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Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06
S. sagsso.gs r.EvER. 1885

Regular Independent Packet.
For Lexington. Kansas. Fort LeaSenworti,
Weston, Atehison and st. Joseph. :.
1x2zsF1' y. THE staunch. we'll bpi:t and well
4 a7t5,f-ssss furnished Steamer Ben Bolt
zs:=--s 2sAsA ANSIs. Master, will run a
Regular Packet during the entire season he
tween st. Louis and st. Joseph. The Ben Bolt
ia emphaticallY an INDEPENDENT packet, and
viii continue in the trade as. such, and opposed
to the present steamboat monopoly.
The Ben BoHyis ofeexcellent carrying capaci-
Y. and her accotnmodations for passengers are
dnsorpasse.i Every effort will be made by the
officers to merit liberal patronage. This boat
has entered the trade on the Missouri River.
with the determination on the part Of the off
GERS to oppose ali msnopolies. adopting the
maxim. that competition IS the life Of business.
Patronise boats. il yop would carry ont this
principle. that viii not enter iuto combination
to hire up ALL the Pilots to keep down com
petition.
|. fg For freight or passage apply on board
ASA 4ANNIS, Captain.ss
Jrne 10. 1855. - 81 I'D d.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06
FOR MISSOURI RIVER.
Tndepenfie.,t pact-eA

{rIsssN The Fast. Elegantly Furnished
ssgg.SasI Steamer, & elden State. JoHr
sEs-sst sEsszsz GUNsoLLIs Commander, for Booi
vile, Glasgow, Brunswick. Miami Iexinetai :.
Camden, Rich.ieid, Kansas, Leavanworth, Wes-.
ton, Atchison, ST Joseph and all intermediates
ianFiings- Passengers and Shippers may rely
npun She Golden State remaining in the trade
Throughout the season. and every e&ertien on
the part of her officers. vii. be made to insure
the comfort and safety of passengers, and dis
patch in tae delivery of freight.
The Golden State being Independent OF the
Missouri River Monopoly. hopas to receive q
liberal share of the pab!ic patronage.
J. GUNSOiLIS, Corn'r.
-f3-sea I. 7. DAVIS. Clerk.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06
1886. MISSOURI RIVER. lS5.
ResuEar THURSDAY Packet.

For Boonvilie, Glasgow. Brunswick, Miami,
Hills Landiugs Waveriy, Berlin. Lexington,
Wellington, Camden, Richiield, Liberty, In
dependence, Kansas, Parkville. Fort LesYen-.
worth, Weston, Atchisen and St. Joseph.
fezsn@:." IL THE fast and elegant steamer
~ s7faafEsu7 Cataract, l.. a. Welton, mas
sszz-ss-=-ter, having been purchased eX-
pressly for this trade, to take the place of the
Honduras, viii leave every alternate TaCKs-
DAY, throughout the season, for the above and
Intermediate landings, beginning her trips as
follows:
Leaves st. Louis, Thursday, March Sth and
9th; April 5th and 18th; May Sd, 18th and
30th; June Ifth aud 2Sth: July 12th and 26th;
August 9th aRd 23d; September 9th, Goth; Oc-
tober .th and 18Th; November let, 18th and
29th.
Leaves St. Joseph, Wednesday, March 18th
and 23th; April 1ith and 25lh; 3iay 9th and
23d; June 9th and goth; July iih and 18th; Au-
gust lst, 10Th and 23th; September 18th and
Goth; October 10th and 9th; November 1th
aud 2lst.
Departing from S.. Joseph every alternate
Wednesday, at 10 O'Clock, a m: Weston, Thurs
day. at O'Clock. IN; Fort 'LeaveaWorth. at 6;
Parkyille, 10 m; Kansas, at u III; Wayne
/ City, at p N; Liberty, nj; RichGeld, 3 IN:
Camden, p IN; Wellington, q p 10, and arrive
| at Lexington same evening. Leaves Lexington
Friday morning at O'Clock; Berlin and Dover
at m; Waverly at 10 IN; HIPS Landing al
IL II; Glasgow at / IN, and Boonvilie at 81
IN. Will arrive at st. Louis on Saturday eve
| ming; in time for mail boats to Louisville and
other lines of travel for the North and East.
Ihe CATARACT has been recently fitted up il
a superior manner for the river, and for speed
| and comfort has no superior in the trade, ana
we confidently ask from our old friends and
patrons, the same liberal patronage extended to
us while in charge of the Honduras
l.. A. WELTON, Master.
-11-sea NJ. MCDONALD. Clerk
|
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06
1855
1853. 1855
SPE,gNG ARRANGEMENT.
REGULAR SATURDAY PACKET

fs'a4a7-' ts NEW LUCY, William Conley,
~ FVf{saaS Master, for s.. Joseph. Atchison,
z---za W est5n, Fort LeaveRworth. Park
vile, Kansas. dependence, Liberty, Lexing-
ton, and all points below, on every alternate
Saturday. leaving St. Louis on the following
llates: March 3, II. 81; April II. %; May l.,
80; June =. %; July :, II: August 4, 18; Sep!em-
Der 1, -, 29; October 13, 81; November 10, 2l.
Returning will leave ST. Joseph for st. Louis
every alternate Friday. at 10 O'Clock. A. NJ, as
follows: March 9, %; April d, %; Mav >. Is;
June 1, 10, 29: July 13, ~; August IL. "a; Sep
tember Z, u; October ., 10, November =, 10,
30: December II.
Departing from St. Joseph for ST. Louis Fri
days at 10 o'clock a. or., Atchison III, A.. NJ,
Iatan I. p. NJ; arriving Ut Weston same day
and remaining over night. Leaving Weston
Saturday at 7, A. NJ. FoLt Leavenwoeth at 8, a.
NJ. Leavenworth City 81. a. M., Parlivilie at
10, y. NJ. Kansas at II. NJ. WAYNE City az l P.
NJ, Liberty at ?, r. NJ. Richiield at 3, +. NJ.
SiGey at 4, p. NJ. Camden at ,, p. NJ, Yelling
ton at O., p. N. arriving at Lexington same eve
ming ami remaining all night. leaving Lex
/ inStoii Sundays az 7. a. NJ, Berlin and Dove
| 81, a. A., Nayeriy 10, a, VI, Hiil's Landing a
| II A. NJ. Miami at L p. NJ, Brunswick at ,
p. M, Glasgow at 4. p. NJ, Boonville at 81. PM
/ arriving At st. Louis Monday AFTERNOON III time
fother evening Packets.
! Tie New Lucy having been thorough,
! oyerhauled. repaired and refurnisned with many
! improvements, which greatly increase her spee'
and add to the comfort convenience and safet,
J of passengers. we hope by a strict attention tt
! the business entrusted 70 our care to merit
| liberal share of the public patronage.
| 50 s%~ WM. .CONI.EY. Captain.
| IS WI. G. KiMBER. Clerk.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06
,Stfamboat Garas.
1855. 1865
= SEASON. ARRANGEMENT.

,T1Z7sgssts THE New, Elegant and Pest Reg
s,tsag4sss5EtssSi rlar Passenger Packet POI Ar
ss@s.s.ss.zzsifE< sEAsz, r. E. DIX, Master. will
leave -. I.on;s. during the season. on every all
torsats TUESDAY, AZ 4 O'Clock. P. NJ, for
tNasgcrr, Brunswick. Miami. HIPS Landing,
S7avnri., Berlin, Lexington, Wellington, Cam
tit.r., Eibtev, Richheid. Liberty, independence, 2,
E[.araas, Psrkvilie, Fort Leavpnvorth, w eaton,
atchiscn, 81. Joseph, and intermediate points;
Cor..n.anciag her regular trips at the opening
Of r.arigation, viii leave st. Louis every alter
Feh-la-v 27th: Auguet 14th and 29th;
March 1ath and 27s, September 18th and 2oth
kDrii ION, nrd o3th. October 9th and 23d;
Nav 5th and pgd: November 9th and 20th;
1une Sth and 10th; December 4th-
july I'd. 17tfi and 31st;
nETURNING--wili leave 81 Soseph every
alternates MONDAY at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, as
follows:
March sth and 10th; August 9th and Goth;
April 2l 9TH end 30th; September 2d and nth:
MAJ I1th and zSth; October LIST 10Th and 29t
June Itth and 25th; November 18th and 26th
jaiy 9Th and 23,; December lOtn-
Depa.tiag from ST. Joseph Mondays at 1C
O'clock A. m.. Atehison at l O'Clock, p. Nj.
Weston Tuesdays at O'clock. A. NJ :, Fort
Lezvenworth at Z, 4. ~, parkviie at 10, A. 81
Kansas al -. NJ. Varne City at /, p. NJ. Lib
erty 1T ?, p. ", Richfeld at 3. p. NJ. Sibiey a
4, p. M, Camden at 5, p. NJ, Wellington at D
p. ~, Lexington, Wednesdays at 8 O'Clock, a
ni.. Dover at 9, a. M, Wayerly at 10, n. "a.
H;li's Landing at II, A. NJ, Miami at l, p. NJ.
Brunswick at ,, =. 81, Glasgow at a, P. NJ.
Boouvilie a. >. p. NJ, and arriving III 81 Loui
Thursday afternoon. in time for Louisville Mai
Boats, aud the evening lines Of travel in ever.
direction. 7
No effort shall be wanting on the part Of he
present officers to retain for the Polar Star. tn
wide popularity which she has heretofore &c
qaircd. Every requisite attention and accom-
Inodation viii! be cheerfuliy extended TO passen
gers and shirrers may rely upon the utmos
p,nctra,ity and dispatch in the delivery O
freight. T. I. DIN,
3.1Iy II. NJ. BLOSSOM
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06

- F. " AUBRY
SSACH Express will be in charge of an er-
Experienced special messenger, provided with
Iron safes, &c, for the security of money. iew-
elry, and other yaiuabte packages. Bankers
and Merchants business transacted with dis.
patch - Orders OF every description filed, and
and goods sent by. next messenger. Notes and
accounts collected and proceeds PROMPTLY re-
turned. Boxes, Packages, Bundles and marcel.
Of ell kinds receipted for-cenyeyed and deliy
cred without DELAY.
JOSEPH F. RTTCHERDSON, Proprietor.
Principal Office, 16 MainEstreet, ST. Louis.
Refer 70 the Bankers and Merchants of st.
Louis, generally. This Express connects with
all other expresses to Eincennes, Louisville.
Cincinnati, Wheeling. Pittsburg, Baltimore
Philadelphia, New York, Boston, &c,'east-
Quincy. Keoknk, Galena, and ST Paul, north
Cairo, N. Orleans, and Mobile. south. ana an
points on the Illinois central. Mississippi. Chi.
cago, Alton and st. Louis railroads. Also our
own Express TO Alton, Bellviile. Illinois. di
rect: THUS forming complete chain from ST.
Joseph to the east, north and south, for speedy
transportation and prompt forwarding
HENRY ADDOMS, Agent.
Atehison, L. r
g Henry Kyle. Agent for Riteherd-
sons Express, on Polar Star. s '23-tf
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06
MISSOURI RIVER.
SPEITG ARRANGEMENT FOR 1855.
.rsHg:eas, The REGULAR Friday Packet,
ssss.naz;7SS EDINBURG, G.. w. Bowman

t.ssssg5lraasifSSS EOINBURG, q. w. bowman.
es--Sesg Master, for Brunswick. Miami.
Ifi;i's Landing, Waveriy, Berlin. Lexington,
Wellington, Camden, Siblev, Richield. Liberty.
rndependence, Kansas, parkviile, Fort Leaven-
worth, Weston, Atchison and st Joseph, COM
H1enc;ng her regular trips from st. Louis on
Friday, March 9th and 23d, April 9th and 90.
May 4th, 18th, June lst. 18th and 29Ih. July
r3th and 9th, August 10th and 9th, Septeni-
her Tth and 2Ist. October 9th and 10Th, Novera-
Der ID, 10Th and Goth, December l4th and 2sth.
Leaves St. Joseph every alternate Thursday
at 10 O'Clock. a m, as follows: March 18th and
asth. April 18th and Goth. May l0th snd 9th,
June 7th and 21st, July 9Th and 18th. Augnst2d
10Th and 3Btii, September 1871 and 9th. Octo-
bey nth and 18th. November Sth aid 22d. De-
cember 9th and Goth.
Leaving Weston, Friday at I o'c'eck, M;
Parkyille at >. N: Kansas 10. a m; Wayne Ci-
tv II, a m; Liberty l., u; Ricafeld !. p IA;
Sibiey =, ? ~; Camden 3. p. N; Wel|insteni; p
m: ard on s. tnrd.y Following, will leave Lex
iugten 1t T, a II; Dever at :, m; Wavertv 9, a
~: Hits Landing 10, N; Miami u. M; Brals-
wick y u: GLASGOW 4, m; Booavisle u. p n:
--arrivIng IL ST. I.osas on Sunday afternoon, In
time fer the louisville packets.
we beg leave 70 ress n our thanks for the iib-
eraf PATRONAGE bestowed on US. last season. aud
hope bv stIict attention 70 business to merit a
Teositiunance of the same.
e. W. BOWMAN, Captain.
G. a. REICfgENEkER. eiers.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06
1853. ss55.
sCkaGN ARRANGEMENTS.
St. Louis and st. Joseph Packet Line.
The New, Elegant and Fast Regular
Passenger Tac cket, JAMES II. LUCAS
sShS,

Ssfssa.a - A. WiNELANp. Master. will leave
,sh.se!.tfsSSf st. Louis during the season. on
fs--rssss.-zzz1-ery alternate Tuesday. at o.
clock. p. NJ, for Glasgow, Bruins wick, Miami.
Niii's Landing. Waverlv. Berlin. Lexington.
wellington Camden. Sblev. Richheid. Liberty
Independence, Kansas, Parsville, Fort Leaven-
worth. Weston, itchison; 81. 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 athh. August 7th and 81 st.
AnrI Sd and l7th September 4th aud 18th.
MAY lat. 10Th * 29th, October ID, 10th and goth
.'ine 18th and 2hth, November 18th and 9th.
Jalv intli and 2lth.
RETURNING-wili leave st. Joseph every
alternate MONDAY, at 10 O'Clock, =. RI, as
follows. .EF EsE
March 18th and o6sh. August 18th and 2Ttt.
April 9th and 23d. September 1O5 s 4th.
MAY 1th and aist October 9Th and s2d.
June ith and 18th. November 9th and 10th.
July I'd, 10Th ana seth. December 3rd.
Departing from St Joseph Mondays at IL
O'Clock. = NJ. Atchison II NJ.
Weston Tuesday at O'Clock. A Fort
Leavenworth at 8 parkville at 10. =
NJ, Kansas 1T y, ,I,s Wavne City at !, VI, Lib
erty mt , VI RichlI.ld at 3 NJ, Sibley at j ]
" Camden at NJ Wellington at P II, f.eXing-
ton on Wednes,iavs at o'clock. a NJ. Dover a
YA.f Wcva-tv at loA " HiIii's Landing at II
y ", Eiiansi et NJ. Brunswick at NJ Gias
gov 1T ? ~. fooGville At 5 NJ, and arriving
10 St. Lntiis Thursday cfterueon, in time To-
f.ouisrii,e Mail Boats aud the evening, lines o.
trayel i'll evrrv direction.
Tie E.eJCASsa first class boat, new. large
and elegantly fitted up. built expressly for Tn
missouri river trade. and in all her equipment
and appointments especial care has been takei
10 make her n superior Passenger Packet, an.
.6. A. WINELAND. Master.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06
NOTICE.
nnuyER a. HALYARD,

DEALEns in Drugs, Chemicals, Turpentine.
yaruishes. Paints, Oils, Dye-StIlfs Per,
fnuery. Soaps, Combs, Hair and Paint Brush.
es. Patent Medicines, Window Glass, all Sizes
Putty. Snuff, Tobacco and Sigars.
Also. School Books, Medical Works, Nov
els, and large lot OF Miscellaneous Works;
Pens. Ink. Paper, sc. &c We also are Whole
sale and Retail Agents for the sale of Efr.
Storms celebrated Scotch Cough Candy, and al
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 reeomnended may De
returned and the money VIII berefunded., ALI
we ASK Is A TRIAL
Particular attention given TO orders from tbs
country. BRUNER & HALYARD.
Weston, Ne. .1tf-
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06
STOVE STORE!
TIN WARE FACTORY.

TEsHe subscriber would respectfully acknowl-
L edge the favors bestowed upon him by the
citizens of Weston and vicinity, and solcits a
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 casII. si t-a -z5l
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 Retgil.
Job work done in the best style and shortest
notice. Spouting and Guttering particularly
attended TO.
-. w. s. BRIGGS.
Wesfnn Mo .Itf
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06
Farm for. Sale!

u1HE undersigned offers for sale his Farm,
l. containing loo acres. The improFerneh..,,
arc good Dwelling House and all necesss,, sSa,,
out Houses. This farm lies one half ME iiou La.
the Missouri River, three miles from Atc.'.S. =.
in Kansas Territory, and two miles itGH, ,oy.
Lake Mill. The land not in cultivation "
cred with the heaviest kind OF Iimoerr ,.s.
Any person wishing 70 purchase WI, ;ha-q ta.- :.
terms to suit, by calling on the sGDscripsl Sl,,
the farm: or at the Office of Squatter S0'
eign. Yu .vDpryyS
Near the Line of Platte and Buehana'
s1f
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06
Tnitior, rst session 4 Months.
Weston. 1S55..1tf. '---
y. C.RcCRwEI..

and Retail dealer in Eng
w .lish and American Cutlery, Hardware
of every description, Guns, Pistols and sport
ing apparatus of every kind, Chains of all kinds,
Locks, Hinges, and Carpenter Tools of every
variety and of the hest quality, and everything
else usually found in a concern of the kinds
and at prices to suit the tines
Weston Mo- s1tf.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06
stean sew NL111
On g ALE!

eFOE SALE!
A RARE opportunity will be given to any
Aone wishing to purchase an excellent
S r e Il N # NJ N L l.,
and property thereto belonging. The machines
nv is composed of a first-rate boiler, so feet in
length, 40 inches diameter, with double hue.-
Also a hfst-rate engine, s inch cylinder, two
feet streke, with upright sash saw and
IhATIHIN MAC NE,
all complete. 2 Wagons, team chains, and all
of the undersigned on reasonable terms. Ma
chinery sold separate from the landed property
if desired. fHs -
For further particulars apply to -
ASPLING, STEVENS & co. :
ParkvilIe, No.. July 1888. egg If.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06
THE PIONEER STORE
? ASPIING,. STEVENS s. CO.
Corner of Main and Water Streets

- AsPLENG, STEVENS s. CO.
Corner of Main and Water Streets.
PARKvILLE, MO-, Tys
uAVE Just opened at their old Stand one of
l. l. 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 sis-
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
a call. They pledge themselves to sell all arti-
ces upon as favorable terms as thev 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 most ia
vorabie state of the market. viz:
Domestic. bleached and brown, all Qualities
Caicos; all colors and qualities Of FLANNEL;
Delaines; Plain Plaids;
French and English Merino;
Bonnets; Worsted Hoods;
Black and Fancy Silks: Plaid Silks;
Shawls and eloaks, all sizes land qualities; .
| Worsted Plaid, for children's wear;
Silk, cashmere. and Kid Gloves;
| Collars. Cndefsleeves, chemisettes; a
Swiss, Jaconet, and chequered Muslins:
Swiss, Jaconet, Thread and cotton Edgings and
Insertions;
! Swiss and Jaconet Bands; ,l-.---..
| Combs; Tuck and Side combs;
| Card Cases; Port-Monnaies;
| Turkey-shell. India-rubber, and Bone combs;
Hair and clothes Brushes. -h
GENTLENEN'S WEAR.
/ FrOck and Dress coats;
| Overcoats of all qualities and styles; 80
Black, Plaid and Fancy cashmere Pants; ~
Black, Plaid and Fancy Sattinett Pantss
Black Satin and Fancy Silk Vests; i5+
Black and Fancy Silk Velvet Vests; ess
Plush Vests; Black and Fancy cashmere Vests;
Black and Fancy cloths;
French, English, and German Black and Fan
cy Doeskin;
Black and Fancy Satinettes and Twees.s sE1
| Beaver cloth; ef
Blue and Fancy Bee and Saddle Blankets;
Undershirts-Lam5's Wool, silk and cotton;
Drawers-Net, Flannel, and cotton; a.,.,
Black and Fancy cravats;
Cashmere, Silk, and Kid Gloves; -a
Buc.lskin and Sealskin Riding Cloves 8.
Hats and caps; zsE
fova BOOTS AND SHOES.
ENS A Great variety. Aa 5 u
va Buffalo and India rubber 0vershoes;
Table Linnen,- Table cloths, Table covers ant
Towelling; @
Damask for curtains; curtain Muslinsx
Shaving Tools and Perfumery; 3t
Groceries, Hardware, Queensware, and cut
Al lery; 80
Carpets, Oilcloths, assorted. and every otiIs
: article which can be called for.
In conclusion will say to- all, give rs
: call before purchasing elsewhere, and we vii
show yon that Goods can and win be sold chea
; per in Parkviile, than any other town above St
Louis. x ~
~ Particular attention given to erdersfrsr
Kansas Territory, and Merchants may find
: to their interes. to purchase from us. fs
ASPLING, STEVENS & CO.
n ParkviIle. Mo. II IF.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06
PORT W.EkkE.E.W..s -
KANSAS TERRITORY.


FTHIS new and beautiful Town site is sitHa-
L ted on the Missouri River, in Kansas Terri
tory, three or foIF miles above the town Of Ia
tan, in the heart Of the most densely popuiatel
part of Kansas. sorrouried by the finest soil
ANA best timber in that Territory, with PEI
manent landing commanding view of the TiT-
er for several miles above aud below. Th'
principal part of said Town is located on bed
Of stone coal, OF the best quality. Arrangr-
Inents are being made TO have said stone coal
bed opened and wrought by Joint Stock Cora-
pany early ia the spring, at which time A'5'
viii be sale of lots. There is now. in couss
of erection. good steam Saw Mill, which WI
be in successful operation in few weeks; aiS
large and commodious Tavern is in process q
erection which will be opened for the accom-
mediation Of the public in a short time.
Persons wishing to procure Lots immediate
" viii have opportunity of SO doing, by cali
ing on Henry Brady. Jonathan Hartna'
both of whom are authorized Agents TO eel
and dispose of lots. and one or both may at al
times be found on the premises ready 70 ae
coInmodate purchasers upon the most libeTa
terms.
II. r. WALLACE, JAS. G. SrsArT,
Amos REEs, W. C.REMMIS6ToS,
HEsEY DEBARp. JAS W. BRADLEY,
II. c. BRADLEY, p. J. Collins
IT. B. HERkDos. Trustees.
l. 81 ts.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06
r. w. MARTIN, 9. C. MARTIN,
New York, -Esslt st. Louis.
sTEtyssssss0sstEs Stock 0f
CLOTH Z N G..
REAT INDUCEMENTS,
New StyIes--LOyvs Prices!
Immense Store, Double its former size!

WE have received and are now receiving
wv decidedly the largest and most complete
zsa STOCK OF CLOTHING.
Ever brought to this market. Oar goods have
been purchased at very low prices, and manu-
factured for cash; we are therefore enabled to
offer to our customers extra inducements.
We have built a large addition to our store,
making it twice its former size. We have also
made large skyiights 30 as to have an abund-
anee of light.
By the 18th of August, we will have opened
| our entire stock ready for the GREAT RUSH
of fall trude. .....tt
We shall be most happy to see our old friends
and customers. as also those who faye never
| bought of us before, to whom we will show our
stock with pleasure, feeling confident That We
can offer them
Beftes. Bargains
| than any other house in the west. "a oar stock
| will be VERY LARGE and our object is to
/ sell on: clean to good men. and for CASH, We
are determined to SELL Low.
MARTIN & BRO.
aug SS Nos. land ia Vain Street.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06
Exeelsier steam. saw Min.

= fk<fAsS4ASAYA So - eAhAA -
HAVING completed our new steam saw
L L mill, we are prepared to furnish any de-
sired quantity ofa Oak, W alnut or Cetteasso sood,
lumber, or lath at reasonable rates. Terms
cash. Cash for logs. g = gaE a 9 1F5 =
! T-g .sesess 3 DENNIS, LEWIS & Co..
: Kickapoo City, K, T., Aug. %, 1855. MO
s.ts7 feH Territorial Agency
A S Agents for Messrs. eWm. Wade ,& Co.'s
IA st. Louis Steam Planning mill, We furnish
at short notice sfi 8Fo tfa 1}li1te
i Ready Made Houses, a.
of one, two and four rooms also, every de-
scription of rough and dressed lumber, flooring,
sash, blinds, window and door frames, OF the
very best quality. .t..
As Agents for Messrs. Kingsland & Furgu-
sons Phoenix Foundry, st. louis, We furnishti
Steam :; Engines, Horse Powers, Pages
& ChiId's single and double Saw mills, Thresh-
ers, Cob and Coru Crushers, and all kinds of
castings. - . + 9c sr.,..f.t ..tss-.-5- gfT
AS. Agents for Messrs. G. & C. Todd & Co
we turnish-Portable Grain Mills Of all sizes,
Boiling Cloths, leather and rubber Betting, and
every description Of mill furnishing goods.
7 As Agents for Messrs. Vim. Plant Co.. we
furnish-eyery description of Agricultural I'm
plements. i'AS-
z gWe aisnis furnish Wagons, Carriages,
Buggies, and any other article of St. Louis man
ufa cture. - 81
I Terms and specifications may be obtained by
calling on US. DENNIS, LEWIS & CO,
Forwarding and Commission Merchants.
Kickapoo City, K. T., Aug. %. aug2s.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-06
MISSOURI
AGChiSon FERRY =!
fe-e l@.9.i @ c. s5 sla


TsHISY FERRY has been in successful oper-
l. alton since 1s49; during which time it has
been the great crossing point for the Oregon,
California and Utah Emigrant who came by
Hannibal and Palmyra; there being State Road
directly through, and the latitude precisely the
same Our boat is good one, and we have
plenty of hands engaged at all times, to work it.
g At the opening of Spring we shall have
fine new .
KS STE.f.1T FERRY BO.fT,
when all can cross without detention. The
ferry landing is the best the River. there be-
ing at all times deep water from shore to shore.
and very narrow. Our banks have no wide
sand beach where stock can mire down, being
dry ct all times. 'aEt 90
To the Emigrant to Kansas we say, this is
the place to cross, when here the distance
to other points in the Territory, is nearer than
| from crossing places above or below. .5a
| Atchison, Kansas Ter, Jan. - 1855.