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Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
ss MISSOURI RIVER.
SPRING ARRANGEMENT FOR 1855

q xssazsza n The Regular Friday Packet,
!. ssRfsasa5S EDINBURG, G. ". Bowman,
<sszssssSzsssass- <sssSsssss- Master, for Brunswick, Miami.
Hilps Landing, Waverly, Berlin, Lexington,
Wellington, Camden, Sibley, Richfeld, Liberty
lndependence, Kansas, Parkville, Fort Leaven-
worth, Weston, Atchison and st Joseph, COM
mencing her regular trips from st. Louis on
Friday. March 9th and Esd. April 9th and 90,
May lfh, 18th, June 1st- 18th and C29th, July
18th and 21th, August 10th and 24th, Septem-
Der 7th and 21st. October 9th and 10th, Ncvem-
ber I'd, 10th and 3oth, December 18th and 2Sth.
Leaves ST. Joseph every alternate Thursday
at 10 o'clock, a m. as follows: March 18th and
Goth, April 10Th and Goth, May 10th and 24th,
June 7th and a1st, July 9th and 10Th. August 2d
18th aud Goth, September 18th and 27th, Octo-
Der 11th and 25th. November Sth and 22d, De-
cernber 9th and 2Oth.
Leaving Weston, Friday at Z o'clock. M;
Parkyille at 9, In; Kansas 10, m; Wayne Ci-
ty IL, a. m; Liberty II. ms sRiehfeld 1, p m;
Siblev 2, N; Camden 8, m; Welmgten4, p
m: and on Saturday following, viii leave Lex
ington at I, m; Dover at 8, an; Wayerly Q, a
no: HIPS Landing 10, N; Miami u, m; Bruins
wick 2 D m; Glasgow 4, p N; BooRville q, P 10:
+ -arriving in ST.. Louis on Sunday afternoon, in
time for the Louisville packets.
We beg leave to return our thanks for the lib
eraI patronage bestowed on us last season, and
hone bv strict attention TO business to merit a
soh''''1ae = G. w. BOWMAN, Captain.
q. A. REICHENEKER. cierk
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Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
FOR MISSOURI RIVER.
independent Packet.

The Fast, Elegantly Furnished
u = Steamer, G. GRd en- state. JoH~
GUNsoLLIs Commander, for Bool :
vile, Glasgow, Brunswick. Miami, Lexington
Camden. Richheld, Kansas, Leavenworth, Wes
ton, Atchison. st. Joseph and all intermediate
lanfings. Passengers and Shippers may reiy
upon the Golden State remaining in the trade
throughout the season, and every cxertion on
the part of her officers, viii be made to insure
the comfort and safety of passengers, and dis
patch in the delivery of freight.
The Golden State being independent of the
Missouri River Monopoly, hopes to receive a
liberal share Of the public patronage
J, GUNSOLLIS. Com,r
s13-saa 1T. DAVIS, Clerk
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
THE PIOV.EER STORE.
ASPLING, STEVENS g. co.
Corner Of Main and Water Streets.
PARKyILLE. MO-

"AVE just opened at their old Stand one Of
L L the largest and most varied assortmentd Of
Dry Goods, Hardware and Groceries, that haF.
ever been exhibited in upper Missouri. Wear.
now prepared to sell at wholesale or retail to
customers at unusually low rates. To Their
old customers they beg leave to return their sir
cere thanks for the liberal support which thev
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-
cles upon as favorable terms as they 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:
Calicos; ali colors and qualities Of F7snneI;
Delaines; Plain Plaids;
French and English Merino; H y
Bonnets; Worsted Hoods; .E
Black and Fancy Silks; Plaid Silks;
Shawls and cloaks, all sizes and qualities;
Worsted Plaid, for chiidren's wear;
Silk, cashmere, and Kid Cloves;
Collars, Undersleeves, chemisettes;
Swiss, Jaconet, and chequered Muslins;
Swiss, Jaconet, Thread and cotton Edgings and
1 Insertions; - -
Swiss and 'Jaconet Bands;
Combs; Tuck and Side combs,
Gard Cases; Port-Monnaies;
Turkey-shell, india-rubber, and Bone combs;
Hair and clothes Brushes.
GENTIEMEN'S WEAR.
Frock and Dress coats; =
Overcoats of all qualities and styles;
Black, Plaid and Fancy cashmere Pants;
Black, Plaid, and Fancy Sattinett Pants;
Black Satin and Fancy Silk Vests;
Black and Fancy Silk Velvet Vests;
Plush Vests; Black and Fancy cashmere Vests;
Black and Fancy cloths; a s-s--L
French, English, and German Black and Fan
cy Doeskin;
Black and Fancy Satinettes and Tweeds;
Beaver cloth;
Blue and Fancy Bee and Saddle Blankets;
Undershirts-tamb's Wool, Silk and cotton;
Drawers-Net, Flannel, and cotton;
Black and Fancy crayats;
Cashmere, Silk, and Kid Gloves;
Buckskin and Sealskin Riding Gloves;
Hats and caps; lfn .tlI
g&1 BOOTS AND SHOES. ~
ES A Great variety.
- Buffalo and India rubber Overshoes;
Table Linnen, Table cloths, 4 able covers and
Toweliing;
Damask for curtains; curtain Muslins;
Shaving Tools and Perfumery;
Groceries, Hardware, QueeDsware, and cut
lery; - f* 80
Carpets, Oilcloths, assorted, and every other
article which can be called for.
In conclusion we viii say to all, give "a 3
call before purchasing elsewhere, and we will
show you that Goods can and win be sold chea-
per in Parkville, than any other town above St.
Louis. sf-gz,e54 .-szs5lf.zs1. zze-t.fF.s=
~ Particular attention given TO orders from
Kansas Territory, and Merchants may find ID
to their interest to purchase from us.
ASPLING, STEVENS & CO
PaTkvilie, Mo. sl IT, So @
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
STOVE STORE!
AND
TIN WARE FACTORY.

TF1He subscriber would respectfully ackno,.l-
L edge the favors bestowed upon him by the
citizens of Weston and vicinity, and solicits a
continuance of patronage. He wishes to call
attention to his VERY LARGE and carefully Sc
leeted stock Of STOVES, which will be sold very
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 Reteil.
Job work done in the best style and shortest
notice. SPouting and Guttering particularly
attended to.
W. S. BRIGGS.
Weston Mo. s1tf.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
STE.9.W S.aW...WELE.

T AM now erecting in Atchison, Steam Saw
lMill, Of the very best kind; which will be
time shall be able to supply the citizens of
Kansas with all kinds of lumber, at as low a
price as any other Mill in the Territory.
GWI wish to purchase 10000 Saw-logs, for
which will pay the highest price, in Cash or
any kind of lumber. = ~ -F.rsse e,e -
% t. GRAFTON THOMSON.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
sNHssoURIT


AtCh1son Ferry 90
I. suRsrs, sao - .. N. nrIIros.
ETsHIS FERRY has been in successful oper-
I alton since IS4e; 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 boatis good one, and we. have
plenty of hands engaged at all times, to work it.
RV AT the opening of Spring we shall have
hne new
I : STEAM FERRY BO.AT,
when all can cross without detention. The
ferry landing is the best on 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 at all times. - .s;tfEii tii5sH =
To the Emigrant to Kansas we say, this is
the place to cross, as when here the distance
to other points in the Territory, is nearer than
from crossing places above or below. -. Tz
Atchison, Kansas Ter, Jan. 81 1855.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
1896. MISSOURI RIVER. 1885.

Regular Independent Packet.
For Lexington, Kansas. Fort Leavenworth.
Weston, Atchison and st. Joseph.
f. = THE staunch, well built and well
SsSsEYsFEss3 furnished Steamer Ben ROEf.
ASA ANNIs. Master, will run as a
Regular Packet during the entire season be-
tween st. Louis and st. Joseph The Ben Bolt
is emphatically an INDEPENDENT packet, and
will continue in the trade as such. and opposed
to the present steamboat monopoly.
The Ben Bolt is of excellent carrying capaci-
ty, and her accommodations for passengers are
unsurpassed. 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 all monopoiies, adopting the
maxim, that competition is the life of business.
Patronise boats, if you would carry out this
principle, that viii not enter iuto combination
to hire up ALL the Pilots to keep down COM
petition. es sst $3.50 }tj
g For freight or passage apply on board
re ASA ANNIS. Captain.
June 10, 1855. s19 dis
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04

Landing, wayerfy, Berlin, Lexington, Well
} Hngton, Camden. Sibley, Richfeld, Liberty,
Independence, Kansas, Parkville, TT. Leaven-
worth, Weston, Atchison, and st. Joseph.
,TaNwaa h. WILL leave st. Louis on every al
a sg n ternate Thursday, as follows:
Fzsssfzs-s--s1s9 March 1st, 18th and 29th; April,
18th, 26th; May 10 oath; June 9TH 21 st; July 9TH,
i 18th; August ID, 10th; 30th; September l3tll;
27th; October 1lth; 25th; November Sth. 22d.
Returning will leave st. Joseph for st. Louis
every alternate Wednesday, at 10 O'Clock, A.
Ms, as follows: March 7th and 21st: A pril 4th
a and 18th; May ID, 10th and 30th; June 18th and
9th; July llth and 25th; August Sth and 22d;
September 9Th and 10Th; October Sd, 18th and
31st; November 18th and 28th, and December
18th. -
Departing from St.Joseph Wednesdays at 10
o'clock m; Atchison at i'll, a IN; Iatan at ],
p m; and will arrive at Weston sarne day, and
remain there over night. Will leave Weston,
Thursdays at o'clock a m; Fort Leavenworth
at 8 a IN; Leavenworth City at 81 m; Park
vile at 10 m; Kansas at II m; Wayne City at
/ p IN; Liberty at 2 p m; Richiieid at 3 M;
Sibley at p m; Camden at p m; Wellington
at 6 p IN; and arrive at Lexington same evening,
and remain there over night. Will leave Lex
ington Fridays at O'Clock, m; Berlin and
Dover at 81 m; Waverly at 10 m; HIPS
Handing at:11 m; Miami at p m; Brunswick
at p m; Glasgow at A p m, and Boonvillc at 81
m. Will arrive at st. Louis Saturday after
noon in time TO meet the Louisville mail boats,
and all other evening packets. -F
The AUBFY has been completely repaired,
and we hope by strict attention to business and
the accommodation of passengers, to retain the
patronage of our Missouri river friends. Ship
pcrs can rely upon our punctuality and dispatch.
-. -e F'71t AMBROSE REEDER. Capt.
E=Ss5 &i'e BEN. ". CLINE, Clerk.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
soea1n sav0 A1111

steaxaa SavU AL111
FOR SAL LEI
4 RARE opportunity viii be given to any
f1one wishing to purchase an excellent
STE fl M S II N MILL,
and property thereto belonging. The machine
ry is composed of a first-rate boiler, 80 feet in
length, 40 inches diameter, with double fue.-
Also first-rate engine, inch cylinder, two
feet stroke, with upright sash saw and
L A THIN MA CHIN
the paraphernalia to saw mill can be bought
of the undersigned on reasonable terms. Ma
chinery sold separate from the landed property
If desired.
For further particulars apply to
ASPLING, STEVENS s. co.
Parkyilie, Mo-, July 1855. '23 If.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
Earaaa Oa. Sale.

THE undersigned offers for sale his Farm.
y containing 160 acres. The Improvements
are good Dwelling House and all necessary
out Houses. This farm lies one half mile from
the Missouri River, three miles from Atchison
in Kansas Territory, and two miles from the
Lake Mill The land not in cultivation is COW
cred with the heaviest kind Of Timber.
: Any person wishing to purchase will find ths
the farm; or at the Office of Squatter Sow
90 WILLIAM W.. ANDREWS,
Near the line of Platte and Buchanan.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04

J. H. TRUNDLE. J.. P. DIXON c. w. MEET.
TRUNDLE, DIXON s. Co.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Per-
tisn'ery, Books and Stationary, YIN
doW Glass and Glass Ware
ALSO: PATENT MEDICINES. sc.
UNDER ST. GEORGE HOTEL, WESTON, MO.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
, Discovered at last .!
A Mystery explained---A RevO-
luton is CertaIn---VicfOry
is Ours

is Ours!
T. V. HARDY'S EYE BALM.
TyHE best, quickest, and decidedly the most
i pleasant remedy ever offered, for the cure of
sore. weak, or diseased ewes. 1t matters not
how long they have been sore, this balm will
cure them. Cases of short duration It cures
in from ~ to 48 hours.
From the Clerk oft the Court of Randolph
County.
cases, and effected cure in every case prompt
ly. J. J. ALLEN.''
The Huntsville Recorder of Feb. %, 1854
says that, 'sthe great number and remarkable
cures that have come under our observation, has
fully convinced us that /. V. Hardy's is great
man. and that his wonderful Eye Balm is the
most valuable combination for the cure of sore
eyes that has ever been produced. All success
to him in his new enterprise say we."
The Liberty Tribune of March 8, 1854, says,
EEhaye you sore eyes, If so be sure and get Har-
dy's Eye Balm.'
Mr.. Hartv-I have used and known to be
used your Eye Balm in numbers of cases of
sore eyes, some of one and two years standing,
and it effects cures in every Cases of short
duration it cures in less time than [ thought
possible for any remedy to have done it. tits
the sine qua non lin country for sore eyes,
and will be Pm all when once tried.
Hv. PATTON.
Centerville, Dec. 20, 1853.
We could offer hundreds OF Just such recon-
mendations as the above, (some from Physic-
ians) but deem it unnecessary.
Try it, and if it does not do as we say, denounce
it, but till tried keep silent, or lend it your in
fuence, for it is no humbug.
This Balm is prepared only in Huntsville,
Missouri. by 1. V. Hardy & CO., to whom all or
ders for Agencies must be addressed. Persons
wishing it, and can not procure it from agents,
can have it sent to them by mail, by addressing
post paid-us. For 81 we send five boxes.-
Price % cents per box.
@ H. Blakesly South West cor. of Sd and
Chestnut Street, Wholesale and Retail Agents
for st. Louis.
Sold in Weston, by Morriss & Pinkston; in
Parkville, by Clardy & Prewitt, and by Drug
gsts and Merchants generally. sn5 6m.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
xfzlNaH~' e THE fast and elegant steamer
< 4sz1Si.iiS3 Cataract, l.. A. WeItcn, mas


EzsszzzsszssG=ter, having been purchased ex
pressly for this trade, to take the place of the
Honduras, will leave every alternate Thurs
DAY, throughout the season, for the above and
Intermediate landings, beginning her trips as
follows: s-.-.
Leaves st. Louis, Thursday, March Sth and
9th; April 5th and 18th; May 3D., 18th and
30th; June 18th and 28th; July 18th and 26th;
August 9th and 23d; September 9th, Goth; Oc-
tober 4th and 18th; November 1st, 18th and
29th.
Leaves st. Joseph, Wednesday, March 14th
and 2sth; April 11th and 25th; May 9Th and
23d; June 9th and Goth; July 4th and 18th; Au-
gust 1st, 10Th and 29th; September 18th and
10th; October 10th and 24th; November 7th
and 21st. % ~
Departing from st. Joseph every alternate
Wednesday,, at 10 O'Clock, IN: Weston, Thurs
day, at O'Clock, IN; Fort Leayenworth, at 6;
Parkville, 10 IN; Kansas, at IL IN; Wayne
City, at P IN; Liberty, p IN; Richfeld, m;
Camden, D p In; Wellington, q p m, and arrive
at Lexington same evening. Leaves Lexington
Friday morning at Z O'Clock; Berlin and Dover
at M; Waverly at 10 M; HilFs Landing at
Ii a IN; Glasgow at p m, and Boonville at 81
p m. 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
The CATARACT has been recently fitted up in
a superior manner for the river, and for speed
and comfort has no superior in the trade, and
we confidently ask from our old friends and
patrons, the same liberal patronage extended to
us while in charge of the Honduras.
....-s.-- l.. A. WELTON, Master.
s11-sea M. r. MCDONALD, Clerk.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
j. ROCKWELL,

j. C.. ROCKWELL. uf
XXTHOLESALE 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 best quality, and everything
else usually found in concern OF the kinds
and at prices to suit the times.
Weston Mo. s1tf. '.4 i=@ -
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
TINTOTHY SCANLAN.

D RICK MASON AND PLASTERER, offers
ID his services to the citizens of Atchison,
and feels confident that he can give entire salts
faction to any who may employ him, in either
of the above occupations. Can always be
found at NOME AT WORK. s1tf.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
PIONEER SALOON.

PIONEER SALOON.
T GEORGE MILLION, PRoPRIRroR.
4 STILL keeps at the old stand, ~ ~
"a corner of Ferry and Levee SITS, SNey
. stock of choice Liquors, Wines, W.
Cigars, Fish, Oysters, Safdines, Cheese, Crack
ers, &C., always on hand. eig - Ts15seJ -
GEL expect in a short time to be in nv large
new building, now nearly finished, where l
shall be happy to see my old friends and the
public generally. 5.-.-..
5 Atchison, K. T. "1tf. - yaas +ei[l 8,
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
JOB PRINTING,
WILLIAM JACKSON

OFFERS his services as Joiner and Car
~ penter to the citizens of Atehison and vi
cinity. Any work that he may undertake, he
pledges himself to do speedily and in work
manlilze manner. If industry and experience
in his trade enables him to give satisfaction,
these he can bring to the performance of his
contracts.
Present residence, at Mr.. Aliens. s14
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
KANSAS HO.!
II" r. r V.

eA ENIMROD FARLEY, has at Ia
= tan, the only Ferry that never
ssSssS-SSsss@5 stops for ice or low water, but
runs whenever passenger arrives between
daybreak and dark. He has three good Boats,
and when one cant go, another can. All who
want to go into or out OF Kansas, remember
sftf. NIMR0D FARLEY. Iatan.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04

ATTEET0E soUATTER soV.REIGNs.
Sfeasss Planting .Hzsg.
sAsa. DOOR AND BLIND FACTORY.
80 (Corner of Ninth and Walnut Streets,)
.5as st. Louis, Mo.
sTF YOU want to save fifty to one hundred per
L cent. on your bills of lumber and work, you
must purchase in st. Louis. The following
are some of the prices of building materials,
lumber, sc.
Clear lumber, $40 90 per 1000 feet.
I'd Quality $50 90 !" 1000 Sc
Sd &c $25 90 & 1000 &c
Sheathing, &C S22 SO & 1000 &c
Frame Timber, Ss5 60 to $50 per 1000 feet.
Flooring, $50 so t" $40 per 1000 feet.
Weather boarding,2o 90 to s25 per 1000 feet
Facing lumber, side, So 90, sides, So so
per 1000 feet.
Sash 8 10 u thick 81 cents per light
=. 1ox14 Il a 10 "
Doors feet by 6 feetss J thick, 81 40
e Sc "a 10 e l' e 3 3 50 50
These are some of the prices that we sell at.
For! full particulars, see our printed bill of
prices. ''sss." - - -
: We are manufacturing to order and keep on
hand an assortment of Doors, Sash, Blinds,
Door and Window Frames, Mantels, Base,
Shelving, fencing, Weather Boarding, Flooring
and Mouldings of every pattern.
8 Our work is all made Of seasoned lumber and
warranted equal to hand work.
We will send our bill of prices to any person
wishing one. SAWYER &RILVAIN.
March %, 1855. a,a s11-3m
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
J. h KEHLER, N. ID.

oTILL tenders his professional services to
= the citizens of Iatan, and adjacent conntry.
Feeling grateful for the liberal patronage hith-
erto extended to him, he solieits 2 continuance
of the same. Ass- sS-sz = a
Iatan No. s1tf. r. - s4s.ss sssssgz -t.l5 is
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
WeLLLH4sM. -
= KANSAS TERRITORY.

THIS new and beautiful Town site is situa-
i ted on the Missouri River, in Kansas Terri
tory, three or four miles above the town of Ia
tan, in the heart of the most densely populated
part of Kansas, sorrounded by the finest soil
and best timber in that Territory, with a per-
manent landing, commanding a view of the riv-
er for several miles above and below. The
principal part of said Town is located on a bed
of stone coal, Of the best quality. Arrange
ments are being made to have said stone coal
bed opened and wrought by Joint Stock Com
pany early in the spring, at which time there
will be a sale Of lots. There is now, in course
of erection, a good steam Saw Mill, which will
be in successful operation in few weeks; also,
large and commodious Tavern is in process of
erection which will be opened for the accom-
modation of the public in short time.
Persons wishing to procure Lots immediate
ly will have opportunity Of 50 doing, by call
ing on Henry Brady, or Jonathan Hartman,
both of whom are authorized Agents to sell
and dispose Of lots, and one or both may at all
times be found on the premises, ready to ac-
commodate purchasers upon the most liberal
terms.
H. B. wALLAc., Jas. G. sPRArr,
Amos REEs, w. c. REMINGTON,
- HENRY DEBARD, JAS w. BRADLEY,
III. c. BRADLEY, p. J. COLLINS.
H B. HERNDoN. E- Trustees.
s1 IT,
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
JTOtSCe,

Notice.
1.-TWO PORTABLE COTTAGES, one mark
l. ed w, and one marked HI, received per
steamer Financier No. 2, July 9th, 1855. If
not called for within thirty days from date, will
be sold to pay freight and charges.
o. H. P. POLKY.
St. Mary's Mission, K. T. July 5, 1885. "a
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04

nEALERs in Drugs, Chemicals, Turrsntins
II Yarnishes, Paints, Oils, Dys-Stuas, Per
es, Patent Medicines, Window Glass, al sizes;
Putty, Snuf, Tobacco and Sugars.
Also, School Books, Medical Works. NoE-
els, and large lot Of Miscellaneous Works;
Pens, Ink, Paper, kc- &c. We also are w hole
sale and Retail Agents for the sale of Dit;
Storms celebrated Scotch Cough Candy, and an
other popular pedicines Of the day. .
As we ain at giving universal satisfaction,
every article sold Wholesale or Retail by u.s.
not proving as good as recomp.snded may De
returned and the money viii be zefunded- ALL
VIZ ASK TnAL.
Particular attention given To orders from the
country BHuNEH x HALfAhD-
Weston, No. s1tf. gs
cUGAR AND CoFFEE-Ths best the mer-
- ket affords can always be found at the Pio-
neer store of F.5ss,s.. IS s-,4s=
AsrLIEG, STEVENS co:
iii fstsszs.g .sssg Parkviile, No.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
HeaIth.

This location is high and commanding. hx.
ing no stagnant water near to generate disease
from its streets, there is presented to the eve,
spendid view of the Missouri river for mills
above and below the town, the country in The
vicinity presenting view at once pleasing and
romantic.
Every inducement will be given to nnechanies
to make Delaware the place of their choc,
We ask each person to examine the place. The
merchant will find on an examination, that
Delaware is obliged to command a trade no.
second to any town in the Territory; from such
persons We ask an examination. In a Word
word we ask for Delaware an examination by
the public.
Sale Of Lots.
The undersigned of Platte City, Mo. Petsr
Z. Abel, Weston, or L. F, Hollingsworth, Del.
aware, Kansas Territory, are authorised to di,
pose of shares or lots in said town who nav
desire to purchase.
B.. F. CLARK.
b. F. HOLLINGSWORTH
S16-tf VIM. DICKEY.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04

J. d. HARPER. T. J. HARPER.
HARPER AND BRO.
WHOLESALE and Retail dealers in For
eign, Fancy and Domestic
DRY GOODS,
With Hardware, Queensware, Pocket and Ta-
BILE Cutlery, Groceries, and in fact every arti-
Gle usually kept in the Dry Goods and Grocery
business.
Weston Mo- s1tf
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
Missouri 8iver.
Spring Arrangements for 1855.

The Regular 17ThuTsday Packet, z. K.
AUBREY, for Brunswick, Miami, HIPS
Landing, waverly, Berlin, Lexington, We'll
Hngton, Camden, Sblcy, Richfield, Liberty,
Independence, Kansas, Parkville, TT. Leaven
worth. Weston. Atchison, and st. Joseph.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-09-04
BELT s. COLMAE.
WESTON, MO

WHOLESALE and Retail Dealers in Dry
Goods and Groceries, Clothing, Boots and
Shoes, &C., sc. Quitting Goods in great va
riety. Also Forwarding and Commission Mer-
chants. '1tf.