The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1873-06-19
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ment Of the report Gays: 81 do not eIiev
that any boundary si.uuId exit between tb
United States and Mexico. when We are de
Tending tie lives of our citizens aod prot II
ing their property against the merciles b. .
ditii, TO whom the name Of murderer, rol
Der, or thief poorly applies rs conveying thei.
acts. There can be no just cause for the dis
! eussicn Of the lawful forces of either nation
pursuing them for the purpose Of capturing
or ending their deeds of violence"
The President will return in time TO hold
a Cabinet meeting on Friday. Il Vas the
intention of the Secretary Of the Navy to
keep secret for the present his negotiation
for the Tigres., but now that the fact has
been made public, it is said at the Depart
ment that there being no authority To pur-
chase. the Department contemplates lease
of the vessel for specified time. 10 add
ton 10 Commander Green Lieut. Command
er Green and Geo. T. Wilkes have been or
dered 10 the Tigress-
A letter received from teacher in the
Kiowa camp, at Fort ELL, Gays friendly
feeling exists on the part of the Indians To-
wards the general Government. which will
be increased on the restoration to them of
Satanic ard Big Tree.
The Treasury Department hss issued an
order closing the u. s. depository at Cincin-
natl, and assigning all business of that Office
TO Assistant Treasurer VIM. E. Dsqis, who
was recently qualified.
Boston, June 1.-THE sevety-eighth an.
niversary Of the battle of Bunker Hill ia be-
ing observed BY the closing of the hanks,
insurance offices and many mercantile houses.
There IL a good DISPLAY Of flags
The Postmaster General to-day ordered
the establishment Of free delivery in the
following cities, commencing July 1st: Col.
umhu.. O., ten carriers Evansville, Ind,
six carriers Covipgton. Kv., four carriers.
S. Jolly las been appointed ganger for the
First Missouri District, and Geo. L. Brown
for the Colorado District.
PoLARIs SEARCH EXPEDITION.
New York, June l7.-It is stated that the
Navy Department has purchased the British
steamer Tigress for the Polaris search ex.
petition. She is the we'll known sailing
vessel that picked up a portion of the crew
Of the POlaris.
WILL OF THE LATE JAMES BROOKS.
Tie will of James Brooks has been ad.
United to probate.
A three mile foot race for 81, 600 aside
and the championship of America has been
arranged between J. S. Kelly, of Chicago.
and William E. Harding, of this city. The
race will take place in Troy. N. Y. in July.
Ex PRESIDENT JOHNSON.
A Washington special says that ex-Presi-
dent johnson proposes to run for Governor
of Tennessee this fall and has hopes of his
election and promotion to the United S,aies
Senate to follow.
Late advices state that Don Adelno Bale
van has been elected Constitutional President
of Bolivia to Gil the unexpired term of the
late President Monsles.
4 morning paper says that at the present
time there are between 1000 and 5000
children kidnapped in Italy and held in
slavery in the large cities of the United
States. This city being the great central
depot, children are brought here and sold
daily at private auction prices vary from
800 to S4C0 for boys. and 500 to $500 for
girls. Whenever girls are especially pretty
| prices rate higher. Two little girls who TO-
ge,her play their violins in Wall street, are
/ said to have been bought by their present
/ owner for 81 600. Since the Let of April
last 81 OF these children have arrived at
this port
New Orleans, June 1.-THE people OF
( Louisiana, white and colored are On the has.
is of cooperation and new departure held
an adjourned meeting Of the committee OF
colored and white citizens last night. Res
olutions were unanimously adopted which
declare,
First. That henceforward We dedicate our.
selves to the unifcation of our people.
Second. That by or people We mean all
men of whatever race, color or religion who
are citizens OF Louisiana ana who are willing
to work for her prosperity.
Third That we shall advocate by speech,
pen and deed the equal and impartial exer-
( cise TO every citizen Of Louisiana, Of every
civil and politscal right guaranteed by the
constitution and laws Of the dominion; by
the constitution and laws of the United
States, and by the laws OF honor, brother.
hood and fair dealing.
Fourth Tina. We shall maintain and advo.
cate the right Of every citszen Of l. ,uisiana.
and of the United States to frequent at will
places OF public resort. and 20 travel at will
on all vehicles Of pnb!ic conveyances upon
terms OF perfect equality with any aud every
citizen. aud W. pledge ourselves, M far as
our influence, counsel AMI example may 60 to
make this right a live and practical right.
Fifth. That We Pile lge Our honor and
good faith to exercise our moral Influence
both through advice aud personal example
to bring about The removal Of prejudice.
heretofore existing again-t the colOred citi.
zens OF Louisiana. in order that they NAV
hereafter erioy,all rights belonging TO citizen:
of the United States.
Sixth. Be it further Resolved, that We
earnestly appeal TO the press of she State to
Join and C, o 'erate with ia in executing thi.
monument OF unity and accord of Justice and
like ourselves, forever bury beneath it all PAST
preiudices on the subject OF race or color.
Seventh. That We deprecate and thorough.
ly condemn all ac.s of violence from what
ever source. and appeal 10 cur people Of roth
races to abide bv the Law in all their differ
ences. az the surest way TO preserve to all the
blessings OF lie, liberty and happiness
Eighth. That we pledge Ourselves to tie
cultivation of brosd sentiment of national
ity which zhsil embrace the whole country
and uphold the Il tg of the Union.
Ninth. That - an earnest Of our holy
purpose, We hereby offer upon the altar oil
the gen. raj Government al, party lies ard
all prejudic-s q; execution which may tend
to hinder the political unity Of orr people.
lSntn. itd, W view OF the nuheTlCdl
equality b,,ween the white and colored ele
ments Of oar i,a.u.sii"n. V. shall advocate
an equal distribution al offices of trust and
emoument in our State and demanding a
the only condition Of cur suffrage, honesty,
diligence and ability, and We advocate thi-
not because OF the Offices themselves but
simply as earnest proof on our part that the
Union we desire Is an equal Union and moi
an Elusive rouiu:ation, brought about fol
the sole bcreii of ne or the other parties tc
that U0ioa. Signed,
q. /. BEAUREGARp. Chairman.
J. Y. Marks, c. G. Antoine, G. II. Kelso
C. H. Thomson, Jss J. Dsv, August Bohne,
L. C Rirdsnez. VIM. N. Randolph. Com
mi.tee.
A committee Of fifteen was appointed tc
call a mass meeting when deemed expe.
dent.