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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-05-05
Kansas CITY.

Kansas city is the most ;,nnortant of
any town in Western Missouri IN location
and is destined in due time to occupv .
prominent place on the map of that State.
The great emigration from the East to
tie States tdat are 70 Be along the plains
and eastern slope of the Rocky noun
tains, win leave the Missouri at this
point, and after preparing outfits for
travel, and sustenance will here take up
their line of march to their new homes
on those boundless prairies. 50 produc-
tive in all the requirements of civiliza-
ton.
Up to the present time we have seen
but little of that fanatical spirit on the
part of her citizens which is participated
in to such degree in other western
towns. They are conscious of their DO
sition, and the advantages they viii de-
rive from pursuing paci6catory course.
Though surrounded daily with eastern
people. we have yet to hear of single
instance wherein any one has attempted
to infringe upon the rights of their peo-
pie. This is as it should be. Let mu-.
tual forbearance characterize both citizen
and pioneer, and let all remember that
the law of kindness is the best which
ever governed q world.
We think our friend of the Enterprise
is entitled to much credit for the manner
he has conducted his paper during the
late exciting times. Had he mildly re-
proved the border press for their belIig-
erent tone, he would have been entitled
to still greater commendation ; though
we suppose its only effect would have
been to have brought down TRADE of
yituperation upon him. and perhaps the
destruction of his press for lending en-
couragement to the '.abolitionists.''
Al one time our people were disposed
to make Parkville their point for disem-
barking from the Missouri river prior to
entering the Territory. but now they viii
avoid it as they would the pestilence.-
If a press must be destroyed because its
editors do not justify an outrage upon
the unofending citizens of another Ter
ritory, then it is time to pass those by
who are guilty of such depredations,
and give our patronage to others. Kan
sas city will be the gamer by such out
RACES unless herown citizens gives sane
ton to similar lawlessness.
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Qnalifieatinn of Ioters.

BY the Territorial bill it is provided as follows
That every free white male inhabitant above
the age of twenty -one years, who shall be an
actual resident of said Territory, and shall pos
sess the qualifications hereinafter prescribed, shall
be entitled TO vote at the first election Prortded
That tine right of suffrage and of holding Office
shall be exercised only by citizens of the United
States, and those who shall have declared on oath
their intention to become such, and shall have
taken an oath to support the Constitution of the
United States and the provisions Of this act: Ind
Prorided further, That no officer, soldier, seaman,
or marine, or other person in the Army or Navy
of the United Ststes or attached 70 troops in the
service of the United States, shall be allowed to
vote or hold Office in said Territory, by reason Of
being on service therein
BY the term .s white p as used in this and other
laws Of similar character, is meant pure unmix-
ed white blood. The man who has any mixture
from the darker races however small the propor-
tion, is not regarded as q white man. When q
voter has only declared bis intention to become
citizen, he must besworn by competent author
ity the Judges of election, to support the Con-
stitution of the United States and the prosis-
ions OF the act of Congress passed HAY 80, 1854,
to organize tho Territories of Nebraska and Kan
sas. twill be seen that the act of Congress is drawn
with much care TO exclude non-fesidents from
the polls. 1t provides that voter shall be an
inhabitantn AID IS an actual resident voter
must dwell here at the time of offering his vote
he must then have commenced an actual inhabi-
fancy, which he actually intends TO continue per-
manentiy, and must have made the TerTitofy MS
dwelling place to the exclusion Of any other
home
The meaning Of the last proviso. relative to
the Army and Navy, is, that the persons desig-
mated in it shall not vote if their inhabitancy in
the Territory is referable only to the performance
of their duties. Like all other persons, it is not
enough that they should be in the Territory, but
s,f
and the officer or soldier who would vote must
have residence here, irrespective and iRdepend-
ent of his presence here under orders.
Every voter must vote in the election District
where he resides, and not elsewhere. Experience
has demonstrated this to be wise regulation,
and it has been adopted IN nearly all the States as
a necessary provision against error. confusion,
and fraud.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-05-05
fL0Wsl pInWati

HAvING procured the agency Of sAssov.
i L WALKER d Cos celebrated Sled CisDges
Prairie and Farmiag Ploses, manufactured at
Bellyile ILL.,, we are prepared TO al ali orders
from Kansas Territory and elsewhere.
These Plows ars manufactured expressly for
the wants of the West, and with . view to dura-
bility, &C. Their merits hsye been fully tested.
and thus We can freely recommend them.
Persons ordering can judge of the size wanted,
description, de-, from the character of soil and
strength Of team. The Prairie Plows sre from
Il to2G inches furrow, or larger if ordered. The
Corn OF Farming Plows vary in size from Oue
Horse No. !, TO Nos. S, 81 Large Two Horses
Roll. Al have steel points and mould boards
Prairie Plows vary in price from Sl7 TO sao-
numbers named Corn DO. from IS 50 70 $40 IS
manufacturers prices:
Send your orders with specifications, and they
win be promptly filed.
Pa. HUNT & Co.,
Ro.is Lssss, 81. Losss. Aos
dpril Il. lS5s
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Land Warrants in Kansas.
BosroN, Mass, April is, '55.

BOSTON, MASS, dprli 10, 90.
EDITOR HERALD-SIR:-I see you an
swer all sorts of inquiries through the
Herald viii you oblige me by informing
the public through the same medium
whether person taking l60 acre lot of
government land, and having bounty
land warrant will be entitled to all the
privileges of one who enters pre-emp-
ton claim and pays cash when it comes
into market?
In a word, would it be good policy for
one who is about to settle in Kansas to
purchase land warrant at discount
from government price and would the
warrant give him any advantage or privi-
lege over the usual manner Of pre-emp-
ting it. Any information on this subject
will enlighteh me and l think it may be
of service to the thousands of others
who are receiving warrants from gov
ernnent.
Bounty land warrants. under the act of
1850, can only be located upon lands
which, according to an amendment of the
laws of that date chad been proclaimed
and offered for sale prior to the Sd of
March 1851" hence they would be of no
value in Kansas. The 4th section of the
act of the Sd of March 1855. provides,
'.That said certificates OF warrants may
be assigned, transferred, and located by
the warrantees, their assignees, or their
heirs at law, according tothe provisions of
eristing lars regulating the assignment,
transfer and location of bounty land
warrants"
We have no means of knowing what
construction the Department may place
upon this section; but our opinion is
that the act of Sd of March, 1851 regu-
lates the matter, and that they can be only
located on public lands which had al
ready come into market at that date.
We wish our correspondent would
write the Secretary of the Interior, and
get his views on the subject, and inform
us of his decision.
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Correct Position.

The Portland. Me-, Enquirer. closes
an article on the recent election in this
Territory in the following language:
aBut let not this monstrous outrage of
the slave mongers dishearten a single
man. nor deter his emigration. Let
danger and difficulty only rouse more
indomitable resolution not to be outwit-
ted nor conquered in this mighty strug-
ole. on which the destiny of the country
not unlikely depends. The only ques.
ton is one of pluck-Be men now or
never
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we are Capable of self-Government.
Wara evidance paaded tn establish the

we are Capapie OF 0elI-GoVerumeuI.
Were evidence needed to establish the
competency of the people of the Terrific
ries for self-government, we need but re-
fer to the condition of our Territory
since its organization. Although nearly
a year has elapsed, and during that time
we have been withosa faaO. controlled
alone by moral sentiment; although du-
ring that time two elections have been
held, covering question which, even in
the Halls of Congress, can seldom be
discussed without personal violence; al
though men utterly antagonistic in every
sentiment, feeling and interest, from all
parts of the world, have been thus thrown
together without any law to restrain
them-the STAKEHOLDER and the abolition
ist, the native and the foreigner, the white
man and the Indian. men Of all nations,
tribes and religions, we challenge the
Union to show district Of equal popula-
ton where such uniform order, peace,
and morality, have prevailed.
Indeed, it is said that Reeder is so
well satisfedlof the ability Of the squat
ters to govern themselves, that he has
deemed a Legislature useless trouble
and expense -Sqnaaer Soseseiga.
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". ]. PATTERsaN.

DEAL. ESTATE AGENT AND CONVEY
H ANGER, PARKvILLE, No., win promptly
attend to the purchase and sale of REAL EsTATa
In the northwestern counties of Missouri, e. well
as to the investigation of Titles location Of Land
Warrants in the new Territories, &C. Having
particular knowledge Of the lands in the magnif
icent Kansas Valley, with drafts OF the best loes-
tons, (made on the ground, he is ready to give
sdyice 70 persons desirous Of setting there.
Land WarFants wanted. For sale, num-
Der Of eligible Town Lots in Parkville. This
town is situated ut one Of the main entrances to
Kansas. Also, FARM of 82e acres, one half
fenced, in good timber, and veli-watered, TO b
sold cheap for cash. Title perfect. No better
chance can be found IN the Platte Purchase.
.<s Letters, paid, directed to the Lsswfa6sy
Office, win be Immediately answered. Jan. e, IS.
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BOUNTY Land Claims.

The Washington correspondent of the
Missouri Republican says: '.It may be
well to caution applicants against sending
in imperfect papers to the Pension Once.
The result IS, their claimsare suspended,
and when once on the suspended files It
is not so easy 10 get them of. It is es-
timated that at least one4half Of all claims
fled by distant agents and claimants viii
be suspended IN consequence of defects
IN papers"
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-05-05
TafreR's Firs and Water Prsof
COMPOSITION ROOFING

Qaos Ne. Il, ouer P0s Qfcs, So. Loess, 10.
TyHE undersigned Manufacturers and Dealers
i in WARREs Fire and.Waser Proof Compost
ton Roofing, have been extensively engaged In
the manufacture of the above Roofs In St. Louis,
about seven years, during which time We have
had our Roofs tested under every variety Of CIR
as mode of Roofing uno6jeetionable in every
important particular, while it combines In .
greater degree than any other Roofin use ths val
uable requisites of eheapness, durability, and -
curity against fire and water.
Materials for sale, with directions for use.
G. II. d FL. II. WARREE.
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C0lfHIssIoN & FoRWARDING.

DARK & PATTERSON, PAaKvnLE, Missouri
i having ample premises for storing all kinds
Of Goods and Merchandise, and having made ex-
tensive arrangements with trustworthy and care
ful Teamsters for the establishment Of RxsuLAn
WAaoN TRAINS to all paris of the Great Kan
sas Valley, are now ready TO receive cons!gn-
ments, which wiz Immediately, on srTiyal, be
dispatched to their places of destination.
P. & p. will also contract TO forward families
Or parties from Parkvilie to any point in the new
Territory desired, and thus save much tine.
trouble, and expense TO emigraAts.
~ Wagons, Cattle, and Horses fer sale.
Lar, OF ih5
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Ro0KGi Ho0Ysij

A FINE selection Of School and shscellansoas
~ Books are kept for sale ct the otzsce Of tbs
HraH 9 Freedom, among which sre tbs Hero
ines CT History, Heroinss Of the CFrsadss, Fczss
Book Of Martyrs, Perilors AdyeDtuTes Of Trsy-
elers Farm snd FiFzide, Cruise In the Hsiitzr-
faneGu, Hurry Graphs, PeopleI Have Net, RarsI
Lessera. Pun Jottings, Autographs for Freedom,
Great Cities Of tbs World, Frank Fres1sn;s Bar
bsr Shop, Mirror Of the Soul, Antiquities Of
Western New Fork, agnefs Of the DeeI2rafion,
Army Of the United States. Geographical H5sto-
~ Of New York, Pocket aEsd qaarto Bibles, &c.
Also, q large supply Of Toy Books for children.
We have also very superior article Of Fools
czp and Letter Paper, Pens, Renbolders, Black
Writing Fluid, adhesive Envelopes, Fabesis Pea
ellis, de. I. H BROWN q co.
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A WORD 10 PI0EEEHe,

GALE OF GO0DS.-G. w. Bnozx q Ca..-
- GEs1s;-Please give notice 70 oefEigrsnts, thst
ell goods or merchandise that we h5ve now in
warehouse will be sold on the first day Of May 10
pay charges, and aIl persons who are expeesing
any geeds would do ven % call foT them insns-
diatels.
We are compelled TO adopt this course, e
fre ghts are - per 100 lbs, and have been ali the
spring from 81 20 g. We haye goods In ous
from 5000 70 $500, and their goods sFc stIlI
coming. Cur funds are nearly exhausted. snd
unless those interested come sHd pay up, ne
shall be compelled to reship their goods back
j. RIDDLESBARGER6 q Ca
81 Zoze;s 1nrid L. ls56 ~
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FARMERS, ATTrHrIoHt

Usage ORANGEHEDG s-PsrsoDsin wat
~ Of . LAVE HEDsE, Ct an esFiy dsy, should nos
defer planting beyond the ensuing sFfiae. Iha<s
shout three millions Of pIasts fsady e st, ezd
will receive cTdesr through g. ". EnoxH. Ese..
Of the Herald gf Freedom, fcz any quAntis7, 20 S
delivered in IawTencc City, Kansas Tsuisofy. On
the opening Of Essigstic6, for s5 Thousand. IL
Is customary 70 plant 900 Tres On forts res 81
ground. During khe first sao yesss affsr baina
Tanspianted they require about tise sasne efdcnnt
Of labor Per annum Usually bestowed On sow
of corn: hftsr whieh-everyt thing fzyorzbie-fbsy
will answer eIi the prTposss Of rail fence beei1ss
being many times more durable. Eeyiy orders
desired. EH. AAsoN.
IasznrrxtILn. TLI.. Jan. g, rs. -.
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Pioneer Hotel.

TTOPEKA, KANSAS TERRIToRY.-This
n House was opened for business on the 2lss
April They seeing the great Importance Of
giving to the public very different Accommodations
than have ever yet been given in this Territory
have resolved that pains shall be spared to rem
der all comfortable. Good beds and substantial
fare win always be provided for their guests.
LEONARD W. HOWE.
JOHN j. STORM.
JAMES T0GARE.
Zopska, MaH 5. 1355.-3t
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Religions Notice.

The third quarterly meeting of the
NJ. E. Church of Wakarusa Circuit will
be held in a grove on the Wakarusa,
about two miles from the Big Mound
near Mr.. Merehead's, on Saturday and
Sunday, May 9th and a8th. Those de-
string to attend are requested to come
with their camping wagons if convenient,
prepared to stay during the services
which win commence at l0a o'clock
A. NJ, on Saturday. The stated services
in Lawrence viii be at Union Hall, at u
O'Clock p. NJ, May 7.h.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-05-05

EE The "HERALD OF FREEDOM" is a
very neat weekly paper. published at
Lawrence, Kansas Territory, by G.. w.
Brown & Co.. at 50 per annum in ad-
vance. 1t viii be little singular if a
paper of SO large size, can be sustained
in that wilderness region of our country.
But there is no telling what energy and
perseverance will do. and we shall be
glad to hear that the editors and pub
fishers succeed in their enterprise
Journal, Lancaster, Pa.
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a backward spxing.

a letter from Corinth, Vt, dated Tues
day., 10th says:-s.The sleighing IS good
On the back roads, and we have no sugar
get" This is probably the latest spring
on record. and with the foot or more of
snow that fell on Wednesday, IN addition
TO what there was before, we think there
must be an abundant supply for some
days yet.-Boston Herald.
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DIED,

In the Shawnee Reservation on the 29tlr ult.,
Mrs FIsH, consort Of Paschal Fish, aged about
so years.
In Lawrence, on the morning of the Ist inst.
Mrs JULIET; wife of JEROME =. Tart, late of
Boston, aged % years.
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LOCO AGENTS WANTED.

ONE THOUSAND AGENTS wanted immedi-
~ ateiy, in every part of the United Ststes, 10
canvass for subscribers to the HERALD OF FREE
DON. A liberal commission paid for services,
and no capital required. Address II. A. BIZ
LIsss, Esq, General Agent, Buffalo, New York,
for particulars. @. w. BROWN & CO.,
LAWRENCE, X. T.. Feb. 3.--f Publishers.
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Wood! and Brick!

HAMMOND & FULLER, near the Steam Saw
II Mill. in Lawrence, desire tocontract imme-
diately for two hundred cords of four fest WOOD.
They are erecting a machine, and hope to have
any quantity of brick for sale in six weeks from
this time.
Laaorenos. Iprl 2s. ,55.-ff.
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Another Store.

By reference to ouradvertising columns
it will be seen that Messrs. HoRNsBYs d
FERRIL have openeda store on Massachu-
sets street. few rods south of our Of
fee. They have, fine stock of goods,
and are disposed to sellat reasonable pri-
ces. Give them a call.
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Barber Shop.

We are happy to learn that barber
shop is to be established in this city
Mr. H. Leis will open a barber shop on
New Hampshire street, and win probab-
ly be prepared for the reception of Gus
toners on Monday next, the 9TH inst.
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g The Hampden Colony of pion-
eers for Kansas from Massachusetts, viii
settle in the southern part of the Terri
tory. We learn they come well prepared
to live, and sustain themselves.
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General G1snsisssos. Prp5soe, aad Farrar5ias
4sresasss, 10. 10 Lesss, 50. 'Losts, 10.
nj BAH orders for any description Of Mer-
1Ns chandise, when accompanied with remit
tsnce, viii meet with prompt attention. The
COMMISSION for buying any amount over Afty
dollars will be 21f per cent; under Efty dollars
per cent. ThssubscTibers will confns themselves
strictly TO legitimate commission business, and
they win at sll times be prepared 70 make liberal
advances on eonsignIDents.
REFERENCES IN KAxsAs:-S. c. PomeroJ, Esq,
DR.. c. Robinson.
J. EDWARD HUNT.
g. LoeSs 4D,zz Il 1875.
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Association MeetingI

There win be meeting of the Law
renee Association, on Wednesday even
ing, May 9th. atthe Emigrant Aid Cos.
building, in theoccupaneyof Hutchinson,
Harlow & Co.. for the purpose of elect
ingoffieers.
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re- Large trains are now passing
through this vicinity to Great Salt Lake
and California. A few years and these an
aual exhibitions win be dispensed with,
and trains of cars. led by the .siron horse
win be seen daily passing through this
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~Tha F,en.h covo,nnosr. /.

R The French Government have
effected an insurance upon the property
which is expected to be deposited in the
Great Exhibition, to the amount of TO-
coo, 600 francs. It has likewise insured
the Palace edifce itself, with the build
ing and accessions, for 1900 francs.
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LAND AGENCY.

THE undersigned, in connection with his pro-
i fession, viii attend to the sale and exchange
of Claims to Land in this Territory. Also, bay
and sell Interests in the City Of Lawrence.
Claims and City Interests now for sale ct his
Office on Massachusetts, street.
EDWARD CLARK, Atty. . Counsellor.
Lawrence K t. April T. 1gks
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Contested Elections.

In case any persons shall desire to contest the
election in any District of the Territory. they
shall make written statement. setting forth the
particular Election District they intend TO con-
test, and the specific causes of complaint IN the
conduct or return Of the election which shall be
signed by not less than ten qualified voters of ss
Territory with affidavit Of one or more voters to
the truth of the facts Such statement shall be
presented to the Governor at his cfiee on or be-
fore the 5eth day cf May next, when, If It shall
appear that the result may be changed thereby,
day win be fxedfor hearing, IN order to decide
whether the candidates returned are entitled 10
their certi6crtss Of election.
Given under MP hand and the seal Of sa;d Ter
ritory, this sixteenth day Of April, A. D., 1855.
A. 81. REEDER, Governor.
Attest: DAsTsL WooDsoN, Secsy.
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- When (1ep Whit6eld Ta3;.

Eg When Gen. Whitfield. Indian
agent, visited the Cheyennes. and few
other wild tribes Of Indians to pay their
anuuities. last fall, they informed him
that the next year he must bring them
one thousand white squaws, and the bali
anee they would take IN money.
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PROCLAKATf0N.
UnIIED sTA7xs on AnEzloI,

UEITED sTA7xs or AnEzlckl
TEREf7cnr on KAssAs.l.
I ASBREw Fl. REEnEr, 9overner OF The Terri
tory Of Kansas, do hereby under ana by yir-
tue of the act of Congress PASSED
lthe Soth day of May, 1854, entitled
II An act teorganize the Territories
lof Nebraska and Kansas proclaim
and direct that the Legislative
Assembly Of the said Territory of Kansas Vii
convene at the toHn Of Paxnee. in the Ninth
Election District of said Territory, on the first
Monday of July next, in the building which viii
be provided for the purpose.
Given under my hand and the seal OF said Ter
ritory this sixteenth DAY of April, A. D.,
1855. A. Ii. REEDER, Governor, &c.
Attest: DAsL- WooDsos, Secretary.
May 5, ls55--st
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FRUIT TREES FOR KANSAS.

NEARLY all the leading Fruits of Europe sni
Randolph Nurseries, Crawford county, Psnna.
All orders from G. w. BRowx, Esq., viii no
ceive prompt attention, who viii act as Agent st
Lawrrnce City, Kansas Territory, In Forwarding
orders for Trees ct cur risk. D. T. HOBBS.
RANDOLPH, Jan. 6. ,55.
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A Good Cook Wanted.

NTANTED Immediately, q WOMAN who un-
w derstands Cooking in all its branches, 70
20 to Topeka, Kansas Territory, where constant
employment and good wages win be given.
A. w. MOORE
Topeka, f. T., April I, 1856
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fsHE sahscribsts have mzio szrazzsmen4 81
4 518ei1z into Keasas Tsr7itesy iazzs nnrs-
Der Of eI sariszies ef FRUIT 3REES, which
sey Nh deliver st al Tie principal pei1.s n -
EeE{itoEy, immedistely eztsr the opeziHa ef EsF-
iz.1cE, and sell them IS the lowest pos1b1s
pr1cez. Orders lsfz si<h s. r. Hoop, Esq-s le9-
rs1ces OF 4FHarzed 70 uz es Rcf.eE Eatsznis S7Ssr
4 lN&tPcft postroEf.ez, Mo.,) VII be 2sc.zf<{
akzz16sd %. WI e G. ". fAEf A5H&ke
Fotzexstenie Creek, Fehs IL, ,ssS--es
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Shingles! Shingles.!

A Ii persons who wish to obtain quantity Of
n shingles. will do well to call upon the sub
scriber, MIL0N CROFT.
Aprl "a, 1861.
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MARRIED,

In Delaware, on the 5th inst. BY Rev. T. J.
Peril, Mr.. c. T. FIsHHAKER TO Miss PocAHoNTAs
HAITIAN.
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H a friend of ours is growing
weaker every day. He says be can't
raise FIVE dollars.