Atchison Union from Atchison, Kansas • 2

THK JOHN A- HALDEKMAN This gentleman has been nominated by THE LAST APPEAL Before another issue of this paper the electors of Atchison will be called upon to exercise a prerogative, which in this conn- Old John Brown- Of him we might say with truth his wrongs have made him road. There was a time when John Brown the Pennsylvania farmer, and his sons, were as peaceable and peace-loving citizens as could be found in onr country. He came to Kansas early, and loving the cause of freedom, was an earnest Free State man. For this he suffered He saw Lis home rnvnded and destroyed; he mourned the death of a beloved son. And these great wrongs craz-d the old man.

and made him a fanatic, a monomaniac.with JM LANE AND THE TJ S- BENATK- The Republicans of Lawrence are inaugurating a movement, the object of which is to secure the election of the notorious Jim Lane to the United States Senate. We copy below from the Lawrence Republican the proceedings of a Republican meeting, held in that city, on the 17th as the foundation of some remarks whieh we propose to submit at this time, on this, and other kindred topics CAND1BATBS FOtt OFF1CK. At the sol ki ratios of friends, I offer myself as a candidate for Sheriff at the ensuing election, subject to the decision of a Democratic county convention. R. S.

McCuBBnr. Arrivals from Pike's Peak The returning emigrants from Pike's Peak are surging in here at a wonderful rate. Every day brings us fresh arrivals pjh38 For the Union. DEMOCRATIC MEETTNG at Mt. PLEASANT' Dear TJxion Accordinayto appointment, we had a Democratic meeting at this place, on Saturday last, at which there was a good turnout.

Thos. L. Fortune, called the meeting i eider, and nominated Wm. S. Young, a chairman.

Judge Halderman. of Leavenworth, the Deraocraiic candidate for Congress under the Slate organization, made a short but telling speuch, exposing the Repubiicana and their ho: comings in the raost pointed manner. 1 think he will even convince those Republicans, who have good common sense and who are not earried away by prejudice, that they cannot any longer support their party, if they have the true interests of Kansas at heart. Judse Halderiuan's interest is with us, bis property is-here, his home is here, and if anything caw be gained for the benefit-of Kansas, he is Ihe uiau to do it. If our iuteiest is neglected by him, he has to- For the Atchison Union.

SABBACT HUNTING- At I "meeting of the citizens of Terry district, met and organized at the school-house, on the 2fith. of October, 1859, On motion Robert Prather was called to the Chair, and E. Mason was elected Secretary. It was then moved and seconded that, a eommitttee of six be appointed to draft Resolutions expressive of the meeting. Committee was appointed composed of the following names Ji.

V. Mason. Rob ert Prather, James M. Hazard. Melvm Hubbard, James F.

Butler and Joel Southard. After an absence of half an hour the committee reported the following pream ble and resolutions We the citizens of this district wliose names are annexed to the following: reso lution, having become disgusted and an noyed from the constant practice of some who follow Sabbath shooting close around, onr premises, deem it a duty we owe to our country and ourselves, to take some steps that will rid us of such loafing and low calling characters, as practice shooting on the Sabbath day, whieh is wholly distasteful to the good, moral feelings of any community. livtolvfd, That it has been a common practice by loafers to violate not only the law of the land, but the divine law. in shooting on the Sabbath days, and that snch practices is not tolerated nor practiced by this community. Hestjrcd.

That it is practiced to such an extent that it is uot only disgraceful but dangerous. Re.tolvcd, That as it is contrary and in vio lation to the good morals and taste of this community, those who practice must take warning. Resolved, That as some think because they are in a new country it's all right, is no reason why we should not have more respect for the Sabbath and preserve and build up good society, and not live as hea'hens. Resolved. Any person violatins the Sab bath, hunting and shooting, within the limits or possessions of any one whose name is annexed to the resolutions, will be strictly dealt with according to law; Resolved, That as we desire to live and be like civilized people, we will each and every one use all honorable means in trying to put down such disgraceful practices at our doors.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be presented by the Secretary to the editors of the Atchison papers, a-king them to be published. The Resolutions being read, it was moved that the resolutions be adopted as read, whieh was carried. E. C. Mason, Melvin Hubbard, Robert Pbathee, Joel Soitharh, James M.

Hazard, James F. Butcher, Vononitlne. Rome to Resolutions. C. Means.

Robert H. Newton. M. L. D.

Allen, James Stalons, Wm. Davis. J. B. Terry.

Wm. Thurman, George BpII. J. J. Lvtle, Xathau McClintic.

Philip Walker. It was moved the meeting then be adjourned. ROBERT PRATHER, Ch'n. E. C.

Masox. Sec'y. For the Atchison Union. Editor Atghisox TJsios Sir In a few days wid be decided by the people of Atchison County, tlie cause "Democracy versus Black Republicanism," and the supposition that the honest settlers will invest with renewed authority to rob and oppress them, the candidates of a party which every day add some new-enormity to its already deiestabie reputation, would be an insult to the voters of this County. What, single inducement can the Republicans hold out to tlie people to draw them to a standard already stained with rebellion The promise to make Kansas a free State Jvo sane man can be influenced by such an absurd notion.

The voter who is induced to support the enemies of Democracy believing that he thereby assists to make Kansas a free State, is engaged in the very nnre-munerative occupation of fighting wiih a shadow. Who expects to make Kansas a slave State Who even wishes such a thing? Assuredly not the Democratic party. It is the advocate of the peoples' rights and the exponents of their wishes, and the people of Kansas have declared themselves in favor of a free State with too much unanimity for any parly to disregard their wishes. Kansas will be a free State and would be with i less certainty if the Republican party were transported to the planet Saturn. The incongruous mass who maneuvre to the orders of Seward, Greeley and Gar rison, and who reverence Gerritt.

Smith, Gen. John Brown, and Fred Douglas as model patriots, had long since demons! rated their unfitness to guaid the rigts am' execute the laws of a free people, but with the additional proofs of their reckless and rebellious fanaticism, so lately placed before us, will any one who loves our common country assist to place black repub licanism in power Will the American freeman by voting for such a party help to rend asunder the fair temple of liberty erected by his world-honored ancestors Will he help to dismember the noble heritage they have bequeathed to him Arrest the progress of America's greatness, and encourage the fratricidal contest that would eventual in the countless horrors of civil war Will our adopted citizens who can so well appreciate the advantages and benefiLs.of our tree institutions irom ineir experience of European bondage assist to destroy the only asylum on earth where the oppressed of all nations may come to and be free Will they assist to disable the youne gi ant of freedum whose voice even across the ocean makes tyrants tremble on their blood-stained thrones, and hesitate to place the forged fetters on the limbs of their hapless subjects And that such a disastrous result would ibllow the possession of power by the Republican party no one can doubt, it would be the only natural sequence of the "irrepressible conflict" doctrine inculcated by their ablest leaders, and willingly received by the party the principles carried out to their bloody end. It is in vain that Republican newspapers and Orators disavow sympathy for or connection with the leaders of the bloody affair at Harper's Ferry, the people of America will hold them responsible for not only that, but any future attempt of the kind which may be made upon the sacred rights of any sovereign State of the Union. Confident that the American people generally will do their duty. Let the voters of Atchison County record their detestation of the seditious doctrines of Seward and their practical culmination, the proceedings of Brown, by electing the Democratic ticket.

The candidates are men of irreproachable character and unquestionable ability men of conservative principles and moderate politics, who, while they perform their duty faithfully and impartially to theb- constituents, will ever be found in the front ranks of those who struggle for the welfare of our common country. If no appeal to our patriotism demanded their election, our interests require us to support the Democratic nominees. Our county taxes during the period of Black Republican government have been outrageous, and that grievance alone would -demand a change of officers, but the indictment against the party is black with crimes of so ranch greater enormity, that excessive taxation when compared with such guilt becomes a mere venial sin. And the man who possessed of ordinary common sense,) voles for the Republican candidates might as well at the same time record bis vote in favor of presenting the thanks of himself and his associates, to Gen. John Brown aud his assistant conspirators.

A Democrat. 1S0H it. U. CHASE, Ktfltor. SATURDAY.

NOVEMBER 5. 1859. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE CITY. For Delegate to Congress. DEMOCRATIC CrTJrlTY TICKET.

House of ReprcsniMirtx William Noki Franklix LiMBnn. Probate Jmlpr. Richard O. MArKAt.r.. Register of Pmlt Hknry U.

Wkuiiitmax. R. McCibbin. Comity Clerk Wvv Giikkx Sup'l of PiilJic. Schools (zorb Tumi pros Coroner Ahikd Cusumax.

County Treasurer R. FTrviv. Comity Surveyor Daxikl Xlnwrcr-L. MKMOCKATIC STATE CENTlCAfi COMMITTER. The President of tho Democratic State Convention, held in the Pity of Lawn-nre on the 25lh day of Oct.

1H59. lias nfficially mlviscil me that the following is the Democratic Stale Central Coinniitlc for the enduing year Gideon O. C'mfF. Atrliiu)ii. A Co.

Auurt IIecd. Tmy, Poiiipluiln Cn. .1 Ci HimiKRT. Junction Pity. Ttilrr Co isvkt, Topekn.

Shawnee Co II Leavenworth. I.r? venworth Co McM th. Wynndott. Wyandot! Co If Paris. Linn Co Allen Co A Jnxr.s.

Burlinirton. Coffey Co Tf ATcurr, Chase Co McCi.i'KR, Davis Co A I' IIacoutwait, Woodson Co Members of the Committor whose rcsi denecs arc not indicated' by the above, will please send to me their Post office address at their earliest, convenience. Wnh a view to an efficient State organization, it is requested that, the Chairman tif each County Central Committee forward to me at once his name, and Post. Office address. The importance of responding to this request promptly will be appreciated by MI.

Democratic papers throughout the State trill please copy. O. Chase. Ch'n. Dem.

State Central Committee. APPOINTMENTS FOE SPEAKING- Wm, J. Mariox, Democratic candidate for Councilman in the 2d district. and Jackson will address the people, as follows Holton, Jackson County. November 1st, 1 P.

M. New Brighton, Jackson- onnty, Nov. 2nd 1 P. M. Jndianola.

Jackson County, November 3d 10 A.M. Port William, Atchison County, Nov. 4th 2 P. M. Lancaster.

Atchison County, November 5th 1 P. M. Atchison. Atchison County, November 5th 7 P. M.

Pardee, Atchison Countv, November 7th 1 P. M. Mt. Pleasant, Atchison Countv. Nov.

Sth 10 A. M. Tlie Republican candidate, R. Bbxtos, is requested to attend. COTO'CILJIAE NOMINATED FOR ATCHISON JACKSON COUNTIES.

The joint. Democratic Convention on the part of Atchison and Jackson Counties (being the 2d district met, on the 31st. ultimo, at the House of. George Bowser in Kapioma township, for tH punpwse of nominating a candidate for the Council in said district. On motion Dr.

Rami. Ash more (of Jack-son) was called to the chair, and 1). Locke appointed Secretary. On motion, they proceeded to ballot 'for Councilman, and it. resulted in the choice of Win.

J. Marion Atchison County. The meeting then adjourned. SA'ML. ASIIMORE, Pres't.

D. Locke, Secretary. PAEEOTT IN FAVCB of JUDGE JOHNSTON FOR CONGRESS: Before the investigating Committee on the 28ih day of May, Marcus Parrott swore that during tlie canvas for Congressional Delegate in 1855 he was in favor of Judge Johnston, for the following reasons First, That Johnston was a resident of the Territory, and Reeder was not. Second, That Judge Johnston was a Democrat and that himself and Johnston were in favor of organizing at Tecumseh. tlie Democratic party.

Third, That Johnston and himself were in favor of holding the election under the Territorial law, while Reeder was in favor of holding it at the time fixed by the Big Springs Convention. According to Mr. Parrott 'a oath, we have a right to conclude, that if Judge Johnston was a resilient of Kansasin 1855. he must surely be a resident now. That Judge Johnston and Parrott at that time were both Democrats, Jitin-Bton is now.

That Johnston was then a suitable candidate for Congress, as he is now. That Johnston anamtt were then Whin favor of enforcing the Territorial' laws of 1855 whieh Parrott now dcnotia-ce. Take the witness. Proceedings of the Democratic State Convention- We publish on the first page of on paper the proceedings of the Democratic State Convention held at Lawrence on the 25tfc ultimo. To these proceeding do wc direct the attention of our readers, and le- neak for them an attentive perusal.

Tlie harmony that chnracteristed these proceedings, and the high character of the nominees, will secure to the ticket the united support of the Democracy of Kansas. An we have on our hands this week matters of immediate concern, we must ifefera detailed consideration of the merits of the vari ous candidates that oomjoe this ticket. until another day. We have only space in ur teeming columns, to say at this time that from Sam. Medary down, tho ticket ia unexceptionable, and we are prepaied to support it with a will.

Cxur.rvihT Rbad. Do not fail to read the deeply interesting article on our first page, from the Herald of freedom. Aa the one on this pnge from the same paper, These able and fiery articles contain his torie truths that have hitherto been con eealed from the public. the Democracy of Kansas as a candidate for Congress under a State organization, to be voted for at tlie electionvto lie holdeu in December next. We know Judge Hair derman well, and it affords us plensnre to say, that whatever differences of opinion may have been entertained previous to the nomination, in reference to the expediency of this or that candidate, now that the nomination is made and well made it will be the duty, as well as the pleasure of the Democracy of Atchison County, to give the nomination an earnest and vigorous support.

In canvassing the merits of candidates previous to a nomination it is always proper to urge with earnestness personal or local preferences, but when the nomination is made, it is the duty of al to cheerfully acquiesce. By going into a nominating Convention we tacitly agree to abide the result, and we are in duty and honor bound to give this nomination a faithful and zealous support. Aside from party considerations, there are certain grave and weighty reasous why this ticket should be supported with more than usual earnestness. There is no man in Kansas more thoroughly qualified for the responsible duties of the office than Judge Halderman Possessing as he does, in an eminent degree those high qualities which distinguish the statesman, and rare traits of character which mark the true gentleman every where, and added to all these, forensic ability second to none in the Territory, he will, if elected, make a faithful and efficient Representative. We have it) another article in this paper, held up to the scrutiny of the voting public his competitor Martin F.

Conway. We ask every unprejudiced reader to examine that article carefully, and then determine for himself whether such a candidate is worthy of publie confidence, or popular favor. An extreme Abolitionist, he would exert no wholesome influence in Congress. The bosom friend of Old Brown and the outlaws that infested Kansas, he would be regarded with suspicion by all and as the implicit follower of Jim Lane. he would not even secure the respect of his fellow members.

From such a candidate we turn with pride to John A. Halderman. We will not believe that he can be beaten and the Democracy vanquished by such a man. If we all buckle on the armor and enter the contest like men, the result cannot be considered doubtful. DISTINGUISHED ARRIVAL IN OUR MID8T Gov.

Chas. Robinson the next Governor of Kansas as he was the first arrived in Leavenworth yesterday afternoon. He speaks to-night at Atchison. Leavenworth JJaUy Timet. On Tuesday last the Hon's.

Charles Robinson, H. P. Johnson, and other dis tinguished and time honored Uroim Republicans graced our city with their pre sence. 1 lieir arrival however was not un expected, and the publiG having been prepared for it were on the tip toe of expec tation. The above from the Daily Times, and the following from Freedom' CliampUm had previously advised tlie people ot ttieir coming "RitruBLtcAN Meeting.

Commencement of thk State Canvass. Gov. Charles Robinson, Gen S. C. Pom- eroy, ti.

J. Adams, and A. f. John son, will address the people of Atchison, on Friday Nkxt. Turn oid Turn out 1" These distinguished strangers arrived have also departed, without addressing the people of Atchison Why is this With a reasonable notice of time and place a goodly number of Democrats would have attended to say nothing of the "turn out" of the Republicans Black and Brown.

We learn that the use of a large and well furnished Hall was offered, without money and without price, by a prominent Democrat, Judge Headley of this city. Why is it, that these distinguished stran gers have, by refusing to speak, slighted our citiaens We do not feel authorized to speak for the Republican party, but we do know of a number of Democrats who were anxious to hear them. Tlere is a mj-stery about this matter we have vainly attempted to unraveT. But we are not responsible for It. It is a Republican mystery, with which we, in troth, have nothing to do.

The Republican partv of this Territory i a Tn- i 1 A voir aim flirt -Tf ill -o Brown was a Republican hero sanspeur et tan reprocJie. He had1 no compeer in the affections and admiration of his Republican brethren. Lane and Montgomery thoambitions to excel him, had neither of them climbed sehigh the distinguished consideration and regard, nor nestled so deep in the hearts of our Republican fellow citizens. Now mark the change. Brown is denounced as an intane fanatic who ought to be "hung Hi a dog," and Montgomery they propose to send to the State Senate, and Lane to the United States Senate I Certainly this is mysterious.

Gov. Robinson and H. P. Johnson are announced to speak here. They arrived at the appointed time as tho' they intended to speak.

A Democrat offers the use of his Hall gratuitously, and yet they don't speak. Surely that is mysterious. Then again we have our little neighborhood mystery. At the Republican County Convention of this county, it ia under, stood that Robert McBralney waa designated as the preference of this county, for Councilman of this District, composed of Atehison and Jackson counties. Under the circumstances it might well be supposed that if the Councilman was taken from this county, McBratney would be the man.

Terhaps that gentleman may have been simple enougtrto think so him-nelfpartieularly as Atchison county being much the larger, and with more delegates than Jackson, would control th, matiejBiit all ordinary calculations fail when applied to the Republican party. The joint Convention of the two counties meet, and Ool. M. R. Benton of Atchison county is nominated instead of Mr.

McBratney, the expressed choice ot the Republicans of Atchison county! This tons is certainly a mystery. But we Democrats share no part of the responsibility of these mysterious doings we wash our huruh of tlta vhole bininctt. try, is the pride and boast of every citizen, the high privilege of choosing snch ngents as are deemed worthy of confidence, and capable of discharging the duties of the various offices to which they have been nominated. We have already canvassed pretty thoroughly the merits of the various candidates, now before the people, to be voted for on Tuesday next, but rotwithstanding the attention we have from time to time bestowed upon them, we trust lhat we shall not lie deemed importunate in again ad-ver'ing to tlie great principles, as well as the vital and substantial interests iavolved in the approaching contest. We deny that an' person has a right lit-dnim public office and least of all such as have proved themselves unworthy of public frusf.

or incapable of discharging in a satisfactory manner the duties enjoined upon them. It matters not whether the failure of a public officer to protect the interests of his constituents results fiom inability or something wors. If he fail to make himself useful in a official capacity, his delinquency justifies the conclusion that lie is not the man for the place, audit is clearly the right, as well as ti duty of the people to supply his place -wi one who is equal to the responsibilities of the position. We lice pointedly declare that Marcus J. Parrott is not the man for the position which he now occupies, and the place to which he aspires.

In a mans ability for usefulness, in any sphere, it is always safe and fair to consider his antecedents, and the opportunities which may have been given him to test his powers of usefulness. That Mr. Parrott has had ample opportunities to his ability, no one we apprehend will deny, and that his Congressional career has been a sad failure, is even admitted by himself. Assuming then, that his late important mission to Washington was a failure, as it really was and nothing else, we are justified in saying that to re-elect him to the same office at such a time, would be suicidal to the best interests of Kansas. We speak now not as a mere partisan.

Considerations of a grave character, which reach above and beyond the present contest, should induce every elector who has in view the future well being of Kansas to vote against him. Towards Mr. Parrott personally we entertain no unkind feeling, and it affords us no pleasure to expose his short comings, and while we deplore the necessity of a criticism which may be distasteful to him, truth, justice, and the future well being of Kansas demand it at our hands. We need not say to the electors of At chison that the present is an important crisis in the history of Kansas. We are just now emerging from a Territorial con dition, and will in a few months assume the responsibilities of a State government.

This being the case, it is all important that we have a Representative at Washington, who has both the will and the ability to do something for us there to make known our necessities and to represent faithfully the great and vital interests of Kansas. We religiously believe that Sanders W. Johnston is just the man for the limes, and just the man for the place. One of the earliest pioneers in the Territory, he knows tlie wants of the people, aud knowing them, he- has the boldness to urge them upon the consideiation of Congress. Possessing honesty and a high order of talents he will be the faithful guardian and earnest advocate of our present and future interests.

Does not the present, as well as the future welfiue of Kansas demand such a Representative Ta order to secure the services of such an agent, cannot the people of Atchison well afford to sink the politician for the time being, for the noble and worthy purpose of promoting the prosperity of Kansas The States have, and will continue to hold within the boundaries of Kansas a rich public domain. We need a reasonable share of these land for educational road, and various other purposes. A sufficient amount to meet our necessities will not be secured without an elfort on our part. We beg to assure our readers that Governmental gratuitios- do not like candidates for office, come unasked. A share of iheve lands will be donated to us as a matter of course, but to secure the amount that we need, and are legitcmately entitled to, requires something more than a formal request.

Elect Judge Johnston to Congress, and these broad acies so essential to our future prosperity will be secured to us for ever. Elect him and he will guard with fidelity all our interests, and represent faithfully every locality in Kansas. VOTE THE CLEAN TICKET- 9n tHe eve of going to press, we avail ourselves of a biiof moment to urge upon our fiisndthe importance of voting tho clean Democratic-ticket on Tuesday next. Do not, we beseech you let any fancied or real grievance evea, interfere with that harmonious actioi so essential to success. I'he ticket tlie whole ticket, was fairly imcnnmounty nominated and sBould.

re ceive, as we liope ami trust it will, the unanimous support ef the Dcmocrrcy of I lie County, -sftaurli a time as the pres ent, when the demon of insurrection and; misrule is abroad in t' land the Democracy the real friends of law and order, cannot afford to wrangle and divide tipn minor matters. Let tt-s go shoulder to shoulder together GheeriVy let us go together, and a substantial triumph, victory of truth over falsehood, of peace over strife and discord, of law over anarchy, will he the crowning glory of the triumph. God knows the people of Atchison have suffered enough air ady by Republican misrule by unjust and unequal partisan assessments by exorbitant taxes, and all sorts of onerons burdens imposed without mercy or even the forms of law. We now have a peaceful remedy to free ourselves from all these evils without invoking the genius of revolution. Will the friends of equal rights avail themselves of the occasion to free themselves from the oppressions of which they complain Now that an op portnnity is presented will they not devote one day to the cause of equal rights and of justice but one thought, one idea, one impulse vengeance on the slave power, which had destroyed his peace; revenge the men wTiokad murdered his kindred and friends.

It is said that he took an awful oath that while life remained in, his hand should be raised against this power, and he would war against it to the death. Atchiton Champion. The first, thing the people of Kansas heard of Old John Brown was in the summer of 1855. A meet ing of Ultra Aboli tionists was held at Cazenovia, N. if we recollect rightly.

While in session Brown, who is a native of Essex county N. appeared in that convention and made a very fiery speech, during which he said he had four sons in Kansas, and he had three others who were desirous of going there to aid in fighting the battles of freedom. He could not consent to go unless he could go armed, and he would like to arm all his sons, but was cot able to do so. Funds were contributed upon the spot, principally by Gebeitt Smith. The four sons had located on Pottawata-mie creek, in Lykins county, and in the fall of 1855 were joined by the father and other brothers.

When the Wakarusa war was pending the old man and) four sons arrived in Lawrence, the balance he reported sick. As they drove up in front of the Free State Hotel they were all standing in a small lumber wagon. To each of their persons was strapped a short heavy broad sword. Each was supplied with a goodly number of fire arms, and navy revolvers, and poles were standing endwise around the wagon box with fixed bayonets pointing upwards. They looked really formidable and were received with great eclat.

A small military company was organized at once, and the command was given to Old Brown. From that hour he commenced fomenting difficulties in camp, disregarding the commands of superior officers, and trying to induce the men to go down to Franklin and make an attack upon the Pro-slavery forces encamped there. The Committee of Public Safety were called upon several times to head off his wild adventure, as the people of Lawrence had planted themselfs on the law, claiming that they had not been guilty of its infraction, and that no armed body of men should enter the town for any purpose whatever, and that they would not go out of town to attack any such body. Peace was established, and "Old Brown" retired in disgust. When the news of the threatened siege of Lawrence reached John Brown, who was a member of the Topeka Legislature he organized a company of about sixty men and marched towards Lawrence.

Arriving at Palmyra he learned of the sacking of the town, and the position of the people. He reconnoitered for a time in the vicinity, but finally marched back towards Ossawatomie. The night before reaching that place, when only a few miles away, they camped for the night. Old Juhn Brown, who we believe was with the party, singled out, with himself seven men. These he marched to a point eight miles above the mouth of Pottawatamie creek, and called from their beds at their se eral residences, at the hour of midnight, on the 24th of May, Allen Wilkinson, Wm.

Sherman, Wm. P. Doyle, Win. Doyle, and Dmry Doyle. All were found the next morning, by the road side, or in the highway, some with a gash in their heads and sides, and their throats cut others with their skulls split open in wo places, with holes in their breasts, and hands cut off; and others had holes through their breasts with their fingers cut off.

No man in Kansas has pretended to dey that Old John Brown led' that murderous foray, which massacred those men. Up to that period not a hair of Old John Brown's head, er that of any of his sons, had been injured by trie- Pre-slavery party. It was not until the 30ihof August three months after the Pottawatamie massacre that the attack was made on Ossawatomie by the Pro-slavery forces and Frederick Bkown, a son of of Old John Brown was killed. The truth of history requires this state ment. It Urown tea a monomaniac it dates back anterior to his first visit to Kansas.

HerntfTof Freedom, Don't forget. Remember that Judge Johnston will address the people of Atchison on Saturday November 5th. By all means turn ont and hear him. Recent events wiTT render a speech from such an orator douBIy interesting. Hear him, and then vote for him.

At the Regular Communication of Washington Royal Arch Chapter No. 1 of Atchison City, held at Masonic Hall. Oct. 26th, A. D.

1859, A. L. 5859, the following officers were elected for the ensuing Masonic year Jacob Saqui. H. P.

J. C. Blymer, W. D. Deering, J.

H. Vorhies, O. D. Wilcox, S. T.

Walters, John Beltz, Wm. Jackson, N. Anspacher, John A- Chase, it. S. C.

of H. P. S. -R. A.

C. G. M. 3d V. 2d V.

1st V. Guard. Masonic WASHINGTON R. A. Chapter mt Hi are and 3d Wednesday in etch month.

Transient companions are respeotfttlty invited to attend. WASHINGTON Lodge N. 6 meets on the 1st aad third Saturday of each month. St. John JLodge, Ko.

SO. EOULAR communication occnr npon every i aeeond and fourth Saturday in each month. G. O. CHASE, Sec'y.

G. U. FAIRCUILD, W. M. ODD FELLOWS.

The Odd Fellow meet on Tueeday of each week I- 0- Sons of Ilalta- IITJMBOLT LODGE meet every Monday in Masonic Hall. of these hardy miners from the land of gold. They all boast of two thtDgs, viz health, and its next door neighbor gold. They are bound for the States to spend the winter, and are anxious to reach home, as their wives, and little ones are watch ing for them at the gate. They all speak cheeringly of the mining prospects, and all that we have conversed with assure us that they will return in' the Spring via Atchison.

These shrewd miners have made the discovery that Atchison is one day's journey further west than any other available point on the Missouri River. To a traveller who has been journeying across the plains for a long month a day is worth saving. The Atchison Jt St. Joseph Rail Road will be completed and equipped by the close of navigation and. then well, we will show you in good time.

Those old fogies down the River, who never menr tion Atchison, will be compelled sooner or later to spell that name in full they vill. Arrival from Salt Lake. About a week since, Gen. Wilson, Att'y General for Utah, arrived in this city, from Salt Lake, and remained here for several days. He departed tor Washington on Saturday last.

On Saturday, Oct. 29, Secretary Hart-nett, of Utah Territory, Thomas Adams, late Editor of the Valley Tan, and C. F. Smith, whilom editor of the Washington Sentinel, arrived in this city direct from Mormondom. The whole party were ia excellent health and spirits.

They departed for the East on Sunday last. They all indulged in expressions of surprise at the wonderful growth of Atchison. They had formerly known it as an obscure landing point on the Missouri River, and were astonished to find here a city of 4000 inhabitants. Should they return here a year hence, we will show them a city of Ten Thousand inhabitants. Malthus must write a new.

book on "Population." Atchison has outstripped all his calculations in the generation line. Sons of Malta. This mysterious Order, which as some shewedly suspect, will one of these days astonish the world by some grand achievement, made a brilliant midnight display on Saturday night last. Headed by the Atchison Band the procession marched through the principal streets of the city, at a measured pace, keeping time to the music. Each member bore aloft a flambeau, and the perfect order in which the procession moved, gave the whole a martial and imposing appearance.

Whatever the designs of the order may be whether these designs embrace a continent, or an empire, we are satisfied, from the high character of the members composing it, both here and ia Europe, that it is controlled by no improper motives. How soon this mighty organization will be completed, and when, or where the grand demonstration is to be made, we must leave to time and events to determine. A. S. Parker Co.

Removal. This well-known firm have removed their mammoth assortment of Dry Goods and Groceries, from the levee, to the store recently occupied by Chiles fe Wylie, on the corner of Commercial and Fourth Sts. We took occasion during the past Sum mer to direct public attention to the immense stock of goods on sale by A. S. Parker fc Co.

We need only say now, that the cry is still they come, and that in addition to the heavy stock usually kept on the levee by them, they are now receiving, and will keep constantly on hand at their new stand, one of the most general and perfect assortment of all kinds of goods ever before exhibited in Kansas. Such, eur readers as may be in want of any article for family use, or for farming purposes, will of course call on A. S. Parker fc as "A penny saved in two pence clear A pin a day, a groat a year Dr. W.

A. Cochran. A severe and dangerous illness has confined Dr. W. A.

Cochrsn to his room at the Massasoit House in this city, for more than a month, and at his request, we call upon such as are indebted to him for medical services to step forward at once and relieve him from his present pecuniary embarrassment. He was faithful to them in their hour of affliction. Will they now evince their gratitude by responding pretnptly to this call Being too ill to attend to business, ha has placed his accounts in the hands of A. J. G.

Westbroek, who is fully authorise en to collect the same. "Some" Ink. A word in your ear. Let us give yon an ink ling of something that may be useful to you. We are tracing these lines with "Egan's Chemical Writing Fluid." It is enough to say at this time, that this iuk is as good as any, aud much better than some.

A word to the wise" Ac. LABZALEkx keeps it of course. Bead This. James M. Graham has removed his entire stock of Goods to the store recently occupied by Pendleton A Watson, near the corner of Commercial and Fourth street.

We have not space to say more this week, and must therefore defer a formal notice of that excellent establishment until another day. Milliner and Dress Maker. Mas. Bishop respectfully announces to the ladies of Atchison that she has located here for the purpose of carrying on Dress Making and Millinary in all it branches. she hopes from the experience she has had in the business she will receive a liberal patronage.

She is to be found for the present at the Massasoit House. JJov. 3d 1859. At a meeting of the citizens of Law rence and vicinitv, held Miller Hall on Monday Oct. 17.

1859. R. J. Ellit-t was elee'ed Chairman, and A. J.

Blanchnrd. Secretary. Messr3. Phillips and Conway addressed the meeiiner. On motion.

Judtre Miller, Judge Con way, J. B. Abbott. A. J.

Totien.and J. A FinJey, were appointed a committee on resolutions. While the'eommittee were absent. Gen Lane and Mr. Amasa Souie occupied the lime in making some apprrpinte remarks The committee reported ihe following resolutions which were unanimously a dopted Resolved, That the great services Oeneral James II.

Lane to the interests of Kansas, and his uniform devotion to the principles of Republican freedom, have endeared him, above all other men, to the hearts of the people of Kansas. Resolved. That, we are in favor of the election of (enerel Lane to the United States Scnaie. as an act of political justice ihe denial of which would justly subject us the e.naige of gro-sesi ingratitude. Resolved.

That any attempt by political intriguers to d.fent the well-understood wish of the people ou this subject, will in evitably react upon them, aud may result most disastrously to the integrity Tuid suc cess of the Republican party itself. On motion. A. Cutler. Judge Miller and Judge Conway were appointed a committee to wait up-m Mr.

Phillips and procure a copy ot Iiis address lor puDiicanon. Before proceeding with our remarks on this extra-ordinary movement, we earnestly request our readers to examine these proceedings carefully, and our comments thereon, and then turn to another column ia this paper and read attentively a truthful and convincing article which we copy from the Hiraldof freedom, a high toned Republican paper, the oldest, as well as one of the most earnest and able free State papers ever published in Kansas. Jim Lane for the United States Senate Of all the strange political movements lhat has been witnessed in Kansas even, this is the most extraordinary. The first resolution asserts that "the great services of Lane to the interests of Kansas, and his uniform devotion to the principles of Republican freedom, have endeared him above all other men to the hearts of the people of Kansas." What "services" we beg to know, has Jim Lane rendered to the people of Kansas What great devotion to Republican freedom has so endeared him ''above all other mm," to the people of this Territory Did he subserve the interests of the people, or promote the honor of Kansas, by organizing a merciless band of cut throats for the purpose of murdering indiscrimnately all the members of the Lecompton Convention Is this the Republican freedom to which this assassin chief has been so much devoted In the name of humanity do the people of Kansas owe this man gratitude, for his bloody schemes and crimes The formal endorsement of such a man by a public meeting is a reproach to Kansas, and a disgrace to the civilization of the age. And it is gravely announced by this meeting, that "the integrity and success of the Republican party" hang upon the political destiuies of this man 1 That he is widely known, and that his deeds will arrest the attention of the future historian, is admitted.

It has been thus with and assassins whose deeds stain the annals of crime, in all ages of the and it will be thus with his congenial yoke fellow Old Brown. We admit that notoriety, which tosouae is none the less important for being infamous, is secured to him for all time. And while we are prepared to admit all this, and more, we deny that for all these distinguishing characteristics apd crimes that have rendered him immortal, that the peaple owe him any thing the leat of all, gratitude. And who pray, was- the ruling genius that got rip this Republican meeting drafted the resolutions and made a speech urging Lanes- claim to the justice and gratitude of the people It was no less a personage than Martin F. Conwry, the Republican candidate for Congressional honors in this State This is the mau, who publicly declares that "the integrity and success of the Republican party" hang upon the election of James H.

Lane to the Senate of the United States 'y And will the freemen of Kansas endorse this monstrous sentiment by electing Conway to Congress He is the pliant protege of James H. Lane. Will the people of Kansas reward iieh servitude by electing him to Congress? A GOOD NOMINATION. By a reference to the proceedings of the Democratic Slate Convention, published on our first, page, it will be seen that our esteemed fellow citizen, Robert L. Pease, has been nominated for State Treasurer.

The flattering vote that he received in the Convention is an unerring indication of the esteem in which he is held by the Democracy of the Territory, and his high character for ability and integrity here at home, where he is so well known and ap preciated, is a guarantee that the action of th Conventc) will lie cheerfully endorsed fcy his nciftabors and friends. In behalf of the citizens of Atchison, who ftnre known him so long and favorably, and behalf of the sterling Democracy of the County, we thank tfie Convention for placing- in nomination one so eminently qualified for the place, and one who shares so largely in. publie confidence and popular esteem. WM- J. MARION- We are well pleased to learn that V.

J. Marion, of Mount Pleasant township, ia this County, has received the nomination for Councilman for this district. This is an excellent nomination, and one that will receive the sanction of the Democracy of the district. Mr. Marion is a gen tleman or acuity, and will it elected, as he will be, make an efficient and faithful Representative.

Let us pile up for Uim a big majority in this County. Jackson County is all right of Its name ia a guarantee for that. suffer along with vs. His interests andi ours are identianl. In thk respect, what a contrast, does lie present to5 some of the Republican candidates, some of whom have no interest here, except to advaneec their own selfish ends Mayor Denman, of LeavenwortS, wa next called for.

He responded in an appropriate and earnest epeeeh, urging iqiors the Democrats the necessity of prompt, and energetic action, to carry the county and territory. Richard C. Macfcall, candidate for Judge of the Probate Court of Atchison was called for, and came forward, asj'ou know he always does, ia that frank and convincing manner, which makes all present believe what he says, and he always states the facts. If the people of Atchison County consult their interest, they will elect him to the Judgeship. Mr.

M. stated that he did not come-there for the purpose of making a political speech, as was not running for a jjoliti-ud office, nor did he wish any man to vote for him (if he did not think him qualified) simply because he was a Democrat. He pledged himself, if elected, in the discharge of duty to know neither Democrats nor Re-I i i 1 i i i uuuuuitiia aim iu cHutraxor. iu me ueoi ui Lis ability, to do his duty faithfully, without fear, favor, or affection. Mr.

M. is a good substantial man, a good lawj-er, and a man that knows his duty, and who, have no doubt, will faithfully perform it. JUeuubbin an Connelly, the two candidates for Sheriff on the respective tickets, made short but appropriate- speeches. m. J.

1 oung was next called tor in the place of m. foue of the candidates for representative who wa absent. He made a few well-timed re marks, after which the meeting adjourned. Hoping that the Democratic party will be able to put in office, men. that will do honor to the office, aud gain laurels for the party.

I remain, yours, fcc, Mt. Pleasant. Oct. 30th, '59. LIST OF LETTERS REMAINING in the Post Office at Atchison, Kansas Territory, October 31 st, 1859.

Aikin A A del vert Wm Allcoen Aileyann Alderson Jno Buck Geo Butcher Butman Jno Black Jno A Baiter Henry Buffington Wm Blesson Mich Bulls R-iauhnm Brown (J Bovce James Bedford Arch Bates Wro Burn eft Sol Keith Mrs. Maria Lower David Lean no Mavhew A Mifes Mitchel Lizzie Montgomery Luciuda. Myers Mary Mather MeKee Alex 3'cCne Jno Xoland Francis Kixnn Mr. O'Neill Geo Prentice fc Griswohl Peeples Jno 3 Pine Jno Rcece A liilev Wm Buck Geo Blassipgnme Jno II 2 Ran kin James Claggnit 7. Conelly Mich Cavannugh Talk Cid'ahan Patk Cla- Fmn-a Oroukite Jno Cline Danzeisen Sol Dixon alter Dickson Snm Ensign Lucy 2 Eberlv David 2 Kagm Row in Miss Mary Riley Jas Madison Stone Harrison Smith Aloah Smith Mary A Smith Benjamin Stone Dan Streeter Slilton Sorters 2 Spencer Col Wm Spencer Rev.

Wm Gibbs Mrs. GalizclarSpencer Coi Gibson Jno Trcffz Frederick Ghniz Conrad Grancvalr. A nth Tavlor A Trf.ffJJ Taylor Robt Tho-i p-oa Isaac Komnan Ira Hnir Thomas Hildebrant Henry Horn son Robt Hubbard Geo I' 2 Halligan Jno Hill Peter () I hornas Jno A A'ineyard Griffin Van Norden Dr. Tho Wilieoeks, AYbeeler Hutchinson Perimon Work Robt Hon- Elizabeth Heffeman Wnj Haves Jno Jacobs Oath Johnson James Johnson Henry It Williams White Wm Williams David Wilson F. A Wilson James II Wood Shi Persons calling for the above letters will please say ahvertisf.p.

HENRY ADDOMS, P.M. IHrAm Ttirh, Furt Ltavtv.icorth. A. S. Parker, Atchison.

A. S- PARKER CO. CORNER OF COMM. FOURTH STS. One price, quick sales, small profits and cash rE sahwribers retnrn thanks to the citiiens of AteTiison and county for the liberal patronage which hns been given them in their ont of the way place on the Levee, and they nnnoonce with pleasure that thov have removed their entire stock to tha 6tore tormerly occupied by Messrs.

Chiles A Wylie, corner of Commercial and 4th street, where they will be pleased to see all their Iriends and acquaintances, IVolice. All persons who have accounts with ns are notified that their accounts are due, and made out, and payment is earnestly requested, Our stock of Fancv Trints is nnmjiml'd in the city, consistineof COCHECO, DVA'XELL, TAtOXY, PASSAIC other manufactories. The department of Linen and White Goods is sufficient for the demand. A large assortment of KIBBOXS MILLIXERY trOOdS. We have an immense stock of Toadies BOOTS and SHOES of all kinds and descriptions.

CLOTIIIXG, OVER COATS, DRESS COATS, PAXTS. and URXIS1I1SG GOODS. CROCKER and GLASSWARE, a great" variety and more coming. A full assortment of STAPLE GROCERIES. A.

YES, CHAINS, rfc f-c, Come and see. Xo trouble to show goods. CITY KESTMJKAXY. The nndrsigned would inform tbo citizens of Atchison and vicinity, that he has opened a new Oyster Saloon at his old stand and pre pared to serve np meals and Oysters at all hours during the day and evening. Call on me at tha City Restaurant nn Commercial street, next door to Bowman Blair's store.

u23-3m C. TOGLER. Attention. 4 LI. the notes and accounts due Messrs.

Pendle-( ton, ar-son A have been placed in my hands for collection with instructions to sue. thereon, if not paid immediately. Therefore, all those indebted to said Arm will do well to call on me at my office and pay the same and save cost. JI. PRICE.

Atchison, K. T. Nov. 1st, 1853. OYSTERS!.