Pittsburg, Kansas Territory. Describes the elements of the law and publishes a letter from the General Land outlining squatter provisions. The letter is signed by John Wilson, Commissioner. Price of Slaves. Article discusses the price rate and intrinsic worth of slaves.
News item reports the demand for public lands in Missouri causes rising real estate prices.
Purchase of Cuba. Mentions among other things Col. Park's building on Levee street. Quindaro Monetary Loss. The financial losses at Quindaro have grown in the past few years. Untitled article about Shepherd and Henry receiving a shipment of stoves via the steamer Emma.