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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1854-10-21
Poetry for the Tines.
Swear ye now, o, my Brothers
sY WILLIAM oLAso BorRsE

Lo. the Land Of the West = where the Free
man shah, rise.
In the pride Of bis birth. with his standard on
high.
Aud shall point 10 the East, where the flush Of
Gives the promise Of Freedom that never
shall die
And the sun as he wheels in his chariot Of day.
Shall convey from the East. and the lakes OF
the North,
In the flash Of his beam. aud The light of his
way.
Holy vows Of lhs Ffeemen that utter them
forth.
Shall thsss plains ev-r souni with the cry Of
the dave
Shall ftese Wales ever moan DER ii,e shackl-
and chain ?
Shall The Kansas bear down wit, IL wealth 10
the grave.
Reddensd drops OF iFc biosI wrung in an
gais;i and pain
Say. oh Freeman. csRsi thou in these valleys
.oredoeu
To the bond. and the lash. and the night Of
despair.
To the grave Of the soul, aud The hearts ray
lass tomb.
Countless .hfongs thAi shall toil in their mi =
Let the sOathIon 90 bark with his chvaliir
claim
Shall The Freeman yield up sl,sn his Iife is
at stake
Let the Everglades Neieome tbs depth Of The
shsme,
Whls Frsedon iiis b5ad. If tha victim shall
break
There IS laad enough new with the curse Of
the slave,
Ahdth day shall sfve when that. lao. shall
Stand ye firm. Ffeemsh all ys shall now dig
the grave
Where the ahackle, snd cham, and The fet
Ter shall be.
By the vow that was sworn on the aats OF old
Where our fathsfz stood up and appealed TO
their God
By the blood that was shed richer far than the
That aIinfes to The !sn4 where the Indian has
By the free air ws breathe, and the sail that we
love,
And the hopss spr'ngiHg forth OF The depths
Of the soul
By the RIGHTS OF ALL aEs-by the Ruler above.
Net a slave shall Be found where the Kansas
does roll
Swear ys now. Oh. my brothers. The vow Iiv-
eth long!
II is Freedom sha, calls you from sleeping
to-day.
II We quit you Ike men Sc shall echo the song,
Der the hills aud the wales, in yoar glorious
array
And the age shall give birth to an empire of
hope;
And the land shall bring forth Of her treas
uTes of peace,
While the rivers aad streams leaPing down
from the sioPe
Of the mountains Of gold shall the riches in
crease.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1854-10-21

of all meetings of the Association, and IN
his absence president pro tenn. shall be
appointed.
XII. The duty of the Register shall be
to register ali claims aud other necessary
matter, act Is Secretary at all meetings OF
the Association, aud TO act as Chief JUS
tioe in his absence, ior where he may be a
party interested.
XIIi. The Marshal shall execute all de-
eisions of the Clfief Justice or IurieS. and
shall see that the laws of the Association
are executed, and shall have power, if
necessary, TO call upon all members of this
Association TO assist in executing the same.
XIV. The limits OF this Association
shall be the waters OF the Wakasusa and
Kansas Rivers, aud the territory between
the came, from the mouth Of the Waka-
rllsa up to the Shawnee purchase.
XV 1t shall be the duty Of the Mar
shal, on the complaint of any citizen, by
himself or deputy, to summons and bring
before the Chief Justice the parties for
trial.
XVI. The officers of this Association
shall receive suitable compensation for
their services, which sum shall be decided
by the Association.
XVII. A Treasurer shall be appointed
by the Association, who shall give approx
ed security for the faithful disbursement of
all moneys that shall be received into the
treasury.
XVIII. The Treasurer shall be author
lied to pay all drafts for the expenses of
the Association when presented to him
signed by the President and Secretary.
XIX. The officers shall be elected by
the Association, and, by a majority vote of
the same, removed.
Xxx. Officers of the Association shall
be residents of Kansas Territory.
XXI. The Coon River, Wakarusa and
all other Associations are dissolved from
this date.
The Association elected permanent of
fieers as follows :-JoHN A. WAKEFIELD,
Chief Justice; ]. W. HAYES, Register;
WM LYKIHs, Marshal; WM. LYON, Treas
l,YoT
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1854-10-21

10 The soilowing poem. ffom Amerie,..
most favored Pses. is beautifully descriptive ],
the Prsiries Of Kansss- The prophetic allu,,s,
to the peopling Of those plains, now beng yer.
fled. induces us to give them a place in tk;,
number of the Herald Of freedom. He oOE
who has seen those Prairies in all iheir gfzs,
deur can conceive OF she faithfulness Of Inc n.
ture thus presented to the minds eye
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1854-10-21

slave State-the Company viii reno,.
the only bar which nov hindefs lis oon,
patton by free settlers. 1t is hoped ti.
similar companies viii be fenned in otks
free States. The enterprise Is OF tbs
character, that for those who fast emf,
it, the more competition the be.ter.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1854-11-15

7ENtIE subscriber has just returned from the
~ Northern cities where he has taken great
pains to select and puychase for cash oDe VI tle
cheapest and largest stocks of Cold and Stver
Watches ever brought to Stanton. all OF when
will be sold very low, wholesale OF retail. WIN
a large assortment Ct Gold Neck, Curb and FOO
Chains; Fine Mosaic and Cameo Breast rms
and Ear Rings; Gold Bracelets. Gold LocNe's'
Gold Cora aud Jet Grasses. Also, great V%fi-
ETY. of Finger Rings, plain or set with DianfohcS ;
Gold and Silver Spectacies, Gold fenchs anu
Pens all of the best quality.
Also, general assortment OF Silver ana fla'ed
ware, consisting OF Ladies', Cream ana sugar
Spaons. and longs. Table and Desert Spoons ana
Forks. Butter and Pickle Knives and Forks Cake
Baskets. Casters, Cream Pitchers, CandiestlcKs
and every tlFing in the Watch and JeweIry nhe'
all of which am determined to sell cheaper man
can be bought elsewhere. ] sm sauSheu WIZ"
small profits and quick sales. 60,
As for nv stock Of watches, both Gold and oh
Ver defy competition; as regards quallly ana
quantity am prepared TO sell them BY the single
watch. or dozen, that persons can be sure OF be-
inc suited with watch out of my extensive
stock. All ask is i trial to convince persons;
IT will be much to their advantage to purchase
from me. | guarantee all goods sell To be what
they are represented, or the money Will be re-,
funded. Please save this advertisement and call
At DAVID S. BEARS
Cheap Watch and Jewelry Store, Main Street.
Staunton, Va.
Old Gold aud Silver bought or taken in OK
change. and the highest price given.
May IL, 1854.
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Cslsbrased DRAWING & healing SaIve,


DR.. II. being Mrentor and Sole Proprietor.
srROM the great popularity this Salve has as-
4 CURED. wherever IL is known, and from the
satisfaction given in every case ~ which it has
been tried, he feels encouraged to extend il more,
- that the pnblic generally may have an opportu-
atty of receiving similar benefits. Those who are
troubled with Tetierworms, Bone. Felons, Pains
in the limbs or joints. Burns, SPrains, Blood Boils,
Flesh uunds. Eruptiuns on the skin, (no mat
ter of HAT character.) caused by an impure state
of the blood. will find it to their advantage to use
mis- Salve IL will also cure the Scrofula. White
Swelling, Cancers, Warts, and various other all
menls. 1t can be applied to any part Of the body
with safety. II will cure many diseases which
have refused to yield to other medicines more Gust
". 1t is now fpr discerning and intelligent pub
lie To decide whether or not, have complied with
the custom of the times BY atlributing TO it sana
tive qualities which it does not possess. Since
l347 it has made more than 80 900 cures-if you
buy the Salve and observe the directions it will
cure you By procuring DR.. E. Hammll's Uni
vefsal Drawing and Healing Salve. the mother can
put it on her infant of two weeks old with safety
it is as gentle as a lamb and as powerful as q
ion. This Save has been sent for frOm three hun
fred to five hundred miles, and is becoming very
yopular from the numerous cures it has made.
For sale by r. p s. J. b. EsKRIDGE. and o.
E.. MoRRIs, Stanton ANDREW HoUcK, Harri-
,onburg J. J. s. A. G.. BRows, Bridgewater.
Aug. 2, 1854.
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M'VEIGH & CHAMBERLAIN,
WHOLESALE GRs0CElEs~
Prince st wharf, Icxand
SEPTEMBER 20, 1854,

SEPTEMBER 30, 1854,
III AN the pleasure 10 announce to their customers ant
dealers generally the arrival of their Fail stoe
winch tor variety and extent is surpassed in this mar
ke and having been purchased with great care in Bos
ton and New York, they are enabled 10 offer such in
dncementS as cannot fail to please By tGt portion Q
NE prg'nia trade disposed to coafin their dealings
far as practicable 10 their oicn sidte, great dcntdgc
lcW lie obtained by giving to their stock careful exam
ination, as IT is their determination to sell as cheap
any OF the NORTHERN CITIES. The following list {
articles comprises portion of their STOCK:
l25 hhds n. o., p r. and CUBA Sugars,
2OO boxes & bbS No. | Loaf, Crushed Pulv'd do,
10 bb!s A, and G Coffee Sugars
ll5 hhdS & tierccs Musco p L. 81 Cardenas Molasscs
lI5 bbls n. o. AlolasSes,
rs do Sugar House and Boston Syrup,
$50 bags RIO, Lagura and Java Colcc.
Their stock of recently IMPORTED TEAS is very
large to which they invite particular attention. and WI
III every Instance guarantee the quality OF such as they
recommend. it consists in part of
20 hli-chests Gmpowder, Imperial, Black, y y DUNG
Tyson, from medium 10 PRIME.
ll5 boxes Adamantinc AID Sperm Candles,
10 do MOuld do; 10 Do Rosin Soap,
70 do White, Bar and Varcgatcd do,
lOO do Pearl Starch
$50 kegs pare Lead 500 bags Shot, assorted Nos,
100 kegs Rife & Blasting Powder; 1900 los Bar Lead
200 feet Fisa; 90 boxes prime Old CASTLE Soap,
800 rcams double and single Wrapping Paper,
% do Tea Paper; Ito do Cap and Letter Paper,
20 bales Almonds; % baskets prime Salad Oil,
100 boxes assorted Candy $50 do Indigo,
25 bbls Clipped Logwood 100 kegs Carbonate Soda,
40 kegs birthstone; so do Saitpere,
so do Alan, Epsom Salts, and Copperas,
$50 do Nader, Cloves, and Ground Ginger,
100 bags Pepper, Alpcc, and Race Ginger,
rs mails Cinnamon 80 boxes fresh Maccarony,
100 doz Painted Buckets; 300 boxes Window Glass,
80 ticrccs prime Cider Vmcgcr,
600 doz Mason's Backing; 800 bbls No. Mackerel,
45 casks old Madeira Wine SO do old Port Wine,
SO do brown & pale Sherry do 30 do Muscat do
rs do sweet Malaga WING; IS baskets Champagne,
most approved brands; with large assortment of
choice old BRANoIEs, WHISTLES &c.
Merchants visiting market will find it greatly to
their advantage examine stock before making their
purchases. McVElGH s. CHAMBERLAIN.
Alexandria, Va, Sept %, 1854.
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Compound DepHraaive syrup,
FOR THE CURE OF

Obstinate Eruptions Of the skim Pimples or Pns-
tules on The Face; Biles which arise from al
impure habit Of body Scaly Eruptions Pain:
in The Bones: Chronic Rheumatism letter
Scrofula or Kings Evil; White Swellngs
Syphiltic Symptoms; and all disorders arising
from an impure state Of the blood, either by &
long residence in hot and unhealthy climate
the iniudicluus use of Mercury. &c.
n. B.-This Medicine has frequently been found
highly beneficial in chronic Coughs, or Colds Of
long standing.
DOSE FORA GRowN Person One tea spoon
ful three times day, morning. noon and night.
taken in a glass of water One ounce Of this ex-
tract added to fifteen ounces simple syrup. produ
ces mixture equal to pound of the Compound
Syrup Of Sarsap arila, which is prepared by the
formulas Of London and Dublin colleges The
bottle to be shaken before using, and the dose
made less for children.
o. 1t frequently happens that, after taking the
medicine for short time The eruptlons appear To
increase this is proof that the uediclHe is drV-
ing the disease to the surface. and is by no means
to be discontinued. (Which has been too often The
case. but is to be continued until cure is per
f-ctea. If the medicine should affect the bowels,
the dose must be essened. as it then passes off.
and its effect is partially lost. OBSERVE none
are genuine without the written signature Of the
subscriber, accompanied with "A label on each bot
tie. To counterfeit which is forgery.
~ Prepared only by GEORGE ". OAKE
LEY, Wholesale and Retail Druggist, North
Fifth Street Reading, Pa.
sgY- For sale by T. P. s. j. B. EsKRIDGE,
Druggists. Staunton, Va.
February %, l654.-ly.
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GOOnSI GOODS! i!

YBNlIE subscribers are now receiving at their
Il handsome Store, opposite the Virginia Hotel
and formerly occupied by John c. Kyle = Bro,
large aud handsome Stock of DRY GOOD
suited to the present and approaching season.
Their Stock comprises in part the following ar'l-
eleS:
Dress silk, Mouslains, Cashmeres. Merinos. Thi-
bet Clothes. Coburgs. Solid DE Lains. Prints.
Ginghams, Alpacas, Trimming Silks, Black
Six Laces, Fringes, Gimps. Gallons, Velvet
Trimmings. Thread and Cotton Edgngs aud
Ilsertings. Swiss aud Cambria ditto, French
Worked Collars, Embroidered Curtains and
Skirts, Damask for Curtains, Dlnity, Towel
ling and Table Cloths of every description,
Furniture Calico, Patent Turkish Counter
panes, Ribbons. Handkerchiefs. Cloths. Cas-
simeres, Tweeds, EeStings. Ready Made Clio
thing, Boots snd Shoes, Hats s Caps, Carpet
ings, Carpet Bags. Rugs. Umbrellas, Sc,
Brown and Bcached Shirlings, Shestings and
Pillow Case Co.tons.
The above stock has been purchased for cash.
which viii, enable US TO sell them low, and we
are determined to do 80. Please honor US with a
call before buying and we will make it to your
interest. NELSON s. BAYLOR.
Staunton, Oct. Ii F., 1854.
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sAM'L u. BROWN J. II. SHOOK.
BROWN & SHOOK,
General Commission and Forwarding
MERCHANTS,
rY
RICH NJ o ND ga.


NETE again tender our services To the farmer:
and Others of the Valley who think props
to favor us with their produce. We also take hi;
occasion to tender our thanks for the very liberia
patronage heretofore extended to our House.
All corsignments of Wheat. Flour, Corn, and
Produce generally, will meet with prompt ate"
ton.
We wish it understood our House charges no
drayage on goods sent Us for sale.
Among our numerous friends and customers We
refer 10 the following gentlemen:
AUGUSTA : DR.. G. R. Harris, w. Swoope. j
j. Bell, WIN. A. Bell, w. ]. ID. Bell, Fl. NJ.
Bell, Sam'l Ii. Bell. NJ. A. Coiner. j. Baylor,
NJ. Coiner, J. B. Breckenridge, J. Brandeburg 4
Co., Maj Jas. Walker, Stuart & Baldwin, II. G.
Guthrie.
ROCKINGHAM DR. B. f. Walker, JOS BY
erie. WIN. B. Yancey, A Brock, Sam'l Cootes.
RICHMOND, VA :-HaxaII 4 Bros, G. WAR
wick, Jacob Shook, Kent, Paine & Kent. Raw
lings s. Miller, Webb S, Son, Shields s. Somer-
vile, Jno. P. Ballard, Jas. Caskie. Esq. Presi-
dent Va Bank, w. 2. Sirother, Cash'r Exchange
Bank
July 26, 1S54.-6mo.
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FACTS CANNOT BE DOUBTED.
LEE TILE AFFLICTED READ AND PnNDER!

But THE iffbtJIEU hEiU AM PUAUEh.
More than fire hundred persons in The city Of
Richmond, "a, alone testify 10 The remarkable
cures performed Dy
cARTER'S SPANISH MIXTURE.
THE great Spring Medicine and Purifier Of the
BLOND is nav used BY ndredsofgratefnl patients.
who testify daily to the remarkable cures perform
ed bv the greatest of all medicines, Carriers Span.
ISL Mixture. Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Scroinla,
F.ruptions on the Skin, Liver Disease. Fevers. VI
GERS Old Sores. Affections of the Kidneys. Dis
eases of the Throat. Female Complaints, Pains
and Aching of the Bones and Joints. are speedily
put to fight by using this great and inesimable
remedy
Far all diseases of the Blood, nothing has vet
been found 10 compare with 1t II cleinses the
system of ali Impurities, acts gently and efficient
~ on the Liver and Kidneys, nghens the D-
oestion. gives tone to the Stuioacil. makes the
Skin clear and healthy, and restores the Consti-
tuition. enfepbled BY disease or broken down by the
excuses ofyCs,ih Ia lis pristine vgOr and strength
For the Ladies. it is inconparably better than
all the cosmetics ever used. A few doses of Car
fer,s SDanisL Mixture will remove all saIlowness
of complexion bring the roses maniIing To the
cheek. give elasticity to the step. and improve the
general health in a remarkable degree, beyond all
the medicines ever heard OF.
A large number Of certificates Of remarkable
cures performed on p rsons residing in the city OF
Richmond. Va, by the use Of CfTfsr's Spanish
.Hirtur, is the best evidence that there 10 no 'r-
bng abont it, The press, hoisl keepers, magis-
trates. physicians. and public men. well known
TO the community. all add their testimony to the
effects of this GaEAT BLOOD PURIFIER.
Call and see few hundreds o! the certificates
around the bottle
Nome genuine unless signed BENNETT &
BEERS. Druggists.
Principal Depot at BENNETT s. BEERS,
No I25 Slain Street. Richmond. Va. proprietors.
And for sale by r. T. s. j. b. EsaaIDGE. aud
LAIRD s TaMELE. Staunton; WIN. Wlhrow and
john r. ANAL. Waynesboro'; B. +. Graham,
Granville: G. r. Antrim. Fishersyile; j. w.
Palmer. Hermitage; WIN. j. Hopkins s. Co.,
Midway b. O. Fnrgusspn s. CO., Craigsvlle;
I. Rodgers. Buffalo Gap u. d Poe, Spring Hill;
+. 6, 3. Frewell, New Hope; Gold < Carson,
Brownsbnrg; J. w. Gi!keson s Co.. Fairfield
Mcdaniel s. Porter. Warm Springs; }. Z. Low
ry, Mller's Mills. and by Druggists and Country
Merchants everywhere. Price-$l per bottle, or
six bottles for s..
May 3, lS54.-ly.
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THE AMERICAN HOTEL.
AT THE RAILROAD DEPOT
STAUMToM. va.

vsNEIIS new and extensive Hotel is just compile
IL ted. and is now open for the reception OF WIS.,
iors. 1t is situated within few yards of the
Railroad Depot. and is convenient DINING
HOUSE tor passengers arriving in the cars and
going westward.
i, l.. Heiskel s Co.'S daily line Of stages Ia
the White sulphur Springs run to and from this
House and passengers are subjected TO no delay
and are relieved from all trouble in moving their
baggage.
This House is situated in an elevated and com.
handing position and those who desire to spead
few days in this healthy City nf the Noun
tains." will find that the Proprieiors have spared
neither pains nor expense TO promote the comfort
of their guests.
Good SrABLrSo has been provided for the coun-
ty and travelling custom.
Our country friends will find warm welcome
and moderate charges.
~ WM. IT, CARRIER s. co.
" + $ s.: s:::::
Staunton, July 5, lS54.-tf-V. and VI. copy.
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.gUDS SON MCCOY,
ManufaGGurar aud DsaIer In Carriage

Manufactures and Dealer in Carriages
Doors above 3. Is. j. $. Crawford,
EIEEPS constantly ON hand Rockaways, Bug
ia gies, and Phgtons Of his own and Northern
manufacture. which he will sell as cheap as can
be bought in the Stale Tor cash, or approved paper
at six months,
Saddle, fairness and Trunk Factory
He has lately returned from the Northern Cit
les, where he has laid in an extensive stock Of
SaddIery Hardware. viz: Every kind OF Mount
ing for best ard common Coaches. Buggy and sal
ky Harness. and also Saddles. Brides. Harness
Trunks, Saddle bags, Carpet bags, Valses, Whips
Canes. Springs. AxIes. Sc Sc.
Country Saddlers would do well to give him a
call before purchasing elsewhere.
II. BAH kinds of Repairing done with neat
ness and despatch. He also has several second
handed Carriages on hand. which he will sell
cheap. JUDSON MCCOY.
Staunton, Aug 80, l654.-3m.
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Wholesale and Retail Clothing House.
GOODMAN S, CO.. adjoining Bare & Ster-
"a rett. and Virginia Hotel. beg leave to inform
their friends that they have just received from the
North their stock of FALL md JVLNTER
CLOTHING, which is large and handsome. and
which will he sold cheaper than ever good Cloth
ing was sold here before. Their stock comprises
in part:
CoATs.-Black. Blue. Brown and Green French
Cloth Frock Goals; fine blue French Cloth Dress
Coats a beautiful article in sack Goats of all COL
ors, great variety of business Goats. fancy and
black, Peiershame, Lalnbskn and Field Over
coats. black and blue Pilot Cloth Overcoats, black
and fancy Satinet. Tweed, Sc, sc.
PAHrs.-Black, Blue and Doeskin Cassmer,
Fancy Cassimer, Black and Fancy Cassanetts,
Tweed, sc.
VEsrs.-Black and Fancy Silk and Satin. Silk
Velvet aud Plush, Black and Fancy Cassmer,
Bold and German Vests.
BOYS CLoTHlNG.-A large and well assorted
stock of Coats, Pants and Vests TO fit boys Of six
years and upwards.
FURNIsHING GooDs.-Whie linen and fancy
Shirts, net Shirts and Drawers, Suspenders. Neck
and Pocket Handkerchiefs, Umbrellas. Carpet
bags. Pistols. Gloves, Hats, Caps, Stocks, and ev
erythng to be found in well assorted Clothing
Store.
Our stock is large and we'll assorted we have
got better goods than ever were brought To the
Stanton market. We are prepared 10 suit and
fit everybody who pleases to call on US, and being
determined to sell. we shall sell at exceedingly
small profits, and make it up in the quantity Of
sales. Thankful for past patronage received from
generous public, we shall endeavor to merit It's
continuance by strict attention to business and By
keeping always as well assorted stock of Cloth
ing as can be fDrnd in this market
Stanton. Sept. u, 1854