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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-11-24
Notice

rs hereby given to E. Chapman. Of The ,ov,
i Lawrence, K. r., that the farm claim vl;i
laid near said town, and which he has jria,..
and pretended TO sell to one John 7. EoS
shall pre-empt and hold. as have been FORK
elected therefroin BY threats and demoss,r.r,, !.
of violence. Said Chapman has no. a pa,sg5. !
right thereto, and ] shall prove nv title bET,.
all dispute. AL persons, therefore, afs W.
not to purchase lots or city Interests Of sais O.
man or Wood, located upon said claim. q, h,
have no right to sell the same. and as | A
favor of the movement now being made b. .
outsiders to break up the settlement Of n,
last, shall transfer said claim TO them II ~
best. G. JENklNS
Lawrence, Aug. II, '55.-Sm.
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THE EMPORIUM OF TRADE.
Kew Store and New Goods!

x W. e. W. HUTCHINSON & CO.. are
W. Just opening at their new and cumnlodi-
GUS Sales koom. the largest and best selected
stock of Goods ever offered in Kansas for whole
sale and retail trade and while they acknowl-
edge their obligations to the public for past IA
vors, they would respectfully invite them TO no
tee their extensive facilities lately added. Tor
furnishing everything the western strnGe de-
mands at oaae Fl0ee. They have already secured
a very hattering
WHOLESALE TRADE
with interior towns, and can warrant their goods
at lower prices than can be found ut any store
west of st. Louis. In every instance where they
have filed ericrs for country trade they have
been gratifed 20 knew that better satisfaction
has been given than by going to the States to
purchase 1t is especially in the Dry Goods de-
partment that they promise great bdFgafRs. as
they purchase at the East, and require bot on.
m derats pruft added to the original cost.
Their neighbers who wish to study economy
and save their money, would do well TO call and
examine their piles of
PRINTS, GLEGH4AS, DELALFES. BE
RIGGS, Cashmeres with trimmings to match
gloves and hosiery eravats. Napoleon ties, VI its
cambries, lawns and muslins, coIored cambria.
and silicias. jeans. cotton and wooden knitting
yarn saddler's silk. blcached cottons driliings,
denims sheetings and fannels of all kinds.
SUGARS of all grades and prices. from II
TO Is cents syrup and molaSses. coffee, spices
ground and unground. lard. fish, linseed, lard
and meats foot oil. white and red lead. tnrpen-
tine and paints, window glass, nails, hardware
crockery, glass. stone, wooden and tin wares
IRON round and square, at wholesale.
FURNITURE AND HOUSE FURNISH
ING GOODS of all descriptions; doors, sasl
glazed and unglazed. carpets, mattresses.
HATS, CAPS md FURS of every quail
ity and color; BOOTS and SHOES adapted to the
western trade.
HARNESSES, SADDLES, BRIDES
martIngales, saddle bags, horse blankets, strap:
of many kinds buckles spurs.
SAP3ONERE PENS. PENCILS, Sand
boxes, cards, portfolios. paper hangings, looking
glasses.
TANEEE NOTIONS of over hundred va
rieties, to please both the old and young, with
NUMEROUS other things that cannot well be de-
scribed
They have also commenced the MERCHANT
TAILORING Business, and besides their tint
stock of broudclotls. doe skins, caSsimeres
vestings and tailor's trimmings, they have ut all
times the largest stock of
READY MADE CLOTHING
for gents, youth, and boys, ever opened il
Kansas.
PROFESSIONS # all kinds Sweet and Irisl
potatoes, apples, butter, cheese. eggs, honey
&c, De, constantly on hand, with many othel
things tedious to matchmaking in all stool
of about
$500 worth of Goods
that must he sold low FOR CASH ONLY.
No. IS Massachusetts Street.
Lawrence, Nov. II, 1896.
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R DESTROYS of getting the new Con-
stitution before the people of Kansas at
as early day as possible, and being UNI
able to get out full sheet this week,
We have concluded to give it on a half
sheet, presuming that it will be very ac-
ceptable even in that form.
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a = II a y = Z . 4 A BARGAIN
YsHF undersigned has a full assort,..-.
l. material for complete Neashass.,--' 30 q Ia
Prsntsag tgsee. at the town of Psxn.'S -s y
he will sell at liberal discount u,ss 5 Va
for cash. 1t comprises good sel,,r;a. ~: y:
Type, and a No. . Washington P,-..e q =
newspaper type for doable-mediur a
large font Of letter for book-pript;a., Us !
the fixtures necessary for perfect = -. - I
ment. Also one hundred rearns Of Sa, ss.-;ss-
ferent kinds. Persons DESTROYS OF - s &
must apply soon, as the material I ~
moved IRON the Territory, if NOT "a a Z >
further particulars inquire of q. " = ts
Editor Herald of Freedom, Lawrence rH. !.
5. i. HIGGINS, Fort R;I-y = ! q;
Pawnee, X. T., Oct. Is. '55.-lm- /
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New Goods.

TNHE undersigned are now receiving tlieiI
L stock Of Fail Goods, consisting of Dry
Goods. Groceries, Hardware, Queenswsre, Fur
niture, Saddlery, mems and boys Clothing
Boots, Shoes, Gloves, Hosiery-and indeed al
most every article usually called for. Sale ut q,
low rates as they can afford. Thankfuifor the
patronage heretofore extended to them, they
hope to merit q continuation of the same. Terms
cash.
WANTED--Dry Hides. Butter, Eggs, DC.
H0RNSBY d FERRlLL.
Laurence tSsys 22, lS55-H
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Candidate for Congress.

gTNHE friends of II. T. CONWAY. Esq, re-
i spectfully present him to the independent
voters of Kansas as suitable person to repre-
sent the new State in tie House of Representa-
tiyes of the United States.
To- Free State Nominations at Lawrence,
Dee. 22d. 1885.
~ Election for Delegates TO Convention,
Dee 18th. 1855.
az Regular State Election Jan. 18th, 1856.
Nov. "a, lS55.-tf.
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Ready Made Frame Houses.

HHHE subscriber having contracted for large
i number of the above houses, is prepared to
furnish those in want. They are of different sizes
and will be sold at the lowest prices.
A line addressed to E. Simmons, Kansas, No.,
will meet with prompt attention.
REFEREEcEs.-S. c. Pomeroy, ESQ.,, Kansas
city, Mo-; DIR. c. Robinson, and g. W. Brown,
Esq, Lawrence, X. T. z. SIMMONS.
June is. '55-tf
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Removal.

TT A. HANCOCK would take this method of
Ii. notify wing the people of Lawrence and vi
cinity that he has removed his stock of Chairs to
the old Pioneer Boarding House, formerly occu-
piea by Capt. Toms. where he viii be fund for
the present, and Offers them for sale at as low
rates as can be found elsewhere. People who are
about furnishing their houses would do well to
cali as he is receiving new additions. Also Fur
niture and Mattresses made to order.
Laurence. Oct. u. 1855,
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B0GGS & SCOTT,
Westport. NO.,

DEALERS in Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals,
- Perfumery. Fancy Articles. Brushes, Glass
ware, Paints, Oils, VaTnishes Dye Stutfs. and all
kinds of genuine and popular Patent Medicines.
Assortment very extensive and complete--whole-
sale and retail at the lowest prices. All articles
warranted pure.
School Books Stationery. Envelopes, Note Pa
per, Notices. Steel Pens, de-, dc.
Oct. Is, 1866.
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Workmen Wanted.

NTECHANICS and day-laborers are wanted 10
WI prosecute the improvements being made
in Council City. CAPITALISTS are also advised
that this is point worthy their attention. The
town site is finely located in the midst of fertile
and beautiful region, Astounding in stone. timber
and coal. Apply at the Office of the Board OF
Trustees, in Council City. or to l. tan Smith,
.dmerican Intel, Kansas City. By order OF the
Board. NJ. Fl. ROSE, Set'y.
Council City, Oct %, '55-3t
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@Three accidents of a most painful
nature, have occurred on the Pacific
Railroad since it was opened on the first
of November. At the first, twenty six
lives were lost, and many were wounded
who will be cripples for life.
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~ Gov. Reeder arrived at his old
home in Easton, Pa, on the 9th of Nov,
and received public reception from
his former townsmen. His speech was
replete with interest, giving a faithful
narration of all the difficulties along the
border in Kansas, and a sketch of Pres
ident Pierce's interference.
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H. Wells & Co.

FLORENCE, Mass, manufacturers of Wells
IL Patent Portable Saw Mills; admitted the
best IN the United States. Single mills with So
inch to y inch Saw Double Mills, adapted to
cutting ali sized logs 70 ~ feet In diameter
Childs Circular Saw Mills constantly on hand.
Mills shipped TO any part ofthe country, secure
~ boxed, warranted to give satisfaction.
Florence, Mass, Aug. %, '55.-2m.*
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@ If we can get a sufficient amount
of workmen from this time forth we
shall expect to appear before our readers
regularly, unless we delay one week on
account of getting into our new Office,
which probably will be the case.
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Administrators, Notice

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
~ have obtained from the Probate Court OF
the county of Madison. letters of adminstra-
ton upon the estate of GEORGE CoB1NE, deceas-
ed. bearing date the 9th day of October, 1855
that all persons indebted TO said estate are here
by requested to make immediate payment and
that all persons having claims against said es-
tate are requested to exhibit them properly au-
thenticated, within one year from the date OF
said letters, or they may be psecluded from hav-
ing any benefit of said estate and if said claims
are not presented within three years they will
be forever barred.
THOMAS J. Adds.
CAROLINE COBINEJ ADMIN
Mouth of Cottonwood, X. T., Nov. "A. '55-St.
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~ A Journeyman Printer wanted
Immediately at this Office. To a good
workman of temperate and steady habits
constant employment will be given.
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The l)efaie Of Freedom.
g. w. BROWN. Editor.
Lawrence, Saturday, Nov. II. 1855
Apprentice Wanted.

A boy from Ia to Is years of age
wanted Immediately at this Office to learn
the printing business.
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Herring's Patent Champion FrI
Proof Safes.

WITm Halls PATENT POWDER Poor Le.
H'kicA Reoeired tie Prize Medals 9TH Esl
Fair, London, 1851 Horids FGir, Ess Z,
1884
THE subscribers arc the only persons sa.s
i lied to make and sell the above leaoE,
SAFES and LOCKS i'll the State of Missouri, ~
cum and will furnish them at New York mar.
tnrers' prices-warranted free from daupsas
ROBERTS & DAYs
Depot No. Is Levee and 2s Cominerva! &,
one door from Chestnut, st. Louis.
July 81, 1s55.-ly.
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Caution.

A IL persons are cautioned against buying :
Il note made By A. II. MALLosY to J. S. Nor
Of Lawrence for about $35, as the note was Civ
en- for company property in which had ioini
interest with Mr.. Mott, and Mr.. Mallory Ia,
been forbidden 70 pay the same.
L. S. BACON.
Losysace, 0ef. Ia, 1854.
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G. PARTRIDGE, J. SMITH, W. H. SMITH, H. S. REED.
Partridge & Co.,

XX7WHOLESALE GROCERS and Commits
w sion and Forwarding Merchants, No. 81
North Second-st., st. Louis. Mo-, will make lib
eral cash advances on consignments of produce,
for sale in St. Louis, New Orleans, New York
and Boston.
St. Louis, Oct. 81, '55.--1y.*
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THE WANT SUPPLIED.
Lawrence Drug Store Onened.

THE subscribers are happy to inform the cit
L liens of this, and other parts of the Terri
tory, that, to meet the urgent demands of the
community, they have succeeded in procuring
building in which to open their stock, until
the new Drug Store is completed-and are now
prepared to offer in the building opposite the
post Office, Main Street, Lawrence, the largest
and best assorted stock of
Drugs, Medicines,
PAINTS, OILS, DYES, WINDOW GLASS,
GLASSWARE, BRUSHES, PERFUMERY,
Books, Stationery and Fancy Articles
ever brought into this Territory-all of which
have been carefully selected with particular ref
erence to the wants of this community.
We also keep choice supply of the best and
purest qualities of Wines, Brandies de-, for
medicinal purposes oaly.
We would particularly call the attention of
Physicians, Families and Dealers to our full sup
ply of Drugs and Medicines, warranted pure
and unadulterated; and would suggest to all
the propriety of supplying their wants in this
line at home {instead of from neighboring
State, especially sehen they can do so m better
terms. WOODWARD & FINLEY
Lawrence, Nov. "a, fs55.-tf.
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A Nan and Woman Wanted.

ITO assist in hotel during the winter The
i former to cut and draw wood, see to stock.
and make himself generally useful the latter
to do housework. sewing, washing, t6e. A suit
able couple viii find good comfortable home
for the winter. Apply Immediately at the TE-
cUMsEH HoTEL.
Tsrzazseh Mr. To- ,5y
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DIE D,

In Lawrence. on the 9Th inst, DANIEL r.
HADLEY, formerly from New Hampshire, aged
about 43 wears.
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JAMES B. CHADWICK

BETWEEN SECOND AND THIgD-srRs.
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI.
Wholesale dealer in the celebrated improved
Little Giant Corn and Cobb Mill,
and exclusive agent for their sale in the West
Prizes reduced as follows No. 2, go: No. 8.
$50; No. 4, $50. Liberal discount made 70 deal
ers.
- G. W. BROWN, OF the Herald of Free
dom, Lawrence City, K. T., Is authorized TO re-
ceive orders for the above firm.
Lawrence, Oct. q, IS.
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Tecumseh Hotel.

THIS large ictel. containing sixteca 70
L sized, well finished and ooinfortaily 2;
nished rooms, is now ready for publc asri,,u.
dation. Stables and other convenience q 4
premises. Public patronage is invited Rsa
aud accommodations furnished Tor publls -z
ings. conventions. courts. dc.
Tecumseh Is situated sixty miles vest 81 T q
port, twenty miles west o! I.awTeiee, ffy-is
miles ". :. W. Of LeayenwOrth. sixty mis- 4.
e. OF Council GT oye, sixty miles south % Ssiis
ka boundary. sixty mites north Of sac AMI r
Agency.
Lady and gentlemen travellers may rely ~
obtaining good accommodation and god iar
Tecumsch. K. T., Aug. %, IS55.-tf
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L C. Tnlles n. D.

physician q SURGEON, otlice At J. IL
i inson's. three doors south Of the HeFaA
Freedom Office.
DIR. Tolles has purchased the medicines ft'T'
&c, belonging TO the late DR.. II. Clark, and .
himself in readiness to answer all calls II !
line of his profession.
Laurence, .iaass 9, 1851
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Graham Flour. Lard. &e.

TUST received at STKARxs' lot Of good Ora
y ham Flour; also LAsD, and 100 bushels OF
those splendid Potatoes We have been expecting
selong. Nov. II, '55.-2t.
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John BALDWIN Farrvman-

LAS just completed his new ferry boat, and
Ii holds himselfin readiness otaks passengers
and teams over the Kansas river, opposite Law
rencs, at al hours, on application, at shs usual
prices.
Lawrence, June9, 1s55.-s
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1le(p Aobeftis
Candidate for State Printer.

FTlHE undersigned submits his name to the
l. consideration of the friends of freedom in
Kansas as a candidate for STATE Printer.
&. w. BROWN.
Lawrence. Nov. "a, '55.
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Notice.

Y1HE Partnership existing between Learned &
L Grimes Was dissolved by mutual consent or
the ED of September last. All accounts and
bills will be settled by Henry Learned, who viii
continue in the business.
HENRY LEARNED.
Lawrence, Oct. q, '55.-3t
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City Lots and Farm Claims

TTP0S the urgent solicitation ofseyeralfrisnl
u have determined upon giving some PiiS
of my attention for the future to the szlso1 ct
LOTS aud FARM CLAIMS. Thee barr
either lots or claims they wish to dispose q !.
furnishing me with description Of tlSif 10
ton. Advantages, and price. viii find rsl
purchaser.
have several very desirable farm elsin; |
my disposal, situated near the city Of Lawns
on which sundry Improvements have bcen nd
Also several city lots and interests IN ~. Z
neighboring towns. G. W. BR0WN
Lawrence, Sept. /, '55.
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Which The Herald Of Freedom IS now
printed, and received an answer dated
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-11-24

H Passmore Williamson, who wasso
barbarously imprisoned By Judge Kane Of
philadelphia, for . pretended ccntsmps
Of Court, has been liberated.
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G. P. Lowrey.

A TTORNEY AT LAW, and General Land
n Agent, Lawrence, K. T.
REFERENCES u Hon. Andrew II. Reedcr. Gen.
S. c. Pomroy, Lawrence VIM. c. Bryant, Esq,
New York city; Asa Packer, Esq, MalIch Chunk
Pa; WILDER Curtis, Esq, Ct. Darlington, Mass
Lawrence Oct- q, '55.-tf
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too great exercise or his tour through
the Territory organizing the Pres State
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Notice.,

THE subscriber having purchased and erect
Il ed LITTLE GIANT Corn MILL at his
place half mile south of Blanton's Bridge, is
prepared to grind corn in the ear for stock feed
Also Meal and Hominy for family use.
~ All orders attended to at short notice on
reasonable terms. JAS. B. ABBOTT.
Blanton, Nov. "a, '55.-tf.
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SAN. C. SIXTH. Sec'y.
.CHA's A. Foster, Asst Sec'y.
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place near the junction of Clark and
Humbolt creeks VIM. McCready, Mr.
Berry, Mr.. Mitchell, Judges.
7th Senatorial District; Pawnee Pre-
cinct, at Loder d Shaw's store in Paw.
nee; S. P. Higgins, w. N. Mcclure, L
Knapp, Judges.
Big Blue Precinct, at the house of s
D. Dyer in Juniata J. Stewart, s. D
Houston, ]. I. Goodenow, Judges.
Rock Greek Precinct, at the house o
Mr.. Haiti; James Darnell, Charles Jenk
ins, Henry Remmell, Judges.
9Th Senatorial District; Black Yer.
million Precinct, at some suitable house
in said precinct on the vermillion branch
of the Blue river; John Shmidt, Mr.
Hollingburg, NJ Alvey, Judges.
St. Mary's Precinct, at the house of B
F. Bertrand DR.. Palmer. c. Garrett, G
Dean, Judges.
Silver Lake Precinct. at some suitabl,
house at Indianola E. Kennedy, J. w
Hopkins, John G. Thompson, Judges.
9th Senatorial District Dayton Pre-
cinct, at the store of Banter Il Hoover
Lewis Hoover, Nathan Adams, G. B
Hall. Judges.
Grasshopper Falls Precinct, at tht
house of the Mill Company; S. H. Dunn
John w. Clark, ]. B. Ross, Judges.
Whitfield Precinct, at the house of ]
B. Chapman Thomas Jenners, Vincen
D. Cohee, James A. Gray, Judges.
10th Senatorial District; Californi;
Precinct, at the house of W. W. Moore
w. w. Moore, w. Jackson, Judges.
Iowa Point Precinct, at the house o
Mr.. Mccall Mr.. Handy, Mr.. Pader
Judges.
Voters on Independence and Dee
Greeks viii vote al Doniphan.
ST. Jo- Bottom Precinct, at the hous,
of B. Harden George Bryant, H. Small
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Railroad opensd

80. aa:ea-.::..e.-. .--....l.
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DOTANIC MEDICINEs.-Ane extensive as
ID sortment of Herbs, Leaves and Roots, from
the "Shaker's Gardens" for sale by
Nov. 2i WOODWARD 81 FINLEY.
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stock in trade Of ou- opponents. and ne
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Y. A. HUNT. b. SLATER. J.
E. a. Hunt & Co.,
/. AISi

DRODUCE, Commission and FcrEE1
i Merchants, 10 Levee, st. Louis, No
tween Pine and Chestnut.
n. B.-Particular attention paid TO hlbnf
ders for any description If Merchandise
Produce.
Hoy 10, 1S55.-I.
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Drugs, Medicines
PAINTS, OILS, DYES. WINDOW GLAS

nUININE, PERUVIAN BARK. &C.. by re-
W tail, as cheap ever, in spite of their scar
city, at the Drug Store of
Nov. "a. WOODWARD & FINLEY.
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DERFUMERIES.- ladies are invited tC
i call and examine our stock of Perfumery
and Fancy Articles.
Nov "a. WOODW ARD & FINLEY.
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hould go over. IS We are az claw and
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9Th Senatorial District; SCOTS Town
Precinct, at the house of Mr.. Vandevre
L. Crabtree, Isaac Chatham, F. S. Eros.
Gel Judges.
Titus Precinct, at the house of J. B
Titus on the Sante Fe road J. B. I'll
tus, John Drew, W. Lord, Judges.
Council Grove Precinct, at the Mis-
sion House J. Goodell, G. H. Rees, B
Wright, Judges.
Waubonsa Precinct, at the house o.
John H. Nesbit in Waubonsa E. r
McCurdy, ]. NJ. Bisby, D. B. Hiatt
Judges.
Mill Creek Precinct, at the house o.
]. E. Hoenick; j. E. Hoenick -
Judges.
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ROB'T KLOTZ, W
M. ]. PARROTT, NJ
N. W.DELAHAY, ].
w. r. GRIFFITH, G..
G.. S. HILLYER. D.
WILLIAM HICKS J..
S. N. LATTA, w
JOHN Lands, g.
FL. BURSON. j.
C. w. STEWART G.
]. NJ. ARTHUR, ].
j. L. SAYLE, J.
CALEB NAY, TE
s. AEWHINY, r.
A. CURTISS, P.
4. HUNTING, G.
r. KNIGHT, M.
o. c. BROWN, J.
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1000 AGENTS WANTED.

ID fool. Wonder # he car sleep
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RUSHES-Of all sorts and sizes. by
ID Nov "a. WOODWARD & FINLEY.
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Commencing at the East side of the
house of Charles Matney, on the Waka.
rusa river; thence due south to the mid.
die Of the Santa Fe road thence west.
wardly along the middle ofsaid road e
Rock creek, near the 65th mile of said
road; thence due south to the nortl
line of the Sac and Fox Reservation
thence along the North and West line
thereof. and due south, to the Neoshs
river; thence up said river to point das
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Printing Material for Sal.

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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1855-04-04
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY,

the table eleth to my vest button. thinking
it was my handkerchief to nv button when
| ate. So, as sprung from the table, the
lord Harry, what crash Down came
plates and dishes, boiled and roasted, fried
and stewed, boiled and baked, salad and
spinach, asparagus and carrots, saltselIers
sand castors, fish, flesh and fowl. knives and
forks, spoons and glasses-exclamations and
interjections A rush, crash and clat-
ter ike the storming of Vera Cruz at my
heels Guests sat around an empty table,
knife and fork in hand, gazing after me and
the delicacies in mute astonishment. Men,
when they are hungry, do so at times.
Seeing everything flying after me,
thought Of Don Qnixote, Santa Anna and
! fhe Salem, wie-hes. Relisse I.carsed aslit-
tie and said something abou. witches, in my
excitement. The Cousin jumping on the
| table cloth with both feet, and bringing me
back with a jerk as the attachment tore
loose, brought me to a sense of my situa-
tion.
Released from nv troubles, I seized
young lawyers hat and few for the front
ooot- huH nome IKE an escaped convict.
Shut myself up four weeks. Wouldn't see
any body. Shunned the Cousin of Rhoda
like walking pestilenee. Swore an oath
to never marry. Feel giddy when | think
OF it. Big parties give me an ague to hear
of them.
Stayed in the city FIVE weeks after the
catastrophe. Rhoda was courted by the
young lawyer whose hat | run off with
At the end of five weeks, listed, Joined the
army and am here ready to do soldiers
duty. Though coward before the glances
OF woman's eyes, Bat: Blushwell, the Bash
ful Bachelor, is not the man to shrink from
the iron hail of battle. Peace to those
who have wives. I shall never have.
And Bat. was soon sleeping as soundly
and as happily as heart could wish.
Dear Spirit, [ have sketched this charac-
ter. May it amuse and instruct those who
sit in the Social Circle; and, in conclusion,
permit me to make child's bargain with
those who sit therein: if you will let me
alone, l will let you alone. Otherwise, that
scrape at the pond-the pond!
Yours, ORIGINALLY.