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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-10-06

II is reported that Gov. SHANNON
remarked at Franklin the night after
some of the boys groaned at his ex penss
in this place. and of which circumstance
we SO cordially disapproyed, that he wa,
never 50 grossly insulted in his life, al.
though he had passed through several
exciting political campaigns when party
feeling ran very high. Did he recollecl
at the moment the little incident which
occurred at Chillieothe. O., in 1910, af-
ter delivering stump speech against
Gen. HARRisoS. denouneing him in IN.
measured terms. calling him an old
granny, a petticoat hero, &c?
1t is said the ladies. moved by his stir
ring eloquenee on that occasion, waited
upon the Goyernor-he was then Cover
nor of Ohio-and made very appropri-
ate speech. thanking him for his services
in stripping the old hero of the honors
which he had assumed TO earn in 50 ma
ny well-fought battle, and as an indi-
cation of their appreciation they pre-
sented him bundle containing the eyi-
dence of their regard. Gov. S., it is
said, received it, and thanked the fair
donors heartily for this mark Of their
esteem. the beautiful speech which had
accompanied it; and, unrolling the bun
die that he might show his auditors the
noble present-no doubt supposing it his
country's fag-it was spread out before
them, when, 10! red flannel petficoot
made its appearance! The ladies Of
Ohio must blush for their sisters even at
this late date, and we feel mortified and
Inundated as journalist to allude to it,
and would not. had it not been for the
Governors excessively treaeherous mem
OTU.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-10-06
We Deny the Righ. to Hold Slaves.

We Deny the Right 70 Hold Slaves.
"Slavery is an abridgment of the
natural rights of man, and cannot exist in
the absence of positive municipal law"
There is no "positive municipal law in
Kansas Territory authorizing the exist
anee of slavery here, hence it cannot
exist by right of law. Ii is violation
of the express volume of revelation
which commands us to 'do to others as
we would have others do to us - hekee
it Is in violation of the revealed law
1t is in violation of mems natural ideas
of right plain usurpation of power,
hence should be treated as not existing
either by the natural, moral, revealed or
municipal law of Kansas Territory. but
an infringement upon each. Those who
presist in holding their fellows in bond
age, contrary to their will, should be
punished for false Imprisonment, and
suffer the penalty for-such an offense.
From the above it viii be seen that We
do not recognize the authority of the
mock Legislature, lately in session at the
Shawnee Mission as body legally au-
thorized to enact laws. Their "Act to
punish offences against slave property" "
we utterly spit upon; and in defiance of
the 18th Sec. of said act we haze written
and printed, and shall continue to write.
print and circulate in this Territory that
1t is not right to hold slaves in Kansas
Territory. and We challenge prosecu-
ton under the law.-tf.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-10-06
Nasa saaaa1

Territory, and shall possess the qualifca-
tons hereinafter prescribed. shall De en-
titled to vote at the first election: Pro-
vidsd, That the right of suffrage and
of holding Office shall be exercised only
by citizens of the United States and
those who shall have declared on oath
their intentions to become such, and
shall have taken an oath 70 support the
Constitution of the United States, naffi
the provisions Of this act !: ARd prosided
.fuftisr, That no officer. soldier. seamalt
or marine, or other person in the Army
or Navy of the Uniled States. or attach
ed to troops in the service of the United
STATES, shall be allowed to vote or hold
Office in said Territory. by reason OF be-
ing on service therein.
The boundaries of districts and pre-
cincts shall be as defined ia the election
Proclamation of the Governor of the
Territory of date 10th March, 1855,
and where new precincts are created the
voters shall deposit their ballots at the
polls nearest to which they may reside.
Signed by nearly all the quaGiedyoters
of Kansas Territory.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-10-06
James Christian.

A TToRNEY AND COUNSELOR AT Law
II Lawrence. kansas Territory. viii attend
promptly 70 all business entrusted 70 hiscarc in
The various Courts Of the Territory Having an
experience of some years as lawt er in the Soutl
aud West, and being familiar Hith the Pre-
eInption laws, he fatteTs himself that he can
give entire satisfaction 20 all who may favor
BIN with their patronage IN obtaining pfe-emp-
ton to lands, collection of debts and ia getting
radrsSs for bloody noses.
Reference may be had TO Silas Price & Co.
Hamilton Finnsy. Clerk of Circuit Court, Hon.
John Cummins, Jndgeof County Conrt, and z.
L. T. Peyton, Esq, Harrisonville, No.; Samuel
f1ks. and JamesC Walker, E<qrs., Blooming
ion, Illinois; Hon. William Eoryell, Joel How
ard, Esa.. csrliss, Ky., William Tesh, Eso., and
John Danyer. Esq, Aliseheny City, Pa.
Aug. IL, 1885.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-10-06
Hurra for the Vegetables |!

-NsHE subscriber would inform those Of the
L inhabitants Of Lawrence and vicinity ig-
norant of the fact, that he has actually sue
ceeded in obtaining supply Of most kinds Of
ant-scorbut.c articles of diet. which he offers
for sale at his NEW PROVISION STORE, No.
Is Massachusetts street. He IS now ocsirols OF
proving TO all concerned, that il is far more
stsealthy to live on vegetables than ON Ineat-of
course from perfectly disinterested motives. He
has made arrangements for the running Of
teams regularly to the Mother country. 70 that
he hopes to be able to keep on hand constantly
enough ofthe articles calculated to regae the ap-
petiies Of the people, 70 atone for the long ab-
senee from the market of almost every thing but
Missouri pork.
~ For sale rs above SrPEgRISE FLoUR and
superior SEED WHEAT, at tho lowest market
prices. c. STEARHS.
Lawrence, Sept. 8, is55.-sm.
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The Movement with the Peopie.

Reports come to US from every part o.
the Territory asserting that the people are
all alive for the State Constitution move.
ment. The sickness in many localities
viii make the vote much smaller than il
would have been under other circumssan.
ces, nevertheless it viii be fair express,
ion of opinion. We presume polls vii
be open in every precinct, although the
notice of the election has been short
much shorter than was desirable. Many
pro-slavery men are entering with hear
and soul, in some sections. into the move.
ment. knowing that Free State Consti.
tuition viii bethe result butpreferring Law
and order to anarchy.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-10-06
The Hotel.

The hotel, which is being erected by
by the Emigrant Aid Company. has re-
ceiyed the name of "FREESrArE HoTEL, -
which term it win be recognized here
after. It will be, when finished, the best
building in the Territory. and probably
will be for long time. The roof is fin
ished. as are the first and second floors.
The partitions are being put up. and the
windows in. Its hoped it viii be ready
for tenant IN the course of six weeks,
probably not sooner. The building is
greatly needed, and will have good In
tluence on the town. and upon emigration
into the Territory.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-10-06

A FINE selection of School and Miscellaneous
IL Books are kept for sale at tie ofiee Of the
Herald n Freedom, among which are The Hero
ines OF History, Heroines OF the CTasEdas, Fox s
Book of Martyrs, PeTii0Ds Adventures OF Tray
cicrs, Farm and Firesde, CTliiss IN the Aeditcr-
Ianean, Hurry Graphs, People Have Net, Rural
letters. Fun Jottings, Autographs for Freedom,
Great Cities of the World, Frank FrceTnan's Bar
Der Shop, Mirror of tbs ssnI, Antiquities of
Western New York, SigDers or the Declaration,
Army of the United States, Geographical Ilisto-
~ of New York, Pocket and qnasto Bibles. DE.
Also, large supply Of Toy Books Tor children.
We have also very superior article of Fools-
cap and Letter Paper. Pens, Penho.ders. Black
Writing Fluid, adhesive Envelopes. Faber's Pen
els, &c. i. IL. BtsUYk & 60.
LAwnEKcE, Fob. 3, is55.-tf
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-10-06
City Lots and Farm claims.

TTPON the argent solicitation of several friend.
~ have determined upon giving some porticr i
oi my attention for the future 70 the sale OF CITY
LOTS a4d FARM CLAIMS. 1'hose haviIa.
either lots or claims they wish TO dispose Of by
furnishing me with description Of their loci-
ton. advantages, and p,iee. will find rcad,
purchaser.
1Ilsve several very desirable farm claims ..
my disposal, situated near the city of Iagienee
on which sundry improyements have been MADE
Also several ci.y lots and iufeIcsts IN this aiid
neighboing towns. u. ". BROWN.
Lawrence, Sept. /, '55.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-10-06
Indian War.

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons that
~ they must not pass through the Shawnee
Reserve, as travelling through that Reserve is
now attended with the utmost danger. from star
vaton or otherwise. unless they call at tho Hotel
lately erected by TIE subscriber, and ELL their
stomachs with all the luxniies and esculents of
the season. Travellers can stay all night if they
choose; can bring their families along and stay u
week if they prefer. and get too fat to leave un-
less they tighten their pockets of gold and taFe
in exchange dry goods groceries, hardware, OF
other merchandise, of which the subscriber has q
great variety in his store attached to said Hotel
TO be found at Wakarusa, one mile cast of Blue
Jackets. PASCHAL FISH.
August Il, 1855. @
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Pioneer Wagon Shop.

THE undersigned are Now ready to manufae-
i ture Wagons ofevery kind, such Is Buggies
Covered Wagons, Ok Wagons, Double and
Single Horse Wagons.
Repairing of all kinds, done at the shortest no.
tice and IN the best manner. Also we arc prcpar-
| cd to do Blacksmith work of all kinds Horse.
shod in the best manner. Having procured on,
of the best Black>InthS in or out VI this Terrific
~, we hope the public viii patroiiize US.
Having been ut great expense and trouble il
getting good worklnen and the best of seasone,
lumber, we are Oh hand to do any job You w.lil
in our line. Shop ON New HAMPSHIRE street
Lawrence, K. T. LEARNED u GRIMES.
Aug. 4, lS55.-3In sai M
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Tecumseh Hotel.

THIS large Hntel, containing sixteen good
Il sized, well finished and comfortably fur
nishod rooms. is now ready forpublc uccommo-
dation. Stables and other cony enienccs on the
premises. Public patronage is invited. Rooms
and accommodations furnished for public meet
ings, conventions, courts. &c.
j Teenmseh is situated sixty miles west Of West
port, twenty miles west of Lawrence, ffty-foul
miles W. :. W. of Leavenworth sixty miles e. n
e. of Council Grove, sixty mikes south OF Ncbras-
ka boundary, sixty miles north of Sac and Fos
Agency.
Lady and gentlemen travellers may rely upor
obtaining good accommodations and good fare
Teeumseh, K. T., Aug. %, 1s55.-tf.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-10-06

~ The cry of "mort." which saIuiss
our ears every few minutes indicates that
the masons are pushing on their work
with all possible dispatch. It is -impos-
sible to get laborers to supply the de-
mand. so great is the anxiety to press on
the numerous buildings already com
menced to completion before theapproach
of winter.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-10-06
Public School.

The attention of our readers is cali.
ed to q school notice in another column,
calling upon the citizens of this city and
vicinity to meet in Union Hall on Thurs
day evening next, TO consider the impor.
tance of having a public school in Law.
renee, to raise funds for that purpose,
and to make al the necessary arrang-
ments for winter school. A full at
tendance is requested. ee1
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-10-06
A Prairie Investment.

A man purchased forty acres of prai-
rie land, year ago, six miles from
Bloomington, Mclean county, ILL.,, broke
it up and put in fall wheat. the pro-
duct was LOO bushels of first quality
Genesee wheat. which he sold for S +, ,565.
The expense of fencing. breaking up.
seed. sowing, harvesting. threshing, de-.
was $3.50 leaving a net profit ol
s$1 ,O65.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-10-06
New BOARDING House in Lawrence.

TTNtIE New House. No 81, Massa husctts street,
L will open early in august next, for the re-
ception of boarders, both permanent and traa-
sient. The proprietors wiz spare no labor OF
expense to make their House. SO far Us the faciii-
ties of the place viii permit, pleasant and com
Portable home Tor those who favor them with
their patronage. We solicit i share Of pubic
patronage, especially from those who may be
able to provide themselves with lodging tli0ugi,
we will not limit our hos pitalities to such Prices
win hot vary essentially from those established
by other houses. c. HURD, p-.
L. S. HALL, { it'P Ia
Lawrence, K. T., July 2S, lS55.-tf.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-10-06
Farm Claims for Sale.


I have several very superior FARM CLAIMS
J. left with me for sale. to which invite the at
tention Of those desiring improved lands in
Kansas. Two claims are situated contiguous to
each other. and should be purchased by different
indiI iduals who are connected in business. One
is all timber, the other all prairie. There is q
double log house and forty acres under good
fence on one of the claims.
Another claim four miles from Lawrence, and
same distan-e from Lccompton. House on claim
and about Is acres planted.
Also acclaim three miles from Lawrence, nearly
covered with timber suitable for saving purpo-
ses. Log cabin and thirteen acres under good
rail fence on premises.
The above, with several other choice claims.
will be pointed out TO those desiring improved
lands in Kansas.
~ Persons having claims to sell. as well as
those desiring to buy, shouid call on mo at the
iiEKALD OF FKLEDoN OFFICE.
q. W. BROWN.
Laurence. Set. 80, '55.
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H One hundred voluues Of the mo.

H One hundred volunses of the mosi
popular work on common law, was receiv.
ed in Kansas few days ago. and made a
most respectable edition to the Territorial
Library already here. Every settler who
Is furnished with this treatise is magni-
he'd ten times in Importance. in case of a
discussion with the s'border ruffians, 81
and is that many times more liable to tri-
amph in case he comes to the arguments
which fools only will listen to, to-wit -
good legal authorities.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-10-06
n. Wells & Co.,

FLORENCE, Mass, manufacturers of Wells
l. Patent Portable Saw Mills; admitted the
best in the United States. Single mills sith 8s
inchto y inch Saw Double Mills, adapted to
cutting all sized logs 60 zH feet in diameter
Child's Circular Saw Mills constantly On hand
Mills shipped to any part CT tho country sees,re-
ly boxed, warranted TO give satisfaction.
Fioreiice, Mass, Aug. %, '55.-am.s
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pLoWs, puoWs,l

IAyING procured tho agency Of SAMSON,
4 l. WALkEE q Co.'S celebrated Stefi C.syfsF
Prairie and fcrzaing Pgolrs. mahafaetuTed at
BeIlville, H.. we are prepared 20 I'll all OrdeIs
from Kansas Territory and elsew here.
These Flows manufactured expressly for
the wants Of the West, aud with b view to laF..-
biity. DC. Their merits have been fully tested,
and thus we can freely recommend them.
Persons ordering can judge OF the size waited,
description, Dc, from the character Of soil AMI
strength of team. The Prairie Plows ara froni
Ii to 20 inches furrow, or largefif ordered. Tho
Corn or Farming PIows vary in size from 0Es
Horse No. 4, to Nos. 5, 51z Large Two Horses
Roll. All have steel points and mould boards
Prairie Piows vary in price frorn siT 10 S20-
aambcrs nsmed-Corn ao. frol 81 30 to $l0 20,
manufacturers prices.
Send your orders with specifications and they
sill be promptly filed.
T. a. HUNT & Co,
30. 1s Lssss, 81. L1kis, 10
IA
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Notice

I S hereby given to z. Chapman, of the town d
i Lawrcnce, X. T.. that the farm claim whicl,
laid near said town, and which he has jumped
and pretended to sell to one John +. Wood.
shall pre- empt and hold, as have been foTcibly
eicctsd therefrom by threats and demonstrations
of violence. Said Chapman has not a particle OF
hight thereto. and shall prove my title beyond
all dispute. All persons, therefore, are warned
not to purchase lots city interests of said Chap
man or Wood, located upon said claim, as they
have no iiylls 10 seN the same, and US am in
favor of the movement now being made by the
.'outsiders,m to break npt the settlement OF March
last, shall transfer sitid claim 10 them If think
best. G. JENKINS.
Lawrence Au.r 1 /. On,
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Bolted.

: Agentleman of Lawrence, on his way
east, writes from Kansas City, Mo-. on
the 30th ult., and says: .
eve met from 50 to 100 emiSrants
yesterday. going up the country to vote.
One man has returned, saying that they
passed a vote to kill Gov. Reeder, f6f
which he bolted and returned. H
"One of the Judges of the Supreme
Court of Missouri, at Independence,
says that no power in the world can pre-
vent Reeder getting his seatin Congress. "
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The Hsfaio Of Freedom.
Lawrence, Saturday, Oct. 6, 1855.
To Our Friends.

Tie regular issEe e ssis Paptr ie aotc 900 csP-
iss ceetiy. and Il might be Materially iaereaso4,
If tlose tg11 aepsore4 its iaineiples aad desire II.
suecess couid take t.e trDabe to present. fts claims
toAis hsiqlsjors. Tsere are fee Olr pressat sab
scriJers rao codld MT secure ONE NEW EEsPoxsI-
LIE NAME srit4 but fitse sort; and spe re,peezfu-
~ ask or fiisad< tsat tsy call tie GtteHtiaas Of
their ao2uaiafanees to fSs Claims f tie HERALD
OF FEEEDoN upon public patronage. Hos0 many
Of our pFksest saIseribers triH Aasd in oae sete
manner
shall ia future send as s!k Rsie secriJtTS, 0ceos-
panied witk Sls, shall Be entitled to seceat1
eeEg arstis.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-10-06
Lost.

A few weeks since, in this vicinity or between
IA this place and the Shawnee Mission, tuck
MEkoRANDUM Book. containing four shares O,
Eric and Michigan telegraph stock, amounting
to $500, and other papers valuable to me. Al
persons are cautioned against purchasing said
stock as it is valpeless unless assigned by n,t
over my signature and transferred on the book:
of the company. Nv name was in the forepsrt
of tha book. BY rcstoringit To me ut this place
or giving information in regard to 1t, the pos
SCISSOR shall be satisfactorily rewarded.
E. d. LADD.
La,creacc. 4. z. Isept. Is. ,55.-tf
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Lawrence Oct. 9th, 1856

Affecting of the Free State Ex. Com.
The Executive Committee Of kansas
Territory viii meet at their Office in Law
renee. on Wednesday. the 10Th inst. a
II O'Clock. A. n, to receive the. returns
of election, and transact such other bust
ness as may come before them.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-10-06
g. W. BROWN.
REMOVALS
The New Store Opened.

nUR new store is now opened temporarily
~ bllt Is net nnished, and NE are how receiv-
ing the largest stock Of goods ever offered in thc
Territory 1t embraces all the varieties for hc
There Is u demand; and We shall be able ut III
times to supply both the " who;aSale and retail
trade Tor tins section of the Territory according
to the best OF ear abilities.
Test enr goods and our prices, apd we'll abide
tbs result.
Terms Invariably cash.
HUTCHINSON. HARLOW &. co.
Lawrence August l. lSJa-tf
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Back Numbers.

Persons having missed back numbers
of the HERALD OF FREEDOM, who wish to
preserve complete files for binding, can
be re-supplied by writing to US. mentioa-
ing the last numbers. saYe with Nos. 50,
81, and 35 of which we have noRe save
our own fles.-tf.
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New Goods.

T1HE undersigned are now receiving their
L stock Of Fail Goods, consisting Of Dry
Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Queensware. Fur
niture, Saddlery, mems and boys Clothing.
Boots, Shoes. Gloves, Hosiery-and indeed al
most every article usually calicd for. Sale st H.
low rates as they can afford, Thankful for the
patronage heretofcre extended TO thea. tLcy
hope to merit continuation Of The sa1ne Terms
cash.
WANTED--Dry Hides, Butter. Eggs, &c.
Is H0RNSBY & FERRlLL. i
Latorence, SGT. %. ls55.-tf. elfEl
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=. a. Hrnt e Co..

General Gzams<sios. Pfsdaos. azd Eozrazdia9
4Ashekaats, 40. - Leeek, 81. Loais, 10.
N B.-Ail orders for any description Of Her-
4ts ehandize, when accompanied Eith reHlii-
tance, viii meet with prompt attention. Tbs
dollars viii be ~ per cent; under fty dollars ;
per cent. Thesubseribers viii eoutne themselves
strictly to legitimate commission business aa1
they viii at ali times be prepared to make liberal
ads a5Iees on consignIpeiiss.
REFERENCES u k4A Sass. C. Pomcrcy, Esd. =,
DR.. C.. Robinson
7. 4. HUNT, tf.ate Of Iiubbeu & Hnni,j
s sssj. EDWARD HUNT
e. L0sEs, 4.gfiz Il. 1850.
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Half Volume.

Those desirous of faithful history of
the early settlement of Kansas, with de-
scriptions of the soil, climate, scenery,
natural productions, political difficulties,
laws relating to pre-emption, ETC., should
procure file of the HERALD OF FREE
DOM during the first half year of its pub
lication. Ii bound it would make an
invaluable volume, and few years hence
will be the most important document
which can be procured from any source.
The half volume will be sent to any part
of the United States, postage paid by us,
on the receipt of one dollar; or we will
send file to those who desire it who will
send US five new yearly subscribers,
accompanied with the cash.-tf.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-10-06
Herring's Patent Champion Fire.
D-oof CoSo,

WITH HAIRS PATENT PowDER-P PRooF LeeK, ;.
Hkie5 Receirsd ise Prize Eeaais at sks 45rld,,
fair, Lt,ldeh.. lS5l- Horldis f0i1, setc iD,k
lo5jS4 n 1a a
,VHuE subscribers are the only persons author
L lied 10 make and sell the above renowned
SAFEs and LooEs Ia theState of Missouri, and W.
c,lli and viii furnish them AT New York manuiae-
tuners piices- " ti ran Ted free from di.flpness
t h0BERIS d DAVIS.
Depot No. Is Leycc and 20 Commercial street
one door from Chestnut, ST. Louis.
July u, ls55---ly.
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EEMessrs. BuScAs are getting along
zinely with their stone building. Their
goods have arrived. aad they win be pre-.
pared 10 open out In few weeks.
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Attend leo.ion.

All will rememt lat the election for
q Territorial Delegate to Congress. and
Delegates to the Constitutional Conyen-
ton viii take place on Tuesday next
No Free State man should absent himself
from the polls on that day, The occa-
sion is an important one, and the result
will tell powerfully upon the future desti-
ny of Kansas.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-10-06
WaFfsn's Fire ssd Water Preef
s COMPOSITION ROOFING.

QEcs 20. II, oser Poet 05z.s, 81. Leuis. Is.
FEiUE undersigned Manufacturers and Deaiess
L in WARREEi Fire and Water Proof Compost
ton Roofing, have been extensively engaged ia
tie Manufacture Of the above Roofs IN St. Louis,
about seven years, during which Tina ne have
had ctr Roofs tested under every variety Of cir
aunlstanccs and confidently offer Il TO tie pa5ii1
Is mode Of Roofing unobjeetionalIe In every
important particular, While it combines In
greater degTUe than AZ. other Eoefin use the val
liable requisites Of eleapnesS, durability, and So
enTity against fire and wateF,
Materials for sale, with directions for use.
c. u. * II. II. WARREH.
Apsfl Il, 1855.
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Bring on Your Saw Logs |!

i their new mill IN Lawrence, on Monday the
Iltb inst. So bring On youT logs and bsEe slern
sawed at once. Tie good old rule ..frst come
first served, win be strictly followed. Lumber
win be kept constantly on hand. The highest
market price viii be paid Tor saw logs.
Iuue 8. Eff = =. HINT & Go.