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a foot high, then a level broad enough for the wagon to stand 
upon, before reaching the perpendicular hill. The horse was 
frightened, and unwilling to take us out of the water. Doctor 
jumped out to the shore, and I was gathering strength for a simi- 
lar leap, when one foot broke through the bottom of the buggy, 
and I was fairly caught. However, as the doctor was holding 
both my hands, I did not go into the water. The horse, finding 
himself without a load, walked out of the river. A consultation 
was then held with the man on the bank, as to the probability of 
getting to the summit with the carriage. He said he had never 
seen any carriages go up, but oxen had been. By leading the 
horse and pushing the carriage, the height was gained, while I 
clambered up by a winding path, over huge logs, and whatever 
came in my way. We returned to L. by still another route. 
On the ninth of October the election for territorial delegate to 
Congress, and delegates to the Constitutional Convention, was 
held. In Lawrence, five hundred and fifty-seven votes were polled 
for Gov. Beeder. 
21st. — The weather is getting frosty, and reminds us that 
bland airs and summer skies do not always last. Mr. W. arrived 
from Boston. He has had a long and tedious trip through Mis¬ 
souri by cars, boat and stage, and has had some conversation with 
the people. In fact, he has seen something of the ruffians. 
23 d. — Mr. W. and Mr. P. return from Topeka nearly frozen. 
Mr. W. is much pleased with the country, though he sees it under 
most unfavorable circumstances. Business at home makes his 
stay here very short. He amuses us with his report of the 
crowded state of the boarding-houses at Topeka. Some dozen or 
more sleeping in an unfinished room, in berths like those on 
boats, while the cold was most severe. The place left for a 
window was wholly open, thus giving a free circulation to the 
frosty air. 
The Constitutional Convention, held at Topeka, was called 
together at one o’clock, Oct. 22, by J. A. Wakefield. A quorum 
not being present, the convention adjourned until Wednesday 
morning. The convention was called to order. Prayer by Bev 
H. S. Burgess. Boll called by J. K. Goodin. Thirty members 
