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The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-05-26
RAYLRoAD coNyENTIoN.

z The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Jefferson City & Neosho Valley
Railroad waEheld at Hyatt on the 10th inst,
pursuant to call. All the counties along
the line of the road were represented, and
much interest manifested in the proceedings
of the meeting throughout.
A large number of delegates being pres
ent, mass meeting was held the evening
previous, at which Josiah, Terrell, of Linn
county, presided, and j. Stotler, of Brock
enridge was secretary.
Speeches were made by Messrs. Army,
Danford, Bancroft and others, on the Rail
road interests of Southern Kansas generally,
and more particularly of matters concerning
"our road # Is -ae
Mr.. Army, gave a good account of the
progress of the work in Missouri, and
also of the prospects of obtaining a grant
of land to aid in the construction of the
road from the Missouri State line to Empo-
ria He regards the passage of the bill
granting railroad lands to Kansas as almost
sure, at the present session of Congress.
After the speakers had concluded, on
motion of j. T. Cox, of Ottumwa, the fol-
lowing gentlemen were appoint committee
on resolutions: A. Danford, J. F. Broad
head, J. T. Cox, E. P. Bancroft, N. B.
Blanton, and Henry Williams.
The committee reported the following res
olutions, which were adopted:
WHEREAS, Kansas, from its central position, the
fertility of its SOIL and salubrousness of climate,
is attracting heavy emigration from Northern
States and attitudes, and is becoming rapidly set
tied by an energetic and industrious population
and whereas we regard the advantages of gen.
eral system rail and other roads, essential to the
development of our resources and the welfare of
our people-therefore,
ResoEued, That tits the duty of Congress to make
suitable land grants for the construction of at least
five main trunk railroads through the Territory of
Kansas.
Resolved That the construction of great Pa
cific Railroad connecting the East and West is q
measure which affects sensibly and fayorably eve
nv section of the Union and that nature has
pointed out Central Kansns containing the only
feasible and practicable route for this great ma
tional highway.
ResoIued, That we regard the early completion
of the jefferson City and Neosho Valley Railroad
upon the route contemplated as of paramount i'm
portance to the people OF central and Southern
Kansas, and that We pledge to those interested
and engaged in that noble enterprise our hearty
operation and support
Resolved That the people of this section of the
Territory should act as q unit upon all measures
affecting their interests and that energy and CO.
operation on their part will alone enable them to
vindicate their rights and maintain their interests
in the future.
ResOlped, That Messrs. Army and Wattles are
Justly entitled to the hearty thanks of the citizens
of Kansas so n
Central Kansas for their untiring industry and
watchfulness over the interests of this portion of
our Territory, and that may safely and conf
IDENTIFY trust our interests at Washington in their
hands.
The meeting then adjourned.
JOSIAH TERRELL, Pres't.
J. STorLER, Sec'y. .
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OUR TOWNSHIP.
WATERLOO, Breckenridge Co., Kansas, /
MAY 90. 1860.

WATERLOO, Breckenridge Co., Kansas
MAY 90, 1860.
EDITOR NEWS: Some matters with ref
erence 20 our Township may not be unin-
teresting to your readers. particularly those
in Breckenridge county; and assuming this,
take up my pen to give few items. The
settlement of Waterloo township dates from
the spring and summer of 1857 though
there were few individuals here year or
two previous to that time-among them
believe were Messrs. O. Phillips, R. Best,
A. L. Watkins, R. Miller, and two or
three others whose names have slipped my
memory. The improvements in the way of
building. and opening farms, were very
limited until the spring and summer of 1858,
and they have progressed rapidly ever since;
and now 1 am confident no township in
Breckenridge county has greater number
of acres fenced and plowed than this. The
township, as a matter of course, has in
creased rapidly in wealth, as the two assess
ments of property taken for the year 1853
exhibit. The first. taken last June, and
everything put at high figures, amounted
to about SAT, 600. The last assessment for
the same year. made in compliance with a
special act of the last Legislature, under
the provisions of new tax law by which
lands are assessed without reference 10 inn
provements, foots up about sli5,oO0--an
increase of about / 50 per cent. This, /
think, argues well for the future of our
township. as well as for the county of
which it forms part.
The soil is equal to any in the Territory
as the crops heretofore raised will demon
strate. I shall not occupy your space by
giving accounts of large yields. but will
merely refer your readers TO the farmers OF
our township. from whom they can get true
statements. The township is well timbered
and watered-at least all except narrow
strip on the south side. The creeks are
Chain. Owl, Chicken, Elm. Spring. One
Hundred and Forty-two, Hill. Duck be-
sides taking in the heads of Onion, Dow.
and smaller ones. The population is in
creasing rapidly-quite as much so as any
other at the present time.
There was large breadth of wheat sown
last fall. This. as everywhere else SO far
as can learn, viii prove a failure on ac-
count of the drouth. A considerable guam
tity of spring wheat was also sown, which,
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STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

HYATT, May 10Th, 1860.
The third Annual Meeting of the Stock
holders of the Jefferson City & Neosho Val
ley Railroad Company, pursuant to a
call of the President, met at Hyatt, Kansas,
May 10Th, 1860.
The meeting was called TO order by the
President of the Company, w. F. NJ. Army.
On motion of W. A. Ella. John T. Cox
was chosen secretary, and E. p. Bancroft
and A. Danfori, tellers.
The President then submitted a report OF
the condition and prospects of the Road,
with the amount of stock subscriptions and
expenditures.
The books were then opened for subscrip-
tons of stock, and one hundred and one
shares were subscribed.
The Stockholders then proceeded to the
election of Directors for the ensuing year,
over twelve bundled shares being repre-
resented. which resulted as follows
Breckenridge County-E. p. Bancroft,
j. Stotlers and A. G. Proctor; Coffey Ceun-
ty-John 7. Cox, E. III. Hoult, and w. a.
Ella; Anderson County-W. F. NJ. Army,
Henry Williams, and B. Tyler; Linn Coun-
ty-O. II. Sykes, A. Wattles and II. A.
Smith; Missouri-A. G. Marvin, Presi-
dent of the j. G. & o. v. R. R. Co.
On motion. the result was unanimously
concurred IN by reclamation.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
w. F. III. Army, Pres't-
JSo T. Cox Sec'v
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JNo. 7. Cox, Sec'y.
MEETING OF THE new BOARD.

Immediately after the adjournment of the
Stockholders meeting. the new Board Of
Directors convened, and effected perma-
nent organization by the election of the
following officers: w. F. d. Army, Presi-
dent: E. P. Bancroft, Vice President; J. T
Cox. Secretary and Auditor; A. Wattles,
Treasurer; and W. A Ella, Chief Engineer
Exeeatiue Committee Watties, J. SLOT
Ter, J. T. Cox, w. A. Ella. and Henry vii
hams. s1
Committee on Contracts and Proposition.
e. P. Bancroft. B. Tyler and E. II. Hoult
Committee on ArcounEs-J. T. Cox, II. A
Smith and o. II. Sykes
After the transaction of some other bust
ness, of little Importance the board adjourned
w. F. M. Army, Pres't.
Jko. 7. Cox. seo'y.
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now that We are having little rain. pre-

now that We are having little rain. / pre-
sumo viii do very. well.
Within another year we shall need -four
ing mill in the township, and there is also
room for another saw mill and the person
who is fortunate enough to get here first
with machinery of that Kind, viii reap a
rich harvest. The great Santa Fe road
passes through the whole width Of the
township, twelve miles, on the north line,
the travel on which creates home market
for everything the farmer has to sell, al
better prices than can be obtained anywhere
else in this section of the Territory and
were Touring mill in operation near this
road. instead of going to the Missouri river
for breadstuffs. freighte.s for, the mining
region, forts, &C., west of US, would load
here.
But must close, having written more
than I intended when | commenced, with
the promise that whenever anything occurs
here that I think viii be of general interest,
I will communicate it.
Truly yours,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-05-26

Peterson's Counterfeit Detecior, for May,
says that since the issue Of the April num-
Der. sixty-fye new counterfeit bank notes
have been put iato circulation. Three Of
these are on Pennsylvania banks, viz
Elves of the bank of Chester Valley, Coats
vile: fiyes of the bank of Lawrence coun-
ty. Newcastle. and fves of the Mechanics
Bank. Pittsburg !; also dangerous FIVE on
the Sussex Bank, New Jersey. s.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-05-26

An embassy of prOmiuent japanese is on
visit to this country. for the purpose OF
ratifying treaty of commerce and good
will between the two nations. and viewing
the country, to whom they first opened the
ports of their secluded island. The en-
bassy have been received with great pomp
at Washington, and viii visit the principal
cities of the country before returning.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-05-26

The Connecticut Legislature, on the
10th inst. reelected Lafayette S. Foster 10
the United States Senate for term of six
years. The Democratic candidate was w.
w Eaton, of Hartford
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-05-26

A ssYsnkee" colporteur was burned to
death at Buchanan, Texas, few weeks
since, because among his Bibles and.stand-
ard religious works were found a few copies
of Helpers Impending Crisis The
victim was stripped, covered with tar, tied
to tree over his own wagon, which was
then filed with fagots and tar, and set on
fire. One more human victim sacrificed to
the Moloch of slavery.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-05-26

The passage of the Kansas bill through
the Senate is still doubtful though the Com
mittee on Territories have reported it back
without Recommendation, which is more
favorable than we had anticipated. Buttbe
House have summarify tabled the bill for
the erection of Territorial Government at
Pixies Peak, which puts an unfavorable
look upon the matter. For if separate
government is not provided for that part of
the Territory not included in the new State,
Kansas viii not probably be admitted,
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-05-26

An extensive forgery of land warrants has
lately been exposed in New York. Two
persons, Seldom Brairard. Wall street
banker. and James G. Lawrence. lawyer
and notary public, are the parties implicated.
It is supposed that their operations in the
way of forged land warrants for soldiers
and sailors bounty and pension claims. will
reach the. amount of $500. 900.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-05-26

Twenty three States were represented by
full delegations in The Republican National
Convention. held at Chicago on the 16lb.
The Slave States were as follows: Texas,
Missouri. Kentucky. Virginia. Maryland,
and Delaware. Delegates from Kansas and
The. District Of Columbia we're also admitted
to seats. The whole number of delegates
was four hundred and seventy.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-05-26

The friends of old Sam. Houston are
going it alone A meeting of them was
held at New York few days since. which
repudiated the action Of both the Charleston
and Baltimore conventions, and determi-
nation was expressed that the people will
make their own choice for President. We
guess so, too.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-05-26

Mr. Cooper dem. has been ousted from
his seat as member of the present House
Of Representatives, on the grounds Of fraud
committed to secure his election, which was
afterwards given to Mr.. Howard. his Re-
publican competitor. This is the first con-
tested case decided this session. Several
others will be decided in few days.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-05-26

"A sanguinary battle has recently been
fought near San Luis Pososi, in Mexico.
between the liberals and Reactionists. or
Monarchists. in which the former were vic
torious. The present chances favor the
ultimate triumph of the Liberal party but
Mexican affairs are uncertain at the best
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-05-26

Postmaster Fowler, of New York. has
proved defaulter to the tune of $4,000.
He disappeared as soon as an investigation
was ordered, and has not since been heard
from. 1t is said, and generally believed,
that greater portion of the money was
used to aid in carrying Pennsylvania for
Buchanan in 1856. 500 1 g,s, .a
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-05-26

Sayers' physicians have signed certiG-
cate setting forth that his right arm is SO
injured that he cannot tight again for two
months, or possibly longer. 1t is not prob
able that another fight viii take place.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-05-26

At precisely twelve o'clock Lass night, the
Sons of Malta left their Hall on. Cherokee
street, and paraded through the principal
streets of the city The whole number was
eighty, and, with but few exceptions, they
were dressed in white The order of pro-
cession was as foIlows: LIST. two persons
dressed in black. End, an individual dressed
in coat Of mail, carrying a shield and
battle axe. Sd, a band of music. 4th. the
Grand Commander and aide with banners.
9th, person carrying spade and coil of
rope. 9Th, coffin borne by six persons
/ dressed in black. 18th, an open book placed
on platform carried by four persons. 8th'
the members of the order. The rear was
BROUGHT up by two persons dressed in black,
carrying swords. With the exception OF
the officers, they all carried torches. The
procession moved with slow and measur-
ed tread, and presented an appearance both
solemn and imposing ~ eavenVorH 1f"'es'
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-05-26

At the recent Illinois Republican State
Convention, pending the tirst formal ballot.
much enthusiasm was aroused by a banner
broughtin by an old citizen of Macon coun-
ty. the standards Of the same being couple
of stout fence rails split by "old Abe" in
1880, while at work ten miles south of De-
catur. It bore an appropriate motto. refer
ring to the same. Mr.. Lincoln was on the
Presidents stand at the time, and was inn
mediately called out. and responded in a
pleasant vein. saying he did spill. the rails
or come equally good.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-05-26

In the room of the Missouri delegation
to the National Republican Convention, at
the Richmond House. Chicago. was exhib-
tied large bowie knife. Gearing on one side
the inscription, Presented to John F. Pot
ter. of Wisconsin, by the Republicans of
Missouri" on the other, '.Will always
meet Pryor engagement. The knife is
eight feet long. .-.... ~. ..r-
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On Wednesday, the 9th instant, the Sen
ate rejected the House Homestead bill by
five majority. Democratic Senators, with
two exceptions, voted against it. The Sen
ate bill was then passed-yeas, "A; nays, Q.
The Senate bill is miserable concern, a
mere husk, and really intended to defeat the
object of a proper homestead measure. 1t
comes too late, too, to benefit Kansas, even
should it pass the House, which we very
much doubt. Had the Senate done its duty
by Immediately passing the House bill, it
would have been in time to have saved the
souatters of Western Kansas from the con-
fscation of their homes. But they did not,
and now it is a matter of very little com
parative Importance to Kansas whether the
bill passes at all or not.
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1860-05-26

Dangerous eounterfeits on the Southern
Bank of ST. Louis, of the denomination OF
FIVE dollars, are said to be in circulation in
the Territory. Look out.
The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1860-08-01

settlement Of this slavery question, to prevent
the furtherance Of legislation for the good oi
our country in its other interests, and to create
votes in the north against Democratic princi-
pies and men than the combined forces Of all
the opposition and Republican parties.
They talk Of ths supporters of D reckinridss
snb Lane beng boIteri they speak Of pure
and irreproachable Democrats themselves as
''going down to posterity upon the scroll OF in
Amy" Is this the languge of wise and truth
ful men-of men following the right? Who
but Stephen A. Douglas has been the arch bOl-
ter of the party for the last six years? Who
but he hes sown dissensons continually in our
ranks? Who but he has driven the whole par
ty to ruin, broken down its organization and
well nigh stricken its historic nams from the
roll ofliving parties. And for what2 That he
who has done nothing to deserve it should be
forced upon ths Democracy who repu late him
and his here's es as their chosen candidate for
their highest honors.
Has it come to this? Are we so poor in wor-
thy men, that we must sacrifice our principles
to elevate him to power? What IS Stephen A.
Douglas compared with the great interests of the
party and the country, but as chaf before wind.
Voters Of Ohio, will you be forced upon your
knees this ilolatrous man worship? 1t is sad
commentary upon the political morals of the
times that such question needs to be asked.
But when strong party are in the fisld, pro-
Tossing no principles, but seeking the favor of
the people by all the articles Of political trick
cry, by appeals to the passions by representa-
tions of persecution" against their candid tie,
and by every means, fair and foul, endeavoring
te palm off m u1Scrupil,u ,u' d,nIyogus as a
disnerested. upright and patriotic statesman;
is time that the question should be fairly
rung into the ears OF the people of this country
and kept ringing there
Which will you do? Will you pr ostrate
yourselves servilely in tho dust at the feet Of
the man whose greatness ynu have given him,
or will you worship at the altar of your country
erect and Tree,
UnScourgei by politicians rod,
To bow the knee?"
NJ BURcHARD,
THos SPARROW,
JOIN X. MlLLER,
A. McGnEGoR,
L. w. HALL.
JoaS DAwsoS,
| GEo FRIES,
w. a. MEL,
A. H BYERs.
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KNOW NOTLBINGsSM LOOKING
UPi
A Union Between the Douglas men
and BeEs-Eycrett TX. Ms!

Tie Cleveland Plain Dealer is the favorite and
best posted Douglas organ in Ohio. 1t speaks
bg authority, and is always emphatic. In its is
sue Of the 10th inst, its exhibits the policy Of
the Douglas leaders. AS usual, where Gray
puts forth something highly satisfactory, there
are plenty OF exclamation points and stunning
head lines. Gray will feel at home among the
old Know Nothings. He opens as follows:
We have got them, boys. We mean the
Black Republicans The Union Bell-snd Ev-
erett party throughout the North are going to
make sure work Of the disuno onists North and
Sonth. In the North, save in Massachusetts
and Vermont. they hold the balance of power
in all the States, and they are now organizing
in every one to bring out theiI whole vote and
do not hesitate to say they shall cast it for
Douglas, as against either Of the disuuion can.
didates Lincoln and Breck inridge.
And closes it thus:
There are hut two Union parties in the coun-
try, and by blending their forces they can carry
everv State in the Union but Two.
So ii seems this is to be the arrangement,
North and South.
In another column, Gray gets out his old
rooster over report of the proceeding; Of the
New York State Convention of the Silver Grey
Wings and Know Nothinga. The following is
the head line:
"The Si1ver Grey, Bell and Ereret Party go
far Dcuglas in a Roty."
Go for Douglas in body What will our
adopted citizens hereabouts say to this? Will
they permit the Douglas leaders to bind them
over to the Silver Grey Know Nothings? Nous
| Very0ps e
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cheers; and ascending the stage, made an elab-
crate. eloquent, comprehensive and powerful
speech in which he maintained, with lucid
force and power, the great principles OF the
Democratic party. and declared that he enier-
ed iuto the contest with the more alacriIy since
1t was to be a severe and hardly contested con
f'ct. He then reviewed the history OF the late
Presidential contest and its glorious results =
There was no longer any doubt about what con-
stituted Democrat. He who stood true in the
late battle might be relied on in the future. The
night OF selEgoyornment had been vindcatcd
under the wise administration OF j ames Buchan-
an. Kansas would soon come into the Union
under free government made by her own free
people-equally protected from the North and
South. he then declaroi his FULL CONCUR.
| RENEE in tie PRINCIPLES of tie Drea SCOT
decision, eulogizng particularly its recognition
of the superiority Of the white man over the
black man in opposition to the Republican
scheme OF equalzing the condition Of thetwo
races. ar. Payne's speech OF
which this IS a very imperfect sketch. was re-
eeived with great enthusiasm, and as the gen.
tlemen resumed hls seat, "three cheers for
Payne" were given"
To the foregoing it is scarcely necessary to
add word OF comment. 1t will show our
readers where Mr.. Payne. and the whole Dem.
ocratic party of Ohio stood up to the time when
Judge Douglas, for his own selfish purposes,
commenced his war on Mr. Buchanan's Ad-
ministration and sought to hack down from the
Interpretation ofthe Dred Scott decision which
it had received rom himself and all his friends
throrghou. the canvass of 1857.
1t may be interesting to add tfat Don. A, P
Edgerton presided over the Stste Convention OF
1851. that Hon. E. d. Olds represented this
(l2th) district on resolutions and that the del
egates in attendance from Licking county, were
our esteemed ellow democrats, Messrs. VIM.
8. Woods, VIM. Bell Wm. Parr, John c. AL.
ward, Darwin Humphrey, B. D. Sanford, and
Jehial Tedrick.-NsWo,k Advocate,