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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-11-16

I>uDrur rur %, NAVIGATION. On
% certain occasion, a, one of Uncle sam =,
his ship. va' approaching Malta with a
u.ua.kn1t hr-1r, the commplor, suddenly
appeared upon dock, and gave orders O.
trace thr yards sharp, aud lay her Gloss O.
the wind Anrr ,hc slight confusion iuoi-
dent 60 thr execution Ut this order had sub
sided, ,ho commodore produced hi' chart,
and showed thc officers that haI they con-
,iuucl their cour~, twenty minute, longer,
thoy woull hay, h,eu upon q rock ,hrr, laid
down, and the moro dangerous because ol
IL, position directly in the track OF ,cs.al.
bound from the I.r,au, 90 Malta. Tho next
morning there wl. crlr from tha north.
warl and eastward, which lasted fpr several
iay,, and blew them so Gr from their cpurs,
that they were three week, in hatius to
winIward However, they finally reached
Malta, hnyin. suffered up other incuuyc-
nirurc than from short supply of water.
Upon stating their narrow escape to a re.
Ter vt the Mcluu. seventy four, they were
riliculcd exceedingly, and further, the cX.
ist.nc, or " the rock " denied The chart,
one Of Blunt's, was produced, and closer
inspection showed that the spot the COM
moI1re had taken Tor a rock, and 80 care
fully avoided, was laid down by an inno'
cent ly'
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-11-16

Law Story. \ few year, ago a couple
Of Dutchmcd, Won vampt and Van Bones,
liycl on friendly term, on the high hills Of
Limestone. At last they rcIl out oycra dog.
yon vampt killed Van Bones canine com-
rlnion. Bones, choosing 10 assume the kill.
Ins TO have been intentional, sued yampi
for damages. They were cllhd in due time
into court, when the defendant in the case
was asked by the judge whether he killed
the dog. "Pc surc kilt him, shid Nampt
q" but let Jonc, prove it," This being quite
satisfactory, the plaintiff in the action was
called on &, answer few questions, and
among others he was asked by the judge at
what amount he estimated the damages, lie
diI not well understand the question, anil
80, to be a little palmer, the judge inquired
what he thought the do. 10 bcworth. "Pe
sure" replied Bones, =" the dog was worth
nothing, but since he was 50 mean as to kill
him, he shall pay de full value Of him.
How many suits have occupied the atten-
ton Of courts-how many contests have
engaged the time Of the public and have
been waced with virulence and inyectiye,
having no more worthy difference than that
Of Won vampt and Van Bones!
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-11-16

Cmur T,rours. Tread q piece i've the
Cult.utur cv days since, telling how poo-
pIr may make chrr.r hut rr,m Few cows.
With Your leave will siysauo,hcr method.
Il {, known to many o' your reader. that
there arr cheese fy,prir, on some parts NJ
,hc Western Reserve. whore the chcr., from
q lars, extent Ut country i.malr. I',r.m7
60 ms ,ha, similar plan might be adopted
in nui.hh1rh11I. whore bat f,w cow. are
Kept. provided an hand, would consent 20
Dec % little r,,l.ul'ur,i about i;. IL each
family run up their milk in the morning.
aul "a, q CERTAIN hour in the day !c, thc one
that is ;o DO the pressing frr the time ro
around and gather ,hc curl. and put them
together Each family might DO 30, own
pressing To- turn or uur might d, g, mr the
whole company just a, they could agr.c. II
.rnm. % m' that hy some such arranr'mru,
r,arlr having hut frv COW. might make ius,
as large and nice chrrs, - dairymn keep.
inc their twenty W thirty COWS
Country Gentleman.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-11-16
Gcnnine Irishman


Genuine Irishmau.
Tho rll,wir, ahl, leticr. from a hvori,c
hand. will b. rad with interest
"Mr,.rs. MoRrr Am Willis. Do,
the wide worll contain another paradox that
will c,mmr, with real. fsua fl,. unmiti.
-,,~I rri.lm,n7 IMAGINATION anil sensual.
itv. poetry and curiii,y. generosity and
,,,,ir, beroi.n and eowarIi,r-and ., on.
n ,b. end ortbs list. all color, and shade.
orJ I..-.,. n character cop,r,r,trl t,rcth
., ,rJ each &, mos, intimate association
,.;I,i,.i,,.r...,,r,,,r.r.i.-.,,.rv.I,..rL'. ,.;I, T.. TORY
,,, ,r5 o., mo-, ,,,r,cr,p. a marvel,,n
r., l,.-.,,., ,.r,,,Ii,. n, whole
=. ,...,,,l. ,.,,,,,...r.,. ,r a., month.
.,au,p q, T., pain.,. LAX, SUPERIOR. dur
in, the annual Indian payment Of the Ia,
summer. find the alioriug truly repre-
sentative, ancrluir.
o. Nm, l,v ,lGs Commis,iorcr Nonv.
,..r,y v,, .it,io, IN council with the eehici..
,,.ri;..n., ,,,. lr,r-r,t to Mr.. Gilbert Tho
r,5i,n ,-,,n l,, tv, or three Indian.
v,r, lrpns and r.l .ir-.ata certain wig.
wan. With hi, usual rromp,itudc, Mr
Gilbcr, summoned corhi.intrrrr,crs. and
proceeded directly to thc lol-r, whore ho
sri,sd ihc rar,ir. and locked them IN th'
Itl, vasIu ailolthe ,ilas,-hun. rrst
a.,sr,,irrl r,nm tou where ,h.y had oI-
pio.l the li7uor. IIo tlsn wen, immoli-
a,,ly 10 Nh. haas rhrv haI designated.
which wa, "a rrira,a dwelling. occupied ly
IN rri.hman anil hi. aiIs. aud demanded ir
they k.rt liquor % .ll 20 thc Indians
"Boh thc man anil woman, with ma
,ianal v,hcmcncc anil yoluhiliiy-aui both
At once, or c1ur..-utirr'y denied having
"a ihrap IN ;ho h1us', moro nor a little jns
full, which vo iu.t kaTe by us, liS' ior
oy.1nin' the ,it'al', ani sickness. But.
unfortunately fr thu ycacity " t'c parties
on searching thc rrmi'r., the intrlrrt,r
discovered in it'll, back wool'hcl, r-'
i1rr.', Of whi,kay, beside, the litt, jus
which proved 90 bra nro gallon one, and
fall.
ltr. Gilbert orI'ri some Of hi' men to
roll tho barrels out en- the crcgn, whore, in
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-11-16

-CAEE or SHEEP. In thus stormy autumn
time. allow me TO say few words on the
proper careo' sheep at this season. Their
owners will find il much 10 their advantage
10 give them shelter from the storms of sleet
and rain, which, when long continued. PEN
citrate their feeces and cause much suffering.
Give them shelter, and do not put of COM
mencing to feed until they are driven from
the frost-bitten grass by the deep snow, aud
Won will fud that they will need for The
riolc rinier much less to keep them in good
condition. IN y
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-11-16
POETRY Y
Life's Better Moments

Lie ha. iis momsnts
Ofbeaui, and bloom;
Bot the, hang Inc SWEET roses
On the edge ofIhe tomb.
blessings they bring ~,
A. lovely as h5isf;
They NEE, %. when hapry
AMI leave us in grief
Hoes Of the morning.,
Tinging the 'k,,
Come On The .unieams,
Aud N with them ~.
Shadow. ofcveniag.
IIarg IN On The shore,
D,Ikness snvraps them,
We ses them no morc.
So lif's hsiiei moment,
II Willlprcs srrsar,
Dawning IN hcsuiy,
Our jnprr"y - cheer.
RnunI u, The, linger,
Like shadow NJ rvrn;
Wo1ll that Wc. Ike thsm.
Might melt into heaven.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-11-16

Hron GRorxp. America is the only c2un-
try on earth that can possibly lay claim to
the natural capital Of the globe. The re,
searches Of Lieut.. Maury have demonstrated
that by wind and wave, it is down stream
from our country to all the world ; and that
all nations must ascend to reach 1t.
Exchange.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-11-16
AN ADDRESS S
Bethel Horticultural & Farmers Club

Tglsi1y Er0Dws, oioir lG'b, lS'5.
ny ut. rErr, M.

was the fr.t occupation Of man, bot the
last that will arrive 20 perfection The
very il,a that man in state OF innocence
ana happiness, should Pc placJl in thc gar
den oC Eden. whose name i.,rlr si-nifc,
r'easur, or delight, 3, Interesting Oh every
lover of fruits and flowers The fact that
man has l1st bis first estate. does not az an
Forbid The idea oi comparative innocence
aai harriuess, o. The cultintor of the gar
den az the present day On thc Coutrary,
we have guarantee that r,al pleasure shall
attend the A'Jrs of him who delights in
such occupations Elrn was miniature
world rr itslr. u which were found what
ever might T'ra-. che eye, and gnuly the
tstr. yst am lrl O. doubt whether the
rualrru gardener may not introduce into
Dis garden. m0rr arI.,Irs of fruit than exc
t,,rI In Elem. h. this as 60 may. We Jn
know that thousands or yarirtirs OF fruit
have he,a Trr-at,J within the present
grn;ury, which were not known 90 ihe
aue..rts
7 must congratulate y1u, my friends, un
trr tr.rl auuirrr,lry nf nur sasir,y auI it
may u.ths uu.rrfar', rr us O. take a
r-rrrr,trv ol our l,har.. AMI comrar, our
rrraut situation agI kn.v,rl-r, with what
.v.. tr-rs wear. a-..
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..rr.rr.rr in inducing ~ .aF..ratnumh.r
, rrsf, I'm farming ..i.fy-Hr r.lI
.,-.tr.r r-.-r,.l lv s.m.. ami o.. ride
...r. .,rr NJ others. WI. should Lay.a.r.l
r. s- .r-sr-.. H., v, rr-.,rrl. v.
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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1855-11-16
l. PARIS ME- FRIDAY, NOVEMBER IS, 1855

Unlike many villages we arc surrounded
with excellent farms which are occupied by a
thriving and intelligent population. Al.
though as village We are rapidly improving
in tasteful dwellings, yet we need more trees
Tor ornament. The man Of taste and refine
mcnt who visits us will the moro readily he
induced to come among usasa citizen. Five
hundred trees planted in the village would
he worth two thousand dollars in ten years.
In this respect We asa community have done
we'll, but there is yet room for more. We
cn select from more than 40 species of
trees in North America alone, while on the
continent Of Europe there are bat thirty
seven.
Many persons cHpcnd a large nm Of
money on front yard fence and leave Il
destitute ola ircc or shrub, whilc Eve dol
lars worth " ,rcr. would cml-li.h house
and render it much moro attractive to the
visitor
Nv Friends. Lct u' strive to cultivate
a taste ror the beautiful a. well q, the use.
ml. The influence We exert over the rising
generation is all powerful 4 thousand
silent influences are around them to b, their
teachers Correct model, or everything
should hrsc,br'orc them. 70 tho., % fu. who
are hearing the heat and burden of the day,
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15
Election 6as Kesasse1s.

THE undersigned would most respectfully an
i nounce to the Citizen, Squatters, Emigrants,
&C., &c. Having opened again a few doors a
offers the the best bargins ever offered this side
of st. Loais. Their stock consists principly of
ready made clothing all kinds and Sizes. Dry
Goods of all kinds shoes, boots, hats, caps, and
great many other articles too tedious to mention.
N. B. All kinds of Groceries sold at st. Louis
prices.
Emigrants coming to Weston would consult
their interest by giving US call before purchase
ing elsewhere as we are determined to sell as
cheap as the cheapest. Give call and see
for yourselves.
GOLDSMITH & KLINGSTEIN.
Main Street, Weston, Mo.
March 30, 1865. 3m 80
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15
DEL.aW:aRE FERRY.

THE undersigned has established Ferry on
l. the Missouri River, at the town of Della
ware, Kansas Territory. He has been for some
time past and is at this time prepared to cross at
moments notice, all those wishing to cross the
Missouri, at Delaware. Any one wishing to
visit Kansas Territory from any point below
Weston in Platte county, Mo-, will find that this
Ferry is the nearest and best point at which to
cross the river, particularly if they wish to go
to the Stranger or Grass Hopper country. This
also will be the case, with al persons wishing
to go to Kaw country or visit Calhoun, Lawrence,
Council Grove or Fort Riley. He would state,
that all persons travelling towards Kansas Ter
ritory, on the Great Stage route on the north
side Of Missouri river, leading from st. Louis
through Columbia, Fayette, Carrolton, Rich
mond and Liberty and then visiting Kansas.
from the country bordering on the Mississippi
river, will save weary miles, by crossing at this
point. His FerryBoats are safe and substantial;
his Ferrymen hardy and experienced; and viii
at all times be pleased to serve with alacrity,
those who may wish to cross the. Missouri river
at his Ferry.
: March Il, '55-om
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15
JOHN A. HALDERMAN,

LATE OF LEXINGTON, KENTUcKY,J
A TTORNEY AT LAW AND GENERAL
IA Business Agent. Leavenworth, Kansas.
COMMISSIONER to take Testimony, AfidaYits
Acknowledgements of Deeds, Mortgages, Pow
ers Of Attorney, &C, for ALL the States, duly
appointed by the Governors thereof.
Homes in Kansas secured and safe invest
nents made.
References-His Excellency L. w. Powell.
Gov. of KY, Hon. John C. Breckenridge any
Col. C. c. Rogers, u. S. Atty, Lexington, KID,
Chancellor Pirtle, Louisville, KY, ]. s. Cheno-
wsth & Co. Gin, Ohio, E. NJ. Ryland & Co.,
st. Louis, Mo.
Nov 8. 1854
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15

PAWN ;. JOHNSON. Jas. =. LYLE.
JOHNSON s LYLE
1TT0RNEYSs COUNCILLORS 1T LdW,
LEAykHwoHTH Cry, K. T.
HAYING permanently located in the City Of
IL Leavenworth, and associated themselves to-
gsther in the practice Of their profession VIII
give prompt attention to all business entrusted
TO their care.
OFFICE-Secend door west Of the Leayen-
worth house on Delaware Street, where one Of
them may at all times be found.
n. Especial attention given to the obtain
ment of bounty lard. april 6, Sc.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15
DR.. e. w. Brown. OccuIist.


-sssSsx< RESPECTFULLYt tenders his pro-
fessional services to the citizens Of
upper Missouri and the Kansas Ter
ritory. Having carried on an Eye infrmary
for several years past in Platte city, Mo-, and
having treated large number of patients with
fatters himself that he will be able to give salts
faction to all who may desire his services. His
infrmary buildings are large and fitted up so
that patients are not only well Accommodated but
under his immediate care. The cost of being
cured at his establishment is comparatively
small when travelling and other expences to st.
Louis or anyother distant point are considered
Persons having children laboring under longcon-
continued scrofulous disease of the Eyes are most
positively assured that they can get them cured
at his infrmary. DIR. Brown would, also, most
respectfully invite the attention of the med
ical profession throughout the country to his es-
tablishment, and If cases of diseased Eyes should
spring up in their practice that only be trea-
ted successfully at an eye infrmnary he'would be
much pleased to have them recommended or sent
to his. If any further information is wanted,
call on Capt. Eastin, or w. H. Adams, at the
Herald Office. Enov "a. '54,1y1
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15
LIfkk 1,fINREIl {

TUE sabscribsr will hsvs sn hshd and Tor
4 sale, st his Lumber Yard ct the f6et Of
Cherokee Street In IseaFehWort on the opening
Of Navig stLon, Lumber Of an kinds necessary
for building, viz: 80 :
10000 feet Of dressed matched pine flooring;
| 100000 feet of seasoned pine and poplar siding,
inch, inch and : hall, and two inch
plank e.
:, 1000 Panel Doors;
200,Oo0 Shingles, and q large quantity Of
Laths. =
Aquansfy Of Plank, Doors, ana Sash, already
on hand.
Feb. eth, 1855. tf
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15

HANEORD, THAYER & co.
MANUFACTURERS WHOLESALE DEALERS IN ALL
AEN.DS OF CLOTHEV'G,
SHIRTS, DRAWERS & FURNISHING
q q -.
OILS AND RUBBER CLoTHINGI ETC,
Nos. 100 and 1872 Main Street,
Corner fGreen,o door be1osO the VirginsaH HOTEL
st. Louis, Mo.
HAEFORD & BRoTHER,1 IN. B. THAYER,
Manufa eturers, New-York. st. Louis.
HAVING enlarged our store to double its
Il i former size making it the largest and best
arranged WHOLESALE CLOTHING ware
house In the city, we are prepared at all times
to offer unusual Inducements to purchasers in
our line., - 49,
We respectfully solicit an examination of cur
large and completes assortment Of READY MADE
CLoTHINa which we are constantly receiving
from cur manufastory in New York City,. Our
Stock is manufactured expressly for the w ES-
TERN MARKET, and We can and WILL seH =
shade under the market prices.
HANFOKA THAYER q co.
AssreA 3, t6c6.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15
Notice to settlers on Public Lands

Notice to Settlers ON Public Lands
i'm Kansas.
timber the directions Of the,Land Office De-
~ partmsnt, notice Is hereby given, to all,
whom it may concern, that the existing lines Of
the grants Of lands to the 1Board of Foreign
Missions Of the Presbyterian Church, as recent
II established by order Of said Board in the Ter
ritories lately ceded to the United States by the
Iowa and Sac and Fox Indians, are to be respec-
ted and regarded as the true lines of such grants
until such lands shall be surveyed In connection
with the adjacent Government lands.
JOHN CALHOUN,
Surveyor General, Of
Kansas and Nebraska.
Surveyor Generals Office. q
Fort Leavenworth, Decs2z 1854. lift
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15
Large and Co1nnaodi0us ware
House.

LEdTENWORTH

LEdTEHWOR1H, II. a.
rs now erecting, and viii have in readiness by
L the time boats begin to arrive, the largest
WARE HOUSE, In the place and will receive,
which shall be satisfactory. Hewill also take on
COMMISSION, PRODUCE AND OTHER ARTICLES OF
EVERY KIND, ON THE MOST REASONABLE
TERMS, =
His Ware House is at the most convenient
point, at the foot of Delaware Street, opposite
the principal and best landing, and just at the
point of the Bluff, which gives him decided
advantage in the
Storage and Commission business. 8
He will also have on hand with the opening
of navigation, a full and complete assortment of
every variety of goods suited for :
EJhIGR.d.NT OUTFITS,
or home market consisting of Dry Goods, Gro
ceries, Hardware, Tools and Building materials,
Queensware, Hollow ware, Hats, Caps, Boots,
Shoes, Sadlery, Garden seeds,
Provisions, Sc, -
and every thing in the goods line and as he in
tends doing regular business, his prices and
charges shall be moderate he therefore soiicits
a share of public patronage.
References -
} (. w. o Dos,ald, St. Joseph, Mo.
F I; se e s. ( Bros Weston.
5 9. Is s M Ligabtns5, Lexington.
Isaac Brinker, Brunswick.
R D.; 7 sn n; c0skerill, Glasgow, g
]. T. johnson, & Co.-BoonvilIe. ;
E. B. Cordell, Jefferson City.
BroWn1se, ao 9Psa Z Co. o0 st. Louis.
Leavenworth, K. T., March 2, 1855.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15
q Card.

.nR. HOLLAND, having permanently located
II in Leayenworth City, K. 7. tenders his pro-
fessional services to the citizens of the city and
country. DR.. H. having been engaged in active
practice for thirty FIVE years, feels confident that
he will be able to render entire satisfaction, to
all who may favour him with their patronage.
He may at all times be found at the Leavenworth
House, except when professionally absent.
April 6. 1855.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15
NEW PROVISION STORE,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

1TAHE Subscriber is engaged inthe manufacture
4 of Bureaus, Bedsteads, Office Desks and OF
every description of furniture, and is prepared
at all times to furnish every thing in his line
warranted of the best material and in the best
style of workmanship at his shop on Water street
one door above Scraggs & Murphy,s mill.
]. B. DAVIS.
N. B. ALI kinds Of Lumber and country nro.
duee taken In exchange for furniture.
4saysnworth City, z. r., May IS, 1855. II
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15
TO KANSAS In1MIGRANTs.

fsHs6Ah STEAM Ferry Boat. The under
signed with pleasure announce to all
persons migrating to Kansas, California, Ore
gon and Salt Lake city, that they have purcflas-
ed new, safe and commodious Steam Ferry
Boat, to ply between Weston and Fort Leaven-
worth. All persons who may wish to cross the
Missouri at this point, may rest assured that
every exertion will be extended to them to in
sure speedy and safe transit across the river.
Call and try US.
Sept. Is. WELLS & WASHBURN.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15
WILLIAM G.. MATHIAs s,

AITUHNEF AND COUHSELLUHI
Leavenworth city, Kansas Territory.
MILL attend promptly to all business en-
w trusted to his charge, in the way of his
profession, and will attend to the procuring of
Land warrants to which soldiers are entitled IN
der the acts of Congress- the sale Of tspre-emp-
ton claims, sc.
April 20, 1851
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15
o. DIEFENDoRF, THOMAS n. DOYLE,
Late Of Weston, Mo. Late of Springfield, Ill.
RANn AGENCY

Late OF Weston, Mo. Late of Springfield, Ill
LAND AGENCY
find General intelligence Office.
THE undersigned have this day formed CO.
l. partnership and opened an Office In the
town of lLeayenworth, Kansas Territory, and
are now prepared to devote their undivided at
tention in giving strangers in coming to thi
Territory, and to any person in the United States
information concerning lands in said Territory
to buy and sell real estate in any of the Towns
particularly Leavenworth, and to give any infor-
nation relative to the same, that may be desired.
Any persons living at a distance who wish to
employ our agency through which to effectin-
vestments in lands or town property, shall re-
ceiye such attention Is will give entire satisfac
ton to all.
We have the honor to refer to,
Hon. s. A. Douglas, Washington, D. C..
F. w. Risque, Esq.,, do do
S. v. Niles, Esq, Gent Land Office, Wash
ington, d. G.
VIM. Ogden Niles, Esq, Pension Office
Washington, d. G.
Messrs. Evans & FAINT, Washington, D. C.
Hon. Sol. P. McCurdy, Weston, Mo.
6 Sol. L. Leonard, st. Joseph, Mo.
&C E. H, Norton, Platte city, Mo.
&c Willard P. Hall, st. Joseph, Mo. -
Messrs. Russell & Bennett, Merchants, st. Louis
Mo.
& Amidee vallee, Esq, st. Louis, Mo.
&c Sitter, Price & Co., Merchants Phiiadel-
phia, Pa.
Dale, Ross & Withers, Merchants, Phil
adelphia, Pa.
&c Ralph, Mead & Co., Merchants, N 7.
Jennings, Reed 6 Co., do do
Joiin Moore, State Treasurer, Springfield,
Illinois.
Thomas H. Campbell, Auditor Of State,
Springfield, Illinois.
Messrs. Campbell & Fondy, Real Estate Agents,
Springfield, Illinois.
J. Baum, Springaeld, Illinois.
Lanphier 6 Walker, Editors Illinois
State Register, Springfield, Illinois.
Jacob Forsythe & Co., Pittsburg, Pa.
Joshsa F. Speed, Louisville, KY.
Jacob Strader, Cincinnati, Ohio.
B. F. Stevenson, Merchant jacksonville,
Illinois.
Hon. John Calhoun, Surveyor General, Kansas
and Nebraska Territories.
Address
DEFENDERS & DOYLE.
Leavenworth, K. T.,}
Dec. Is, 1854-14-tfS
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-06-15

H. NJ. HOOK.
AUCTI 0NEER.
LEAvEEwoRTH. KANSAS, Ter.
Will attend to the sale Of town Lots, in any
part of the Territory, and to the sale of Real
and personal property Of every kind, on the most
reasonable terms.
Letters addressed to the care of DR.. France. at
LeaVenworth will be promptly answered.
nov. II, 1854. If