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HIacksmilhing.

WILLIAM GRAHAM, on fhird, between
w johnson and Exchange Streets, at the
Brick Shop, would inform the public that he ls
prepared 10 do all kinds Of BLAcKsMITHlN6 N 3
neat, durable, and cheap manner.
HORSE SHOEING.
Bring on vonr lame horses and have them
shod right From bis long and constant rrac-
tice in this branch Of the business he halers
himself that he cannot be excelled BY any ono IN
The country. He particularly soliciis patronage
in this line.
He also offers his services as Farrier In all its
branches.
May 26, 1853. d6wiy
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THE LOVERS SoLILoOUY.

THE LOVERS SOLILOQUY.
Go search the ind,es' wave foi psa.ls,
To deck vour high horn maiden
Or dig Golconda's diamond sands,
With priceless treasure laden.
G. gather Myrrh aid Ffankiheense
And sweet Arabian spices,
And cluster round your hearts dslightn
Love's widest Of devices
IN give 10 her whom ! adore,
By Far al of3ring richer
Nv face. all dressed in lovers smiles,
La BuLLL's fair Skylight Picture.
Buel's Gallery, Sc, Mali Street.
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Sack Salt.
l& sEw
Arr n n 2 e IN e u T..

gTsHE Steamer G. w. SPARHAWK will run
i as a regular daily packet from keoknk, N
connection with the ear. OF the Northern Cross
Railroad 81 Quincy, leaving Qnincy at O'Clock
and arriving at Keokuk At ~ NJ, and leaving
Keoknk on return trip a. 5 O'clock For freight
or paseage apply on board
June 18th, 1855. q
Morning Giosv sorry
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RI., spirit Gas. Llnseee Oil, Conal,
Depaar and C,Acn Var, ash, on hard
- REYNOLDS Ofug Store
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sKYLIGHT
DAG Z Z REAs GALL EkY.

N0 L W. BUELL.,
L~NItf-%EA.t Dag1erresn Art st,
H. s}i - e. Would respectful
ETssHXAIJsN2k4& ly announce TO the
inhabitants Of keo
kuk and vicinity, that he is prepared to take
hkenesses of all who may give him call, IN The
most perfect manner, having large Skyhght,
he My light,bv which blue eye car be made
10 look naturafs ard far. superior TO all other
lights for Daguerreotyping also, having an ex-
perience IN the art OF over seven years, he fat
ters himself that he can suit the most fas'iaions
Pictures and Drawings copied Landscapes aud
pictures OF tbs sick or decessrd taken at short
notice Pictures rnt up IN every vat"ty OF
style, regardless of the weather, emf satisfaction
IL all cases guaranteed.
June 20, 1853. dif
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Patent Roofing.
2oo9 lbs Feiting,
25 bbls. Composition. for sale by
CLEGHORN g. HARRISON
April IA, 1850.
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SCRAP IRON.
WE viii pay the highest pricein cashfor coed
w No, Blacksmith's scraps, at the hissour
Iron store THOS. J. RICE Co.
September 8, l6b4.w
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Cutler & Filler,

CURyEYoRS and Civil Engineers. Office 80
- Massachusetts ST. Towns lain ont in an part
OF tbs Territory. Lawrence, June Is, i55.-ft*
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-07-28
New Boarding Fou=e.

Attention is invited to the card of oul
lady friends HURD d HALL, who are
opening boarding house a few doors
south of our office, in the new cottage
building lately erected by MIR. HILL Ii
is the first painted and plastered build
ing in Lawrence, and with its finished
rooms the best adapted to accommodate
the wants of the travelling public or per-
manent boarders. Mrs. HURD has been
the conductor of boarding establish
ment for several years in the east, and Is
well qualified to take charge of a good
house in Kansas. We lope the public
will give them a liberal patronage, for
we know they will merit it.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-07-28
Prospectus Of the
KANSAS HERALD OF FREEDOM
PaPRR Fer THE MILBIeKn.

THE EERAI.D0F FREEDOM Is an indepei,d-
i ent weekly newspaper. devoted to Freedom
and the interests OF Kansas ,TerTitsly. It's pub
hshed ct I.awTenee, Kansas T., eh Saturday of
each week, At - per slil u. sfritfty IN adsssase.
The IIFHALp eaptsins thirty -two columns uf
reading isaiter. Is printed fne white Paief Of
very superior quality. with new Scotch faced
type, ard the best ef black ink. and is sub ect
Of comme,ulatiol by all who sec it, foF It's neat
mechanical execution.
The HkRALD Is Thoroughly afti-siayeSy and
viii labor with energy 20 aFeemplisk The object
of its establishments Whieh Ma IA aid IN making
Kansas free State. To the pioneer, or those
who contemplate locating N The Territory il
viii es almost indis :ensable. as 1t viii abound
With observations on the soil, climate, prodae-
1ons. and natural resources of the TERRITORY.
he information il will be ahietc furnish as to
tie different routes distances and ecSt OF travel,
and the various ARTICLES whicl. the pivneersieaid
bring with him 10 his new home. Will be iayasts-
able. and sichly rsnunerate tie subscriber fer
his trihing investment. The eastern Psslitieian
or Pliilantlnopist, who wishes 70 keep fully ad-
Nned OF tle prefrsss Of tie greet questions of
,lvli and religious freedom, Will hail the advent
of the Ia RAID weekly with much delight j. is
believed ttat every elass Of our fliesy-cisize1s
and pn, ticalally the informed will be estestain-
Cd aud interested BY peiRsa of its eeha.hs
II Is THK ORGAN OF 1ME EpIfos's ISpKrkNpEsr
MID, but disclains AL connection with aSY
party, faction. seas or creed, other than ss they
meet his appreciation.
The very large cireulasion which the nEsk.a
has already attained, makes it the pacet vauaa,s
| advertising iEediuni in the Territory and "a
such. ve offer the use of its eolsnls to those wl,o
| wish to give publicity to their bHsiness cl.ipl-
ing, however the right of rsfasiae al ligxor AID
peteEi sseiisaas 0deesfssweafs, Is ali others of
! doubtful or immoral tendency. ITEMS OF Ap-
yiRTlsINs fen cents a line for the first iIiser-
non, snd five cents line for each subsequent
insertion. No reduction made fer long atleer-
asemeRts. G. W. BROWN & co.
LAwEExcH. Kansas T.. July IS, lss5-tf
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-07-28
Young Americas Library.

A USEFUL and attractive series of books fs.r
"A the young people, embracing events connect
cd with the early history ofthe country and lives
OF distinguished men, written with much care
and IN an entertaining manner, with iliustra-
tons OF important events, and beautifully illum-
mated title pages.
Containing thclife ofDaniel Webster, the great
American Statesmen, with numerous anecdotes
illustrative of his character, and the following
Illustrations
Young Daniel in thesaw mill; Webster fishing
at FrasbHIg; Webster declining the elerkEhiB:
Webster expounding the Constitution; the BuiIk-
er Hill ceiebfation; Webster Mt Faneuif Hall:
Mansfield, the residence of Webster; Webster on
his farm.
The life of Henry Clay. the mill boy of tie
slashes. with nine illustrations; the life of Benja-
min Franklin, 0 illustrations: the life of General
Washington. illustrations; the life of Marion,
ghustrations; the life of Lafayette Illustrations
the life of William Penn, 9 illustrations; the lif,
ofGen. Taylor, Illustrations; the lifs of Gen.
jackson, Illustrations; the life of Napoleon Bo-
naParte, Illustrations; the old beg Of fndepcn-
denee, or Philadelpiia in lT76, Q iliustrstinns;
the Yankee tea party, and other stories OF she
Keyeiutian, containing IN all over one hundred
illustrations.
Each volume is well written, possessing iiigi,
moral tone. and can safely be placed in the hands
Of young people. They contain numerous ailec-
dotes iilrstTatiye of the early history Of our
country.
Price PR sat. handsomely bound in cloth. riit
backs and neatly put up in boxes, s6.75 fTico
per volume. cloth gilt, sc cents.
CelpoTtetirs, agents. or school libraries, viii be
supplied at liberal discount.
Copies sentby mail, postage ffes, upon receipt
OF the price of-the set. OF any volume.
LINDSAY q BLACKlSf0N, Pubiisiefs.
15South Sixth street, Phiiadelphis.
~ Newspapers inserting the above In full,
viii be entitled 20 volume for each insertion pa
pers to be directed to the Medical Examiner, !"
Philadelphia.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-07-28
Great excitement in Lawrence |!

HlGr osi Hard 7Ssass aetaegy Cts7lpsesscss =
Our City di liiculties all settled Oar tosnsite
new upon firm basis And
HoRNSBYS q FERRIII
A Re in their New Store Room. one doer setrth
n of the Tribune office, and are receiyingstbeir
new and splendid stock OF spring and summer
goods. There is no use in enumersting The aTu-
etes bat win simply say, e have, and are Teeciv-
ing, full assortment of
STAPLE AND FANCY GOODS:
Comprising Csssimefes, Satinetts. Vestings,
SileeIings, Bleached and Brown Linens, and
Linen goods Of ali kinds.
DkEss GOODS:
silks, Prints of new and splendid styles az cheap
as ever Ginghans, Lawns, Mus6ns, Berages,
and Tissues. A fiIle stock of Gloves and Hosiery
also,
TAxIY GROCERIES:
Teas. Sugars, Coffee, Spices. Flour, Meal, Bacon
&C.; also Crockery Ware, Glass Ware, Queens
Ware Looking Glasses, Wash Tubs. Wash
Boards, &C.; also,
Nails, Glass, Prtty, \ Saws. Hand Saws, Knives
and Forks, Spoons-in iac.t general variety OF
articles in this linc-.slso Hats, Cars. Boots and
Shoes Of all qualities and prices. in ready made
CLOTHING
We challenge the Territory for a comparison Of
prices, quality, or quantity. also.
EEw STYLE OF BoSSxTs:
Silk, Satin, Straw, Iegllorn, and kaee. Of Spring
styles, in great variety; also Ribbons, Flowers,
Innings, &e.
In conclusion we would say, we have taken
great pains to get stock of goods needed snd
snited tothis market. We shall enter into COM
petition with no one. our motto being. s'Iive and
let i've and believing that qvick fp is better
than a '.slow shilling We have put our goods
down at the lowest possible liriag iTiees; ali We
ask is an examination of our stock and prices
We Charge nothing for showing cur goods, and
flatter ourselves that please tie most fas-
tidious. H0RNSBY & FERRIL.
/nsrreno< iErA ISsa-fc
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The Legislature.


The doings Of the Quasi-Legislatnre
ei Kansas can possess but liule interest
TO the generalreader, as there is no longer
a legal doubt as to tie ultimate of all
their legislation. Any body of ner col
iaeted together, and governed by parlia-
EAentary rules, possess as many of the at
ssfiaases fos iaw-making as do those men.
We have no copy Of their enacsments,
but from the titles to some Of The bills re-
ported in the proceedings we should sup
pose they were adopting Wild measures.
One in relation to the qualification of vot-
ers, mentioned in our article headed
Massachusetts Done For,"' one requir-
ing attorneys TO swear to support the or
ganic and fugitive slave laws, and anoth-
er to preserve the quiet of the Terrific
rv," which we understand makes it GRIM
inal to write, speak or print anything in
opposition to the divine institution, be-
sides several other equally objectionable
quasi-laws which they have pending be-
fore that body or have in contemplation.
We were apprehensive at one time that
it was possible this body would steer be-
tween the conflicting elements, and adopt
"a code of judicious laws. Had they done
SO, we were in danger; but by resorting
to the fanatieai course they have evidently
marked out, they array the moderate men
of even the South against them, as well
as srerg Northern person.
The issue is made up. We have the
Governor and nine-tenths of the people
on one hand, and body of men exercis-
ing the prerogative of legislating for us
and the people of Missouri ON tie other.
Which will be supreme, the future must
decide. We do not feel disposed to quote
their proceedings at length, but will give
some of the lars they lopt, if we can
get possession of them; of this, however,
we have some doubt.
It is very probable that bill will be
forced through under the spur, to take
fectimmediately, making it reasonable,
and punishable with death, to say or print
any thing against this body. If so, and
an attempt is made to enforce the law,
We shall have fine time.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-07-28
Mosquitoes.

From reports in the eastern papers il
would be supposed that Kansas abound
ed with musqustoes; but thus far if they
exist we have not made their acqualnt-
ance. We do not recollect of seeing
one since our residence in Kansas, a pc
riod Of over eight months. We under
stand they exist in the forests, but none
are heard of on the prliFies. Why will
letter-writers who chance TO spend a
night In the forests-of which they usu-
allv represent there arc Hone-write and
cause to be published such false state
ments in regard to this country? If they
are hoHaesick and are desirous of return
ing east to absent friends, why don't they
say that they were never so far from their
mothers before, and not be constantly
making themselves the objects of con-
tempt by representing that the musqui-
toes are very numerous, or that the fare
Is too hard for their imbecile bodies, or
some other objection equally false or ri
diculous.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-07-28
fraudulent

1t is but Justice to- Gov. REEDER to
state, that his letter to Secretary Marcy
a copy of which we give in this number
of the Hsrald-was- forwarded 10 tbs
office for publication; but we learn that
it was surreptiliously obtained by the
Tribune. and appeared in that paper on
Thursday evening, in advance of its pub
lication at this office. Gov. REEDER, nor
any other person who regards his repu-
tation as gentleman, can have desire
TO appear in the confidence of the editors
of that Journal, as the forwarding of a
public document to them 70: publication,
IN advance of its appearance in any other
paper, would imply.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-07-28
BGuNTY LAEn AaENcY.

A act Of Congress, passed hasch Sd, 1855.
I n provides pension of leo acres Of laad, foF
all persons who served in the Revolutionary waH,
or in any other war Of the UHis j States. pro
yided fourteen days services were rendered and
Seeasdig. To al siso serrel il any battle,
though actually engaged for only 3 single day ;
and,
Thirdly. To the widow. or II no widow. fI,s
children sho are undcr a years of age At the
time Of the passage Of the act: snd,
EouTthfg. To those Hho, under former laws,
have received warrants for a less amount than
l6o aeTes. are entitled to sn additional Earrsns
to make up The deficiency 70 flat sinossBt.
Having offitisted Is Bounty Land Agent under
the former law, and receised from the preTer
officers, for the uss Of the claimants very laTgc
number OF warrants, the subscriber Offers IL
legal services 70 ts1e public. and fesls cgnfJest
that he can give perfect satisfaction No fses
win be required Until the warTens u obtained.
Persons having claims VIII make immediate sp-
pication 81 ths HEE2LD O. FKEEpox Office,
CIV. BROWN.
laurence, Kansas T., Jasy 25, 1856.
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Man of Kansas.

We've shown, the other day, a very
pretty and comparatively accurate map
of Kansas, recently drawn by A. Cur
LER, Civil Engineer, who is residing il
this place, and whose card may be seer
in our advertising columns. The map is
fuller than any we have before seen, ant
should be autographed. An aecurab
map OF Kansas is desideratum lons
wanted, but we presume nonecan be fur
nished, which will be all that is desired
until the ground surveys are made.
We saw map of Kansas at Pawnee
the other day, prepared at the Surveyor
Generals Office, with the township lines
all indicated upon it. So far it will oi
course agree with the surveys, but it is
not very probable that the physical geo.
graphy, as defined on the map, wilagree
with the mathematical, as thus indicated
by the rule and protractor when the sur
yeys are complete.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-07-28
Model Weather.

July has been another lovely month,
the thermometer never rising above a
hundred degrees, and always, when in
that vicinity, accompanied with re-
iFeshing breeze, just strong enough to
lnfuse life and vitality into every living
thing. The nights are truly refreshing
We have never experienced so pleasant a
July month as the last one, or suffered
so little inconvenience from oppressive
heat. May, June and July. have been
model months, save the fore part of the
former was too dry. We are anxious to
see what the temperature of August will
be.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-07-28
Prospectus Of the
KANSAS FREEMAN.

HtHE Above is the title of q weekly nes-sraper
To be published at Topeka. Kansas Territory,
ON Wednesday of-eaeh week, at 90 PEI annuIn,
always in advance.
TnE F.EINAS will make no promises at ths
commencement Of lis career, but viii endeayor 70
stand on It's Own mcri.s. and the soundness of its
principles on the uiomentous questions which
agstste the public mind, not only in this Terri
| tory, but oyef the whole extent of our elorious
Union. Ts advocate the more immediate inter
eets OF this cur chosen, and cherished home and
at the same time ~ support every measure ealtG-
lated to promote union Gnd good feeling among
the aEtagonistic clements which mnss for some
time ezist-a1nong our growing population
and shall be our aim. The great principles liici
governed the actions Of the immortal Washing
ington, and the noble spirits of the Revolution,
shall be our guiding star IN pcties. Rn the pres
ent state of the puliticai world, with the two
great parties which have hitherto governed this
country, hrokenup inte unnumbercd fragments.
the conductors of, the FREENAs have determined
10 hold themselves independent, and st liherty Ia
discuss the various questions Of the day, free and
untramlnelled BY party Hgatures. 1t shall be al
WAYS found on the side of Temperance and reii-
gous morality, and shall continue to advocate the
most extensive system of Public Free Schools
and Colleges, with freedom OF conscience to ell
men seeking home within our borders together
With public policy founded on the principles Of
our foretatheis. and relying for support on that
best of Gods gifts to man, the Bible.
No advertisement or article, calculated TO Of
fcnd the most delicate shall be permitted TO enter
the columns of the FIREMAN. Its pages shall
contain from time to time, useful and instructive
tales from the pens of the most approved authors,
together with all the current events of the dny
Correspondents viii be secured in all the settled
portions of the Territory so as to offer 10 our
readers, STRICTLY TRUE and reIiable information
not only of the resources and prospects, but OF
every occurrence affecting the interests of the
Territory of Kansas, thus iende;ing the FREkxAS
welcome visitor to the family circle of the set
tier, at the same time that it will be useful and
trustworthy guide, to the ''wisc men from the
East seeking home within our fertile BOSOM
| All communications for the FREgMAS TO be ad-
dressed to Edward G. X. Garvsy & Co., Topeka,
| Kansas Territory.
EDWARD C. x. GARvEY & Co.
Topeka, K. T., June 8, '55
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-07-28
To the Public.

1T is WELL KNOWN To the public that MIR
Il J. MoTT and myself have been engaged to-
sether n cultivating the Island short distan e
east of Lawrence. We commenced on the 18th
of April last % plantit with corn. At that time
knowing that this Island was so closely connect
ed with the main land, took it as claim. and
commenced Immediately to make Improvements (
thereon. On the sth of Nay, Mr. Savage came
to the Island while Mr.. Mott and myself were
Planting potatoes, for the purpose of buying Mr.
Motifs claim which the latter had taken up lying
east of j. Iadd's claim. Before this it was well
tfide5stood by Mr.. Mott, that he could not
pre- eynpt both this claim and the Island, and
fearing, from frequent threats, that the claim
seaf Ar. LatId would be s.iuMpedn y he disclainl-
ed any interest ia the Island. as can he proven
by Mr. Savage, with whom he converFed freely
on the sub;ectat the time Mr. S. visited us on the
9Th Of Nav. Mr.. Mott told Mr. s. distinctly tbse
the Island was held by Mr.. Bacon as a cisim:
that he had already laid the foundation for a
house upen it; and that he wss otherwise ma
king improvements on his own account. Mr.
Mott further stated that ke was planting it on
shares with Sir. Bacon, that -MottAfurnished
one half the seed. and had one half the crop.
Alta later period-probably some time during
the next wcek--Mr. Mott made sale of his claim
west of Mr. E.add's TO Mr.. Savage and received
in payment for the same $780, with conditions.
on the happening of certain contingencies. for
Two nundfen more. FROM bhls time Dir. Mott
began 10 be trickish with me. Having no claim
Of his own he set up one 70 mime on the Island,
and thus talked about IT in the streets of Law
renee. Now, on the Esd of July, he has taken
two men with him On my claim, and commenced
digging cellar for q house for himself while
have ut the same time. a house of my own rap
idly approaching completion on the same claim.
Ny object in tlzis advertisement Is to notify MT.
j. Mott aud all concerned, that shall pre- -esnpt
the said Island referred to- as soon as tie proper
land Office is opened. for farming purposes for
my own use, in preference TO any or all other
persons; and that all improvements which shall
b made On any said claim, by the said j. Mot,
fesfa violation OF my wishes, unauthorized ey
any ttmtracs either expressed or implied. and
that totally discard the same: but if persisted
in willinure tony benefit The public, and Dir.
j. Mott ia particular. 50 understanding, wiz
govern themselves accordingly
may be permitted 70 say further, that have
much additional evidence to substantiate my
claim, all of which shah be legally submitted
70 the proper officer 1t the time Of making reg
lstTy for pre-emptioH.
Lawrence, July 2s, ls55.-ltE