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THE SONS or THE sIREs, A HIS

THE SONS or THE sIRES, A HIS
tory Of the Rise, Progress, and Destiny of
ihe American Party, and lis probable influence
on The next Presidential election, TO which is
added Review Of the Letter of the Hon Henry
A. Wise against the Know-noAings, by an Ame-
rican. Il ftt4fH
The History OF Mason and Dixon,s Line, con
tanned in an Address delivered by John II. b.
Latrobe. OF Maryland, before the Historical So
ciety of Pennsylvania, November s. 1854.
Mrana Elliot, or the Voice OF the Spirit, by s.
M.
Autobiography OF Charles Caldwell, M. d., with
a Preface, Notes. and Appendix, by Harriet w
Warner 4H F8l 81 6.0Hfc
Just received and Cor sale by u ,.ts 4a
s3 n, r.. FARNHAM.
Corner OF Penn. avenue and llth street.
Feb Is M
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r ONGWORTH'S Native Wines and Bran
j dies. Il have just received, and Keep con-
slantly on hand, Sparkling and Dry Catawba, the
Sweet Isabella Wines, and Catawba Brandy.
These Wines are made from the pure juice OF the
grape, aud pronounced to be the most wholesome
beverage in use. b. JOSI, agent
Also, Importer and Dealer in all kinds OF Wines,
Liquors and Cigars, 1sl Pennsylvania Avenue.
Jan. 30-2aw3m&
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The New York and Liverpool United State
Mail steamers. ~

uAuii 1tC0hASA
The ships comprising this line are
The Atlantic. Captain West.
a The Pacific .-... .Captaln Nye,
The Baltic. ........ Captain Comstock.
l.@ These ships having been built by
<sK]fH4S. contract, expressly for government
service, every care has been taken
in their constructIon as also in their engines,
insure strength and speed, aud their aeeommo-
dalons for passengers are unequaled for ee-
gance and comfort 'k1e hSH3 htsiAtsls t
Price Of, passage from New York to Liverpool
in first cabin. ........s....,,.,...,, 100
In second cabin, SIS. Excl,isiveuse Of exra sized
state roQnls. ..s. 49,. -. 1926
N From Liverpool 10 New, York 80 and 20 guineos.
An experienced Surgeon attached 10 each ship.
No berth secured until paid for.
{ .iohh srRorosrp DATES or sArLma.
From. Nsao York. e0qf From Lipsrpool
Wed'day.. Dec 27,185a Saturday. Dec. 40, 1854
WeFday. Ian. 10, 1856 Saturday. Dec. so, 1854
Wede uy. Ian. "a, 1855 Saturday ..Jan 10 1866
Wed'da ..Feb. 2, 1855 Saturday. Jan. 27 1855
Wed'day. Feb. 2l, 1855 Saturday. Feb. 10, 1855
Wed'day. Mar Z, 1855 Saturday. Feb. "a 1855
For fre ght or pa sage, apply 10 .I ~
sag bas saaI EDWARD (; COLLINS,
ae s-1,9 ~sF BROWN, SHIPLEY u Co., yt
rs9 yt agt 3 ea aiari Liverpool.
r. G. ROBERTS & Co, n.
5000 \ 'a9tss 10 Kings Arms Yard London.
rB iii1 s394o sB.gS. .WAINWRIGHT& & Co,
Paris.
i'aesaaN t6 GEO. H. DRAPER, Havrc
The owners ofihese ships win not be accounta
bic for gold, silver, bullion, specie, jewery, pre-
cio,ts stones or metals unless bills of ladng are
signed therefor, and the value thereof therein ex
pressed, M sga d w Jan S--dtf
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|, 4 ODERN LANCITAs:ES. ID. ls. Groux

NJ TODERN LANGUAs: Ea>. I'D. ~. Groux, J,
Iva a native of France, teacner OF Modern Lam
guages especially French, Spanish, and German-
llansIalions made with correctness and punctu-
slnsal Professor Of Numesmatics, for The cIassI6-
eaton and explanation of medals and coins u
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between leib
aud 7th streets, opposite Browns Hotel
Furnished Rooms 10 rent M that place -t
aep 2l-dff M 81 ~ R e49X RQ H..
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GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and Melodeons for Cash.

GhEh1 EAO1lE EME4N l. llN NE w Iolh
Pianos and Mclodeons for Cash
"ORACE WAT ERS, the great Music and
H Piano Forte dealer, 333 Broadway, New
York, prefering 10 share large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay it TO the sharpers OF
Wall street, 10 raise available means TO enable him
10 stem the present tight times offers his immense
assortment Of elegant and warranted Pianos and
Melodcons AT large discount from factory prices,
for cash. His assortment comprises Pianos from
three Of the largest and most celebrated Boston
manufactures also those of several Of the best
New York makers, including the beautiful and
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from his
own factory, and Melodeons OF ihe best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes al
lording On opportunity for selections not 10 be had
elsewhere. Each instrument warranted. Second
band Pianos at great bargains--prices from 500 To
10 Sl60. Music and musical instruments OF all
kinds. Dealers, teachers, and heads of schools
supplied on the best terms. Music sent by mail,
post paid. General and select catalogues Of mu.
sic and schedule offactory prices of Pianos, Melo-
deons and musical instruments forwarded TO any
address, free OF postage.
Sept 21---d3m
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BROWN AND SHOOK,

GENERAL. COMMISSION AND FORWARDING MER- II
.taist qnas CHANTS, RICHMOND, VA Iy3it l
And Agents for q Kerr'sn .Snmmeydeaan Old Rye,
and p. Hangers sold Rye Whisky. Pfeminm
brands. Y, f,.p.,. at.. st..,. ag
All letters promptly answered, and orders flied
+, Feb 2O--3m
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ID UssIA AS 1T Is, BY COUNT DE GU

ID UssIA AS TITS, BY COUNT DE GU
III rowski.
MEMOIRS, Speeches, and Writings, of Robert
Rantoul r., edited by Luther Hamilton.
SACRED POEMS AND HYMNS for public
and private devotion, by James Montgomery.
THE PLANTERS NORTHERN BRIDE, a
Novel, by Caroline Lee Hcntz, with illustrations
from original designs in 2 vols.
THE CHURCH, in a series OF Dscourses, by
Sylvester Judd, Pastor Of Christ Church. Maine.
HISTORY OF OLIVER CROMWELL and
the English Commonwealth, from the execution
of Charles l. TO the death Of Cromwell by M. O..
Guzot, translated by A. r.. Scoble, in 2 vols.
HISTORY OF THE FRENCH PROTEST
ANT Refugees, from the Revocation of the Edict
Of Nantes TO our own days by M. Charles Weiss,
Professor Of History in the Lycee Bonapane, in
vols. ~4s N
VOICES OF THE NIGHT. by Rev. John Cum
ming, ID. ID.
VOICES OF THE DAY by Rev. John Cum
ming ID. ID.
Just published and received al the bookstore Of
N1 r. FARNHAM
Apr 10 Corner Of lllh 81. and Penn. av.
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lfla. N luNIrrp srArKs PATIENT OrFrcE.

r., ~ MI ~ .fIx1T AugltN %, 1871 IN
Sir In reply 10 your letter of this dale, asking
s"if any patent has been granted TO w. ID. Porter,
dated 22d August, 1854 or al any other time, or
TO any other person or persons securing TO him
or them "As ezciusive ,ightof making gas from
scood,D and whether any such claim was made by
sW.D. Porter, under 1his application for patent,
which letters patent We're issued bearing the
above date, you are informed that w. d. Porter's
claims are believed 10 be e Mined 10 his appara-
tus; and, further, this Office is not aware that
patent has been granted heretofore for the ezclu
sire right of making gas from ioosd II would,
however, be nnjnstifable 10 expect me TO make
an extended investigation 10 answer your re-
quest y -
II lam, respectfully, your obedient servant,
G. Mason, Commissioners of Patents.
w p. McCoNAELL, Esq,
Care Of Prof. o. @. Page, Washington. ID. c.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-03

TIME SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, devo-
ted 10 Industry, Science, and Mechanics.
Published weekly at 126 Fulton street, NJ y, (Sun
Buildings,) by Mum & Co.
Terms: So year; 81 in advance, and the re
mander in six months.
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q ATTIRE AND sATIRISTS, BY JAMES
y Hannay, author OF Singleton Fontleroy, &c
n Cosas de Espana or Going TO Madrid, via Bar
ceiona ss E 98a tf@a1
lust published and for sale at f3a8 5n8
f4s,8s TAYLOR IL MAuRY'S
March 6 Bookstore, near 9th street.E
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-03

HARPER's MAGAZINE for September is
Ill magnificent number, filed with superior
engravipgs, and for sale af SHILLIEGToNs book
store. s
The great Illustrated Magazine Of Art for Sep
ternber is one OF the best that has been issued.
Leslies Ladies' Gazette for September contains
all the new Fall fashions. r4
The Knickerbocker Magazine for September
Godey's Lady's Book, Graham's Magazine, ant
Putnam's Magazine, all tor September, received
aud for sale at M rrt
sn SHILLINGTON'S Bookstore,
TE He FAILURE Of Free Society.-Soc-
oogy for the South, or the Failure Of Free
Society, BY George Fitzhugh. On sale at
TAYLOR az MAUEYS
Book Store, near 9th street.
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rgsHE PEASANT hoy PHILOSOPHERS

TIME PEASANT BOY PHILOSOPHERS
\ l by Henry Mayhew, price 70 cents. ef
The Essence Of Christianity, by Ludwig Fener
bach, translated from the second German edition
by Marion Evans, translator Of Strauss Life OF
Jesus price 81 25.
~ Travels in Europe aud the East, by Samuel
Iseneus Prime, two volumes, price two dollars. 4
just published and for sale at
g',r ff--,'a s. TAYLOR 6g MAURY'S
\ March "a Bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-03

WOKE NECK SHIRTS. --Our Assort-
ment of Gentemen's Dress Shirts is com
pleie, and fits in all eases warranted at
STEVENS
Dec t7-3tif Sales Room, Browns Hotel.
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1INE WATCHES q RICH JEwELRY,
GENERAL AGENCY.-The underslgned


ENERAL AGENCY---The undersigned
" most respectfully informs, by this notice, his
friends and the public in general, here and esle
where, that he has opened an Agency Office for
the prosecution Of claims Of every description
against the government, before the several depart
ments or Congress; procure pensions, bounty
lands, extra pay, and arrearage pay, and will al
tend 10 the buying and selling of real estate The
renting of houses, and general collecting bus
ness he win also furnish parties at distance
with such information as they may desire from
the seat Of government Charges viii be mode
safe. Oace, AT present, will be on NJ near 18th
rtreef nMM NNIsfffa V&st ENssNN4f8
REFERENCES.
Hon. j. 9. Dobbin, Secretary Of The Napv
Hon. ]. Davis, Secveary Of War.
N. Callan, esq, President of The Board Of Conn
mon Council
Gen. John M. McCaIa, Attorney "a fsvr.
James III. Caustin, esq.
w. o.. Reddail, State Department.
SAMUEL @. TAYLOR
Jan 17-tf
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-03

Tie United States Patent To all persons TO
sokom these presents shall come greting;
This is 10 certify that the annexed is true copy
from the files Of this Office Of an extract from
paper filed in the matter of the application of w.
ID. Porter for letters patent, in accordance with
which application letters patent were issuedt 10 the
said w d. Porter on the 22d day of August,
eighteen hundred and fifty-four.
In testimony whereof, Charles Mason, Com
missioner of Patents have caused the seal
of the Patent Office 10 be hereunto affixed
H. s.. this 25ih day of August, in the year Of our
Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty
f1No9 four, and Of the independence ofthe United
qii States the seventy-nlntb. G. Mason
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THE FAILURE Of Free society.-soc

nANIEL wEBsTER.--Messrs. Taylor
~ MAURY have few Of the original sub
scribers copies OF the works OF Daniel Webster
printed on very fine imperial paper, in which MIR.
price $50.
t. 81 M. are the only booksellers in the United
States who have any yccpies iR their possession.
Mar III Mas Bookstore near 9th 81
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CELr5cT cLAssiC Al. ana Matnematlea ii

CELtsGT CLASSIC AL and Mathematical
- ScpooI---The subscriber has removed his
school IL College Hill, where commodiousbuild-
ing is being fitted mp for its reception. es.s II
As the Preparatory Department of the GolunI-
ban College, il will eontinn 10 preserve the char
acter Of strictly seleet school, designed for lay
ing the foundation Of a thorough English, Classic
cal, and Mathematical education. The next ses-
sion will commence on the f2th Of September and
close on the last Of Juneaddl4s 0dH lnsH9p
Terms $40 50,pcr quarter. payable in advance.
IS Al a,small additional charge, the students will
be permitted 10 attend the Lectures delivered in
College, ong Chemistry, Geology, and Mineralogy,
and also 10 receive in French and other
Modern Languages by the Professor IN that de-
partment tali sgEs u0Afel Iisyl jaw 10 q.
"A Pupils Inay he boarded al The College, under the
special care and ,snperiatendence of the Principal.
The necessary expenses Of q full boarding student
viii be ahopi $40 per academic year and offs
weekly boarder viii not exceed $3.50. s.1s. Il
GEORGE 8. BACON, Principal
Il Refers 10 the Faculty Of the Columbian College;
Col j. IL. Edwards, Gel. Peter E0Fcs2 nFhl Gum
ton, Esq.,; Ia D. Gale, N "a, Of the Patent Office;
Joseph Wilson, Esq, ofshe Land Office; ard Pro-
fessor g 2, Jewett, Of The Smithsonian institute
- III q
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-03

MFRS. r.. e ALEXANDER can accom-
lNI modate few Gentlemen with Board or q
Lady and Gentleman on | street, between 9th
and 7th, No. 500. The House is situated short
distance from the Patent Office and otheTDepar-
ments. Nov 10--t
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3 HtOMNdI2NTARIEs On the. > jurisdiction
~ Rfaclice and Pecplias, Jurisprudence, Of The
Courts Of the Unted States, ,yokfi, by George
Ticknor Curtis .s., f 4Fs ~
History Of the Crusades, their Rise, Progress.
and Results, by Major Proctor, Of the Royal
Military Academy. ssifeN asiaptat aeoaW ~
II Cumming lectures ON the Seven Churches ia
\ fisst On sale atia ysM ga.1tte edI .aas n
,.,Tt, TAYLOR ~ MAUIY'S Bookstore n
Y. Nov16 s,s ~ ss nearg 9Th street ae
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OTONE QUARRY.--Iam prepared to fur
/. and adjoining the quarry of The late Tinpthv
ONeale, any ,auantii of stone that may be needed
for building purposes. Apply 10 the undersigned
al his hoase n, between 18th and e0th streets,
rln the Frs ward, or 70 Mrl Painc a. the quarry.
July 81 WILLIAM b. SCOTT -
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The Uaited States Patent Odicc-T5 all persons to
rckom thsse presents shall come greeting:
This is TO certify that the annexed isl true copy
from the records ofthis Office Of an extract from
the specification of w. ID. Porters patent, issued
in the twenty second day Of August, eighteen
hundred and fify-four
In testimony whereof, /, Charles Mason, Com
missioner of Patents, have caused the
s' seal Of the Patent Office to be hereunto
affixed this twenty-ffh day OF August,
V - n the year Of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and fhy- and OF the
independence of the United States the
seventy ninth Z. MASON
Er,raef from Specification of W. ID. Porter on
tohich letters patent issued Aagst % 1854.
CLAM.-What | claim my invention and de-
sire to secure by letters patent is:
"The construction Of gas apparatus or still,
consisting of metallic or other cylinder b, the
cones and ID, diaphram plate G, and exit pipe
T, substantially described in the foregoing spe-
ci6cafion, and shown in the accompanying draw
ings.n 4&lH
The truth ofihe above may be ascertained from
The records Of the Patent Office, TO which all have
access.
WIN. p. MCCONNELL,
awt By his attorney CHAS. G.. PAGE.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-05-03

COM of disclaimer Of W. ID. Porter in his apphca.
tioa for san Improved aiH far making acood
gas fled August 5, 1854. Letters patent issued
August %, 1854.
81 do not claim as my invention and discovery
the improvements in making gas from wood, viz:
subjecting the products of destructive distillaton
therefrom to high degree of heat, substantially
as has been described and for the purposes set
forth in the specification OF w. I. Mcconnell"
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The ships comprising this line are
The Atlantic. -. Captain West.
The Pacific Captain Nye.
The RalIic Captain Comsto
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-07
s7. L0Uss TYPE F0sfNDUY AND
Paper. EEarek0ssSe.
established, 1910

A p. LADEW * Co., TYPE Founders ard
~. Dealers in Paper. 81 and 90 Locust street.
st. Louis. Mo-: Press Depoi-Shark Alley. call
the attention Of Printers and Publishers to their
Establishment, where will he fo'nd every Va
riety of Type, Paper. Ink. Printing Presses,
Rule. Borders. Flowers. aid every other article
used in Printing Office.
A. p. L. & Co.. have LATELY made additions
to their former assortment of Beck and News
paper Type, of Matrices inported from Scot
land. and have now complete series. Also
new series OF German Faces.
They also the authorized agents oF the
principal Tyne Fonndries III the United States.
and prepared TO fill orders selected from any
specimen at Eastarn prices.
They keep a'wavs on hand large supply Of
News and Rc ok Prin ing Paper: also, Cap, Let-
ter. Colorei. and Manila Papers. Cards and
Card Boards. all OF which will be sold on the
most reasonable terms.
Orders for Stereotyping and Engraving will
be promptly executed.
Editors or Printers wishing 10 establish \
newspaper Job Printing Office. will he fur
nished with estimate in detail for the same.
by stating the size of the paper. or the particu-
lar style and quantity of work to he executed.
WooD TyPE-A large assortment always on
hand.
CT Old Typo taken in exchange Cor new at
nine cents per pound. q
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-07
THE PEO.T.EEFe STORE.
ASPLING, STEVENS s. co.
Corner of Main and Water Streets

Corner of Main and Water Streets.
pARxvILLE, MO-,
HAVE just opened at their old Stand one of
l. L the largest and most varied assortment of
Dry Goods. Hardware and Groceries, that have
ever been exhibited in upper Missouri. We are
now prepared TO sell at wholesale or retail to
customers at unusually low rates. To their
old customers they beg leave to return their sim
cere thanks for The liberal support which they
have received. and would invite all in want of
any article in the mercantile line to give them
call. They pledge themselves TO sell all arti
c)es upon as favorable terms as they can be
bought in St. Louis. Their stock consists IN
verv recently selected in the Eastern markets
with great care, and purchased upon a Inust IA
vorable state Of tfIe lnarknt, viz:
Domestic, bleached and brown. all qualities;
Calicos; all eolors and qualities Of Flannel;
Delaines; Plain plaids;
French and English MeTino;
Bonnets; Worste,t Hoods:
Black and Fancy Silks; Paid Silks;
Shawls and cloaks. all sizes and qualities;
Worsted Plaid, for childrrn's wear;
Silk, cashmere, and Kid Gloves;
Collars. Undersieeyes, chemisettes;
Swiss, Jaconet, and chequered Muslins;
Swiss, Jaconet, Thread and cotton Edgings and
Insertions;
Swiss and Jaconet Bands:
Combs; Tuck and Side combs;
Card Cases; rt-Monnaies;
Turkey-shell. India-ruhber, and Zone combs;
Hair and clothes Brushes.
GENTLEMEN'S WEAR.
Frock and Dress coats;
Overcoats of ali 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;
French, English, and German Blacl, and Fan
cy Doeskin;
Black and Fancy Satinettes and Tweeds;
Beaver cloth;
Rlue and Fancy Bed and Saddle Blankets;
Undershirts-Lamb's Wool, Silk and cotton;
Drawers-Net, Flannel. and cotton;
Black and Fancy cravats;
Cashmere Silk and Kid Gloves;
Buckskin and Sealskin Riding Gloves;
Hats and caps;
sAv BOOTS AND SHOES.
YaSS A Great variety.
49, Buffalo and India rubber Overshoes;
Table Linnen. Table cloths, Table covers and
TowelliIF,;
Damask for curtains; curtain Muslins;
Shaving Tools and Perfumery;
Groceries, Hardware, QueeRsware, and cut
lery;
Carpets. Oilcloths. assorted, and every other
article which can be called for.
In conclusion we will say tn all. give rs a
call before purchasing elsewhere. and we vii!
show Won that Goods at.d will be sold chea-
per in Parkviile. than any other town above st.
Louis.
~ Particular attention given to orders from
Kansas Territory. and Merchants may find it
to their iEtcrcs; to purchase from US.
ASPLING. STEVENS CO.
parkviile, Mo. = If.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-07
HOUSE.

MONDAY Morning, July 80, 1855.
The journal was read and approved.
Mr.. Stringfellow introduced a concur
rent resolution, asking the opinion of the
District Attorney in relation to the legality
of the act locating the temporary seat OF
government at the Methodist Mission, and
whether or not the laws passed by the
present Legislature will be legal, and also
requesting said attorney to present the
question before the supreme court at its
next session.
The resolution was passed by unani-
mons vote of the members present.
Mr.. Matthias from the committee on the
judiciary, reported bill to regulate the au-
thentication of deeds &c., with amendments
and recommends their passage.
Also an act in relasson to commons, with
amendments, and recommended its pas
sage.
Mr.. Waterson, from the committee on
education, reported in favor of bill appro-
priating certain funds for the support of
common schools.
Mr.. Kirk, from the committee on roads
and highways, reported in favor of bill
to establish a ferry at Delaware.
On motion os Mr.. MCGEE, the bill was
referred to the committee on the judiciary
Mr.. Anderson, introduced resolution
defining the duties Of the door.keeper-
adopted.
Mr.. Marshall, introduced a resolution
defining the duties of the committee on
printing; the public printer and the sar-
geant-at-arms
Mr.. Anderson withdrew his resolution,
defining the duties of the committee on
printing: the public printer and the sar-
geat-at-arms.
Mr. Anderson withdrew his resolution,
with the proviso, that Mr.. Marshall shall
insert the door-keeper instead Of the sar-
gant-at-arms.
After a very pleasant and mirthful dis
cussion between Messrs. Anderson, Sting
fellow, Matthias and yveddle, the resolu-
ton was read and adopted.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-07
MONDAY, July 80. 1856

MONDAY, July 80, 1856
CoUNcIL.-The Council met pursuant
to adjournment
Mr.. Grover introduced bill entitled an
"act 10 regulate wills" which was red the
first and second time, and referred to the
committee on the judiciary.
A message from the House by Mr.. Lyle,
chief clerk, giving information of the ac-
ton of that body upon sundry measures.
Mr.. Eastin moved to take upthe concur
rent resolution from the House, calling up
on the District Attorney of the Territory to
give his opinion whether the session Of the
Legislative Assembly at the Shawnee
Methodist Mission is legal 1t was accor-
dinghy taken up, read the first and second
time, and adopted.
Mr.. Donaldson, introduced bill enti-
tied ''an act to establish Territorial road
from Westport Mission, to Marysviae, in
Kansas Territory: which was read first
and second time. and referred TO the com.
mittee on roads and highways.
Mr.. Richardson introduced. bill enti-
tied 'an act for opening and keeping in re-
pair roads and highways: which was read
the first and second time and referred to
the committee on highways.
Mr.. Strickler presented resolution for
the appointment of-a~joint committee to
memorialize Congress on the subject of a
grant of a quater section of land in fee sim
pie Of land to each person who settled in
Kansas Territory in the years 1854, and
1855, which was adopted. The Presiden
appointed Me- ssrs. Strickler and Cofiey
the committee on the part Of the council.
An act to locate the Territorial road
from Atchison, ,Kickapoo,and Leavenworth
via &c., to intersect the Santa Fe road at
or near One Hundred Ten. Read first
and second time, and referred 10 the COM
mittee on roads and highways.
An act to regulate marks and brands in
the Territory of Kansas-.read first and
second time and referred to the committee
on agriculture.