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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-08-18
A Crowd are Coming.

All accounts from the east represent
that we are to have heavy eastern emf
grafton again this fall, and of the very
Observation-Disclosures with a back bone"
They purpose starting about the middle
Of September, and thousands viii come
overland, through southern Iowa. Nc
person has any hesitancy about coming
up the Missouri river. apprehensive oi
personal violence: for all who come here
after will be amply prepared for self pro
lection, aud besides they have learned
that "the barking dog never bites. -
Push on the column, friends The
shareholders ore positively ON the retro
gale. When they saw our serried hosts
retreating in the spring, and fully con-
seious they had bsen instrumental in
driving thousands back to the east by
their buster. they tookcourage; but they
now End there is a class of men removing
here who have learned to distinguish
between bluster and ac!ual bravery; that
they are prepared to meet either, AMI
with effective arguments besides.
Talk about making Kansas a s1avs
Stale ! Il is the greatest piece of moon
shine inshe uaisessel Shareholders dare
not bring their human chattles here =
They are conscious that slaves have legs,
that they long for freedom and viii use
all the means in their power, in spite o.
oppressiyeeuaetmen;s, tosecure ibis boor
to themselves, however urgently we may
advise to the contrary !: :snd knowing thi.
fact they are disposed to scraccerdingly
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-08-18

4 Any person having information
Of HENRT T. HOWE, late of Perry, Ve-
mango Co. Pa. viii do his friends "a
vOr By writing to Mrs. SOPHIA Howl,
al the above piaee, or 70 tlsis ofRee. The
last Information from lin he was at Kan
sas City. No. IN very poor health He
came up the Missouri on tha steamer
z ienna. and arrived IA Kaaszs on he
ieth Of May last Il is apprelaended
that he diedof cholera.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-08-18

~ Hon. P. C. ScuuYlER informs US
that there has been large number Of
wells dug ia the vicinity of Council CITY,
and that an abundance Of very excellen:
wztsr IS found from twelve 10 eightssal
feet below the surface. The country IS
settling up-fast around she city site, but
no Improvements of account have yes
been made within the city limits proper.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-08-18

r. The work on the Emigrant Aid
Co.'S Hotel has been suspended for q
;ew days, on account Of the iadisposition
OF the contractor. Mr. B. JoassoS, who
has been quits III with fsver. We IRE
glad to learn that Mr. J. IS now recover
ing. and We hope win soon be ablo 10 be
among US again.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-08-18
EThe clsrk of .lle steamer Fsaaa

E The Clerk of the steamer Eaaa-
eifr Is in town collecting orders for
freight. he leaves FOR Kansas City this
evening at 4 O'Clock. Mr. RIppLEsBAR-
GER writes that there is large amount
of freight there, and suggests that the1y
embrace the first opportunity 10 get it.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-08-18

R Our time Was 50 much consumed
in attending upon the Conventions in
this place during the last week we have
found it impossible 70 do justice e our
editorial columns. We hope to do bet
or next week.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-08-18
Free State Convention.

Agreeably to the request of the Free
State members of the Kansas Legislature,
and published public call of the ciii-
zens. a general Mass Convention Of the
free State voters from all parts OF the
Territory convened in Lawrence on the
18th of August, instant, and organized
temporarily at 10 o'clock, A. ~, by call
ing Hon. PIILrP C. SCHUYLER, of Coun-
Gil City, to the Chair, and |. S. GooDE-
NOW. of Manhatten, Secretary. The OBJ
ject of tie meeting was stated at length,
after which a committee was appointed
to nominate officers for permanent or
ganization, consisting of seven members,
10 wit Rev. G. E. Blood, of Manhatten;
Geo. F. Warren, Leavenworth; r. G..
Fox, Sugar Creek; John Hutchinson,
Lawrence; G. K. Holiday, Topeka; S.
g.. Shore, of the Fourth District; and
r. Mendenhall, of the Shawnee Reserve.
While the committee were in consulta-
ton, remarks were made by Judge Wake
field on memeriaIizing the Presidentupon
the outrages practiced upon the people
of Kansas by the Missourians, and ask
ing him to send sufficient force TO save
US fro4. the aggressions of the ''border
rufFians." On motion, the Judge read a
memorial which he hal previously pre-
pared, after which it was referred TO the
business committee,
The committee on nomination of per-
rnanent officers made their report as fol-
lows For President, Hon. PHILIP G.
ScHUYLER; Vice Presidents, G. w.
Smith, NJ. F. Conway, J. A. Wakefield,
r. Mendephall, A. L. Powell, and several
others whose names the Secretaries were
unable to learn; r. G. Elliott, g. w.
Brown, and ]. Speer, Secretaries.
The report of the committee was re-
ceired, aud the several candidates were
unanimously elected. Hon P. G. Schuy-
Ter, OH taking the chair, made very in.
teres.ing and feeling address, and hoped
that harmony would guide their delibera-
tons.
A business committee Were appointe d
ID draft a series of resolutions, which
consisted of the following persons, to
wit:-C. Robinson, G.. ". Deitzier,
John Hutchinson, and &. W. Smith oi
the lst district; VIM. jesse, S. Walker
OF the el district; f. w. Giles, C. K
Holiday of the 81 district; S. D. Shores
of the 4sh district; G. a Foster, w. 4.
Vail. w. A. Ely, w. Partridge cf the 5tll
district; Rev. J. Dennison. L. L.
Goodenew of the 9th district; NJ. F.
Conway. Rev. Mr.. Jones of the 9th dis
triet; Geo. f. Warren of the 18th dis
trict; and r. Mendenhall of the 18th
district.
The following letter was read from
Mr. Houstou,- the late free State Repre-
sentative in the Legislature, which va.
listened to with much interest, and or
dered to be published with the proceed.
ings:
BIC Blue, 4. T.. Aug. 10, 1855.
PRKsIDENT OF THE FREE STATE Mas
MEETING Although am deprived o.
the pleasure of personally miugling with
you in council, still in spirit / am with
you in any and every honorable measure
which viii tend to redeem Kansas from :
foreign yoke and her children FROM lifs
of perpetual toll.
When humanity is trampled under
foot, and fhe dearest rights of American
citizens are trailed In the dust, there j,
great danger that the means employed
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-08-18
L heir mucous FeIiS
rnrad tie d.ar,r rrelt,,t, .

But Kansas has no Legislature she
never has had, and as yet weare without
law. Ali the efforts of the Executive,
and other ofiecrsof the Territory to or
ganize Us under the organic act have been
futile; made 50 BY his Exeellency Frank
Pierce. We sre an outraged. bus not a
subjugased people. We are without law,
bat the good time coming is c.sse a,
hand. When Kansas has Legislature,
our friends IN the Nortlrand East win be
duly notified.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-08-18
Not True.

We see it stated IN quite a number of
northern papers that the '' Kansas Legis-
lature is now in session" We wish it
distinctly understood that this is not true.
There Is body of men in session at the
IS Shawnee Manaal Labor Sohoolu who
are prs'sadiag to pass laws for a
border State whose days are spent in
.iiifying Gov. REgpER aud the free Safe
residents of Kansas, and whose nights
are given 10 debanchery ia the green
lake village Of Westport, No.. where
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-11-15
How TO DRIVE A NArL.-In dr.


How TO DRIVE A NAIL.-In dr.
vinga cut nailinto hard wood, its en-
trance will be much facilitated by Dip
ping into oil, or what will wet it, with
water. Experienced carpenters are in
the habit of putting a nail into the
mouth to wet it, before attempting to
drive it into hard wood. When a
nail is to remain permanently, salt is
preferable to oil, as the former will
rust the nail and cause it to take a
firmer hold. In all cases it is better
to insert a nail so that its widest di-
ameter shall stand parallel with the
grain of the wood. This is generally
done in thin boards where there is
danger of splitting, but it should al
ways he done, even if mailing into al
a solid piece Of timber; for where al
rupture does not take place by set
ting the wide part of the nail across
the grain, yet a slight opening is
produced near the nail, which admits
air and hastens decay around it.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-11-15
9att aIla Snlltu.
How Jim Wiekers Head cot Bald.


Jim Wicker was comical looking
fellow, with very young face, but by
reason Of having 10 hair, he looked
very old from his eyebrows all the
way round to the back Of his neck.
He was very sensitive about the de-
feet, and was somewhat celebrated,
from fight he had With travelling
agriculturist, who upon being asked
by Jim, what would cause hish hair to
grow on his shining poll, was advised
to cover the top Of bis head with GU
ano and plant it down in crab grass
But Jim wouldn't quarrel with Cap
tain Wild, for thai gentleman was
not only the host of the Fairy Queen
but also had the key Of all the re-
freshments in his possession, SO with
hesitation he enlightened his audito-
ry after this fashion.
"You see my har always did keep
rather scarce bout my scalp, and |
was always rubbing in one thing and
another to fotch it out, for | was sartin
the roots wasn't dead, though thar
was little to be seen above ground.
I'D heard Of bars grease, and bought
a gallon in bottles; but | believe it
was nothing but hogs lard and NUT
ton taller; SO / thought / would have
the genuine article, and | got old
Dan to 60 out and kill something
for my especial benefit. Dan told
me that it was in the Spring and the
bar was in bad health, and out of
season; but | believed he was trying
to quiz me and would not take no
for an answer. A short hunt fetched
a critter at bay, and Dan by a shot
in the vitals, saved the varment;'
but the bar vas in bad condition,
for be looked as seedy as an old
Canada thistle, and he had hardly lie
enough in him to keep his jints from
squeaking, but what he did have /
got and used; and strangers said Jim,
looking sorrowful round on the COM
pany, in two days what little har /
had commenced falling of, and in, a
week / was as bald as a gun barrel.
Dan was right; the varment was a
shedding himself, and had nothing
in him but Aar shedding lie. and the
consequence is, can't in the dark
tell my head from dried gourd, if l
depend on feelin.' "a
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''1You are a little bear, madam"
aWhat! sir!'' ! 7s.a-az -
aAbout the shoulders, / mean"

The Grand River (Michigan) Eagle,
which has evidently cut its eye-teeth,
gets off the following in relation to
the marriage of a dentist: :, 80
The deed is done! How Cupid's forceps draw!
Not lone poor fang-but whole lifeof jaw!
No more shallmolar and incisors gloom : -s-''
With CHASTITY horror through his lonely dream:
Or brooding nightmare sleeps pure joy eclipse,
With rows of lood-stained, pain distorted lips;
But pouting beauty teach his heart to feel
Where kisses revel is no place for steel. IS. =
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-11-15

A Gothamite contemporary tells us
that a farmer on Long Island has just
raised 9, cabbage ofssuch extraFagant
dimensions, that he had to blast it
with powder in order to getaits fit for
circuit. The outside leaves are to be
dried toserve as horse-blankets. while
the stalk will take its place as apump
Subb's Tavern in Hampstead.
A great place for cabbage-heads is
York State e, Z. 3 So. !. 80.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-11-15

A Pennsylvania editor says: Some
body brought one bottle of soured
water into our office with the request
to notice it as Lemon Beer. If Esatl
was green enough to sell his birth
right for a mess Of pottage, it does
not prove that we should tell a four
shilling lie for FIVE cents I
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-11-15
Tullah0nla Lots.

THE undersigned has laid off blocks of Lots
4 of several acres in each, for private resi-
dence, and is now prepared to sell them at pri-
vate sale to those who desire to have summer
residences, in the beautiful and healthy town in
TullaIrema. We have in the Town Site,
besides the most healthy atmosphere anil pure
freestone water, most excellent Chalybeate
Spring, which is supposed to be mixed with
white sulphur. i91sisi1
11u ,l9us: VIM. Nc ORE, Agent. etc
Mayo 1s52-tf. 5I.s-< -
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-11-15

2 FEVER AND AGUE.-The disease is
said to be unusually prevalent IN Indi-
ana this fall. Some persons out there,
according to the Louisville Journal,
consider shaking" fashionable, and
have become so skillfal that they can
shake "Hail Columbia and yankee
Doodle ..-sIl s. Z gtsI
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-11-15

Its said that in some Of the towns
In Indiana, were the ague and fever
is most prevalent, men have entered
into the squinine business exclusively;
and signs may be seen hanging out
-ssQuinine for sale here cheap, by the
pound or ouncel' and sQuinine head
quarters walk inn aea + 90
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-11-15

A Woaderfa scoman.-A female
school teacher in her advertisement,
stated that she was complete mis-
tress Of hersown tongue IF that's
the case, said a caustic old bache-
lor, she can't ask too much for her
services i ,, .a.. 30, s,ses--znss.I
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-11-15

Step mothers are so called because
the day after they are married they
take steps for kicking the first wife s
children into the street. i'sss s1.9...
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-11-15

."charles," said a young lady to
her lover, "There., is nothing inter-
esting in the paper to-day, is there,
dear?" "No, love, but / hope there,
will one day when we shall both be
interested" The lady blushed as
sent. 80 -. -. = % - 49, n ~
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Dissolution.

TG1HE copartnersLip heretofore m
Il existing between the under ll
signed is this day dissolved by mu-
tual consent. The business will in the future
be conducted by Mr.. Thompson, at the same
stand, where he will be pleased to attend to
all orders for Groceries from Bedford and sur
rounding counties. All those indebted to the
old firm are earnestly requested to come for
ward and close up amount due us by Cash OF
Note, as it is important that the old business
should be closed up as soon as possible. The
Books will be found in possession of 10. H
Thompson, either of1us however, are fully
authorized to make settlements for the old
firm. j. M. ELLIOTT,
10. Fl. THOMPSON.
Shelbyville, Sept. 81, 1854.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-11-15
The Verandah Hotel
AT TUlhLAU DEfAa p
DIR. JAMES Z. HOGAN, Proprietor.
Feb. 8, 1855-12m ~ icf
our Extensive stock Of

our Extensive stock Of
G,TAPLE and Dry Goods; etGr NRo
~ Silk and Fancy do; 49, 49,
White and Figured do; -
Laces and Embroideries; -7u Cf-s, \.
Mantles and Lace Points;
~ Umbrellas and Parasol; ei.- -. eTaD
Bonnets and Ribbons; -----.r
Flowers and Bobinets;
Gloves and HOSIERY: slgg wees T.
Lawns and Brilliantes;,
Organdies and Linens; ~. % l1a
Berages and Grenadines: o
Linen-Lawn Dress Goods;
Hardware and Cutlery; ~ s-ions9 bTE
Tin-Ware and Qneensware:
Grindstones and Fixtures;
= Hats, Boots and Shoes; fslE -17..
Clothing and Spices;
il- Books and Stationary; 1-i lJ--G OIL.
Carpets and Carpet-Bags;
Saddle-Bags and Saddlery;
: Whips and Walking Canes; $50 OF
Tobacco and Snuff;
Harness and Leather; 80 =
Calf-Skins and Shoe-ThreaJ. eIc. etc.
w. & A. SOUTHWORTH'S
April D. Cheap House
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-11-15
DIR. ROBERT 7. SEARCY,

"ILL continue to devote his ex-
w elusive attention to the practice ITX
Of Medicine in It's various branches. He %
hopes by close attention to his Profession, to
merit continuance Of the patronage of his
friends. He has removed his Office, 6 miles
east of Fayetteville. near Elk river on the
place formerly occupied by Mr.. Brown Greg
DRY. s1 fully 70. 1s55-12m.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-11-15
10 ShOemakers.

10 ShOemakers. m
VOU can buy cheap
IL Calf Skins, Morocco Skins. &3 ?
Kip Skins. Upper Leather. -
Sole Leather, Shoe Thread,
Boot Webbing, Iron and Zine Shoe Nails
Shoe Knives, Hammers, go
Shoe Pegs all sizes, Peg and Sewing Aw1s
and Anvil HATS at
g w. g. A. S0UfHWORTH's
Aprii .. Cheap Store.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-11-15
PRACTICAL FARMER.

We wish every farrier and black
smith in the land who has been guilty
of the barbarous practice of mutilla-
ting the mouths of horses, with hot
iron for the cure of Lamps, would
read the foregoing and be convinced
of the ignorance under which be has
labored q. "a
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-11-15
NGDHMGH.

" H.. & NJ. D. MOORES A&MCH
w havins purchased the Tsl9eA
Western House, formerly &c $500 -.
known as the Fayetteville Inn.are prepared
to accommodate the travelling public in the
best of style, and will dispatch business with
neatness and at short notice. Our table viii
be furnished with as good as the country al
fords--rooms neat and in good order; servants
obedient and ready to wait on our friends and
customers when called Or. Also. a GOOD
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1855-11-15
+ SHE "a TAILORING.
Fleming & Daris.

AA VOI<G cess lefNe 10 lDIOTm the ~
w citizens of Fayetteville and IN
Lincoln county, that they are still car E4k
ryins on the Tailoring Business ~.
IN all its various branches. nextdoor to III ?
NcEzrOy, Mckinney d. .AiEe,,s drug L.
store, where they will be pleased 10 see an
their friends and patrons wishing to have any
thing done in their line Of business. ~
We have just received the LATEST FALL
and WINTER FASHIONS, from Mew York.
tits the richest and most approved plato Of
fashions that has ever been introduced to the
fashionable world. Call and see Give us
a trial, and we viii insure e1,t,s satisfaetiea.
Our motto is: ''No FIT. so PAY"
Particular care will be taken with cutting
done for ladies, SO that there viii be no mis-,
take in the making. 'i
Wene thankful for your very liberal pa
'ronase heretofore extended and we will use
,ur utmost endeavors to merit continuance Of
he same. FLEMING & DAVIS
Sept. 49, 1855. r.f- p
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FRESH RECEIPTS.

wv 4 are just in receipt Of large as
w sortmeDt of Groceries. EMBRACING
everything in our line, which we will sell as low
as can be had elsewhere. Weinvite all those
wishing to purchase to give our Stock an ex-
animation.
COLDWELL d CUMMINGS.
DEC. 1. Shelbyville, Tenn.
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sNA|,,AA,N;;:.,s

III = -
with large Rooms and Stalls, well furnished
with provender, anda good estler always ready.
There will be nopains spared on our part, we
promise good order and all things right side up
charges moderate Call and see us when
you come to town--try for yourselves. and
there Will Bono need Of putting ourselves, this
the 1st day of January. 1855.
iSf'W. II. &M. D. MoORES, Pfopfctors.
h February I ,i1S55-12m. ps5ITIqn 0I
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-09-08
pU BLIC SALE.

DY VIRTUE of power of attorney and pow
ID er Of sale. to me given. in certain mort
gage deed. made and executed by John S.
Brown and p. II. Smith to me. on the 23d day
of May a. d. 1853, recorded in Book A of
Mortgages. pages 100. l9l. and 1872 of the
records of Placer county. California, will
sell at public auction. in the town of Auburn,
Placer county, on Saturday the 18th day of
September. a. d. 1865, before the Court House
door. between the hours of 10 a. m. and 5
p. m.. all the estate. right title interest prop
erty, claim and demand at law and in equity,
of said Brown q Smith and all those claim
ing by. from. or under each Of them in and
to the property known as the Kentucky Ranch,
consisting of three hundred and twenty acres
of land more or less with all the buildings
houses. rights and appurtenances. The said
property being situated on the main road
from Sacramento city and Nevada, about
eight miles from Bear river, improved by a
fine dwelling house. and large commodious
barn and stables;-being the same premises
now occupied by d. B. Goode. Esq. The
Runuh is wen adapted to grazing and all
kinds of agriculture being we'll supplied
with water.
The attention of persons wishing to pur-
chase is called to the above property.
Terms of sale made known on the day of
sale Nevada, August 2lst. 1855.
GEORGE w. KIDD
auc25 I'd Attorney and Mortgage.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-09-08
Come One! Come AlI!!

D GOODKIND Il CO., respectfully inform
ID. the public that having lately enlarged
their store, they now have on hand and are
constantly receiving the best selected assort-
ment of
HAVANA AND AMERICAN CIGARS,
to be found in the market and which they
can be purchased in Sacramento Come one
Come all !! and convince yourselves before
purchasing elsewhere.
Ns-All those seeking for regular" genu-
inc cigar, cannot miss it by calling at Good
kinds Cigar Store, next door to the Gem Res
taurant. nOv25 my.
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-09-08
Dissolution of Partne rsi,ip.

NHE interest which Mr.. VIM. johnson had in
/ the Grocery and Provision business, known
AS the Phoenix House, Independence City.
Temperance Flat District. has ceased this day
by mutual consent Mr.. R. Spelman becomes
liable for all responsibilities, and is to receive
all debts due and owing the firm. The bust
ness will be continued by r. Spellman alone.
at the old stand, Temperance Flat lndepen-
dence City. county of Placer, where all in
.lebted are requested to call and settle up all
debts due and owing the firm Of Spellman
ca r. SPELLMAN.
Independence City, August 18th, '55, st"
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-09-08
STAR BAKERY.

YNHE prOprictOrs of this we'll known house
L wish to call the attention of Hotel keep
ers, families, and the public generally to his
large and superior assortment of Crockery
and Glassware-the best ever offered in this
place, and will be sold as cheap as any of the
stores in Auburn or Sacramento SELL A SUI
perior lot of GROCERIES and PROVISIONS
always on hand. THE BAKERY, has con
slant supply of fresh Bread, Pies and Cakes.
We return our thanks for past patronage
conferred and hope to merit its continuance.
Auburn. nova my. j. G. BAKER a. co
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-09-08

correspondent of the New York Herald says
A portion of the unoccuped space which
the American Commissioners had fenced in
with boards at the Palace of Industry, has
been "alenated" by Prince Napoleon. Near
ly all that is left is filled with GoOdyear's
India rubber articles which make alone a
marvellous exhibition. The Emperor observ-
ed particularly, the other day, the surprizing
variety into which Yankee ingenuity has
twisted and squeezed "caoutchouc." Motto
ing some nne-pin balls made of this elastic
material, he came near mistaking them, as
we'll he might, for cannon balls. What he
exclaimed, do you make india rubber can
mons. too in Amerca?"
The weekly Placer herald., 1855-09-08
International HO el.


THE proprietors of this extensive estab- -
l. lshment have the pleasure to announce II.:I I.:I
to their numerous patrons, that their large
addition to this Hotel is now completed. We
have $50 rooms capable of accommodating
$50 guests, and the finest dining room in the
State. making the house one of the largest
and best in California. We return our sincere
thanks to our numerous patrons, for past fa-
vorS owl AoI:o:4- continuance or the same.
pledging ourselves to give SATISFACTION to ALL
who will favor us with call
Jackson, bet. Montgomery 4 Kearney sts.
jan20 my PECK q FISHER.