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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19

KANSAS THRoUeH THE HOUSE, Last
week, the Kansas matter was brought up
in the House, and the question of her sd-
mission was carried by the decisive vote
Of 134 to 70. Three Northern members
voted against her, and three South Amer
cans for her. Most of the Southern OPP
position members were not present to
vote. The Northern members who voted
against Kansas were, Bill English, Dan
Sickles, and Scott, of California. Il
COW goes to the Senate, between which
and the President, it will have a critical
time Of Il. Many persons profess to
have no fears for it, and it is said the
President talks favorably of it; but the
President and Senate cannot be depended
upon. Eveais ct Charleston and else.
where, may have considerable influence in
deciding eur fats. By waiting. we shall
zee.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19

TRR DYFEREHcE.-Certain acts may
Be right in themselves, or they may be
wrong-it all depends upon whom the
actor IL. For instance, the Sewardites
are awfully afraid of Bstes-they fear he
cannot Be trusted-he was born in the
South, and once owned niggers and il
elected President, be might do something
not wholly in accordance with the Re-
publican Platform. Those conversant
with Stewards habits and associations,
speak Of one matter which, if Bates were
the individual concerned, would be inces-
sanity trumpeted by the Seward press,
from now until after the meeting of the
Chicago Convention.
Stewards residence, in Washington, is
said TO be the social retreat, and sort Of
head-quartsrs, for several Of the most
rampant Southern 6re-eating Senators
such a. Clingman, Clay, and JEFF. Davis
and some of them are almost constant
" there. These men rarely make
speech upon any subject, in or out Of
Congress, without hesping the grOssest
abuse upon Seward, the Republican par.
~, and the people Of the North generally
-stigmatizing them as thieves, murder.
OrS, traitors, disunionists, towards, etc.
they get up Resolutions and Committees
for The prime purpose of fastening these
charges upon the Republican party and
the people Of the North-if 4 Northern
man rstorts in the same spirit, or tells
them too many plain and unpleasant
truths. they wsylay and endeavor to as
ssssinats him-yet Seward, who aspires
10 be, and is generally regarded as, the
leader Of the great party of the North,
takes these slanderers and assassins to his
home, as bosom friends and boon COM
panions!
Who talks Of cringing lickspittles ?
Who cries Doughface Who pirates
about uncompromising champions of the
North I? Is this specimen If this is
the way Seward chooses his companions
now, what better could be expected Of
him If be should be elected President ?
Why, the Southern fre-eaters make no
hesitation in declaring that if Republi
can mnst be elected President, they would
prefer Seward to any other man. He
should be nominated, BY all means. just
to please the South!
We do not believe that Edward Bates
would thus srings to the Infamous SIAN
derers Of himself and his warmest friends.
But as It 10 Seward who does it, we sup
pose it is all right-he is representa-
tive man u
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19
The Contest in Rhode Island.
PROVIDENCE, April 4

Beyond doubt, the combined Dem.
ocratic and Conservative Republican tick
ct is successful in this State. The great
est excitement has attended the cleo.
ton, and every device which party tao
tics could suggest has been employed by
both parties to secure their success.
The open purchase of votes has been a
remarkable feature of the day. The
voters, when led up to the ballot box,
would with one hand drop the ticket and
with the other receive the bribe. The
negro vote rated high, some colored
brethren receiving $50 each. Individu.
ais of comparative wealth declined to
vote unless paid to do so. Voters pub
licly put themselves up for purchase
Bids would commence ct $40 and run
up to $50.
Great, good humor and merriment
prevailed all day. The excitement was
intense. Bands of music, banners, dec.
Grated wagons, and hired conveyances oil
every description, psraded the streets from
early morn till now.
The announcement Of Padleford's un-
successful attempt to bride the Town
Clerk of Cranston undoubtedly lost him
large vote. The action of the Demo
Gratis and conservatives has been united
that of the Republicans was divided.
1t is estimated that $3.50, 900 has been
spent. Large amounts have been bet on
the result. The odds have been in favor
of Sprague. Padleford men have shown
disposition to hedge.
In other towns wholesale bribery was
even more open and outrageous.
The disposition among many Repub
lieans to vote for Turner, was couuteracted
by q notice from him requesting them to
adhere to the party.
Bon,fres, cannon, liquor. cash and ex-
citement abound. The Democrats are
rejoicing that, with their registry take:
eli paid by the Union party, they will &c
into the Presidential fight stronger thar
ever.
Good order has been maintained
throughout. Everybody drinks. but ev.
erybody appears to be used to it.
Mr.. Sprague, the Governor elect, II
twenty eight years of age.
have been furnished by both parties
with list of returns from the towns, SO
far as heard from but as they vary SC
frequently and are as yet incomplete,
viii spare you the details. Providence
gives Sprsgue about 900 majority New.
port about 400; Warwick, Cranston,
North Providence Warren, Scituate
Johnstown and South Kingston give rou-
sing majorities for Sptague.
Smith6eld, Cumberland, Westerly,
Fall River, Hopkinton and Bristol, have
given nominal majorities for Psdleford.
The Sprague msiority in the State will
not be far from 1900.
A COLLATION. is under way at the City
Hotel. One hundred guns are being FIR
ed. A serenads will be given to the
Governor elect, IS soon as the COLLATION.
is down. Spragus's friends enthusiastic
cally call this . truly conservative vie
tory the Democrats allow the same.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19

Ur AND Dorxe.-We have read the re-
port of the proceedings Of the recent Re.
publican County Convention, with cen
siderable qualification. By them. we no.
tice that the Republicans Of Dsniphsn
County are preparing for action, detsrm-
ined to do q good work in the coming
struggle, if an opportunity is offered them
Persons who but recently "csme out from
among the foul party" and united with
the Republicans. participated actively in
the Convention, and seemed in no wise
discouraged by apparent reverses. But
what both surprised and grati6ed US, wa
to see the names, as leading participants,
of prominent men, who about q year sincs
went over to the Democracy, to the re-
gret of their Free State friends. Having
tried them, we presume they have goI
their eli, and are now willing to cooper
ate heartily with the Republicans. to over
throw the conglOmeration Of scabs, out
laws, loafers and topers. interpreted with
very few respectable men. composing
the Democracy Of Doniphan County
This is the course every man Of sense and
self.respect must adopt. after trying bott
parties. If the Republican party doe
not henceforth control Doniphan County
BY good majority, it will be only be
cause its harmony has been utterly dc
stroyed by the selfshness Of certain local
tiles, which have betrayed and 6efeateC
some of the best men of the party. for tn
purpose of subserving petty local inter
ests.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19

re- A correspondent Of the Cincin
natl Gazette prefers Seward for President
His principal reason seems to be. that in
1921, Seward wore Q bell-crowned hat
and was overheard, by the writer and sew
sral other persons, alone in a club room,
making q speech to the bat A good
recommendation, truly We have an old
hat, that has seen its best days--we NEAR
to make speeches to it every day [; and
who knows but that it may be the means
of our becoming President, in the year
1907
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19

BUYnG DELEoATEs.-The Washington
correspondent of the Cincinnati Enqui-
rer says that he has direct information
of q meeting held by leading Admins
trstion men. within few days. in Wash
ington, to raise money to bride Indiana
delegates to the Charleston convention to
desert Douglas. or to procure his defeat
in our State Convention. Several men
subscribed 5000 each. aud one man who
has expended all his money in the cam
paign in his own Stats borrowed %, 900
to make Ep his contribution. The story
entirely credible. for it is based on the
snpposition that Democrats can be bought
and sold, which everybody knows il .
fact, but it is rather hard to believe that
any set Of men are willing to put eS. 900
apiece into such an eterprise, when good
article Of Democrat can be had for one
tenth Of the monsy.-Lsd. Journal.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19


SrArE CoxyExrIoS.-0ur Spiritual
Tslsgr.ph's" reports of the proceedings Of
the State Convention at Lawrence was
not altogether correct. but it was near
enough so ..for all practical purposes
Edward Lynds. of jefferson. was Prssi-
dent, with number Vice Presidents
and J. ]. Ingalls,, of Atchison. was Sec
Rotary. A Resolution was adopted de-
nouncing the Claim Bond S~indle. afte'
much discussion and i'll feeling. A res
olution was adopted. declaring VIM. d
Seward the first choice of Kansas fol
President.
The following Delegates were sppOin'
ted to Chicago: A..C. Wilder, OF Leav-
snworth VIM. A. Phillips, Of Douglas
w. W. Ross, of Shawnee A. @. Proc
tor. of Breckenridge; ]. P. Hatterscheidt
of Leavenworth /; and John A. Martin
Of Atchison.
7. Dwight Thacher. of Douglas; R
Gilpat1iek. Of Linn; and G. B. Lines. o
Wabahnsee. were nominated for Presi
Dental Electors.
A State Central COMMITTEES was also
appointed.
A number Of Counties were not repre-
sentsd, and several were represented b!
persons who probably had never bee
within their bounds.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19

lS% The DOuglasites begin to feal
Dickinsoa, Of New York, as a rival can
Aidste for the Presidency. They strong.
" urge against hin. that, when in ths
Senate. few PEARS ago, he pronounced
Slavery an evil, and expressed himself
% agsinst is extension. OF course, b
got over that feeling long ago; but tn
Douglasites (goOd Free State men) rak'
IL up, and use it against him, as if it wer'
e crime. Who says that Democracy ant
Slavery are not the same?
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19
To You've fear our patrons have

To You've fear our patrons have
forgotten the request we made Of them.
but q few weeks sgo; therefore. unpleas-
ant though II Be. we must repeat it. We
want sssvy person indebted to rs for adj
vsrtising and jOb-wOrk, and subscriptions
Of ous year and over, to make settlement
forthwith. We must have the money. Il
We want to continue publishing q paper
we must have the means, Immediately,
to lay in Summer stock of material ;
and Il our patrons want us to continue
they must furnish the means. We hope
We are now understood, and that We shall
not be under the necessity Of resorting to
harshsr measures.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19

re- We notice that the Germantown
20. } Independent has changed hands
]. Fred. Meyers retiring, and james NJ.
Cumbsck assuming the position of edi-
tor and publisher. The new editor is
pursuing q considerably more conserva-
tive and practical course than his prede-
cessor, which will doubtless render bis
paper acceptable to the masses in his To-
cality. We notice that he gives oficious
advisers a touching up. Not desiring to
be considered one of that class, we will
nevertheless give him sly hint, being
enabled to speak with the "voics of age
and experience" Don't pay to much at.
tenticn to the interests of white people
for you have q few folks about there, who
"kDow it all and the price of it :" and i
you presume to have a mind to much at
variance with theirs, you will have tc
encounter their holy wrath. "a word to
the WISE" &c.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19

Our readers may recollect that q year
or so ago. 9 esrtais eharaotsr published 9
series Of scurrillous articles in reference
to curt town. among which was . "Sarmint
BY Rev. Phelix Drygripes." In one be
predicted ''thst water would find its lev
sl," which has proved trus, a. the gentle
mans low-fung productions have found
their way into the "Joker's Budget" Q
bawdy paper. similar in character to the
New York Venus Miscellany. published
at St. Louis, the establishment of which
has been washed out several times % Q nui-
sancs.-Forest City Courier.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19

4 ~ We ere under obligations to Hon.
Chss. b. Van Wyck. Of New York, for
= . copy Of his recent able speech in the
House--the most telling one that has been
delivered during the present session. We
srs glad that it has been issued in PAM
phlst form, for general circulation. 1.
win make Q valuable campaign document.
Il can be procured Of George Harrington.
Washington City. Price. 81 per 100
copies.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19

] STIRRING TMEs.-Ws are just now in
the midst of stirring times. Last Mon.
day, the mill" between Hsenan and
Sayers came OF in England; and next
Mondsy, the "serimmage" at Charleston
commences. The actors in both Affairs
are Democrats and bullies but still
white people involuntarily find themselves
manifesting interest in the result.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19

I~DEsPERATE AFFRAY.-A terrible affaiI
came off at Falls City, Nebraska, on
Monday. On that day the County Seal
question was again voted upon, and Dr.
Davis, of RHlo. and DR.. Dunn, of Salem,
went to Falls City. as is alleged. for the
purpose of getting up a fuss. A littl'
souabble occurred, in which Davis and q
man named Meeks became implicated
Davis drew a revolver and aimed it 81
Meeks, but was caught and held by 4
friend of the latter. Davis told him tc
hold his own man, promising to put
away his pistol and not shoot The man
did so, whereupon Davis raised his re-
volver and shot Meeks in the hip, ther
ran and took refuge in q room, fastened
the door. and hid himself in a bed. Meekl
followed, kicked the door open, and shot
Davis in the abdomen, as he lay In bed
DR.. Dunn came up, and placing revol'
yer against Meeks' side, fred, killing him
almost instantly. Dunn then mounted
his horse and galloped away, a number
of shots being fired after him from revol.
vers and Sharp's rifles. but it was moi
known whether any of them took effect
or not. During the melee, perhaps over
twenty-five shots were fired. DR.. Davi:
died on Tuesday evening.
Such are the particulars, as we have
them from one who was present and wit
messed most of the occurrence. 1t was q
horrible affair. and had it happened in
Kansas. would serve for political capita
for an entire season.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19

VAN DoREN ON HANDS by reference
to our advertising columns, it will be
seen that Van Doren talks loudly to the
public. He has just opened the largest
stock of goods ever brought to White
Cloud, consisting of Dry Goods. Groce.
ries. Ready Made Clothing. Hats and
Caps, Boots and Shoes, Queenswsre.
Hardware. Agricultural Implements, and
in fact, everything; and he is selling them
very low. Those who want bargains,
now know where to find them.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19

A SOUTHERN CASDIDATE.-Ins ns-
mond Examiner 1.-THE Hunter Organ' -
"a Southern nomination only can --
the entire South, and . really eoosa 49,,
tive candidate can do this with esEssios AZ.
What Northern candidate can sonD.- -
the South ? Not one. No man Oeils'n
any can. The nomination OF NOT ~
man will divide 9 power now unAS 49,
will call into existence parties 70 u "a A
and weaken the conservative sHens 4,
Southern States. In Virgini'' s,,D' IN
old opponents Of the DsmOcrsc -,
make . strong and dangerous 800. 80
against the Democracy led By SO,.-
candidate. In Kentucky sad Is. II
a contest vould be doubtful. W." :. NJ
chances against the Dsmocr'cyyi; - :. B.
ryland we would BE- beaten. ono@ ~
strongest Northern DemoerH W 80 q
not count on SOgth Csrolins, Gs0i
Mississippi, with certainty.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19

LUMBER.-By reference to their adver-
tisement. it will be seen that Grumley d
Fairall have taken and fitted up the old
"Mnley Ssw-mill," and now have it in
constant operation. 1t turns out niee
lumber. which they are selling low fol-
cash. They are likewise prepared to gil
all bills with promptness.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19

MORE "CHIvALRY."-Lovejoy. OF IL
linois, made a rsntiug speech in the
House, which came near creating a row.
During the disturbance, Potter, of Wis
consin, cut rather too severely upon the
ubiquitous Pryor. who was making him
self conspicuous. as usual. Forthwith
Pryor sent Potter a challenge. taking il
for granted that the latter would "craw.
fish," But he freed the wrong Coon
Potter accepted the challenge, designating
muskets or Bowie knives as the weapons
At latest advices, the probability wa
that Pryor. through his second, would
back water. under the plea that the weap'
ons chosen were unusual and barbarous."
With the Southern "Chivalry," an Gun
usual and barbarous" mode Of duelling
is one in which favorite and practiced
weapon Of their own is not chosen, and
where they have not every advantage to
shoot down their antagonist. If Pryor
backs ont, he should hereafter not blow
quite so loudly as he has been doing.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19

HuxrrR vs.. DoUsLAs.--The kno 4.
ones predict that the eonts:: s iot .
Charleston nomination VIII p ,yss
Douglas and Hunter: Rse en-. vi
show that Hunter. and not VII an D.
receive the vote of Virginia - .sin
Southern States. as soon IS TIE, !. b.
have cast q complimentary vo'' s;., y
first ballot, for their respectI.s -; ed
will follow the example Of VIZ g..
unite on Hunter. against DOos;I dtsss
sral Northern States will ee.su Vii y
into + . The arrangement, and Hu1isi IN nd
the the nominee. Satisfied with tn: :aoUt b
date, the South viii merely l tS,5 -
Cincinnati Platform. on WHICH
+" all stand together"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19
The Late Elections In New EnglanG
WAsHINGToN, d. c., April ..
Editors Missouri DsmOerat

Editors Missouri DSmoerat:
/ have Just returned from the csmP'lgS,
Of New Hampshire. Connecticut 800
Rhode Island. Connecticut had the hT,
dest fight ever witnessed in this county,.
The only reason the Democrats did ."
carry the State, was that Wood g o.
did not know how many votes to m'A%
We made the fights in the farming ioHn
and they in the cities. They did no. e.
pect to gain so largely in the back Dem.
ocratic districts. Bates stock IS gong
up all over the East. Seward VIII 10
carry Connecticut. / know one mlI
who stnmped the State for Seymour y.
who will go in for Bates. Many Wv
voted for Buckingham. will not 80 "
Seward. Senator Wilson THINKS cNs
is the man for the times. Lo'Yg'
speech has created q great sensation T T.'~
The fire-eaters say he is a brick ="
like his pluck. B. u. FRE'C"'"
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19

6E The celebrated Csrstang and Shaw
breach of promise suit has at length ter.
minated in q verdict for the defendant.
So Miss Efie finds herself minus the
coveted 800. 900. and q very considera.
bic amount of public respect.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19

: ~ This day is the anniversary of the
Battle Of Lexington, the first battle in the
cause of American freedom. The event
occurred IS years ago-April 10. ITS.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19

~ GOdey's Lady's Book, for May,
is before rs. To those who have seen the
Book. We need not recommend It: those
who have not, should get it at oncs. and
Salge for themselves. Philsdslphia-S3
q gear.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19

Judge Douglas. says the correspondent
of the Philadelphia Press, has again de-
clared that be viii Indignantly refuse the
Charleston nomination, If any attempt is
made to put him upon slavs-eOde-plat-
form, or upon the Administration con-
struction Of the bred Scott decision.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19

" RAIS.-Ws had . very small sprinkle
of rain. this morning. Slight as it was.
it caused vegetation to grow at the rate
of Q foot an hour
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19

3 RuKR.-Ths river is again at q low
stage of water. The following have beer
the arrivals, since our last issue
Up.-Omsha and Hssperisn. Friday
Sioux City and Hssperian, Sunday.
DoWn.-Hesperian, Saturday; Omaha
Wednesday.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19

l IA Dingus asks: What kind of lies
are most annoying to rowdiss and vsga-
bonds IN large cities ? Po-liosl Dingus
is injuring his health BY deep thought
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19

~ Arthur's Home Magazine, for
May. is upon our table. In every re-
spect, it is equal to any Of its predsces-
sors. Philsdelphia-e2 9 year.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19

GooDs.-Our town is now well sup
piled with goods of all kinds-Our three
stores having all received their fresh
stocks. Van Dorm, Ssyrs and Jennings
are now prepared to accommodate the
trade,
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19

/ Since the Connecticut and s =, .ss Obi,
elections, Stewards prosPec:. M - Sssli1d'
caeO nomination have mSs'FiI
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1860-04-19

. 8. L. JEHSTses.-Ths renewed advsr-
tisement Of this gentleman will be found
in another column. He has Just received
a choice lot Of Groceries. Liquors, To-
bsceo. Nails, Paints, Oils, Furniture,
ETC., which be offers low. Call and see.