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Quindaro Chin-do-wan.
J. M. Walden………Editor.
Saturday, April 3, 1858.
{From Household Words.}
Wanderings in India.
The Lost Orphan Boy.
It was not until midnight that the little camp was broken up, and we resumed the march towards Agra. During the drive the Lieutenant entertained me by relating a number of stories connected with the war in Afghanistan. Several of them interested me exceedingly; one in particular. It was this; which I now give in the Lieutenant’s own words, as nearly as I can recollect them:
‘About a year ago,’ said he, ‘I was passing through Meerut, on my way from the Hills, whither I had been on sick certificate, and was putting up for a few days with my friend Richards, of the Light Cavalry – a man whom I had known during that disastrous campaign to which this narrative has reference. One morning, after breakfast, there came to the bungalow of my friend, an Afghan, who was a dealer in dried fruits – such as grapes, apples, and pomegranates, - and inquired if the Sahib or Mem-sahib was in want of any of these commodities, which he had just brought from Caubul. My friend’s wife who had also been in Afghanistan, and spoke the mongrel Persian current in that country, replied in the affirmative, and the Afghan was admitted to the verandah, to exhibit his specimens and declare his prices. To talk to those dealers is rather amusing at times, especially when you know their habits, and customs, and peculiarities, as well as their language. To people who have been in their country, it is like meeting with an old friend, and one lingers as long as possible over the business, of the bargain and sale. And so it was on this morning. We had him for at least an hour in the verandah, before my friend’s wife would decide upon what she could take. This matter concluded, the Afghan inquired if the lady would buy a kitten – a Persian kitten; kittens also being a commodity with these traveling Afghans.
“Yes, where are the kittens?” said the lady.
“Here,” said the merchant, putting his hand into a huge pocket at the back of his chogah (a sort of gabardine,) and withdrawing, one by one, no less than sixteen of these little animals (all males.) For more than the hour which was consumed in negotiating about the fruit, and talking no other subjects, this living bustle had remained perfectly motionless, and had not uttered a single sound; but now, when they saw the light, and were placed upon all fours, they ran about and mewed – bushy tails on end – after the most vigorous fashion imaginable. There they were! kittens as black as the blackest ink, kittens white as the whitest snow, kittens yellow as the yellowest gold, and kittens piebald, brindled, and grey.
“There they are, Mem-sahib. Take your choice. Twenty rupees (two pounds) each.”
‘The lady selected one of the white and one of the black kittens, and for the two he was induced to accept thirty-five rupees (three pound ten shilling.) This may seem a large sum of money to give for a brace of young cats, but it must be remembered that they came from Bokasa, and were of the purest breed that could possibly be procured.
‘The Afghan dealer took his leave, and promised to send the fruits in the course of the day. He fulfilled his promise; at ??? time there came a boy of about eleven years of age, bearing the basket containing them upon his head, which was shawled after the fashion of the Afghan people. The boy was admitted to the room. No sooner was he shown in, than his exceedingly beautiful countenance, and its peculiar expression, riveted the attention of all of us, and we put to him a variety of questions, which he answered with great intelligence, and in a tone of voice so soft and silvery that even the guttural sounds he uttered, came like music on the ear.
“Look into that boy’s face,” said the lady to her husband and myself; “observe his every feature and his teeth – regard especially his smile – yes, and even the shape of his fingers, and then tell me of whom he is the very image.”
“I know,” said my friend.
“So do I,” exclaimed your humble servant.
“Stay!” said the lady, energetically. “Do not speak; but let each of us write the name on a slip of paper, and see if we agree”; and tearing up an envelope and taking a tiny pencil case from her watch chain, she wrote a name upon one slip and then handed to me and to her husband, respectively, a slip and a pencil case. When we had each written a name, we compared them, and they did not agree exactly. My friend and his wife had written Captain Percy -. I had written Mrs. Percy -. That the boy was the offspring of that unfortunate couple, (cousins,) who perished in that campaign, and of whose young child no one knew what had ever become, we were all quite satisfied; and our reflections became extremely melancholy.
‘We questioned the boy as to his parentage, his relation to the Afghan dealer in cats and fruit, and on a variety of other matters. His replies were simply to the effect that he was an orphan and a slave; that he knew not the place of his birth, but believed it was Afghanistan; that he was a Mahomedan, and that his earliest recollections were associated with Caubul.
‘Whilst we were thus interrogating the boy, the Major of my friend’s regiment, accompanied by his wife, drove up to the door. They had come to pay a visit. When asked to look at the boy, and say to whom he bore a resemblance, they at once declared, “Poor Percy -!” Several of the officers of the regiment were sent for. They came, and immediately, on seeing the boy, expressed an opinion that he was the child of the unfortunate officer whose name has been partially recorded. The poor boy, meanwhile exhibited some anxiety to return to his master. But he was detained and further questioned as to the manner in which he was treated. He confessed that his master was rather severe, but withal a very good man.
‘It was resolved to summon the Afghan dealer, and make him render an account of the boy and how he came possessed of him. For this purpose a messenger was dispatched, and enjoined to make haste.
‘The Afghan dealer came, and was cautioned that he must speak the truth; whereupon – as is the custom in India from one end to the other – he declared that he never spoke falsely, and that he would rather have his tongue torn out. This little preliminary over, the examination (which was conducted by the Major of the regiment, a very shrewd and clever man, and who, by the way, was distantly related to the unfortunate couple to whom the boy bore such a strong resemblance) commenced.
“Who is this boy?”
“He belongs to me.”
“Your son?”
“No.”
“Any relation of yours?”
“No.”
“Your slave?”
“Yes.”
“You bought him?”
“Yes.”
“Where?”
“Caubul.”
“When?”
“Four years ago.”
“From whom did you buy him?”
“A merchant.”
“His name?”
“Usuf Ooddeen.”
“What did you give for him?”
“Three camels.”
“Of what value?”
“Thirty rupees (3l) each.”
“The boy was cheap, then.”
“No.”
“How so?”
“He was young and sickly.”
“Did Usuf say where he got him from?”
“Yes.”
“Then tell me.”
“From a woman.”
“What woman?”
“A native of Hindostan.”
“An ayah?”
“Yes.”
“Was she his mother?”
“No.”
“Is she living?”
“No.”
“When did she die?”
“Eight years ago.”
“Where?”
“In Caubul.”
“Now tell us all you know about this boy.”
“I have answered all the Sahib’s questions; will the Sahib now answer a few of mine?”
“Yes.”
“Do you think you know who were his parents?”
“Yes.”
“Were they people of a distinguished family?”
“Yes.” (This question was answered rather proudly.)
“Of pure blood?”
“Yes.”
“But is the Sahib certain that this boy is the child of certain parents?”
“Yes.”
“Then, will the Sahib take him?”
“Yes.”
Here the poor boy placed his hands together, and supplicated the Major to let him remain where he then was, in the service of the Afghan dealer. Heedless of his interruption, which was soon silenced, the examination, or rather the conversation, as it now became, was continued:
“What will you give me for him?”
“What do you ask?”
“You must speak, Sahib.”
“One hundred rupees.”
“He cost me nearly that when he was very young and sickly.”
“Well, two hundred rupees.”
“No, Sahib. Half a lac of rupees would not purchase him.”
“But, my good man, slavery is not permitted in the British dominions, and we will detain the boy.”
“Against his will?”
“Yes.”
“On suspicion that he is born of European parents of distinction?”
“Yes.”
“Then I will give the boy his liberty; and if he then wishes to follow me, and you detain him, he is your prisoner instead of my slave.”
Here the boy again entreated the Major to spare him.
“Never mind that.”
“But suppose that I could prove to you that he is a child of a sergeant of the Queen’s thirteenth regiment of foot, and of his wife? what then? would you take the boy?”
“Yes.”
“You would?”
“Yes.”
“Then you shall have the boy. Many of your questions I answered falsely, on purpose. The true history of the child I will recount to you, and produce such proofs as I have in my possession. I vowed to God and to the Prophet that I never would sell the child, and I have kept my word. It will be a bitter grief to me to part with him; but for his own sake I will endure it.
“Usuf Ooddeen was my elder brother. He kept a shop in the bazaar at Caubul. This child was brought to him by a woman of Hindostan, who not only deposited him with the child, but a sum of money in gold mohurs and rupees, likewise a quantity of English jewelry, and her own gold and silver bangles. She represented to by brother that the child’s parents had been killed, and that she was afraid every European in Afghanistan would share the same fate. My brother knew the woman, that is to say, she had been a customer at his shop, and had purchased from him sundry articles of warm clothing for her employers and herself. After leaving the child and the money, and the jewelry, in all to the value of about four thousand rupees, she went her way, and never returned. It is most likely that she died suddenly of cold, live very many of the native servants of Hindostan, both male and female. The frost settled about their hearts, and they slept their lives away; or, if they escaped death, they lost their toes, fingers, ears or noses.
“When the British army was victorious, and affairs were in a somewhat settled state, my brother was most anxious to deliver up the child, the money and the jewels to the British authorities; but a number of his friends dissuaded him from so doing, on the ground that the bare possession of the child would place my brother’s life in jeopardy, by inducing a conclusion that he was the affrighted accomplice of murderers, assassins and thieves. I confess that I was one who entertained this opinion, and I shook my head whenever my brother repeated his desire. – Four or five years ago my brother died, and I, a wandering dealer, became the guardian of this boy (for whom I have a great affection), and the holder of his money, for which I care not, and which I have no desire to retain. He has traveled thousands and thousands of miles with me.
“He has been to Bokara, to Cashmere, all over the Punjah, to Mooltan, Scinde, all through the North-west provinces down to Calcutta, to Simlah, Mussooree, wherever the English have settled themselves in India; and I have done all in my power to expose him, in a quiet way, to the gaze of ladies and gentlemen in the hope that someday he would be recognized and restored to his proper position in life. Never, until now, has anyone been struck with his countenance, beyond casually remarking to me that he was a very pretty boy; certainly, no one ever seemed to have the slightest idea that he was born of European parents, and is a Christian; for he is not a Mussulman. Though he thinks he is a Mussulman, and says his prayers, and is very constant to all the observances of the Mussulman faith. Gentlemen, I am a wandering dealer from Afghanistan, but I am not destitute of good feeling and integrity, little as you may give credit to my assertions in this respect. Give me a proof that you know who were the child’s parents, and I am willing to restore him, and all that rightfully belongs to him, to your custody.”
“But are you not satisfied with my word? Never mind the money and the jewels – much as I should like to see the latter – all I require is this boy,” said the Mayor.
“Of course, the Sahib would not speak an untruth knowingly,” returned the Afhgan. “But I require some proof that the boy is the child of certain European parents.”
“Well, there is the likeness, the unmistakable likeness, that he bears to his father and his mother -”
“That will not do,” said the Afghan, interrupting the Major. “Can you write in the Persian character, Sahib?”
“Yes.”
“Then write the name of this boy’s father in the Persian character and let me see it.”
‘The Major did this, and handed it to the Afghan, who looked at the writing, smiled and said:
“What else? What was the Sahib’s nishan (crest)?”
“This,” said the Major, holding out the little finger of his right hand, upon which was a signet ring. “This was his nishan. We are of the same family, and the nishan is the same.”
‘The Afghan, having examined the crest, again smiled and said:
“What else?”
“What more do you want?” said the Major.
“Do not be impatient, Sahib,” said the Afghan. “The identification of a child, who may be heir to property, is not so light a matter as the purchase of a kitten. Did you know the child’s mother?”
“Yes,” said the Major. “She was also a relation of mine.”
“What kind of person was she? Was she handsome?”
“Very.”
“The color of her eyes?”
“Dark, - almost black.”
“And her hair?”
“Brown, the color of this lady’s” (pointing to the wife of my friend).
“If you see her likeness, in miniature, do you think you could recognize it?”
“If it were a faithful likeness, I could.”
‘The Afghan put his hand into the breast pocket of his chogah, and produced a greasy leather bag, into the mouth of which he inserted his finger and thumb, and presently produced a small tin box, round and shallow, which he very carefully opened. Having removed some cotton, he handed the box to the Major. All of us instantly recognized the features of the unfortunate lady who had perished by the side of her husband, in Afghanistan. Who could possibly forget that sweet feminine face of hers, which had been painted for her husband by one of the most distinguished miniature painters of the age? The production of the likeness in the presence of the boy (who appeared to take a little interest in what was going on,) had a sad effect upon the Major. He sat down upon a chair, covering his manly face with his hands, and wept bitterly.
“And do you know this, Sahib?” asked the Afghan, when the Major had somewhat recovered his violent emotion, placing in his hand poor Percy’s seal.
‘We all recognized the seal, the crest of which, of course, corresponded with the crest on the signet-ring of the Major.
“And this?” answered the Afghan, holding up a bracelet which we had seen Mrs. Perry wear many and many a time.
“And this?” holding up to our gaze a small brooch she used to wear constantly. And, amongst numerous other things, he exhibited to us a little pocket-book, in which she kept her memoranda, such as “November ninth. Cut the ends of my little boy’s hair. Sent mama a small portion. November twelfth. Had a long talk with the old ayah, who swore to me that she would ……. And I believe her, for she has been a good and constant creature to us, in our dangers and difficulties.”
“And this? and this? and this? and this?” said the Afghan, withdrawing from the leathern bag its entire contents, every article of which was instantly identified. “There, Sahib, take them all, and the boy, into your custody. The money, which was left with him, I will restore to you to-night. It is at present in the bazaar, in the charge of my camel, whom no one dare approach, except myself and this boy.”
Here a very extraordinary and painful, but perhaps natural, action occurred. The boy, who had been comparably passive, now broke out into a vehement expostulation, and spoke with a rapidity which was truly amazing, considering that he distinctly enunciated every syllable which he gave utterance. “What!” he exclaimed, “will you then leave me in the hands and at the mercy of these unbelievers? What have I done to deserve this?”
“Be quiet,” said the Afghan to the boy in a gentle tone of voice.
“How can I be quiet?” cried the boy, clenching his fists convulsively, and drawing himself up, whilst his eyes glared, and his nostrils dilated, with uncontrollable passion, and something like foam stood upon his crimson lips. There could be no doubt whose child he was, so wonderful in his wrath was the likeness that he bore to his father, who was very seldom provoked to anger, but who, when it did happen, was perplexed in the extreme; in short, a perfect demon until the paroxysm was over.
“Baba (child)!” said the Major, “listen to me.”
“Don’t talk to him now, Sahib,” said the Afghan, compassionately. “In his anger his senses always leave him, and he cannot hear what you say. Let him exhaust his fury upon me. He will be powerless presently.”
‘And so it was. After a brief while, the boy sat down on the carpet, gasped for breath, and was seemingly unable to move or speak. The lady of the house offered him a glass of water, but he shrunk back, and declined to receive it from her hand.
The Afghan took the Major aside, spoke to him in private, and then left the room. Here another very painful scene ensued. The boy, exhausted as he was, attempted to follow his late master; he was restrained, of course; whereupon he uttered the most heart-rending shrieks that ever I heard. The Major had him conveyed to his bungalow, where a room was set apart for him, and a servant and an orderly had him in their keeping. It was a month before the boy could be reconciled to his “fate,” as he called it; and soon afterwards arrangements were made for sending him home to his grandfather and grandmother, who are persons of a lofty position in life and very wealthy. They received him with extreme affection, and on the death of his grandfather, he will succeed to a title and an estate worth eleven thousand a-year. – The Afghan, who was very fond of the boy, corresponds with him regularly, and they exchange presents, as well as letters.
Theodore Parker on Douglas.
From his Speech in the Massachusetts Representatives’ Hall, Friday Evening, January 29, 1858.
“A Northern Democrat caters on the stage – an unwonted appearance. But it is no infant phenomenon: no stripling, who never appeared on any stage before, making his first essay by venturing on an anti-slavery party. It is an old stock actor – the Little Giant of many a tragedy. Mr. Douglas has broken with the Administration; the author of the Kanzas-Nebraska act is now undoing his own work; the inventor of ‘Squatter Sovereignty’ (or, if Cass be the inventor, Douglas has the patent) turns round and strikes the hand fed him with honors and applause. He has great personal powers of work, of endurance, immense ability to talk; all the arts of sophistry are at his command; adroit, cunning, far-sighted for an American politician – no man, I think, better understands the strategy of politics, and no man has been more immoral in its use. He has long been the leader of the Northern Democracy, and knows its instincts and its ideas; his hand familiar with the strings that move the puppets of his party. Amongst men not clerical, I have heard but one speaker lie with such exquisite adroitness and make the worse appear the better reason. He is the Senator holding his place on important committees; he is rich, in the prime of life, ambitious of power; he has abandoned drunkenness, and his native strength returns to his stout frame once more. Let us not disguise it – no mere politician can do the slave power such harm.
“But I have no more confidence now in Mr. Douglas than in 1854. The nature of the man has not changed, nor can it change; even his will is the same. No man has done us such harm. You know his public measures, his public speeches – the newspapers report all that; but his frauds, his insolent demeanor, his browbeating and violence towards the Republican Senators, you do not know – only the actual spectators understand such things. Do you remember, that after Mr. Sumner had made his last great speech, Mr. Douglas said, “Does the Senator want we should kick him?” You have not forgot that when Brooks made the attack upon Sumner, Douglas also was there, and did not interfere to prevent a continuance of the blows. He also was a part of the outrage. The man has not changed. If he were President, he would do as Buchanan does – only more so. If he were sure of his Senatorial office for six years to come, I think we would hear no more from him in the half of Kanzas. But his term expires in March of next year. He knows he cannot be re-elected, unless he changes his course. So he alters his measures, and provisionally favors freedom; not his principles, which are the loaves and fishes of power. I am sorry to hear Republicans express their confidence in him, and give him praise which leaves nothing to add to such men as Hale, Seward and Chase. I know it is said ‘any stone is good enough to throw at a dog;’ but this is a stone which will scale in its flight, veer off, and finally hit what you mean not to hurt, but to defend. Yet it is unexpected to find any individuality, of conduct or opinion, in the party. It is pleasant to see what a train of followers he has already, and to think that Democracy is not quite dead among ‘Democrats.’ He is fighting against our foes – that is an accident; it is not us he is fighting for, but only for Stephen A. Douglas, and, if he wins that battle, he cares not who his allies are, nor who his foes.”
Pursuing a Widow under Difficulties.
The Bucyrus (O.) Journal spins the following yarn, which, however faulty in its facts, is readable as a romance. The editor was prompted to “penetrate” it, by observing in a Pittsburgh paper the marriage announcement of a couple who formerly resided in Bucyrus. The yarn is reeled off in this fashion:
“Twelve years ago the bride was a young lady of twenty, the daughter of a wealthy merchant in Washington, Pa. In her father’s employ was a young man named Robert -, who, the young lady being bewitchingly beautiful, as in duty bound, fell desperately in love with her. She reciprocated the attachment, and they were betrothed. Unfortunately, the young lady’s father entered his protest against this pleasant arrangement, and accordingly the young people put off the happy day indefinitely. About a year afterward she received a most tempting proposal, which, urged by her father, she accepted, and to the eternal despair of poor Robert, was married. But alas for the poor bridegroom! Scarcely three months had elapsed when a kick from a vicious horse killed him. Robert consoled the widow, and determined at the end of the year or so to marry her. He had too much respect for her to press his suit immediately, and did not for fifteen months, when he proposed. To his horror, she informed him that she was already engaged, and that in three months more her second marriage would be consummated. Two years passed.
In the meantime, the widow and her husband had removed to Syracuse, N. Y., and Robert, possessed by some strange hallucination, followed them. That season the cholera swept that city, and among its victims was the second husband. Robert allowed a year to pass, and was on the point of urging his claims, when he received an invitation to her wedding. She was to be married to her late husband’s partner. Robert remonstrated. The lady assured him that her present step was not one of love, but purely of necessity. The partnership affairs of her late lamented were in such a state that settlement was impossible, and to save immense losses she had determined upon marrying the surviving partner. She assured him also that her sentiments towards him were unchanged, and that should she ever become a widow again, she would give him the preference. She was married, and in a short time removed with her third husband to Detroit, Michigan. But a fatality seemed to pursue her. Herself and husband were on board a steamer that was wrecked near Buffalo some years since. The husband perished, and she escaped only through the superhuman exertions of a friend who happened to be on board. This friend was young, unmarried, and his gallantry inspired such sentiments in the breast of the widow, that she married him before Robert had time to claim her. When he learned the state of affairs, he was somewhat indignant, but she told him the circumstances, and managed to satisfy him with the promise that if ever she became widowed again, she would most positively marry him. The lady with her fourth husband settled upon a farm near Bucyrus, while Robert moved to Mansfield that he might be near her.
In the course of the year they moved to Pittsburgh, where the husband went into the merchantile business on Liberty street, residing however, in Allegheny City. Robert soon followed them, and, finding employment, determined to watch the chances closely. One day he was passing the store of Mr. -, when he saw a terrible commotion. Rushing in he saw Mr. – a mangled corpse upon the floor. A cask of rice which was being hoisted had fallen and killed him instantly. He inquired if any one had been sent to acquaint his wife of the accident. Yes, the first clerk had just started. Looking once more at poor Mr. -, to make sure that he was perfectly dead, Robert started for Allegheny as fast as his legs could carry him. The first clerk was only a trifle ahead of him, and Robert, knowing the importance of time, from past experience, and fearing that the clerk had designs upon the widow, ran like an Indian. Side by side they ran until they reached the Hart street bridge, The clerk was obliged to stop to make change, while Robert, who paid toll by the year, passed without delay. He reached the home, and told his heart-rending news, and obliged a (???) pledge from the widow before the clerk arrived. This time she was true to her promise, and after a year had passed they were married. As all her husbands died ‘wealthy,’ Robert is very comfortably fixed. His history will show what perseverance will accomplish.”
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Quindaro Chin-do-wan
J.M. Walden…..Editor.
Saturday, April 3, 1858
W.F. Block, clerk of the Pacific R.R. mail steamer John H. D (???) has our thanks for late St. Louis papers.
D.N. Ga (???) obliging clerk of the “Union Line” steamer Silver H (???), has favored us with a full file of St. Louis dailies.
A.C. Carter, U.S. Express messenger will please accept our thanks for favors of late papers.
Gro. W. Harris, clerk of the Polar Star, we are indebted for late St. Louis and Eastern papers.
The Editor is still absent at the Constitutional Convention, and when he returns, the readers of the Chindowan must excuse the lack of editorial matter.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CONSITUTIONAL CONVENTION
FIFTH DAY
MONDAY, MARCH 29.—The Convention was opened by prayer by Rev. Mr. Hann.
The President appointed the following gentlemen of the Committee on Phraseology and Arrangements : Messrs. Lane, Ewing, Mitchell, Thacher and Henry J. Adams. Mr. Mitchell, chairman of the Committee on Bill of Rights, made their report, which was ordered to be printed.
Mr. Newton, chairman of the Committee on Amendments to the Constitution, made their report, and was disposed of in the same manner.
The chairman of the Committee on Public Institutions made their report.
The chairman of the Committee on Elections also made their report.
Gen. Lane offered the following:
Resolved, That all special and standing committees to report on or before the meeting of the Convention Tuesday morning. Carried.
Dr. Davis, of Leavenworth, offered the following:
Resolved, That the assumption by a constitutional convention of the power that the people cannot, at any time, alter, amend or abolish their constitution is at war with the principles of a Republican government, and subversive of liberty; therefore,
Resolved, That the Bill of Rights be so framed as to affirm the right of the people by their representatives in the General Assembly convened to alter, amend or abolish the constitution when the good of people require it.
Resolved, That the Committee on Elective Franchise be instructed to engraft a clause in the constitution to prevent the emigration and settlement of negroes and mulattoes within the Territory of Kanzas.
By Mr. Barr
Resolved, That the Committee on Apportionment be requested to take into consideration the expediency of providing for the commissioners of these counties having more than one representative to apportion their several counties into single districts.
The above resolutions were all referred to their several appropriate committees.
On motion adjourned until on o’clock P M.
Afternoon Sessions. –Gen. Lane, chairman of the Committee on Phraseology, reported that they had under considerations the article on Elections, and find it correctly enrolled.
Foster, of Lykins, offered the following:
Resolved, That the Committee on Judiciary, consider the expediency of forever prohibiting the formation of Grand Juries.
The chairman of the Committee on Legislative, made their report, which was referred to the Committee on Phraseology.
Mr. Thacher, of the Committee on Phraseology, presented the article “Amendments to the Consitution,” which report was adopted.
On motion of Gen. Lane, the article on Elections was taken up. The second Tuesday of October and the first Tuesday of November were named, and upon the final vote, the second Tuesday of October was decided upon. On motion, the report of the committee on elections was adopted.
On motion, the article on the Ordinance was taken up and read, which related to the disposal and grants of lands for Common Schools, Universities, Railroads, Seat of Government, (???)., a certain per (???).
Quite a lengthy discussion arose on the propriety of the State taxing the United States for lands.
On motion, the subject was referred to a select committee of five.
Adjourned until 8 o’clock A.M. Tuesday morning.
SIXTH DAY
TUESDAY, MARCH 30.—Convention called to order at 8 o’clock—the president in the chair. After prayer by Rev. Mr. Baldridge, the regular order was proceeded with. The reading of the journal was dispensed with.
Mr. Soule reported from committee schedule.
Mr. Barr asked time to prepare a minority report on the same.
On motion of Gen. Lane the rule was suspended and the report read before reference to the committee on Phraseology.
Mr. Allen introduced the following minority report from the committee on
Franchise:
The undersigned, minority of the committee, beg leave to say that they fully agree with the majority report in full, except in the first section, and wish to substitute “all white male citizens” instead of “all male citizens.”
Gen. Lane moved to (???) to a (???) committee of three.
Mr. Wood moved to lay on the table, which was kept.
Gen. Lane’s motion was then put and carried.
Mr. Mitchell reported from committee on apportionment, referred under the rule.
On motion of Gen. Lane the committee on Address were allowed until 7 P.M. to prepare their report.
Messrs. Ewing, Foster and Arny reported from committees on judiciary, jurisprudence and county and township officers.
Propositions were made to increase the number of Judges, which elicited discussion from Mr. Ewing, Lane and Plumb.
The propositions were disagreed to, and the report was then referred to the Committee on Phraseology.
Messrs. Hatterscheidt and Branscomb reported for committee on Finances and Taxation, and Executive.
Both reports were referred to the committee on Phraseology.
Mr. Lazalier as chairman of the special committee on Ordinance, reported back a substitute for the original report.
A discussion arose in regard to the preamble. Mr. Branscomb objected that it seemed to assert that the ownership of the soil was taken the Federal Government and vested in the State by virtue of its so becoming. He quoted from Kent’s report, and the speeches of Henry Clay, to prove that the General Government still maintained its proprietorship of the soil.
Mr. Foster said that if Kent was worth anything as authority, it clearly proved ownership to be vested in the State, by the recognition of sovereignty through admission into the Union. European governments once claimed the proprietorship over this continent by virtue of discovery and conquest. The Indian had but a possessory title. The American Union by virtue of its independence or by purchase became owners of the soil; so the State became owners of the soil within its borders. This be believed the legitimate deduction from Kent’s argument.
Mr. Newton moved that the report be laid over till printed—lost. The preamble was passed and the first section adopted. Several motions were made to lay over till printed, which finally prevailed on a motion of Gen. Lane.
Gen. Lane moved the article on election be put on its final passage. After considerable discussion, the first section, as follows “all elections shall be free and equal,” was amended on motion of Mr. Winchell, that “all elections shall be free to the qualified voters of the State,” by vote of 43 to 37.
On motion of Mr. Douglas, the section as amended was stricken out by acclamation. The third section was then amended by acclamation. The third section was then amended by the substitution of “the Tuesday after the first Monday in November,” in place of the second Tuesday in October, as the day for the general election. The article as amended was then adopted.
Mr. Adams, of Leavenworth then arose to a personal explanation. He stated in substance, that in withdrawing his name as a candidate for the Presidency of the Convention, he had meant to convey nothing detrimental to Thos. Ewing, whom he honored and esteemed, and that if his language, uttered under embarrassment, conveyed such an inference, it wronged his motives. He trusted this explanation would free him from any imputation which might be visited upon the hasty remarks made when he withdrew his name.
Mr. Goodin introduced the following:
Resolved, That the committee on Miscellaneous be requested to consider the rights of women, both as to the possession of property, real and mixed, separate form their husbands or other persons, and the equal rights of protection with the husband of their children during their minority.
It was so referred.
Committee on Phraseology reported back the Judiciary article. The report was taken up for consideration.
Convention adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION.—The Journal of Monday was read and adopted. The Chair appointed Messrs. Thacher, Harvey and Webster special committee on the minority report.
The reading of the Judiciary article was then continued. The sections were then adopted.
Mr. Foster moved to strike out the word “State” and inset the word “Commonwealth,” which was lost. The Judiciary article was then adopted, as published in another place.
The article on Amendments was taken up, amended and adopted as elsewhere published.
The committee on Remonstrance reported through their chairman, Mr. Winchell.
The report was adopted by acclamation:
Gen. Lane moved the following:
Resolved, That the committee on Remonstrance be instructed immediately to forward to Marcus J. Parrott, a copy of said remonstrance, duly signed by said committee, and certified by the President and Secretary of the Convention.
Carried.
Mr. Arny introduced the following:
Resolved, That the committee on Miscellaneous matter be instructed to report a section requiring that in all cases where it shall be necessary to sell any of the land granted by Congress, said sales shall not be made without one year’s notice through publication in county or counties where the lands lie, and an advertisement in two or more central newspapers in the State, and there shall be a valuation of said lands by disinterested persons, and no lands shall be sold at a less price than the valuation.
The motion was then adopted and referred to the committee named.
The committee on Phraseology reported back the article on militia.
A discussion arose on the section excusing members of religious persuasions who have conscientious scruples against bearing arms for militia duty.
On motion of Mr. Soule, the words “members of religious persuasion” were stricken out, leaving it “all who have conscientious scruples,” which was finally carried. Messrs. Soule, Pillbury, Harvey, and Walden advocated the amendment, and Messrs. Ritchie and Hatterscheidt opposed it.
The article was adopted as amended.
Mr. Winchell introduced a minority report on counties and county and township officers. Referred to committee on Phraseology.
Mr. Ewing for that committee reported article on public debt. Discussion ensued, on allowing the State to borrow five instead of one hundred thousand as the limitation. Messrs. Montheith and Winchell favored the larger sum, and Messrs. Wordworth, Winans and Fish opposed the amendment, which was finally lost. The report was carried as a whole.
Mr. Winchell, from committee on Phraseology, reported “bill of rights” to the Convention.
A discussion arose on the first section. The following amendment, introduced by Mr. Walden, was carried:
“And the right of all men to the control of their persons is prior to, and above all Constitutional sanction.”
The following section: “The right of trial by jury shall be inviolate,” was amended by Mr. Winchell as follows: “and shall extend to persons of every description.”
Further discussion arose on the subject of a Sunday proviso, requiring the observance of Sunday as a day of public worship.
Mr. Mitchell offered a resolution to that effect, which was opposed by Messrs. Barr, Pillsbury and Walden, and supported by Messrs. (???) and Branscomb.
Mr. Walden offered an amendment to the effect that the Legislation may make a Sunday law, if the people require it.
Pending the discussion, the Convention adjourned till 7 PM.
EVENING SESSION –On the reassembling of the Convention the Bill of Rights was taken up.
After considerable discussion the Convention substituted the following introduced by Gen. Lane, for the amendment of the first section, in place of the amendment adopted this afternoon.
“And the right of all men to the control of their own persons, exists prior to law and is inalienable.”
Mr. Wood introduced the following:
“That the right of each individual to a portion of the soil is as inalienable as that of life.”
Mr. Barr made an able and eloquent argument in defence of the principle involved in the resolution.
On motion of Gen. Lane the resolution was referred to a special committee.
Mr. Blake introduced the following, which was carried:
Resolved, That a printed copy of the able and eloquent address reported to this Convention by Mr. Winchell, as Chairman of Committee on Remonstrance, against the adoption by Congress, of the Lecompton Constitution, through the aid of Federal bribery and corruption, be sent to James Buchanan, each member of the Federal Cabinet, the Governors of the different States, and all Representatives in Congress who may favor or support Lecompton usurpation.
Resolved, That a copy of the above resolution be sent with the Remonstrance.
Mr. Ewing introduced, from the Committee on Phraseology, the article on Legislature.
Several motions were made to adjourn, but were all voted down, the convention seeming to be determined to push the business, so as to be able to adjourn at an early day.
Mr. Roberts and Mr. Barr introduced majority and minority reports from the miscellaneous committee.
Mr. Adams reported from committee on Banks and Incorporations. Both reports were referred to the committee on phraseology.
The Article on Legislature was taken up. Mr. Walden moved to amend the Article so as to compel the Legislature, to apportion the representation by single districts.
Messrs. Ewing, Walden and Barr favored the amendment in speeches.
After some other unimportant amendments, the convention adjourned at 2 o’clock this morning, to 8 o’clock.
SEVENTH DAY
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 81.—Pursuant to adjournment, the Convention met at 8 AM—the President in the chair.
The special order being the schedule committees report, it was taken from the table.
A resolution was adopted limiting speeches to ten minutes each.
After an animated debate, relative to the 2d and (???) section of the (???), which in explicit terms, recognized that all laws of Kanzas Territory should be (???) until repeated by the State Legislature, they were stricken out and the (???) section referred to the committee on Phraseology.
Section providing for the (???) of the constitution, the election of officers, and the transmission of the instrument to Congress, were passed.
A warm discussion ensued upon the following section:
“Provided this constitution shall be ratified by the people, then, upon the admission of Kanzas into the Union as a State, the constitution shall be in full force, the State officers shall immediately enter upon the performance of their duties, and the Governor shall immediately, by proclamation, convene the General Assembly.”
Mr. Winchell offered the following as an addition, and moved its adoption:
“And if Kanzas shall have been admitted previous to said ratification, then shall this constitution be in force immediately upon said ratification.”
The discussion upon this question was kept up until the evening session when the provision as reported was adopted, the amendment having been withdrawn.—Messrs. Thacher, Walden, foster, Pillsbury, Griffith, Newton, Judge Conway, Barr, Hattershcheidt, Winans, Douglass, and Plumb spoke in favor of the amendment.
Messrs. Davis, Ewing, Roberts, McCauslin and Wood spoke against it.
Messrs. Adams, Goodnow and Gen. Lane favored the original proposition.
EVENING SESSION.—The Convention met a 7 P.M. President in the chair.
On motion, the special order was laid on the table.
The 31st of December was appointed for the annual meeting of the General Assembly, and first of January named for the commencement of the official year.
The section upon which the discussion arose, was adopted by acclamation without amendment.
A lively discussion ensued on the mode of locating the Capital. Mr. Ewing’s substitute, proposing to submit the question to the people, and instructing the first Legislature to make arrangements to the effect, was adopted. This measure reflects great honor on Mr. Ewing.
Reports on Corporations, Jurisprudence and Elective Franchise, occupied the Convention till the wee small hours when an adjournment was effected to 8 o’clock Thursday morning.
Remonstrance
Of the Constitutional Convention against the Passage of the Lecompton Constitution.
This Remonstrance being read, the following Resolution was unanimously passed by the Convention:
Resolved, That a printed copy of the able and eloquent address reported to this Convention by Mr. Winchell, as chairman of the committee on Remonstrance, against the adoption, by Congress of the Lecompton Constitution, through the aid of Federal bribery and corruption, be sent to James Buchanan, each member of the Federal Cabinet, the Governors of the different States, and all Representatives in Congress who may favor or support the Lecompton usurpation.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States:
The Convention now in session in the city of Leavenworth, for the purpose of framing a State Constitution according to the provisions of a law passed by the Territorial Legislature of Kanzas, at its last session, has charged the undersigned with the solemn duty of remonstrating with your honorable body against the passage of an act declaring the instrument known as the Lecompton Constitution to be the organic law of the State of Kanzas.
We shall not attempt, at this late day, to enumerate in detail, the causes or arguments which render it impossible for the people of Kanzas to acknowledge the banding effect of that instrument. These causes are now matter of historical record; and those arguments are already before your honorable body and the world. But as a duty which we owe to our constituents, and with a resolute hope which knows not discouragement, we make, in their name, a last solemn appeal to the Tribunal which has even been deaf to our prayers, and shall plainly and briefly present the facts which give character to this issue, and show why a loyal people under a professionally Democratic Government, are forced to the very verge of revolution.
We remonstrate, then, against the approval of the Lecompton Constitution by the Federal Congress, on the following grounds.
1. It is not the act of the people of Kanzas.
2. It has received from them a stern and overwhelming condemnation at the ballot-box, by a majority which leaves no room for doubt.
3. Its origin was marked by events of such atrocity, and its consummation signalized by such glaring frauds, as must ever disgrace the records of the State it shall create; and that people must inevitably be demoralized, who are forced to the acceptance of such unworthy precedents in place of those glorious traditions of liberty which should illuminate the early history of every republican government.
4. The very existence of this Convention is conclusive evidence of the popular will. After its close, the result of its labors will be submitted to a vote of the whole people for approval or rejection. Until that decision is made, we earnestly trust that Congress will give us respite fro the sentence it has threatened to pronounce. No just cause exists for this unprecedented haste. The people are at length in the possession of a government which they have so modified as to render it endurable; and appeal, with every argument of expediency and justice, to be permitted to retain that government; until, in the exercise of their acknowledged rights, they shall be fit to replace it with one of their own creation and choice.
5. Congress cannot force a government upon an unwilling people, without an assumption of principles foreign and antagonistic to the fundamental law of the nation; and the exercise of an authority subversive of the chief principles of our national freedom. That all governments derive their (???) powers from the consent of the government is an axiom of American liberty, older than the Constitution itself. That Congress may admit new States into the Union, is a constitutional admission of this principle, which leaves without warrant all exercise of compulsory power. No State can be admitted, except upon application: and the people of Kanzas have never applied, with the Lecompton Constitution. The one argument in favor of that instrument, is, its technical regularity in the steps taken for its formation, at the same time that the popular will was frustrated by conspiracy and fraud. We will not believe that the Congress of the United States is prepared to ignore all the beneficent principles of law by a dogmatic assertion that its sole virtue exists in a mere regularity of form, and that no consideration is due to its true spirit and intent.
6. We rely, therefore, upon the representatives of an intelligent and virtuous people to select that policy, which, in view of the extraordinary circumstances, is best calculated to protect the sacred principles of popular liberty, and avert the calamities of civil discord. The people of Kansas are the descendants of a race, whose freedom has been transmitted as an invaluable heir-loom for the inheritance of their children. They are inspired by their convictions and their impulses, and by the glorious memories of the past, maintain unflinchingly to the end, a struggle which they believe is to determine the triumph of freedom or of tyranny in the Republic. They have in themselves a courage which no manifestations of power can intimidate, and a consciousness of right which no political sophistries can confuse; and they possess a material strength, increased a hundred fold by the Constitutional bulwarks behind which it is entrenched. Their sufferings have won for them the active sympathies of a nation, too jealous of its liberties to see their barriers broken down by the exercise of illegal powers by its representatives and its rulers. Against all external foes, the Federal Government is strong to invincibility; but opposed to such resistance as the people of Kanzas can offer this usurpation, all its vast appointments will but serve to render more manifest its utter and absolute impotency to the enforcement of its tyrannical resolves. The Federal Government cannot conquer the people of Kansas, because it ought not—Let it, then, pause for reflection before taking the irrevocable step. Let it hesitate long before invoking, by the exercise of illegal and tyrannical powers, that fate which always destroys those who conspire against the liberties of a free and enlightened people. Let it retrace those steps which have advanced the nation to the brink of dissolution. Let it secure to the people of Kanzas those rights which all parties have so often and so solemnly guarantied, and thus turn back upon the political dial the shadow which now portends ruin and disaster to the institutions of our common country. Let it recollect that its power is of, and from the people; and by dealing justly with Kanzas, let it add one more column to the proud array, which is the strength, as it is the glory of the Confederation.
J.M. WINCHELL,
T. DWIGHT THACHER,
J.S. EMERY,
J.M. WALDEN,
CHAS. A. FOSTER,
Leavenworth, K.T., Mar 30, 1858.
First Groan from a Southern Suicide.
The Richmond South send south sends forth the following terrible groan at King Calhoun’s recent decree.
“Since the appearance of Calhoun’s letter to the Washington Union, we have has no hope of a Pro-slavery victory in Kanzas. Despite the elaborate ambiguity of the epistle, it was sufficiently evident that the writer intended to play the South false, and to deliver Kanzas into the hands of the Abolitionists. We did suppose, nevertheless, that he would attempt to save appearance, and with that view would affect to yield to the compulsion of some irresistible evidence of fraudulent contrivance by the Pro-slavery party. Indeed, he said as much in his letter to the Union, but an eager solicitude for the favor of Black Republicanism got the better of his discretion, and he has given certificates of election to the Abolitionists, before the receipt of the testimony upon which he pretends to suspend his judgment.
“To be sure it was very simple in us to expect anything good of an individual who has cultivated the instincts of a native New Englander by the arts of a Northwestern demagogue. We should have known better than to trust the destiny of Kanzas to the honor of a Yankee adventurer. That he would avail himself of the advantages of his position, in such manner as to aggrandize his personal importance, and so command the highest price for his principles, was an obvious suggestion of common sense. Alas the too confiding South.”
Confessions of a Lecompton Delegate.
The Vicksburg (Miss) Whig given the following extract of a letter, dated Feb. 24, 1858, from one of the Delegates to the Lecompton Convention, who finds that region too warm for him, to a resident of Vicksburg. It speaks for itself.
“My reason for leaving, I think, is a good one, I cannot stay any longer. I have been, as every one must be, identified with (???). I, unfortunately for my future r prospects in Kanzas, have taken an active and rather premium part. And now, to confess the truth and shame the devil, we the Pro-slavery men, cannot expect any favors of the d----d Abolitionists; for, although we have been in a minority even since I cam to Kanzas, we have denied this, to prevent discouraging emigration from the South, and have bullied and swindled them in our elections, until even I admit they have a right to feel outraged. Today they outnumber us as least four or fine to one. The disproportion is too great for me to fight any longer—the more so front the fact that the ensuring spring’s emigration will swell their majority to probably eight or ten to one; for our men are leaving daily, and theirs are pouring in.
Regent Calhoun’s Letter
WASHINGTON CITY, March 10, 1858.
Editor Washington Star:
(???)—As there has been great anxiety to learn the result of the late election for members of the State Legislature, under the Kansas Constitution now before Congress, I think it proper to state that recent information, through Governor Denver and others, leaves o doubt that the returned vote from the “Delaware Crossing” precinct, in Leavenworth county, should be rejected, and that certificates of election should be issued without reference to the vote of that precinct.
A month ago I was put in possession of a newspaper containing what purported to be the affidavits of the judges of election at that precinct; and, in a communication to the Union, I immediately stated that if the facts contained in said affidavits were presented to me in a n authentic and reliable form, I should be governed by them in determining the reply to my letter to Gov. Denver, yet, from various sources of information. I am left in no doubt as to the statements of the judges of election at that precinct; and I shall, therefore, issue the certificates of election to the persons having the highest number of votes in Leavenworth county, irrespective of the ‘Delaware Crossing’ precinct.
I regret to add that this decision will give the control of Kanzas to a party which I view as the enemy of the peace and good order, the constitution and laws of the Union.
To the following persons, elected in the several senatorial and representative districts of Kanzas, certificates of election will accordingly issue:
SENATE
1st Dist.,--Doniphan County-Tennant.
2d do Atchinson—J.S. Herrford.
3d do Doniphan and Atchison—R.S. Kelly
4th do Leavenworth—C. Vaughan, G. Sparks, C. Chadwick.
5th do Brown, Nemaha and Pottowattomie—A. Johnson
6th do Riley, Marshall, Dickinson and Washington—Emory Hunting.
7th do Jefferson and Calhoun—A.G. Patrick.
8th do Johnson—A. Paine, E.S. Wilkinson.
9th do Lykins, Anderson and Franklin—H. H. Williams.
10th do Lynn—C. A. Hamilton.
11th do Bourbon and McGee—Blake Little.
12th do Douglas—R. Morrow, W.S. Boonifield.
13th do Shawnee—W. Oakley.
14th do Dorn, Allen. &c—J.P. Cox.
15th do Richardson, Davis, Wise, Butler, Hunter, &c—F. R. McCurdy.
Yours respectfully, J. CALHOUN
THE LEVIATHAN.—It is estimated that the total cost of completing her fixings, putting on board stores, etc, and making the Leviathan in all respects ready for sea, will not exceed 12,000 pounds, and that the time required will not exceed beyond the month of July. It has been proved that eight anchors are not sufficient to hold her at moorings during only a half gale, and she has been supplied with ten five at the stem and five at the stern. The masts are being made at Millwall; six in all, three square-rigged; and three rigged with fore and aft sails. They will all be composed of plates of wrought iron, an inch thick, and riveted together in the same manner as the sides of the ship, or a steam boiler of the strongest description. They will vary from 180 to 170 feet from the keel to the trunk; each will be 3 ft. 4 in. in diameter at the deck, the weight varying from 30 to 40 tons, exclusive of yards and rigging. In case of in becoming necessary to cut away the masts, an apparatus working by mean so of a powerful screw is made to compress the two sides together in such a manner as to completely crush them in, and let them fall over the sides immediately. All the main and topmast yards of the square-rigged masts will also be of iron plates. The main yard will be 130 feet long, and lighter than if made of wood. As there is no deck large enough at the entrance to take in the Leviathan when she needs cleaning, she will have to be “gridironed:” that is, run aground on rows of piles along the Mersey’s side for the purpose, and the tide, of course, will leave her dry at each low water.
ANOTHER HOTEL TRAGEDY.—The Plymouths (Illinois) Hotel was destroyed by fire a few days since, the circumstances of which are shocking enough. The owner, Mr. Wilson, was in bed when the fire broke out—his wife, two children and a sister lying of the floor, on mattresses. In the night the mattresses caught fire by some means, and Mrs. Wilson, awaking, found her own and her sister’s nightdresses’ were in flames. Mrs. Wilson caught up her babe and made good her escape, while her sister rescued the eldest child. After they had escaped—they in their fright had forgotten or supposed Mr. W. had got out uninjured, but such in a very few moments proved not to have been the case. The flames in their room now spread so rapidly that it was impossible to obtain ingress to that part of the building. After the whole building was destroyed, nothing left but the ashes and, burning embers, the citizens commenced to search for the body. They found it in the morning, with the head burnt entirely froth his shoulders, his arms at the elbows, and his legs at the ankle joints. The body presented a most horrible appearance. It appears that wherever the clothing covered the body it was preserved from the flames. It is generally supposed the Mr. W. suffocated from the smoke before the flames reached him.—Cin. Eng.
QUINDARO MARKET.
Saturday, April 3, 1858.
Reported weekly for the Quindaro Chinadowan
By William Laming, corner of Kanzas Avenue and Fifth St.
Flour, per (???)….$3.25
Corn Meal, per bushel…..75
(???), per lb….10
(???), per lb…10
Shoulders, per lb….8
Lard, per lb….12
Butter, per lb….25
Sugar, Brown, per lb….14
Sugar, Crushed, per lb….16
Rice, per lb…8 ½
Coffee, Rio, per lb….11
Tea, Young Hyson, per lb…80
Tea, Imperial, per lb….80
Saleratus, per lb…10
Tobacco, per lb….30 @ 75
Raisins, per lb…40
Figs, per lb…25
Almonds, per lb….35
Candy, Rock, per lb….40
Candy, assorted, per lb…30
Powder, per lb….50
Shot, per lb….10
Lead, per lb….10
Candles, Star, per lb….30
Candles, Mould, per lb….15
Soap, per lb….10
Starch, per lb….15
Tar Tar Acid, per lb….75
Cream Tarter, per lb….50
Soda, per lb….10
Ginger, per lb….20
Pepper, per lb….20
Allspice, per lb….20
Eggs per dozen….15
White Lead per Keg….3.00
Molasses per gallon….1.00
Linseed Oil per gallon….1.25
Sweet Oil per gallon….1.50
Olive Oil per doz….9.00
Spirits Turpentine, per gallon….1.50
Vinegar Cider, per gallon….30
Alcohol, per gallon….1.00
Brandy Puresignet, per gallon….3.00
Wine, Port, old, per gallon….4.00
Wine, Sweet Malaga, per gallon….1.50
Wine, Sherry, per gallon….2.00
Bay Rum, per gallon….2.50
Rose Water, per gallon….1.50
Lime Juice, per gallon….1.50
Nails, assort’d, per Keg….5.00
Glass, 8—10, per box, 50 ft….3.00
Glass, 10—12, per box, 50ft….3.25
Glass, 10—14, per box, 50 ft….3.50
Glass, 12—16, per box 50 ft…..3.50
Glass, 24—30, per box, 50 ft….7.50
Apples, winter, per bushel….1.00
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE.
The Subscriber begs leave to thank his numerous friends for the liberal patronage he has received, and having entered into copartnership with J. Bedbury, late of New York City, hopes by prompt attention to business to merit a continuance of their favor. W.S.D.
Brown. W.S.D. Brown. J.M. Bedbury
BROWN & BEDBURY
Masons, Plasterers, & Paper Hangers
Are prepared to attend to all kinds of business in their line.
General Jobbing and country work solicited.
Quindaro, March 29th, 1858.
TAKE NOTICE
There will be a meeting of the Kansas Avenue Grading Company, in Shephered & Henry’s store, at 2 P.M., Monday 5th April for the purpose of distributing the lots. By order Board.
R.M. RICHMOND, Pres’t
W.J. McCows, Sec’y
Quindaro, April 2d, 1858.
FAIR WARNING
I have lost on the Town Plot of Quindaro, a certificate for two Shares, No.’s fifty-four and fifty-five (54 & 55) in the city of Quindaro, issued to S C Pomeroy, and endorsed by him in blank. The Quindaro Company are daily notified not to issue deeds for said Shares by any assignment on, or to any holder of said certificate, or to any person not holding a due separate assignment or transfer from said Pomeroy.
M.B. Newman, Ag’t of S C Pomeroy
Quindaro, April 3d, 1858.
Removal!
W.J. McCown has removed his store in to his building 165, Main Street, where he hopes to see all his old friends with pockets full of cash, as he has vetoed the Credit Business. Friend or foe, don’t ask me to trust! Those indebted will please pay, or risk the visit of an Officer. Quindaro, April 1858.
List of Letters Remaining in the Post Office at Quindaro. K.T., April 1st, 1858.
A
Allen, S.
Anderson, I.C.
B
Braman, D.—2
Blake, C.
Bishop, W.
C
Carpenter, H.C.
Cochran, A.
Clark, S.P.
Cooper, D.—2
F
Fitzsimmons, Wm.
G
Gray, R.P.—3.
McGunn, J.
Gunning, B.
H
Hancock, H.A.—1
Hick, J.
Hargan, O.
Hathaway, R.
Herrion, J.P.
Hemley, ------
L
Leneve, J.S.—2
Lang, A.S.
Lang, S.
Lockhart, J.
O
Orsburn, D.
Otis, S.F.—2
P
Peek, H.N.—2
Peck, M.M.
Pauli, L.
Parkhurst, D.C.
S
Stockinger, J.—2
Sikellby, W.
Schall, H.
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Taylor, G.
Talley, (?).J.
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Vamblin, W.
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Webb, W.J.
Williams, O.T.
While, J.A.
Persons calling for any of the above letters will please say advertised. C.S. Parker, P.M. Quindaro K.T., April 3d, 1858.
Ohio State and Union Law College. This Institution has been removed to Cleveland, Ohio. Degrees are legally conferred and Students upon Graduating may be admitted to practice.
For (???) address, at Cleveland, (???). M.A. King, Sec’y
Quindaro Nursery. The undersigned will be prepared in season for Spring planting, to fill orders for the choicest varieties of apple, pear, peach and other fruit trees. Also, Ornamental trees, Grapes, (???). Enquire of Alfred Gray. J.A. White. Quindaro March 18, 1858.
A new stock of Groceries, just received by William Lanning for sale at the Corner of Fifth Street and Kansas Avenue. N.O. Sugar, Coffee, Cheese, and a large supply of general Groceries, fresh from St. Louis. Quindaro, March 20, 1858.
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Quindara Chin-do-wan.
Official Paper for the City of Quindaro.
Saturday, April 3, 1858.
LOCAL DEPARTMENT
CONDUCTED BY…Frank A. Root.
J.R. Dudridge, General Newspaper Agent Corner of Olive and Main streets, St. Louis, Mo. is authorized to receive Advertisements and Subscriptions for the Chindowan.
Rate of Advertising.
One square, one insertion,…$1.00
One square, two insertions,…1.50
One square, one month,…2.50
One square, six months,…6.00
One Column, one insertion,…10.00
One Column, one month,….20.00
One Column, six months…50.00
One Column, one year,…80.00
Ten lines constitute a Square.
Meteorological Record, kept by Dr. Budington, at his Office, No. 1, Kanzas Avenue, Quindaro.
8A.M. 12 P.M. 8 P.M.
Saturday Mar. 27, 54 63 44
Sunday Mar. 28, 50 65 56
Monday Mar. 29, 60 ½ 67 61
Tuesday Mar. 30, 49 49 48
Wednesday, Mar. 31 52 60 47 ½
Thursday, Apr. 1, 45 ½ 63 48
Friday, Apr. 2, 69 76 66
Read the new advertisements
Mr. F. Kl(???) has completed the second story of his large stone building on the Levee.
The Crusader of Freedom is shortly to be removed from Doniphan to Leavenworth City.
An effort is being made for the erection of another large Hotel on Kanzas Avenue, in this city, at a cost of $12,000.
The steamer Asa Wilgus was at our landing on Monday morning and discharged over twenty tons of freight for this city.
The Meteor passed up today on her first trip of the season and left several thousand feet of lumber at this place, for P.H. Woodward.
All who are in want of a clean “shave” should not forget to call at Mr. Menser’s office on Fifth street, in the rear of the Quindaro House.
We refer our readers to the advertisement of BROWN & BADBURY in another column. All who are in want of a good job of work in their line, will do well to patronize them.
Our farmers are busily engaged this fine weather tilling the soil and putting in their crops. This season is some six weeks earlier than last year and they may look for an early harvest.
Mr. ALFRED ROBINSON starts a daily line of (???) between the city and Lawrence on Monday April 5th. All who desire to go to the interior of the Territory will find it to their advantage to start from this place.
A large Car and Machine Shop is expected to be erected in this city the coming summer by Judge J W Warner of L(?)gansport, Ind. We understand that the machinery has been shipped and will shortly (???) here.
REMOVED—W.J. McCows has removed his stock of Dry Goods and Groceries to his (???)stand on Main street, which he has been (???) up, and is now ready to wait on all who may favor him with their patronage. See advertisement.
THE WEATHER—Last Tuesday was a gloomy day. It commenced raining in the morning and continued all day and night. Wednesday the sun shone buy very little, but on Thursday it shone warm and bright, and prospects are now flattering for a spell of fine weather.
WESTERN ARGUS.—The second number of this new paper has reached us, bearing date Wyandott City, April 1st. It is a continuation of the Citizen, which has been suspended for a few months past. The paper comes neatly printed, with J. E. Bennett, and P. S. Post. Editors—The politics of the “Argus” will be Democratic.
ARRIVALS.—On Monday morning last, Mr. G. E. Upson returned from Marion, (???) with his family, where he has been the past winter. He now intends to make his future residence in this city.
Mr. E. P. STRONG, of College Hill, O. returned at the same time, and intends to take up his residence here.
We would remind our citizens that the season for setting fruit tress, has fully come, and those who desire to supply themselves with a superior variety, should improve the opportunity now offered, to do so. See advertisement of Jas A. WHITE. Enquiry may be made of ALFRED GRAY, Enq.
The steamer “U.S.” passed up a few days since, bound for Nebraska City, heavily loaded with Government freight and recruits for the Utah Expedition. The government depot has heretofore been at Leavenworth City, but owing to the fact that Leavenworth is becoming a strong and popular Free state town, the depot has been changed to a “National Democratic” hole.
HARPER’S MAGAZINE.—The April No of this splendid work is now on our table. It is filled, as usual, with a large amount of choice reading matter, and in addition to this, contains upwards of seventy-five engravings. To all who wish to subscribe for a magazine, we can cheerfully recommend “Harper’s.” Terms $3 per year in advance. Address Harper & Brothers, Franklin Square, New York City.
Shawnee Lands.
The Shawnee Lands are now open for settlement, and comprise the best lot of land in Kanzas. Come, you that are homeless, and obtain a good farm for $1.25 per acre. The above mentioned lands are directly south of Quindaro, and distant (???)teen miles. This is the only opportunity to obtain lands near the Missouri River.
Quindaro Literary Association.
The next regular meeting of this Association, takes place next Tuesday evening, at “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” The Cradle of Progress will be read and a discussion take place. The public are invited to attend.
Temperance Meeting.
The friends of temperance in Quindaro, met at the Congregational Church last evening. The meeting was called to order by W. S. D. Brown. Addresses were made by Mrs. C. I. H. Nichols, W. O. A(???), J. W. Cooper, and others.
Adjourned to next Friday evening, April 9th.
The friends of temperance in Quindaro, are earnestly requested to attend.
SEEDS FOR 1858.
We are now prepared with a full and complete stock of FIELD, GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS. Of the new crop, to supply any demand wholesale and retail, on the very best of terms.
Our stock is NEW (as we do not consign seeds and take non back to mix up again), and much of it grown under our own directions in this State. Our stock of European Seeds is imported directly by ourselves from the most reliable growers in England and France.
We feel confident no better advantages to the public can be offered than we can give, and we cordially invite an examination of our stock before purchasing. Our stock consists in part of Spring Wheat, Barley, Corn, Peas, Beans, (???)., a very large variety of Garden Seeds, and a full assortment of Flower Seeds of choice varieties. Also, 150 bushels pure China Sugar Cane Seed.
Constantly on hand a large assortment of Agricultural and Horticultural Machine and Implements.
Full priced seed and implement catalogues sent upon receipt of stamp to pay postage.
HENRY D. EMERY & CO. 204 Lake Street, Chicago. 34-3ms.
WAGON MAKING AND BLACKSMITING.
H.J. FAIRBANKS & WINCHLER,
No. 46, N street,
Quindaro,….KANZAS
Have a good supply of excellent stock on hand and are prepared to do all kinds
of work in their line in a good and substantial manner. All orders promptly
attended to.
Repairing neatly done.
Wagons constantly on hand for sale. Quindaro, March 6,1858. 38-6ms
UNION HOUSE
OLATHE, K.T.
J. B. WHITTIER….Proprietor.
This Hotel has been thoroughly refurnished, and has such accommodations as will
ensure the comfort of guests.
Prompt and attentive hostlers have care of the stables. 39
For Sale or Rent.
The Neat and Convenient House, with three Lots, No. 35 U Street, will be sold
cheap and on reasonable terms. For further information enquire of T.B.
SADINTON, March 13, 1858—39 On the Premises.
J. BOLES, Ambrotype & Photographic ARTIST
Gov. Robinson’s Building,
LAWRENCE,…..KANZAS,
Is prepared to execute likenesses in the best style of the Art, having fitted up
his rooms in the most approved manner, in order to insure success, and
please his patrons. Feb 20, 1858. 36
WANTED. A man to do the out-door work at a Hotel in an interior town. Also, a
young WOMAN to do House Work and Cooking. None but working people desired.
Apply to J. M. WALDEN, Esq., at the Chindowan Office. March 6, 1858. 38-2w.
BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTORY. No. 17….O Street, Quindaro, K T.
P.C. MUHLEBACH. 16-6ms.
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS AT Wholesale and Retail.
The Undersigned, having taken the Store House of SIMPSON & MACAULAY, with the intention of keeping constantly on hand, and for sale, a general assortment of Groceries and Provisions, and such other articles as are wanted. He has now on sale. 50 Bbls. Flour. Superfine and Extra. Thirty-five Boxes Soap, No. 1 Premium and Era(???) (no ???). THIRTY BOXES CANDLES, Star and Extra Tallow. 10 Boxes Tobacco. Also, Teas, Coffee, Sugar, Mo(???). I have on the way a general assortment of LEATHER, Genuine Hamburg Cheese, Prime New York State Butter. A. TUTTLE. 20.
RUSSEL’S FIRE & WATER PROOF PATENT MASTIC ROOFING ON CANVASS.
THIS Roofing is applicable to steep or full Roofs, Steam Boat Decks, Rail Road Cars. Foundries. It is Fire Proof, will not crack or run, will wear under foot, and is adapted to Roofs of every description. It can be put on over old shingles, tin and metal roofs without removing the same.
This roofing is desirable on account of its low cost, easy application, great durability, and exact adaptation to any climate, by its expansion and contraction through the influence of heat and cold. It will unquestionably by far excel any Roofing now in use, Tin and Slate not excepted.
The undersigned have purchased and full and exclusive right of manufacturing and vending the above roofing for the Territory of Kanzas, and are now prepared to execute all orders with promptness and dispatch.
Town and County rights for sale.
For further particulars inquire of the subscribers.
SHEPHERD, HENRY & CO.
Quindaro, K. T., May 28, 1857.
THE PEOPLES VARIETY STORE, No. 38, Kanzas Avenue.
A.C. STROCK would to call the attention of the citizens of Quindaro and vicinity to his Stock of Goods, consisting of a general assortment of, Dry Goods, GROCIERIES, BOOTS, SHOES, HAT, CAPS, READY MADE CLOTHING.
DRESS GOODS & BONNETS together with all the variety of Domestic Goods usual to the Trade. HARDWARD AND CUTLERY. Also, CARPENTERS’ TOOLS, and general assortment of DRUGS & MEDICINES, Paints, Oils and Dye Stuffs, Glass Ware, Window Glass, Fine Tobacco and Sugars, together with the usual variety of articles usually found in that line of business.
A.C. STROCK, Quindaro, May 4, 1857.
To Newspaper Men. The Proprietors of a new interior town, in Kanzas, with very flattering prospects, wish to make arrangements for the establishments of a Weekly Newspaper. They would prefer to contract for the removal to it of some newspaper office and subscription list already established in one of the older States. To an active man of the right st(???), who wishes to settle permanently, and build himself up in the new country, they will give liberal inducements.
Address with references and full particulars.
A. D. RICHARDSON. Feb 20, 1858.
36-3w Lawrence, K.T.
Corn Meal. 50 BUSHELS OF CORN MEAL just received by W. LANSING. 29
Nails! Nails!! 400 KEGS OF NAILS, at $5 per Keg. For sale by SHEPARD & HENRY 25
HARDWARE AND STOVES.
SHEPHERD & HENRY, WHOLESALE HARDWARE & STOVE DEALERS
179 Main Street, Quindara…..KANZAS.
Have replenished their Stock, and are prepared to furnish Country Merchants and
others with every variety of Hardware and Cutlery. They have on hand.
CIRCULAR SAWS From 6 inches to 5 feet in diameter.
MULAY AND GANG SAWS, Of all Sizes.
CROSSCUT SAWS. A complete assortment of CARPENTERS’ TOOLS, HOUSE TRIMMINGS, Cut
and Wrought Nails; Butcher’s & Goodlad’s Files of all kinds. All kinds of
Chains, and every other article necessary to fill all orders in their Line :
Also, Iron, Steel, Zinc and Glass, SHOT GUNS, RIFLES, PISTOLS AND Bowie
Knives, Powder and Shot. Copper, Sheet Iron, Japaned, and Tin Ware, Foree,
Cistern, and Chain Pumps. PARLOR, COOKING AND OFFICE STOVES of the latest
styles and patterns. All of which they will furnish on more favorable terms
than they can be bought at any other point West of St. Louis, and at a less
cost than a Retail Stock can be bought in St. Louis and shipped here.
QUINDARO, KANZAS, Sept. 5, 1857. 17
CLOTHING! CLOTHING! N. RANZOHOFF & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN READY-MADE CLOTHING, HATS AND CAPS, AND ALL KINDS OF FURNISHING GOODS. Also a large stock of Boot & Shoes, which we offer as low as any house in St. Louis of Cincinnati.
N. RANZOHOFF & CO.,
No. 11 Knazas Avenue.
Quindaro, Oct. 31, 1857. 24
STONE CUTTING AND MASONARY. WILLIAM & F. KLAUS. HAVE OPENED A STONE YARD IN QUINDARO, And are prepared to furnish all kinds of CUT STONE FOR BUILDING PRUPOSES. Made of material of a Superior Quality from a quarry which they have opened near this place. A sample of it may be seen in their residence. No 13 O St. They will also contract for buildings at reasonable rates, and are prepared to execute promptly and in good style all work entrusted to them. Quindaro, May 1st, 1857. 1(???)
Glass! Glass! 200 boxes window glass from 7 by 9 to 10 by 11 from $2.50 to $3.30 per box. For sale by SHEPARD & HENRY 25
HENRY P. DOWNS, BOOT AND SHOE MANUFACTURER. Next door to Shepard & Henry’s Hardware Stove. MAIN STREET. Quindaro…..Kanzas.
All work entrusted to the subscriber will be neatly and promptly executed. The best of Fre(???) Calf and Rip used. Repairing done with neatness and dispatch. Give him a call. 21—6ms.
Lansing’s Column. NEW GOODS Received this Day by STEAMER FLORILDA.
FLOUR—100 barrels received this day, and for sale by W. LANSING.
BEANS—75 bushels received this day, and for sale by W. LANSING.
ONIONS—50 bushels received this day, and for sale by W. LANSING
CHEESE—24 received this day and for sale by W. LANSING.
MOLASSES—10 barrels received this day and for sale by W. LANSING.
GOLDEN SYRUP—received this day and for sale by W. LANSING.
BURNISH FLUID—received this day and for sale by W. LANSING.
COVE OYSYERS—10 cases received this day and for sale by W. LANSING.
LOBSTERS—5 cases received this day, and for sale by W. LANSING.
SARDINES—5 cases received this day, and for sale by W. LANSING.
SCAFARLATTI SMOKING TOBACCO—10 cases received this day, and for sale by W. LANSING.
FINE CUT CHEWING TOBACCO—received this day, for sale by W. LANSING.
FINE OLD COONAC BRANDY—received this day, for sale by W. LANSING.
FLORA TONIC BITTERS—received this day, for sale by W. LANSING.
OLD BOURBON WHISKEY—received this day, and for sale by W. LANSING.
FINE OLD CHERRY BRAND—received this day, and for sale by W. LANSING.
AROMATIC SCHIEDAM SCHNAPPS—received this day, and for sale by W. LANSING.
ASSORTED PICKLES IN JARS—10 cases received this day, and for sale by W. LANSING.
BRAZIL NUTS—9 barrels received this day, and for sale by W. LANSING.
MACCARONI—5 cases received this day, and for sale by W. LANSING.
PECANS—5 cases received this day, and for sale by W. LANSING.
ALMONDS—3 bags received this day, and for sale by W. LANSING.
SUGARS—a choice lot received this day. Also, a fine assortment of Groceries of all kinds, for sale by W. LANSING. Quindaro, Dec. 11, 1857.
TAPICOA—5 cases received this day, and for sale by W. LANSING.
FILBERTS—2 barrels received this day, and for sale by W. LANSING.
LAWRENCE ADVERSTISMENTS, BOOKS, STATIONERY & C. O. WILMARTH, Lawrence, K.T., would inform his friends and the public generally, that he keeps on hand as good an assortment of articles in the above line as can be found in the Territory, consisting of School, Children’s and Miscellaneous Books! Also Blank and Memorandum Books; Writing Books; Slates, Pencils, Musical Instruments, Musical Merchandise, & c. & c. HIS CIRCULATING LIBRARY! Is supplied with some of the most popular works published, and is constantly receiving additions from the East.
S.N. WOOD & CO., GENERAL LAND AGENTS, Lawrence, Kanzas, Will invest money, and locate Land Warrants in all parts of Kanzas, and guarantee from 50 to 100 per cent on investment. Letters of enquiry promptly answered.
S.N. WOODS,
COMMISSIONER OF DEEDS FOR OHIO.
Office, No. 27 Mass. St.,
Lawrence, Kanzas.
E.D. Ladd, S.B. Prentiss. LADD & PRENTISS, REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND GENERAL LAND AGENTS. E.D. LADD, Notary Public, Reg’r of Deeds, & Conveyancer, Will take acknowledgements of deeds and other papers.
Office, No. 15 Massachusetts St.,
Lawrence, Kanzas.
May 13, 1857. 1y.
WHITNEY HOUSE, NO 5 NEW HAMPSHIRE STREET, LAWRENCE, KANSAS. T.L. WHITNEY,--- Proprietor. T.L. WHITNEY, --- Proprietor. May 13, 1857. 1y.
EASTERN HOUSE, CORNER OF New Hampshire and Winthrop Streets, LAWRENCE…KANZAS. G. F. KILLAM, Proprietor. Stages arrive and depart from this House daily for every part of the Territory. 30.
JOHNSON HOUSE, No. 31 & 33, Vermont St., LAWRENCE, KANZAS, TER. B. JOHNSON, Proprietor. Office for Kanzas City, Westport & Lawrence ; Lawrence and Leavenworth ; Lawrence and Ott(???) ; Lawrence and Ohio City ; Lawrence and Burlington, and Lawrence and Topeka Stage Lines. 26
JOHN DODSWORTH. Book Binder and Blank Book Manufacturer, Lawrence, Kanzas. Blank books rules and made to any pattern, for Bankers, Merchants, County officers, and Railroad Companies, such as LEDGERS, JOURNALS, CASH BOOKS, RECORD BOOKS, REGISTERS, TAX BOOKS, & c. &c.
Particular attention given to Job Work. Law Books, Magazines, Music, Pamphlets, etc. bound in plain or fancy Morocco bindings at St. Louis prices. 30
(???) PRACTICAL WATCH-MAKER AND JEWELLER Dealer in all kinds of CLOCKS, WATCHES & JEWELRY! Watches and Jewelry Thoroughly and Promptly Repaired. No. 14 Main Street---Lawrence, Kanzas.
James G. Sands, SADDLE, HARNESS, & TRUNK MANUFACTORY Always on hand, everything in my line. Also Belting Leather, Whang Leather, Copper Rivets, dc. Opposite Morrow House. Lawrence, Kanzas. April 1, 1857.
KANZAS CITY James A. Frame H. B. Conwell FRAME & CONWELLS LARGE AND COMMODIOUS POWDER MAGAZINE! Being just completed, they are now ready to apply purchases with the celebrated MIAMI RIFLE & BLASTING POWDER Which is equal, if not superior, to any manufactured in the United Stated. OBTAINING POWDER FROM THE MIAMI POWDER WORKS, We can sell (???) low, adding transportation, as it can be purchased in St. Louis. And our facilities being such, we can supply all of Western and Southern Missouri, also, Kanzas Territory with Powder enough to blow them to the other side of Jordan. We will receive and store all the powder consigned to our car. Office at the Furniture Store, where samples can be seen at any time Kanzas City, July 14, 1857.
JOSEPH MCCARTY, FORWARDING AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS OF EVERY KIND; Liquors, Cigars, and Tobacco. KANZAS CITY, MO. SALESMEN; JAS A. HUTCHISON, JOHN H. CARWELL, J. O. T. REE(??) CLERK.
Meat Market. J. A. Bartels has opened a Daily Meat Market corner of N. and Seventh Street. QUINDARO, KANZAS. And will keep on hand a supply of Fresh Meats of the best quality. Also FRUITS AND VEGETABLES of the season, at reasonable prices. 1
Z. HUGHES, WATCHEMAKER AND JEWELLER, QUINDARO, KANZAS, is located in the Wyandott House, where he is prepared to do all kinds of REPAIRING at short notice, confidant hat he can give entire satisfaction. He solicits the patronage of all. All work warranted one year. Jan 23, 185?)
DAVIS & POST, COUNSELLORS AT LAW Exchange Building, KANZAS AVENUE, WYANDOT, K.T. May 4, 1857 1 tf
CHARLES CHADWICK, REAL ESTATE AGENT AND ATTORNEY AT LAW QUINDARO….KANZAS. Will attend promptly to all business entrusted to him. Office, No. 2, West Main Street. 24
ALFRED GRAY, ATTORNEY AT LAW AND REAL ESTATE AGENT. No. 179, East Main Street. Quindaro….Kanzas. Will give prompt attention to all Legal Business entrusted to him. 17
PHILLIP T. COLBY, Justice of the Peace for Wyandott Township, Leavenworth County, K.T. Law day the Third Monday of each month. Office in Quindaro, K.T. November 27, 1857. 28
Dr. R. M. ATNSWORTH OFFICE No. 10 Kanzas Avenue 1tf
DR. GEO. E. BUDINGTON, MAY BE FOUND AT HIS OFFICE, No. 1 Kanzas Avenue, at all hours of the day and night when not professional engaged. Boards at the Quindaro House. 1tf
J.B. WELBORN, Physician and Surgeon, Tenders his professional services to the citizens of Quindaro and vicinity. The Doctor has spent several years in practice in the West, and flatters himself that he is thoroughly posted in the modification of disease in this climate. Also, special attention paid to diseases of the Eve. Office, No. 38 Kanzas Avenue. Quindaro, May 20, 1857. 2tf
M.B. NEWMAN. R.M. AINSWORTH. NEWMAN & AINSWORTH, REAL ESTATE AGENTS, QUINDARO, K.T., will attend Promptly to all Business in their line. Office, No. 10 Kanzas Avenue, REFERENCES Hon. M.H. Nichols, M.C. Lima, O. Hon. Wm. Lawrence, C.P. Judge, Belfontaine, O. Hon. Wm. White, C.P. Judge, Springfield, O. Dunlevy, Drake & Co, Bankers, Cincinnati, O. Henry Kip, Supt, U.S. Express, Buffalo, N.Y. J.F. Ritcherdson, Mo. Express, St. Louis, Mo. May 4, 1857. 1ft
R. P. GRAY & CO., REAL ESTATE & LAND AGENTS, Chindowan Office, No. 7, South Kanzas Avenue, Will promptly attend at all business entrusted to their care. 1tf
CHAS. B. ELLIS, Civil Engineer & Surveyor, Attends promptly to all descriptions of Engineering and Land Surveying, on reasonable terms. Also attends to all kinds of land business. May be found at the Office of the Quindaro Company. Also, at the Office of the Parkville Grand River, and Burlington Railroad Company Parkville, Mo. May 4, 1857. 1tf
F. Johnson. Geo. W. Veale JOHNSON & VEALE, WHOLESALE & RETAIL DEALERS BY GENERAL MERCHANDISE QUINDARO, KANZAS. Agents for the sale of Pittsburg Salamander Safes and German Anchor (???) cloths. Particular attention paid to putting up orders. May 4th, 1857. 1tf
PARKVILLE AND QUINDARO FERRY. The Steamer OTIS WEBB will (???) daily between Quindaro and Parkville. Also, make trips at the Ferry Crossing. The Ferry will continue to run as long as (???) as possible. Quindaro, Nov 7. 25
WYANDOTT HOUSE, No. 2 Kanzas Avenue. Quindaro….Kanzas. This House, after being thoroughly refitted, is now open for the accommodation of the public, and the subscriber is ready, willing and anxious to accommodate all who may favor him with their patronage. 30-6m JOHN STEWART.
QUINDARO HOUSE, Nos. 1, 3 and 5, Kanzas Avenue, QUINDARO, KANZAS. COLBY & PARKER, Proprietors. A line of Hacks starts every morning for Lawrence, connecting there with routes to every part of the Territory. May 4, 1857. 1tf
CARVEY HOUSE, CORNER KANZAS AND FIFTH AVENUES, TOPEKA, KANZAS. C. C. TUTTLE, ----Proprietor. BOARD per day $1.50 Per week $6.00 Singles Meals 50 cts
PARRY’S HOTEL Leavenworth City, Kanzas. Corner of Shawnee and Fifth Streets. The House lately kept by Mr. Adam Fisher, having been enlarged by the addition of a spacious dinning room and kitchen, and twenty-one sleeping apartments, and being furnished with new begs & c, is now open for the accommodation of the traveling public, The present proprietor solicits the custom heretofore given to the (???) proprietor, and of the public generally. May 1, 1857. 12-4t H. PARRY.
S. H. MARCHANT, CARPENTER AND JOINER, QUINDARO, KANZAS. Will promptly attend to all work in his line, and respectfully solicits a share of public patronage, believing that he can give general satisfaction to all who entrust their work to him. 1y-18
ARCHITECT AND BUILDER. C. H. CARPENTER, PRACTICAL BUILDER. Is ready to contract for the Erection of Stores, Residence, &c. All work promptly executed, and in the best manner. REFERENCES Gov. Chas Robinson, Shepherd & H(???) A. Gray. O. H. Macaulay. M. H. Pr(???) Quindaro, Aug. 14, 1857. 14
NEW GROCERY & PROVISION STORE!! WILLIAM LANSING, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN GROCERIES & PROVISIONS, Corner of Kanzas Avenue and 5th Street Quindaro,….Kanzas. The undersigned would respectfully inform the citizens of Quindaro and surrounding country, that he has one of the largest and best selected stock of Groceries ever offered in the Territory, and will sell them as low as they can be had at St. Louis, with the addition of freight, and invites purchasers to call and examine before purchasing elsewhere. His stock consists in part as follows: Flour, Hams, Butter, Eggs, Cheese, Mackerel, Codfish, Salt, Sugar House Molasses, Golden Syrup, N. O. Molasses, New Orleans Sugar, Rio Coffee, Green Teas, Coffee Sugar, Java Coffee, Black Teas, Crushed Sugar, Mocha Coffee, Chocolate Teas, Butter and Soda Crackers, Mustard, Alspice, Ginger, Pepper, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mace, Nutmegs, Raisins, Currants, Tapioca, Vermicelli, Maccaroni, Corn Starch, F(???), Honey, Cove Oysters, Fresh Lobsters, Pickels in Jars, Tomato Catsup, Pepper Sauce, Prunes, Candles, Star Candles, Lard Oil, Burning Fluid, Rope, Bed Cords, Mould Candles, Brooms, Fine Cut Chewing Tobacco, do do Smoking Tobacco, Twist do Segars, Almonds, Pea Nuts, Brazil Nuts, Pecans, Filberts, Wines & all Other Kinds of Liquors, at wholesale, And every thing usually kept in an establishment of the kind. W. Lansing Quindaro, Nov. 7, 1857. 25
HARDWARE AND STOVES!! SHEPHERD & HENRY, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Hardware and Stoves, 179 Main st.,…..Quindaro, Kanzas, Have replenished their Stock, and are prepared to furnish Country Merchants and others with every variety of Hardware and Cutlery. They have on hand. Circular Saws from 6 inches to 6 feet in diameter. Mulay and Gang saws of all sizes, Crosscut saws, a complete assortment of Carpenters’ tools, House Trimmings, Cut and Wrought Nails, Butcher’s and Goodlad’s filed of all kinds. All Kinds of Chains, and every other article necessary to fill all orders in their line, also, iron, steel, zinc and glass, shot guns, rifles, pistols, and bowie knives, powder and shot. Copper, Sheet Iron, Japaned, and Tin War; Force, Cistern and Chain Pumps. Parlor, cooking and office stoves!! Of the latest styles and patterns. All of which they will furnish on more favorable terms than they can be bought at any other point West of St. Louis and shipped here. Shepherd & Henry are manufacturers of Russel’s Patent Mastic Roofing on Saturated Canvass, the cheapest and most durable Roofing in the Territory. Quindaro, Kanzas, Sept. 5, 1857.
FROM J. F. DUDDRIDGE’S NEWSPAPER ADVERSTISING AGENCY, Corner of Olive and Main Street….St. Louis, MO. WM. Lucas, C. L. Thompson, WM. S. Gunn. FALL 1857. LUCAS, THOMPSON & CO., (Successors to C.M. McClung & CO.,) WILL HAVE IN STORE THIS FALL A VERY SUPERIOR STOCK OF DRY GOODS, Among which may be found a complete line of PRINTS, DELANES, CASHMERES, MERINOES, ALPACAS, INDIANA CLOTHS, BOMBAZINES, CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, SATINETS, JEANS, TWEEDS, OVER COATINGS, BLANKETS, &c. OUR STOCK OF FOREIGN GOODS WILL EMBRACE ALL THE LATEST STYLES AND NEWEST GOODS. Offered to the Trade. Our White Goods Room will be filled with a Very Choice Selection of Everything under that Head. We will also keep a complete line of Notion Goods, which we will offer to the Trade upon good terms, as houses exclusively in the business. Our stock of strictly staples, brown musl(???), ticking, K(???), Bleached Muslin, Negro Goods, Shirting Stripes, Osn(???), Drillings, Shirting Tweeds, Lin(???), Apron Checks, Bagging, &c. Will be found as complete as any in this market. We are determined to offer these goods at very close profits, and desire to call the attention of all Cash on Prompt time buyers to them. LUCAS, THOMPSON & CO. St. Louis, Mo., August 15, 1857. 14
ST. LOUIS, MO. TICKNOR, ROBBINS, & CO. DEALER IN PINE READY MADE CLOTHING, AND GENTS (???) GOODS, No 176 North Main Street, a few doors South of the Virginia (???) St. Louis. 16
DOWDALL, MARKHAM & CO., WASHINGTON FOUNDRY ENGINE AND MACHINE SHOP, Corner Second and M(???) Sts., St. Louis, MO. Manufacturers of Steam Engines, and Boilers, Saw and Grill Mill Machinery, Single and Double Circular Saw Mills, Tobacco Screws and Presses, Lard Kettles, Lard Screws, and Cylinder, Wool Carding Machine, Building Castings, Young’s Improved Patent (???) Mills, &c. Agents for the sale of James Smith & (???) Superior Machine Cards. 12—1yrs.
Vermicelli—(???) received this day (???), for sale by W. Lansing.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. RICE, BLAKE & EDDY, REAL ESTATE AND Law Office, Room No. 5, Masonic Temple, Dearburn St., (Opposite the Post Office.) P.O. Box 2532 Chicago, Ill. R. A. Rice, J. W. E(???) Chicago, F N. Blake, Kanzas Ter’y. Lots, Lands, and Farms for sale : Titles investigated ; Taxes paid ; Collections made and Loans negotiated ; Money invested for non-residents. Agents for Quindaro Company, Kanzas Ter’y and prepared to invest money in all parts of the Territory upon (???). Refer to (???) in the Terriorty. BLAKE & EDDY, Attorneys and Counsellors at Law. May 4th. 1f
ADDITIONAL. We have received, in addition to our former stock. 30 lbs. Cement, 10 dos. Brooms, 10 dos. Buckets, 9 dos. Wash tubs, 2000 seamless bags, 20 bundles Sash, 100 kegs assort’d Nails, 100,000 assort’d Cigars, 5 boxes Tobacco. All of which will be sold annually low for cash. June 1st, 1857. Johnson & Veale.
JOE PAINTING. Neatly ex(???) at the Chindowan Office.
Transcribed by Athena Marrow February 20, 2005.