self to the cultivation of the arts of peace
to the development of the resources of hi
country. noble destiny awaits him, ant
his nation. Let the Republic of Hayti be
come what she may become, a peaceful wei
governed law abiding people-and the knel
of slavery win have sounded throughou
the world. Let him emulate the exampl
of L L'Ouverture, and Potion by cultivatin;
the things that make for peace, rather thar
the foolish vanities of Solouque, or th
fierce and bloody rigors of Dessaiines AM
Christophe, and the future of Hayti is at leas
hopeful. 80 g,.;
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-30
Hayti Invites.

a cordial invitation is given to the people
of color to emigrate to Hayti-as as the com
mon country of the black race. The lead
ing paper of the Island says: 5Hse
Listen, then, all you negroes and null
atfoes, who, In the vast continent of Amer
ica,. suffer from the preiudices of castel- 2
The Republic calls you; she invites you to
bring your arms and your minds. The
regenerating work that she undertakes inter-
ests all colored people and their. descendants,
no matter what their origin or where their
place of birth. 49, si.e4aa.ioz ob O. eyle.
Hayti. regainihg her former position,
retaking her ancient scepsre as Queen of the
Antilles, viii be a formal denial. most eIo-
quent and PeFemptory against those detrae-
tors Of our race who contest our desire or
ability to attain high degree of civlizatien.t =
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-30

An exciting scene occurred in the Sick
les trial. While Mr.. Walker was testifying
to the state of the prisoners mind, just
previous to the homicide, Mr.. Sickles be-
came very much affected. sobbing violently,
and uttering cries of agony. he was remov-
ed fIom the Court for while, and when he
came back his face was livid, his eyes swol-
len, and his physical power altogether pros
trated. The event created a good deal OF
excitement, and Court. Jury and spectators
were moved to compassion.
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-30
Land Sales.

The Old Infrmary at Washington is
hard up for funds, and against the remon-
strances of our whole people. has advertised
for sale the great body of Kansas lands,
including not only those advertised last sea-
son, but vast amount then withheld.
All the lands in this county, Usage, Morris
and Chase, not included in the Indian res
ervations, are to be sold September 18th,
with great portion of those in Madison
county, still further South.
We will give the particulars next week.
1t shows the sympathy the Old Infrmary
has for the people-when it thus forces
their lands into the market for the benefit
Of spectators, to the detriment of the hard
working pioneers. who amidst discourage
msnts of every kind, are striving TO carve
out for themselves, by dint of labor, home
for themselves and children.
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-30
The Republican County Convention

The Rsoublican County Convention.
We invite the attention of our readers to
TIA nroceediues of the first Republican Con-
vention of this County which viii be found
in another column. It win Be seen that
Old Breckenridge comes up nobly to the
good work. and takes her place in the Re-
publican line in manner not to be misun-
derstood. Every township in the county
was represented, and every heart beat in
unison for the good cause. Whatever diff
fsrenees of opinion we're entertained on MI
nor matters-there was, We are happy TO
know, the most entire harmony as to the
main object in view. the success of Repub-
Ican men and measures, without regard to
personal preferences. prejudiees OF predi-
lections. The resolutions adopted breathe
the right spirit throughout-and with per-
haps single exception win be heartily en-
dorsed. ze doubt not, by almost the entire
population of the county o1E .sazag
Whatever diversity Of views there may
be in regard to that resolution it viii be
very generally regarded as presenting an
iasu.aterial issue under the present existing
state Of our political sffairs. In relation to
all such matters it will be well for Repub-
licans to act upon the wise and liberal mot:
to of the sage reformsr. "In essential points
let there be unity-in non-essentials hber-
ty, and in all things charity" So shall we
move forward in solid phalanx against the
hosts of Black Democracy. to assured and
certain victory. with the great and vita
truths of the Republican creed blazing glo
riously in our van, "clsar as the Sun, fail
as the Moon and terrible as sn Army with
Banners"
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-30
Elections Plenty as Blackberries.

Elections Plenty as Blackberries.
Kansas has hitherto been famous for the
frequency of her elections-but this sea-
son is destined to throw all our past expe-
,ience into the shade. They are to be as
follows:
June 7th-Delegates to Constitutional
Convention. October 4th-To accept or re-
ject Constitution November ath-Delegate
to Congress. Members of Legislature, Su-
perintendent Schools, and county Officers.
December 6th--Slate Officers under the
new Constitution Making general cleo
tons between March Ist, and New Yearsl
Well that Is laying it on a little thick we
must ssy--but never mind-iet every true
man be wide awake, and be present not on
" at the elections, but see that the right
nominations are made-and all viii yet be
well with Bleeding Kansas. Let US not be
weary in well doing-but remember that III
due season we shall reap if We faint not.
Republicans! your. Summers work is
before youl Be vigilans and active. You
have won your rights bravely and at great
cost. See that you guard them well at the
polls a1ss 9s-
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-30
S. MEDARY:
+ From the Leavenworth Times.
M. j. Parrott.

NJ. j. Parrott. II, ,-,-, .
The Lawrence Republican, referring to
our delegate, doubts his position, and after
noting some seeming inconsistencies of out7
siders, asks, ''who is to be cheated?'' =,
We answer, nobody. Mr.. Parrott's po-
siton is clear as day. He has fought, and
will continue to fight the Democratic party,
as stoutly as the Lawrence Republican, or
any of US. He is with us heart and soul
The old saying, however, Is the new one
after all-f"'actions speak louder than
words. =. Let US ask the Republican where
shire? For whom and against whom did
he do earnest battle? For the Republicans
and against the Democrats-as the follow
ing extracts will prove. -, -. -
! Among those who addressed the Republic
cans of Portsmouth previous to. the election.
were two very, acceptable speakers fresh
from Congress. Hon. Charles J. Gilman
of Brunswick, and Hon. ID. J.. PARROT from
Kansas. The latter presented in a striking
manner the corruptions of Government,
and the injustice of its course against the
cause of Freedom in the Territory he rep
resented. His services here were duly ap-
Preeiated:T5PprtsusoutA " HI Journal,
March 1914. ,,,f - -.
{ REPUBL1cAN lMEETIEGs.---The meelines
of the Republican party on Wednesday eve
ming of last week and Monday evening of
this, were well attended and well addressed.
O. A. Brewster Esq, of Boston, and Hon.
Charles A Phelps delivered eloquent
speeches at the fermers and Hon. Marcus
j. Parrott Of Kansas, and Hon. Charles ].
Gilman, of Maine, addressed the latter in
two of the most effective political speeches
it was ever our good. fortune TO listen to.
The crowded audience gave close attention,
until past TO- when Capt Goodwin mas
obliged TO respond 70 their call TIE
american BaLiOt, Portsmouth,, ". A,)
Aareh letA< -GeE[ ygaab sol fif.
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-30

Many of the most experienced politicians
in Washington assert that nothing can pre-
vent an extra session about the first of Sep
tember. Every day adds to the complca-
tions and difficulties of the Post Office De-
paFtment.
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-30

Wheeling. Virginia. and ST. Louis. Mis-
souri,, are spoken of as the two places most
suitable for selecting between for holding
the next Republican National Convention,
Either will do. s-sss --.-.
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-30

The Republicans of Wheeling, Virginia,
have addressed memorial to the Republi-
can National Committee. urging the selec-
ton of Wheeling as the place for holding
the National Convention that is to nomi-
nate the next President
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-30

It is now rumored that in Cabinet meet
ing last week, it was nearly or quite agreed
that Congress should be called 10 meet on
the first Monday IN October.
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-30

B. Gratz Brown has retired from the edi-
torial chair of the Missouri Democrat. Mr..
Brown has achieved an honorable distinc-
ton as bold, fearless, and able editor
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-30

1t is rumored that Col. E. R. Smith, the
special mail agent for Kansas and Nebfaska,
has been removed.
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-30

An account from Illinois agree that wheat
never looked more promising than it does
at present, and that an extraordinary crop
Is in prospect. -z5
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-30

The Lawrence Herald. We believe, is the
only paper in the Territory that supports
the Big Springs Half breed movement.
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-30

The Washington Uiaios is, under its new
arrangement, to receive the title of .'The
Constitution z
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-30

Bayard Taylor has actually accepted the
offer of the New York Mercury TO write for
that paper for "a eco gear. he is to run
opposition TO Edward Everett in the Ledger.
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-30
PRocLAMATron.

In pursuance Of the ed section OF an Act
aoassed bgA The last legislative sssseb1yo Of
The Terrifory OF KsAsas, entitled, sAnAct
nroviding for the fefmation Of Constitu-
ton and Esaa, GoSsfnllsnt FER the STATE of
II sSAauELS MEDxRr, ,aovernor of the Fek-
ritory of Kansas. do proclaim to the Pso-
nle thereof, that, at an election held on the
a8th day of March, as provided by
law, tbs vote for and against Constitution
resniled in favor of 3 Constitution and
STATE Government, IS shown by the follow
iag table 10 Wit I(qI[d
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-30

Given under the seal of the Territory at Le-
compton, this 18th day of April, a. D. 1889.
S. MEDARY. /.
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-30

The following are latest quotations of
Land Warrants in the New York market:
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-30

Gov. Medary left LeaSenvorth City on
the 10Th inst, for the East. 50
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-30

The following votes, not included in the
above, were returned directly to the Execu-
tive office from the precints where elections
were held, instead of to the County Board,
Being informal, they are added only by way
of information 7F' - l'''' .i
The Kanzas news., 1859-04-30

Whole number of votes cast Tor a I-.I-I f.Lg.l
Constitution, ..-. 5,3O6
Whole number of votes cast
against Constitution, ~ sl-" - Il .425
Whole number of votes cast foT -s- z-E l.l5
and against Constitution. a. 6,1Sl
Majority for a! Constitution and f.,ov, i-.-
Stata ''- SS1
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MAYORALTY--OFFICiAL.
NAYoRALTY OF NEW ORLEANS,
City Hall. July %, 1859.
Common Council Of the City Of New. Orleans.
.-.-lI No. 1854. 1
AN ORDINANCE providing for the support Of tho Pubio
schoos One city Of New Orleans daring The Ysar snd

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u: ss & u: Fsss
Assiess j. esdss.a y q. Common essae q n.
@ 1n 4 s v tho section
Ss Inc stss u GonSans
6 .sns x. 5:a
-ss ~ sss: sss.. e; , :ss:s
ss s
dos5. s9r s sa% of esh0u thousand
second sa Dist Which during til. yea. a. .,o..
.n
v svS g ssn sD S
sum Of thousand four hundred and forywo dol
two three and
@
tive q and dollars ans e
pupils adding per thereon Of twenty dol
aS sPn
Not 81 s
shall be drawn each month and all drafts Of the respective
The a a Ii r and other
other incurred the Boara shall Be- stated in detail
Boards Comptroller shall the Treasurer OF fa
city for the payment Of the same.
ART The city Of New Or cans shall any case be
yond the amount Of the aforesaid appropriation.
1t shall be the duty Of Boards School
Directors make quarterly reports to the Common Council
the condition Of the schools wing the number OF pupils
that have left, and the number that in attendance
during month"; with detailed the receipts and
expenditures during the time they also make at
the close Of the month Of May containing an
of teachers employed respective schools
list the branches taught and used therein
Of the number location ze internal ar
and and ng school
city schools size Of the rooms maximum number
Of the pupils therein the dimensions Of the
yards for the Of the pupils and the which the
enclosed together with such other information as the
the duty Of the respective Presidents the Boards
Superntendents the call President Of a
First District School Board and agree upon QUAR-
tsry statistical report Council also to adopt
yearly register pupils admitted left and attending and also
uniform method for determining the attend
the schools The annual the shall be
published pamphlet FORM under the direction four super
portion the amount received by them city and to-
gehe with hundred copies Of the use of the
Council The Superintendent shall also submit the Commit
Education such Vouchers verified OATH are
the pupils, which the annual appropriation made
Ali ordinances OF ordinances conflicting with
the foregoing ordinance be and the hereby repealed
els'su presidsn, Board d Assistant 4dsrms;u
Signedl j. o. NIXON,
President Board of Aldermen,
jys6 s. lsignedi GERARD sT1rH Mayor
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
coMpTRoLLER,s OFFICE,
CITY Of New Orleans. July 70, 1859.
{ No. l36A. I

providing for the sale q th. right q,
oss Maoads In the city of New and Il,
ID e s ss sss T. md
~ :, ssssa VII b received h Common CoSs
ent.rns sss M" ss s
go ss rs
mater .,r 81 i .sra p.,
r TsasS.n .aa G:ns
Railroad oenm.nens s sss Tn hss
sss H. 1as
70 west SIDE o. Rampant and along the side Of Rampant
s'iz s.s : Street.
s 10 s gs S With
same pattern Is those in the city Of Philadelph the
s Thy nss ss
81 h ne ys sna 0n to
Fss s %sn An
Or ha be :, hereafter ssss made
ss keep the and streets
twenty privilege S waS condition during said
track shall be exclusively for cars passing up and
fare between Canal Street and ro,edsuo street or for
a.s ne frye
per- p sassea
+ more than horse ma used for they shall
% driven Said cars shall be often
not at intervals than every minutes from
nn A. and every thirty minutes from ten
SAID contractor or contractors shall annually the City
upon the assessed value Of said fixtures
annual tax levied real estate value Of said
and fixtures to be assessed by the usual mode Of
ment Should the contractor contractors or no.
empated by this resolution the city may cause me said
street streets to be repaired repaved at the
q SAID or and in the their
nsa to pay for the the amount shall be
fore any court OF competent Jurisdiction the benefit Of the
city That the speed Of said shall miles per
no9t IN may be said railroads. betwt
rear PLACED position, the outside
and for the violation other ordinance now
provisions Of this resolution, the part any or
poyee on said roads, the contractor shall DO
liable to All fines or damages arising thereform.
The raid roads shall DO commenced simultaneously at Ca.
nal street, working up and down. to Completion Of The
whole work. the grades Of the and the Construction
Of the said roads shall be under the supervision Of City
and with specifications on file in his Office The laying said
railroads shall be commenced within six months from date
contract and completed within eighteen months from
snd should the contractors fail
comply whHhese conditions, the shall be null
void The said contractor contractors shall furnish good
solvent security lin the of ten Thousand dollars for the
herein specified
The right Of to be awarded the parties Offering the
bonus the privilege and the money be paid within
thirty days from the date of proposals must
directed to the City Comptroller and proposals
for constructing the City Railroads opened by Comp
oler in the presence Of the Chsirmen Committees on
Finance and Streets and Landings Of both Boards
Council.
work done materials furnished for road and every
lay and thereon, either for ucon repairs
other of whatever kind shall be borne BY the
contractor or contractors
President Board Of Assistant Aldermen
[signedJ J.o. NIXON,
Approved February IL, 1859. y N''-A'-
jy19 St Gsigned1 GERARD sTITH, Mayor
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Approved February II, 1885,
jy19 St (Signed1 GERARD STITH Mavor
{ No. 4474. I


Resoiued That ordinance No. 1864 entitled ordinance
for the sale Of the right Of establish railroads city
Of New Orleans and for other purposes be and
hereby amended to read single track railroad commencing
on Eighth street, In lieu of Toedano street aong the
West side Of Rampant street in lien Of the East side of
part street. thence along the West side Of Rampant street.
lieu OF the East side of Rampant United States
Barracks and after the words single
running insert the words aong the North Espa
nae street to the East side Of Rampant street, in lien Of
and along the East side Of Rampant street to
to insert the words Through Magazine Eighth street
its with ., PysaGis in lieu of Camp
tractors shall be twenty years. The said railroads. cars AZ
lures and revert to the city expiration
said twenty valuation be by two dis
persons be appon ed BY said contractor
as to said valuation between the said parties
appointed third party umpire shall be appointed
the District Courts the decision thereby had
tnus amended that said ordinance the same is hereby
adopted.
lSignedl ALFRED KEARNY,
President pro tenn Board of Assistant Aldermen,
LSignedl j. O. NIXON,
President Board of Aldermen
Approved April l, 1859.
tsgnedl GERARD sTITH. Mayor. jv2o6