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] La eni'entiaIy. have removed the,
office next d"or to Geo. VI lIernu,ams 81
Florida st. between Third and Man SIS
may Q. WARD. NOTATION Il Co
CAPE LUME-260 Ibis. lust 4,
~ Maud and for sale by (ap.2O) J. BtAL.
DrOOTNS
IN doz ns' received and for sale nv
IN April 10 T PprSurpr. &"".
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DROOWS!-
ID 20 dozen Blooms inst m hand from
ST. Louis and for sale by Jap. y j. BEAL-
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note If time.

~ Bayard Taylor lately deliver
ed q lecture ut Ka'a,naxoo. on the
Philosophy Of Travel. before a large
audience. Tue next day gentleman
CHANGING tn meet lady, who liiened
to the lecture asked her opinion oft.
.'Oh," says she 1T waS excellent-he
has surh asweet mustache."
The French Emperor, during hi.
recent writ TO England. received our
Minister, NJ. Buchanan. with marked
civiiity. and expressed the hope That
America and Franre might always
DO ut peace.
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Cast steel.

DrST Cast Steel; Cist"'n Hoop Iron;
y Iron Wove Wire, and Iron Rivets, for
sale by D. c. mon TAN.
Church u
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OURE MEDICfNE6.-Just re:

VUKE WEDJCINE6.-Juae re-
eeivsd, 1irsse sron Mes Ysrt. pr sAip UaIee.
lares snpply Of The most choice end superior
Drugs and MedieI0es, u which ws invite the at
tention Of purchasers besOre buying slss~ hsrs--
and Phy ,ictans are requested 10 sxnmine our
stock, which has been rejected with careful ~.
gard to the wants u the sick aud the demands Of
the prescription business, aud fcr quality we guar.
antee they cannot - surpassed BY any Drug
ssore In he Union. Our stock % y composed In
part Of 4..tt. ..r,-' f
Washed 6ulphuric Ether. a. . .....
Msnder / Nesver's Emglish Cslomei
English blue Mass.
EnglIsh Pulvis Antin,snialis
Haskell spd AsrrIck's Select Pulv. Cabebs;
Select Pulv. Colobo;
Select Pulv. Gum Kinv;
Select Pulv. Cst-ciiu; H.
~ Select Pulv. Ext. Colo.
cyuth Compound;
Select Pulv. klei Russi.
cum (0euuine Turkey.
Select Pulv. khei Ind.
cum;
Select Pulv. Ousiscum.
Tiideus Extract Indian Hemp;
Extract BellxdonnA;
Extract But'erhut;
q Extract TarRxicum;
with every other article that msy be needed In
,ur i.ns. (nov.l2. II. r. wADDiLL.
Druggist
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RITTER 4 CHEESE.

: n KEGS BUTTER.
w 50 PIECES CHEESE
Just received and for sale ale by.
Mar. 81 L. PRENDERGAST n CO.
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BEGAN 4 LEGENDRE.

Workers in Tin, c. PIPER and Sheet Iron.
T;t~d &-Nea,ly oppssiss HuaAt~ ~ A0lis
TnE subscribers will attend promptly
l. to all orders in their line, making and
epairin CUTTERS. copper pipes for machine.
~, stove pipes. &c. ............
DrA good stock If Tin ware always Of
nand, and maize to order.
ma, BY. hogan Il LEGENDRE.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

Go1sG TO SEvAsroPoL.-Major Rich
ard Delafield Of the States Corps of En-
gineers, Major Mordecai of the Ordnance
Department, and Captain McClellen of the
Cavalry. will sail to-day in the steamer
from Boston, en- route for Sevastopol. They
have been ordered by the authorities at
Washington to make tour of observation
on the line of hostilities in the Crimea,
and especially to inspect the siege works
where the allies have now concentrated
their forces. They are accompanied by a
Paymaster of the United States Army, and
their expenses will be borne from the ma
tional treasury.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

Hor-wArER.-The abolitionists In Mis-
souri, are in hot water. In the principle
towns, the pro-slavery men have held meet
ings, taken into consideration the course
pursued by these fanatics, and have con-
Guided they could get along just as well
without them. Consequently, a great many
have received their orders to leave the
country Immediately. while others have
already started for the Island Of paupers' -
Sensible conclusion those Missourians have
come to. Why didn't they adopt this
plan sooner2
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

Ho! FOR OREGON "A number of wag-
ons and teams crossed at this point on
Wednesday last, for the Territory of Ore
gon. With them. are families from Platte
county, Mo-, who, after out-ftting at this
place, will start for their destination. Sey-
eral California emigrants are now sojourn-
ing in Atcliison, waiting for the grass to
grow sufficiently for their stock to live on,
when they, too, will start for the promised
land"
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

CoTroN FACTORIES IN GEORGIA.
There are now in Georgia between fifty
and sixty cotton factories in s'the full tide OF
successful experiment" The degree Of
success they have attained, may be infer
red from the following statement of the
Macon Manufacturing Company: Dur
ing the last six months its clear profits have
been at the rate of seventeen per cent Per
annum on the amount of the stock. It has
declared dividend of ten per cent, and
has accumulated during the last eighteen
months, over the dividends. a reserve fund
of thirty-seven thousand dollars.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

New Store IN WEsToN.-Conwell
& Spencer. late of Brunswick Mo-, have
opened in Weston, Mo-, one of the finest
Stock of Goods we have ever seen. We
took particular pains to look through their
Store, and we saw many articles for sale
there, used by the Squatter. Conwell &
Spencer are both gentlemanly men, and
are selling goods at such low figures, that
they have secured very heavy trade
We hope our friends on this side of the
river. and in Platte and adjoining counties
will give them call, when in want oil
goods. 1t will pay you to do so.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

THE GOLDEN SrArE.-Last week we
referred to this popular Boat. We again
call attention Of shippers, and travellers, to
her card to be found in to-day's paper
She runs the Missouri as an INDEPENDENT
Packet; controlled by no combination, but
anxious to please all her patrons. We
would suggest the propriety Of the Mer-
chants, when bestowing their favors, to
give preference to such boats as keep out
of this monopoly. We think that would
do more towards breaking it up, than
all the resolutions they can pass. Encour-
age the Golden State, and host Of other
boats will follow her example.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

MEETING OF THE LEeIsLATURE.-By
reference to the proclamation of the Gov
ernor published in to-day's paper, it Will
be seen that our Legislature will meet at
Pawnee on the first Monday in July next
From what we have heard from the MEM
hers elect, we think we are safe in stating
that as soon as that body is organised,
which viii take only one day, the Legis-
lature will Immediately adjourn to the
Shawnee Mission, where the Governor was
requested to convene it. How much Reed
er will realise by an advance in the price
of his property at Pawnee, from the fact of
its being the seat of government one day.
we are not mathematician enough to figure
ont.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08
II. ls ItILD, OIitI1I III<1
w. H. ADAMS, Sec'y.

ABoL1TIoN1sTs IN THE RIVERA
citizen of this place, while ON visit below
independence, last week, informs us that
he assisted in putting couple of our Yam
kee friends in the Missouri, at that point.
1t seems that these raseals drove off cattle
belonging toa Kentuckian, for the express
purpose, as they state, of giving him
trouble to hunt them up. They further
intimated, that they intended to play their
Yankee tricks on all Southerners, when
opportunity presented itself. The citizens
of the neighborhood, supposing their blood
to be too hot, thought advisable to try what
virture there was in cold bath, and Sc
lected the Missouri River as the bathing
tub. We are told that when they came out
of the water, they were wiser, and if not
better; larger men than when first enter
ing. They left the spot, full in the belief,
that Jordan is a hard road to travel -
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08
Sauatter Meeting.

The following would have appeared
sooner had it come under our eye. The
Herald in which it was first published, we
do not receive, hence the delay
At meeting of the Squatters on Sa-
turday 10Th March, IN Leayenworth, after
Committee, the following was adopted:
WHEREAS it has now become apparent that
prescriptions will be assured to the set
tiers upon the lands coded to the United
States by the Delaware Indians, there
fore be it
Resolved, That on and after the first day
of May next, we will take the Pre-emp-
ton Law as our sole guide and rule of ac-
ton in relation to claims in the Delaware
District, and our squatter courts are hereby
instructed to act accordingly.
Resolved, That where the existing laws
and regulations of this Association, shall
clash or differ with the pre-emption law
they are so far declared to be void and OF
no effect. And be it further
Resolved, That we tender our grateful
acknowledgements to Hon. j. Whitfield,
and other distinguished friends, both in and
out of Congress, for their able and indie
fatigabIe exertions in our behalf, which has
greatly strengthened our cause and shown
our just claims to consideration at the hands
of Government.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this
meeting be published in the Kansas Her
aid, Squatter Sovereign, Kansas Pioneer
and such Missouri journals as feel friendly
to the Squatter cause.
R. R. REEFS, Chairman.
w. H. ADAMS, Sec'y.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

Town PRoPERrY.-Dming last week,
quite a business was done in lot selling.
Some ten or twelve were disposed of to
persons who contemplate building. A
small house and lot was also sold for the
round sum of $500. So it goes! Those
who have money invested in houses, can
get large rents, OF very liberal price for
the same. Persons coming here to live
must come prepared to build, as there are
10 vacant houses in the place.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08
A New PAPER IN PARKvILLE.-By

A New PAPER IN PARKvILLE.-By
a note from our old friend, T. H. Starnes,
ESQ.,, we learn that he has associated with
him Mr.. F. III. Mcdonald, and will soon
commence the publication of Pro-Slavery
paper, in the ''decidedly fast town. of
Parkville, Mo. The paper will bear the
name Of 'sThe Southern Democrat" and
will be mailed to subscribers at the low
price of $500, per annum. We can en-
dorse 10th Of the above named gentlemen
as being ''sound on the Goose" and in
every way deserving the liberal support
which we have no doubt will be extended
to them. Success to you gentlemen, and
the noble cause in which you have en-
barked.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

EyThe Secretary of the Navy pull
fishes system of regulations for the en-
listment of apprentice boys for the navy of
the United States, under the act Of 1887.
The object is to enlist boys from fourteen
years of age until they are twenty-one
train them thoroughly in the duties Of prac-
teal seamanship, and 50 raise a tody Of
intelligent, educated, efficient American
sailors
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

r@The Ohio State Journal says that
Congress has. by resolution, restored TO
Mrs. Hinton the property she lost by tie
conduct of her husband, Ohio Hinton
This certainly will be good news TO her and
her children. Hinton. it will be remem-
bered, was detected in series of mail
rebteries, was imprisoned, and finally re-
leased ON large bail. His property was
taken as indemnity for the forfeiture of his
recognisance. 1t is now returned to tie
family.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08
FOR DELEGATE TO CONGRESS
GEN. J. w. WHITFIELD
New York Tribune-The Abolitionists
on Squatter Sovereignty.

Thus the swinding farce of popular sover-
eighty, devised by Cass in '48, and seized upon
by Douglas, Atchison & Co. in '54, approaches
consummation.-New York Tribune
The New York Tribune is properly re-
garded as the leader of the abolitionists,
the chief whose dictates the Emigrant Aid
Societies of the East, and our Governor"
and his subordinates in Kansas are accus-
toned to obey. He writes the sentiments
which they all entertain; he is not afraid
TO write them, in New York, though Reed
er, and the little organs here would con-
ceal them. Squatters can thus see how
they are regarded by abolitionists. Pop
ular Sovereignty" is, in the opinion OF
Greeley, Reeder and the Aboiitionists, a
g swindling farce."!!
What say you squatters from Indiana,
Illinois, Ohio, and Michigan? Is it a
farce" to say you are capable of self
government? Are you swindlers?
Tha Congress-, (House), soon to assemble,
MAY BE RELIED ON, even should Gov. Reeder
be builied into acquiescence."
Thus Greeley continues. Congress
may be relied on to do what? To make
laws for you, to fix your destiny Are you,
men from the non-slaveholding States,
ready to admit that you are less competent
TO make laws for your own government, to
decide what is for your own interest, than
the citizens of New York or Pennsylvania
Is Horace Greeley, Eli Thayer, or any
one Of their band better fitted, more to be
trusted in the management Of your affairs
than you yourself?
Pro-slavery men say that squatters in
Kansas are as well qualified to make their
own laws as are citizens of State. They
leave to the people wherever they be the
right to determine their own matters
They will not submit to those who are ig-
norant of their wants, strangers, with no
interest at stake. What say you squatters
from the non-slaveholding States7 Will
you govern yourselves, or let Greeley,
Thayer and Goodrich govern you?
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

STILL THEY COME. More families
from Missouri crossed at this point last
week, destined for the interior Of the
Territory. We are glad to sec that
they go as permanent settlers, and most
Of them are very well fixed for living.
Large quantities of stock are also being
crossed here daily. We are glad to see
the emigration coming from the quarter it
does. While we are crowded by the pres
ence of one yankee, we find an abundance
of room for thousands of Missourians, OF
the hardy sons of any portion of the South.
Then come along. for Uncle Sam is rich
enough to give us all FARM
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

WHAT HAS BECOME OF HIM I've
learn that missionary from the Metho-
dist Church North was sent to preach Alb
olitionism TO the citizens OF Kansas. When
lass seen, We believe, he was in this place
at one of our doggeries, playing poker at
five cents ant and pass the knife. What
has become Of him 2 Has he gene hack
to his constituency, which be SO well rep
resented while here
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

E~The enormous quantity Of forty
seven million gallons of whiskey, rum and
brandy, and thirty-fve million gallons of
strong beer were made in Il e United
States during the last year-be:ng more
than three gallons apiece to every man,
woman and child in the country.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

ENIon. the Washington correspondent
of the Baltimore Sun says, ''Peace in Eu.
rope, Just now, would be acceptable 10 tbs
country for one especial reason; we could
import breads,uf1s, beef, and potatoes, and
escape famine. Instead of supplying
other countries, NE must find land Of
Egypt upon which to depend for susie
nance ourselves"
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08
Steamboat Monopoly.

The merchants on the Missouri River
are taking into consideration the monopoly
that is being carried on at this time by our
River Boats. We publish by request the
proceedings of the merchants and others at
St. Joseph. Other places have held meet
ings and passed similar resolutions.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08
@The St. Louis intelliqenco, :

E@The St. Louis Intelligencer ana
Democrat denounee IN bitter terms the -.
liens of Platte CO., for throwing the De-
Star alias Luminary. inthe Missouri. n
knew they would do so; and were two IF
the papers, to which, We alluded in our las,
issue, when speaking on this subject.
If slave had escaped, and in tie en-.
deayor to re-capture him, the owner had
been killed, by mob, IN some free State
neither of these pious papers. which in
this instance have evinced so much hOlv
horror of mob violence, would Lave ever
uttered word of censure. 1t is only
when those. entertaining kindred SENT.
ments with themselves, suffer by mob viO.
lence, that they are found to speak agains,
mobs. -BrunSCicker
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

Eg- We are indebted to the post mas
ter at Waverly, Mo-, Mr.. b. F. Gordon,
for an addition to our subscription list in
that place. This is the second lot of cash
subscribers forwarded by Mr.. Gordon, for
which he has orr warmest thanks. He is
all right on the .goose question: and de-
sires to see Southern papers in the Terri
tory succeed.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

E@The Steamer New Lucy, which
a rived at our landing on Friday evening,
put off another lot of Emigrants. Our
streets are literally crowded with human
feings, mos. of which are making prepare
tons for an immediate departure across
the Plains.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

EW The newly elected Mayor of St.
Louis declares his determination TO lie
guided, in the appointment of subordinate
officers, by the principles of the party that
elected him, and to appoint native torn
Americans, only, to posts of honor and
responsibility.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

CUBA.-This government is humoring
Cuba just like an indulgent mother does a
sick child. We think it high time a diff
ferent course of policy be pursued. If
Spain does not make all apologies for the
late insults offered our flag, and pay off
all demands our citizens claim from her,
we are decidedly in favor of forcing her to
terms, and think that our first move should
lie descent upon Cuba. We hope the
President will act upon our suggestion. Ii
he does, Kansas will help him out We
can spare two thousand men for the war.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

SsaKEs.-These reptiles seem to grow
to a considerable size in this section of the
country. On Sunday week, one was Kill
lex near our Office, measuring six feet and
eleven inches in length, and about seven
inches in circumference. He was consid-
cred by the old settlers as a small speci-
men.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

Hg A revival of religion has been GO
ing on in several of the churches of Boon
vile, Mo-. for some weeks rast. Thirty
five have joined the Methodist Church,
about thirty-one or two the Baptist, and
between thirty and forty the Presbyterian.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

HSMr. Metcalf's majority for goFern-
or, in New Hampshire, according to tie
Concord Patriot, is 642, with Randolph
and Wentworth's Location to he heard
from. which will probable reduce Metcalrs
majority some thirty or forty votes more.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

A STEP FoRwARD.-By law recent
ly passed in Michigan. a married woman
may receive, buy, sell, devise, mortgage,
&C., her real and personal property, with.
out the consent of Ter husband, and also
sue and be sued, without joining the Lus-
band in the suit in either case.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08
New YoRK, April %.

1t is stated that two recruiting offices in
this city and one in Albany are to he open-
ed to-day for the enrolment of names for
the Worth Legion, in view of TIE profa-
bility of rupture with Spain. The Off
GERS mostly belong TO the New York Vol
unteers, who served in Mexico.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

PREAcHIso.-The Rev. Andrew Mon
roe, of the Methodist Church South, preach
ed in this city on Saturday and Sunday last
to large and attentive audience. The
Mormons also held their meeting as usual,
and were addressed by Elder BalIyntine.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

ia Mrs. Darlington wants to know if
it is not inhuman, and contrary to the
Maine liquor law, for the allies to insist
yn the Cars taking four pi,rfs. "Only,
think, the poor man has to take two
quarts at once. I don't wonder that he has
resisted and fit so long about it,
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

SEAT OF Observation-Disclosures is a
beautiful situation for the Territorial Cap,
ital! No place in this vast Territory, we
think, is equal to it. If the Legislature
thinks as we do, this, without doubt, will
be the permanent seat of government.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

rs We are indebted to the steamer
Martha Jewett for late St. Louis papers
The Martha put off a quantity of freight at
this point, among which was house ready
for putting together. 1t will be occupied
by DIR. Ewell, late of Parkville, as drug
store
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

PRoGREssING.-The frame of the man,
mouth warehouse was raised last week.
and the carpenters are now busy covering
it in. When completed, it will be filled
with the goods of the emigrants now here,
and those who are expected up. 1t is a
good job of framing, and reflects credit on
Mr.. Ireland, the contractor.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

Eg Filitusters are very offensive to
our English friends, when not employed on
their side. 1t was wicked to enlist men to
fight in Cuba. but all right If they will on
ly go to the Crimea. says the Providence
Post.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

E@Oficial dispatches to the govern
ment at Washington from Captain Page,
of the United States Water Witch, fully
confirm the accounts heretofore received,
relative to the firing into that steamez from
Paraguayan fort.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

California; EMIcRAr1ox.-The effect
of the competition now existing between
the rival lines to California, has been to
reduce the passage, so that instead of
$3.50 for Storage passage. only SIS is
now charged; s175 for first cabin, and
1925 for second cabin.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

ED@ The steam ferry boat, Emma
Cole, which passed up the river some time
ago, struck a snag and sunk in very deep
water, short distance above St. Joseph
last week. She will prove total loss.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

New GooDs.-Friend Challis, on the
Levee, has returned from St. Louis with a
good assortment of goods. He says that
he intends selling at such prices, that all
who want bargains, viii be bound to pat
roaize him,
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

CRADINe.-The grading Of Ferry street
has been progressing during the past week.
About twenty hands are constantly en-
pIoyed on this work, and it is expected they
will have the job completed in eight OF ten
DAYS.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

re- A couple of hoys were playing
with a loaded pistol in St. Louis. tie other
day, when the pistol was discharged, and
one of the boys was 50 badly injured there
by as to cause his death soon after.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

NEW YoRK HorELs.-Thel leading Ho-
tells in New York, have decided, in view
of the liquor law, to raise the price of Ioard
to-three dollars Fer day. The new system
has already gone into operation.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

E9At ST. Louis, on The 9TH, butchers
and shippers were paying from 81 so TO
s. 80 per 100 lbs. for good beef cattle;
and Sheep commanded from g so to "a
so per head.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

BW We failed to state, at the proper
time, says the Montgomery Advertiser,
that Judge Rush Elmore, of Kansas Ter
ritory, left this city, on the 21st, on his re-
turn to the Territory. His slaves left here
for the same destination on Thursday last,
and his white family will follow in few
weeks.
The numerous friends and acquaintan-
ces of Judge Elmore will regret his de-
parture from among us. He has for years
been one of our most respected citizens, and
the people who inhabit his new home will
find him worthy Of their highest esteem
and consideration. May he meet with
abundant success in all his undertakings,
is the heartfelt wish of those who have
known him longest and best.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

s8TDuring the week ending with April
9TH, there was landed at Kansas City, from
different boats, 1925 passengers, chiefly
emigrants to Kansas Territory.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

E@The earnings Of the New York
and Erie Railroad for the month of March
1856, were S492.l57 o., being an in-
crease of about $4,000 over the receipts
of the same month last year.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-08

GAaE.-Game of many kinds is plenty
at this time in the neighhorhood of Atchi-
son. Several f1ocks of wild Turkeys. and
a number of Deer have been seen within
the past few DAYS.