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The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-19
Telegraph 70 de Gold Minss.

The St. Louis Democrat mentions the
fact that Col. Stebbins, the enterprisine
Superintendent Of the Missouri River
Telegraph Company, contemplates push
ing it forward from this city 20 Fort Riley,
a distance Of 125 miles, from whence it
could be extended to Pixies Peak and the
Sierra San Juan. Such line must, and
viii be built. We are glad to hear that
Col. Stebbins has taken hold of the en-.
terprise, which be will prosecute to COM
pletion, as far Is Fort Riley at least. We
have no great arteries of commerce,
stretching away to the Rocky Mountains,
fashioned by the plastic hand Of nature,
like the Mississippi or the Missouri, which
bear upon their bosOms the wealth OF
tseming millions. The vast area of Ter.
ritory spread out between here and the
eastern spurs Of the Rocky Mountains,
will soon be reverbsratiDg to the restless
tramp Of free labor, as it marches on to
conquest. There already, the embryo Of
q mighty commerce loom. up, and ere
another year those silent plains will bloom
with the fruits ofindustry. thrift and civil
lization.
A telegraph line tapping this region
would be the prelude to other and more
important projects, among Others, the
building Of . railroad 80 as to draw the
immense trade that naturally flow through
our borders, from this modern Ophir Of
the mountains. Ledger.
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3Prinfing ths Lawn,


We are sorry the White Cloud CAief
lsbors to face US in false position, un-
Intentional, we hope, in regard to print
ing the law We have felt that it was
unjust to tn Territory to impose so heavy
tax on thS, people, as was contemplated
to pay for She publication of the laws in
the SEVERAL newspapers Of the Territory.
We would 1ave derived as much benefit
as would Ie Chief or any other news
paper. by spublishiug the laws in the
papers, besuse the Herald of Freedom
would havS been one Of them. and so far
as the publication in book form is con-
cerned we don't see how it would have
effected US It weuld have been as nee
essary to have published the laws in book
form, even if they had been printed in
every newspaper in Kansas, as it would
if they had not been so printed. II those
laws are printed in book form, we are
very conscious that there is no other Of
fee but ours, in Kansas, now prepared to do
the work, and hence, we should naturally
expect the job would be given to US; yet
up to the present time we have received no
intimation that the work will be placed
in our hands this year.
Perhaps the Chief would like to publish
al the general laws Of Kansas, on the
same terms as the Wyandott Gazette has
taken the contract. II so, we shall be
most happy to favor the editor by closing
. contract with him q once.
The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1859-02-19
Tha Marshalia Poasa

Several publications have recently been
made in the papers of the Territory, in
relation to some of the citizens of Atchi-
son turning out to aid in arresting ''Old
John Brown" To set right the minds Of
any who might be misled by these para.
graphs, we would state that if any one
supposes there is any feeling or excite
ment here in regard to the matter, he is
mistaken or if any one imagines there
was anything political connected with this
affair, they are deceived.
The whole matter is simply this The
Marshal sent written summons to Atchi-
son, for help to arrest Old Brown. The
message arrived on Sunday, and on the
spur of the moment several turned out,
and went solely with the view of assist.
ing the Marshal in executing any pro.
cess he might have. The expedition did
not turn out very profitable to the Atchi-
son boys, and they and some others who
were there, think the Marshal was not
the man to send on such an expedition.
The above is the whole story, and there
is nothing political or excitable about it.
Peace and good will prevail here, and
there are no hard feelings or chickering's
among our citizens. We discuss political
and other questions cody and calmly, and
our citizens are determined. let others do
as they may, to have peace. We hope
our neighboring towns will not become
jealous Of our peace and prosperity, and
attempt to throw fire brands among u.s.
We are too busy building up our town to
quarrel among ourselves.-Atelison Cham.
pion.
1t is to be regretted, for the honor OF
Lawrence, that our people could not imi-
tate Atchison and instead of following
after Jim Lane. and looking after every
body's business but their own, look after
their own for while.
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Our Cir Government.

Each session of the Legislature, since
the first organization Of the Territory, has
passed charter for the city of Lawrence,
and yet we are without an efficient city
government Why is this ? Simply be-
cause an attempt has been made by dem.
agogues, continually, to override the will
of the people. The independent organi-
cation Of the summer of 1857, was the
work of few individuals. not endorsed
BY the people, and in derogation Of law !;
hence it fell to pieces Of its own weight
The Legislature Of year ago legalized it,
but it was swindle, nevertheless. and as
such it was treated by the Legislature at
a later day in the session by abrogating it,
and substituting another in its place but
the substitute was another swindle, for,
like the Lecompton Constitution, it was
never submitted to q vote of the people.
It attempted to substitute Legislative sove-
reignty for POPULAR sovereignty, and it
proved an abortion. Though the city
government was organized under that
charter, and it has continued sickly ex-
istence during the last year, doing nothing
but imposing enormous taxes to defray
the expenses of its officers, who have hard
ly done single benefcient act during theil
administration, yet it is failure. and ev-
erybody knows it-Ir WAS NOT BASED
UPON THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE.
Another charter was passed at the late
session of the Legislature, but We under
stand it is based upon the hypothesis that
the former city government was legal one
Does not everybody know that it. is i'm.
possible to engraft thrifty and vigorou,
shoot upon diseased and rotten trunk
The objection to engrafting a free State
Constitution upon the Lssompton swindle
was urged with great force, and we all ad.
mitted its business; but this new city char.
ter is in the same dilemma, and there is q
strong probability that the government
growing out of it, like all its predecessors
will fall to pieces. because of its own in
herent. weakness-the defective basis OF
which it is established.
We were in hopes that the late Lesisla.
ture would do something in regard to oul
city organization; which the WHOLE PEG.
PIE would approve; but the way the mat.
ter looks now, it does not appear that We
are any better off than we were last year
1t is possible We shall pass on from yea
toyear, and, finally, shall forget the origin
Of our city government, and all of us vii
become defenders of it, but we apprehend
there are some who will remember the
chains, and will come very reluctantly into
its support.
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A WHITE REPUBLICAN.
Fehruarv IL 20


Ed. HERALD OF FREEDox:-After see-
ing my letter Of the 7th this inst, in print,
/ find that there are certain statements,jn
said letter that I feel it is my duty to
correct.
Statement of Both Jan. was not intend.
ed to charge Frank Walker and n. N.
GORDON with running. for they did not,
but 1 pursued another man three miles
at that time.
Statement Of 10th of Jan.-evenine
SCOUTS incorrect, from the fact that it
was the man that was shot in the face
that succeeded in wounding the man that
shot him, and not myself.
ANDREW J. RUSSELL,
Dep. U. s. Marshal z. T.
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Medical Organisation,

The corporators of the Kansas MedieI
Society assembled in accordance with til.
provisions of the charter, granted by III, I
Legislative Assembly at its present ses
sion, to elect its first Board Of Officers, and
to transact all necessary business.
Dr.. Alonzo Fuller was called to Ii,
chair, and Dr.. s. c. Harrington was chose,
Secretary pro tenn.
On motion Of DR.. Harrington, the FOL-
lowing bylaw was adopted:
"The officers of this society shall COZ.
sist of President, six Vice. President
Corresponding Secretary, Recording Sec .
rotary, Treasurer, and Librarian, to b,
chosen by ballot. and to hold their cfica
for one year and until their successors an
elected.
On motion of DR.. Wheeler, the society
proceeded to the election Of officers with
the following result:
For Pesident, DR.. s. B. Prentiss; Vice.
Presidents, DR.. A. Hunting, J. P. Root
J. W. Robinson, A. ]. Ritchel, G. F. Kobb
and NJ. Holiday; for Corresponding Sec.
rotary. DR.. A. Newman /; for Recording
Secretary, DR.. ]. B. Woodward; for Treas.
urer, Dr.. A. Fuller; for Librarian, Dr.. N.
Hartman.
The President took the chair, and Oh
motion Of DR.. Fuller, appointed Ds. A.
Fuller, N. Hartman, and A. Newman,
committee to draft bylaws, and report
the same at the next meeting Of the
society.
On motion, DR.. Wheeler was appointed
e committee to prepare and report code
Of ethics, and report at next meeting.
By vote Of the society the President
was authorized to call meeting as early
as advisable, for the purpose of adopting
bylaws, a code Of ethics. and for the pur.
pose of transacting any other business.
On motion of DR.. Hartman, the Secrs.
tary was requested to furnish copy Of
the proceedings of the society for publ.
cation in each Of the papers in this city.
On motion Of DR.. Wheeler, the society
adjourned.
J.B. WOODWARD, Secretary.
Lawrence, Feb. 10, 1859.
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Proclamation.
Re People of E0psos.

ID TIE People Of Kansas:
In compliance with the followin,
luton of the Legislative Assembly ~ ~. =
Territory Of Kansas, passed Februarv ~
1859, to wit:
ResolUei, By the Council and Bou,.
Representatives, Of Kansas TERRITORY wv
SECTION !. That the Governor ~ Il,
Territory be requested to issue his nv.
lamation to the people Of this Ter;,o.S''
publishing the Act this day passed TO ~!
vide for the peace Of Kansas. nv
SEC 2. That his Excellency be reoD..,
ed to cause his proclamation to be nns
lished in every paper in this Territorsr ="
!, SAMUEL MEDARY, Govern, =,
Kansas Territory. do hereby proclaim =
the people of the Territory the Act emf
tied -"
GAN ACT TO ESTABLISH PEACE IN kASs,,,
Bet enacted By the Governor and Lam,
lative Assen'Uycftte Territory Of Han,o,
SECTION !. That no criminal ofT.n,.
heretofore committed in the counties !,
Lykins, Linn, Bourbon, McGee, Allen ana
Anderson, growing out Of any politic,i
differences of opinion, shall be subject IA
any prosecution on any complaint, or in.
dictment in any court whatsoever in II,
Territory.
Sec. 2. That all criminal actions M,
commenced, growing out of political dt
ferences of opinion, shall be dismissed.
SEC. 8. This Act to take effect and b,
in force from ard after its passage.
A. LARZELERE,
Speaker Of the House of Representative
G. W. BABC0CK,
President Of the Council
Approved February II, 1859.
S. MEDARY.
While this is an Act Of Amnesty for III
past, it is intended to secure the mon
certain punishment Of crime for the futur,
Given under my hand this 18th day 0
February, 1853.
S. MEDARY,
Governor Kansas Territory.
Territorial papers please copy.
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Counties and County Seats.

Many very important changes have
been made by the Legislature which has
just adjourned, in regard to counties and
county seats. Besides the Act establish
ing the counties of Montana, Eli Paso, Orc,
Broderick and Fremont, which we pub
lished last week, new county was carved
out of Wise and Butler, with its north
ern boundary on the line between town.
ships 17and IS, and the southern boundary
on the line between townships 81 and %,
called Chase. The northern boundary of
Wise county has been removed north to
the line between townships IL and IL.
The county seat of Wise is established at
Council Grove. The county seat of Chase
is located at Cottonwood Falls, which, by
the way, is six miles east of the point
indicated on Halsall's map of Kansas; the
county seat of Butler is located at Chelsea;
and the county seat of Hunter at e.
dorado.
Wyandott county has been carved out
Of Leavenworth and johnson counties,
the boundary commencing at the State
line, nearly opposite Westport and run
ming thence west on the line between
townships IL and II to the point where
it first strikes the Kansas river; thence up
that river to the line between ranges %
and %; thence north along that line to
the northern boundary of the Delaware
Reservation; thence east along the boun-
dairy Of said Indian lands to the Missouri:
thence down that river and up the State
line to the place o: beginning. The county
seat is temporarily located at Wyandott.
The southern boundary of Breckenridge
county has been removed three miles
South, and the county seat is located at
Americas, which we believe Is situated
on section 10, in township 10, and
range IL.
The county seat of Madison has been
located at Il MendAro, formerly known
as Eagle City.
The county seat of Allen county is To-
Gated at Humboldt that of Jefferson
county at Osxaloosa; Shawnee county at
Topeka; Davis county at Ashland; Frank
lin county ae-and Anderson county
al.
The nams of Calhoun county has been
changed to Jackson and that of Weller
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Jenkins " Lane.

Information from Washington, says
that the celebrated land case between
JENKINS q Lane has finally been decided
in favor Of the heirs of JENKINS. Wonder
what excuse Lane will make now for
forcing himself on to the premises Of
jenkins, and then shooting him rather
than let him get bucket of water out Of
his own soel. Wonder, also, if Thscher
does not want to look into the balance Of
the School Sections. Come Thacher,
come out like . man; you have been
LGnes secret organ long enough; It is time
that you begin to speak out the good Of the
Republican party, organized in Lanes
Office, demands it. MORE ANON.
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We mention it with pleasure. that ssv.

We mention it with pleasure, that sew
eral of our citizens, who have sustained
Montgomery in the past, were as indig-
nant on account Of the hostility to Mar
shall Campbell's posse, as men could be |;
and since the affair. they have done all
in their power to do justice to the injured
parties.
In justice to Lawrence and her citizens
we will be allowed to state that not SIM
gle business man, and but few Of her own
population, was privy to the commence
ment Of the disturbances. As We have
said before, it fell upon them suddenly ;
many of them were thoughtlessly carried
away by the momentary excitement. The
attempt of Gen. Lane to make personal
or political capital on such occasions, and
to place himself at the head of the "boys,"
is an unfortunate one for him, and one
which would crush any man. To make
the Republican party responsible for it
and to endorse it as Republican move.
mens, will drive out hundreds from the
party where it adds one to it. We wish
to see Republicauism triumph in Kansas
and will labor as valiently as any one tt
that end but never, if it is to be led BY
Jim Lane & Co., and made responsible
for the crimes of Montgomery.
Gov. Medary hoped the press woult
pass over these occurrences in silence
but it could not be. Correspondent
would send their accounts of it abroad
and the honest, truthful journalist is com
PEELED to give faithful narration of them
that the responsibility may fall where i
Justly belongs.
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To Subscribers.

(X) When the term for which subscribers re-
eeiVinG their papers BY nail or at the Post-offce
IL o1t or nearly so, we convey the intelligenc b.
sf0aI 81 the end Of their names, like the one
Give all fair opportunity to know when their
HDs 10 up. and serve as IN invitation to renew
thsir subscriptions.
~ Extra copies Of the Herald Of Freedom
pat up in wrappers for mailing if desired, can
ks had at the Office. Price. Five Cents each.
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General Lane.
Mt. HOPE, Ohio. Feb. Sd, 1859.

MT. HOPE, Ohio, Feb. Sd, 1859.
Ed. HERALD OF FREEDOM 1T is as
serted here that Gen. James b. Lane, the
Kansas Hero, went to Kansas Pro-Sla-
very man (; that he tried to buy slaves; that
he sided with the Pro- Slavery men; that he
recognized the first bogus Legislature, BY
trying to get a divorce from his pite
that the Legislature refused; Lane goi
mad and turned Free State man stumped
the Territory, and went for Free State
because it was not hemp growing coun-
try. It is also said that he seduced q
woman, got drunk, Joined the Temperance
Society, the Church, and was elected
United States Senator under the Topeka
Constitution, all in one week.
It is also said, that he has recently,
(since the killing ofJENKINs,) again Joined
the Temperance Society and the Metho-
dist Church (on probation that he is now
the most popular man in Kansas, and
viii probably be the Republican nominee
for President in 1850, with VIM. H. Seward
for Vice President, and belongs to the
Abolition wing Of the Free State party"
Will you please inform rs all about it !?
Yours, PC
Our correspondent, whom we recognize
as an old subscriber. is referred to the files
Of the Herald Of Freedom since the spring
Of 1856, in which be will find the facts
touching tbs principal parts Of his inquiry.
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a.por. Of Ii. o.dlfyins oonnl..ls..r..
OFFICE CopIFYrSo CoMNrssIoNEEs,l
February II, A. D. 1859.
To the Legislative Assembly:

To the Legislative Assembly:
The labors Of the Codifying Commits.
sioners have come to close. A schedule
of the Acts, submitted by them to the
Legislature for its action, was transmitted
to each House on the 9th inst, which
shows that the whole number Of Acts sub
mitted is sixty-six. Many Of these were
very voluminous and required much care
and time in their preparation. The time
within which the Commissioners were re.
quired to finish their labors, was feared
by many, to be insufficient, yet the task,
has been completed; but whether in
creditable manner. or not, remains to DO
determined. It Is deemed unnecessary
to advert to the particular Acts submitted,
or to the alterations in those which were
revised or amended, and as many amend.
ments have been made in either House
after passing out Of the hands OF the Com
missioners, it would be out Of their power
to note those amendments, If they wished.
The ensctments Of the Legislature Of
1855, known as the Bogus Statutes"
have been supplied, and are ready for 70.
peal-a contamination long looked fOf.
aud earnestly desired BY large portion
of the people Of the Territory. Tbs
General Laws Of 1857 are ready for the
same fate. The laws Of 1858, to which
we were confined a. basis. have been
revised and supplied. The Code Of Civil
Procedure fsmairs substantially the sams
The Code of Criminal Procedure OF 1855
is materially altered, and it is TO be hoped,
materially improved. The laws relating
to county organization and county Officers,
township organization and township Of.
fcers, the law Of administration, and the
school law, have been carefully revised:
but not altered in any Of their material
features, while in some instances, laws &C.
tirely new to the people Of the Territory
have been introduced, and old ones sup
piled by those Of 9 more simple eharacssr.
Il would not be reasonable to expec'
that the Commissioner could present.
from time to time, for your action, system
OF laws, complete and perfect in ever.
particular, within the short period Of
thirty DAYS, and they must ask the in
dulgsncs Of the Legislature and the people
for the errors and imperfections which
will doubtless be discovered in thsIf
work.
Ia laying down the trust which have
been reposed 10 them. the Commissioners
take this occasion 70 return to each branch
Of the Legislature their grateful acknowl'
edgment for the confidence and respect
invariably shown them, and the courteous
manner in which they have been treated
BY the individual members
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM MeKAf,
z. 8. L0WMAN, .
j. McCAHON.
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We learn by way Of Mr.. Martin, of this
city, who has just returned from Platte
City, that these distinguished gentlemen
have everything provided for their COM
fort that heart could wish. at the public
expense He says, that the report tina.
they are ll-treated, is without the shadow
Of truth. They have plenty to eat and q
good bed to sleep on--so good that MI.
Martin shared it with them one night.
Mr.. Martin also states, that the citizens
Of Platte are determined that they shall
have q fair trial, and il no evidence ap-
pears against them further than what is
now known, they will. without doubt bs
discharged.-LAavsasportb Lsdaw.
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W A Bill has passed the House Of
Representatives at Washington, allowing
every citizen Of the United States TO
enter, free Of oost, one hundred and sixty
acres Of land. A patent to issue for the
same after residing on the lands Eve
years, without being absent from 1t for .
longer period than six months. There Is
no hope of irs passing the Senate.
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or The Office of the Territorial Super
intendent of Common Schools has been
removed from Lscompton to Leavsn-
worth. s.-
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BeSe - al the Press the Peoples Rhts maintain
Ussv'd By patty, and unbribed BY Enin,
PlstGSd but 70 Truth, to Liberty and Law,
10 FavoPsways us. and no Fear shall awe.
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or We are pleased to learn that Gov.
MEDAEr has appointed Attorney General
DAVIS y defend Dr.. Dsx and SEN
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LAWRENCE. KANSAS.
SATURDAY MORNING, FEB. 10, 1859.

EERMs.--ss.oO PER ANxUM. IN ADVANCE
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The namS of Calhoun county has been
changed to Jackson ; and that of Weller
to Usage. 4
Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1859-06-02

F1sNKY, az REF,Fz1sf, Is 1oxooS.
"A foreign exchange says: aFor nearly
two ponths the Rev. C G. Finnsy q
O5efin,s Ono, been preaebing 10 the Bss.
ough-road Chapel, during which time has
dsliSefed six sermons nseyefysweek. TIE at;
tendance has been well sustained through
on, on Sunday evenings chapelsias
been crowded. Mrs. Finney has also con-
ducted 8 series of meetings for women in
fhe afternoons, which have been product
I've. of-great good. Some Of the results Of
these efforts were brought out at social
meeting, convened on Monday sennlgit,
for the purpose of giving an opportunity
to those who have received heneht 70 make axe
It known, for mutual encouragencnt, m AND 20
for Che glory Of God. From the state
ments that weremaie, it appears that The
DitiBe blessing has attended the;labers of
NJ and Mrs. Finney to q large extent.-
Before commencing in = new sphere Mr.
Finney retiresfor a seasen ofrepose."'