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Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19

10 the trade cheap for
$50 bbls reeti'd whisky
100 hlf do do do
SO bbls old bourbon do
80 hf 90 do do do
10 do do rye do
35 bbIs csgnac brandy
20 hif do do do
S bbls Holland gin
10 do pure peach brandy
8 casks i'm. port wine
10 bbis malaga do
3 or casks fine brandy
5 bbls fine old whisky
SO boxes assorted candy
IS do fine crackers
10 do prunes
'25 doZ Preston and Mer-
rill's yeast powders
Is do Babbitt's do
10 bbls picked herring
so boxes star candles
% gross velvet corks
40 doz painted buckets
100. 600 perenss;aH caps
$50 kegs asst nails
% ton iron all sizes
s :" asst castings
.126 boxes cheese
25 bbis vinegar
100 boxes mani tobacco
No boxes ginger brandy
RI z S.
Mustard, soda, starch,
Pepper sauce, katcnup.
Hutmegs, cloves,
Batting, soda crackers:
Sticking. stoEeware,
Wash boards, tubs,
Wooden ware. bEooms,
sWillow and cane chairs,
Chi'dren's wagons,
!, Butter crackers. cirgar:
Playing cards all kinds
!, Matches, blackiag, sc
:astings. buggy springs
s30-tf
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19

The undersigned, Rev. J. K. Bragg, is min
lister in regular standing, and pastor of the Or
thodox Church, at Brookfeld, Massachusetts.
He is gentleman of considerable influence,
and nivefsally beloved.
Copy WIN. DYER.
BRooKFIELD, Jan. 18th, 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, dandruif, 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,
J. K. BRAGG.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19
Farm for. Sale!

EEETSw EOF 3SGGEEs
FTyHE undersigned offers for sale his Farm,
J. containing l60 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 Atchison
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 knd the
terms to snit, by calling on the subscriber O.
eign. -
Near the line OF Platte and Buchanan.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19
ATCHTsoN HOUSE.
L. BURNS AND BROTHERS.
General Dry Goods Merchants,
paALEHs ~ pRopucE

11AAk1klsS xZN . 1xSO0OC2s
HAVE constantly on hand large variety
Il Il 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 s.. Louis cost.
~WANrEp--Any quantity Of Hemp. FOR
which We will pay the highest pries.
.Wsstee, lie. sxH.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19
PRAIRIE FLOWS.

l keep constantly on hand, Prai-@
rie Piows, manufactured by Stones
l. Rhea, Liberty. Mo-, warranted -
to be better article than can be purchased in
st. Joseph or Weston, for the same money.
have engaged the services of an experienced
Piow Maker, and will soon offer for sale P.ows
OF my own make. Persons in need Of work ia
my line, are invited to call
s20-tf THOMAS RHEA
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19

T. AsrLIne. =. 6. srEvEss. +. n. srxrHkxs.
AsPLTNG, STEVENS, 8. Co.
Storage, Forwarding and Commission
Merchants. ~
MAIN AND WATER sTs., PARKvTLL8, 80.
A Ii BUSINESS entrusted to their care will
k4receive prompt attsLtion. .1
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19
DELAW Fl

luyHETown q Delaware fs sltuataa ,,-u
L sas territory, On the south side Of the ~.
souri, river, three miles above the line of ~
Delaware reserve, and ten miles below Ie.xsa
worth city. This town was laid OF and loc'..,
in February last, on tract Of land denselv t;so
bered, easy OF access from the surron,s Al
country and situated fsyorablv for health Is
ready there are number Of houses soinv - 81
It has the following resources as good al
prominent point: ~
EirstEy-A Good Landinx.
The Missouri river at this point is con1pr.,..
ed within narrow space, the channel il -
markabfy deep on the Delaware side, and was
es for q mile above and below, the Kansas sber.
thus afording At all times Q safe and .ecur,
landing for steamers.
secondly-Timber I'm Abundance
The tract Of land on which the town In I,is
out, is covered with valuable timber, for bviiS.
ing purposes. besides this, there il on the opso.
site side OF the river large bottom, heavily
tinbered with oak, ash and walnut.
Thirdly-Efs Position.
his town has on the Kansas side Of the riy-
er supporting it, large district of the very best
lands IN the Territory. while on the opposits
side OF the river there is a large and fertile bot
tom. teeming with population. This bottom i.
OF itself sufficient to sustain to1xn ef lare.
size. This is the most accessible point from
Wnlcn ene DeIaMase nation of Indians can pro-
cure their supplies. Delaware is the nesrest
and most accessible point at which the country
on the Kansas river can do their reeeivino .na
forwarding business. There are a great nnm-
Der Of towns on the Kansas that viii 6ss n 70
their interest to make this place their shipnine
point, among them We would name Osawkes,
Calhoun and others. As there is good ferr1
at this point. emigrants travelling to Kansas Ter
ritory on the great State road from ST. Joseph
to st. LoHis, will find that this is the proper
point at which to enter the territory, as by this
means they avoid great deal of unnecessary
travel. .
IT ea1th
This location is high and commanding. b.v-
ing no stagnant water near to generate disease
from its streets, there is presented to the eve +,
sPendid view of the Missouri river for n,iIe.
above and below the town, the country in the
vicinity presenting view at once pleasing and
romantic.
Every lnducement will be given to mechanics
10 make Delaware the place OF their choice.
we ask each person to examine the place. The
merchant viii find on an examination, that
Delaware is obliged to command trade not
| second to any town in the Territory from such
persons we ask an examination. In word
word We ask for Delaware an examination by
the public.
Sale Of Lots.
The Undersigned of Platte City, No.; Peter
i. Abel, Weston, or L. F Hollinssworth, Del
aware, Kansas Territory. are authorised to dis
| pose of shares or lots in said town who NAV
desire to purchase.
b. F. CLARK.
B. F. HOLLINGSwORTH
e16-6 VIM. DICKEY,
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19
STOVE STORE!
AND
TIN WARE FACTORY.

TIN WARE FACTORY.
rF1He subscriber would respectfully acknowl-
i edge the favors bestowed upon him BY the
citizens of Weston and vicinity, and soIicits
continuance of patronage. He wishes to call
attention to his VERY LARGE and carefully Sc
iected stock Of STOVES, which will be sold very
low for CASH.
COOKING STOVES Of all sizes, and ys.
rietyof Patterns to suit purchasers.
PARLOR STOVES OF the latest style: AL
SO, Box and Ten Plate Stoves, Of all sizes,
suitable for heating Churches, School Houses,
Stores, shops, &c., SC. Tin Ware at Whole
sale and Reteii. So
Job work done in the best style and shortest
notice. SPosting and GuttsriRg particularly
attended to.
VS.. BRIGGS.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19

DENNIS S LEWIS, s.w. AND g. C. DENNIS,
Fayette, No. Kickapoo City, K, I.
DENNIS, LEWIS & Co.,
HEALERS In General Merchandise, For
1Warding and Commission Merchants, Pro-
prietors of Excelsior Steam Saw Mill, Kieks.
poo City.
Agency OF St. Louis Steam Planning Mill
Phenix Foundry, Todd's Mill Furnishing
House, Plants Agricultural Warehouse.
aug. 2S-2m.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19
M. q. Caldwell.
Manufacturer and Wholesale Dealer i,
STONE WARE.

ARROW Rock, Mo.
N7OULD say to merchants generally that
w now have on hand, and will constantly
keep large supply of Stone Ware Of the best
quality. which Asill sell at the market price.
Ware shipped to any point on the river aSreea-
Bile to order. A discount of per cent will be
made where the order is accompanied by the
Cash. Give call. n. G. G..
Arrow Rock. Apri! Sd 1855. .Stf.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19
Hob PRINTING.

oF every description, neatly and promptly
executed at this office. such as Cards, Cat
aiorues. Circulars, Handbills, Programmes,
Pamphlets, Posters, Shop-bills, Blanks, La.
beIs. and every variety OF Printing, executed
at short notice, on liberal terms
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19
THOMAS RHEA
81acks~tfh. = - Q

HAVING permanently located in At
&9 Gibson, Kansas Territory, offers his
services to the citizens of the Territory
and Missouri He does all kinds of Black
smithing at the shortest notice. and az low "a
any COED workman in Kansas or Missouri. His
terms are CASH!
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19
TO THE LADIES,

M E would particularly invite the attention
Wv vf ladies to our large stock of Dress
Goods, Mantillas and Bonnets.
"13-tf CONWELL s. SPENCER.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19

-
cash:-
IS hhds N @ sugar
IS bbls Clarified do
40 do Powder do
20 do Crushed do
10 hhds Refined do
$50 bags Rio Coffee
% do Java do
10 do Mocha do
20 coils grass rope
so doz bed cords
10 do plow lines
20 coils sash cord
55 bbis reboiled molas
30 hif bbis do do
% do Beichar's do
so kegs sugar house d
$50 do Carolina tar
25 bbls do do
80 do Kanawha salt
500 sacks g A do
1G0 bags assorted shot
SO do buck do
8 kegs bar lead
100 RS wrapping paper
% do tea do
100 large kettles asst
$50 bxs Malaga raisin'
3 casks Carolina rice
100 bbIs lime
rs bxs Imp and G P te
s u n I
Herring, mackerai,
Goldfish. salmon, shad.
Whitefsh. sardines,
Oysters, pie fruits,
Almonds, Eng. walnut
Pecans, cream nuts
Filberts, figs, prunes,
Raisins, zante. current
Citron, macayoni.
Cham paigne, port win
Madeirn wine. cordial
Asst pickles, preserve
Also, iron, nails,
axles and boxes.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19
J. H.KEHLEU. vY.D.

OTILL tenders his professional services tc
- the citizens of Iatan, and adjacent country
Feeling grateful for the liberal patronage hith-
erto extended to him, he solicits a continuance
of the same.
Tatan Mo. s1tf.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19

If You choose you may send me six dozen
Hair Restorative. think can sel;it. 1t had
worked mirales in this place. ! sold man six
81 bottles who was bald, and it brought new
hair out all over his head.
Yours very respectfully,
w. ii. GRIDLEY
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19
JAMES A.. HEADLEY,

a y ~ N Z "A L u W
AfchisOn, x. T.
N7L.L PRACTICE LAW in the District
w Courts of the Territory, the Probate
Courts of Leavenworth and Doniphan counties.
and also the Courts Of Buchanan and Platte
counties. .3O-tf
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19
Retker BNrgasass
Il. M. DAVENPORT.

PHYSICIAN, Salt Creek Valley, Kansas
L Territory; can be found at the store OF Nj.
T. Rively, near Salt Greek bridge. sItf
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19
LAST CALL RUT ONE!

last OA III HUI UN z
A LII PERSONS indebted to Aspling & Stew
IA ems or Aspling, Stevens & Co., on last
years account, or by note, respectfully re-
quested to call and settle the same Immediately,
as further indulgence will not be given. Any
accounts notes not settled by the first OF Au-
gust will be put into the hands of the proper
officer for collection.
ASpLING & STEVENS.
s23-tf ASPLING, STEVENS & Co.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19
ATTENTION. seUATTER sov'REIGNs.
Steam Planting aTEtIE.

ATTENToN seUATTER sov'REIGNs.
Steam PE0isstasg .WtlE.
SASH. DOOR AND BLIND FACTORY.
(Corner of Ninth and Walnut Streets,)
81. Louis, Mo.
IF YOU want to save fifty TO one hundred per
i cent. on your bills of lumber and work you
must purchase in st. Louis. The following
are some of the prices of building materials,
lumber, Sc.
Clear lumber, $40 90 per 1000 feet.
I'd Quality &c $50 10 !" 1000 &c
Sd &c I" S25 90 1000
.Sheathing, " S22 so s. 1000 "
Frame Timber, s25 90 to $50 per 1C0o feet.
Flooring, $32 so t. $40 per 1000 feet.
Weather boarding:29 on to S25 per 1000 feet.
Facing lumber, side, 50 90, Iides, 50 50
per 1000 feet.
Sash x 10 1. thick 81 cents per light
lox ISx121i Il @1s g g
Doors feet & by feet e Il thick, 81 40
I" 10 |. 6 Sc Ia1a I" 50 IS
3" Ct" Is &c So go
These are some OF the prices that we sell at.
For full particulars, see our printed bill Of
prices.
We are manufacturing to order and keep on
hand an assortment OF Doors, Sash, Blinds,
Door and Window Frames, ManteIs, Base,
Shelving, fencing, Weather Boarding, Flooring
and Mouldings OF every pattern.
Our work is all made OF seasoned lumber and
warranted equal to hand work
We will send our bin OF prices to any person
wishing one. SAWYER & McILVAiN.
March %, 1855. il-Sm
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19

r. Dozen tin buckets, ano sheet iron camp
est. ie. 1855. sTEFHEN IoHEeIoN.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19
Steam saw Mill
FOR LET

steam saw MILL
FOR SA LET
4 RARE opportunity will be given to any
Aone wishing to purchase excellent
ST E Il NJ ST " MILL,
and property thereto belonging. The machiae-
ry is composed of frst-rate boiler, so feet in
length, 40 inches diameter. with double fue.-
Also frst-rate engine, inch cylinder, two
feet stroke, with upright sash saw and
L A HIN G HINE,
all complete. Wagons, team chains, and all
the paraphernalia to saw mill can be bought
OF the undersigned on reasonable terms Ma
ehinery sold separate from the landed property
if desired.
For further particulars apply to
ASPLING, STEVENS & CO.
Parkvilie, sio., July 1855. .23 If.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19

\. W. MARTIN, G. G. MARTIN
New York, - St. Louis.
.zanansossth Stock 0f
0IoEHIN = ~ &.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19

LoeANsPoRr. Ind, June 27th, 1855.
Messrs. O. J. Wood & Co-Gents Yours
of the 18th is just received. Enclosed please
find $50 90, it being the amount for hair restor-
ative. have sold it all
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19

Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Dry-Goods, &c.
A large invoice of all Kinds of clothing for
IA Fall and Winter nse.
Al cases mems, boys, women's, and children's
boots and shoes;
Il cases hats and caps;
lis pair macKanaw, bed, Indian, and horse
blankets;
500 pair Missouri country knit SOCKS, country
leans. and large and we'll varied stock of
every kind of fall and winter dry goods,
including superior lot of fine dress goods
for ladies';
Indian goods kept on hand.
1t is my purpose to sell low and Will satis-
fy all who cali that they will find Atchison the
best market in Kansas for buyers.
Missouri farmers opposite will be dealt with
as have been accustomed to deal with them in
Platte county. Their hemp and other produce
will always be bought for cash.
.30-y STEPHEN JOHNSTON.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19
Ea.rAd Ri1la

Ha1Ad Bills
DRINTED che per, neaCer, and quicker. al
l. this establish Aent than in any office above
S.. Louis.
N AlLS-A large assortment constantly
IN hand at the Pioneer store of
ASPLING, STEVENS & CO.,
eli Parkvilie Mo.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19
KANSAS HO.!


<EA EIMR0D FARLEY, has at Is
&lE&s tan, the only Ferry that never
60 stops for ice or low water, sut
runs on whenever passenger arrives between
and when one cant 60, another can. AL WINS
want to e int or cut Of Kansas, remember
s1tf. NIMRoD FARLEY. Iatsn-
J. 81. sTRINGFELEsOw ~. ID.
OFFERS hie rrefessiopai sssyiess - -
~ eftizsae q Atekisoa and vicinity
o. y ssEtS esszees bd1Bzs
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19
sD. NJ. JOHNSTON,

A TTORNEY AT LAW, will attend to any
A-5usiness of his profession. Office at Doni-
phan. Kansas Territory.
c. have the instructions Of the Pre-emp-
tien law, also instructions to Registers and
Receivers. n29
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19

A YOUNG man by the name Of JOSEPH B.
"A STOCKTON, 1eft my house about the first
OF last March, with the intention of locating in
Kansas Territory, nsar Atchison, and with the
intention OF returning some time In June, since
which time he has not been 1szrd from. Any
information conserving hin win be tha1keaily
rseeiyea By ms. - q. aa8E23SoN.
M5s4k zs- ~. 8. -, essF
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19

Excelsior SseaEn Saw AzkaR.
HAVING completed onr new steam saw
i L mill, We are prepared to furnish any de-
sired quantity OF Oak, Walnut or Cottonwood
lumber, or lath at reasonable rates. Terms
cash. Cash for logs.
DENNIS, LEWIS & co.
Kickapoo City, K, T., Aug. 22, 1855. n29
Territorial Agency.
A S Agents for Messrs. VIM. Wade & Co.'s
n st. Lonis Steam Planning mill, we furnish
at short notice
Ready Made Houses,
of one, two and four rooms also, every de-
scription of rough and dressed lumber. flooring,
sash, blinds, window and door frames, OF the
very best quality.
As Agents for hessrs. Kingsland & Fnrgu-
sons Phenix Foundry, st. Louis, we furnishfh
Steam Engines, Horse Powers, Pages
Child's single and double Saw mills, Thresh-
ers, Cob and Co:u Crushers, and all kinds Of
castings
AS Agents for N1essrs. G. & C. Todd & Co :,
We turnlsh-Portable Grain Mills of all sizes,
Boiling Cloths. leather and rubber Betting, and
every description of mil! furnishing goods
AS Agents for 1e-rss. VIM. Plant s. Co.. we
furnish-evsry description of Agricultural Inn
plements.
G~We also furnish Wagons, Carriages,
Buggies, and any other article of st. Louis man
ufacture.
Terms and specifications may be obtained by
calling US. DENNIS, LEWIS s. CO.,
Forwarding and Commission Merchants.
Kickapoo City, K. T., Aug. %. aug2S.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19
DIR. ID. mcyAY
WANTED, WANTED:,

I WILL pay the highest ma ket price in cash,
i for all sorts of vegetables, such as potatoes,
cabbage. heetes, turniSs. sc. 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 s.Atchison House,
sept. 25, 1855. If. o. B. DICKINSON.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19
RuiEding Materials.

EO bags Dried Apples and Peaches, Just re-
p ceived and for sale by S. JOHNSTON.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19

Cigars and Tobacco.
IT ARGE lot for wholesale trade.
LIZ 81 STEPHEN JOHNSTON.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19

@ CAPPINGToN's PILLS, for sale by
- S. JOHNSTON.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19
WEST ~ sWcs&ShSssss
COR sBcoND AND FRANCIS srs.

3 81. JOSEPH, NO.
HAVE In store the following named artieses
Ii which they offer TO the trade cheap for
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19

T OCKS, Latcles, Bolts. Door, Gate and
L. Shutter Hinges, and Fastnings, Screws,
Spriggs, Bcads, and finishing Nails; Putty,
s. sh, and Pine Panel Doors, for sale cheap by
oct. IL, 1855. STEPHEN JOHNSTON.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19
M. p. RHVELY.


4 TTORNEY AT LAW, and Real Estate
IA Agent, Weston. Missouri. '1tf.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19

GOO Sacks ezra superine -four. in store and
- for sale by S. JOHNSTON.
Nov. I3, '55
Squatter sovereign., 1856-02-19

Furniture. Mattresses, Chairs. sc.
lust RECEIVED large lot Of bedsteads.
e tables. wash-stands, chairs, WORK stands,
mattresses. STEPHEN JOHNSTON.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1856-11-19
Executors Sale.

iron Works-Ore Banks-WateT Power, and
Farming Lands for Sale
THE undersigned, Executors OF Montgomery Bell, de-
i ceased will sell at pubIicsale, on THURSDAY, the
10th Of November next at Jackson Furnace the follow
ing property, VIZ:
Jackson Furnace and the Lands appurtensnt and BE-
longing thereto contains about Three thousand Acres
This Furnace is situated in Dickson County, Tennessee
outhe waters of Beaver Dam fork Of Turn Bull about
miles from the Nashville and Charlotte Turnpike road
and immediately the route Of the Nashville and North
Western Railroad, which road is now progressing and
will be competed to the Furnace during the nsxt year.
The ore is abundant and OF quality Me- The timber
s admirably adapted for eoang The attention OF persons
wishing 70 engage the iron business Is called to this
Furnace it being lately rebuilt and ready for immediate
use.
We will also sell at the sane time and place. several
Tracts of Land living on Mill Greek and buck River. in
Hickman eounty-emong others the celebrated Duck
River Ore Bank the largest deposit in the State, and the
quality unsurpassed
Also Several other Ore Banks and Water Powers on
Min Creek, known as the Tour Bank" Upper Forge,
Perkins Folly, &c. &c.
ALSO, About 500 Acres, including the Dickson Ore
Bank, lying in Dickson county, on the Turnpike from
Also so acres on Yellow Creek including an Ore Bank
and so acres on Jones Creek, including an Ore Bank
On the following day they will sell 1T the haTroWs o
Harpeth Davidson county, the celebrated aer rover
known as the Lower Tunne the Narrows OF HarPeth
together with en of ground the West side OF the
Hsrpeh River for Residence Garden, &C., Tor inose
who NAV employ said Tunnel and sufficient amount o.
ground the mouth OF said Tunnel Tor the necessary
buildings and improvements for the OF the Natel
Power there together with free to the same r h'
purpose of carrying any mandatory that may be erect
ed at said Tunue" This Water Power is well Werin tn'
attention Of all persons who wish 10 engage ID any ousl
ness recurring great power 10 prope the machinery
TERMS oALE-One and two years credit, notes VIII
approved security and lien retained till the money
paid. MA. +. MAIAIHS'
oct1A-td o. p McROBERTS,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1856-11-19

600 ACRES If splendid land lJingon the South
81 ~ side of the N. q G. Railroad, u miles from
Nashville, q from Lavergue Depot 675 acres under .
good cedar fence and high state OF cultivation On
This land are two comfortable Dwellings two Gins Out
houses eli good fine Orchard Of choice Fruit q mum.
Der of excellent Springs and is traversed By nsvsr
falling stream OF water.
THIS Tract for richness of soil and beauty of location
not surpassed if equaed inRuheriOrd county, and is vel
adapted to the growth Of Cotton Corn and small Grain
and taking consideration its conguty TO the Railroad
Depot where there good Schools good Mills, good
Churches and variety Of Shops, &C. think il very
desirable place indeed Also l20 Of cedar at con-
venient distance which will be sold with the above
will sell altogether divide TO suit purchasers on accom-
modatng terms. Apply the premises or to me SUD
.nss-t@Ewff CHARLES L. NELSON.