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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31
Rich Gold discovery Near E1peria
GREET ExcITEMENT!l

Every one has heard 81 the extr1erdihary rich
ness Of this portion Of Kansas in the variety and
abundance of its mineral deposits. For many
years it has been known that lead. copper, tin,
zine and various other kinds Of valuable minerals
were Embedded in the rich soil of this valley
Indeed it is quite common find small pieces Of
ca oh laying upon the surface Of the ground But
nevertheless we were unprepared for the extrava-
CANT and astounding report which reached US this
morning of the discovery Of gold mine upon the
very banks of our noble Cottonwood The dis
coyery was made in the following singular man
ner; Mr. Allah U. Smith, residing near that
stream. having read in the Newburypott Herald
about Dr. Mayo G. Smiths "bathing below the
zeroes," determined to try the experiment. Ae.
cordingly. early this rning, Mr. 8. divested
himself of his clothing. and plunged in. The
sudden and almost unexpected shock he at first
received in the performance of his ablution. had
the natural effect of turning his attention to the
shore, which he hurriedly strove to make; bus
alas! the swift rolling waters of that turbuleDt
stream resisted his weak efforts, and he borne
rapidly onward over its upheaving BOSOM How
far n. s. was swept down, our informant could not
say, as his clothes had not yet BEEN found. But
our sufferer was saved and with this almost Prov.
idential event. opens new and glorious future to
this favored land of ours and perhaps to the whole
country. After struggling long and in vain to
escape the icy flood and regain the shore, sudden
bend in the river brought our heroic friend within
reach of the bank, which, though rock bound, he
grappled with such tenacity that piece Of appa-
rently solid rock was torn from the abrupt and
towering WALL which had successfully resisted the
hand of time and the ravages of foods for eentu-
res. A short distance below he was rescued by
the interpretation of neighbor. who accidentally
discovered him but getting him to the shoreS
and releasing his hold upon the stone. which he
yet grasped with expiring grip, it was found
to contain several ounces of the purest gold
The news of this, which Mt first attempted
to be suppressed and kept within the knowledge
of few. leaked out, and was conveyed to us by
trusty friend but few hours after the event.
At the time of going to press we have not
learned whether examination of the spot
has been made, but are informed that company
are now busily employed in constructing scow
that viii probably be got out to morrow, when the
gold -glittering rock will be open to the gaze Of
mortal vision. A party who examined the river
bank below the cliffs, report that the shore pre-
sents yelowish appearance, as if colored by fine
particles of gold 1t is thought that the lead will
ultimately be found to extend the whole
area of the "three mile strip" We peo-
pie against any extraordinary excitement about
this gold discovery until further developments are
made.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31
JOB PRINTING c..

The ONCE Of THE EkroaIA Nkws is farnis'.e&
with eomplets assortment of the newest styles
OF Type, Borders. Flourishes, Cuts. Cards, Fancy
Papers, Coiored Inks, Bronze, &C.. enabling the
to print OncuLARs, Cabs, CERTIFICATES
or Srocz, DEEDS, PosrEnsSand all other kinds Of
jon PE1xrIse, in manner unsurpassed in the
country. Particular attention paid 70 printing
ali kinds of Blanks. Orders for work promptly
attended to when accompanied with cAaI. ~Ex-
ok1suoRD il our motto.
Blank Warranty and Mortgage Deeds. Bonds.
Executions, Summons, SubpenasS Attachments.
ReeoaniEances, etc. constantly on hand.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31
HOW the Method suits.

q A prominent citizen of this county. living
north of the Neosho. and who has hereto
fore felt friendly to Americas. thus writes
to US since the election:
Many of your. readers are doubtless aware that,
during the might preceding our late election. a
seurrlous notice was distributed IN certain local
ties for political effect In the said notice it is in
simulated that it emanated from Emporia, though
it is well known that it was gotten up in Americas.
By this time hope Americas friends are
ashamed of the whole thing, as such proceedings
are beneath the dignity OF honorable men."
We hope that no, one has so degraded an
opinion of US as to suppose that we had any
hand in so dishonorable and shameful trick.
1t certainly was not printed in The News
Office. 70 any one at all observing. the
=" ear-marks'' Of the Sentinel print are too
plain to admit of doubt as to where it was
done.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31
Emigration.

Not less than thirty immigrant wagons
have appeared in our streets during the past
week. freighted with women and children.
household goods. etc, and generally accom-
panied by droves of stock. They are most
~ from the western tier Of States, from
whence. owing to the favorable winter. they
have taken an early start and had a pleasant
journey, all the way by land. They are
all destined for some locality in this imme-
date vicinity where they have friends re-
siding, except few who viii look for q To-
cation on the Upper Cottonwood or upon
Lhe streams south. This portion of Kansas
is now more rapidly flliag uP with settlers
than at any previous tiane during the past
two years, and certainly faster than any
other portion of The Territory. This is
owing to. the fact that we have larger and
better quantity of -uutaken, land than can
be found near any other town possessing
the importance and prospects of ours. A
few miles distant, and on either side of EN-.
poris, there are whole sections of rs beauti-
full and desirable prairie land. yet unclaimed
as can be found in Kansas. or any Other
Territory or State We of course claim the
.garden spot" of all TO be the rich delts
formed by the confluence of the Cottonwood
and Neosho rivers. in the midst of which
we are situated but to the west of US
on the principal of these ssreams-ths Cot
tonwood-from point twenty miles distant
to its source, greater portion of the rich
bottom land, containing some timber. il
yet untaken. and now open for settlement
Those who go in there this spring canno
but be suited in everything but being in th'
midst of populous settlement. There ar
other good locations on the saIne stream
this side. and also upon its tributaries
which flow through . more undulstin!
country. tbcsgh not lsss productive in agTi
cultural staples. There is q fue region 0
unsettled country also TO the south OF thi
that will doubtless soon be teemisg with
large and thrifty population.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31
The Election

Two tickets were in the field at our coun-
ty election held last Monday-one of which
was styled by certain faction .'the Amer
icus ticket and the other 'sthe Emporia
ticket" y The issue was drawn, they said,
upon the county. seat qaestion-athe fate OF
which was to decide its location at one or
the other of the, two places next fall. If
THE is so. the result must be anything but
gratifying to those who labored for' and are
Interested in Americas. The vote of the
county was the largest ever poiled. amount
ing in, the aggregate to $50. Emporia
polled $50. jackson is, Americas lob.
Pike SO, Fremont 81, Waterloo So. Agnes
City 80, and Cahola g. An election
was held at two places in Jackson township,
the votes at one. of which Forest Hill
were thrown out, making a difference oI
"a in the count, We are unable to give the
complete vote Of each township this week,
but viii do so in our next. at5.s> 81 s4.s
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31
The Chicago Convention and its Nom
".lt ft3 r.+ in6e. a e t

30 p inee. Hs.i7 90 40
For some time past speculations have
been rife throughout the land with refer
-ance to the NOMINEES of the Chicago, Con-
veution. One day VIM. HI. Seward is GER
tain of he'high honor; another Abe. Lin
coins prospects are such as to cause his
friends to cheer him; another the friends of
Edward Bates are sanguine of bis final sue
cess in that Convention; while few still
cling to the hope that Fremont's star may.
alter all, be found in the ascendant on the
assembling of that Convention. All this
speculation is very well. though up to this
time we have not prophesied in regard to
the prospects or ultimate success of any
one who has been named in connection with
the Presidential nomination at Chicago
AS the time for the meeting Of that Con-
vention approaches, we think the signs in
dictate pretty conclusiyely upon whom the
finally unanimous choice eff that Conven-
Aion will settle Delegates from the States
which have a candidate to offer, will, OF
course. present him and advocate his claims.
or rather his merits--we don't like the
word cloinas-and will receive reinforce
Inents from neighboring States; but the in
structed Delegates from various States al
ready appointed, with those from other
States who go there uninstracted, are suffi-
Gent, in our opinion, TO enable US to guess.
with considerable certainty, who will re-
ceive the nomination. It will be the fore
most of living American Statesmen; the
man of all others best qusi6ed, by bis
wise, calm and steady course as politicians
and statesman, to unite the hosts Of free
men who are opposed to the encroachments
of Slavery. That man we confidently be-
iieve to be WILLIAM H. SEWARD, of New
York. rs 3Av@ a1g1
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

BUFFALoEs-Mr. Enos Hiatt, living Just across
the Cottonwood, south of Emporia, the other day
disposed of two buffaloes which he obtained. when
calves, two years ago from the Whitewater. The
purchasers were showmen. who will take them on
East and exhibit them probably at dime sight
to the wonder-loving who have never seen buff
falo. The largest of the two. which was paraded
through town on his departure Thursday mornio g,
was somewhat larger than a steer of the same age.
and presented quite a maj este appearance
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

The weather continues dry and warm. But one
light rain has fallen for several months, and yet
the praries are rapidly changing from brown to
green, and the forests are putting on their leafy
covering. The farmers are busily engaged in
planting their seed, which. with slight shower
before long, which tits probable shall get. will
bring the crops forward considerably in advance
of last season. We viii wager that country on
the face Of the globe is little affected by drouth
as the soil of Kansas. Therefore, we say to our
| farmers, be not disheartencd for if We SOW not
upon the waters, We shall find it after many days
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

At the charter election in Syracuse on
the 18th. the Republicans carried the city
by about 800 majority. This is the way
the thing is being done in all the Northern
cities. .'Democracy.i so-called, is every
day becoming weaker in the free States.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31
ROCKY ModU5arAls HERI.1AIID.-we have re-

ROCKY MoUHrAIF HERALD.-We have re-
ceiyed the prospectus of new paper. to be
issued shortly at Auraria, under the above
title, by Thomas Gibson, who spent last
season in the mines. and issued for awhile
a small sheet called the Gold Reporter, at
Gregory,s Diggings. The new paper prom
ises to e.of large size, and devoted wholly
to news of the country. progress of mining.
mercantile and business statistics. Price
of subscription, SIS per year.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

Thaddeus Hyatt. who refuses to testify
before the Harpef's Ferry committee. has
been sen: to prison for contempt. The Sen
ate sustains the action of the inquisition.-
Mr.. Hyatt denies the power of Legislative
Committee to compel testimony, and the
object of his course is to determine this
question. and to define, for future pre- cedent,
the power of Legislative inquisition. 1t
is doubtful whether he will be sustained.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

SALE OF Lors IN Council GRovE.-By reference
to an advertisement in The Neacs this week. it will
be seen that the Council Grove Town Company
have decided upon public sale of lots the 9Th
of May. Council Grove is unquestionably good
point for town, and we would rather "take stock"
in it than any other outside of Emporia in this
section Of the Territory.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31
Con Exc1rEMENT AT LgooMproN-The

COLD ExcITEMENT AT LEcoMPToN-The
Democrat says For several days quite
an excitement has been kept up in our city
10 consequence of the finding of rich quartz
veins, by one Of our citizens, while digging
a WE'LL The Democrat does not. however,
state the quantity of gold discovered. and we
arrive at The. conclusion that with certainty
it amounts to nothing more than the dis
covery of quartz rock Of which we exam
ined specimens. found there over one year
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

CooPER-George B.-wishes us to announce to
his 48 friends who voted for him for Constable last
Monday, and the public generally, that he has
quit printing and gone to painting" He says
that this was the first time he ever had anything
to do with politics. and he swears he never will
have again He prefers the "daubing" art.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

CHAsGE.-The Americas Sentinel, it is
said, has changed hands. the office passing
from T. G.. Hill to S. L. Kenyon, which
latter is to make Republican paper of it.
We sincerely hope that hereafter, under a
new management, and enlisted in worthier
cause. the ISentiaei will more correctly rep
reseHtthe true interests of the county. and
earn character for itself superior 70 that
which it has heretofore obtained - -
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

o. B. Matteson. the corrupt member of
the 54th Congress, has now oeeua discov-
cred in the improper use for his own bene-
it of $500 of the lunds. of the Central
bank. Utica, N. Y, of which he was the
President. and at the request of the direct
ors he has resigned and retired from the in
stitution. The, bank is fully secured.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31
Dow Greek Nursery.

THE subscriber would respectfully announce
i to the settlers Of South western Kansas that
he has FIFTY THOUSAND fine. likely, one
aud two. year old Apple trees of the very best
varieties cultivated in The west. Ny gratis were
obtained Of one Of the best Nurseries in Illinois,
are represented. will cell beftsr trees fos less
asoney than ever was known in thisparG of Kansas.
also have 200 600 or 800 900 Of the largest and
best hedge plants ever raised anywhere. for sale
cheap. ~ ROB'T Il. ABRAHAM.
Dow Crssk. Oct /. s59-ts
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31
county Agricultural Meeting.
FREMoNT, March 90, 1850

EhEAONI, %OI AOOO' F
The Breckenridge. County Agricultural
Society met here to-day, pursuant to no.
rtice. The President not being present, w.
B. Davis was elected President, pro- tenn.
The former committee on Constitution
never having made report, on motion Of
j.. M. Miller, they were discharged; and on
motion of s. g. Elliott, committee of FIVE
was appointed to draft constitution and by
laws for; the society, consisting of Messrs.
J. N. Miller, E. w Denison. Robert Best.
R. NJ. Ruggles and P. B. Maxsou. with the
understanding that they report at the next
meeting. a.
On motion, J. N, Miller was appointed
to prepare and present to the next meeting
an essay on the cultivation of Sorghum
Sucre or Chinese sugar cane, and I. D. FL
lott the same on cotton.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31
Rates Of Advertising.
Republican state Convention.

A Republican State Convention will be held at
Lawrence, Kansas, on Wednesday. the nth day
of April next, ut IL o'clock a. n, TO choose six
Delegates to the National Republican Convention
to be held at Chicago, for the purpose of nomina-
ting candidates to be supported for President and
Vice President and for the transaction of such
other business as may come before the Convention.
The following shall be the basis of representa-
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

Among the large number of new buildings now
being erected in town, we notice a fine stone resi-
dence by Mr.. A. g. Wilhite, on Union street, near
the Church. which is credit to the enterprising
proprietor, and to the plhce. It's size is % by 80
feet, and two stories high, with fine cellar, and
will cost, when completed, about $1,000.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

Our friend j. r. Swallow, County Recorder.
after a short absence from town. returned on
Wednesday last, with his better half" This
probably fixes his residence permanently at EN-
poria. We hope SO. as Mr. S. is one of the most
talented and worthy men in our county. and will
make O valuable C. tizen. -,--..-rt t..E 81
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

The long civil war between Buenos Ayres
and the States of the Argentine Confedera-
ton is at length terminated, and Conven-
ton is now in session to prepare a Federal
Constitution under which the two bellger-
ents will be consolidated into one nation.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

Miss Mary Jane Watson, young lady of good
education and some experience in teaching. pro-
poses to open school in Fishers building Gold
TemPlars' HalD on Monday. the 9th Of April
Terms, etc, will be published next week.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

FoR TaE GoLD REoIox.-A party If FIVE men.
from up the Cottonwood few miles, were in
town the fore part of this week purchasing their
outfit for a journey to the Rocky Mountain gold
mines. They now on their road. Thisis the
first company that has started from about here,
aad we have only heard of two or three others
who talk seriously about going. The stories from
there just now must not be too readily believed,
as this isa critical period in the destiny of that
country from whence the stories come.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

dt The total number of shoemakers engaged
inaths strike in all the towns of Massachn-
sets and New Hampshire has now reached
$500. IF the strike continues and spreads
as expected. the whole number. it is es.i-
mated, will reach. 60, 900. sz.pezdg 49,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

Mr., 0. a. Trip commences the next quarter of
his school on Monday, April 9th. in McElfresh's
building. Mr.. 7. has been very successful thus
far. teacher and we recommend those having
children to place them under his charge
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

PIscAroRIAL Several of our citizens went down
TO the Cottonwood with a seine last evening. and
brought back ten or twelve of the finest fish that
one can imagine, weighing mostly six or eight
pounds apiece. They were of the species called
Red horse, Buffalo and Bass
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

Among the late California items is a
statement that Col. Fremont is sending
down from his mills, to San Francisco : ga
chunk of gold. about the size of Phila-
delphia brick - every week. u .aers "ast
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

In consequence Of the completion Of the
telegraph between Alexandria and India.
news from India will now reach Englaudin
six DAYS. t4ita 50 7>s@5@3 ai7t't i7a - s~sB
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

Hon. James A. Pearoe, Democras. has
been elected by the Maryland Legislature to
represent that STATE in the United States
Senate for the ensuing sir years from the
9TH of March next.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

Both Houses of the Minnesota Legisla-
ture have passed the ''Three Years Elk
emption Bill.'' the effect of which is to ex-
tend the time for paying mortgages on real
estate three years. 3suslg1 I sl,..a
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

The Republicans carried Chicago At the
recent election by fourteen hHndred majority
---inssead of 500. as we have before stated
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

d lecture ON the importance of establishing Sab
bath Schools, at the Christian Church. last Thurs
day evening. The notice was not general, and
the attendance was not very large
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

3 North Carolina has chosen Delegates to
Charleston favorable to Mr.. Hunter, and ii
is stated that Georgia win do the same, 's
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

Mr.. Hurst has received several loads of goods
for his new store, and the balance are expected
during the coming week Our friend Charley
Hills has fitted up his rooms, which Mr.. II. is to
occupy in fiie style Il asR=s Is. .f E7si j.,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

+ sPREsIDEHrIAL On DrTs.-That Ex-Pres
ident Fillmore. seeing no;chanee for getting
the nomination ty any party for 1860. has
pledged himself TO support the Republican
nominee at Chicago, whoever he might De.
Also. that Cameron has said that "Mr.
Seward could carry Pennsylvania by TO-
600 msioritr.''
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

We learn by the Topeka State Record, of
the oath. that two houses and large
amount of other property has lately been
consumed along the upper Wakarusa by
prairie fires. -. -
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

One {. j. Brown has established anagen-
81 at Detroit for capturing and returning
fugitive slaves kFs ga ) basa
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31
Election in New Hampshire---Eirst
Gun Of The Campaign.

As the election on the 18th, the RePubli-
cans swept the State. electing their Governor
and majority Of roth branches Of the Leg
stature Suecessfn New Hampshire was
expected. But we hardly ventured to hope
that the large Republican preparedness
there last year could be increased, Yet il
has. The same localities that last year gave
Gov. Goodwin alittie over 1000 majority
now give him 5000. and the towns remain
ing to be heard from will increase itsstiil
more 9saa i sd8 ma #
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

The California Legislature have passed
the bill 10 enable Judge Terry, who shot
Broderick. to carry the trial into district
where his friends are confident he will be
acquitted. -.-----------------s---.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

III A bill has passed the. House permitlin G
publishers to print on their papers the dates
when subscriptions expire. s~Hi 400 -
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

81 sDo you believe lin second love, Mrs.
MEQnade ~ ssss.5. -. ssl.s -ssE
7attDo / believe in second love HumPhl
If AMMAN buys a pound Of sugar isn't it
sweet? and when it's goae. don't he want
smother pound. and isn't that sWeet. too
Troth, Murphy, Ibeliexe in secend love- :
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-03-31

| "A miBister called At the house of afriend
/ the other day. and found thu wife in tears
ssslRhst is the matter my good sister e.
I"0hs dear John. my good husband. has
run away with widow Smith, and I'm ont
of snuff