New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-10-10
THE DROUTH AND FAMINE IN KANSAS

followed by famine and suffering In Kantas toll bys
correspondent months ago apgriy denied BY M uber
Of interested ignorant ksnsas subscribers, and az
thoroughly coroborated by host Of others, has be-
come thoroughly settled fact. Ia proof Of ths We
have The statements and sffdavs Of some Of the most
intelligent and trustworthy Of Kansas the per-
sonal reports Of Judge Army end Thaide1s Hyatt,
numerous extracts from Territorial papers, and asly,
a printed circular Of appeal from the Pfssbytery OF
Highland lately in session at WyeDdrtte Ci,y. Il
may rot suit land spectators and pro1nce deal in
the Territory to have fair statement Of the laid
before the public but certainly do not feel disposed
TO let whole community suffer from actual want Of
bread if words of ours will prevent Il. Kansas
has suffered enough already, il would seem from the
criminal policy Of the present Administrstion-a policy
which se,s al defiance all law and shamss all feelings
Of national honor. But after going through histOry
bloody beyond precedent and when ste just begin
ming 10 zee some light 10 the darkness which had
ebronded her, great blow has been dealt, VIII. the
friends of humanity should he ready and willing 70
assist 10 warding off. The dro1th which has devss-
tsted 90 large part Of the Territory is quite ex
ceptional misfortune. Others have preceded il, bat
zone, we believe, go general serious; and while
it creates necessity for organized charity in the
fortunate States it does prove mat tins fair land
beyond the Mississippi ia undesirable place for emf
grafton SGch disaster may not be repeated in gen.
Grafton and should affect the prosperity Of the
Territory han the drouths which haze This year
visited TIE Southern Sises, ard parts of Kentucky,
Tennessee and Missouri, should destroy the prospects
of ibofe sections.
Messrs. Hyatt ard Army are now travelling over the
Territory to see which districts most 10 need ofhelp,
and they propose OF tneic Ieiurn after laying the facts
btfore the public to take charge of such coDtrbudons
in morey ard food as may he made organize suitable
Committees of distribution, and Ihrough tnem relieve
the sufferers. The Presbytsry of Highland have pre-.
sened their views in the following circular:
The PeHte Ii HsSapd IN n e'o5 S o
nearly they the wants aEd deisutons OF our Terrific
~. consequent upon the drouih Of the past year -,
before far known failed 70 produce soaneany rom
her rh soil and to repay soy aud pountdy the soos OF
been withheld crops have failed aud great destliion prevails
in parts Of our Territory
The counties bordering the Missouri and districts
op In most Of these districts half crop has been r.ised
snd from Of them something cen be spared help ne more
In south and and the high pr,Te lands crops
have been in most entire failures Nor his been ior
want Of labor ard effort on the part OF farmers har IN me
Spring large FIELDS Of spring whra: were sown THIS filT tbs
the ground was sown In turnp r hukwheat snd this aso
proved qre Many have really nothing Most persons have
improving and in living depending on an eIpec crop TO meet
the of the future.
There s aso alarming dssi,uon Of clothing Wool s16
fax are rsed here ard yetmAnusct1rsd and
depending the these from abroad
Winter and age families be found where there lie
not shoe snd scarcely comfortable wooden garment Tor the
Winter in this things Presbytery duty
publish the facts and sdd hem mainly to church
and people the States So far Church and people
Of them d.
help from abroad The Churches Of Carlisle Nyan
doe Lesyen Worth Atchion Highland Iowa Point, snd Lee
ton and Lawrence 10 part provided and some OF them
spare something for others The remainder Of our Char;hs
700 30 persons. 90 stand greatly in need Other
proper in US to make special effort mainly behalf Of our own
people.
follows: The Elders aud Deacous OF Church constituted
Committee report and forward information Central Com
ee organized at Lesvsnwoh City and also TO receive and
distribute their people help thai furnished
Central Organized CITY
ssng of the Rev j. O ReaseT, A. McAuley, esq Dr. q J.
PAIL George Brdgemen and Alexander Garrett, who via
eiye and forward to the different churches help that may
be furnished.
We also appoint the Rev NJ Irviu P. Klen, and W.
Montgomery agents to visit the States to sont dons
tons in cah clothing shoes -four meat meal and provisions Of
ell kinds also seed wheat and whatever be needed for
inE and planting in the Fell and Spring
These briefly wants AMI plans We do not ask
desire much small from each 81 friends who
have to spare will meet all wants We do not for
large SIMS Of money or that which will cost ou friends sc
bountie that they divide small portion. And especially do
desire that earnest accompany N
that these endorsements which " for the present may
gieyod WORK the pesceab fruits Of dhte 1usnes'
J. q. REAsER, Moderator.
SIN. IRWIN, Stated Clerk
Immediately following this action issued the f,l
loving circular of the
CENTRAL RELIEF COMMITTEE:
In accordance with the action Of the Presbytey OF Hshsnd
the ComG:tee designated met and Organized the Rev j. C.