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Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19

Taken up by Alexander Mcpherson on the
26th day of June, and posted before p. Will
cox Esq, in Shannon Township, Atchison CO.,
q Bay horse, years old, 10 hands high, white
in the forehead, also left hind foot white and
some white on the left fore foot, two three
saddle marks, sore back and had on a small
bell. Appraised at eighty dollars.
Aug19 1856 IRA NORRIS, clerk.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19

A SMART LITTLE BoY.-We heard the
following colloquy the other day:
Mother-"Where have you been. Char
leys"
Boy-"In the garden, ma"
Mothcr-"No, you have been SWIM
ming, you know bow cautioned you abou,
going to The creek. ! will have to cor
rec, you. Look at your lair how wet i.
is?"
Boy-"Oh. no Ma, this is not water, i,
is sweatw
Mo.her-"Ah, Charley, have caugh,
you fibbing, your shirt is wrong side
out!
Boy. triumphantly-"Oh, did that just
now Ma, climbing the fence !"
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19

,cu,sos.-The enemies Of our grow
:.r c;,v have been very Industrious during
.Is ~ mast few months circulating reports to
l., ssec. that the business Of the place
go. very dull, and the town of itself was
Is, going down Hill. Such reports put in
,,.ation by vindictive liars are often
.,.d,ed when they do not receive fiat
.ooradiclion. This is our only reason for
noricing the matter. Atchison'at this time
!. improving faster than at any other pc
,aj Of its existence. In every portion of
or sly this spirit is manifested, and eie-
can't and substantial buildings are going
m Our merchants do not even complain
# dull times. which is more than can be
aid of other places on the Missouri river.
Ne are Of the opinion that the BUSINESS OF
ADDISON, this senson, has been greater
nan that of all the other towns IN Kansas
Territory combined. The sale books OF
our merchants, when examined, will con-
vince any one Of the truth of our asser-
,jo, Hereafter, when Atchison Is cried
down and slandered, the person making
himself so olficious should be Immediately
sst down as q notorious liar, who is EN-.
Tloyed hy our rival towns 10 lnjure our iu-
,Jre prospects.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19
W. Ii. GRIDLEY.

144 Market ST., Louis. Mo-, March 5, 1855.
Dear Sir: l am doing extensive travel In
the West and Southwestern States, as a Cen
eral Agent for Adams American Lniment, and
consignment of Prof. Woods Hair Restorative,
as feel assured that can introduce it in many
places where it is not known, as my own head
is living testimony of it's valuable properties,
in restoring the hair to its natural color. | am
forty years old, and my hair was a imost white,
but after usiI e three half pint bottles. my hair
is beautiful auburn, as it was at eighteen, and
much improved in appearance, and would not
be without bottle on hand. for the price OF
ten. / should be glad to attend to any matter
that is connected with the Hair Restorative
have been for thirteen years engaged in the
same business, and will be glad to hear from
YOU soon. Ny address is Paris, Tennessee.
AS some think the original Restorative con-
tanning Sediment, was better than the clarified
or clear, we will notify all that hereafter we
will put up and keep constantly on hand both
that which is clear and that which contains
Sediment, hence dealers are required to specify
which they desire.
Sold at ia Market street, St. Louis, 3l6
Broadway, New York, and by all Druggists
everywhere. All kinds of family patent medi-
cinss for sale on the most liberal terms at Prof.
Woods establishment, la markett street, st.
Louis.
Price-half pints 81, or six bottles for S. !;
pints s.. Or six bottles for 50; quarts 50, or
six bottles for S12. A much larger discount
will be given on larger quantities.
Gvf For sale by all Druggists.
Also for sale Prof. Woods Oriental Sana-
tive Liniinent and Vegetable Magic Life Pills,
in all cases refunded. Remember this and tTy
them. See Circular
Stephen johnson, Agent, Atchison K. T.
October 2. 1855. IL $50, 10
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19

orraN rxRRY.-Messrs. Challis, Thom-
'Son y Co. have taken out license
run steam ferry boat besiwen Kansas
'hd Missouri, at this place. They are
making arrangements TO build . first class
I'a'' one IN every respect capable of do
% the vast amount OF crossing done at
|''ca'son. While their boat is being built,
fa excellent horse boat, and u No. ! fiat
fI be kept constantly employed in serv-
'As The travelling public.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19

A wRErcH.-Sarah, dear, said q wag-
gish husband to his wife, if were in your
place, ] wouldn't keep the babe so full OF
but.rr as you do. Butter, my dear. /
never give it any butter. No; but you
poured about quart OF mils down it this
afternoon, and then ,rotted it on your knee
Tor nearly two hours. II it dosn't contain
quantity of butter by this time, it isn't
for want of churninr.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19

PRoF. WooD's HAIa REsroRArIvE.-The
testimony of all who have thoroughly tested
the virtues of this celebrated article, is, that
it will restore the gray, and the bald. eradicate
Diseases of the scalp, preserve the hair from
falling and preserves the color perfectly to ex-
tremc old age. 1t is now put up both with and
without sediment See advertisement
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19

A CoUNrER-BLow.-W are call
ed the "softer SEX" because they are so
easily humbugged. Out of one hundred
girls, ninety five would prefer ostentation
to happiness-a dandy husband to me-
chanic.- Exchange.
Well-and nine,y-nine men ou, of a
hundred would prefer rich or a pretty
wife to sensible or accomplished one
so, where's the diference2 Remember
the old couplet--
'Though many vices faint the female breast,
They're not so bad Man-though bad's the
bestE'
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19

Mall LFAcILIrIEs.-Ou petitions have
al last been needed, and through the inde-
fa,irable exertions Of our Delegate, Hon.
Nv. Whitfield, we have the satisfaction
+, announce the establishment of a tri-
weekly mail between this city and Wes-
ION. a tri-wsekly mail from Leavenwor,h
c,y via Alchison and Doniphan,o White
head, a-seeLly mail to Marysville, and a
weekly mail TO Lccompton. These routes
are all needed, and should have been CIV
en- as long ago. Much are we indebted
] ID Gen. Whitfield for the valuable and
uney assistance he has rendered us in
,ais matter. His constituents will rcmem-
her lhe industry of their worthy represen-
i,;ivp
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19
For the Squatter Sovereign.

For the Squatter Sovereign.
am not happy when smile,
And SO seldom do, it,
But often twist my phiz to ape
The acid in yonr cruet.
would be dignifed and grave;
(Who chooses may be smarter,)
Give me the misannthropic gout
Of-of cream Of tarter.
A ''feller" sometimes may indulge
A gentleman / mean
in half dozen loud ha has
Yet feel SO sad between.
The swan, perhaps in such a mood
Her tabled solo screams
Or else rusty "biier" bursts
And jeest' such music steams.
TEDDY McROY O'FANNIGAN.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19

GRAHAM's MAGAzINE.-This excel
lent periodical, for August, is full Of inter-
est. Ii is, as usual, crammed to repletion
with essays, stories and poetry. and is
handsomely embellished. Graham has
great merit and is. consequently great ia
vorite. Terms 50 per annum.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19
Sf1'0NSG.

Taken mp and posted before w. D. Bennett,
Esq, in Grasshopper Township on the 7th day
of August 1856, a Sorrel horse, years old,
white face, name reached one eye out, left hind
leg white halfway up, right fore foot white
and has several saddle marks. Appraised at
thirty five dollars.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19

MD- Rev. Theodore Parker, in course
Of his sermon las, Sunday, says: "Six
fall.norse, half alligator men from Ken
lurky or Missouri will Put TO fligh, all the
onl talking, spread-eagle Free-Soilers
|aad Aboltionists of New England" The
|BS,on Journal thinks if the Kansas emi-
ganis from New England will no, fight
battle they had better stay at home
Why do no, the political editors and polit-
pal slergymen come out TO Kansas them
selves and fight battle?"
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19

B~ Godey's Lady's Book, for August,
is splendid number, full Of capital read
ing matior and beautifully executed en-
bellisbments. Cooley is an expert hand in
the art of catering for the public appetite.
and as consequence renders his monthly
one of rare merit.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19

TAKEN up on the g2th day of July. by Wes-
i ley Williams and posted before P. p. VIII
cox Esq, in Shannon Township, in Atchison
county, grey mare II years old, Il hands
high, blind in tie right eye, little sunken by
reason OF fistula, and has some geer marks
Appraised at fifty dollars.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19

B8 The editor of the New York
Dutchman, speaking of drink he once
had occasion to indulge IN, says that he
couldn't tell whether it was brandy or a
iorchlight procession going down his
throat!
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19

DIsrRIcr CouRT.-The L. S. District
Court has been sitting in this city during
le past week. But little business was
lone, there being but few cases on docket.
The Grand Jury found very few bills,
mostly for some minor offences against the
laws. Among the distinguished lawyers
pn attendance at Court. we noticed Gen.
b +. Stringfellow from Weston, Gen. b.
-n' hughes Of St. Joseph, Col. II. L..
||kcuu and Gel. F. Gwinner OF Liberty,
Missouri.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19

ATcHIsoS, July %, 1856.
THHE COMPREHENSIVE heretofore exist
i ing under the name of MUTT s. SMITH, is
dissolved by the death OF of the senior partner.
All persons having claims against the firm will
present them for settlement. All persons in
debted expected to come forward and settle
the same, as further indulgence can not be
given. &. G. SMITH, surviving partner.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19
Wsd. L. CHALLIss, LUTHER G.
CHALLIss AND GRAFTON
THOMSON,


JNo. ALcoRNs, AMBROSE JONES,
G. NJ. MILLION. LEWIS BURNS,
DANIEL D. BURNS, JAMES N.
BURNS AND CALVIN +. Burns.
To John Aicorns, Ambrose Jones. Daniel D.
Burns, James N. Burns and Calvin +. Burns.
Dlease take notice; that VIM. L. Challiss,
l. Luther &. Challiss and Grafton Thomson
as compIainants have filed in the Probate Court
OF AtchisOn county, Kansas Territory, their
certain Bill of Injunction returnable to the First
District Court at the next term thereof, TO be
held in, and for the said county Of Atchison at
March, A. D. 1857, in which John Alcorns,
Ambrose Jones, George NJ. Million, Lewis
Burns, Daniel ID. Burns, James n. Burns and
Calvin +. Burns are defendants; that said Bill
is brought by said compla!nants TO enjoin and
restrain said defendants from running horse
boat from point on the Missouri River in the
town of Atchison to the opposite side Of said
river in the county of Buchanan and State of
Missouri, and from transporting persons and
properly across said river at said point or in
any wise using or interfering with the ferry at
the place last aforesaid, for one year from the 81
day of July A. d. 1856. And for such other
| and further relief in the premises as MAJ be
equitable and just. That Luther c. Chaliss on
the filing of said Bill aforesaid, filed there
with his affidavit stating that John Alcorns,
Ambrose Jones, Daniel ID. Burns, James n.
Burns and Calvin F. Burns part Of said de-
PENDANTS are non-residents of the Territory of
Kansas and residents Of the State of Missouri.
Now, therefore, l Newcomb J. l. eiand, Judge
of the Probate Court in and for ne county of
Atchison and Territory of Kansas, hereby or
der that you and each of you be and appear OF
| the next term Of ths First District Court of
Kansas Territory, to be held in and for the
county of Atchison at the time and place afore-
| said and answer the said Bill of complainants
| or the ga me. will be taken as confessed. Dated
at Atchison this 18th day of August, A. D.
| 1896. N. J. IRELAND,
Judge of the Probate Court of Atchison county,
Kansas Territory.
Isaac S. HAscALL, Atty. FOR compininants.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19

Nov, papa, tell rue what is a
humbug e "It is." replied papa. ewhen
mamma pretends to be very fond Of me.
and puts no buttons on my shirt till remind
ed of it a dozen times" Queer definition.
tns still there's some truth in IT,
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19
Notice! Notice !

A IL Sherifs and other officers having settle
"A ments to make with the Auditor will do 81
Immediately or suffer themselves to be dealt
with according to law.
JOHN DONALDSON,
Aug19-3t Auditor Public Accounts.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19
steamb0at Gar0s.
1856 sttiItlftBtlt. Il g.
Regular Thursday Missouri River Packet,
sE GsAissg &fas..

ks
sE Grafssg &f9r.
For brunswick, Miami, HiIl's Landing, Wa
verify, Berlin, Lexington, Weiiineton. Camden
Siblev, kichfield. Liberty. Independence, Kan
sas- nas kriiie, Leavenworth City, ,Foat I-aven-
worth, Weston. kickapoo, Iatan, Atchison,.
Doaiphan and St. JOSEPH. y
Fw~k The new and splendid n. sseneer
lzssxassssS pas ket, MORNING STAR, Wn.
sssAEszsssE BaERLv, Master, will leave for
the above and intermeda points esesy slissn-
ate Ihua slay GriBg the season, at o'clock,
=. NJ; rs foih g
May L, ID sr&. sg; June - and. I'd; July 10 aud
2l;. As,s- ss' Z anGs2i; September and Is; Oc-
tober ?, 10 end 81; Nov l3 and "a. s5
Returning, will leave ST. Joseph every alter
nate Wednesday. as follows:
Wednesday. Mnrch 1e and e6; April snd
2S; Mas = and. p; June and Is; July AMI
50; August Es and q; Septeraber 10 asd pl
October and 22;; November aHd1u; Deesn,
Der 8.
Departing from ST. Joseph, Wednesdays ~
| 10 O'Clock IN, A.caison at ia IN. Iatsn At
| IL p IN, and will arriSe at Weston same dav
and remain there over aight. Leave Weston
Thursday at O'clock m; Fort LeaFeaworth
al a N. Esasef;tvoI tA City at q a. M; Park
| Vile at 10 a. ~; Kansas at 12 ~; WAYNE CITY
at l ?. M; Liberty at p. m; RIclsleld at y.
| m; Sibley at 4 p n. Camden at ; D. m: Wei
! lington at p. ID; and arrive at Eexinstpn
same evening", and remain there over night
| Leave Lexington Fridays at O'Clock a. m
| Berlin and Dover at 81 4. m; waveriy at 10 !.
m-;Hill.s Landing at IL a. m-; Miami at D. n. !:
Brunswick at p. m, Glasgow at 4 p. na.; aud
Bonneville at 81 p IN. VIII arrive at ST. Lonis :
Saturday afternoon In time to meet the Louis-
Vile mail bouts, and all other evening packets.
| The MORNING STAR has been built expressly
| for the Misso.ri river trade aud every improve
| meht made which s"fety, comfort and convent
ence could snggest. Slippers NAV rely apou
| The utmost dispatch In fle delivery OF their
| freight, ami passengers assured that no ex
Errtion on sgr part will be spared to render Tn.
| Morning Star worthy OF that generous pat
! ronaee which heretofore has been, and ,ve hope
may continue TO be extended to her officers
| t1l-sea WIN. BRIEFLY, Master.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19

Esq, IN Grasshopper Township, on the 18th
day of August 1856, Sorrel mare, six years
old, blaze face, name reached, one eye out and
has several saddle marks. Appraised at seven
ty-live dollars.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19
VIZ. DYER.

BRoOKFIELD, Jan. Eth, IS55.
Prof. Wood-Dear Sir: Has Ing made trial
of your Hair Restorative, it gives me pleasure
to say that it's effect has been excellent in re-
moving inflammation, dandruff, and constant
tendency to itching, with which l have been
troubled from my childhood, and has also re-
stored my hair, which was becoming gray, to
it's original color. | have used no other article,
with any thing like the same pleasure and prof
it. Yours truly,
L. K RRAGG
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19

hurrALo RoBEs.-A shipment Of eight
'ndFed buffalo robes was made TO St.
-'als last week from Atchison, per Morn
S Star. They were sent in to one of our
','rcantile houses from the neighbcrhood
The Big Blue, from which section Of
f'ansas, Atchison receives very heavy
llale
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19

hsIcK suiLDlNc.-In visiting the up
e' part OF the city last week we noticed
~ r'ee elegant brick buildings going up.
nsy are intended for family residences.
~ will be completed before winter sets
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19
st. Eonis Abb.

ScNs'1'tst - s40SOsas
Wholesale and Retail
UPHOLSTERY AND FURNITURE
DEALERS AND MANUFATURER
Nos. 90 and az Washington Avenue,
ST. LOUIS, MO.
HAVING completed our arr angements for q
i i full stock of goods In our line, and hsv-
ing the best assortment in the West, take
pleasure in Offering to purchasers, both HOLE
SALE AND RETAIL
5000 Bedsteads, 1000 Bureaus.
500 Dining Tables, 500 Breakfast do,
200 Work Stands, 200 Wash do.
100 Wardrobes, 1000 Looking Glasses,
$50 dozen wood seat Chairs,
200 do cane seat do,
100 do rocking do,
100 do. children's do, 900 Lounges.
500 tin Safes. 200 Cribs, assorted sizes,
100 rush and split bottom Chairs.
To which we add mahogany and walnut par
lor and rocking Chairs. Sofas;: cNnter, side and
extens Ion Tables; Secretaries and Book Cases
Uph olstery iii great variety. such as spring
hair, cotton. moss aud hIsk Mattresses, Com
forts, Spreads aud Blankets
Our work is all warranted as represented
our prices as low as the lowest.
Orders promptly and faithfully executed ana
respectfully solicited Satisfaction guaranteed
Please call and satisfy yeurselses.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19

sss Is John G. Fremont or his wife
: iepubiican candidate for the Presiden-
"ill somebody tell US that
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19
Anm0mffmfmts.

BE- No Candidates name sc,H be in
serted unfit the fee Is PAID. -@s
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19
EOfsC<yr<SSssg s. Commissions
II q u - Is
At AtczkEs0n, Kansas Territory.
,LK. RoBERr II. cABELL.

E L.
C. E. VOOLFOLK & co.
HAVE taken the large New Store and Ware
i Il house, at the Steamboat Landing at Atch-
ison, K T., and are prepared to Receive, Store
and Forward, and Sell on Commission, all kinds
Of merchandise, for Emigrants and Traders, to
the Territory and to, California, Oregon, Salt
Lake, &C. They are also now receiving, and
will keep constantly on hand, a large stock of
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS,
And Furniture and Mattresses, OF all kinds
This house is large and commodious, and be-
ing located at the Landing but little Expense in
drayage and labor will be required, and they
are determined to Receive, Store and Forward
Goods, and sell any article in their line as low
as it can be done on the river.
c. Z. VOOLFOLK & CO.
References:
Woods, Christy Il Co., Bart, Wiley & Bart,
Fisher s. Bennett, Parker. Russell & CO.,
Bryan, Hardcastie' Il Co., Nc Mechan s. Bal
iantine, St. Louis, Mo.
West s. McAshan, st. Joseph, Mo.
1utt s, Baker, Weston, Mo.
A. Johnson & Co, Brunswick, Mo.
j. Riddlesbarger, Kansas, Mo.
John Parker, Providence, Mo-. iS-tf
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19

The undersigned, Rev. J. K. Brags,is a min
lister in regular standing, and pastor of the Or
thodox Church, at Brookfield, Massac chusetts.
He is gentleman of considerable influence,
and universally beloved.
(Copy) WIZ. DYER.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19

E We are authorised to announce RIC1f-
ARD L. KIRK, as candidate for Seat in the
House of Representatives of Kansas Territory
Subject to the decision of a Pro-Slavery Con-
vention 16-te
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19

ss- This i the /" Tournament" season
| The South. One took place at Mt. So
sa' Augusta. last week. Mr.. John II.
'a"iord of Augusta was declared victor,
'4i Miss Mat. Phillips of the same coun-
/ Vas chosen Queen OF Love and Beauty.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19

If you choose you may send me six dozen
Hair Restorative. 1 think l can seIit.i 1t had
worked mirales 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. Ii. GRIDLEY.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19

LoGANsroRr, Ind, June 9th, 1875.
Messrs o. J. Wood & Co-Gents Yours
of the 18th is just received. Enclosed please
find $50 GO, it being the amount for hair restor
ative. have sold il all.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19

POST, ESQ.,, is authorized to act as
GENT for the "Squatter Sovereign" In
c;tv of st. Louis.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19
Ufu 9obertisfulents.
]. B. LAREY.
ATTORNEY AT LAW.

w his care in Atchison and the adjoining
counties. Office In the rea: of the Stone Store,
on 2nd Street. f23-3m.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19

! kAssAs.-
fennsylvania
j \ ,e Senate by
| Kansas, in
as lor many
1 was electe d
flvania regi.
nd was ap.
in 1919, r.
PSI Muster of
seqnentlyap.
Judge of Al.
fyor of San
[ter' and was
'ure a mem.
oners for HE
ted as being
oily fitted for y
the Office, to
nted him.
esent { nd;-
nd and the
Union ays:
war 81 ould
State: AMI
ntly L, .ievs
e, we could
men for ti,.
trouble than
he invasion
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19
JOSEPH r. CARR,
I'll { Z or 'sscU at II q 90
KIeadley's Office,
t12-ypd ATCHISON, K. T.

t12-ypd
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19

FNHE following is from distinguished mem
L Der of the medical profession:
Squatter sovereign., 1856-08-19

Finn Of Bond & kellogg, Druggists,
st. Paul, NJ. I.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1856-03-21

fed with many ludicrous incidents, and
some, too, that would have drawn tears from
the most stolid Of men. The negroes were
allowed to go through the crowd and re-
quest those whom they would prefer to serve,
to bid for them. Most of the slaves do this,
so it is no uncommon thing to see darkcy
give list of his accomplishments, and pro-
duce every Recommendation in his favor that
he can obtain. \ woman whose children
were retained by her owner, but who was
to be hired out that year, requested near
neighbor of that owner to hire her, 40 that
she could bc near her children. To induce
this man to make higher bid than his COM
petitors, she offered to pay the difference, in
advance, from her own pocket. One wished
to be hired by the man who had obtained
the man who had obtained tho services Of
his wife, and to bring this about he showed
a recommendation from tho master Of last
year, and also license to cxhort in the
Methodist church. The men were hired out
at the rate of from 800 to Sl25 the wo-
men from 30 to so, and the boys from $40
to so dollars. The girls were hired out as
a general thing for their board and clothes.
BOSTON Trdu.
The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1856-03-21

EFFECTS or THE LAW. We learn that in
this city it has done wonders. Although
provisions and every article of livelihood
have been rs dear rs last winter, yet the
Overscer Of the Poor says that 1t has cost
us over four hundred dollars les to suppor.
the poor than it did last year. Many poor
families who could not keep body and soul
together without application for help, now
live comfortably. They say their husbands
return home peaceably; where before they
had fear oftentimes for their lives. r....
1t is well known that the Young Mems
Benevolent Association expended last year
more than Eve hundred dollars for the poor
this year they have expended none and
hardly half the demand has been madc on
the Howard Benevolent Society as during
last winter. What has caused this; VIII
the dcfamcrs Of this law answer? The
maintenance Of this law Is Of vast impor'
tance, and one which addresses itself to cv'
cry tax payer in this Stae.-Dorer l"q'a'
rcr. II f"I