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Kansas Legislature.
HOUSE.
Morning Session.

sHOFUHS OeSStON.
SHAWNEE Mission, Aug. 13, 1855.
Rev. Mr.. Peery offered up a prayer this
morning.
An act to establish ferry at Doniphan
was passed.
An act to establish and locate Terri
torial road from Atchison to lola, X. T.
vas passed.
An act designating the pay of certain
officers was passed.
This bill gives the clerk of the House
ten cents per hundred words for copying
the Journal for the Public Printer, and
twenty cents for indexing the Journals.
An act to incorporate the Lecompton
Town Company was passed.
Ac act concerning perpetuating testimo-
ny, taken from the Missouri Statute, was
passed.
An act respecting vagrants was also
passed.
An act giving meaning to to the word
State, was passed.
Territorial bills copied from the code of
Missouri, often contain the word State in
stead of Territory-the error escaping the
notice of committees, House, and Council.
This bill interprets State to mean Terrific
y when 1t so occurs in acts.
An act to establish the office Of County
Treasurer, was recommitted to the commit
lee who reported for the purpose of adding
an amendment.
An act regulating the granting of in
Janctions, after being read third time was
passed.
An act to incorporate the city of Pawnee
was passed.
Mr. Marshall introduced bill to incor.
p9rate the Delaware Town Company
read first time.
Mr. McMeekin introduced an act to in.
corporate the Kansas University. Read
first and second time and referred to
lommittee on interpretations.
Mr.. Marshall introduced bill to repu-
ate and license ferries. Referred after
second reading.
Mr.. Scott introduced an act concerning
ITee negroes and mulattoes. Read twice
and referred to select committee on cor
porations.
SEC. l. Prohibits schools for the in
Sraction Of free negroes, slaves or mulat-
,oes.
Sec. 2 No colored congregation to be
neld where colored person breaches. un-
eSs Sheriff attends to prevent sedition
Speeches.
Sec. 3. All such meetings to be Deem
ed unlawful assemblages, and broken up
'y the Sheriff.
SEC. 4. No free negro or mulatto to
emgrate to the territory under any anv
circumstances.
SEC. 8. If any white violates this act,
o be fined not exceeding $500 or not more
+an SIX months Imprisonment; if by
zee negro or mulatto, 80 lashes.
ouch are the principal provisions of this
Sll
The following bills were engrossed:
Ah act to define the boundaries of the
-'erai counties Of Kansas was read by
sections.
af'ous motions and amendments were
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TerritOrial Aeeucv.

4 S Agents for Messrs. VIM. Wade & Co.'s
IA st. Louis Steam Planning mill, we furnish
at short notice
Ready Made Houses,
of one, two and four rooms also, every de-
scription of rough and dressed lumber, floor ing,
sash, blinds, window and door frames, of the
very best quality.
As Agents for Messrs. Kingsland & Furgu-
sons Phenix Foundry, st. Louis, we furnishlfi
Steam Engines,- Horse Powers, Pages
& Chiid's single and double Saw mills, Thresh-
ers, Cob and Coru Crushers, and all kinds of
castings.
AS Agents for Messrs. G. & c. Todd & Co ,
We turnish-Portable Grain Mills of all sizes,
Bolting Cloths, leather and rubber Betting, and
every description of mill furnishing goods.
As,Agents for Messrs. VIM. Plant s. Co., we
furnish-every description of Agricultural I'm
plements.
It@We ais" furnish Wagons, Carriages,
Buggies, and any other article of st. Louis man
ufacture.
Terms and specifications may be obtained by
calling on US. DENNIS, LEWIS & CO.,
Forwarding and Commission Merchants
Kickapoo City, K. T., Aug. %. aug2S.
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FARM for SaEe!

TtHE undersigned offers for sale his Farm,
u containing 100 acres. The improvements
are good Dwelling House and all necessary
out Houses Thisfarm lies one half mile from
the Missouri River, three miles from Atchison
in SKansas Territory, and two miles from the
Lake Mill The land not in cultivation Is COW
cred with the heaviest kind OF Timber.
Any person wishing to purchase viii find the
terms to suit, by calling on the subscriber on
the farm; or at the Office of Seuatter Sovef-
eign.
WILLIAM W. ANDREWS.
Near the line OF Platte and Buchanan
s1tf
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THE Town of Delaware is situated in KAN
Il sas territory, on the south side OF the Mis-
souri, river, three miles above the line of the
Delaware reserve, and ten miles below Leaven-
worth city. This town was laid off and located
In February last, on tract of land densely tim
bered, easy OF access from the surrounding
country and situated favorably for health: al
ready there are a number Of houses going up.
It has the following resources as good and
prominent point:
FirsfIy-A Good Landing.
The Missouri river at this point is compress
ed within a narrow space, the channel is re-
es for mile above and below, the Kansas shore,
thus affording at all times safe and secure
landing for steamers.
SecOmdly-TinI1e Der i'm Abundance
The tract of land on which the town is laid
out, is covered with valuable timber, for build
ing purposes. besides this. there is on the opPo-
site side of the river large bottom, heavily
timbered with oak, ash and walnut.
Thirdly-Ifs Position.
This town has on the Kansas side of the riv-
supporting it, large district of the very best
lands in the Territory, while on the opposite
side of the river there is large and fertile bot
tom, tecming with population. This bottom is
of itself sufficient to sustain town of large
size. This is the most accessible point from
which the Delaware nation of Indians can pro-
cure their supplies. Delaware is the nearest
| and most accessible point at which the country
on the Kansas river can do their receiving and
| forwarding business. There are great num-
Der of towns on the Kansas that will find it to
their interest to make this place their shipping
point, among them would name OsawEee,
Calhoun and others. AS there is a good ferry
at this point, emigrants travelling to Kansas Ter
| ritory on the great State road from st. Joseph
to st. Louis, will find that this is the proper
point at which to enter the territory, as BY this
means they avoid great deal of unnecessary
travel.
II q al { n.
This location is high and commanding, hav-
ing no stagnant water near to generate disease
from its streets, there is presented to the eve q
spendid view of the Missouri river for miles
above and below the town, the country in the
vicinity presenting view at once pleasing and
romantic.
Every inducement will be given to mechanics
to make Delaware the place of their choice.
We ask each person to examine the place. The
merchant will find on an examination, that
Delaware is obliged to command trade not
second to any town in the Territory; from such
persons we ask an examination. In word,
word we ask for Delaware examination by
the public.
Sale of Lots.
The undersigned of Platte City, Mo-; Peter
7. Abel, Weston, or L. F. HoIIingsworth, Del
aware, Kansas Territory, authorised to dis
pose of shares or lots in said town who NAV
desire to purchase.
b. F. CLARK,
b. F. HOLLINGSWORTH,
'16-tf WA. DICKEY.
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CoUNcIL.-The following bills were

CouNcIL.-The following bills were
passed:
An act authorizing officers to call to
their assistance the power of the country.
An act to provide for the locations oi
Territorial roads in the Territory of Kan
sas.
An act to establish territorial road
from Atchison to Marysville.
The following bills have been read a
first time:
An act to regulate proceedings under
writs of mandamus.
An act to regulate the writ of ad guod
ddmmatns.
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GIFT E.V'TERPRF
$4,000
EN Gifts fO5. the PeODEe!
First Great Distribution in Parkville.
EVERY TICKET DRAWS A PRIZE!
NO BlankSs

THE managers take great pleasure in offer
L ing, to their thousands patrons, the follow
ing valuable and magnificent
GIFT ENTERPRISE!
AT the same time assuring our friends and the
public that there is no HUMBUGGERY con-
neeted with the transaction. Prizes to be dis
tributed first of September as soon as the
2.O0O Tickets are Sold.
Gg The price of the ticket is but ONE
DOLLAR
Read attentively the following list OF beauti-
full and costly gifts, which will be distributed
by a committee of ten persons, selected by the
Stock Holders
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ATCHESON HOUSE.

TNHE Subscriber having taken the above new
Il HOTEL, would respectfully inform his
friends, and the travelling public, that he is now
ready to entertain guests in manner and style
not TO be surpassed in the Territory.
D. B. DICKINSON.
Atchison, K, T., August 21st, 1855.
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An act to restrain intercourse with the
Indians was passed.
An act to establish and regulate Justices
Courts was passed.
Mr.. Stringfellow introduced a bill to in
corporate the Atchison Bank of Kansas
Territory, was read a second time and or
dered TO be printed.
An act to prevent non-residents from
grazing stock in Kansas was amended and
and then passed.
An act to provide for Convention to
frame constitution was referred to spe-
cial committee.
An act regulating the practice in Courts
of Chancery was passed.
An act to incorporate the Occidental
Telegraph Co., was passed.
An act to license and tax merchants was
passed.
An act 10 establish a territorial road
from Atchison to lola. was passed.
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g9TA benevolent old gentleman used
to give away wood to the poor by the cord
in order, as he said to have it recorded
above.
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To KEEP OFF ANrs.-A circle of lime
OF chalk laid round any plant will prevent
ants from touching it. There is no other
remedy against encroachments.
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Agents wanted in every town in Upper Mis-
souri, and Kansas Territory. Persons wishing
to purchase tickets, can do so by applying to
or addressing SUMMERS & STEPHENS.
T Parkyille, No.
e Tickets in the above Enterpriss can be
had at the Drug Store OF
EWELL & DYKES,
S-td Atcaison, K. I.
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Excelsior steam Saw Mill.

HAVING completed our new steam saw
i Il MILL we are prepared to furnish any de-
sired quantity of Oak, Walnut or Cottonwood
lumber, or lath at reasonable rates. Terms
cash. Cash for logs.
DENNIS, LEWIS & co.
Kickapoo City, x, T., Aug. %, 1859. n29
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Journeyman Printer Wanted.

A journeyman printer can get constant en-
hployment, and good wages, if application
he made Immediately, at this Office. A good
pressman preferred. aug. 21, '55.
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gS Rachel, the great French actress,
will make her first appearance in New
York. at the Metropolitan theatre on the
1st of September.
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DRY GOODS.

ever brought to this market, which they prom
ise to sell very low for Cash; or on time TO
prompt customers. Come and all and ex-
anime our stock before purchasing elsewhere.
we have the Goods and are determined to
sell them. We have a large assortment of
every variety of goods usually brought to the
Weston market. Our stock consists in part of
the following articles:
Cloths, black and Fancy cassimeres, satinets
and Vestings, latest styles;
Large assortments of prints of the best brands;
A beautiful lot of silk Bonnets, latest style;
A superior lot of dress and bonnet trimmings,
A variety of styles of ladies dress goods,
Fancy silks, plain black, do, ladies black and
Fancy silk Shawls, together with various
other Fancy articles too numerous to men,
ton;
A large lot of boots and shoes.
q superior lot of ready made Clothing for men
and boys;
Hats and caps of every variety and style;
Queensware, glassware, hardware, groceries,
&c, &C..
To stock of dress goods, &c, we would
particularly invite the attention of the ladies'
No trouble to show. goods; you will find us at
the old stand.
HOLIDAY s. DICKEY.
Weston, Mo. '1f.
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TIE PIONEER STORE.
AsPLING, STEVENS s. co.
Corner OF Main and Water Streets
PARKVILLE, MO-.

ASPLING, STEVENS s. co.
Corner OF Main and Water Streets.
PARKvILLE, MO-,
HAVE just opened at their cid Stand one of
Ii the largest and most varied assortment Of
Dry Goods, Hardware and Groceries, that have
ever been exhibited in upper Missouri. We are
now prepared to sell at wholesale retail to
customers at unusually low rates. To their
old customers they beg leave to return their sim
cere thanks for the liberal support which they
have received, and would invite all in want of
any article in the mercantile line to give them
call. They pledge themselves to sell all arti-
cles upon as favorable terms as they can be
bought in st. Louis. Their stock consists IN
part of the following articles, which have been
very recently selected in the Eastern markets
| with great care, and purchased upon a most ia
vorable state Of the market, viz:
Domestic, bleached and brown. all qualities:
Calicos; all colors and qualities of Flannel;
Deaines; Plain Plaids;
French and English Merino;
Bonnets; WOrsted Hoods;
Black and Fancy Silks; Plaid Silks;
Shawls and cloaks, all sizes and qualities;
WOrsted Plaid, for children's wear;
Silk, cashmere, and Kid Gloves;
Collars, Undersleeves, chemisettes:
Swiss, Jaconet, and chequered Mnslins;
Swiss, Jaconet, Thread and cotton Edgings and
Insertions;
Swiss and Jaconet Bands:
Combs; Tuck and Side combs;
Card Cases; Port Monnaies;
Turkey-shell, India rubber, and Bone combs;
Hair and clothes Brushes.
GENTLEMEN'S WEAR.
Frock and Dress coats;
Overcoats of all qualities and styles;
Black, Plaid and Fancy cashmere Pants;
Black, Plaid, and Fancy Sattinett Pants;
Black Satin and Fancy Silk Vests;
Black and Fancy Silk Velvet Vests;
Plush Vests; Black and Fancy cashmere Vests:
Black and Fancy cloths;
French. EnpliSh and German RIsrt nd
Black and Fancy Satinettes and Tweeds;
Beaver cloth;
Blue and Fancy Be-. and Saddle Blankets:
Undershirts-Lamb's Wool. Silk and cotton;
Drawers-Net, Flannel, and cotton;
Black and Fancy craVats;
Cashmere, Silk, and Kid Gloves;
Buckskn and Sealskin Riding Gloves;
Hats and caps;
sSr BOOTS AND SHOES.
RHS A Great variety.
49, Buffalo and India rubber Overshoes:
| Table Lnnen, Table cloths, Table covers and
Toweliing;
Damask for curtains; curtain Muslins:
Shaving Tools and Perfumery;
Groceries, Hardware, Queensyyare, and cut
lery;
Carpets. Oilcloths, assorted. and every other
article which can be called for
In conclusion we viii say to all, give us a
| cali before purchasing elsewhere. and we will
show you that Goods can and will be sold chea-
per in Parkyille, than any other town above st.
| Louis.
| % Particular attention given to orders from
Kansas Territory, and Merchants may find it
| to their interest TO purchase from as.
ASPLING, STEVENS & CO.
| Parkville, Mo. Il IF.
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E0R SALE.

A NUMBER one Steam Boiler, Engine and
AMachinery complete. Good as new. Well
adapted to running any kind of a MILL OR
SMALL STEAM BOAT, for sale low, and on
accommodating terms. Apply to
L. BURNES & BRO.
Weston, Aug. 81, 1855.
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w. =. DyEU.

nj ERCHANT, has always on hand COM
VI Plete assortment or sss--eries and Pro-
visions a. has Ssa-e z Salt Creek tsi::cv Kan
SIS Territory. .1tf.
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ATCHIsoN, AUGUST %, 1856.

[ :. scFNT P1S fof the .squatter Sovereign" in
~, C;ty of st. Louis.
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E9 To check woman-dress her in
gingham.
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True Freedom.

Stone walls do not prison make,
Nor iron bars a cage;
Minds innocent and quiet take
That for an hermitage;
If have freedom in my love,
And in my soul am free,
Angels alone that soar above
Enjoy such liberty.
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DENNIS s. LEWIS, J. w. AND C. c. DENNIS,
Fayette, Mo. kickapoo City, K, 7.
DENNIS, LEWIS s. CO..
nEALERS in General Merchandise, For
Dwarding and Commission Merchants, Pro-
prietors of Excelsior Steam Saw Mill, Kicka-
poo City.
Ph9nix Foundry, Todd's Mill Furnishing
House, Plants Agricultural Warshouse.
aug. 2S-2m.
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E@ When is a man thinner than a
shingle2 When he is shaving.
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The buckwheat crop promises we'll
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nEALEKs in Drugs, Chemicals, Turpentine,
~ VaTnishes, 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 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 giviBg universal satisfaction,
every article sold Wholesale or Retail by Us,
not proving as good as recommended may De
returned and the money viii be refunded. ALL
We ASK IS A TRIAL.
Particular attention given to orders from the
country! BRUEER& & HALYARD
Weston, No. sitf.
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DIR. j. Il. EWELL.
RESID ENT PHYSICIAN.

HAVING practiced medicine in the West
IL for many years, and understanding thor
oughly the diseases of the country, offers bis
services to the citizens of Atchison and vicini-
iy. Will always be found at the Drug Store OF
Ewell 81 Dykes, when not professionally en-
gagged
Atchison, K T., Aug, 1855. '29-y
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TUESDAY, August IA.

HoUsE.-Dr. Stringfellow asked for
leave to introduce bill to authorize the
election of delegates to convention-a
State Convention order that Kansas
may apply for admission into the Union
He said that some might think this step
premature, but he thought it would tend to
allay the excitement at present existing
and which would continue to exist concern
ing the admission of Kansas, not only in
the Territory but throughout the Union.-
There would be no peace until this ques-
cided the better. Kansas, he continued,
had already larger population than sew
eral States had at the time of their adj
mission. Kansas was now an older Ter
ritory than California when she applied for
admission; and with the exception of that
State, Kansas was increasing its popula-
ton more rapidly than any other territory
ever had before. The number of inhabi-
tants that a territory must have before it
could be admitted had never been settled
by competent Authority. He thought ev-
cry territory should be admitted as soon as
it could support the expenses of its own
government.
The bill was read twice and referred to
a special committee consisting Of Messrs
Anderson, Marshall and Matthias.
An act regulating elections was passed.
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CUGAR AND CoFFEE-The bes. the rner-
y ket affords can always be found at the Pio-
neer store Of
AsPLING, STEVENS & CO.
III Parkvills, No.
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FIRST ARRIVAL.

TNHE undersigned would respectfully an
i nounce to the citizens of Platte and ad
ioinining Counties, that they have now on hanc
in the City of Weston, direcnt from the East
the largest and best selected stock OF
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HOLIDAY AND DlCKEY

Wholesale and Retail Merchants,
Main, St., between Market and Thoma
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.,s for sauatfer Sovereign

The following persons are authorized to
AGENTS for the ''SaUATTER SovER-
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The Landlord and Tenant Case.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE uye.ip.

y,
Your PAPER OF this morning very change
asaps Francis Collins, taken from strange proceed
ings before the Mayor this city In that
NJ Collins s Represented as having taken isdys trunk
and but for the bysindrs would have done other cruel
inre mentioned In ssid article And that his Honor the
Mayor had issued warrant 70 said Collins his
foul msdteds This strange wild story circulated In such
print enough to crush man. and II the staten nts had
basis truth he should he crushed. The Mayor,
rather the MAY clerk dismissed the charge this
inr But paper will announce this fact unless do
Tic SIMPLE facts hefe-Mr. flames Lyons, not Mira
Lyon. hired store FROM M Collins and bsanoo q
nin- due Mr. Collins claimed that balance and finding
that james Lyons had packed all goods end about
them and his family Philadelphia withort dis
chsrgnK the debt contracted and other iact existing IN
the case vrsn o. attachment wss duy s1d esulary Vs.
from court and the proper and nashnrsad
GER rec lived the warrant and levied and took the
prof erty Under the statute authorizing such poo" dg
lie all fair and legal and common The
Mayor Laa right to interfere and no Jndeal ofce
shoud allow himself Issue warrant tucn loose
timony sgsinst respectable citizen. "a eaSy Tor tho
have enquired for sne easy Tor him 70 hsyc s.e
ttc tap,rs tharifnr ,e warrant Of attachments and he
I'd esn be would have dish Used tho complaint be
rr Me- Collins arrest snd before causing toe pub
cAtion Of tie srrt " your pater HoLhs that yea may
ruisf fkia sister tut Ia uftihcs Ion Of VI Collins
N a n O.
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The Municipal Reform Committee ON It's
Legs.

At meeting Of the Municipal Reform Com nit 20,
held at the New York University last evening" the pro.
vsicns OF bill introduced during the present week into
the Senate OF this State, making radical changes in the
charter Of the city Of New York. and particularly the
organization of the Police Depsr meat ring been con-
sdered by the committee IL WAS after discussion
mously
Resolved That in the Judgment OF this committee there
great that any bill to after the
city, introduced at this late period Of the session. would
passed bo injurious to the welfare OF the city, aud
therefore, derrscate attempt under existing cireum
stances the part OF the Legislature to interiors In
matter Inomentous.
Resolved That view with alarm the provisions OF tbs
bill pending In the Senate, changing the organization
of police department. and most earnestly
AGAINST the passage Of any such provisions
Resolved, That he public course Of the Hon. Ferusndo
Wood Mayor Of this city, entitled to highest
bsion and we cordially uni viii our elew citizens
for tho nd the Of support for the f,ture
eres and to protect the lives and property OF the people
his city.
Resolved. That earnestly call rpon fellow citizens
individually and collectively TO their prevent
tho passage OF the bill referred to-
Resolved That the foregoing resolutions be signed by the
PETER COOPER, Chairman.
i. II. BAILEY, Secretary.