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Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-01

ADVICE TO THE NEWLY MARRIED
ZscholSke, in one Of his tales, gives the fol-
lowing advice to bride:
sin thy first solitary hour after the GER
emony, take the bridegroom and demand a
solemn VOW Of him and give him VOW in
return. Promise one another secretly nev-
er, not even in jest, to wrangle with each
other; never to handy words or indulge in
the least ill-humor. Never, I say, never!
Wrangling in jest and putting on an air OF
i'll humor NEARLY to tease, becomes earn
est in practice. Mark that Next prom
Use each other sincerely and solemnly never
to have a secret from each other under
whatever pretext, with whatever excuse it
might be. You must continually and eve-
ry moment see clearly into each others
bosom. Even when one of you has COM
mitted a fault wait not an instant but con-
fess it freely; let it cost tears: but confess
it. And as you keep nothing secret from
each other, so on the contrary, preserve the
privacies of your house, marriage-state
and heart from father, mother, sister, broth
er, aunt and the world. You two, with
Gods help, build your own quiet world:
every third or fourth one whom you draw
into it with youwill form party and stand
between you two. That should never be.
Promise this to each other. Renew the
VOW at each temptation. You will find
your account in it. Your souls will grow
as it We're together, and at last will become
as one. All! if many young pair had
on their wedding-day known this secret
how many marriages were happier than
alas, they are2
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-01
DiScOcea.ea <yE EgSt!!
A Mystery exp1ained---A RevO
luton is cerfaiIs---FictOFy
is Ours.
" HARDY'S EYE Balm.

u1HE best, quickest, and decidedly the mas
l. pleasant remedy ever offered, for the cure
| sore, weak, or diseased eyes. 1t matters NJ
how long they have been sore, this balm vi
cure them. Cases of short duration it cure
| in from ~ to 4S hours.
From the Clerk Of the Court Of RandoIiFi
County.
81 have used /. V. Hardy's Eye Balm in niE
| cases, and effected cure in every case promE:
Iy. J. ]. ALLEN"
The Huntsville Recorder of Feb. ~, IS5
says that, Tsthe great number and remarkabf
cures that have come under our observation, hsi
fully convinced us that |. v Hardy's is grea,
man, and that his wonderful Eye Balm is th'
most valuable combination for the cure of SGT
eyes that has ever been produced. All success
to him in his new enterprise say We"
The Liberty Tribune of March 3, 1854, saya
,,haye you sore eyes, if SO be sure and get HaF-
dy's Eye Balm.''
Mr.. Harty-I have used and known to h
used your Eye Balm in numbers OF cases q.
sore eyes, some of one and two years standiR-
and it effects cures in every case Cases Of sh9T
duration it cures in less time than | though
possible for any remedy to have done It. IT,
the sine qua non lin country for sore eyes
and will be Pm all when once tried.
II. PATTON
Centeryille. Dec. 20, 1853.
We could offer hundreds of Just such recon
mendations as the above. (soIne from Pflys;s
ians) but deem it unnecessary
Try it, and if it does not do as we say. denounc
it, but till tried keep silent, or lend it your il
fuence, for it is no humbug.
This Balm is prepared only in Huntsvill'
Missouri, by /. V. Hardy. & co., to whom all OF
.ders for Agencies must be addressed. Persoli
wishing it, and can not procure it from agents
can have it sent to them by mail, by addressiE.
post paid-us. For 81 we send FIVE boxes
Price % centsper box.
R- II. Blalsesly South West cor. of Sd az
Chestnut Street, Wholesale and Retail Agen.
| for st. Louis.
Sold In Weston, by Morriss & Pinkston; i
Parkvil1e, by Ciardy s. Prewitt, and by Drug
gists and Merchants generally. sn5 6m.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-01
ssPORT WILLIAM. -
KANSAS TERRITORY.

THIS new and beautiful Town site is situa-
i 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 densely populated
part of Kansas, surrounded by the finest soil
and best timber in that Territory, with per-
manent landing, commanding view of the riv-
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 course
of erection, good steam Saw Mill, which will
be in successful operation in few weeks; also.
large and eommodious Tavern is in process of
erection which will be opened for the accom-
mediation of the public in a short time.
Persons wishing to procure Lots Immediate
ly will have opportunity of SO doing, by call
ing on Henry Brady, or Jonathan Hartman.
both of whom are authorized Agents to sell
and dispose of lots, and one or 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. SrRATr,
AMOS REEFS, w. C. RESMINGToN,
HENRY DEBARD, JAS w. BRADLEY,
I'll. G. BRADLEY, p. J. COLLINS.
I'll. B. HERNDoN. Trustees.
81 tf.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-01
MISSOURI RIVER.
SPRING ARRANGEMENT FOR 1856.

xaNss - The Regular Friday Packet,
satz5aES EDINBURG, g. W. Bowman,
3sszzEzszza Master, for Brunswick, Miami.
Hill's Landing, Waverly, Berlin, Lexington,
Wellington, Camden, sibley, Rich6e1d, Liberty,
Independence, Kansas, ParkvilIe, Fort Leaven-
worth, Weston, Atchison and st Joseph, COM
mencing her regular trips from st. Louis on
Friday, March 9th and ed, April 9th and 90,
May 4th, 18th, June LIST, 18th and Doth, July
18th and 9th, August 10th and 24th, Septem-
Der It'll and DIST, October 9Th and 18th, Novem-
Der I'd, 10th and 30th, December 18th and 2Sth.
Leaves st. Joseph every alternate Thursday
at 10 O'Clock, m, as follows: March 18th and
2sths April 18th and Goth, May 10th and 9th,
June 9TH and 2fst, July 9th and 18th, August I'd
10th and 30th, September 18th and 27th, Octo-
Der 18th and 25th. November 9Th and 22d. De-
cember 9th and Doth.
Leaving Weston, Friday at Z O'Clock, M;
ParkEiile at g, N; Kansas 10, N; Wayne CT
ty II, N; Liberty II, m; Richfeld 1, m;
Sibley 2, IA; Camden 3, m; Weliington4, p
Nc; and on Saturday following, viii leave Lex
lngton az z, m; Dover at 8, a m; Wayerly 9, a
m; HIPS Landing 10, a N; Miami II, m; Bruins
wick N; Glasgow 4, n; Boonville 6, p m;
arriving IN st. Louis on Sunday afternoon, in
time for the Louisville packets.
We beg leave to return our thanks for the lib
eTal patronage bestowed on us last season, and
hope By strict attention TO business TO merit .
continuance of the same.
6. w. BOWMAN, Captain
G. A. REICHENEKER, clerk.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-01
NIiSSouc River.
Spring Arrangements for 1855.


The Regular Thursday Packet. z. <.
Landing, waverly, Berlin, Lexington, We'll
lington, Camden, Sibley, Richfeld, Liberty,
Independence, Kansas, Parkville, Fl. Leaven-
worth, Weston, Atchison, and st. Joseph.
fFN@sa"hA WILL leave st. Louis on every al
szEaTSs;iFgs3 ternate Thursday, as follows:
E2sz=s--,zs@IM March LIST, 18th and goth; April,
18th, 26th; MAY oath; June It'll 21st; July 9th,
10Th; August I'd, 10th; 30th; September 18th;
9th; October 18th; 25th; November 9Th, 22d.
Returning will leave st. Joseph for st. Louis
every alternate Wednesday, at 10 O'Clock, A.
NJ, as follows: March 7th and 21st; April 4th
and 18th; May I'd, 10th and 30th; June 18th and
9th; July 18th and 25th; August 8th and 22d;
September 9TH and 10Th; October Sd, 18th and
31st; November 18th and 2Sth, and December
10Th.
Departing from st. Joseph Wednesdays at 10
O'Clock, m; Atchison at III, a m; Iatan at L
m; and will arrive at Weston same day, and
remain there over night. Will leave Weston,
Thursdays at Z O'Clock, a m; Fort Leavenworth
at m; Leavenworth City at 81 m; Park
vile at 10 a m; Kansas at II m; Wayne City at
1 p m; Liberty at P IN; Richfeld at 3 m;
Sibley at A p M. Camden at m; Wellington
at p m; and arrive at Lexington same evening,
and remain there over night. Will leave Lex
ington Fridays at O'Clock, N; Berlin and
Dover at 81 a m; Waverly at 10 m; HIPS
Landing at II m; Miami at m; Brunswick
at p N; Glasgow at p m, and Boonville at 81
p m. 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 punctuality and dispatch.
AMBROSE REEDER. Can't.
IS BEN. V. CLINE, Clerk.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-01

AIR-sT'will never do to give it so, Mr.. Brown
The Sabbath came, and with it passed
The first of April, which is cast
Into oblivion, but it kept the rule,
That, ere it sunk to rest, 'twould see fool.
The sun arose from out the eastern sky,
And shed his light DER men whose hearts beat
high
With hopes that ere he sunk into the West,
He'd see that they were wisely, happily blest,
With sense enough to know that ne'er clown
Was cute enough to 6. do the thing up brown
Alas men erred +: for now tits surely known,
That, ere the sun his daily course had flown,
A hey, post-haste, came riding to the door
OF Brown s. Co. +; and he had in store
\ letter, which Brown opened and read,
And, reading, turned pale as the dead.
He lost his tongue, but found it in the bell,
Which, taking down, he rang both long and
well,
And while around him stood an eager crowd,
He read the letter, treInbingly, but loud.
Friends Mission was the date +; but that's mo-
all;
Twas signed, and no mistake, r. Mendenhall
The substance of it was, that six or seven hun
dred
Missourians (who sincerely wondered
Whether at our election we wouldn't need as
sistanee,
And coming up, voted without resistance,)
On their return were camping at Mill Greek,
And had resolved, to which they'd surely stick
To return and hang George w. Brown,
And, then, if needs be, burn his office down.
The cause they had for cutting such caper
Was, they'd gotten hold of his last paper,
Which abused them much for coming up to vote
So they'd return and make him change his not
Brave men stood round, whose patriotic bloot
Boiled DER with Indignation, that flood
OF naughty men should come up in the night
And hang George Brown; no, sir, they'd hav
to fight.
Some went around and drummed up raw recruits
Many of whom stood sshivering in their boots,
And when the sun sunk meath the western hill
The noble men were ready for the drill.
Some kaew it was hoax, and ''tittered in thei
sleeve,''
But nearly all sincerely did believe
That if they did not stand and guard poor MI
Brown,
He would be put up and his office be put down
About two hundred men were enlisted for til
war;
Brown was high private, Reed captain of tn
| A corps;
And boldly did they march up and down tn
street,
! And on their faces written, 90 Death rather tina
retreato
How long they stood on guard some Of us dom
know,
Butwe Weakened in the morning, and they hadn'
struck a blow.
! The mischief was, that all the town
| Was fooled well as Mr.. Brown.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-01
THE PIOrEER sTo.s
AsPLING, STEVENS sco
crner Of Main and Water g..
PAREvTLLE, NO

80 - "atef Stree,
PARKvTLLE, MO-,
TTAvE Just opened at their cid st.,a.
Il the largest and most varied assort,' ols
Dry Goods, Hardware and Groceries. FL.
ever been exhibited in upper Missouri w " hSi.
now prepared to sell at wholesale or re..ss q
customers at unusually low rates. II q .
old customers they beg leave to return thai
cere thanks for the liberal support which > $
have received, and would invite all in Va. ~
any article in the mercantile line to eiYa =
a cali. They pledge themselves to sell an =
cles upon as favorable terms as they esa :
bought in St. Louis. Their stock cousis.. :
very recently selected in the Eastern mari
with great care, and purchased upon mos, s
vorable state of the market, viz:
| Domestic, bleaehed and brown. all ouali,i.,.
Caiicos; all colors and qualities Of Flame,
Delaines: 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 chiidren's wear;
Silk, cashmere, and Kid Gloves;
Collars, Undersleeves. chemisettes;
Swiss, -Jaconet, and chequered Muslins;
Swiss, Jaconet, Thread and cotton Edgingss
insertions,
Swiss and Jacenet Bands;
Combs; Tuck and Side combs;
Card Cases; Port-Monnaiess
Turkey-sheil, 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 YES
Black and Fancy cloths;
French, English, and German Black and F:
cy Doeskin;
Black and Fancy Satinettes and Tweeds;
Beaver cloth;
Blue and Fancy Bed and Saddle Blankets;
Observation-Disclosures Wool, Silk and cotton
Drawers-Net, Flannel, and cotton;
Black and Fancy cravats;
Cashmere, Silk, and Kid Gloves;
Buckskin and Sealskin Riding Gloves;
Hats and caps;
gRa BOOTS AND SHOES.
A Great variety.
ssSS~ Buffalo and India rubber Overshoes:
Table Linnen, Table cloths, Table covers
| Towellins;
Damask for curtains; curtain Sfuslins:
Shaving Tools and Perfumery;
Groceries, Hardware, Queensware, and c
lery;
Carpets. OllclOtns, assorted, ana every OF
| article which can be called for
In conclusion we viii say to all, give Z,
call before purchasing elsewhere. and we =
show you that Goods can and will be solde
per in Parkville, than any other town aboTe
Louis.
~ Particular attention given to orders II
Kansas Territory, and Merchants may iini
to their interest to purchase from us.
ASPLING, STEVENS & co
Parkville, Mo. Il IF.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-01
1883.
1866. 1855.
SEASON ARRANGEMENT.
st. Louis and St. Joseph Packet Line.
The New, Elegant and Fast Regular
Passenger Packet, JAMES Il. LUCAS,

st. Louis and ST. Joseph Packet Line
The New, Elegant and Fast Regular
Passenger Packet, JAMES Fl. LUCAS,
f2MsS1" e A. WINELAND, Master, will leave
sssazTssi{FssS St. Louis during the season, on ev-
z.ezzEzzzGery alternate Tuesday, at o.
clock, p. H., for Glasgow, Brunswick, Miami,
HIPS Landing, Waverly, Berlin, Lexington,
Wellington, Camden, Sibley, Richfeld, Liberty
Independence, Kansas, ParkviIle, Fort Leaven-
worth, Weston, Atchison; st. Joseph and inter-
mediate points:
Commencing her regular trips at the opening
of navigation, will leave st. Louis every alter
nate TUESDAY. as follows:
March 9th and Goth. August It'll and 21st.
April Sd and 18th September 18th and 18th.
May LIST, 18th & Doth, October ID. 10th and 3Oth
June 10Th and Goth, November 18th and eth
July 10th and oath.
RETURNING-will leave st. Joseph every
alternate MONDAY, at 10 O'Clock, A. M, as
follows
March 18th and 26th. August 18th and 9th.
April 9th and 23d. September 10th & 24th.
May It'll and 2fst. October Sth and 22d.
June 4th and 18th. November 9Th and 10Th.
July I'd, 10th and Goth. December Ord.
Departing from st. Joseph mondays at 10
O'Clock, II, Atchison IL NJ.
Weston Tuesday at O'Clock, A NJ Fort
Leavenworth at 8 A NJ ParkaRe at 10, A
ri, Kansas at II, NJ, Wayne City at /, NJ, Lib
erty at p N Richfield at p III, Sibley at d P
NJ Camden at Wellington at 6 NJ, licking
ton on Wednesdays at O'Clock, A NJ. Dover at
9 A NJ, Waverly at 10A NJ Hilil,s Landing at II
NJ, Miami at / NJ, Brunswick at 2 NJ Glas-
Cow at NJ, Boonville at 5 P N, and arriving
in st. Louis Thursday afternoon, in time fol-
Louisville Mail Boats, and the evening lines of
travel in every direction.
The LUCAS is first class boat, new, large
and elegantly fitted up, built expressly for the
Missouri river trade, and in all her equipments
and appointments especial care has been taken
to make her superior Passenger Packet, and
particularly attractive.
90. A WTNELAND, Master.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-01
gtean,bOat Gar0s.
1865. 1855.
SEASON ARRANGEMENT.
st. Louis and st. Joseph Packet Line

rs - z THE New, Elegant and Fast Reg
s u sszTszzslzzS ular Passenger Packet POLAR
zzzssszsz@STAEs, E. F. DIX, Master, will
leave st; Louis, during the season. on every al
tereate TUESDAY, at 4 O'Clock, p. ID, for
Glasgow, Brunswick, Miami, Hills Landing,
WaFerly, Berlin, Lexington, Wellington, Cam
den, Sibley, Richfeld, Liberty, independence,
Kansas, Parkyille, Fort Leavenworth, Weston,
Atehison, st. Joseph, and intermediate points;
Commencing her regular trips at the opening
of NAVIGATION, will leave St Louis every alter
February 9th; August 18th and 2Sth;
March 18th and 27t, September 18th and 25th
April 10th and 24th: October 9th and Odd:
May 9TH and 22d; November 9th and Doth;
June Sth and 10th; December 4th.
July Sd, 18th and 31st;
RETURNING-willI leave st. Soseph every
alternate MONDAY at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, as
follows:
March 9TH and 10Th; August6th and goth;
April I'd, 10th and 30ths September Sd and 18th;
May 18th and 2sth, October 1st 10th and 29t
June 18th and 18th: November 18th and Goth
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. NJ, Fort
Leavenworth at 8, A. M, Parkyille at 10, A. NJ,
Kansas at II, NJ, Wayne City at 1, P. b., Lib
erty at ?, P. NJ, Richfeld at 3, p NJ, Sibley at
A, P. NJ, Camden at 5, P. NJ, Wellington at .,
P. NJ, Lexington, Wednesdays at O'Clock, A.
NJ, Dover at 0, A. NJ, WaVerly at 10, A. NJ,
HIPS Landing at II, A. M, Miami at /, P. NJ,
Brunswick at 2, P. NJ, Glasgow at I, P. NJ,
Boonville at 5, p. NJ, 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. z. F. DIX,
*11y H M. BLOSSOM.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-01

1=.John, what is a gentleman2"-
sStub toe boots, short tail coat, and high
shirt collar" .'What is the chief end of
man?" ITO borrow money, to eat large
dinners, to attend the opera, and to petit
ton for an Office" .sWhat is a gentle
mans first duty towards hinselfa" ITO
buy pair of plaid pantaloons. and to raise
a huge pair of whiskers.' -
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-01
1oCT. J. f. BRUNER. VIM. b. HALTAI
RRUNER S. EEALYARD.

DEALERs in Drugs, Chemicals, Turpentine
- Varnishes, Paints, Oils, Dye-Stuffs, 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..
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. ALI
WE ASK IS TRIAL.
Particular attention given to orders from the
country. BRUNER & HALYARD.
Weston, Mo. s1tf.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-01

EB= Among the complaints on Mayor
Woods book In New York is the follow
ing:-"That in the month of February last
the complainants entrusted an infant to the
care of Mr.. and Mrs, of-Di-
vision street, to be taken charge of and
wet-nursed, and for which the compliments
Were to pay SO per month. That they did
pay the said amount in advance for the
first month, and on visiting the house three
days after found the child drugged, and
laid upon shelf, neglected starving and
uncared for. That in consequence of this
inhuman treatment the child sickened and
died a few days after, and the parties ma
king the complaint pray the Mayor for re-
dress.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-01
WESTON HIGH SCHOOL

HyHE first session of this institution win
i commence on Monday Oct. 25th 1854.
DR.. T. p. Acres, A. NJ, (late President of
the Masonic College, Greenburg, Ky.,) Princi-
pal of the Male Department.
Rev. r. G. Loving, A. nj. formerly presi-
dent of the Buckingham female institute,
Va, late of Fayette, Mo- Principal of the Fee
male Department.
i Suitable Assistants will be employed as they
are required.
Tuition 1st Session 4 Months.
Primary studies ... ...... 81 90
Common English branches ........ 90
Higher do do.... LILO 90
Greek and Latin, &C., .12 90
Ornamental branches at the usual ex-
ira charges.
Fuel, &c. $500. $3.50. $3.50. .....'.. 0O
|. Board, including washing, Sc, can be had in
fthe neighborhood at $40 per month.
w. G. CAPLES,
Gen'l. Superintendent.
Weston, 1855. s1tf.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-01
STOVE STORE!
AND
TIN WARE FACTORY.

TyHe subscriber would respectfully acknowl
i edge the favors bestowed upon him by the
citizens of Weston and vicinity, and solieits 2
continuance of patronage. He wishes to call
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 a 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 Retpil.
Job work done in the best style and shortest
notice. Spouting and Guttering particularly
attended to.
w. S. BRIGGS.
Weston Mo. s1tf.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-01
TUTTAED BAKEHs

L. Groceries Of every description v eoosp
Willow and Stone Ware Tobacco, sesH q,
Pickles, Preserves, Branded Fruits. OysIs -
HOLSTERS, Sardines, Glass, and Glass Ware =
All of which viii be Geld who. sale ard re''s
lower than at any other honse in the ess5-
Tsxaors, Ms.si.a
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-01
KANSAS HOY!
EEE r. ",

A NTMROD FARLEY, has at Ia
-STST. tan, the only Ferry that never
- stops for ice or low water, but
runs on whenever a passenger arrives between
davbreak and dark. He has three good Boats,
and when one cant go, another can. All who
want to go into sr out Of Kansas. remember
sfH. NIa1R0D FAREET, Iataa.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-01

to Certain young men. when they
are invited to a ball, only go in time for
supper. These are what may be called
the supper-numeraries of society.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-01

G.. w. BRowN, Lawrence.

When Brown read this, horror was de-
picted on his countenance, and forthwith
he rushed into neighbor's with the dread
full intelligence, and Immediately he was
seen with a telescope in one hand and a
dinner bell in the other, watching for Mis-
seurians and ringing for public meeting.
Forthwith the villagers assembled, and the
terrible epistle was read and re-read! Some
looked dolefully, thinking doubtless of their
bereaved widows and orphan children! and
others, who had lived on other April fool
days, chuckled in their sleeves, but looked
war-like daggers, while the honest Quaker
gentleman At the Mission, whose name had
been thus improperly used, was undoubted-
ly spending the Sabbath as man of his
profession should. It was forthwith de-
termined to arm the town, rouse the coun-
try, and fight till the deathsand according
" the day was spent in drilling troops, and
preparing men for war. Muskets. rifles
and reviewers were loaded, and many a
ralorous fellow was heard to say he would
die In the last ditch before he would suffer
Brown 10 be hurt, The rest of that Sab
hath was occupied in organizing three mill
i,ary companies, and st 8 o'clock, when We
retired 10 rest, reposing confidence in the
night guards, cur friend REED was drilling
a corps Of about forty men opposite our
door. at the rear OF which was Brown, GO
ing through tbs military tactics with the
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-01
THOMPSON HOUSE.
LIBERTY, CLAY couNTY, NO.
THOMAS MURPHY, PROPRIETOR.

TsHTS well known Hotel has been leased a %.
asEly furnished By the undersigned VIE
tie design of making it equal If not superior = =
any house IN the west. He fiatters hinse;'
that by strict attention to the comfort and We.
fare Of his guests, ne will merit and receite
large share CT public patronage.
Fl II THOMAS MURPHf-