The Cowley County Censor du lieu suivant : Winfield, Kansas • 2

juiJt, 1871. 1'ROCEKUINGS OF- THE OF ing to go out, and content himself INTERESTING. We give below en extract from a HORACE GREELEY. On tha eve of the 12th of the pres Kansas Pacific by thanking God that he had been permitted to livo in tho age which ex COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, OF COW. LEY COUNT, KANSAS, IN SESSION JUNE 27th, 1871.

Board of County Commissioners met in OFFICIAL PAPEll OF THE COUNTY perienced the abolition of American otter published in Carrolton, (111.,) ent month, in the great city of New York, before a multitude of true atriot. The writer is oue -of the slavery. He wae'weary of fighting The Short, Favorite and only all Rail special session at the County Clerk's offioe in Winfield, June 27ili, 1871. itoute tnrougn eadiug men of our county, a close 1 IT I II I) A .11 LV 1, Ml. L.J.

Webb, Editor. dead issues, and called tho minds of his auditors to the time when we Present, T. A. Blanchard, G. II.

Norton, hserver, and oue who knows whore- KANSAS COLOKADO, and E. Simpson. Prooeeded tn oanvass the vote of Beaver will have to consider most important of lie speaks: American citizens, tho greatest and most distinguished philosopher of the ago gave utterance to a fow of as true sentiments as were evor spoken by any man. The following tiwnship, which resulted in declaring the following ollfcers eleotodt Wo saddle our stead, bid farewell questions concerning tho unity and to our friends, and wend our way to preservation of our Republic For Justice of the Toaoe, Alfred Jenk ins and T. W.

Morris; for constables, N. tho Walnuts, from there heading for The modesty of this wise man pre Wertmap and J. L. Ritchie for Trustee, Winfield, without doubt the most paragraph is recorded as a part of Mr. Greeley's speoch upon that important and auspicious occasion flourishing and enterprising place in vented him.

from saying much in reference to the Presidenov. His L. M. Kennedy for Treasurer, Isaac Beach for Clerk E. Smaller Road Overseer.

II. Froeman. feelings were similar to those of Petition of M. S. Cobb was then pre It was not your fault, fellow citi- South western Kansas.

In the short period of a fow months it has arisen as one might suy from the prairie, to beautify its face as do tho magio- sented, asking for a license to keep a dram George Washington in his declining zons, it was not the fault of tho republican party, that the North and years lie preferred peace and quiet South fulled to understand each oth al flowers that spring spontaneously as the Bunshine and rain combine to to the notoriety and turmoil of pub shop in Arkansas Oity. fetiuoa rejected on the ground that said Cobb failed to satisfy the Board that a majority of the citizens of the. township were on said petition. There was also a large remonstrance filed and presented. er before they sacrificed half a mill lic life, and cared little or nothing call them into life.

Where oneyear No rAritit, Having issued a paper on all the previous holidays of the prosent year, we now propose to celebrate the "Fourth of July earnestly." Subscribers, you will pleaso excuse "tho boys" this time. KEW STAGE LISES. Winfield is ahead, and now has three stage lines running to it from various points, The South-western Stage Company have jnt established a tri-weekly lino from Independence to Winfield it runs via Elk Falls and CaDola, in Howard county, and crosses Grouse creek at Jefferson-ville, in this county This gives ns stage communication with railroad lines to the east aud north. ion of their oravest and best men. about "seeking office." But he Thore never was a time when the Petition of uillmore and others for DENVER, GREELEY, IONGMONT, NEW MEMPHIS, CHEYENNE, SALT LAKE CITY, ELKO, RENO, SAN FRANCISCO, And all points in the Territories and on the Paoifio Coast.

188 miles the shortest line to DENVER 210 miles the shortest line to Pueblo, Rinidad, Santa Fe, and all points in New Mexioo and Arizona. Jicmeuiber that this Is the Great Through Lloe, and there Is no other all Rail Rente to above points, No tedious omnibus or ferry transfer by this route. Pullman Palace Cars run through from Kansas City to Denver and Cheyenne without change. Passengers by this Route have an op portunity of stopping at Denver and visiting the rioh mining, tgrioultural and distriots of Colorado; Close connection is made at Kansas City with all trains to and from the East, North and South. Be sure ask for Tiokets via Kansas City and the Kansas Pacifio Railway, EDMD.

8. BOW EN, Gen. Supt. Biverlky R. Kiim, Gen.

Ticket Agt. representative men of the South were ago a few scattering houses along noiseless and untraveled streets, there rise to-day in grandeur and beauty buildings that would grace and orn road was presented. Laid over until next stood ready and willing to serve his country and its people, and be in for want of evidenoe of publication. not welcome to express their sentiments, advocate their views, and Petition of Jasper Trusty and others part responsible for their coarse and for a new township was granted, with vindicate their convictions In any conduct. ament the thoroughfares of any of our wertern cities.

The noise of the hammer, the saw and plane is heard the following boundary linen Commenc city or any county of the fiee North. ing on the west bank of the Walnut, at We credit the New York Sen ior Lspecially in this State anywhere, on every side, while the busy hum having reported Mr. Greeley's -ad the crossing ot the north liaeot Town 3d, Range 4, thence west to north-west corner of township, thence south to south in St. Lawrenco county, in Chautauqua, in Onondaga, and in old Wash of a multifarious industry, greets one's ear in every quarjer of the dross in its usually accurate manner, west corner of township, thenoe east two the eloquent 'and eminent from which journal we took the ex town. miles, thence south two miles, then east fit miles, thence north six miles, thenoe champion of Southern' institutions and Southern principles were al Situated on an eminence far above Mr.

Isaiah' Burns also runs a semi- west to Walnut river, thence up the Wal tracts above quoted. VTER-RA-TOR R-R ways sure of a patient and respect nut river: to place of beginning. Name the water's highest tide, and surrounded by the loveliest landscapes that grace the face of mother earth, ful heating, (Cheers.) He firmly of Township "Pleasant Valley." Elec weekly hack from here to Oxford, Nenescah and JJollo Ar tion ordered July zfnn, laa. believed that it one Hundred leading with ever changing views "of high Remonstrance agtiinst the mate lioad Northern men had been equally free rangements are -being mailt) for a The Osage Warripr who presides F. NEWLAND that runs from Eureka to Arkansas City, and, lowland, with valleys thread I.

to advocate boldly the position hack line to the east via Dexter, Ce over the Traveler, comes at us with running: tiirougn rat. oumners Claim ed by the Walnut, Badger, and their -Dealer In-' laid over for the report ot tne viewers. which the JNorth cherished, the tern bio war might have been averted." numerous tributaries, beautiful by the daivale and Delloview. Semi-weekly mail service has been pat upon tha Petition of a A. Kelley and others for the language of his adopted tribe, and under the above heading charg presence ot woodlands of great ex a new township granted, with the follow The speech was long and full of last named route.

These, with our tent and luxriant growth, tIT 1 1 os us with calling "Squire Jackson ing boundaries: Commencing north-east oorner of Township 30, Range 6, running keen criticism regarding the true sit winneia ana us surroundings pre a traitor." It is unnecessary for us FL CUR, FEED GROCERIES, And all kinds of Farmers' Produce. Will sell as low as the lowest and pay the highest cash prices for everything. 43-tf south nine miles, thenoe west one mile sent to the eye of the observer one' daily stage line along the Walnut valley, give us ample mail and stags. uation of the people of the North and South at the opening of the late thence south one mile, thence west one to repeat what we said, but Mr. J.

fecilities. Oue more is needed, and and the Traveler i don't agree. of the richest, most varied and pleasing pictures that the skillful hand of nature has ever drawn. mile, thence south one mile, thence west 8 miles, thence north six- miles, thence east one mile, thence north one mile, rebellion, and particulary of the se rious hostility of the 'Southern peo we will have it that is a stage line says the coat don't fit, and he won't In addition to the beauties that put it on; "Cutter thunder" says it thence east one mile, thence north one mile, thence east oue mile, thence north pie at that In the course of from here to Eureka via the valley of Timber creek. ever present themselves to the oh does and puts it on for him.

Mr. Greeley's address, he said rjlO ALL THE WORLD AND PART OF TEXAS. server's eye, there are other things three. miles, then east to piaee or Beginning. Name of township, "Richland." "I have been asked if there are which pass unobserved by the casual Election ordered zatn day or Juiy, ibu.

MORE NAMES WANTED. any 'Ku-Klux down-South. Yes, Votine crecincts were established at Notice is hereby given to all the world, -THE HOW OF. IT. Judge Ross is to issue an injuno visitor though they are themselves of vital importance and will subsorve the best purposes in the building up Win.

Simpson's in Pleasant Valley Township and at the residence ef II. L. Barker part of Texas, aud to Ihe inhabitants of Winfield that Morris Sowers will keep The restless county-scat builders, gentlemen, there They did not come to me and tell me they were Ku-Klux very often. They did constantly on hand' the various kinds of in Richland, townsnip, and maintaining the growth of a who live ia the little, town on tho Petition for the sale of school section new country. We refer to the mag don, solemnly warning the County Commissioners not to call an election.

But they'll call it, and then we suppose Simpson Norton will 7, 31, Range 7, east. The fol border of tho Indian country, have not undertake to perform their deh cate operations upon i Laugh Fresh and SaltefcMeat', etables, i Having had long experience in the busi nificent water, privileges and powers lowing appraisers were approved by the i) i n.n.. wiiUn. to be found on the Walnut and oth ter.) I should have had very much taken a larger contract than they are competent to fulfill. With blazing iJUnlu.

iiuoulfu xiuiuucil, ii.4A.ua be immured in pome cell of our" log and E. D. Suttou. ness they feel confident that they can give entire satisfaction to their customers. more respect lor them if they had.

I have a profound disgust when I Petition for the sale of the south-east or streams. These will be sought after in ehe near future and instead of one flouring mill that now utilizes quarter of Section thirfylsix. Township county building either in Jackson's office, or the dry goods store. Then, when the dungeon grates are closed, proclamations, reckless promises many "little stories," and a broad' think of those covering them Call at No. 224 Main street, "Winfield, Kansas.

MORRIS SOWERS. "sfctf 21, Kange ot school land, rne louow- selves up with secondrate calico but a tithe of the power that really ing appraisers were appointed ny me cast distribution of "Usual town Mr. Pattison is to be frightened out exists, others and more, extensive lioard: J. U. iuoniort.

b. lucuarus laughter, masking their faces, arm ing themselves to the teeth, mount of issuing the proclamation. sttuctjires will utilize the whole. QITY and W. J.

Orr. It is evident that these fellows Petition for the sale of the north-east Under the earth, too, in this vi ing their horses and going to the quarter of Sections 36, 7, 82, Range 3, cinity nature has been a lavish of have lost all faith in their hold on the people, and have no expectation shares, they set out a few weeks ago to drag this county into the expense sad turmoil of a county-feat contest. There was a general trembling of all the seats in the county, especially in cabins ot poor dotenceless negroes, dragging them out, whipping them, her gifts as upon the serface, as is east, of scnool lands, me following gentlemen were approved as appraisers L. M. Kennedy, 0.

Oliver and A. Wright. evidenced by the. immense quarries of winning the battle by fair means Shall foul means be more effective. Traveler.

of magnosian limestone that have Petition for the sale of Seotioo 36, of 7, 203 Mala Street, Winfield Kansas. FISHER GE3SLER, Proprietors Will keep constantly on hand a good supply of BREAD, CAKES AND PIES Also, a choice assortment of CONFECTIONERY, Canned Fruits, Cigars, Tobacco etc. Patronage of the public so. the county's where tho com been opened and successfully worked. and compelling them to swear that they would never again vote the Republican ticket.

Groans for the Ku Klux. are traitors to the Government and rebels against 32, Range 4, of school lands. The follow-in; wtre approTed as appraisers D. A. These rocks are obtained without Poor fellow how he suffers some motion originated.

difficulty and in any quantity. They Millington, J. V. Uochran and is. U.

Manning- i one ought to give him an injection' After much tribulation, travel and are pronounced by good judges to be Petition of L. and others travail, op to this time the agitators of a quality much superior to that of licited. us auiuoruy, ana tne most cowardly and skulking rebels that ever were known in this or any other country 29-tf A MISTAKE. for the sale of school lands was laid over until next meeting of the Board. are hunting for "more names.

Their petition does not contain the the Junction City limestone, the reputation of which is so fully estab lished. eiieers and 1 hold that the Gov The following bills were allowed: One in favor of T. H. B. Ross, services as Deputy Sheriff, $5.00 II.

J. Keffer, as We understand that a report has ernernment is bound, by its duty of required "three-fifths" of the legal been circulated in Winfield to the ef- a rorn tne indications ana WW judge of election, 6.00; co9t in case of voters. They have been unable, protecting our citizens in their fund amental rights to pass laws and en ect that Oxford was endeavoring to around Winfield as noted by miners, State vs Thomas Shippley, Sg5H.lo E. thus far, to hoodwink even a major get a portion of the couuty of Cow Case as Deputy Constable in above enso, $5 foice them for the extirpation of this the idea obtains that coal exists here in great abundance, though at what ley added to Sumner in order that couspiracy." T. A.

BLANCIIARD, Cli'n. A. A. Jackson; we might get the county seat. ity of the voters into their "little scheme.

One man in the northern part of the. county, offered ten depth no one knows, for the coal After expressing himself as favor Nowr this report is utterly false, fields as yet have had no pioneer and wholly without foundation. Up ing the late enactment of the Klux bill, and speaking of the no shares in "tisdal," if he would only on calm reflection it must be patent A company no doubt.will soon be organized with a view to ascertain to -Winfield that it would be rather sign the petition. Evidently, name are scarcer than shares. The geuer the depth at which the hidden treas detrimental than beneficial to our interests to idvocate such a measure.

ble womentwho went down South to teach and educate the negro, and seriously but truthfully alluding to ures lie. ous agent of A. city, howover, had It is natnral that an intelligent, Oxford has no desire to attain that the petition Polk-ed back into his the scheming, deceiving and "thiev position by suoh means on the con face without tho needed signature, Toiisey guccessorg SPf AGUE Keep on hand a full assortment of Pine and Native it trary, she possesses such natural ad- enterprising and industrious people should take advantage of the rich bounties that nature has here spread around with such a lavish hand and contribute, their skill and knowledge Withhold your, names, gentlemen, vautages of location and local re sources as to Tender such a step and you can soon get twenty "tin dul" shares. entirely unnecessary. ing carpet-baggers," the leader of American journalism, referring to 'the new departure of the Democracy, again appropriately remarked "When men are in a bad fix they had better depart.

He fully justified those Democrats who had determin to build up for themselves and then The citizens of Winfield are enter families comfortable and happy homes. prising and energetic they have in one short year built up a beautiful town nnd prosperous trade, and LUMBER, The present and future of Kansas THE QUINTESSENCE OF MEANNESS. the growing crop location of Uow consequently obtained the county ley county," with her churches, seat. The people of Oxford and schools and society, with her pres Sumner rejoice in her prosperity, ent population, I may write you at and are by no means actuated by another time. Please to direct my narrow-minded policy which tho false LATH, SHINGLES, BATTS, MOULDINGS, AND 'SASH, DOORS.

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ENGLAND, Publisher' Bun offloe, Sew York City. tongue of rumor has imputed to us, Kansas. The exciting scenes of I uxrota Buffalo hunt I will give you in my 'There were such reports, but next letter. J. Headrick.

they were not heeded, as the people discovered that different stories were Franna intend) exili'tur "her told in other parts of the county Cummunist crisonors to New Cale- a In the northern part 1 the county donia, a desolate island in the South makers propose to take a strip from Pacific ocean. Sawed and this county and one from Butler and ed to depart from their foolish old habit of running their heads against a stone wall. Laughter. If he were in that party he should depart He thought it well for them to do "it, and since they did it he was' not inclined to criticise them too severely or judge them harshly. They said to the black man that they were going to treat him justly, -He, (Mr.

Greeley) hoped that was what the Democratic party meant, and that their Denioc racy was a little, more" than skin deep. After all, he did not think much of the new departure. He did not understand those gentlemon to express any desire to go over the past whenevor tho equal rights of man were concerned. He did not understand them to promise that they would never renew contents. They admitted that the three Repub lican amendments to' the Constitution were in the Constitution.

That ho understood to be the extent of the departure, and that was a great deal. If they could get these amendments out of the Constitution, they might try it that was another matter. He should rest contented if the rights of all men were safe and sure under the PROCEEDINGS OF A MEETING HELD make a new county with Douglass AT THE HOUSE OF DR. HAWKINS, for the county seat, but the people To go into a lawyer's office, occupy his time for ono hour or more in getting his opinion on some trifling matter, ask him for a chew of tobacco, and go off without ever saying "thank you." Examiner. -p We heartily endorse the' above, and trust that the attorneys here will carry out their contract concerning fees.

We know from experience how this ia. To illustrate You sit in your office reading, when in rushes one of tho leading business men, and says "Mr. 'I want a little information there's a chap hauled some freight for me, and we can't agree about the pay." You tell hira what to do, and he suddenly remembers that he has business elsewhere, and away ho goes without a word regarding pay. After a while you need a few goods, and conclude that, as you have not the money to pay for them, you'll ahk A. for credit for a short time you can't get it What would he say if you were to ask him to give you the Motto "Quirk Sales and small Profits." Office and Yard, on Main Street, first door South of Blisst Tousey Winfield, 42 Kansas." there, as at Oxford couldn't see it.

Pursuant to call the citizens of Town ship 32, Range 3, in Cowley county, met We thank our Oxford neighbors at the residence of Dr. Hawkins on the for the compliment they pay us and trust the two towns will continue to 19th of June, to -consider the interest of the citizens therein. work together and advance the inter Dr. Headrick was selected chairman est of the people of both counties and Mr. J.

Nixon selected as secretary L. CUTTING, Stone Mason! WlNFIELn, f-' 1 Kassas. All work intrusted to his care will be done with neatness and dispatch. Satisfaction guaranteed. and not allow'strife and discord to of the meeting.

Mr; Manning, of Win field, addressed the meeting on the sub- prevent them from so doing. jeet of building a bridge aoross the Wal- We are told that "in London a nut, and also upon the matter oi amnio G. r. OAKLAND. ipal township organizations.

After con child is every five D. DODGE. siderable discussion and interchange of How grateful our children should be that their lot is not cast in Eng opinions upon the subjects presented th meeting adopted the following resolutions guarntees of the Federal Constitution He rejoiced that the Demociats look a new departure. And he bolioved that when they took such a step it GARLAND DODGE, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, AUGUSTA, Kansas. Having had several years experience in the United States Land Office, we are prepared to guaranty satisfaction to parties litigant in the Land Office at Augusta.

3-tf and adjourned: land, We don'( see how a child that is born every five minutes gets time Resolved, That this meeting is in fa vor of building a bridge across the Wal to play marbles, learn its A C's would be extremely difficult for throw stones, or pursue any other ju nut river, west of Winfield, by private subsoription and is opposed to voting luem to get back. venile study. These Britishers do township bonds for that purpose. Mr. Greeley does not think that goods? Ho saved, by following your advico, twenty-five or fifty dollars, and paid you nothing for your services yet he is astonished when you ask him for a small favor.

Had he and others paid you.as they ought, you would not have been compelled to ask them to trust you for five dollars worth of goods, when he justly cea vcu that amount. Rksolved. That it is necessary to or- ft BESIJN THE VORlDic? the "new departure" will have any gauizfl a municipal township between the Walnot and Arkansas rivers, and between have the -querest customs don' they Why are types like criminals "VTOTrCE is hereby given that the County 1 of Equalization' will meet on the first Monday of July, 1871. All persons feeling themselves aggrieved, ean appear and have all errors corrected, as justice and equity may demand. A.

i'- St Couuiy Clerk. Rock Uwnsuip on the north and Beaver OrAift pan a Aififiil an tendency to weaken the ranks of the Republican party but he philosophically' believes that the great party Because they shguldu't be locked township on tne south. J. HEADRICK, President J. Nixox, Secretary.

flew York Offloe, 27 BEEKMAN Fr Siiie at tie Bradish will go out Bcuietime. Ha was wit up until proof is taken..