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Proclamation.

To the People Of Kansas:-ln section
twenty three Of the Schedule to the State
Constitution. framed at Wysndott, it is
provided - follows:
Upon official information having
been BY him received of the admission Of
Kansas into the Union a. . State, it shall
be the duty Of the Governor elect under
the Constitution. to proclaim the same.
and to convene the Legislature. and do
oil things else necessary to the complete
and active organisation ofthe State Gsv-
eminent"
Now. therefore. in pursuance Of the
above provision. I, CHARLES ROBIN
SON, Governor elect. having received
official notice thereof, dc hereby proclaim,
that Kansas was admitted into the Union
on January 29th. 1861. and the Lsgisla.
turs is called upon to convene at Topeka.
THURSDAY. MARCH 26th. 1861.
and all officers elected under the Consti-
tuition will enter upon the discharge ol
their respective duties in accordance with
the provisions Of the same.
In the act entitled "An act providing
for the formation Of . Constitution and
State Government for the State Of Kan
sas." it is provided
"Ssc. %. That in case Of tie vot'
bstwesn candidates for any Of the offies'
provided for in this act, or in case Of Z
vacancy BY death. resignation or other
wise. the Governor Of the Territory shsl
issue his proclamatio for . now election
in the District in which such tie or vacan
cy may oeeur. said proclaim alton to b.
issued not less than ten days next proceed
ing said election"
The act regulating elections provides ii
follows:
Sec. 81. Whenever vacancy shall
occur in the Office either Of member o
the Council or the House Of Represents
tives otherwise than by resignation. i
shall be the duty of thu Clerk Of tn
Board Of Supervisors of the county il
which the member whose office is vscan
shall have resided at the time of his cleo
ton. to transmit, without delay. q notice
of auch vacancy to the Governor.
These acts. 30 far - they are not in
consistent with the Constitution. arc still
in force; and a. i, is made the duty o
the Governor elect to complete the or
ganization of ths State Government, al
Clerks Of counties in which vacancy
exists in the Legislature or ethsr Office
otherwise than by resignation. are request
cd to certify to the Same without delay
Given under my hand and private seal
at Topeka. this 9th day Of February. A
D. 1861.
CHARLES ROBINSON.
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Tho State Organization.

Gorsrnsr-Charlsa Robinaon.
Lieut.. Gorsrnor-Jossph Root.
Sec. of Stats-John w. Robinson.
State Treasurer-William Tholsn.
State Auditor-Gsorgs s. Hillyer.
Sup. Pub. Lstruction-Wm. r. Grif
fifth.
Chief Justice Supreme Cours-Thos
Ewing, Jr.
As.oeiase Justies. 4 ysars-6am. A.
Kingman.
Assoeiate ussics2 2 ysars-L. D. Bailey
Attorney Gensral-Bsnjsmin F. simp
son.
Representative in Congress-M. F.
Conway.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-21

6AxrLE SEcIsslonrsrs.-A friend, who
has been making observations in Nissou'
ri. says that within given scope Of coun,
try he found but two secessionists. Both
have ample cause to desire separation
from the faithless North. One of them
owns the undivided one.6hh part Of q
teoshlsss niger, who likewise is crssy.
and is disabled from paralysis. The
other owns. in fec simple. two darkies-
one Of them being supsrannustsd female.
long minus one eys;- and. to add to her
attractions. the remaining eye was De
stroyed. few days ago. BY being struck
with snew-ball. That property must
bs protected
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-21

Floyd Of being = most villainous thief.
1t is said that. shortly before rssigaing.
ho remit..d $4,000 in specie to his
home in Virginia.
The President has issued proclams-
tion for an extra session of the Senate, on
the 4th Of March.
Thss has been . tremendous Hood IN
The Hudson River. OVERLOOKING . eonsid-
erabls portion of Albany.
Senstor Green recently made the re-
frsshing assertion that Kansas wants to
secede: and that. ~ soon - Northern
emigration stops. she will fall back into
the arms of Missouri Green will not
live to see it.
The Now York vessels have been Civ
en- up BY Gov Brown. of Georgia. The
Georgia ams are still retained BY Mr..
Kennedy. Superintendent Of the New
York Police. who refuses to give them
up. Arms destined for Alabama have
also been seized.
It is alleged that De Jarnstts. Of Vir.
ginia. has stolen large number Of vol
umss from the Congressional Library
He is sessssionist. Of course
Fort Picksns has been reinforced by
$50 troops. -.-=-zs-s,5.--s
The CaliforniS Legislature had not.
at latest dates, elected q United states
Senator. .s.'
Gov. Wise denies having anything te
do with the conspiracy against the Csp'
ital.
Kellogg. Of Illinois. who has announc'
ed his Willingness to surrender Rspubli
can principles to satisfy traitors. is being
roughly handled BY the papers Of thai
State. particularly the Chicago Tribune
Medill. editor of the Tribune. had fra
cas- with Kellogg. at the National Hotel
in Washington. on the 18th. Msdil
was knocked down, when the partisl
were separated.
Il is reported that the New York Ban
kers, in December. informed the Prssi
dent that they would not take the Gov
srnmsnt loan unless Secretary Thoma'
was discharged, and . Union man sp
pointed in his stead.
The Convention of the Southern Con
fedsracy have voted loan Of GIG, 900.
600. and made arrangements for ffty
regiments Of troops to take the 6eld
How far will e16. 200. 900 go in sustain
ing Fifty regiments Of troops? Besides
it is an easy matter to vote loan, but
obtaining It is another thing. Guess they
will get it BY robbing the United States
and their own citisens
The Senate amendment to the Pacific
Railroad bill. making the mouth of thu
Kansas River . starting point. has beer
stricken ont BY the House. st. 10. crow,
over it. but the end is not yet.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-21

~ What . pity it is that there are
not half dozen fat Offices for every pol.
itioian in Kansas. individuals whs were
not satisfied until they were elected to
State. District or Legislative Offices un-
der the Constitution. are now grabbing
for moro. There is scarcely one who
does not want to bs United States
Senator. or rscsivs some snug Office from
the coming Administration. From pres.
snt prospects. the choice of United States
Senators and the Kansas appointments
will be spportioned out BY dickering and
trading influence. Please. gentlemen.
don't act the hog; there are other persons
who hsvs done quite a. much work for
the party a. you, but probably less for
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We publish below Q liat OF Acts ofthe
recent Legislature. passed and approved
before Feb. 1st. We shall publish the
remainder very soon:
An Act to abolish the Office ofRsgistsr
of Deeds of the city Of Lawrence.
An Act to dstach that portion !oftown-
ship ten. range eight. lying and being in
Davis comfy. from said Davis county
and attach the same to Riley county.
An Act to amend An Act to provide
for the assessment and collection oftaxes.
approved Feb. %. 1860. 40 far ss the
same relates to the city Of Leavenworth
and for other purposes.
An Act to establish q ferry at thsto
Of DeSoto.
An Actto divorce Aln,iranda F. Todd
from Henry Todd.
An Act to charter ferry scross the
Grssshopper river.
An Act entitled An Act to divorce
Sabra J. Wells from Alpheus Wells.
An Act defining tn extra officers of the
Council and House Of Representatives
and fixing their salaries.
An Act to provide for the payment Of
the extra officers of the Legislative As
sembly of the Territory Of Kansas for the
session of 1861 and for transcribing ito
journals.
An Act legalizing the assessment Of
taxes in the city Of Lawrence and for the
sale Of certain property by said city Of
Lawrence to the county Of Douglas.
An Act to protect game in Lsavsnworth
county.
An Act divorcing George N. Bitsman
and Cathsrins Bittman.
An Act to incorporate the Suffolk
Mining Company.
An Act to change the name Of the
Cinnsbar Mining Company.
An Act making appropriation for the
payment of the Clerk Of the Honss for
the session of 1860 for extra services.
An Ac. to incorporate the First Con-
gregationsl Church Of Manhattan.
An Act for the relief of S. P. Thomson.
An Act to declare the Military Road
from Fort Riley to Fort Larnsd Terri
torisl road.
An act to change the title Of the Kan
sas Valley Bank Branch at Atchison.
Kansas.
An Act to amend An Act. entitled An
Act to incorporate the Blue River Bridge
Company. approved Feb. 9th. 1858.
An Act lsgalising certain official acts
Of the county officers Of the county Of
Nemahs.
An Act imposing tax upon ferry
privilege.
An Act divorcing Augustus Bilgsr and
Emeline Bilger.
An Act divorcing Harriet 8. Parker
and Howard E. Parker.
An Act to provide for an appropriation
and for other purposes.
An Act to establish ferry across the
Missouri river.
An Act divorcing Henry Smith apd
Harriet Smith. \ |
An Act to provide for the prmansne
location of the seat efjussise of Pottawat.
tonic county.
An Act making an appropriation for
paying the salary and other expenses al.
LEVIED by law Of the Territorial superin.
tsndent Of Common Schools in Kansas.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-21

1 MopsL R.soLurIoHs.-Ths prevailing
political excitement has bsen the means
Of developing much rare genius. which
otherwise would have remained in OBJ
security and We occasionally come across
something unique in the way Of Resolu-
tions. We have bssa Informed ofa Un-
ion meeting recently held in Missouri. ss
which ct Of rs,olutions were offered By
. committee appointed for the purpose.
the first three Of which were. in substance.
- follsws:
"Resol,ed. That We wholly ignsre
oil party lines and distinctions. and ls-
Dor fer the preservation Of our Union.
"Rssossed. That We viii unite with
any party that has for one Of its leading
objects the Union Of these States.
"Resolvsd. That We regard the Dem
ocratic party - the true Union party.
and - such. entitled to our eon6denet
and support"
That will do. They will utterly ig.
more party; will join the party that gos'
for the Union anil. in pursuance of the
FIRST two resolutions. will Join the De-
mocracy! That's what ws call explicit.
and to the point. II
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-21

Missouri ELEcnou.-Up to the hour
Of going to press. We have rsosivsd no
rsturns Of the Missouri election, exesps
from Holt County. whsrs the Union
ticket has about It's m.ierisy. All man.
osr Of imposition. skulldugsay. falss.
hood. miirsprsssntstion and fraud was
rssortsd to BY the Disunionists. which
gave them . much larger vote than was
anticipated.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-21

S% Frequently We come seross On
item. stating that paper has bssn start.
Cd here or there. Or sueh and such . pa
per has changed hands. for the purpose
Of becoming the organ Of this man or
that. OF late. several such enterprises
have bssn announced in our State. Such
papers never have more than . cirsum.
acribsd influence. and are always short
lived. Their success depends upon the
success Of the men whose organs they are,
and their editers are regarded Is the prop
srty o.. tools Of ths men whose especial
cause they advocsts.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-21

~ Public opinion has declared that
Curtis' Compound Syrup Of Ssssafras
stands unequallsd among the remedies of
fsrsd for speedily curing diseases of the
Lungs. Chest and Throat.
His Msmaluks Linimsnt has become
one Of the staple articles Of trade. Msr-
chants might - we'll be withou: sugar
and coffee. Every family should keep q
constant supply Of these medicines on
hand, !
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-21

Acr1eH o. rHR Kansas R.Lrsv C.r.
arrEs:-A meeting Of the State Rsliel
Commiftse was held At Atch;aon ~
Ihursday last. Gen. Pomerov r..d .
dispatch from J. O. Williams. E.o
Treasurer Of the New York Com.;t,cc
suthorizing . draft on him for q. .0o0
Enesuraeed By this timely aid. tho Con.
nittss directed the inmcdiat. sst.hl;.S
%snt Of one relief depot South Of 81.
A.rsis dss Cygnss, and snoth.r a. r.
Pska. A comnittss Of corrs.nond....
eoesisting Of Charles Lin. y n Ri.I.
and J. Q. Burnett. wr, spno;n.sd - | =.
wise with the Boston Comr;t..s ,.i..;..
70 several tens Of elsships. ~. 8.
that hsvs besn shipped - K... 81
which arc detained b The ,.nr.s -. =.
= AeA''''' isf non-psymsai of ffsieht.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-21

An IxsuLr.-It is common, in these
times. to compare the Disuniou traitors
to Benedict Arnold. This is . down.
right insult to the memory of Arnold,
and does too much honor to the traitors.
II must be remembered that Arnold was
treated harshly in several respects: and
also. that ct that time the Colonies were
Sighting for form Of government Of
which they knew nothing. never having
s1psrisncsd its blessings. The traitors
Of the present day have all their lives en-
joysd the privileges and blessings Of our
free government. and eusht to appreciate
its value. They have grown up under its
protection, and now seek to overturn it
simply because . man has been elected
to the Presidency q Washington and
Jefferson were. according to the Consti.
tuition which has existed from the com.
mencsment Of the Government. Bsns-
dict Arnold was not q deserving Of in
fanny - are the disunionists. Aaron
Burr's crime was insignificant when COM
pared to that Of the present day. Judas
Iscarist was not - vile . wretch - they,
for his treason was ordered % to b, for
the salvation of man. There are excuses
for Judas. for Arnold. and for Burr: but
for the disunionists. none
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-21
DISTRICT JUDGES.

1a Dist-Wysndot, Lsavsnvorth. JEFF.
ferson and Jackson Countiss-Wm. g.
Mcdowell.
I'd Dist.--Atchison. Doniphsn. Brown.
Nemahs. Marshall and Washington
Albert L. Leo.
Sd Dia-Potawatsmis, Riley. Clay.
Dickinson, Davis, Wabunsss and Shaw
nee--Jac Stafford.
4M Dist.-Douglas. Johnson. Frank
lin, Lykins. Anderson. Linn. Bourbon
and Allsn-Solon o. Thschsr.
5M Dist-Osage. Coffee. Weodson,
Greenwood, Madison. Brsckinridge. Nor.
ris. Chase. Butler and Hunter--E. O..
Learnsrd.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-21

Qu.aY.-Soms eight or ten years since.
sort Of one horse show travelled through
the Western States. the proprietor and
clown Of which. called himself "Ysnkes
Robinson" Wanted to know. whether
It il the same Yankee Robinson who
10 acting the slown in . certain one horse
institution over in Oregon. known a. the
Holt County News!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-21

; ~ We have not seen word in the
Champion. concerning Stewards latest
speech in the Senate. January 3lst. in
which he virtually declared the mission
of the Republican party ended, expressed
his willingness to throw away the Chica.
go Platform. and to 60 - far ss the far
these in order to pacify traitorr. Give
us . slight touch, any how-somsthing
sbout his Jseksonian 6rmnsss!
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-21

~ The house Of Luther Spsrry. on
Euchrs Creek. about two miles north.
west Of Hiswstha. was burned, . fsw
dsys sgs. together with pertisa Of the
contents.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-21

RELIEF Naturalization Hyatt is
catching it from all sides. in consequence
Of the high. strung sensation dispatches.
some half dozen or moro in number.
which he recently sent to different par.
ties in the Rast. We should regret to
see anything done which would have the
effect Of preventing the charitable from
contributing toward the relief Of the nee
dy people Of Kansas bat Hyatt has
greatly overdone the business. His dss-
patches bear exsggeration upon their
face. and will bs productive Of mistrust
rather than Of good. A simple. hsnest
statement would have answered the pur.
pose more effsctually.
Much dissatisfaction exists with regard
to the relief business. It is alleged that
immense sums of money have besn con-
tributed.. and no plausible statement has
been made as to its outlay. Some say
that it is "gobblsd up" by agents. clerks.
and committees Of the Relief Association:
while others intimate that it is being ap.
prspriated toward furthsring the cause Of
certain men for the ssnatorship. These
are grave charges. and We End them In Re-
publican as we'll as in Democratic papers.
Those interested shsuld at once make .
full and unequivocal statement Of mon.
eys received and expended. It 10 due
to their own reputation. and to thoss
persons who have 80 generously contrib.
utsd the funds. ..-
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-21

~ We have received Arthur's Home
Magazine. for March. Il il illustrated
With "Impstisnes." Raising Beard. I"
and Q number Of Patterns. OF reading
matter. there is great variety. Of the
very choicest kind. Published BY T. 8.
Arthur 4 Co.. Philadelphia. st % .
year.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-21
. Godey's Lady's Book, for March.

~ Godsy's Lady's Book. for March.
is illustrated with . superb engraving.
"Christ Blessing Little Cbildrsn." Il
eontains whole sheet Of Spring Dress
and Bonnet Patterns. and double OK.
tension Colored Fashion Plate. Each
succeeding month. Godsy presents new
attractions. This is indisputably tie
Magazine for the lsdiss. Address L. A.
Cooley. Philadslphia-es . year. Or.
We will furnish it to ny Of our subscri-
bsrs for % . year.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-21

Knowles. 8. B. Naybsrn. j. A. Jonss'
Andrew Stark. ]. W. Stewart. Aors"
Ellis, Cyrus Tasor. G. A. Cotton
10M Dist.-Allsn. Anderson. Franklin
Senators-P. P. Elder. VIM. 6pr'ggs'
Rsprsseasativss-W. W. II. Lawrencs'
Jacob Msrcsll. W. F. NJ. Army. .: =
.Crssfosd. B. L. G. Stone. N. B. B'an-
ton. NA
11tA Disf.-Woo and Madison.
Ss~asor-Samusl E. Hoffman.
Rsprssentsfiyss-Gse. II. Lille, A.
K. Hawks.
12th Dim.-Cofisy. Osags. Brseksnridgs.
Ssnators-J. w. Kerr. E. P. Bancroft
Rsprssestativss-O. H. Sheldon. b.
Wheat. W. r. Sanders. g. A. Cutler.
R. W. Cloud, G. Fl. Ress. tilss-
13tA Diat.--Morris. Chase and Butler.
Senator-S. N. Wood.
Reprsssntatiyss-A. j. Chapman. r.
14A Dist.-Arrapahos. Gedfrey. Green
wood. Hunter. Wilson. Dorm. McC3es.
Rsprssessshvs-John s. Racklif.
n.....>I .:n~> >lnex;on
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-21

Tn GovERHoR's PRocLAxAnoH.-On
Saturday last the oath of Office was cd.
ministered to Governor Robinson, by
Caleb g. Pratt, Esq, County Clerk Of
Douglas county. and on the same d.v
the proclamation was issued. We are
indebted to the Lawrence Republican for
copy of that document, and publish i.
in this mornings paper. o.
There are some vacancies in the Legis.
laturs. but how many cannot 70, be def
nitely ascertained. Two of the mem bers
elected have died. viz: Amasa souls. of
Douglas county. and j. w. Kerr. ous of
the Senators chosen to represent thu
Twelfth District: B. d. Stone, of the
Tenth District. has resigned his seat, and
lefs Kansas. G. A. Cutler. Of Breekin.
Iidgs county. has also removed from tbs
State. There are some Other seats that
have been made vacant BY changes Of
residence from one county to another.
The people Of such counties a. will b.
ebiigs to hold special elections NAV an.
tieipate an Interesting time. Local cen.
tests which ordinarily would 5, eon.;d.-.
ed unimportsnt. viii be mseni6.d into
huge proportions BY their bssriny IN
The Senatorial question. We have ami,
to say in the sublime Language Of the p
r." May the best man Sin."-Lso,.,.
coTh zt0Ss. s1i-s
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-21

Tus PRarrER.-This indispensable
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ted States. and is an honor to the craft,
The only wonder to rs is. how the pub
fishers can afford it for the low price oi
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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-21
~ Persons who attended the election

: ~ Persons who attended the elsctiou
over in Holt. on Monday. report . singu.
lar phsnomsnon. A certain scribbler.
(rendsrsd classical in . recent scrostical
poem. who was never before sssn with
his eyes more than half open, nor to
move faster than "snail's gallop." when
any measure was on foot for the benefit
Of the community or the good Of the
public, seemed infused with wonderful
energy and activity in the cause Of de-
stroying the Union and the Government,
and. incredible ss it may appear. it is
said that be several times was seen to
have his eyes wide epsnl Guess we'll
have to demand the "pspsn" for that.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-21

i ~ Dingus 10 for the Union. and
asks: What kind Of ies viii probably
cool of tie 6rstsatins traitss. when il
comes to the scratch! Coward ies.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-21

~ We learn that ths Family pa.
per" over in Oregon. has engaged the
exclusive services Of . rising. beautiful
and accomplished young postsss. named
"Adalins Boldsss." Her forte 10 Aeros-
tics
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-21

lH Dis.-Doniphsn County.
Sesotors--H. N. Sssver. T. A. Oaborn
Rsprsssnsasivss--F. w. Emery. w. c.
Kimbsr, A. Lowe, T. P. Hsrrick.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-21

I'd Dit.--Atchissn and Brown.
Ssnators-John A. Martin, H. R. Dat.
ton. 4
Rsprsssntatives-Wm. H. Grimes, E.
P. Lewis. Thomas Butcher. c. B. Keith.
A. Elliot. Ira H. Smith.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-21

4h Dist.--Clay. Riley and Potaw atomic.
iSenator-S. D. Houston.
Repressntat;ves-A. W. Massey. Thos.
Pierce, VIM. II. Smith. F. N. Blake.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-21

80 Dist.-Nsmaha. Marshall and w ash
ington.
Senator-R. U. Torrey.
Rspressntativss-D. G. Aud, D. E.
Ballard.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-02-21
Acts Of the Leglslature.

~Dscesssd since election.