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Kansas weekly herald., 1855-07-21
VOLUME I---NUMBER 45.

lords of two several families, met together
for the purpose of a final copfab. They
were intended movers. Tired of East
Mississippi, and afflicted with that singular
mania of which some men are possessed to
follow several hundred miles two-wheeled
ox-cart and solitary yoke of bullocks, in
quest of dream-land, they had determined
upon emigrating, one to Alabama, the 9TH
er to Texas. Ofcourse, then, the meeting
was an affecting one, invested with all the
solemnity Of an eternal severance. We
shall call one Dick, and the other Obadiah,
merely for the sake of distinction, and not
desiring to make public their real names.
After some random conversation, Dick
pulled out his knife, opened it, and COM
msnced industriously whiting, as preliini-
nary to a suggestion of unusual gravity.
1t was large, round, venerable log on
which they were seated-Dick at one end.
Obadiah at the other-'sin jux.taposition,"
as Gov. Foote would say. Obadiah no.
ticed the gesticulatory movement, and
pricked his ears for the ingress of something
pathetic. At last, Dick, after reducing the
timber to little hillock of chips, remaked
to Obadiah that he had something of avery
delicate nature to talk about. $50 ahead"
said Obadiah, with an encouraging ear
nestness.
And thus Dick commenced: "Y ou know,
OBJ, that me and my wife have got to git
tin doing very badly. Sal, some how or
other, kinder slants from me of late days,
and thought, as was gwine to Texas, and
you to Yalabam, that would offer to swap
you my tiger for yours. But see here,
| Ob., aUon't giUe boot!''
After pause, in which many a thought
passed rapidly though the mind of Obadiah,
he answered:
| "Well, Dick don't know but what III
do it. But you see, now my Poll is purifier
than your Sal, and you know she is youn-
ger critter by twelve long years. Now,
Dick, old fellow, how would you like to
trade a yung and likely filly for an old
breken-winded and homely horse, and get
no boot2'
The argument was clincher, and Dick,
though reluctant to acknowledge it, mani
festly felt it's force. After much further
parleying, it was agreed between the faith
less Benedicts that Dick should take Oba-
diah's wife, and Obediah Dicks, upon these
conditions: that the former should give the
latter, in the way of boot, a coD and calf,
two goats, an old shot gun and an or bell i!
The treaty of exchange was ratified ac-
coraingly, and Salw to "Yalabam' and
Poll to Texas. The respective children of
the mothers remained with their respective
fathers, and thus were favoed with that Pc
culiarrelation, a step-mother by process Of
s,capping.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-07-21
Presidential Fam.

The following correspondence we find
in the Baltimore American, with the re-
mark that it may possibly be a burlesque:
New YoRK, 1856.
To the Hon. Horace Greeley:
SIR: The undersigned having been ap-
personal admirers in New York, to sound
you in reference to your opinion on affairs
in general, with view of nominating you
for the Presidency of the United States,-
that it may be known what course you
would pursue in the event of your eleva-
ton to that high Office, respectfully solicit
your views, and have the honor to be
Yours, &C.,
James G. Bennett, William H. Duke
James W. Webb, William B. Astor,
James Brooks, William C.. Bryant,
James w. Barker, William e. Burton,
Henry ]. Raymond
Mr.. Greely's accepting reply is rather
broad In some parts, but the following para
graph is pretty well done:
Gas should give no dinner parties, or
hold any levees, would hire furnished,
lodgings, and convert the Presidential man.
sion into an emigrant boarding house. The
Capitol grounds should be planted with car
rots and eabbages; and considerable sum
might be realised by selling off all the ships
of the Navy, and disposing of their arma-
ments to the old junk shops for old iron.
As to tariff, my views are moderate.
would not insist on an odualofeDs duty Of
more than five thousand per cent. By this
msans, coffee and tea might be raised to
great advantage In hot houses; and, by cut
ting down the useless trees in our parks,
and planting morous multicaulis in their
stead, the United States might raise all the
silk needed by their wives and daughters.
The Sabbath shall be strictly observed; no
letters shall be written or sent by mail on
that day; andI think that, by tine assistance
Of Proof. Mapes and Solon Robinson, some
scientific method may be discovered where
by trees and other vegetables may be pre-
vented from growing on that day, and good
srong food gates erected at the mouth OF our
harbors to prevent the tide flowing in and
out on Sundays, whereby day ofabsolute
rest may be secured.
s'As to the foreign policy Of my admins
tration, l should insist on the restoration Of
the independence of Poland, Hungary and
Jerusalem; the Turks shall govern Turkey,
the Italians Italy, and the Irish Ireland, and
the Greeks Greece; but our own country,
gentlemen, shall be free to the whole world
to come here and do as they please, pro.
vided they don't drink.
am, gentlemen,
Yoais simply, ssas
HORACE GREELEY.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-07-21
our who1e Country-,
LEAVENWORTH. K. T. JULY 21, 1866.
T He RAIN
Heigh ho! the rain!

Heigh no! the rain!
The wildimpetuous rain -
Hear how it raves at my window pane !!
Hurrying down with mad eommotion,
Mad as the din of a storm lashed ocean
Sweeping the mountains, pelting the plain
Heigh no the wild impetuous rain!
Heigh hol the rainl
The chilling querulous rain!
Hear hsw it scoids at my window pane
See on the boughs that are we'll nigh break'g
Hundreds of leaves in their terror shaking,
Seeming to murmur this sad refrain
Heigh no the chiding, querulous rain.
Heigh hot the rainI
The pleading, pitiful rain
Hark! how it sighs at my window pane!
Type of a breast that is full of sorrow,
Signing for peace in brighter morrow,
Signs that are uttered too oft in vain
Hsigh no! the rain!
Heigh no! the raini
The weary, desolate rain
Hark! how it sobs at my window pane
Sobs like child that has lost its mother,
And never, never can find another
To love and cherish like her again
Heigh no! the weary, desolate rain!
Heigh no the raini
The dainty delicate rain
Hear how it taps at my window pane
gratefully sweet ike Loves molst hngers,
Laid on brow where fever fingers,
Drip the cool sounds on my heated brain
Heigh ho the dainty, delicate rain!
Heigh no the rain!
The lovely, musical raini
Hear how it chants at my window panel
flushed is the tempest's petulant chiding,
Gently and gracefully ever 'tis gliding
Into a calm and beautiful stream
Heigh no the lovely, musical rain!
Heigh no |! the rain!
The ftful, vanishing rain!
Now it has ceased at my window pane
Through the torn edge of cloud just parted
See, one tremulous star has started,
Putting to silence my dull refrain
Heigh no! the ftful, vanishing rain!
CChicago Press.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-07-21
"A Enssaslv Tude.

It is more than moon ago, says the
Pauldng Miss Clarion, that two citizens
of this region-old, yet simple men-who
had long lived On adjoining ''sauats," as
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-07-21
Approved, March 8, 1855:

B@ A husband thus announces the de-
parture from his 'bed and board" of his
dearly beloved:
"My wife Anna Maria, has strayed or
been stolen. Whoever returns her will
get his head broke. As for trusting her,
anybody can do as he sees fit for as ]
never pay my own debts, it is not at all
likely that shall pay hers
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-07-21

Anthony Burns, the fugitive slave, is
about to study theology. He is now deliv-
ering lectures in Massachusetts,.
Kansas weekly herald., 1855-07-21

The following correspondence we find.
in the Baltimore American, with the re-
mark that it may possibly be burlesque ::
New YoRK, 1866.
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-09-03
BY TELEGRAPH.

WAsHINGroN, Sept. L.
Marcus @. Latham is appointed collector for San
Francisco vice Richard p. Hammond removed.
The deaths at Norfolk in last "a hours are Is; in
Portsmouth IA. The disease is assuming milder
form. A number of physicians ani nurses have
arrived from New Orleans.
PITTsBURG, Aug. 81.
The passenger train going west from Pittsburg
ran off the track, smashing one car, seriously in.
juring six passengers, and slightly iDuring four
No Southerners among those hurt. The train was
going at a very rapid rate.
River is falling with four feet three inches water
in the channel. r
LOUISVILLE, Sept. l.
The river is falling with 81 feet water in the
canal.
CINCINNATI, Sept /.
The -four market is heavier, but prices are not
lower; sales at SO; wheat 100; whiskey steady at
S44a345.
HALIFAX, Aug. 81.
Dispatches from Sidney say the Submarine Tele
graph cable was lost when 40 miles out. 1t was
insured for $4,000.
NEW York, Sept l.
Stocks are q trife better. Flour has declined
l2ialSa; sales at $3.50 for straight State; SOFA
S.75 for southern. Wheat trife lower; southern
white 195; is firm; pork is firm; lard is steady
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Francisco,s Hat and Cap Emporium.

The fsll style of hats was introduced by
Francisco on Saturday last, and for beauty and
symmetry stand unrivalled. Francisco has
been in the Eastern cities for several weeks
past, during which time he has not only posted
himself in all the late and new styles intro
duced, but has purchased large stock, embra-
cling every thing in the line OF hats, caps, DO,
&c; among his great variety of hats may be
found London Smoke, "BrogR Hungarian, |"
"Bropa and Pearl Albonis," &C., and those in
the greatest demand are the "5rODRest Of the
BroDn, which are going off ike hot cakes"
The ladies will find goods, rich and beautiful,
at this house, such as riding hats, children's
hats, Gaps, &c. Country Merchants are invi-
ted to call and examine the large stock of
goods, in the ware-rooms, suited to the fall
trade. Orders for hats attended to promptly
Using none but the best material in his man
ufacture, and employing the best workmen-
he fatters himself that he can suit the taste Of
the most fastidions.
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-09-03

EY- The Knoxville Register of the Both
ult., contains the following:
Nor DEAD.--It has been reported here for a day
or two, that Geo. Kinney, Esq, foater elect, for
the counties Of Jefferson, Hawkins, Hancock and
Greene, was dead. We learn this morning that
passenger from Greene reports that he Is not dead
but recovering from bis attack Of sickness.
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-09-03
LIVER Disease

Carer's Spanish Mixture remedy for liver disease,
and the number Of formidable evils connected with dis
organised state Of that organ, Is unrivaled.
Hundreds Of certificates from the highest sources Of per-
living in the city of Richmond va might be given Of
effected by Carriers Spanish Mixture. We have only
to refer the extraordinary of Samuel NJ Drink
Esq., of the firm Of Drinker Morris, Booksellers, Rich
mond, Va who cured by two bottles of Carriers Span
sh Mixture, after three years suffering from diseased liver
He says its action the blood wonderful better than all
the medicine he had taken and cheeny recommends
1t to ALL
ss* See advertisement In another column.
- +
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tsg- The Washington correspondent Of the Jour.

t%- The Washington correspondent of the Jour
nal of Commerce says Of Alvarez the revolutionary
leader of Mexico:
Alvarez is of the HIspano African race, and a
man OF considerable energy in bis way, but of no
capacity for government he viii probably be called
temporarily to power, in case of Santa Annals over
throw; but his government would not stand a week.
The Mexcano Texan revolution viii no doubt, un-
der such circumstances result in the speedy estab-
lishment Of new and independent Republic en-
braeng the Northern States.
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-09-03
SPECIAL NOTICES.
WILLIAM L. MORSELL,
DEALER IN
Dry and Sparkling Catawba,
NO. IS EAST THIRD STREET,
jy16-1y CINCINNATI, OHIO.
CINCINNATI, ONO.

Weak nervous depressed in Spirits and prey to innu
merabe mental as well physical evils the victim dys
pepsa is indeed object Of commseraii0n. Yet is abb
surd for him to despair We not how low, weak
and irritable he may be- the cordial properties of Hoo
land German Btters prepared by Dr. O. NJ jackson. Phil
adelphia, stronger than the many headed monster
which preyng upon his body and mind and If he chooses
to try them, we viii insure speedy cure.
See advertisement sepl-1m
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Nashville Academy Of Music.

This institution viii be opened for the reception
of pupils on Monday the 10th inst. Messrs. HISS
& WEBER respectfully request those who desire to
enter pupils to call during the ensuing week at No.
"a Vine street, between the hours of 10 and IL
O'Clock, A. H.
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-09-03

DIsTREssING.-We understand that Mr. Wade
N. Shaw came to premature death at Lynchburg,
last "Wednesday. We are Informed that he was
standing on the tongue ola wagon, to which four
mules were harnessed, when the team became
frightened and started to run, throwing him off and
breaking several of bis ribs besides crushing one of
his lungs. The diseased was young man of
promise, and was respected by all that knew him.
Fayetteville Observer 30h.
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-09-03

GRAPE CuLTuRE-Mr. CAMUsE, practical
winter from France, has been experimenting
for four years in the culture Of grape in this
State. His vineyard is situated about ten
miles from the city, on the Nolensville turn
Kike. Oar attention was called TO some speci-
mems of his vines and grapes on exhibition at
the Court House on Saturday. Mr.. @. has
practically, aud beyond doubt, demonstrated
the adaptedness of grape culture to our soil
and climate, and is prepared to show that this
important branch of horticulture can be prose-
cuted with great profit. He is prepared at
any time TO give Instructions and afford facili-
tiles to all who may wish to experiment. We
commend the subject TO the attention Of our
farmers. Most Of them have an acre or more
of rocky land, valueless for other purposes,
which is peculiarly valuable for growing the
grape vine. ..-----l-
BUnxrNe OF RnEENED BoSDs AND CouPoss.-
Within a few days past Che Commissioners OF the
Sinking Fund Of the Commonwealth Of Kentucky
have burned redeemed State bonds to the amount
Of SRI .7Ol 81, and coupons for interest paid on
State bonds to the omount Of Szl0,525, making IN
an sbe sum Of $685. is6 81, which has been paid with
IN twelve months past upon The public debt and IN
terest thereon.
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-09-03

Sickness AT BATON RoUGR.--Tbe Gazette Of
the 26th ult. says: ave are sorry to learn
chat there were quite number of new cases
of yellow fever yesterday. The disease,
though on the increase, we are told by our
physicians, yields readily to proper treat
ment.u
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-09-03

MEMPHIS SoHooLs-Dr. A. P. Merrill, an
old and highly esteemed citizen of Memphis,
and President of the Board of Visitors, has
accepted the Superintendency of the City
Schools of that place, at a salary of $500 per
annum. DIR. NJ. is said to be highly qualified
for the position.
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GnocERT TRADa.-Tho Cincinnati Gazette of

GROCERY TRApR-The Cincinnati Gazette of
Wednesday, says:
ssIn Sugar and Nolssses a further advance has
been established and tendency of prices is still
upwards. Stocks throughout the West are light,
and sales have been made within the last few days.
for Lexington KY, and New Albany, Ia, showing
that stocks at Louisville, where our merchants
made heavy purchases a short time since, are very
light. Our merchants are now making very large
profits and this is proving the best year for the gro
Gerry trade that has been experienced for tong
time. Coffee is also frmer and our advices
from Baltimore report stronger tone in the mar
ket there
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Morgan . Co.'S wholesale DRY Goods House.

On Saturday last, for the first time since its
comepletion, we took look through this large
and capaeious house, The building of itself,
towering as it does far above all others, is at
tractive, and speaks well for the real and per-
manent growth of our beautiful city. The
house has been constructed with a view to
furnish ample room for storing and displaying
whole interior of the building has been plan
ned and executed, with an eye single to COM
pleteness and adaptation to the general rou-
tire of business, in manner more perfect,
with less trouble both to buyer and seller,
than any similar ''institution" we have before
examined. The goods are all arranged in sys-.
tematic order, from higher to lower grades,
and each department of the mammoth estAb-
lishment is appropriated for different kind
of fabric, thus enabling the purchaser to make
his selections with ease and comfort and in an
expeditions manner. He passes from one de-
partnent to another, from one story to anoth
er, deposits his purchases in the bins as be
proceeds, and when through his goods are
gathered together" by porter, returned TO
the packing department and made ready for
shipment-aU Just as easy. The internal ar
rangemeuts for the preservation of fine white
goods from dust are excellentand appropriate,
rendering the labor of a salesman lghtin their
exhibition. Their present stock is large and
complete, embracing everything necessary to
make full selections from. They have collect
ed together as great variety of foreign and
domestic, staple and fancy goods as can be
found in any jobbing house in the eastern
cities. Their stock OF dress goods for ladies
and gentlemen viii attract particular atten
ton, while in the HEAVIER description of goods
will be found brands from the most approved
manufactures.
We have long since shown, to demonstra
ton, that our wholesale merchants in Nash |
vile can not only furnish our Country Mer |
chants with their stock of goods, at better |
advantage than by going east, but by buying |
here they make money by the opelation.-I
Many of our merchants are willing to dupli- |
cate any bill filled in the eastern cities, trans
portatien and exchange added. We therefore
say to our friends in the surrounding country, |
come and try our merchants and see what can
be done, believing, as we firmly do, they can
do no better elsewhere.
Without any disparagement- to the many |
active and energetic men among us, we can
not close this short and imperfect notice of
this business house-an ornament to the city |
have among us SAM. MORGAN, the protector
and hnildar nf this fine adi6ca
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wheat-The Railroad.

We have been politely furnished by our friend
Mr. J. H. Devereaux, With the following facts in
regard to the amount of wheat forward from the
depot at this place, by our Railroad. From June
9th to August 90, there were sent off g. 900 BUSH
els, which, at soc per bushel, would nett $4,000.
In addition to this large quantity has been sent for
ward from Thompson's station since the road was
opened TO that place; and good deal has found its
way TO Nashville by wagon, from this county few
miles north of this. 1t is safe to assume that more
than thirty thousand bushels have been sold in this
county, aud still it continues to come in, though
not so freely as it did awhile back.-FrsakIin Re-
viel1, 90.
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-09-03

BRAZILIAN SPEoTAoLEs.-M Mr.. J. II. Sem
mons, the proprietor of the celebrated Specta-
Giles, which have received such high common
dstions from our citizens, will be absent from
the city until the 10th inst Persons DESTROYS
of purchasing from him must await his return,
as he makes no agents.
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moNDAY MORNING, SEPT. 8.

For IEenf-A neat and pisasant Dwelling House in
Kirk Block opposite odd Fellows Hall, for the bal
ance Of the year Apply this ONCE to A. Nelson at
the City Hal.
The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-09-03

NEW ORLEANS, August 2s.-Cotton has declined
&c, but is active. $500 bales were sold to-day
New Mddling was worth from 90 %. The re-
cepts Of new Cotton to the present date have COM
prised 5000 bales, against 100 last year.
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l. o. o. F.-The called meeting of the G..
Lodge of /. o. o. F. of Tennessee met in this
city on Saturday. The only business trans
acted was to receive the resignation of T. T.
SMILEY, ESQ.,, G. r. to the G. L. of the United
States, and elect in his place W. S. MUNDAY,
Esq, of Gallatin.
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.OnFroS & ABBOTT, Cedar Street.-These
enterprising gentlemen are in receipt Of their
fall and winter stock of goods for gentlemen,
which they win take pleasure in making up to
order They also keep large assortment Of
ready made clothing on hand, to which they
invite the attention OF the public. At their
store,a gentleman's wardrobe can be supplied
with every thing needful.
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New CoTToN. - The magnificent steamer
Princess arrived at New Orleans on the 2Sth
nit, from Vicksburg, having on board 1876
bales of cotton, of the new crop, being the
largest load ever taken to that port before the
1st of September.
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TnE CRY SoHooIs,- The opening OF the
City Schools has been unayoidably deferred
until next Monday, owing to the difficulty in
preparing School Rooms. Up to Saturday
night the names of 1460 students were regis
tered, and the certificates issued.
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YELLOW FEVER. = The total number Of
deaths in New Orleans for the week ending
Sunday morning the 26th ult., was 491-357
from yellow fever.
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The late Mr.. Solomon Rothschild, of Paris, has
left fortune of e., 100000 sterling which win be
divided between his two nephews.
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FALL TRADE.
HATS. CAPS AND FUR GOODS ~
Pollard, PratheF & Smith,

4s5 Main Streets Louisville, ky.
INE made large addItons 70 ear nAnucturiax de-
w partmerts b. which supply friends With
better article q sood in our line shaa before, %
our own manufacture, and mech superior In style
aad quality gods boaght - q Jsbbsrs shs Eastern
cillea.
Oar PAIL STYLE DRESS HAT VII bc Car superior "a.
and a = eleg4nt style thsn any othsr sold.
Cur stock o. SOFT HATS embracing esery eeior quality
aadstEissl sysry large, and VII b sold a. sza-.-
mESs 4 Boy, WOOL usTs-ws have shs
1900 go a. be f,und IA any house 10 ne
CEioa-
We are dsleried sell gos - eHah customers and
prpr,pttime men chsapez tlen nryfas b. had o. enf
other hoase aud b "a exanlnalon u stock AZ III -
eonvfnced.
oar ssek 81 goods sor The Pan trade has besa sotsnuP
unAsr the Supervision he most experienced ana pfae-
tiaed manufacturers ne enty. We shaEate o1Lscts
10 sell every artclc ne "a kaelrF1 prizes ana tnaf-
znlss ne eaA,isy aad ssyls y b better aHgsp-4H
Sly SEALING PRESERVE CAEs AND JARS,
70 Arrive.
efsArI ee n re-elpt IN ~ ds sff qs44y ~ very
Superior and inr1iaebie 3efSeans frteerye tAns, ~
nisahlF nlnped r e1aFenience aea at-fapfss - ne
usnfs a llssse wshlng % preserve s ant Tsees.ss
its