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ss PORT WILLIAMS
KANSAS TERRITORY.

TTNHIS new and beautiful Town site is situa-
l. ted on the Missouri River, in Kansas Terri
tory, three or four miles above the town of Ia
tan, in the heart of the most denseIy populated
part of Kansas, surrounded by the finest soil
and best timber in that Territory, with a per-
manent landing. commanding a view of the riy-
er for several miles above and below. The
principal part of said Town is located on bed
of stone coal, of the best quality. Arrange
ments are being made to have said stone coal
bed opened and wrought by Joint Stock Com
pany early in the spring, at which time there
will be sale of lots. There is now, in &C urse
of erection, good steam Saw Mill, which will
be in successful operation in few weeks; also.
a large and commodious Tavern is in process OF
erection which will be opened for the accom-
mediation of the public in d-short time.
Persons wishing to procure Lots immediate
" viii have opportunity OF so doing, by cali
ing on Henry Brady, or Jonathan Hartman,
both of whom authorized Agents to sell
and dispose of lots, and one both may at all
times be found on the premises, ready to ac-
commodate purchasers upon the most liberal
terms.
III. B. WALLACE, Jas. G. SPRATT,
Amos REEFS, w. c. REMINGTON,
HENRY DEBARD, JAS W. BRADLEY,
H. C. BRADLEY, P. J. COLLINS.
III. b. HERNDoH. Trustees
Squatter sovereign., 1855-06-05
Approved December IA, 1854.
+ Public No. 81

HuDllc NO. y.
AN ACT to reinquish to the State of Wiscon-
sin the lands reserved for salt springs there
in.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Re-
representatives. OF the United States of America
in Congress assembled, That in lieu of the
''twelve salt springs, with six sections of land
adjoining TO each,'' heretofore granted to the
State OF Wisconsin for its by the fourth
clause Of the seventh section of the act entitled
$ An act to enable the people of Wisconsin
Territory to form Constitution and State Gov
eminent, and for the admission Of such State in
to the Union," approved the sixth day of Au-
gust, in the year eighteen hundred and forty
six, there be, and hereby is granted to the State
of Wisconsin, TO be selected by the Legislature
of said State out of any land subject to private
entry, and to be sold in snch manner the leg
islature may direct, for the benefit and in aid of
the university of said State, aud for no other
purpose whatever, seventy-two sections of land:
Provided, That any selections of land hereto
fore made under the act entitled .'An act to ex-
tend the time for selecting land granted to the
State of Wisconsin, for saline purposes" APP
proved the fourth day of May, eighteen humid
red and ffty-two, and which shall not have been
sold by the United States, and is not legally
claimed by presumption, or otherwise, shall be-,
and hereby are granted and confirmed to said
State for the of the university of said State,
part of the seventy-two sections hereby
granted.
AnDroyed Dacnnher IL 1874
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nv AUTHORITY.
Laws of the United States.
TPublic IL

Public l.
AN ACT for the better preservation of life and
property from vessels shipwreeked on the
coasts of the United States.
representatives. of the United States of America
in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of
the Treasury be, and he is hereby authorised 10
establish such additional stations, on the coasts
OF Long Island and New jersey, for affording
aid to ship-wrecked vessels thereon, to change
the location OF the existing stations, and to make
such repairs and furnish such apparatus and
supplies as may, in his Judgment, be best adapt
sd to give effect to the objects OF this act.
SEC. 2. And be it further enacted, That the
Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby,
authorised to appoint keeper, at compensa-
ton not exceeding two hundred dollars, at each
of the stations to be established under the pro-
visions of the first section of this act, and a
superintendent, who shall also have the powers,
and perform the duty of inspector of the
customs for each of the coasts therein men
tendents proper instructions relative to the du-
ties to be required of them.
Sec. 3. And be il further enacted, That no
boat shall be purchased and located at any point
other than on the coasts of Long Island and
New Jersey, unless the same lie placed III the
immediate care of an officer of the Government,
unless bond shall be given by proper indi-
ed for the care and preservation Of the same,
and its application to the uses intended.
SEC. 4. And be it further enacted, That the
Secretary of Treasury be, and he is hereby, au-
thorised to establish stations at such light
houses, as, in his judgment, he shall deem best,
and the keepers of such lights shall take in
charge such boats and apparatus may be pat
official duties.
Approved December Ii. 1854.
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la, North Carolina, eastern, western, and mid
die districts of Tennessee, northern and southern
districts of Mississippi, western district of
Pennsylvania, western district of Louisiana,
Texas, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri,
eastern and western districts Of Arkansas, IL
linois, and Michigan, two. thousand five hum
bred dollars.
The judges of the districts Of Georgia, South
Carolina, eastern district of Virginia, northern
district of New York, northern and southern
districts of Alabama, two thousand seven hun
dred and fifty dollars.
The judges OF the districts of Maryland, Mas
sachusetts, eastern district of Pennsylvania
southern district of Florida, and southern dis
trict of California, three thousand dollars.
The judge of the eastern district of Louisi-
ana, three thousand five hundred dollars.
The Judge of the southern district of New
York, three thousand seven hundred and fifty
dollars
The Judge of the northern district of Cali
fornia, five thousand dollars
Approved February IT, 1855.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-06-05
GEORGE L. CIEALLEs.

HEALER in Foreign and Domestic Dry
- Goods, Boots Shoes, Hats, Caps, Cutlery,
Hardware, Groceries, Liquors, and ready made
Clothing, &c, &C., on the Levee, in Atchison,
Kansas Territory
have now in store, and am constantly in
receipt of every variety of Goods suitable to
the market, faom st. Louis and the East. My
stock consists in part of the following:
Loaf, crushed and brown Sugars;
Coffee, Tea, MoIasses, Rice, Cheese, Spices of
all kinds.
Silks, Woollens, Prints, Cambricks, Lawns,
Sheeting, Shifting, Irish Linen, and Linen
Cambrick,
Ready made Clothing of every description.
Calf and Kip Boots, Silk and cashmere Hats;
Cloths, Casimers and Satinets;
Ladies wear, such as Bonnets, Slippers, Cal
tiers, Collars, Hosiery SC;
All of which will be sold low for cash.
Atchison. K. 7. tiff.
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IPublic ISL


AN ACT to provide for holding an additional
term of the Circuit Court of the United States
Tor the District of Missouri. and for holding
Special Terms of the District and Circuit
Courts of the United States for the Northern
District of Ohio.
Bel enacted by the Senate and House of Re
representatives. of the United States OF America
IN Congress assembled, That it shall be the du-
ty OF the district judge of the United States for
the district of Missouri, to hold, at the city of
ST. Louis, on the first Monday in October, in
every year, term Of the circuit court OF the
United States for said district. at which term
any business may be transacted which might be
transacted at the April term of said court.
SEC z. And be it further enacted, That the
United States circuit court for said district
shall have power, at any time to order an adj
Journed term of said court to be held at any
other time, at which adjourned term any bust
ness may be transacted which could be transac-
ted at any regular term. A copy of said order
shall be posted on the door of the courtroom,
and advertised in some paper printed in st. Lou
is, twenty days, at least, before said adjourned
term shall be holden.
SEC. 3. And be it further enacted, That the
district Judge for said district may order spec
lai term or terms of said circuit court, to be
holden In st. Louis, on any day mentioned In
said order, at which special term any business
may be transacted which might be transacted
at any regular term of said court, and shall
cause the copy of said order to be posted up
and published as aforesaid. He may also re-
scind any such order, made either in term time
or vacation, or fix different day for said term
or terms, giving notice thereof as aforesaid.
SEC. 4. And be it further enacted. That there
shall be held, at the city of Cleveland, in the
State OF Ohio, on the third Tuesday in March,
this year, special term of the district court
of the United States for the northern district
of Ohio, and also special term of the circuit
court of the United States for said district, at
which terms respectively any business may be
fed u m IiuGpr inc laxE
be transacted at any regular term.
Approved February p, 1885.
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Missouri River.
Spring Arrangements for 1855.

Spring Arrangements for 1855.
The Regular Thursday Packet, F. K
AUBREY, for Brunswick, Miami, Hills
Landing, waverly, Berlin, Lexington, We'll
Ington, Camden, Sibiey, Richfeld, Liberty,
independence, Kansas, ParkvilIe, Fl. Leaven-
worth, Weston, Atchison, and st. Joseph.
f@a~tA WILL leave st. Louis On every al
Sks5ssfflfS ternate Thursday, as follows
March 1st, 18th and 29th; April,
18th, Doth; May 10 oath; June 18th 21 st; July 5th
18th +; August I'd, 10th; 30th; September 18Th;
9th; October 1Ith; 25th; November 9Th, 22d
Returning will leave st. Joseph for st. Louis
every alternate Wednesday, at 10 O'Clock, a.
NJ, as follows: March 18th and 21st: April 4th
and 18th; May I'd, 10th and Both; June 18th and
9th; July 18th and 25th; August 9Th and 22d;
September 9Th and 10Th; October Sd, 18th and
31st; November 18th and 2Sth, and December
12th.s
Departing from st. Joseph Wednesdays at 10
O'Clock, m; Atchison at III, IN; Iatan at II =,
IN; and will arrive at Weston same dav, and
remain there over night. VIII leave Weston.
Thursdays at O'Clock, a m; Fort Leavenworth
at m; Leayenworth City at 8! IN; Park
vile at 10 m; Kansas at II m; Wayne City at
p m; Liberty at IN; Richfield at IN;
Sibley at p ms. Camden at p m; Wellington
at m; and arrive at Lexington same evening,
and remain there over night. Will leave Lex
ington Fridays at O'Clock, m; Berlin and
Dover at 81 a m; Waverly at 10 IN; HIPS
Landing at IL m; Miami at p IN; Brunswick
at m; Glasgow at m, and Boonville at 81
p N. Will arrive at st. Louis Saturday after
noon in time to meet the Louisville mail boats,
and all other evening packets.
The AUBRY has been completely repaired,
and we hope by strict attention to business and
the accommodation of passengers, to retain the
patronage of our Missouri river friends. Ship
pers can rely upon our punctualitv and dispatch.
AMBROSE REEDER. Capt.
IS BEN. V. CLINE, Clerk.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-06-05
Approved February II, 1855,
TPublic 11O.1

AN ACT max ing appropriations for improving
certain Military Roads in the Territory of
Minnesota.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Re-
representatives. of the United States Of America
in Congress assembled, That the following
sums of money be, and they are hereby, appro-
the Territory of Minnesota, to wit -
For cutting out the timber on the territorial
road from the Falls of st. Anthony to Fort
Ridgely, five thousand dollars.
For cutting the timber Oh the road from Fort
Ripley, via Crow Wing River, to the point
where said road intersects the main road lead
ing to the Red River of the north, ten thousand
dollars
The aforesaid sums to be expended under the
direction of the Secretary Of War.
Approved February II, 1885.
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I. Y. HARDY'S EYE BALM.
TINE best, quickest, and decidedly the most
il pleasant remedy ever offered, for the cure of
sore, weak, or diseased eyes. 1t matters not
how long they have been sore, this balm will
cure them. Cases of short duration it cures
in from II to 4S hours.
From the Clerk cfthe Court Of Randolph
81 have used /. V. Hardy's Eye Balm in nine
cases, and effected cure in every case prompt
Nv. J. ]. ALLEN"
The Huntsville Recorder of Feb. %, 1854
saws that. E9the great number and remarkable
cures that have come under our observation, has
fully convinced us that L. V. Hardy's is great
man, and that his wonderful Eye Balm is the
most valuable combination for the cure of sore
eyes that has ever been produced. All success
to him in his new enterprise say We"
The Liberty Tribune of March 3, 1854, says,
,,have yon sore eyes, If so be sure and get Har-
dy's Eve Balm.''
Mr.. Harty-I have used and known to be
used your Eye Balm in numbers of cases of
sore eyes, some of one and two years standing,
and it effects in every case. Cases of short
duration it cures in less time than thought
possible for any remedy to have done it. 1t
the sine qua non lin our country for sore eyes,
and viii be Pm all when once tried
II. V. PATTON.
Centerville, Dec. 90, 1853.
We could offer hundreds Of just such recon-
mendations as the above, (some from Physic-
ians) but deem it unnecessary
Try it, and il it does not do as we say, denounce
it, but till tried keep silent. lend il your in
huence, for it is no humbug.
This Balm is prepared only in Huntsville,
Missouri. by /. V. Hardy s. CO., to whom all Or
ders for Agencies must be addressed. Persons
wishing i, and can not procure it from agents,
can have it sent to them by mail, by addressing
post paid-us. For 81 we send five boxes
Price p cents per box.
e. II. Blakesly South West cor. of Sd and
Chestnut Street, Wholesale and Retail Agents
for st. Louis.
Sold in Weston, by slorriss & Pinkston; in
Parkviiie. by CIardy s. Prewitt, and by Drug
gists and Merchants generally. sn5 6m-
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FOR MISSOURI RIVER.
Independent Packe

The Fast, Elegantly Furnished
kNHR Steamer, Golden State. JONI
Aa.sHsEeS@s GUNsoLLIsC Commander, for Boon
Vile, Glasgow, Brunswick, Miami, Lexington
Camden. Richheld, Kansas, Leavenworth, Wes-
ton, Atchison, St Joseph and all intermediate
landings Passengers and Shippers may RELY
upon the Golden State remaining in the trade
throughout the season, and every exertion on
the part of her officers, will be made to insure
the comfort and safety of passengers, and dis
patch in the delivery of freight
The Golden State being independent of the
Missouri River Monopoly, hopes to receive
liberal share of the public patronage
j. GUNSOLLIS. Com'r
~13-sea i. 7. DAVIS Clerk
Squatter sovereign., 1855-06-05
Approved February II, 1855.
IPnhlie ILL

AN ACT to establish the office of Surveyor
General of Utah. and to grant land for School
and University purposes.
BE it enacted by the Senate and House OF Re-
representatives. of the United States of America
in Congress assembled, That the President, by
and with-the advice and consent OF the Senate,
shall be, and he is hereby. authorised to appoint
surveyor-general for Utah, whose annual sal
airy shall he three thousand dollars, and whose
power. authority, ard duties, shall be the same
as those provided by law for the survey or-gen-
erai Of Oregon, prior to July seventeen, eight
cen hundred and fifty-four and he shall locate
his Office from time to time at such places as
Squatter sovereign., 1855-06-05
T. J. F. BRUNER. WIN. B. HALY
RRUNER & HALYARD.

nEALERs in Drugs, Chemicals, Turpentine,
- Varnishes, Paints, Oils, Dye-Stufs, Per-
fumery, Soaps, Combs, Hair and Paint Brush
es, Patent Medicines, Window Glass, all sizes;
Putty, Snuff, Tobacco and Sugars.
Also, School Books, Medical Works, Nov
els, and a large lot of Miscellaneous Works;
Pens, Ink, Paper, &c. &c. We also are Whole
sale and Retail Agents for the sale of Mr..
Storms celebrated Scotch Cough Candy, and all
other popular medicines of the day.
AS we aim at giving universal satisfaction,
every article sold Wholesale or Retail by US,
not proving as good as recommended may be
returned and the money will be refunded. ALL
WE ASK is a TRIAL.
Particular attention given to orders from the
country. BRUNER & HALYARD.
Weston. Mo. s1tf
Squatter sovereign., 1855-06-05
STOVE STOREs
AND
TIN WARE FACTORY.

TFHHe subscriber would respectfully acknowl-
i edge the favors bestowed upon him by the
citizens of Weston and vicinity, and solicits a
attention to his VERY LARGE and carefully Sc
lected stock of STOVES, which will be sold very
low for CASH.
COOKING STOVES of all sizes, and va
rietyof Patterns to suit purchasers.
PARLOR STOVES of the latest style: AL
SO, Box and Ten Plate Stoves, of all sizes,
suitable for heating Churches, School Houses,
Stores, Shops, &C., &c. Tin Ware at Whole
sale and Reteil.
Job work done in the best style and shortest
notice. Spouting and Guttering particularly
attended to.
w. S. BRIGGS.
Weston Mo. '1tf.
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Steamboat OR 0s.
1885. 1856.
SEASON ARRANGEMENT.
st. Louis and st. Joseph Packet Line
1856.


st. Louis and st. Joseph Packet Line.
,f@k THE New, Elegantand Fast Reg
Szl1zFszzS uiar Passenger Packet POLAR
zs=zzzssz=sE STAR. E. F. DIX, Master, viii
leave st. Louis, during the season, on every al
tereate TUESDAY, at O'Clock, P. NJ, for
Glasgow, Brunswick, Miami, Hips Landing,
WayerIy, Berlin, Lexington, Wellington, Cam
den, Sibiey, Richheld, Liberty, Independence.
Kansas, Parkyille, Fort Leayenworth, Weston,
Atchison, st. Joseph, and intermediate points;
Commencing her regular trips at the opening
of navigation, viii leave st. Louis every alter
nate TUESDAY, as follows:
February 9th; August 18th and 18th;
March 18th and 27t, September 18th and 25th
April 10th and oath, October 9th and 23d;
May 9th and 22d; November 9th and 10Th;
June Sth and 18th; December 18th.
July Sd, 18th and 31st:
RETURNiEG-will leave st. Soseph every
alternate MONDAY at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, as
follows:
March 9TH and 18th; August 9th and Doth;
April I'd, 10th and 30th; September Sd and 18th;
May 18th and 2sth; October LIST 18th and oct
june 18th and 10th; November 18th and both
July 9th and 23d; December 10th.
Departing from st. Joseph Mondays at 10
O'Clock, A. NJ, Atchison at O'Clock, p. NJ.
Weston Tuesdays at O'Clock, a. M, Fort
Leavenworth at &, A. NJ, Parkville at 10, A. NJ,
Kansas at II, M, Wayne City at 1, P. M, Lib
erty at 2, P. M, RichfeId at 3, p. NJ, Sibley at
4, P. M, Camden at 3, P. NJ, Wellington at g..
P. M, Lexington, Wednesdays at O'Clock, A.
NJ, Dover at 9, A. M, Waverly at 10, a. M,
Hills Landing at IL, a. M, Miami at 1, P. n,
Brunswick at 2, p. M, Glasgow at 4, p. M,
Boonviile at 5, P. M, and arriving in st. Louis
Thursday afternoon, in time for Louisville Mail
Boats, and the evening lines of travel in every
direction.
No effort shall be wanting on the part Of her
present officers to retain for the Polar Star the
wide popularity which she has heretofore ac-
quired. Every requisite attention and accom-
mediation will be cheerfully extended to passen-
gers, and shippers may rely upon the utmost
punctuality and dispatch in the delivery of
freight. E. F. DIX,
lily H.. NJ. BLOSSOM.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-06-05
Approved December Is, 1854.
Epuhiic No fl

AN ACT allowing the further time of two
years to those holding lands By entries in the
Virginia Military District in Ohio, which
Were made prior to liIst January, eighteen
hundred and fifty-two, to have the sur
veyed and patented.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Re
personalities OF the United States of America
IN Congress assembled, That the officers and
soldiers OF the Virginia line, continental es-
Establishment, their heirs assigns, entitled to
bounty lands, which have, prior TO the first day
IF January, Ammo Domini, eighteen hundred
and fifty-two, been entered within the tract re-
served by Virginia, between the Little Miami
and Sciota rivers, for satisfying the legal boun-
ties TO her officers and soldiers, upon continent
tai establishment; shall be allowed the time of
two years, from and after the passage of this
act, to make and return their surveys and war
rants, or certified copies of warrants, to the
General Land Office.
Approved December 10, 1854.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-06-05
Approved December 81, 1854.
IPnnic 1911
AN ACT to regulate the salaries OF the District
Indges of the United States.

AN ACT to regulate The salaries OF the District
Judges of the United States.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Re-
representatives. OF the United States of America
In Congress assembled, That the judges OF the
district cou.ts of the United States shall receive
as compensation, the following yearly salaries,
to be paid quarterly from the treasury of the
United States, to wit:
The Judges of the districts of the SEates OF
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Is
land, Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, To-
wa, and Wisconsin, two thousand dollars.
The Judge of the northern district of Flori-
da. two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars
The judge OF the Western district of Virgin
Squatter sovereign., 1855-06-05
Public I'LL
An ACT to nrnN

AN ACT to provide for the accommodation of
the Courts of the United States for the dis
tiict Of Maryland, and for a Post Office at
Baltimore City. Maryland.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Re-
representatives. of the United States of America
in Congress assembled, That the President of
the United States be authorised to procure, or
to be procured, 4 Suitable site or sites for
building OF buildings for courthouse and
post-offce in the city OF Baltimore; and that
he prepare and submit to Congress, at as early
day as practicable, plans an estimates for the
construction Of building or buildings such
site sites, together with the estimates for fit
ting up or furnishing the same for the purposes
indicated. And if building or buildings
should be on such site or sites which can be re-
modelled or changed 80 as to answer the pur-
poses indicated in the title of this bill, he shall
submit to Congress plans and estimates for such
alterations and also estimates for fitting up
furnishing such building or buildings: Pro-
vided, That any contract or contracts he may
make for any such site or sites shall be condi-
tional and made subject to the approval of Con-
gress.
Approyed February IL 1885
Squatter sovereign., 1855-06-05
WEsTON HIGH SCHOOL.

THE first session of this institution will
u commence on Monday Oct 25th 1854.
DR.. I. p. Acres, A. NJ, (late President OF
the Masonic College, Greenburg, Ky.,) Princl-
pal of the Male Department
Rev. r. G. Loving, A. n formerly presi-
dent of the Buckingingham female institute,
Va, late of Fayette, Mo-. Principal OF the Fee
male Department.
Suitable Assistants will be employed as they
are required.
Tuition list Session 4 Months.
Primary studies -.s... .-.... 81 %
Common English branches 90
Higher do do...-.. 10 90
Greek and Latin, &C., .....-.12 co
Ornamental branches at the usual ex-
ira charges.
fuel, &c ...... 1880. ......-. W
Board, including washing, &c, can be had LID
the neighborhood at $40 per month.
w. G. CAPLES,
Gen'I. Superintendent
Weston, 1855. sIf.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-06-05
J. C. ROCKWELL.

"THOLESALE and Retail dealer in Eng
w Iish and American Cutlery, Hardware
OF every description, Guns, Pistols and sport
ing apparatus OF every kind, Chains of all KINGS,
Locks, Hinges, and Carpenter Tools of every
variety and of the best quality, and everything
else usually found In concern Of the kilns
and at prices to suit the times.
Weston Mo. sItf.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-06-05
IPnblic No. 10.l

AN ACT 60 authorize the issue of patents to
land in any State or Territory. in certain cases
BE it enacted by the Senate and House of Re-
representatives. of the United States of America
in Congress assembled, That in case of any
claim TO land in any State or Territory which
las heretofore been confirmed by law, and in
which no provision is made by the coniirmatory
statute for the Issue OF patents it shall and may
be lawful, where surveys for the land have been
or may hereafter be made, to issue patents for
The claims So confirmed, upon the presentation