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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04
Basis of the Opposition for the Coming
Presidential Canvass.

The call recently issued by the Republ-
can National Committee for National OPP
position Convention. embracing Republ-
cans, members of the Peoples Party of
Pennsylvania, members of the Opposition
party of New Jersey, ard all others who are
willing to cooperate in opposition to the
debauched and demoralized Democracy, to
be held a. Chicago on the 18th of June next,
indicates clearly and Enthusiastically the basis
on which the coming Presidential canvass
is to be conducted by the opposition to
slavery extension and Federal corruption.
It is as follows: Opposition to the policy
of the present Administration to Federal
corruption and usurpation; to the extension
of slavery in the Territories; to the new
and dangerous political doctrine that the
Constitution, of its own force, carries slave
ry into all the Territories of the United
States; to the re-opening of the African
slave trade; to any inequality of rights
amongst citizens, and to all who are in favor
of the immediate admission of Kansas un-
UoI TIC OOuSIiUUIloh ioScu1iJ auoptou Wy hei
people of restoring the Federal Admins
tration to system of rigid economy, and
the principles of Washington and Jefferson;
of maintaing inviolate the rights of the
States, and defending the soil of every State
and Territory from lawless invasion and
of preserving the integrity of the Union,
and the supremacy of the Constitution and
laws passed in pursuance thereof, against
the conspiracy of the leaders of a sectional
party to resist the majority principle as es-
tablshed by this Government, even at the
expense of its existence.
This is comprehensive platform, on
which every honest man and patriot can
consistently stand. It strikes at the very
root of the evils under which this govern
ment has for years been laboring, and which
has brought upon us so much anarchy and
confusion. We believe that on this platform
q President can be elected who will restore
this Government to its primitive vigor, pu-
rity and principles.
The people of Kansas will not be allowed
voice in deciding this most momentous
question, but they will not be disinterested
spectators of battle which is so pregnant
of good or evil to our common country.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04
Nebraska.

The bill to abolish slavery in Nebraska
passed both branches of the Legislature
the fore part Of last month-the Republi-
cans voting for it, and the Democrats nearly
all voting against it. But the Democratic
Governor vetoed it, and there could not be
two-thirds majority obtained in favor of
it. SO Democracy and slavery ('one and in
separable") have once more triumphed in
that Territory.
A bill to provide for State organization
passed both branches. The Legislature ad-
journed on the 18th ult.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

The Manchester (England) Guardian of
a late date makes mention that DIR. LiVings-
ton, the celebrated African explorer, has re-
Gently sent to the Office of the Manchester
Cotton Supply Association an interesting
case of samples of cotton and cotton yarn.
The sample of cotton is excellent; but the
most surprising sample is a ball of yarn
spun by the natives. weighing Isl ounces,
the cost OF which is one penny. The other
samples of yarn are well spun and very
strong. This cotton was grown in the val
ley of the Shire-Central Africa-which
is one hundred miles long by twenty broad.
The natives spin and weave it fer their
own use. and it is said to be very abundant.
The English are ssnguine that large sup
ply of this cotton may be readily obtained
from Africa by the adoption of an effective
agency.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

Ill inois and New York both send double
delegations to the Charleston Democratic
Convention in April next. In Illinois the
issue was made between Douglas and Blu
chanan, and each faction held its own sepa-
rate Convention; and both were equally
we'll represented. In New York the issue
was between the "Hards'' and ''Softs;;" the
former being the original simon-pure pro-
slavery kind, led by Mayor Wood--the lat
ter being composed of renegade free-soil-
ers, dirt-eaters and doughfaces generally.
A happy time is anticipated when these dis
cordant elements get together.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

1t is an important matter for one to avail himself
of the services of skiIlful dentist but he had
better remain needy than patronize an unskillful
one. DR.. C. H. Mack. now a visit to this place,
we know to be thoroughly proficient in the dental
science, and would urge citizens, all who are
in need to avail themselves of his services before
he leaves US DIR. Ms recommendation, drawn
up and signed by the prominent men of Lawrence
on his departure for Emporia. was, by mistake
of ours, left out from his advertisement the two
last weeks. His rooms arc at the residence of H
W. Flick, ESQ.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

CoRREcT1oN.-The Americas Sentinel
last week, in copying our notice of the dis
covery of. a vein of coal west of Emporia,
made us say that the coal was located ten
miles below the surface. The editor of the
Sentinel may think that getting his foot
into it, will satisfy US, but it will not. We
demand that he shall put the feet in, or Well
put the boots to him Look out or there'll
be ''a muss %
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

Prouty, the editor of the Burlington Register, r.
ceived call from his wife Che has one etc., one
day last week, at the printing office, who gave him
lesson in sweeping out" and Sticking up
which so gratifed him that he comes out in the
paper" about it, and gives hit at US that is not
at all agreeable in our position Closing up, he
exhoFteth thus:
'sOh you dilapidated, forsaken, unenyIed, night
frozen, frizzly-haired and dirty shimmied old
bachelors of the Emporia Nesos and Americas
Sentinel, who are living among spiders. cob-webs,
s.free SOIL and kindred companions, why don't
clean yen up? You'd ali be tolerably decent
looking if you were brushed and thoroughly
scrubbed"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

We received three copies of the Burling-
ton Register. of separate dates, by last Sat
urday's mail. Burlington is about thirty
miles from here, and we should like to hear
from there oftener than once month, but
our mail accommodations are such that we
don't. We hope for change.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

Pixies PEAK.-The editor of the Kansas
City Journal of Commerce has information
that several large companies from Illinois
and Indiana will pass through that city on
their way to Pixies Peak, early in the
spring. The known advantages of the San
ia Fe route over the Platte will doubtless
attract greater portion of the emigration
to the gold fields this way.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

We see it stated on what we consider
good authority that the project for building
the Southern Pacific Railroad across the
State of Texas has received such recent
impetus from capitalists and others that its
early construction is rendered certain. 1t
will be recollected that the State of Texas
made extensive land grants to the Company
to aid in the construction of the road.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

We have received the first number of
the Kansas city Medical and Surgical Re
viea0-G. NJ. B. Maughs and T. S. Case,
M. DIS, editors and publishers. From a
review of the work we pronounce it just
the character to fill the want long felt by
the profession here in the far West, and
hope to see it sustained. Published BIZ
monthly at So per annum.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

The Leavenworth Daily Register has
been discontinued. This leaves the Times
the clear feld-both papers occupying about
tho same position. We sincerely hope the
citizens of Leavenworth will make the Times
pay-it is model paper in ability and ty-
biographical beauty.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

Grand Rapids, Michigan, was visited
with destructive fire on the night of the
esd. The Post Office and county offices
were destroyed, and only few of the coun-
ty records were saved. Taylor's block,
where the fire originated, was entirely con-
snmed. Loss estimated at $100,0 900 in
sured for $4,000.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

ST.. VALENTINES DAY.-On the I4th of February
ir is said that in some countries the birds choose
their mates; but in this it seems that the day
has been selected by the young people to "choose
partners" for dance at the Empora House The
attractions are to be something more than usual,
and the attendance promises to be large. Tickets
81 so per pair-supper included.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

-~N@~-S~St
ADDISON G. Proctor and Josiah G. Haskell, Plain
tiffs, vs. Marcellus A. Morse and A. II. Shurt-
left, DEFENDANTS. In the q. S. District Court
of the Second judicial District of Kansas Terri
tory. sitting within and for the county of Brock
enridge for the trial of causes arising under the
laws of said Territory
M ARCELLUS A. Morse and A. H. Shurtleff,
1S1 late residents of said Territory, will take
notice that A. g. Proctor and j. G. Haskell, of
Emporia, in said county of Breckenridge, did. on
the Odd day of September A. D. 1859, file their
petition in the office of the Clerk of said Court
for said county of Breckenridge against the said
Defendants, setting forth that the said Defend
ants, on the first day of September, A. D. 1859,
were indebted TO said Plaintiffs in the of One
Hundred and Seven Dollars and sixty two cent?,
being balance of account for goods, wares and
merchandise before that time sold and delivered
by said Plaintiffs to said Defendants, at their
quest: and praying Judgment for said sum with
interest from said fret day of september, A.
D. 1889
And the said Defendants are notified that they
are requested to appear and answer to said petit
ton before the third Saturday after the 10th
day of March next. Dated at Emporia, February
I'd, 1860 L. D. BAILEY, Pitts Atty.
Attest: RoBERr PARHAM, Jr.. Clerk. 130w6
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

Some anonymous lady correspondent writes u
piece of poetry for The News, commencing:
"Here / sit, with my feet on the fender,
Warming my poor, frozen toes,
And my dreams are both mournful and ten
DER" DC.
MARY" had better write to some young man to
come and sit by her and dispel those melancholy
forebodings-provided she is single. which we
think very likely. '.Mary's" heart is evidently
warm, if her toes are not.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

The N. Y. TRIBuNE.-We are glad to
see this paper obtaining large circulation
IN Southern Kansas. The Weekiy Tribune
club at this Office now numbers upwards of
sixty-which list is increasing at the rate
of about ten a week
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

Mr., II. w. Flick returned from three weeks
tour North on Thursday. He paid visit to the
Legislature on Tuesday, and reports the prospects
fair that bill will pass both branches locating the
county seat temporarily at Ernporia. The bill
passed the Council by q unanimous vote.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

The Congregational Society of Emporia viii
hold its first annual meeting at the Office OF L. D.
Bailey, Esq. Saturday. the IIth instant, for the
adoption of constitution choice of officers, build
ing committee, etc. r. BfGsBY, See.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04
odd FeiIowx.

ularly every Wednesday evening, at O'Clock in
Mosonic Hall. Members of the Order in good
standing are cordially invited to visit the Lodge
H W. flick, N. g.
E. BoEros. sec.y.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

We understand thatit the intention of certain
man to start a saloon-a aehisky shop-in Emporia
The moral sense of this community is decidedly
averse TO such an institution here, and We do not
believe it will be suffered to remain
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

We publish this week the prospectus of
the New York Independent. the very best
religious and literary paper printed in this
country. The sermons of Henry Ward
Beecher and other distinguished divines
regularly appear in this paper each week.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04
rerritory of Kansas, Breckenridge County.

Territory of Kansas, Breckenridge County.
Alexander Bailey, Plaintif We. A. l. Fitzgerald
and Sara.i G. Ii. Fitzgerald, Defendants. In
the U. S. District Court for the Second Judicial
District of Kansas Territory, sitting within and
for the county of Breckenridge for the trial of
causes arising under the laws of said Territory.
4 L. FITZGERALD and Sarah g. d. Fitzger-
N. aid, late of Forest Hill, in said county of
Breckenridge, viii take notice that Alexander
Bailey of said county of Breckenridge, did, ON the
third day of February. A. ID. 1862 file his petit
ton in the Office of the Clerk Of said Court for
said county, setting forth that the said defendants
on the 26t6 day Of February, a. D 1859, gave to
said plaintiff mortgage upon the following des-
cribed parcels Of real estate situate in said town
of Forest Hill, to wit Lots number 81, 63 and IS
in block number SO. on the west side of Central
avenue, to secure the payment of two hundred
mad seventy-fye dollars, with interest as the rate
of twenty-four per cent per annum- according 70
the conditions OF certain promisscey note refer
red 10 IN said mortgage. and Praying that ludg'
me Mt may be rendered for said sum Of $276, with
interest al the rate aforesaid from the 26th day of
February, A. D. 1889, aud that the premises aboEe
described may be sold TO pay the same.
And said defendants are further notihed that
they are required to appear and answer TO said
petition on or before the 10Th day of March next
l.. ID. BAILEY, Pitts ATTY.
Attest R.PARHAN, Clerk. lS6v6
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

Mr.. B. F. Dare, who formerly kept the Dare
House at Olathe. johnson county, has purchased
the saw and grist mill at Americas. Mr.. Dare
kept one of the best hotels on the Santa Fe road
"A Recommendation, We believe, to man in any
other business in this country. We trust that Mr..
D. will meet with success in his new pursuit and
location
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

Mr.. A. G. Proctor returned from his trip to the
west last Tuesday evening. He visited the Kaw
Indians, who are all encamped about thirty miles
west of here, and of whom he bought five hundred
wolf-skins and quantity of other furs. The In
dams were very friendly, and promised to come
down to Emporia soon-preferring to do their
trading here in preference to Council Grove
Money is very scarce with the settlers on the
Upper Cottonwood, but general health and comfort
abound
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

The funeral sermon of Isaiah Pickett, who died
IN May last. will be preached by Rev. Mr. Finch
at the Christian Church, on Sunday, one week
from to morrow, at 2 O'Clock P n
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

Mr. Bancroft's singing school closes its term on
next Tuesday evening, at the Christian Church
All ara invited to attend. We have no doubt but
that all will be well repaid who go
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

MAD SroSE.-Mr. A Y. johnson, living on Ea-
gle Greek, five miles west of Elmendaro, in Madi-
son county, has one of these remarkable stones,
which is said to possess the properties of curing
the bite of n mad dog. 1t has been in the posses
sion of his family for twenty years. during which
it has been applied at various times with success
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

Thomas Darlington McCauley, the great
poet, essayist and historian, died in London,
on the 28th ult., of disease of the heart,
after fortnight's illness.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04
EStraV.
l20w3
StraYed or Stolen.

EROM the subscriber, one mile and q half east
of Fremont, Breckenridge county; on the 22d
heavy main and tail. the left eye covered with a
film the other chestnut sorrel, with a blaze in
the face shod all round with the exception of the
left fore foot-both six years old. liberal reward
will be paid for information that will lead to their
recovery. WILLIS SUCKER,
G- County papers are requested to conv
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04
EMpoRIA AND VICINITY,

The Rev. A, T Rankin presbyterian of Buffa-
10, n 7. win preach in McEfresh's Hall to NOR
row at II A. N. and P NJ and at the Christian
Church in the evening.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

The publishers of the Kansas City Ne
tropo1itan propose to issue daily paper on
the first of March. Mr.. Sypherd, its edit
OF, is as competent for his part of the task
as any gentleman we know of. The Metro
politam is an out-spoken Free Labor paper,
and will WELD powerful influence against
the Charleston nominee in the coming
Presidential contest.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

Mr.. A. Isbell has bought out Mr.. Priests inter
est in the Emporia Mill, and, with Mr. Britton,
viii set the wheels of that institution in motion
about next Monday so they will ego Mr..
Isbell is experienced machinist, and they both
understand t. thing"
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

The Iowa Legislature has reelected Hon.
James Harlan United States Senator for
six years from the fourth of March next.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

Mexico has had fifty six presidents since
the establishment of the Republio in 1929.
That is about one for each eight months.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

The Post Offices at Cato, Bourbon coun-
ty, and Centropolis, Franklin county, have
been discontinued by order of the Depart
ment
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

In some portions of Northern Illinois
lately the mercury has been as low as 50 de-
grees below zero.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

The Senate in Executive session on the
goth inst. confirmed j, j. Clark as Receiver
at Fort Scott.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

The Register says that superior stone coal
is found in abundance about three miles
from Burlington. II is selling at twenty
five cents a bushel. delivered.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

THE LAWRENCE CALAMrTY.-The sum-
ming up so far shows the total number of
killed. 9o6; badly wounded. Io9. Total,
killed and wounded, 5l4.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

An addition has been made to the hotel ac-
commodations If our town by the opening of the
Hotel du Bundrum boarding housc) across the
street, in the "Templar's" building.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

There was great fall in eggs yesterday-about
halfa bushel from farmers wagon, in front OF
our Office. Eggs are worth eight cents dozen in
the stores.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04
MARRIED..

Near Emporia, on last Sunday, by Benjamin T
Clark. j. p, NICHOLAS LocKEENAS to Miss SARAH
F. DAVIS
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

The Leavenworth Times learns from what
it considers good authority, that the q. S.
Army in Utah viii break up early in the
spring and return to the States, notwith-
standing the Secretary of War declares the
Mormons to be in as rebellious a condition
as ever. After an expenditure of millions
of treasure for the purpose of bringing these
people to a sense of their obligation to the
Central Government, this withdrawal of
the troops, and backing out of the project,
is certainly a lame and impotent concIu-
sion."
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

Regular Communications of Emporia Lodge. No.
u, a. F. and A. NJ are held on the Thursday eve
ming Of or preceding the full moon. in each month
j. R. VAN METER. w. Il.
G. Y. EsERiDGE. Sec'y.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

The Missouri river at Lesvenworth be-
came clear of ice on the 23l ult
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

I0RN. Green and Dry Hidea. Butter, Eggs. de-,
at the Isasexf aaarksf price, taken IN exchange
for Goods. PICK ESKRIDGE.
Imports, Feb. 4, 1906.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04
Notice.
Christopher Ward, VS.. David Pollock-In attac1

Christopher Ward, We. David Pollock-In attach
ment.
TNHIS day Christopher Ward and made
= oath that David Pollock is indebted to
and the use thereof, and that said David Pollock
is resident of Breckenridge county. This
is to notify David Pollock that writ of attach
ment has been issued by William Richardson, u
Justice of the Peace of Waterloo township. Brock
enridge county, and Territory of Kansas, on the
fifth day of january, A. ID. 1860. and will come
for final hearing the twenty seventh day of
February, 1860. CHRISTOPHER WARD.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04

Territory OF Kansas, Breckenridge County.
Cyrus Webster, Plaintiff, VS.. Mareellus a. Morse
and P. j. L. Morse, Defendants. In the q. S.
District Court, Second judicial District for said
County of Breckenridge.
M A. MORSE and P. j. L. Morse, form, rly of
vi. Emporia. In said county, will take notice
that, the third day of February, A. D. 1860,
Cyrus Webster, late Of said Emporia, fled his pc
tition In the Office of the Clerk of said Curt for
said county, setting forth that on the 22d day of
November, A. d. 1858, said defendants gave to
said plaintiff mortgage the east half of the
north east quarter and the east half of the south
east quarter of section number % in township 10
south of range ii cast, containing one hundred
and sixty acres, TO secure the payment of the sum
of three hundred and sixty dollars, with in
terest ut the rate of twelve per cent per annm.
according TO the tenure Of pronissory note dated
Nov 22d, 1858, referred to in said mortgage
praying that judgment may be rendered against
said defendants for the balance due on said noto,
being the of sixty-nine dollars and thirty six
cents. with interest from the 23d day of August,
a. D. 1882 at the rate of twelve per cent. per an
mum, and that said mortgaged premises may be
decreed TO be sold to pay the amount Of said udg
ment.
And said defendants will take nofi :e that they
are requested to appear and answer to said petit
ton on or before the tenth day of March next.
J.. d. BAILEY. Pitts Atty.
Attest: r. PARHAM, Clerk. 130w6
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-02-04
Territory OF K ansas, Rreckenridge County.

Frances B. Wanzer, Plaintiff, VS.. Hiram Wanzer,
Defendant. In the U. S. District Court for the
Second Judicial District of Kansas Territory,
sitting within and for said county of Brecken-
ridge for the trial of causes arising under the
laws of said Territory.
HIRAM Wanzer, formerly of Madison county,
Frances B. Wanzer, of the county of Brecken-
ridge, did, ON the second day of February, A. D.
1860, file her petition in the Office of the Clerk of
said Court for said county of Breckenridge, set
ting forth that the said defendant, for more than
deserted the petitioner without reasonable cause,
and praying divoere from the bonds of matri-
mony, and that the custody of her infant daugh-
ter, Mary Ella Wanzer, may be decreed to her.
And the said Hiram Wanzer is notified that he
is required to appear and the said petition
or before the 5th day of March, A. D. 1860.
L. D, BAILEY, Pitts Atty
. Attest: R. PARHAM Clerk I30w6