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Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15
Es{iEGiAsC.

TNiIE SUBSCRIBER takes this method of
L informing persons building in Atchison.
Is. T. that ne has permanently located himself
in that place. where he is prepared to do any
work in the Carpenter and Joiner line. Stone
Qnaried and Foundations laid when desired
The subscriber would further saw. that he will
be prepared, in n short time, to fill all orders
for Door, Sash Frames and IuInber.;t as cheap
rates as the AN be bought this side of S.
Louis.
Letters addressed to the Subscriber upon the
subject of building. will meet with PROMPT at
teRti0n. AND. L. SILER.
-Atchisou, K. T., April 6, 1883. -I0-.f
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KAxs.s Gnurnrnn "

KAssAs GovERNon.-We publish a
call in to-day's paper. for the election of a
new Governor IN Kansas Territory, which
vail command attention. We have heard
nothing from the Territory as to what was
done Sqaatter Sovereignty, is going
ahead finely. and Pierce will soon have 10
fall into ranks or back his appointee. We
suggest his immediate removal. and the
appointment OF some sound, conservative
Southern gentleman - this place.
Glascor Times.
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GEORGE r.. CEIAELzs.

nEALER in Foreign and Domestic Dry
L. Goods, Boots Shoes, Hats, Caps, Cutlery,
Hardware, Groceries, Liquors, ard ready made
Clothing, &c. &c, on the Levee, in AtchisoB,
Kansas Territory
have now in store, ar,l am constantly in
receipt of every variety of Goods suitable TIA
the market, faom st. Louis and the East. My
stock consists in part of the following:
Loaf, crushed and brown Sugars:
Coffee, Tea. Molasses, Rice, Cheese, Spices cf
all kinds.
Silks, WooIIens, Prints, Cambricks. Lawns,
Sheeting, Shifting, Irish Linen, and Linen
Cambrick,
Ready made Clothing of every description.
Calf and Kip Boots, Silk ard Cashmere Hats;
Cloths, CASHIERS and Satinets;
Ladies wear, such as Bonnets, Slippers, Cal
tiers, Collars, Hosiery &c;
All of which will be sold low for cash.
Atchison, h. t .ltf.
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FAN1Sr-The Quitman (Misssippi)
Intellgencer of the 10th March, says that
week or two previous, woman in kem-
per County, in that State, gave birth to a
child covered al over with hair L lived
three hours. and spoke three distinct words
--'.ssrer years fan,tne." The strangest
thing about it is, half the population of
Kemper beliere it, and are struck with ter
ror at the portentous warning.
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to be in Canada an extensive secret organ
ization, after the Know Nothing pattern,
which plots separation FROM the mother
country, and the establishment of an indie
penpent republic. With the present rapid
advancement of the colonies that event is
IN some way certain to come before many
years.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15

rs The town OF Acton. N. H., hav-
ing abolished its liquor agency, with a
quantity OF liquor on hand, voted. in town
meeting, todivide. the liquor equally among
rae voters of the town. Acton. AT rscent
'ieetion, defeated the Temperance ticket.
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A Stranger.

Those who are termed .ssimple minded
people" adopt curiousIy innocent mode
of expression occasionally, which comes so
near art, sometimes, as to render its SIM
plicity doubtful. We heard of a Young
married couple, (from the country OF
course who recently attended an exhibi-
ton of .'Dissolving Views" The bride,
being pretty, attracted the attention of a
styiish-looking city gent, who happened to
occupy the same seat with the twain. Du-
ring the exhibition, the audience part OF
the hall being already obscurred, by some
accident the light was entirely extinguisli-
ed. Pending its recovery, which occupied
some little time, the city gentleman. per-
haps accidentally, pressed the hand of the
bride, who was too much alarmed to Offer
any resistance. This bold act was follow.
ed by holder, and certainly not aeeiden-
tai one, for the city Lothario actually kiss
ed the bride! This was too much, and the
wife resolved to tell her husband. when the
following whispered colloquay took place:
'.Johnr'
"Whatl"
"This feller's kissing me-"
"Wel, tell him to quit
"No, John. you tell him"
Tell him yourself"
ono, John, don't like to, you tell hin
the gentleman's a perfect stranger t.
me-
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They give away children, now, in
New 7 rk, on account of the hard times,
before they are horn. The following no.
tice is from the New York Herald:
Any lady wishing to adopt an infant
from its birth, Gin the early part of next
month may hear of a good opportunity,
and have an interview with the mother, by
addressing 'E," box lS7.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15

"A young German in New York
states that he suspects that friend Of his
has been inreigled into enlisting for SER
vice in the Crimea. AS near as he can
ascertain he has sailed for Havre, though
the person who shipped him now denies all
knowledge of the matter. Mayor Wood
has been called on to investigate the mat
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swThe abolition papers are severe in

es5-The abolition papers are severe in
comments on the conduct of the Parkville
mob, which extinguished the industrial
Luminary.' We hope they viii take the
hint and stay where they are. We want
no abolition fanatics in our midst, and the
waters of the Missouri are deep enough
to cover all the presses that may be set up
on its banks.-St Louis Herald.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15

DISTRESSING CALAMITY IN VIRGINIA.
The store house of Messrs Most & Whits,
Faranviile near Buckingham Courthouse,
vas destroyed By fire, and their two young
men, named Dean AMI Chensplt, perished
IN The flames
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15

EST The London Weekly Chronicle,
speaking of reprinted American Literature,
describes Fanny Fern as ga dreadful per-
son-a species of idio'ic Mrs. Trollope,
possessing all that lady's want of refine
ment, but without an atom of her wit"
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15

EgFDuring the Revolution, from the
Battle of Bunker Hill to the Battle of
Yorktown inclusive, eighteen battles were
fought in eleven of which the Americans
were victorious; and in only four battles.
Of the eighteen did the American loss ex-
coed that of the British.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15

a PERTINENT QUEsTIoN.-The Bos-
ton Post asks: aft Massachusetts assumes
ito decide how far the laws Of the United
States shall be executed in Massachusetts,,
why shall not Boston decide how far it will
obey the sliquor law, of Massachusetts"
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15

EIA letter from HAVANA intimates
that the American engineers employed in
Cuba, who are quite numerous, are pre-
pairing to leave the island, in consequence
of the danger of arrest to which they are
subject simply because they are Ameri-
cans.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15

ia The additions to the library of
Congress during the past year amount to
$4,000 volumes. The whole number of
volumes is now about $4,000. In the de-
partment of Colonial and local American
history, the library is sadly deficient.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15

ga new preventative for Cholera
was started a short time since by an Amer
lean Physician. He recommends, that on
the appearance Of Cholera, all people shall
be inoculated by caustic issue. 1t has been
tested in St. Petersburg with satisfactory
results,
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15

Anthony BURNs.-Anthony Burns will
deliver lecture, at Huntington Hall, next
FRIDAY evening, commencing at IA before
: o'clock; admission 10 cents.-Lo,ceH I'D
rrrhser.
The Burns referred to above, is the
IDENTICAL "Buck Niger" that so much fuss
was made over in Boston some time ago.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15

EYTThe hard times experienced by the
middling and poorer classes in New Eng
land during the past year, the result of
monetary difficulties and the exhorbitant
price Of all the neccssaries of life, has
caused many to turn their eyes in the di-
reCtion Of the Great West.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15

Ea- The N. Y. Tribune says, we are
opposed, as we need not say, to the princi-
pies and policy of the KNOWN othings, but
we will not refuse TO cooperate with them
or any other party in aid of the great cause
of freedom.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15

Ks 1t is now said that Barnum's baby
snow will prove failure-no wonder. The
lineage papers say that all the fine babies
are coming out west. In one day, one
hundred and fifty passed over the Galena
road IN one train, on their way to Kansas,
Nebraska and Iowa.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15

A NUGEr.-We noticed atthe Banking
House of Lucas s. Simonds, yesterday, a
nugget of gold weighing some 1S6 ounces,
and valued at IS 400. 1t was perfectly
rure, with scarcely speck of quartz in it.
This lump formed part of a recent remit
lance from California.-.No. Rep-
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15

GOLD MINE The southwestern pa
pers speak Of the discovery of large
gold mine on the head waters of the Ar
kansas river, about 800 miles of the State
boundary. 1t has produced no little ex-
element, and goodly number OF persons
are preparing to try their hands in the
search for it.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15

a dangerous counterfeit of $50,
altered from SO, on the Exchange Bank
of Pittsburgh, is said to be in circulation
in that city, and may have found its way
here.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15

There is every indication that the
Administration is about to make a grab
upon Cuba. This Island should have been
in the possession Of the government years
since.
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GUys, Gys.. fgNs.:.

"C0LFuLK & Co, haze JHst received a
w spseTTdid lot of Guns Of Oh. VERY finest
finish, and made by tie best manufacturer IN
the United Safes. Those in want of good
Guns hai better cali en ms son. as ffsy sal
rspidi..
Platte cisy. Ns- Ii.
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gg@ 4 negro man belonging to Mr..
Lanham, of St. Louis County, trecently
undertook to chastise a boy of some IA
years of age, when the boy stabbed him
with knife, killing him almost instantly.
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PIONEER sAF.o0y.

GEORGE MILLION, PRoPRtEroR.
z STILL keeps at the old stand, ~ -
s. corner of Ferry and Leve" SITS, SSAEoF
= a stock of choice Liquors, Wines.
Cigars, Fish. Oysters SaFdines, Cheese, Crack
ers, &c, always on hand.
e-I expect in short time Ia be in nv large
new building now nearly finished. where
shall be happy 10 see nay old frieads and the
public generally.
GEORGE MILLION.
Atchison L T .I:f
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DUDLEY mcYAY. M. o.

OFFERS his professional services TO the
~ citizens of Atcbison and vicinity. His
residence for the present is two miles north OF
Atchison, on the Missouri river.
.2d.
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WHE4r.-The growing crop of wheat
looks very promising, and gives indications
Of large yield II western Missouri.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15
COxGR0vEA AND CHESOyvoRTH
BUILDERS

A RE prepared 10 contrars for tbs erection Of
- any kind Of Buildings. aud will keep con
stantly on hand supply of All kinds of Lzn-
Der. They have always large number Of
at the shortest notice. sDd on easy terms
Aschison, K T. sftf
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TImELY WARsfNG.-A German As
tronomer says that in twenty million of
years from now. the earth will be DESTROYED
by a comet.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15

THIS FERRY has been in sueeessful oper-
l. alton since 1919; during which time it has
been the great crossing point for the Oregon,
California and Utah Efaigraut who came bS
Hannibal and Palmyra; there being State Road
directly through, and the latitude precisely the
same. Our beat IS coed 9ae, and we have
plenty of hands engaged at all times, TO work it
GO At the opening Of Spring we shall have
tlle new
STE.f.H FERRY Bolt.
when all can cross without detention The
ferry landing is the best the River, there be-
ing at all times deep water from siFore to shore,
and very harrow. Oar banks hare no wide
sand beach where stock mire down, being
dry at all times.
To the Enigrant to Kansas. we say, this Is
the place to cross, as when here the distance
10 ether points in the feTriSoFy,>is nearer than
from crossing places above OF below.
Atckiscn, Kansas Ter, Jan. 81 1883.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15

George Canning, the Great Eng
lish statesman, in speech in the House of
Commons in 1923, said:
"If wished for a guide in system OF
neutrality, should take that laid down by
America, in the days of the Presidency of
Washington, and the secretaryship Of JEFF
ferson."
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15
JOB PRINTING.

sHF every description. neatly aud promptly
" executed at this Office such as Cards. Cat
aiogues, Circulars, HandbiIls. Programmes
Pamphlets, Posters. Shop-biIis. Blanks, La
bells, and every variety OF Printing, executed
at sohTt notice, on liberal terms
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15
Platte Gig Cxsi. Store.

VOOLFOLK e CO.,
(Late of Weston, Platte county, Missouri
HAVING been burnt out By the recent fire
Il l. at Weston, and most of their stock on
partners being IN the Eastern cities purchasing
Goods, at the time OF the FIRE, was telegra phed
and bought an entiIe, new, full and fine stock
of
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.
designed for the Weston market, but not being
able to procure suitable storeroom. since the
FIRE, we have determined to locate at the County
Seat OF Platte County,
PLATTE CITY, Mo-;
And have fitted up the Corner Room in Flesh
mans Three Story Brick Building. on Main
Street.
Remember Ficsknaan.s Corner.
Where we are receiving and opening
large assortment OF as fine goods as has ever
been brought West, which we intend to sell at
Low PRICES FOR CASH.
ASD SUCH COUNTRY Produce & MARKEIfSe
suits US. We did a Casl, Business ct Wes-
ton, and bought cur stock all for cash, and WE
INTEND TO SELL SO CHEAP, that those who
have money Will be compelled 10 trade with rs
We have been FSised in the DRY goods business,
and think We can bay goods as cheap as any
body, and We intend to seil cheaper than any one
can afford who sells on a credit.
Our stock Is entirety REV. large and complete
and we invite all visiting Platte CRY to come
and see We don't intend to keep our cootls.
we intend TO sell them, aid It IS no trouble
to show goods.
Besides many articlcs too numerous to men,
ton, our stock embraces the following. viz:
Brown Cottons, ali widths, rs, Al. 81, Oh
! Bleached Ainslins. some ve:y fine.
Cotton aud Linen Shseting, $50 pes American
and English prints.
Black, blue and brown Cloths.
Black Dce-siin CassIne.eS:
All Wool ikYeeJS. for hDt = rioi hn-.
COttonades. superior stock Of all grades.
French Linens. Al Osnaburgs,
1o-4 Table Linens, Batting.
Carpeting, Gloves and Hosiery,
Plain Jackonetts, Dotted Swiss,
- Striped Jackonetts, Plain Swiss.
Bonnet Cards, Striped Swiss,
irish Linens, Bonnet Ribbons
Satin Ribbons, Lus Ribbons,
Velvet Ribbons;
Silk and linen handkerchiefs;
Ladies' Collars, fine stock and every variety,
from p cents to $12;
Embroidered handkcrchiefs. from 81 10 $40;
/! Farasols; Umbrellas; GimPs; Fringcs;
Laces. some very fine;
Swiss Edgings and Insertings;
Swiss and Jackonett hands and rlounces;
Combs and Brushes: Suspcniers;
Kid Gloves, all colors and sizes;
Clothing;
Groceries;
Hardware;
Queensware:
Bonnets;
Misses Hats;
Boots and Shoes,
Dress Goods of all descriI TONS;
White and colored Grapes;
Hats and Caps for boys. good assortment.
We call the particular attention Of Ladies to
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Dr So Go O q -,

ID q So G. O O "a -,
Plain black Silks, plain colored Silks. summer
Berages, summer Delanes, Tissues. Ginghams.
LAWNS, Challies, Gerandies. black dress Satin.
white dress Satin. We feel assured that we can
please any one who will examine our goods,
and at prices that will defy competition.
Ladies Bonnets-A very large variety of
the very latest styles, purchased in Philadelphia
of manufacturers. Also. Misses Bonnets aud
Hats-a large assortment.
Ladies' Shoes, of every variety, of the best
Philadelphia make
Mantillas-A fine ass ortEnent, worth from
So to $50.
Ready-made Clothing qualities boys
and chidren=s clothing.
Parasols-We have beautiful supply of
these goods, of the very latest style bought OF
iirst hands.
We wish all to call and examine our stock be-
fore purchasing.
10y VOOLFOLK & CO.
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TIsreTEEY SCkNIAN.

DRICE MASON AND PI.ASTERER. offers
u his services TO the citizens OF A.chisor,
and feels confident that he can give entire salts
faction 20 any VINO may employ him, in either
az the above occupations Can always be
found at HOME on AT WORE. -itf
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STEAM S.FVV,..rEFEL.

T AN now erecting in Atchison, Steam Saw
j. Mill, of the very best kind; which will be
completed by the first of March. After that
time [ shall be able TO supply tie citizens of
Kansas with all kinds Of lumber, at as low
price any other Mill in the Territory.
GEL wish to purchase 10000 Saw-ioss, for
which will pay the highest Price, in Cash or
any kind Of lumber.
.2f GRAFTON THOMSON.
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KENRY I. RorTT.
STONE MASON.

MN. SUMNER, is prepared Ia furnish
w Materials and finish IN the best manner,
and at reasonable prices. any work that ma.
be entrusted to him.
want two good Stone Masons to whom |
viii give the best OF wages and constant en-
ploymeIit.
AtchisoB, h 7. 'ltf.
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RoARnENG HstEsE;.

ToNATHAN CoEGROyE. Is prepared 20
- accommodate ali who NAV come. wi.ll -
good Table . can be folnd Is all ..S1nattsT-
DOM The scarcity q psoyisicns and the dit
ficnlty OF procuring them, forces him AELuc-
TANTLY TO charge 30 Cts. d EacaI.
Atcbison, X. 7. EFF
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and 8I1s

DRINIbD Cne PEI, netteI. and quicker. a
l. this establish aeat than in any efice sbo1-
-. Leuis.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15
y. j. IRELAND,

CARPENTER AND JOINER.
rs prepared to do any kind Of woTk, in h;s
l. line of business in as good style, and a.
reasonable rates as any man In the Territory
Atchisoa, Z. 7. eff.
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e1vymmER, General Newspaper
w 5. sW sI Z Agent, No. IA, Second
sI. Wv oPao asss the once St Louis No.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15

AT ERCHANT. has always on hand p com.
VI ple'" assortment" Of ,..creTies and Pro-
visions at his o,>re il SAIL Greek sa,:,-. Ran
sas Territory. sItf.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15
j. II. sTaTXGFEHs.oyy. NJ.

OFFERS his professional services 10 the
" citizens Of Atchison and vicinity.
Office in Squatter Sovereign buiidirg.
Atchison, Feb. 3rd 1855.
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N No boats NJ for several days.
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Il. EECEE.

CUTLER, [. s. Army, at Fort Isavenworth,
- is constantly receiving fine old Liquors,
Wines and Cigars: also general assortment Of
choice merchandise always ON hand. .itf
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15
w. r. ssEvEEy.

NJ ERcHANT, Keeps constantly on hand =
VI general assortment of Merchandise suit
able for emigrants tn Kansas. Oregon and Cali
fornia. Store on the Oregon road near Salt
Greek. EFF.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15
A. " GRcf Err c. H. GROVER
GROVER AND GROVER.
w. e. DIVER.

A TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS
- Law Real Estate AGENTS, Salt G.
Valley. Kansas Territory Ill
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Remember FIcshIa Cor.aer.
Low PRICES FOR CASH

Where we are now receiving and opening
large assortment OF as fine goods as has eye
been brought West. which we intend TO sell Z
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15

OAP-2O boxes TosiR soap. for sale low. b.
- ASPLING, STEVENS & co.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15

Boots and Shoes,
Dress Goods. of all descriI ii ons;
White and coiored Grapes;
Hats and Caps for boys. good assortment.
We call the particular attention Of Ladies to
our stock of
Squatter sovereign., 1855-05-15
AOSYOyc EVVPTEEks

TtEAS-A large lot of various brands at all
Il prices. ASPLING. STEVENS & co.
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READING IN THE GARs-The editor of the
New England Farmer, in a late article upon
reading in the cars, gives his own experience
as follows ssS1 eff f---a q s-. l..IIf
We had SEVERAL times been cautioned against
reading in the ears, but bag full of exehan-
ges has proved too strong temptation to resist,
and for several years it has been our practice
To read from two or three to twenty or thirty
papers while passing over a distance of TWEEN
ty miles. Bat during the Spring and early
part OF the Summer, we invariably return
home with aspainful sensation in and about the
eyes, though feeling nothing of it,on taking the
cars at Boston. This pain at last became per-
nanent, sometimes violent ard 80 great as to
prevent sffem residing, and generally from
writing, though the sight was not impaired.
Upon consultation with an oculist, he stated
that the optic nerve had become weakened by
everlasting it, and inquired if we were not in
the hsbis q reading In the cars. Under an
intsrdietion from reading and writing, the
eyes have rapidly improved, and we can now
read half an hour at a sitting, under favorable
circumstances. -4-ll-
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THE PLANO FORTE CLASSES

~ MR. WIZ. HENRY PkLKER
a X T. now nearly completed, but a few vacan.
cies yet remain TO De filled, for which early
application is desired, as the number being linf-
ted no additional pupils viii be afterwards ad-
mitted, Mr. Palmer having determined to take no
more than he can fully attend to. Due notice will
be given to each Pupn of the first meeting for in
struction, and as an Incentive to improvement he
proposes, at the expiration Of the first half year to
have general examination Of his Glasses, to
which the parents and friends Of each pupil viii
be invited, and prizes will be awarded to those
who may have obtsined the greatest proficiency
Application TO be made to him IN person, at his
residence, 233 + street.
Terms, IS per quarter Of twenty lessons.
sep4
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CANAL PACKET LINE TO POINT OF
ROCKS.

VTNHE Canal Packet CONGRESS having been
Il thoroughly repaired and putAe-s1iIm:A
In frst rate order (the machinery zxS7asszz<s.S
being removed and horse power substituted1 con.
tinues making her regular trips between George.
town and the above place.
The Boat will leave the wharf Of w. Il. i Fl. q
Ritter for Point Of Rocks on MONDAYS, WE'D
NESDAYS and FRIDAYS att O'Clock o. m; and
the Point Of Rocks for Georgetown on TU ES-
DAYS, THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS al the
same hour, stopping at the different landings along
the line for the reception and landing Of passengers
and freight, going and returning
The Boat will leave Georgetown at O'Clock a.
m and arrive at the head Of the Great Falls at IL
Seneca at 1, Edwards Ferry OK, Monocacy 81, ,
kncwlan's Ferry 8, and Point Of Rocks at O'cl'k
p. m. Returning, leave Point at a. m, Know
1an's Ferry at ", Monocacy 8, Edwards Ferry
II, Seneca l. Great ais 81 and arrive at George
town at p. m. .
Passage through either way 80. ------------
Meals served regularly on board the boat at mod
crate prices. CHARLES MERRILL, Capt.
je25-dn .-.F-