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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-01-11

rTThe Poetry of Physic.--Ayer's Pills,
glide sugarshod, over the palate but their energy
although wrapped ups there and tells with giant force
the very foundations of disease There are thou-
sands of sufferers who would not wear their distem-
pers if they know they could be cured for Is ctirv
Ayers Pills and you will know IL.
Purify the blood and disease will be starved out
Cleanse the system from impurities and you are
cured already.
Take this best of all Purgatives and Scrofula In
digestion, Weakness, Headache, Eackache, Sideachs
Jaundice, Rheumatism Derangements of the Liver
Kidneys and Bowels, all arrangements and all dis.
eases which purgstive remedy can reach fly before
them like darkness before the sun.
Reader you are suffering from any Of the numer-
Gus complaints they cure suffer no more-the remedy
has been provided for you, and it ia criminal to neg
lect it.
That AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL Is the best med;.
cine for Cough, is known the whee world and that
AYERS PILLS the best of all Pills are known 10
these who have used them.
Prepared by DR. J. c. AVER Lowell, Mass, and
sold by PURCELL, LADD 4 CO., wholesale and re-
tail, Richmond, Va no Soeod&cem
~ Chance for Bargains! For Two
months only! Near Year i556-Wishing to reduce
my stock OF Winter Goods, to make room for Spring
purchases, will SELL OFF AT COST until the
first day of March, the following desirable Goods:
200 splendid Velvet, Antique and Cloth Cloaks
so sets Furs, various styles, very cheap.
$50 Dresses, Mouslin de Lame.
200 FIg'd. Brocade and Plain Silks.
1900 yards Merinos and Alpaccas, all colors.
1000 do fast color Calico at 81 cents.
Together with general assortment of Dry Goods,
which determined to sell off such prices "a cannot
fail to please. N. EZEKIEL,
Cheap Cloak, Mantle and Dry Goods depot
ID No. IS Main street.
jail next door to p. K. Whites
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-01-11

Z Dividend Bend, IS. SOD DO 40 20
one e ssr Bond, hHhAuRx co.
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-r,dtes PRESERVE your Teeth, avoid

L. Ladies, Preserve your Tectn, avOtQ
the aeonizng toohache and the horrors of the dental
forceps, by the hsbitual use of DowDEN's DENTAL
FLUID 1t prevents the formation Of tartar removes
all acrid secretions restores the gums to beautiful
RED and healthy condition, imparts whiteness to
the teeth refreshing aromatic favo. 70 the mouth
and breath is recommended Dy the pnncipa dentists
any preparation in For sale by Purcell, Ladd &
CO.; Bennett Beers; Adie Gray, and all druggists
6-dSfn
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-01-11

II DIR. ID. 4. Watson Offers his Profess
sional services to the citizens Of Richmond.
oifice and residence corner OF franklin and 9Th
Streets. 10 Sim
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-01-11

ii ARMORY r. L. i. BLUES.
81 JANUARY 10th, 1856. !
III CALLED MEETlNG.-A called meet.
M ing Of the Company will be held on FRIDAY
EVENING, at IT O'clock to take into consideration
an invitation from the Cincinnati Guardn ysy-Ser
geants will summon their squads
By order of Capt Patton.
WIN. H. FRY, Orderly.
respectfully invited to attend the above meeting
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-01-11
R Closing of the Eooks.--The subscrip

~ Bonrd of Trade-- Committee of Ar
bitration
= LEWIS WEBB, Chairman
JAMES DUNLOP, BENZ w. RICHARDSON.
BENZ. C. GRAY, JOHN II. CLAIBORNE.
d ~ r
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-01-11

~ Mrs. II. Cooley, Dressmaker, has re-
moved to 9Th street, between Broad and Marshall
Streets (next door to st. James churchl where aha
would respectfully solicit call from the ladies'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-01-11

CATTLE, HOGS AND SHEEP.
BEEF-$3504450 ~ cwt. gross, which Is a7d9
net. Beef is scarce at present.
HOGS-$s.5oa8 rs y hundred-very scarce and in
demand.
SHEEP.--Mutton, sells for $2.50 as and ST piece
$30S4.50 p cwt. gross, for ordinary and superior
Sheep.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-01-11

STERLING BILLS-lO40l04 y cent. premium.
. DOMESTIC.--NoRTHERN EXCHANGE. Checks on
the chief Northern cities tdt y cent. prem. Large
Northern City Bank Notes. par.
Uncurrent Bank Notes-or rather notes not Banka-
ble--we quote follows:
Notes of the Exchange Bank of Selden, Wthers l.
Co.. y cent. discount, and of the Trans-Alleghany
Bank ~ cent discount
The notes of the Bank of Kanawha, Maiden, are not
taken by the Brokers.
The following ~ cent. discount with the Bro
kers: Paramount Bank, Paramount; Bank of Berkeley,
Martinsburg, and Manufacturer and Farmers Bank
of Wheeling and all the Wheeling bank notes.
South Carolina SIS and upwards ..............3 dis
North Carolina do. do................A dis
georgia Il dis
Alabama State Bank ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS dis
BANK OF MoDue.... ~ dis
tennessee. dis
Onlo.. ID dis
northern interior.
All solvent small notes, except Fredericksburg Cor
poraton, taken by the brokers at ~ cent. dis
Fredericksburg down to 25 y cent. dis.
Gold premium SILyER-Old P cent pre-
MUM. New premium.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-01-11

Eny Captain Canot, the hero of the cele-
brated work, Twenty Years Of an African SLAYER"
Captain Canot's brother has long been the attend
ant and friend, and is now Medecen en- Chef, of the
Emperor of France.
Major Stockbridge, of the Fountain Hotel, Balti-
more:
RHEUMATISM CURED.
"Eaying called the 10Th of April, and
Frustrated my bed, useless in all my limbs,
you appreciate nearly as well as myself, the
prompt relief received from Hampten's Vegetable
Tincture.
II have been under the treatment of several ply
sicians in London and Paris, without any apparent
benefit; also, while in New York, having tried the
Thompsonian and Homeopathic remedies, after hav-
ing been tormented with galvanic batteries cold and
aromatic baths and hundreds of internal and external
medicines, all to effect, am SO far, cured by this
Hampton's Vegetable Tincture only. Therefore, my
dear sir, accept of the assurance of my gratitude
: - 'THEo CANoT.p
" Delicate Ladies and children will please give it
Call and get Pamphlets, and see cures of Coughs
Bronchitis, Rheumatism Liver Complaint, Scrofula.
As female medicine it is unrivaled.
Sold by o. A. sTRECKER and PURCELL. LADD
all the Druggists in Petersburg; by MORTIMER
MOWBRAY, Baltimore, and by Druggists and Store
keepers everywhere.
IF 81 per bottle; bottles for SIS. ia 10
wA change for Bargains i'm Embroide-
RIEs, FANCY GOODS, TRIMMINGS, &C.-The subscri-
Der contemplating change in his present business
will from this day sell his whole stock of EMBROI-
DERIES, FANCY ARTICLES, RIBBONS, TRIM
MINGS, &c, at and below cost for cash. As his
stock is well assorted yet all in want of the above
named goods would do we'll to give him call pre-
vious to his removal to No. So Main rect great in
ducements are offered at
J. L. WELLS Fancy and Trimming Store,
.-....t 13I Broad street.
FOR RENT-The store and dwelling at present oc-.
cuped by me. Possession given on the LIST of March,
or sooner if desired. Apply on the premises.
ia 10-d1m* 1871 BROAD STREET.
E Closing of the BoOks.---The subscrip-
ton books of the Cosmopolitan Art Association
will be closed in few days. in order get ready for
the distribution of works of Art, which takes place
the 3Ist of January, 1885, Persons DESTROYS of be-
coming members will please hand in their names
forthwith. The payment of SIS constitutes any one
member and entities him to uny of the Maya
zines for year, and also ticket in the distribu
ton. The Magazines consist of the following month
lies: Harper, Blackwood, Knickerbocker, Putnam,
Dickens Household Words, Graham's Godey's
Ladies' Books LittelPs Living Age is furnished and
two tickets in the distribution, for So Among the
valuable works to be distributed is the far-famed
"Genoa Crucifx" which originally cost 600 De-
scriptive catalogues furnished, and subscriptions
ceved by C. H. SUTTON,
Honorary Secretary for Richmond, Va,
aI--2w Corner 1lth and Bank sts
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g ERVANTS' CLOTHING.--I have now
~ open q very large stock of Servants Clothing,
suitable for out servants as well house servsnts
They such goods as | can recommend-heavy and
well made, all of my own manufacture, comprising
Overcoats, Frock and Sack Coats, Vests and Pants,
Hickory Shirts, Red Flannel do, Merino do and
Drawers Those in of such Goods at low prices,
will please give me an early call.
j. D. GOODMAN,
No. 1874 Main ST.. opposite Eagle Square.
BI have in store, also, large lot of all Wool,
country knit Socks. de IL j. ID. @.
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NOTICE..PerseHs indebted ib d. g the late an

~ concern of VALENTINE, CRENSHAW l. co.
by bond note or open account, requested to call
at the store of VALENTINE l. SON and pay their
respective amounts it is desirable to close the bu-
siness of said concern without further delay The
parties interested hope that hsnotice will claim the
attention of those indebted, they wish to avoid
the necessity of placing the claims in the hands OF
others for collection. ia 11-d2w
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FOREIGN-Frejghts are dull and rates nominal
Liverpool at 40s % hid. of Tobacco and "A. Cd. ~ Dbl
of Flour Several just discharged, will leave for South
ern ports.
DOMESTIC.--Freightsd dull at the following rates:
New York. Boston PHILADELPHIA
Goal. fton.....$2 90 So &175
Tobacco, y hid. so 325 80
Do. y box. % 25 20
Coal to Baltimore 81 cents per Blu shell Flour I5c p
barrel
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VNARM NEAR RICHMOND FOR SALE
IN -QE NOE EOR PROPERTY In THl


UCCH
y afflicted with the Rheumatism for some time
past which disqualifes him for any active bu-
siness would most respectfully offer his services his
friends and the citizens of Richmond generally to do
any writing which they may be generous to give
him He has family dependent on him for sup
port and therefore will every exertion to give "a.
tisfaction. References given frequired.
WIN. H. VALENTINE,
Over the store of Mr. Thomas How
iaI Main eat
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-01-11

IN b. BRIDGFORD a CO., EENERAI
II. COMMISSION AND FORWARDING MFR
CHANTS, Corner Goth and Dock streets Richmond
va.-Attend particularly to the sale of Rocklapd
Lime, Cement, Hay Rosin Tar, Plaster, Flour. Feed
Grain, &c Also. TO orders for the purchase Of Mer
handiEe generally
We are also prepared TO take storage and effect in
surance same at the lowest city rates Our Ware.
houses being situated the Dock goods can be stor
ed with us free of Drayaxe.
d. B. BRiDGEoRD N. TIssLEy p.ry
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MORTARS. &c.--Wedgewood LiGnun,-
lsA vitR, Iron and Common Wood Mortars and pes
ties; Pastry Boards and Rolling Pins Wire and Hair
SieveG Spice Boxes, &C., for sale by
ia BULKLEY 4 co
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-01-11

MILK Boilers, Teddy Kettles, STOMACH
1fA Warmers Bed Pans, hour aud half hour Glasses
Etnas for heating water, &c; for sale by
jas BuLKLEY L co.
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N
"A Quack Medicines, but those prepared by
regular physician.
DR.. ROSES celebrated Family Medicine the
result of thirty years. practice in Philadelphia His
prescriptions are for each complaint and have been
well tested and approved by hundreds of physicians
and thousands of patients. remedy for each dis
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-01-11

NOR SAEE.--A Tool Chest contaiulng
Il Carpenter and Millwright Tools. Apply to
r. H. COWLTNG,
ia list No. l8 Governor st.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-08

CAUTION TO WEsrERS MERCHANTS - WOLFE 3
ScutEpAN AROMATIC scnNArPs. - This celebrated
medicinal beverage is manufactured at the factory
of the undsrs gned, at Schiedam, Holland He is
the sole importer as well rs the exclusive manufac
turer of the article and no preparation bearing the
name Of "Schnapps, that is not procured either
from his establishment in New York from his
agents in other cities, is genuine and reliable
tits made from barley Of the finest quality, Sc
lected with from the products IF the most Gel
ebrated grain growing districts is favored with the
essence Of the aromatic Juniper Berry of Italy and
is rectfed by peculiar process, which expcls from
the spirit every aerd particle.
AS a means Of preventing and correcting the dis
agreeable and often dangerous effects produced upon
the stomach and bowels by change Of watera Wis
itaion 10 which travellers new settlers and all
acclimatcd persons in the West, the South, and
Southwest are peculiarly liable-the sohiedam Ar
omatic sehnapp- W i'll be found absolutely infalli
bic while in cases # dropsy, gravel, obstruction
of the kidneys, diseases If the badder, dyspepsia,
and general debility, il Is recommended most
phatically by thu most distinguished members IF
the medical profession.
II is put up in quart and pin! bottles, in eases Of
one dor N, with the name of the undersigned on
the bottle and cork, and fac-simile Of his sigma
turc on the label
UDOLPHO WOLFE,
Ms Is, 20 AMI q Beaver street, New York
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Ordinance No. 81.

An ordinance relating to contracts.
81 il ordained by the City Council Of the city Of
keokuk,
Section istln all instances where work is or
dered by theCouucil, unless an express provision
for different notice is ordered, there shall be Mt
least ten days notice given by publishing in one
newspaper Of he city and also by posting bills at
important points Of The city
Section 2d--Ail ontracts shall contain clause
expressly authorizing suspension Of any work at
the discretion of the Council
Section 3dAl contracts for work must be sign
ed by the Mayor and approved by the Council be
ire they shall b. regarded binding the city.
Passed May 9th. $50.
Attest, SAM'L r. CURTIS, Mayor
Il. S. MERRIAM Recorder.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-08

TOBACCO DASGERous-CoTros SAFE.-A
lady of stately proportion, walking the other
day on one Of our sloping sidewalks, stepped
on moist cigar, which some gentleman (?)
had thrown down, and, presto, went from q
perpendicular to horizontal contact with
the tagging. A bystander, who had the
double pleasure of helping her up and CT
perceiving that she was uninjured, made this
reflection That she owed her fall to tobac-
co, and her safety to cotton.-[ New York
Tribune.
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Second Street, between Main and Johnon.
HAVING Just returned from the East respect
Il l. fully call the attention Of my fire. nds and the
public generally to my and fine stock of watch.
es ewelry, silver and plated ware fancy goods, &c
Watches.
Fine gold duplex, magic, patent and detached
lever watches; silver patent and detached levers
and 'Epines, Of all kinds and qualities.
Jewelry.
Ladies plain gold, mosaic, cameo and enamelled
ear rings and breast pins, ladies and children 4
gold and Jet bracelets ladies and gens gold chains
pencils and pens, gold and diamond finger rings
gold and silver thmbles, gents gold breast pins
studs, collar and sleeve buttons gold silver, steel
and patent spectaeles pocket table and dessert cut
lery, and scissors.
silver ware.
In which line intend not to be surpasse ed by any
store west north of st. Louis, viz silver table
dessert and tea spoons and forks, sugar, cream,
tard and salt spoons butter and fruit knives silver
and plated napkin rings &c.
Plated Ware a nd Fancy Goods.
Plated and britannia tea SETS castors, fruit and
cake baskets, candlesticks, pearl and she'll pocket
books, and in fact every thing pertaining to my
line.
Clocks.
general assortment Of clocks OF the latest pat
terms and best make, all warranted to keep good
time.
va. Watches and Jewelry repaired in the most
workmanlike manner, and at the shortest notice
my6-dly JULES GEISER.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-08

The Republicans of The .rst Concrt ssioral Dls-
trict 81 Iowa requested 10 meet n. Convention
al Ottumwa, Napeil2 county, on the first Thur5dag
the 5th day of Jra next, for the purpose II nom
mating candidate for Congress. TOR said District
and e attend Is such athsr business a. mes come
befofe r. We recommend thai the severed counties
appoin' twice he Number a delegates - the said
Convention I'll have members ii tie state legjs-
Iaiure.
by orlerof tb Committee.
Republican paper please u.s..
April @0th 1888.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-08

Since the introduction Of my Schiedam Schnapps
into the United States, number of Liquor Mixers
in New York, Boston and Philadelphia, have
commenced putting up mixed and poison Gin and
calling IL Schnapps the name belongs expressly
to my article, and others counterfeit lmpostious
on the public
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-08

~ Life on the Ocean Wave ="
The man who wrote it was green;
He never had been 10 sea,
And storm he never had seen.
He never has seen wave
As il dashed Ger the vessel deck
He never has seen fire at sea.
Or been floating upon wreck
He never has been aroused
From his mornings gentle doze,
by the sound of spiashing water,
As it fell from the horrid hose.
lie never has heard a man
Serubbing light over his head,
With @ noise sufficient 10 rouse
From the grave the Numbering dead
Hl never has seen fat woman
GfoT thinner day by day,
Aud leaning over the vessels side,
Throwing herself away
White people look carelessiy on,
Though in tears the woman may be,
And unfcelngly say it is nothing at all
tnly the roll Of the sea.
And oh ! lie has never been sea sick,
And crept into bed in his coat,
While every motion increased his throes,
And his feelings were all in his throat.
That man may have sailed in boat,
In some puddle or on a sound
But < he has been TO sea and wrote
Such song, he deserves to be drown'd
aturday Evening Post
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CAUTION 10 PERSONS WHO DRINK 1T EARS
AND HOTELS

AMI hOlEl4S.
Numerous complaints are made Of persons who
keep bars S:eamb boats and in hotels, who fll up
empty bottles with common Gin, and seil il to the
uususpccting for my
SCHIEDAM AROMATIC sCHNAPPS.
| would therefore advise all who drink the Schnapps
at such places, to mark the appearance Of the bot
Tie, and if the outside wrapper or label should be
defaced, t. refuse 10 drink unless fresh bottle s
opened. UD0LpHO WOLFE
my1 -a3m
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ron SALE,

3 full lots on I'D street,
Z i0ts 20xs0 on 81 street,
2 lots 2ux70 on Sd street,
. lots On johnson, between Seventh and Eighth
streets.
lotion Johnson, l0xl00, between 81 and 4th
i iot on johnson, 20x40, between Second and 3D.
lot on Sd between Main and johnson, 2ex5A.
4 lots LIST, 20x75.
lot Oh Bank, between I'd and 3D.
Plots With brick house, Eighth and Bank
street,.
4 house and lot on 9th street.
houses and lots.
lot on Main street.
= lots on 10th street
i9ts OF Franklin street.
70 acres Of land near the city.
? lots 9th street, with small house.
z bots End street.
Apply to SMITH 4 VANSICKLEN.
- TORE Fox hENl3 stories with cellar, ia
- Burrows Block possession given immediately
1t caa b. had for two years. Apply to
SMITH q VANlIrL
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news OF tnr Morning.

The Geographic dispatches 81 the 5th con
tain little Of Importance.
At Washington City Mr. Pugh presented
the Resolutions Of The Ohio Legislature, in
favor Of the admission q Kansas with the
Topeka Convention
Mr.. Bagard presented and advocated a
substitute for the Naval Committees lin in
relation to the retired officers Of the navy.
In the House the senate bin appropriating
81, 900 for the improvement Of the 1t.
Clair Flats, was passed by a majority of IS
votes. bill was also passed granting a
right Of way 10 The Iron Mountain Railroad.
Mr.. Cliugman offered a joint RESOLUTION EN-
powering the President TO use the land and
naval forces Of the Unte.l States to protect
the rights and propert< Of citizens in Cen
tral America. Mr.. tones, Of Tennessee. un.
derstood the resolution authorized the presi-
dent to take possession Of Central America.
We don't want il now. Several voices
yes we do, les's take it,
Mr. Campbell, Of Ohio, said he would like
70 amend the resolution with a view 10
include the annexation Of Canada. There
upon the House adjourned.
Ex-Governor Troup Of Georgia is dead.
NEW YORK, Nav 5.
Markets-Flour declined one shilling.
Grain-Wheat market unchanged. Corn
market unchanged; moderate demand at
oil, rates sales Is, 200 bushel. Oats sitter.
Professionalism prices are tride lower;
for mess ST. 50al1 Is. Beef unchanged.
Lard unchanged with fair demand AT pre-
yious rates.
lNpIAN SKikNIsn IN FLoRIDA.-We have
been shown letter dated April 9th, from
Lieut. Langdon, son Of q. W. Langdon OF
this city, giving an animated account Of a
skrmish with the Florida Indians on the ith
and sth, near Billy Bowlegs' village. Mai.
Arnold (commandinr) had los men, was at
tackled By IN unknown number Of Indians,
q private was Killed ana four or five were
wounded.
The troops charged the Indians, and al
though they were seen to enter o dense cv-
press, yet when the troops got in not an In
dian could DO found. Another party Of the
red skins retreated towards Billy Bowicgs'
town This village was surrounded by d
dense hammock on oil sides, except in front,
where there was grass pond. Exciting
skirmishing here ensued FIR some time. On
d charge being made. the Indians retreated
until all traces Of them were lost. The fight
continued for six hours, all the time through
mud and water nearly two feet deep. The
Indians have united to oppose all entrance TO
the Big Cypress Swamp, ana severe fighting
is soon expected
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-05-08

DEATH OF JAMES g. PERcIyAL.-We learn
from the Galena Advertiser that James G..
Percival, the distinguished poet, late of New
Haven, Conn.,, died at Hazel Green, Wis, on
Friday, at the residence of his friend Or. j..
L. Jenckes, aged 81 years. The funeral took
place in the Methodist Church at Hazel Green
on Saturday, the Rev. t. n. Benedict, Of
Galena, officiating g. Chicago Press, 5th.
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republican Declaration OF primci-
nles.
AiorqFp M THF rlrrsnrGH CONVENTION.

AlWTIEU 81 ITIF IIFFNhVEH I0NNENTION
i Ne demand and hall attempt to secure the
repeal Of all laws which allow thu introduction Of
slavery into territories once e0nsecrated 20 freedom
and viii resist by every constitutional means the
existence o Slavery IN any q The territories Of the
United States.
?. We viii suppr by every lawful means onr
brethren IN kau~tz in their constitutional amt
~ resistance IL the nsurped authority Of their law
less invader, and viii give the full weight Of
political power in favor 4 theimmediatc admission
~ Kansas to the Union free, sovereign, indie
pendent State.
y Believing that the present national ailminis
zrRtion has hoWn itself 70 bc weak and faithIess
and that Us continuance in power is identified with
the progress ot the slave power national suprema
cy, with the exclusion If Freedom from the terrific
~. and With increasing civil diseord il is leading
purpose Of our organization - oppose and over
throw IL,
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ing literally to the funds of the church
made many pleasant acquaintance for our
self, some friends we hope, and certainly
spent an agreeable hour or two. And we came
back to our daily task refreshed and invigor-
sted, never having enjoyed short journey
more than we did this trip up the Des Mones
Valley.