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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-26

The New M1SSEsorA SENATOR. The
Chicago Press and Tribune, in = notice
Of Hon. Martin SWilkinson. the sue.
eessor Of Gen. Shields as q. s. Senator.
states that he formerly resided in Eaton
county. in Michigan. He emigrsted to
that county in 1913. where be was known
as q successful lawyer and IN ardent
Wing politician. He removed to Min
nesota in 1S47, and has risen step BY
step, to his present high position BY his
ability, industry, integrity and fidelity to
principles. 800
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-26

The UMoN.-We do not suppose the
Union itself to be in any special or i'm
mediate danger. &c We do not believe the
mass of substantial people of the South
are ready for disunion nor do we very
clearly see by what practical steps they
could effect it even if they were. If their
members withdraw from Congress. they
will only leave all Federal legislation in
the hands of the North and West. nIf
they were to seize the forts and arsenals
in the Southern States, they could only
hold them against an imaginary foe. If
they were to refuse payment of customs, a
few revenue cutters would collect them or
seize their vessels, leavingthem no redress.
A year or two Of mastery inactivity on
the part of the General Government
would give them time for reflection, and
opportunity for the return of new and
more, sensible members to Congress-
Dissolution is very easily effected on paper,
but attended with serious difficulties in
practice Non.intercourse is equally i'm
practicable-simply because the South
wants to sell what we want to bay, and
rice rersa This mutual necessity is more
powerful than resolutions, and win out
vote a whole mass meeting Of exasperated
patriots. Interest. in the long run, is
slre to outweigh passion = all that is
necessary is to give it time to make it
self duly and fally felt. With all its
drawbacks. the Union is of very great
advantage to the people of both North
and South and while it continues to be
so. we believe it viii be preserved.-N
Y. TsmEs. .rrf rhni i'naO -
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-26


CHARACTER OF GEORGE, WASHINGTON,
as GIVEN BY PoLITIoAL OPPONENT
Just after Washington's retirement from
the Presidential chair, which he had fill.
ed for eight years with so much honor,
both to himself and to. the Nation, the
Aurora, published by VIM Duane, an
opposition newspaper, printed at Phila
delphia, gave him the following blessing:
From the aurora. of March 4, 1871.
Now lettest thou thy servant depart
in peace. for mine eyes have seen thy sal
vatiou," was the pious ejaculation Of a
man who beheld food of happiness
rushing on mankind. If-eyer there was
time that would license the reiteration
of the exclamation. the time is now arri-
we'd, for the man. George Washington.
who is the source Of all the misfortunes
to our country, is this day reduced to q
level with his fellow citizens, and is no
longer possessed of power to multiply
evils on the United States. If there ever
was period for rejoicing. this is the mo-
ment. Every heart. in unison with the
peace. and happiness of the people, ought
to beat IN high exultation, that the name
of w ashington this day ceases to give
currency to political iniquity, and,to le-
galiEe corruption--s new era promises
much to the people; for public measures
must now stand on their own merit, and
nefarious projects can no longer be sup
ported by a name. When . retrospect
is taken of the Washington ADMINISTERS
ton for eight yesrs, it is subject of the
greatest establishment, that single indi-
dividnal could have cankered the primer
plesrof republicanism in an enlightened
people, and should have carried his de-
signs, against ths public liberty so far, as
10 put in jeopardy its very existence.
Such, however. are the facts; and with
them staring us in the face, this Gay
ought to be day of Jubilee in the United
~. ila itea = - 1lHiti rAa H-.I
kOldlcSs
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-26

Governor Blacksnake. the "old Indi-
an" died at his residence, on Allegheny
Reservation. eight miles from East Ran
dolph. Oattaraugus County. New York,
December 18th, at the advanced age Of
l29 years. He was probably. before bis
death, the oldest Indian living. He was
in the French War, previous TO the Rev
olution; also in the Revolutionary War,
aad sided with, the Americans de was
a great aid to General Washington, act.
ing in the, capacity Of a runner and bearer
Of dispatches. - e. IL. !.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-26

Revival OF THE STANDARD DR4NA.-
Theatrical exhibitions fail by being re-
peated. Most managers think they do
we'll if they can make Play run" six
weeks. But the theatrical performers
who enact the "thriIling Drama of Dis
solving the Union seem to think they can
go on repeating it, with success, till the
end of time. 49,
Just before every Presidential election,
hue and & cry is raised in Congress over
imaginary dangers to the Union. The
Doughface press fans the excitement
When it has ripened. meetings are held
to appease Southern wrath which is sup
posed to be Just ready TO deyOur the coun-
try, and the people are urged, as the only
way of salvation, to-vote the Democrat
ic ticket. -.77g= sfg,iq Tev r9.T 4
The curtain, falls. on the entrance OF q
Democratic President into the White
House. and the play is over for another
four years. vaT 10 7E7T .sra-w..1
But it has been seen so often that the
Melodrams has become q Farce. Ihe
rant about Disunion has grown thread
bare with thirty years use. Handing the
Union to such rulers as Pierce and Bu-
chansn begins to be distrusted as a pana-
cea for "sgitation." The play, was .
successful play, in its time; but it is
played out."-Al6any Evening Jour: !
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-26

PooRLY Prepared FOR DIssoLUTfox-
The Raleigh IN. CO. Register calls attsn'
ton to the fact that there is not one pow
der mill in the Union, south of Delaware;
nor. is there a nsnnfsetory Of arms, or q
foundry for cannon south Of Harper''s
Ferry. -t
And in prospect Of dissolution Of the
Union. a committee Of the Legislature oil
South Carolina recommends the raising
of 100000 for military purposes. This
reminds US Of an anecdote related of the
time when our government was at war
with Algiers A simple bsckwoods fell
low sat in baT-room listening to talk
about the Algerine war. when all at once
he broke out, g &c Wilkins / wish
was a Congress" "You do" said by
stander. "and what would you do if you
were Congress. Dirius I?
"What would I do? P6 build d-n
great boat. and I'D put twenty men
aboard of it. and I'd go and kill the
id Algekites off."-Springfeld Re
publican
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-26
CoNrELLEp To Pa0DUeI TELEanAeno.

CoMELLED TO PaoDUcE TELEaRAsElo
DIsPATcHEs.-In the course of recent
trial in Cincinnati, the counsel objected
to the production Of the original Of
telegraphic message. upon the ground
that it was one of the fixed rules Of tho
telegraph company not to disclose MESA
ges. The Judge decided that the eom-
pany could make no rules which would
prevent the production Of evidence IN
Court, and the message was brought IN.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-26

ArGVESERABLEe DocuNExT.TNe are
informed that a land warrant for 160
acres. issued to /" Susan Decatur, sgidOe
Of CoaNopoRE STEfHEN DEcATuR,y was
located few days ago.. by citizen Of
this County, at the Land Office. at Le'
compton. Such incidents as these serve
to connect the past with the present
giving us, as it were. a share in the in
6eritsncs of glory which has descended
from the illustrious dead Of our country.
Iittle did the " Old Commodore" imag-
me as he poured his tremendous broad
sides into the enemy, that the piece Of
parchment intended as . slight recogni-
ton of his services, would, nifty years
afterwards. pay for the home Of a Kansas
farmer.-EmPoria Ns'Ss. -5s- is'is 90 q
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-26
GBoits 4octrp.
THE SNOW.

a.alv falls the snoW a morning, ..
Prom Us eIoosy hoae on highj
po.,i.s thrsugh the chilly air, ~ ~
Lie mstsors shootiag thrOugh he skg; I,
Falling On The Isaasss trss, i ~ 81 III
Over raIIey, vale and hill; f,..ff
Gliding DER the barren bough,
And trembling round the frozen Fill:
soh AZ yellow leaves dsscsnd,
Tosebsd BY Autumn's withsrsd wsns,
F.l, the snsw-daks, gently gliding,
ssfiIy roofing all the land. -..
soAIF falls the snow II Hoontias, j
Keeling in its downward flight, ri
Willis the ,choOl-boy, freed from bOAdags,
Rails II, coming with delights
Gazing bat moment-wondsTing-
staring ere his wonder dies;
Tsus the InOw to cakes much larger
Than those TaIizs from the skies; : sa-
Joining in a mimic battle, rF-aF
RaIlyins comrades, oas by one; ---
And they struggle in the combat,
Tin the war Is lost and won.
Softly falls the snow at evening,
Glfmmerins through the dusky space,
While the bright-faced stars in Heaven,
One BY one assume their plaos; Ir .E
Melting in the curling sheet Eitt f.
OfImOks that from the chimney wiudSi
Clinging TO the frozen dOor-lateh,
Gathering rousd the window blind'i
While the wind, in smothersd murmun,
TrembleS into chilly air, Hlr0.s a
And the hsscy, fsathery sncw-hakss
Softly wander here snd there.
As we meet the merry scenes,
That e'er ouryouthfhl hearts aaorn,
May our hours glide by as tranquil a@l
As the snow-fakes fall at nom; ~
When in manbood's prime we gather,
And in strife our voices blend,
Harmless as the sehOol-boy's contest,
May our battle always sudi
And when times unseen desifoysr '-
Steals cur mirth, and dims the sight,
May our cares upon Us fall, r.--s
softly as the snow by night.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-26

The Grand Jury of Wilkes Comfy
North CArolina. being moved thereto by
charge from Judge R. NJ. SauaderssT
has presented Edwin d. Morgan and 9TH
ers, Of New York. for signingss rseoa-
mendation of Helpers Book, and they,
invoke the Governor of Moth Carolina
to demand the said Edwin D. Morgsa
and his associates residing IN New fork,
Of the Governor Of that 7Ss.se, that he
and they NAV be b--Ight to triaE2 3 Cd
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-26
" Hell b Empty
-.tL--r-Lrf III

From the anxiety observable IN their
conaisiapees, yOuwould suppose that the
ship of State would begin to slide as
soon as the hammer fell. Twill not ap-
ply that to the members themselves. II
is the expression Of the old members Of
the reportorial corps, that the Represen-
tatives IN the present Congress are bet
ter looking set Of men, and whose per-
sonal appearances is indicative Of more
talent and 6rmness, than the members OF
any preYiuvs Congress since the days
when it was in Its purity. ss,s5a
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-26

) Joshua R., Giddings was in Hartford
last week, and while there wrote letter,
and fixed stamp thereto, the first time,
be remarked, that he paid postage in q
years. His ranking privilege expired
Monday noon.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-26

a PicrrRr OF C oSdREss.-The Wash
ington correspondent Of the Philadelphia
Journal has the following: - -. ~
The House Of Representatives was the
place of excitement. At an early hour
the galleries and all the approaches to the
hall were crowded. BY whom / need not
say1iog-rolIers. lobby members. lick
spittles,9 faro.deAlers. pickpocksts and
place hunters predominated. 1 might
truthfuily say, with the poet, ,si i4sd7f
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-26

Il Pun FOR d oueHfEoEs-7John Ran-
dolph, while in Congress. said: noiiqaro
"Sir, envy neither the heart nor the
head of that man from the Moth who
rises here to defend slavery on principles"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-26

u
BITTERNESS UYPARALLELED.-The most
ferocious specimen Of moral gall we ever
encountered. is the following language
used by John Randolph, of Roanoake.
toward Henry Clay. in secret session Of
the Senate, in 1925. which led to a chal-
lenge and a bloodless duel-Randolph
firing into the air -
This man-(mankind. crave your
pardon )-this worm little animals,
forgi7s the insult)-was spit out Of the
womb of weakness-was raised to high
er life than he was born to, for he was
raised to the society of blackguards.
Some fortune-kind to him-cruel to rs
HAS tossed him into the Secretaryship
Of State. Contempt has the property of
descending, but she stops far short Of
him. She would die before she would
reach him; he dwells below. her fall. i
would hate him if I did not despise him:
Il is not rAdt he is, bat where he is, that
puts nv thoughts in action. The Al
phabet which writes the name of Tier
sites, of QaekguGrd. of squalidity. refuses
her letters for him. That mind which
thinks of what 1t cannot express, can
scarcely think of him. An hyperbole for
meaRness would be an eLipsss Tor Clay"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-26

The reason why that young lady prin-
ter at Cleveland attempted to shoot the
young man compositor. was because the
latter remarked that somebody would
have to get another font Of small caps
for,her before long, 800 rs raasn
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-26

Loxs SHor.-Ex-United States Senator
James, of Rhode Island, has invented .
cannon, which. board Of army officers
report. will carry shot with accuracy a
distance Of over six miles ~ ~
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-26

HIsroRicM FAcTs.-Q uestiOn-Who
settled Virgins! ~
Ansver-John Smith. z ~. -. = =
QHsstion-Who unsettled Virginia!
Ans,cer-John Brown.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-26

The sal. Of Helpers Crisis" has feseRh4l
ed the .-mber Of 100000 copies and che
$ Atuitods distribution 25. 900 more. Il,
is believed that It will reach the full cir
culation Of half = million. Hel,a4is 80
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-26

A Southern paper anhonnces the death
Of "W ashington Erwin" Such is flannel
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-26

The cost Of the Harper's Ferry War.
so far, is said to be 5000, 600. aii 'ai
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-01-26

There are Low Dutch and High Dutch
in Germany. but they all get kisb s'er
here,-PreRtice.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-02-18
Proceedings Of the State Senate.


Mr.. Phillips introduced an act to pro-
vide for procuring law books for the use
of the Supreme Court; referred to the
Judiciary Committee.
Also al act to allow parish recorders
to have deputies; alsoto provide for the
organization of q Superior Court; also
an act to change the Court terms of
Pointe Coupee parish; also an act to
authorize the adoption Of persons as le-
gitimate children; referred to the Judi
ciary Committee.
HousE.-Mr. McRae, on behalf Of the
Committee on Parochiai affairs, reported
favorably on an act creating an addi-
tional Justice of the Peace i'll the parish
Of Rapides.
Mr.. Miller, from the Committee on
Lands and Levees, reported favorably
on an act to. close Bayou ~Plaquemine.
By Mr.. Miller-Joint resolution in re-
gard to certain works in Pointe Coupee;
an act providing for q road in Pointe
Coupee from Crosse Tete to the mouth
Of the Couitableau in St. Landry; re-
ferred to Internal Improvement Com
mittee.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-02-18

necessarily designed to make soldiers,
but it teaches srbordiaation to the laws
and constituted authorities of the State:
it exercises a wise and wholesome re-
straint over young men, at a period of
their life when restraint is necessary
and proper, and also teaches them the
use Of arms, and the science of organic
alton, a knowledge Of great Importance
to every civilized Government. More
ovcr, it does not Withdraw their minds
from studyo but affords them Iealthful
exercise during hours otherwise devoted
to play, idlencss OF gossip"
BY the law of March IS, 1858, the
seminary is required to educate sixteen
INDECENT youths free Of charge. All
other students pay their expcnses-the
sum Ct 1913 covering all charges for
tuition fees, board, washing, fuel, light,
books, etc. The five Proiessorslips are
maintained at a cost Of $4,000 per an
mum, salaries, and the chairs are filled
as follows: That of mathematics and
~natural philosophy by DR.. Anthony Val.
las; that Of chemistry, etc, by Francis
w, Smith that Of modern European
languages by E. Bette ST. Angc; that of
ancient languages and English by Da-
vid Boyd, Of Virginia: that Of engineer
ing, architecture and drawing by Major
William r. Sherman, late Of the United
States Army. These gentlemen are all
distinguished for their learning and abil-
ity, are endorsed by their a%ntccedents,
and were selected from I'VE eighty APP
.plicants. The Seminary will require a
very considerable appropriation for the
support Of its practical operation during
the year, and means are also required
for founding a library, improving the
grounds, and erecting residences for the
professors who have families. We hope
that the State will foster literally this
promising domestic institution.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-02-18

gayOur present Judiciary system is
evidently attracting the attention of the
Legislature now in session. We have
been favored with the project of an act
which has Dccn presented to the House
by Mr.. Bush, the object of which is t.
restrict the jurisdiction of the Supreme
Court to questions of law, except in Ger
tain cases specified.
The bill is well and carefully pre-.
pared, and would without doubt tend to
the dispatch of business before the Su
preme Court. But tie question arises,
have the people Of Louisiana such faith
in the infallibiiity of ~juries and District
Judges as to trust them with the ulti-
mate decision Of questions of fact? Will
it not be giving too much influence to
the popular lawyers, who in certain par
ishes sway juries as they please?
The evident object of the proposed
law, is to relieve the Judges of the Su-
premc Court Of some Of their present
burdens. The experiment is a danger
Gus one. How many verdicts of %jurjes
have been set aside by our Supreme
Court, with the approval of all cnlight-
cned men, is known to those who have
examined its decisions. Incur opinion,
the Legislature is only cndcavoring, by
the present project, and by that Of Mr..
Phillips, VINO wishes to erect three Su-
perior Courts, to prop up a system radi-
cally wrong. The system OF an elective
Judiciary, is not suited to louisiana
The people take little or no interest in
the election Of their judges. We can.
not but believe that five able jurists
would amply suffice tc decide with ease
to themselves and profit to the profess
sion, all the cases that are annually pre-
scented to the Supreme Court. Such
men can be obtained, but they will not
Submit to the chances of an election.
Let the Legislature then, revert to the
system under which Louisiana vas one
of the most distinguished among the
States for tue ability Of its Supreme
Court. It's Jurisprudence is now a de
%rision, and we are afraid will long con-
tinue SO, under the elective system
We feel satisfied that if the question is
submitted to the people, that the change
we advocate, will be sanctioned.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-02-18

o. McPhaul levce, and the ]evce of j.
J. Torras, across the land of VIM. Hor-
ton, wherever be, assisted by three free
holders of the parish, may deem it nee
cssary to be made, and that in case the
building OF the said levec be not bid at
less than 25 cents per cubic yard, that
he he authorized to bid the building OF
it for the parish, the parish rcscTving
its legal recourse against the proprietor
of the land.
Resolved, That the Inspector be au-
tIIorized to notify Mr.. Horton according
to law.
The Police Jury then adjourned.
JOHN MUBlUS, President.
A. B~oUANCnAUD, Clerk.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-02-18
PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY.

The Police Jury Of the parish of Pointe
Coupee met this day, Feb. Is, 1860, ac-
cording to a call Of the President.
Members P5escnt:-John Mebius, Pre-
sident; Jno. Fl. Seibert, P. O. Lebeau,
Divide Bara, Pierre B~onanchaud, Louis
Chenevert, Alexander Labry, John II.
Halsey, Lowell Ledoux.
The minutes being read and adopted,
the Police Jury proceeded to business.
Mr.. Gay was appointed Inspector of
reads and levees for the Sd Wald, in
place Of j. A. Ferguson, resigned.
James Vignes, Inspector of roads and
levees. for the Tth Ward, having re-
signed, DR.. Peyton was appointed in his
place. q
A petition from Mr.. and Mrs. Scott
was read, and
On motion of John Mmbius:
Resolved, That the Inspector of the
7th Ward be authorized to proceed ac-
cording to law.
On motion Of j. Il. Halsey:
Resolved, That the road along the
west side of Lake Depassean, from vii.
Transport to Old River, at Keller's plan
tation, be made a public road, and that
six Commissioners be appointed by this
Jury, in accordance with the State law,
to trace and lay off the road, and assess
the damages that may result to any pro-
prietor on the said route from building
the said road.
Further Resolved, That Messrs. La
fayctte Keller, James r. Gayle, James
A Ferguson, t. G. Mcintyre, Jonas
Piatt, and j. Ell. Halsey be appointed
Commissioners.
Further Resolved, That the said road
shall be under the charge Of the 1nspec-
tor of said Ward.
On motion of j. Fl. Halsey:
Resolved, That the Inspector of lcvees
in the Sd District be authorized to sell,
after ten days notice, the building of
the connection leyce between the Parish
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-02-18
The State of Louisiana.

Parish of Pointe Coupee-Ninth District Court
In the matter of the vacant succession of
Peter WEIGH, deceased.
PURSUANT to an order of the Ninth District
Court, to me directed, ], the undersigned, VIII
offer at public sale, at the residence OF James
Gotten in this parish, on
FRIDAY, FEB. "a, 1860,
at 10 o'clock A. NJ, the following named and de-
scribed SLAVES:
Bett, mulatto womon, aged about IA years.
Eliza, mulatto woman, aged about 10 years,
and her child, to be sold with her, aged about
3 months.
The residuary interest in Eliza is alone to De
sold. The %usutruct of said Eliza belonging
James Gotten for ten years from 9TH July, 1897
to It'll July, 1869. ~
Terms and conditions of sale.-Cssh on the
spot. chor;g
Pointe Coupee, Jan. Il, 1860.