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Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23

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Alderman
hstanding
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from the
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important
Of the
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two par
recently
rk Courts.
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nesln the
man who
flag un.
rted that
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the truth
c terms.
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put opposi-
DC the'oldest
Elvania, 10
Tania now
anufuctur-
1ears ago;
bfacture in
I'd Sweden
all Gcrna-
beIor aged
|he Roman
b. Cincin-
kon widow
caught at
|nner to q
ican move
Ptel, New
h is repre-
as a very
moon will
25, which
Puth Amer
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Fly walked
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Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23
Grsat .astrUcssos !.

HwIEG tn some very important business in
~ the south, the undersigned proposes to sell
one half or all Of his stock Of Drugs in the
town of Atchlson, Kansas Territory on very
reasonable terms. ANY person wishing to en-
gage in the Drug Business would do well to call
and examine NV stock. For further earticu-
lars inquire Of the undersigned at his store in
Atchisop, Kansas Territory.
n. C. ROSWELL.
sent 14th 1855 ATT
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23
eI-"Cieanliness is next to godline.

E"Cieanliness is next to godliness,
appears to be the motto in Wisconsin,
The Niles Enquirer records the good luck
of citizen of that village, who, while
bathing in the river. discovered. after an
Industrious "scrub'' of his person Of about
five minutes, pair of drawers which he
had lost two years before.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23
SNetu Aobertistnents,
Now is tIae time for


Nj u q Il a M -.
PROPOSALS will be received at the Office of
i the Clerk of the County Court for the coun.
ty of Calhoun, Kansas Territory, until the
Goth of October, for the
BUILDING OF A COURT HOUSE
in the town of Calhoun, in said County. The
bids will be received separately for the differ
ent parts of said work, to-wit:
One for the stone work one for brick work
one for carpenters work one for furnishing
lumber; one for plastering; and one for paint
ing.
The plan and specifications of said Honse
can be seen at said Office any time after the 18th
inst. The superintendent Of said building will
reserve to themselves the right Of rejecting any
bids, il they deem the same too high
Done by order of the Board of Commission
ers for said county of Calhoun, this LIST day of
October, 1885
VIM. L. KUYKENDALL, Clerk.
October %, I855.-2w
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23
\. w. MARrIS, g. C MARTIN
New York, st. Louis.
eyENs,safsOasfh Stock Of
CLoEHI I II G.
EAT NDUCEN ENTS.
New StyIes-.LOvv Prices.
Immense Store, Double its former size!

WyE have received and are now rsceiv' 'ne
w decidedly the largest ard most complete
STOCK OF CLOTHING.
Ever brought to this market Our goods have
been purchased at very low prices. and inainl-
factured for cash; we are therefore enabled to
offer tn our customers extra Inducements.
We have built large addition to our atore.
making il twice it's former size. We have alsn
made large skyiights 80 as to have an abund-
ance of light.
By the 18th of August. we will have opened
our entire stock ready for the GREAT RUSH
of fall trude.
We shall be most happy to sec our old friends
and customers. as also those who have never
bought of US before, TO whom We will show nnr
stock with pleasure, feeling confident that We
can offer them
ReSEcr Bargains
than any otb,.r house in the west our stock L
will be VERY LARGE and onr object is to
sell out clean to good men. and for CASH, we
are determined to SELL Low.
MARTIN & BRO.
aug 2S. Nos. land IL. H lin Stscst:
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23

EBA white dear was killed by a gen.
,leman residing on Black Cyprus, Texas,
about three weeks since. 1t is described
as being quite a curiosity - perfectly
white all over.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23

~ The details of the insurrection of
the natives (Soathals) } in Bengal against
the English authority. show that the move.
ment will be formidable. and its conse.
quences very serious.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23

EEyA A retail merchant in Buffalo says
that his business increased from Sll 600
to S37. 900 in single year. by adopting a
thorough system of advertising.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23

-Kossuth thinks that the prospects
Of peace are rather lessened than other
wise by the fall of the south of Sebas.o-
pol.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23

EJ-The last accounts froW China de-
scribe more settled state Of affairs, both
at Shanghae and Canton, communication
with the interior having become less diff
cult
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23

B@The Loudon (Va. Mirror COM
plans of the escape of slaves from that
county. and says that fifteen or twenty ne
groes have been missing within the last
month.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23

b1-The New York Medical Times,
for September, reports curious case OF
change of color Of the skin OF young man
from white to that of mulat,o.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23
-ATCHLSoN N
WE STON.
TRI-WEEKLY MAIL.

kN THE undersigned has contracted
S.sp>e to carry the Mail between the
szziSt-23 above named points, by the way
Of Iatan, in a two-horse Coach.
Will leave Atchison, X. T., every Tuesday
Thursday and Saturday at O'Clock p. M, and
arrive at Weston on same days in the evening.
Returning, will leave Weston every Wednes-
day. Friday and Sunday Mornings, at O'Clock
A. NJ, ard arrive at Atchison same day to din
ner. Fare each way. $l,7
Proprietors st. George Hotel. Weston. Mo-,
Agents. M. DICKINSON & BRO.
Contractors, Atchison.
Atchfson n. T. October 9, Is55-tf.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23

s@John Randolph said that preachers
and women ought not to dabble in poll.
tics.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23

ssS A suit has been commenced in the
Circuit Court against Passlnore William
son, for the value Of the abducted slaves
belonging to Mr. Wheeler.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23
sQUATTERs OF KANSAS:

VOU can always find at the PIONEER SroRE
i of Aspling, Stevens & Co., Parkville, Mo-,
Provisions of all kinds. Constantly on hand
and at the lowest figures, for Cash; Flour, Ba-
con, and general assortment OF Groceries.
Remember the place. A. s., ( Co.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23

nI-Z. Collins Lee, Know Nothing
candidate for Judge IN Baltimore, mari.
ed Catholic wife.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23

BG- Later INTEL igence from Norfolk
and Portsmouth state that the fever has
nearly disappeared.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23
RETS9ou8I
Atch1Son Ferry sS
,f@k
L. BuRsEs. mo sS6ss c. 4. niLLrox.


L. RuAsrs. mo s-sa c. n. xILL,ox.
THIS FERRY has been in successful oper-
l. ation since 1919; during which time il has
been the great crossing point for the Oregon,
Hannibal and Palmyra; there being State Road
directly through, and the latitude precisely tbs
same. Our boat is good one, and we have
plenty of hands engaged at all times, 70 work it
ER At the opening of Spring we shall have
hne nesy
STEAM FERRY EO.fT.
when ali can cross without detention. The
ferry landing is the best on the River there be-
ing at all times deep water from shore TO shore,
aud very narrow. Our banks have no wide
sand beach where stock can mire down, hein:.
dry at all times.
To the Enigrant to Kansas we say, this il
! the place to cross, as when here the distance
to other points in the Territory, is nearer than
| from crossing places above or below.
AtchieoR, Kansas Ter. Jan. % 1855.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23

DENNIS & EE~Is, g.w.Exp {. c. Dkss.s,
Fsyezse, bio. Kiekapco City, k-ss T.
DENNIS. LEWIS e. Co.,
nEiLERS IN General Mershandise, For
1warding and Comsnissica Merchants. Pro-
prietors ot Excelsior Steam Saw Mill, Kieks-
poo City.
Agency Of st. Louis Steam Planning hfiif,
Phenix Foundry, Todd's Min Furnishing
House, Plants Agricultural Wsrshouss.
aus, 2S-2n.
Excelsior Steam Saw Mfl1
IT AylNG completed our new steam saw
H mill, we are prepared to furnish any de-
lumber, or lath at reasonable rates. Terms
DENNIS, LEWIS & CO.
kickaPoo City, K, T., Aug. p, 1855. nzs
Territorial Agency.
A s Agents for Messrs. Vim. Wade & Co.'S
"A st. Louis Steam Planning mill, We furnish
at short notice
Ready .haas Hoases.
OF one, two and stsar rooms also, every do
scription of rough and dressed lumber. flooring,
sash, blinds, window and door frames, Of the
very best quality.
As Agen;s for Messrs. Eingsland & Fur,,u-
sous Pht.nix Foundry, st. louis, we furnishfh
steam Engines, Hose Powers, Pages
- Shiiu- dhu od6 tntliSy 4utcet1-
ers, Cob and Coru Crushsrs, and all kinda OF
castings.
As Agents for Messrs. C. s c. Todd & Co
We furnish--portabe Grain Mills of all sizee,
Boittng Cloths, leather and rubber Betting, and
every description OF mill furnishing goods.
AS Agents foE Mcss-s. VIVA. Plant & Co., we
furnisl-eSeFy description Of Agricultural I'M
plcments.
cwe also furnish Wagons, Carriages,
RussIes, and any other article of s.. Louis man.
afacture.
Terms and specifications nav be obtained by
calling on US. DENNIS, LEWIS & CO..
Forwarding and Commission Merchants.
kickapoo City, L. T., Aug. 22- aug2s.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23

LoGAEspoaT. Ind, June 9th, 1855.
Messrs. o. J. Wood & Co--<ients Yours
of the 18th is just received. Enclosed please
find $50 90, it being the amount for hair restor-
atiye. have sold it all.
If you choose you may send me six dozen
worked miraies in this place. Isold man six
81 bottles who was bald, and it brought new
hair out all over his head.
Yours very respectfully.
W. H. GRIDLEY.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23
TO THE TxADyEs
HENRY HoLDEN-LooK HERE.

HENRY H0LDEN-LO0K HERE.
MRS. Julia e. Holden left Columbus,
Ixl Ohio. few weeks since, after writing to
her husband, HENRY HOLDEN, that she would
meet him at Leavenworth. Kansas Territory.
On arriving at Leavenworth, she found her let
ter in the Office and her husband gone. He was
at Dswson's, in Leasenworth county, when last
heard from. All the papers in the Territory
will please notice this, that husband and wife
may speedily be united. Her address will be
Fleavenworth City. 31-tf
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23

e0- An OK gall viii Sc, any color.
cotton or WOODEN.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23
JOHN DONEPHAN,

A TTORNEY AT Law, Weston No., con-
IA tinues to practice his profession at Weston,
md win attend the adjacent Courts in Kansas
Territory. Elf.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23
STE.f.M FERRY EO.fT
S1'E.E.zf S.FEE.-.NKLL.

I AN now erecting in Atchison, Steam Saw
Mill. of the very best kind; which will no
completed by the first of March. After that
time shall be able to supply the citizens Of
Kansas with all kinds Of lumber, at as low
price as any other Mill in the Territory.
EEi wish to purchase 10000 Saw-logs. for
which will pay the highest price, in Cash or
anv kind of lumber
.2tf GRAFTON THoMASoN.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23
TUTT AND BAKER,
Farm for &0Ee.

FARM for Safe.
TIME undersigned offers for sale his Farm.
i containing 160 acres. The Improvements
are good Dwelling House and all necessary
out Houses. This farm lies one half mile from
the Missouri River, three miles from Atehisnn
in Kansas Territory, and two miles from the
Lake Mill. The land not in cultivation is COW
cred with the heaviest kind of Timber.
ANY person wishing to purchase will find tbs
terms to suit, by calling on the subscriber g.
the farm; or at the Office Of Squatter so..l
eign.
Near the line of Platte and Buchanan
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23

EJ-The weather here is very cold.--
Snow fell last night some two inches deep
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23

A TTORNEY AT Law, will attend 70 any
Abusiness of his profession. Office as Donf-
phan. Kansas Territory.
c. have the instructions Of the Prs-emp-
tic law, also instructions to Registers and
Receivers. y.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23
TEMOTHY SCANI<AN.

u RICK MASON AND PLASTERER, offers
Il } his services 70 the citizens of Atchison,
and feels confideat that he can give entire satis-
faction to any who may employ him, in either
CT the above occupations. Can alwa,s be
found IT HOME OR AT WORK. sttf
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23
GINS, GENS!: GEINS,.!

GUNS! GUNs!! GgIES.m
W7OOLFOLK s. CO., have just received q
w splendid lot of Guns of the very finest
finish. and made by the best manufacturer in
the United States. Those in want Of good
Guns had better call on us soon: as they sell
rapidly.
Platte City. Mo. '1H.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23
West - .Me.asAon.

COR. SECOND AND FRANCIS sTs..
ST. JOSEPH. NO.
HAvE in store the following named articles
i l. which they offer to the trade cheap for
IS hhds N o sugar $50 bbls rec.i'd whisky
25 bbls Clarified de 100 hlf do do do
80 do Powder do So bbls old bourbon do
20 do Crushed do 30 hf do do do do
| 10 hhds Refined do 10 do do rye do
$50 bags Rio Coffee IS bbls esgnae brandy
~ do Java do 20 hlf do do do
| 10 do Mocha do hbIs UoIiand ~in
70 70 eot's grass rope 10 do pure peach brandy
oo oo aoz ped cords cssks i'm. port wine
! ~ ~ 10 PioW lines 10 bbls malaga do
| ~ Sois sasn cord or casks fine brandy
d oois reooiied motas-o bbls fine old whisky
| scs 90 boxes assorted candy
40 hif obls do do Is do fine crackers
70 do beicher's do 10 do prunes
so kegs sugar house do25 dog Preston and Mer-
100 do Carolina tar riil's yeast powders
| 25 bbls do do 10 do Rabbits do
so do kanawhs salt 10 bbis picked herring
/ 500 sacks do 80 boxes star candles
100 bags assorted shot 25 gross velvet corks
| 90 do buck do 30 dog painted buckets
5 kegs bar lead 100. 600 percuss;an caps
10 100 rs rs wrapping paper - Loo kegs asst nails
100 large kettles asst 8 g asst castings
$50 bxs Malaga raisins.i26 boxes cheese
casks Carolina rice - bbls vinegar
| loo eois lime 100 boxes mani tobacco
IS bxs Imp and C tea10 boxes ginger brandy
-sUxD xDRIEs.-
s, ne.Iins, mackeral, Mustard. soda, starch,
10dnsa, no salmon, shaa, Pepper sauce, katchup,
nmn..ensa, sasdines, Nntmegs, cloves.
1ies, P,e IIaus, Batting, soda crackers,
! nT,us, lug. " "athuts Itckins. stoneware,
| r.I, cream nuts Wash boards. tubs,
tfiberts, hgs, prunes. Wooden ware. brooms.
Raisins, <ante, currents Willow and cane chairs
Citron, maearoni, Children's wagons.
/ Champaigns, port wine. Butter crackers. cirrsrs
Madeira wine, eoFdials, Playing cards all kinds
Asst pickles, preserves, Matches, blacking, lie.
| Also. iron, nails, castings, buggy springs
axies and boxes. e3eLU
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23

Atcn1sOn, AamSSs EcFfItOry.
uAyiNG praeticed medicine in the West
IL for many years, and understanding thor
oughly the diseases Of the country, offers his
services to the citizens OF Atchiscn and yieini-
iy. Will always be found at the Drug Store of
Ewell l. Dykes, when aot professionally en-
gagged.
Atchisoa, K T, Aug, 1855. .2ey
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23

SADDLE AND HARNESS
II q IA u fa q & . ~ ".
T KEEP always on hard, and viii SSA
i make to order, anything in my line, g. -
on the shortest notice. Give me cali and
will give you satisfaction.
JOHN ROBERTSON.
s37-tf Atchison City, K. T.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23

The undersigned, Rev. j. X. Bragg. is min
lister in regular standing. and pastor of the Or
thodox Church. at Brookfeld. Massachusetts,.
He is gentleman of considerable influence,
and universally beloved.
Copy WM. DYER.
BRooKFIELp, Jan. 12th, 1855.
Prof Wood-Dear Sir Having made trial
OF your Hair Restorative, it gives me pleasure
to say that its effect has been excellent in re-
moving inflammation, dandruff, and constant
tendency to itching, with which have been
troubled from my childhood, and has also re-
stored my hair, which was becoming gray. to
its original color. have used no other article,
with anything like the same pleasure and prof
it. Yours truly,
L K BRAGG
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23
xTCHIsoN, OCTOBER %, ie05.

q. POST, Esq.,, is aa.nosl.eG ss; 10 act !, ;s ;s
} AGENT for the "Squa'''' '0' -
he City of st. LOUIS.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23

ATGHiscs, a. !.
UTILL give prompt attention to all business
w entrusted 20 hiss e,r-.is Atchison ami sd-
joining counties. s...s'. is3o-iy.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23
L. BURNS AND BROTHERS.
General Dry Goods Merchants,
DEALERS m PRoDUcE.

DEALERS In PRODUCE.
II AVE constantly on hand large variety
Ii OF merchandise of all kinds at the most
reduced prices, embracing everything in the
line of Dry Goods, Hardware and Cutlery and
Tools, Queensware and Glassware, Iron Cas-
tings and Nails, Groceries, Liquors, Boots and
Shoes, Hats and Caps.
Liquors all the time at st. Louis cost
WAsrED-Any quantity OF Hemp, for
which we will pay the highest price.
Weston, Mo. s1tf.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23
R. n. DAVENPORT,

II. NJ. DAVENPORT,
PHYSICIAN, Salt Greek Valley. Kansas
L Territory; can be found st the store OF ii.
P. Riveiy, near Salt Greek bridge. '16.
ETEAS-A aTge lot Of various brands, at all
i prices AsPLIN@, STEVENS & CO.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23
n. J. IRELAND,

rs prepared to do any kind of work, n his
l. line Of business in as good style, and a.
reasonable rates az any man in the Territory
Atchisen, h 7. eff.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23
PIONEER SALOON.


2 STILL keeps at the old stand, ~
"a corner of Ferry and Levee SITS, SNfe/
q stock Of choice Liquors. Wines, ~
Cigars. Fish, Oysters. Sardines, Cheese, Crack
ers. &c. always OH hand.
c. expect in a short time to be in nv large
nel. building. now nearly finished. where I
shall be happy to see my old friends and the
public generally.
GEORGE MILLION.
1ttchison. K. T. .itf.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23
". +. DYER,

At ERCHANT, has always on hand COM
w pietH assortment or -. c-eries and Pro-
visions at his .o.,fe IN Salt Greek sa,::y. Kan
sas Territory. ..siu.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23
sUNDRIES.

sUNDRIES.
4 5 Cooking and Parlor stoves;
Il ITO joints extra pipe and elbows,
40 Kegs assorted nails;
100 dozen chains, assorted sizes;
Axes. broad-axes, picks, spades, shovels and
all other kinds of hardware and cutlery for sale
low. 1911 STEPHEN JOHNSTON.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23
: HEADEEY AND nAKER.

A TTORNEYS AND COUESELORE At
II Law, Platte City 5fo. VIII attend to
any business which may be entrusted 70 them
IN the Courts Of Plate, Ciar, Buchanan. 5sa
tss eoaSts ef Kansas Territory.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23
GIFT ENTERPRISES.
$4,000
xas Gifts fOs. fEse People !
First Great Distribution in Parkville.
EVERY TICKET DRAWS A PRIZE!
NO 8lankSs

TINE managers take great pleasure in Offer
l. ing, to their thousands patrons, the follow
ing valuable and magnificent
GIFT ENTERPRISE:
At the same time assuring our friends and the
public that there is no HUMBUGGERY con-
nected with the transaction. Prizes to be dis
tributed first Of September or soon as the
9,OOO Tickets are Sold.
e. The price OF the ticket is but ONE
DOLLAR.
Read attentiveiy the following list Of brauti-
full and costly gifts, which will be distributed
by committee Of ten persons, selected by the
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23
LAST CALL BUT ONEi

LAST CALL But ONEl
A LII PERSONS indebted to Aspiing & Stew
IA ems or AspIing, Stevens 4 Co., on las,
years account, or BY note, are respectfully re-
quested TO call and settle the same Immediately.
as further indulgence will not be given. Any
accounts or notes not settled by the frs. OF Ar-
gust will be pat into the hands of the proper
officer for collection.
ASPLING & STEVENS.
.23-f ASPLING. STEVENS & Co.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23
Rorg is re-
e Of the
handful of

recently
|rk Courts.
BE Of the
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23

TUST RECEIVED by steamer David Tatum,
y and for sale at very lowest st. Joseph prices:
SO bbis rectifed Whisky;
25 do copper distilled do;
& do superior Brandy;
Monongahela and Bourbon Whisky; Port,
Claret, and other wines.
Preserves, sauces, lemon syrup, pickles, o<s-
ters, sardines, etc, by package, dozen or retail
s31-y STEPHEN JOHNSTON.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23
STRAY NOTICE.

@--7 SIExAH 4 AUE1CEs
HNAKEN up by the undersigned, iiv- FS1.zS
i ing near Atchisou. Kansas Ter 49,
ri;ory. one woke of STEERS One A-.
steer is nearly white, with black marks, and
branded on the left hip with a l. The other
steer 10 red. marked with under bits in both
ears.
The owner, by proving property and paying
charges, can have the same.
SAMUEL DIXON.
Atchison, K. T., June, 1855. s23Aw
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23
=. xEuLER. M.D.

CTILL tenders his professional services TO
- the citizens of Istan. and adjacent country.
Feeling grateful for the liberal patronage hith-
srto extended TO hin, he solicits continuance
Of the same.
Iatan No. sid.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23
wANTED. wANTED.I

I WILL pay the highest market price in cash,
= for all sorts of vegetables, such as potatoes,
cabbage, beetes, turniHs, &c. Also for eggs,
butter, chickens, oats and corn. Persons hav-
ing the above articles for sale will do well in
bringing them to me, at the Atchison House. .
sept. Is, 1855. tt. O. B. DICKINSON.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23

Agents wanted in every town in Upper Mis-
souri, and Kansas Territory. Persons wishing
to purchase tickets, can do so by applying to
or addressing SUMMERS l. STEPHENS.
Parkviile. Mo.
ET Tickets in the above Enterprise can be
had at the Drug Store of
EWELL & DYKES.
s2s I'd Atchison, L. T.
Squatter sovereign., 1855-10-23
A. E. MAYHEW.

Furniture, Mattresses, Chairs, sc
lust RECEIVED large lot Of bedsteads
= tables wash-stands, chairs, WORK stands
mattresses. STEPHEN JOHNSTON.
The Nevada journal., 1855-05-18
Aal all the Mining Region
Forth of II CIV a and Ha - ulcriIlc :
. atex IT otlce.

ry,D ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.-Know We
n That the undersigned, jeremiah Tucker, George X.
Narren :. : Hussey. A. Rogers, T. W. ColbIrn. and
Company, di locate by due notice, Canal for mining
and oil er purposes, in the County OF Placer and state
California. the eth of June A D. 1854, ~ which tim
they did claim all the waters # the North Fork Of the
American River together with all the waters of Blue
Canon Creek at and above the junction Of Greek
river With the right erect the requisite dam or dams
On .a,I streams. Sufficient to I'll ditch humc with
S.rh water of the following dimensions tc-wi; Five
Feet deep Three Feet in width the botcm and Sever
Feet wide the surface; with grade for said ditch on
fame of not than Twelve Feet the nile They
also claim all the waters OF the tributaries Of said River
and eek ntersectng said ditch and fune the pur
pose conducting the same by said Ca nal and lateral
br4nches along the ridge between Bear and American
Rivers and furnishing the following and other nnjpg
localities which such Ctna may command Will, water
viz: Lost Camp, Huo Canon Hill. Hogs Back Green
Valley Dutch fht, Mountain Springs Gopher Town
Secret Town Illinois Town, &c &c. The name of said
Canal is THE PLACER COUNTY CANAL COMPANY -
all persons hereby notified tr-spass upon
the rights and privileges of said Company being the
first claim made and located for The of said waters
and right OF way for the s;ims.
The construction OF said Canal will be commenced in
onformity With the survey begun February 9th A. D.
$50 without unnecessary delay, upon the opening Of
lpriIg.
Mountain Springs, near Gopher Town. Placer county,
February 9th. 1855.
: JEREMIAH TUCKER, G. H. WARREN,
S. S. HUSSEY A. ROGERS,
7. w. COLPURN & CO. 42-3n