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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-20
Value of Kansas.

The climate of Kansas resembles
that of Virginia, though less sultry.
There is breese from the mountains
even in the warmest days. Vegetation
is early and abundant. The slaye.hol-
ders and abolitionists are well aware,
indeed. that whatever party predomi-
mates in Kansas viii command, In the
future, the resources of a wealthy and
powerful community. There can be
no doubt that Kansas, with its fertile
soil and genial climate, and the strong
political motives now opening to en-.
courage settlement, viii speedily Eli III
with inhabitants coming from all part
of the Union. None need be disap
pointed in their expectations. The
state of the controversy respecting til.
existence of slavery in the territory i
well known. Those who would prefe
. home where politics are undisturbe.
by any strong element of agitation, has
better 60 into the more northern terri
ttosy.-Fesrss' States oftks Great Hssl
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-12-20
Wen Not Go Bsokl
By J. E. COOK.

From the bleak New England hills,
From the forest, dark and old,
From the side of murm'ring rills,
Came the hardy and the bold
Came they here to seek home,
On the prairies' boundless plain.
Here, to Kansas, they have come,
Found a home-and viii remain.
Rest they here; though clouds may lower
Over Freedoms glowing sky,
Fear not they the tyrant's power,
Nor the Rufian's battle-cry.
IL the storm should Ger them roll
Battles lightnings round them glow,
Still, with firm, undaunted soul,
They viii meet the coming blow
Meet it, as the sons Of sires,
Who. in bye-gone days of yOre,
Stood where Bunker's awful fires,
Strewed the field with crimson gore.
Sires, who died that Freedoms light,
Here might glow with undimm'd ray,
Freedom theirs; and truth and right,
Hallows tombs, where now they lay.
This our home; and Kansas sod
Free from slavery's stain shall be.
Here the tyrant's chast'ning rod,
Bows no neck, nor bends, no knee.
This our home; and wen never
Leave land we so much love,
Till life's ties shall sever,
And we seek home above.
Here, on Kansas widespread plains, /
We shall dwell. through veal and woe
Keep it pure from slavery's stains,
Till life's fountains cease to flow.
Leave it-never! never, more,
While the blue sky bends above,
Woods and plains, and valleys Ger,
Are our home-the home we love.
,a,crence, Dec. IL, So
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The Hefaio Of Freedom.
Lawrence, Saturday, Dec. 20, 1855
Rsuly to a Querist.

In reply to correspondent at CEDAR
VILE, Ohio,we would state that we have
no further apprehensions of violence
from the Border Rufians. On the con-
trary, we have full confidence in the
disposition and ability of the incoming
administration. to preserve quiet in
Kansas Frank Pierce's dynasty will
close on tRe 4th of March next, and
joyful day it will be to the people of
this Territory. They feel to reyese
the saying of Hamlet, and choose to
fly to other ills they know not Of.
Than bear those ills they have.
The Missouri was but little disturbed
by river pirates after Gov. GEARY ap-
peared among US. On the contrary,
through his influence with the Cover
Ror Of that State, travellers were but lit
tie. if any. annoyed. by coming up the
river. We fee! equally sanguine that
there win be no disturbance IN thespring
and therefore recommend all persons to
prepare for coming up the Missouri.
The best and cheapest building mate
rial in Kansas, in our opinion, is stone.
Masons are charging US, in Lawrence,
sixteen cents a cubic foot for furnishing
material, and putting it into wall
In measuring up the work, they throw
out half the openings. Seasoned pine
boards. matched and grooved for floors
cost from $40 to $50 thousand fee
here in Lawrence. By buying it in Al
ton. H., and shipping here under ia
vorable circumstances, it will cost onl,
about s65 thousand. Shingles ar
worth Sc q thousand. Sash, nine L
twelve cents light. PANEL doors ar
worth from $3.50 to s5 apiece. Rougl
lumber for building may be counted a
$50 thousand. Plastering. ineludinl
material and lathing, is worth from for
q to fifty cents yard.
Lots in Lawrence are rising very fas
in value. Some very good lots on tn
business part of Massachusetts, street
have been sold during the past week a
800. A qaarter of a corner lot. whic
we sold year and half ago for s25
was sold last week for $3.50. Out loi
are ranging from $50 or $40 to si0(
and as the central part of the town
ssached they increase in value.
While this information will answs
our querist, We trust it will be sasisfa.
tory to others desiring information. &c
about Kansas.
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brayest and best of our number. God
helping us, our deeds and sacrifices
shall show this whenever we are called
upon in the future. The example of
our noble and lamented dead, the
warm expression of sympathy on our
suferings, the earnest God-speed in
our struggles, and the generous re-
Spouse to our appeals for help that has
reached us from every part of our
country, and from distant lands, in
spires us with new courage to perse-
we're unto the end. The historic assoc
Citations of your greeting and gifts are
to us peculiarly impressive and inspir-
ing.
From the locality made sacred to
all lovers of liberty, by the inaugura-
ton of that which is most dear to us
in the institutions of our country, the
scene of the first fruition of the heroic
and pious purpose of our common an
cestors. the birthplace of freedom for
nation, from the burial places of the
first martyrs for civil and religious lib
erty on this continent, these friendly
greetings and manifestations of inter-
est in our struggle, have sublime
significance.
They make more vivid to our minds
what our experience in this wilder
ness has almost hourly suggested: our
lineal connection with the pilgrim
fathers of New England, and the con-
tinuance of that holy contest for hu-
man rights, for which they became ex-
lies from comfortable homes, from
kindred and pleasant society, to endure
the privations of new country, and
the cruelties of savage men. We
have been wont to draw courage from
the memories of those men and times,
and from the reflection that such great
results have, under Gods blessing,
flowed from such feeble, and, to out
ward appearance, such an unpromis-
ing commencement. The righteous
principles for which they contended
and suffered, we have espoused. Our
trust is in the righteous God in whom
our fathers trusted.
All good men, the progressive ten
denotes of the age, the powers of the
everlasting kingdom, are with u.s.
From these convictions we take eour-
age, even in the midst of our sad re-
verses. We yet hope that the object
which unites us in prayer and effort
will be accomplished-that this fair
portion of the earth which we have
chosen for our home, may be saved
from the blighting curse of human bon
dage, to be prospered and blessed
through the institution of freedom.
In our hearts we thank you, in feel
ings too deep for expression, for the
manifestation of your friendly interest
in word and deed. We rejoice, es-
pecially, in the assurance of your con-
tinued sympathy and prayers. May
you have the satisfaction of knowing
that we ever prove ourselves worthy Of
such honorable privileges-that by
such help we succeed in establishing
in this wilderness the prosperous com
monwealti. of virtuous and intelligent
a free and happy people.
In accordance with vote of a public
meeting Of citizens of Lawrence,
Kansas
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To the ladies of Plymouth, Massa-
chusetts. We, the citizens of Kansas,
in response to their letter of sympa-
thy, and in acknowledgment of their
generous aid. send grateful saluta-
tions
Your kind address has reached US,
and has been read in public meeting.
Our hearts are gladdened by the SYM
pathy and good cheer which it con-
veys. Our spirits are raised and
made stronger in the freedom-loying
spirit in which 0reathes.
|. - m the great stream of bounty which
has been coming into us of late, whose
numerous tributaries seem to extend
throughout the free North, part OF
your generous donation has been re-
cognized. This, with the greater par
of what has been received, has beer
distributed to the needy IN the differ.
ent6istricts of our Territory, giving
seasonable relief to many who were bul
poorly prepared for the wintry blast.
that are already sweeping over tn,
land.
No words from us can be needed t.
assure ysu that we do heartily RESPOND
to your condemnation of the tyranny
whose brutal prosecutions we have suf
fered, and in striving against which
we have resisted unto blood,-the sa
cred iife-blood of those dear to us, tn.
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W. A. Holton & Co.,

.HTHOLESALR aRd Retail Dealer u ":
w Medicines, Paints, Dye FtufSs, Oh. ~ ~
Brushes, SOAPS, PeTfumery. Fanny At =
Fountain Syrups, Patent Medicines and =
Wines and Brandy for medicinal PgrPcss
Have been eighteen years in this busleeS
the West. and are prepared TO give ss'as''''
TO all applicants. -.
Our Soda Water and Syrurs are adrai'R@
be the best west Of the Allegbanies-
Prescriptions ofall kinds PrePakd VIE =
ness and accuracy. rs,
Outfits of EinigTants 70 Kansas or 70 -. !.
mia, furnished in the best style and at al
ees. Corner Third and Bellies stIeet, Al'o's :
April 26, Ie56.-6m
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Rich.

The cab6oges. which We acknowledge
ed as having received from Friend
SrEaRss, last week. proved to be q lot
he had sent to neighbor on the other
side Of our Office, to Ell an order but
the porter. supposing Dir. s. was vel
looking after the interest Of the printer,
innocently LEFT them at our door. Mrs
KILLAx found her dinner table short O
her intended variety that day. but our.
embraced an item not mentioned IN ths
bills.
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Still Alive!

Z Vie old mud silantee came very near being
L destroyed on the memorable 2lst of May,
but it wasn't.
/ am still alive, and have few goods. and
a very little money left Should be happy
to see all my old. and few as,e friends at
the old shantee, next to where the Fort
seGs, but alas is not.
In few weeks / expect to move into a
comfortable Stone Store, that is, if am not
arrested for "hcrse stealing" before. When
/ get there, shall be very happy to see all
Lawrence, and the surrounding county
Shant hayemuch 10 sell, but shall be glad to
see all, gentlemen and ladies, and talk poll
ties, religion de-
CHARLES STEARNS.
LAwREscE, Oct. 18th, 1856.
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re- We neglected to thank our
friend, ALLEN CRocKER, at Leroy,
Kansas, for the saddle of yenison.
and a fine wild turkey. which he sent
Us as present. The venison was
unusually good, and tender. May the
days of our friend be long in the land.
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s af e s

uERRING'S CHAMPION FIRE-PROOF
IL SAFES, with Halls Patent Powder
Locks, the same that were awarded sepa-
rate medals at the Worlds Fair. London
1851, and the Worlds Fair, New York, 1853
and are the only American Safes that were
awarded medals at the London Worlds Fair
These Safes are now admitted to be supe.
riof to any ever offered the public, and the
subscribers challenge the world to produce
an instance of these Safes failing to preserve
their contents through the hottest fires, or .
burglar picking the lock.
The subscribers and their agents are the
only persons authorized to make and sell
Herring's Patent Champion Safe, with Hall.
Patent Powder Proof Locks.
s. C. HERRING & CO..
Green Block, l35, l37 and $50 Water street
and Murray street, New York.
ROBERTS + DAVIS, Agents,
st. Louis, Mo-,
c. C. Miller + CO., Agents, New Orleans
u Orders for the above safes NAV be lief
with G. w: Bows, Esq. at the Herald o.
Freedom office
Dec. 5, lS56.-&3m
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S. 2. HAND, Sec'ry.


According to adjournment. the Pot
towstomie Colony met on Friday even
ing.
< MIR. Hyatt addressed the Colony on
the necessity of forming resolutions
within themselves, to make the enter
prise at which they have engaged, sue
coed aeall hazards. He made many
beneficial remarks, which were cordi-
ally responded to by the men.
Mr.. Hyatt was requested to preside,
after which the following resolutions
were unanimously adopted
Resolved, That all personal differ
ences occurring in the Pottowatomie
Colony. shall be decided by arbitra-
ton.
y RESOLVED, That the town which we
will locate shall be called HYATT, and
that we will call the county in which
we shall settle, Army county and will
use our influence to have it called by
| that name when this Territory is or.
lganized as State.
RESOLVED, That we will discounte.
nance and discourage the evil practices
of profane swearing and the desecra
ton of the Lords day, and as far al
is in our power, endeavor to avoit
Everything that is considered immoral
| The latter resolution was made
through the suggestion of Mr.. HUT
member of the Colony, which pro
duced much interesting discussion
Messrs. Army. Hyatt, Harvey, Hinton
HUT and others addressed the Colony
in favor of the resolution, and whel
submitted to the meeting, it was man
imously adopted.
The Colony adjourned to meet Oh
Massachusetts, street, on Saturda,
! morning, at 10 o'clock, to set out 70
their intended settlement, on Pottowat
omie creek. Z. HYATT, Pre'st.,
Il S. P. HAND, Sec'ry.
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Alton Courier,

PUBLISHED Daily, Tri-weekly and
L Weekly. GEO. T. BRowS, Editor and
Proprietor. Daily, SO per annum; Tri-Week-
y, 81 Weekly, 81.
70 An Extra BOOK and JOBBING Office
is connected with this establishment; also,
one of the best BOOK BINDERIES in the
West. Patronage solicited. G. w. Brown
at the Herald of Freedom office, LAWRENCE lis
authorized to receive subscriptions for either
of the journals, or work for binding.
Alton, ILL.,, April DC, le56.-ly=
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Eoreross' Patent circular.sav MIN
sTIelENAs, JOHNSON & CO., rRora'n
dlton. H.

sTlGLENAS, JOHNSON & Co., rRopR,n
AH0R, Miao;s
HAVING purchased the night fl, a..
IL Western States and Territories oftbs - sae
patent, We are now prepared to furnish The ~.
CIRCULAR sAw-MILL,
decidedly. that has ever been Offend g. 4,
Puohc. M. Norcross is well known - ,le
largest practical and moet scientific nappss-.
nIer N tins country probably in the world a.
popular and celebrated as his PIainins ~ 20
chine, and only requires an exsminat;..s =
give it the 70
PREFERENCE OVER ALL OTHER sAy-uu,.
The saw has a lateral vibration ON sa;,..-,,
rocker boxes, and when thrown ont of IL. -.
recover itself by the action Of the DRIVING ~.
while at the same time the arbour has no -
al play in the boxes, and Is made to {, 49,
with the shoulders 70 prevent the oil from -.
ting ont while in operation, q matter of M,
importance where the motion is As rapid = :
circular saws.
The arrangement of this machine Is 81
feet, simple and adjustable, that much ,E.
ner saw can be used than il on any o,het nh
thereby greatly '
SAfASG fOaEb AND LUMBER.
and is much less liable to get out of order. II.
head blocks Is great improvement over The ou
style; both can be set by one man at the san.
time.
We are also manufacturing and furnishing
Engine ROLLERS,
Bolts, and all necessary fixtures for said mir.
of as good style and quality, and as ebesp !.
can be had in the West. We are also man
featuring the Muly Jumper Upright Saw Mn
which is unsurpassed as an upright mill, snd
has many advantages over the circular ssT.
with
ENGINES, BOILERS, AND All COMPLEX
All of the sand work is kept constantly %
hand at the
ASA UNDRY.
Alton, Illinois, and at NJ. G. NOISE & ca
No. Is Main street, st. Louis, Mo-. who s,r
eur AUTHORIZED agents for the sale of the same
Orders for the above mills will be recs;v.s
| by CIV. BROWN, Esq., at the Herald Of Frs
dom Office, Lawrence, Kansas.
April 90, '56.-1yp
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G. W. Brown,

OoMMISSIONER Of DEEDS, and other Ii
~ struments Of Writing under Seal, and De-
positions for Pennsylvania, Massachusetts,
Vermont, Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, New York
Wisconsin and Asine; viii attend 70 the du-
ties of his ONCE On application at che HERALD
OF FREEDOM Office.
Lawrence, Dee. II, Is5s.-tf
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". WOODWARD, "a HLE,
Woodward & Finley

Woodward & Finley,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEAL
w Frs in Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals,
Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Dyes, Glass and
Glassware. Also, Books, Periodicals., Sta
tionery and Fancy Notions, &C., DC.
We shall aim to supply our friends South
and West of US throughout the Territory, at
better rates than they can buy elsewhere, be-
lieving that our position and facilities enable
US so TO de. We buy chiefly in the Eastern
markets, and can therefore supply Physi-
clans. dealers, and all others on the most rea-
sonable terms. Can and gioe us a trial.
We are Sole Agents for the following pro-
prietary Medicines-the very best Of the
kind.
all of Jayne's, Loudon's. Ayers, Fitch's
and Wright's Family Medicines. Also, the
following constantly on hand: Osgood's Chol
ogogue, Smiths Tonic, Moffat's Bitters, Da.
Wis Pain Killer, Railways Relief, Sloan's
Ointment and Condition Powders, Arabian
Mustang and all other Liniments, Holland
German Bitters, "Liverwort and Tar" Nc.
Lanes Vermifuge and Pills, Fahnestock's
Vermifuge and all others in popular use
WOODWARD & FINLEY.
Lawrence, Nov. &, 1856. PIG
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Pottowatomie Colony.

The first meeting OF the members OF
the Pottowatomie Colony was held in
the school room at Lawrence, on We'd
nesday evening, Dec. 10th. w. F..
N. Army was requested to preside,
and S. P. HAND was elected secretary.
Mr.. Army stated the object of the
meeting, and gave some wholesome
advice, which was appreciated, and
warmly responded to by all present.
In concluding his remarks, he recon-
mended, in consideration of the pro-
ieet, the strict necessity of the obser-
vance of the rules in the Society,
which is SO necessary to its prosperi-
ty, and closed by proposing the fol-
lowing agreement, which was cheer
fully signed by all the members
We, the undersigned, being desir-
Gus of locating ourselves upon claims,
and establishing a settlement with q
view of engaging in the peaceful pur-
suits of life, and as we do not approve
of the life which many of us have, by
the circumstances of the country been
compelled for some months to lead,
we hereby pledge ourselves to each 9th.
er to aid and assist one another in all
matters pertaining to social society,
and endeavor to live in peace with all
men whilst engaged in the improve.
ment of our claims, when selected
We further agree, to regard strictly
the rights and property of each other
and to abstain from the use of intoxi
eating liquors, except as medicine
when prescribed by physician and
also to discountenance its sale or ust
in the town located by us.
We further agree, that any violation
| of the above shall subject us to for
fixture of our interest in said town
and that vote of the majority of the
undersigned shall decide in such case
of forfeiture.
We hereby choose az
our Leader, and to direct and contro
all matters while we act in common
as Secretary, and
| as Provision Agent.
This agreement was signed by j. A
Harvey, s. P. Hand, and all the male
members of the colony. The Who'll,
number, men, women and children, il
eighty-four.
The election of persons to fill tn
blanks in the agreement, resulted a
follows: j. H. Harvey, Leader; S
P. Hand, Secretary and Cyrus j
Farley, Provision Agent.
The following resolutions were thel
passed unanimously:
" Resolved, That the members of tn,
Pottowatomie Colony are grateful t,
Messrs. Army and Hyatt for tn,
promptitude and efficiency with which
they attended to our wants, upon theil
arrival in the Territory also the kind
ness which they have manifested il
our behalf, in giving aid and encour
agement to us in locating our claims.
1 Resolved, That Thaddeus Hyatt, w
F. NJ. Army, j. A. Harvey and S. P
Hand be a committee to adopt plar
by which the claims and lots selected
by our Colony shall be equitably dis
tributed.
Resolyed, That when we reach GU
4 ocation on the Pettowatomie, we vii
build houses first for those having fam
lilies.
Resolved, That Messrs. Harvey
1 Hall and Farley be constituted com
mittee to prepare a code of laws t
/ govern the Colony.
" Concluding speeches of advice AM
tgood resolutions were made by Messrs
Harvey, Army and others, when tn
meeting adjourned to Friday evening
to make arrangements for the journe
next morning.
w. f. N. Army, Pre'st.,
S. P. HAND, Sec'ry.
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James NJ. Dixon
New BARRIERS Shop.

HENRY THOMAS has opened BARRIERS
Il shop on Massachusetts street. opposite
the Cincinnati House where he will be happy
to attend to the wants of all whomay favor
him with a call.
~ Business hours from AN. to I PM,
on Sundays from till IL N.
Lawrence Nov. &, 1856.
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LANES HOGAN.
Land Claims.

HAVING made arrangements TO BE elssl
Il in the Surveyor Generals Office for ca.
ants, agreeably to IN act of Congress ID -
cases, shall Be glad to stfend 20 such bus1'
for those desiring my legal services: Ian .
pairing work on prescriptions which -
TO publish rs soon ss practicable for ths p.
of pre-emptors- From careful exaInln.n@
the laws. with view to tins task, feel ess.
dent Of my ability TO give good sstisfse;,ss
those desiring my services ~ above. -
call upon me at the Herald Of Freedom O..
should information or adyiee be EHntsd 2
taing to claims or bounty lands.
G. w. BEDEA
Lawrence, March Is, 1855.
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Notice,

TIME subscriber having purchased % q
i ed . s.LITzIE GIANT Cogx MIL;
placs half mile south of Blantons DIT
prepared to griRd eoTB IN the ear. fof -
Also. Neal and IIominy for family n-.' =
a All orders attended to At snod.s MI z
on reasonable terms. JAS. B. ApDs
Blanton, Nov. "a, ,55.-tf.
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Samuel Spruance,

COMMISSION and Forwarding Merchant
~ Office and warehouse at the railroad and
general steamboat landing. Mark packages t.
care of S. Spruance. Alton, ILL.,"
April &c, l656.-lys
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A. Olcott,

WHOLESALE and Retail Dealer in Par
w lor Furniture of Rosewood, Mahogany
and Walnut. Also, Mattresses, and Up
holsetry generally, Looking Glasses, Glas,
Plate, Willow Ware, Dining Room, BED
Room and Kitchen Furniture, and genera
stock of Furniture for Steamboats,, Hotels
Offices, School Rooms, Lodges, &c. Order,
solicited. Wareroom corner of Second anC
State streets, Alton, Ill.
April 26, IS56.-ly
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c. ID. ELLIS. J. 3. LAVENDER. JAs- sS''
BOOTS AND SHOES.
ELLIS, CAvENDER q G
vuolEeaLE pEALEKI

SH0LEEAIE tEALEh-f a.
MO. 43 MAIN STREET, corner 9, :.
IN street. st. Louis. 80. are nos c.
theii spring stock which j. Of superle,1, -. -
and style, being mapufactured especlsle ~
order. Comprising choise ass"rtloeni. -
dies, Misses and Cilirens' fine stoe -
large assortment Of Gents and Ladlss
delphia make. All Of which they VII -
prompt men OF foi cash at . sns1
over eastern prices. E..a, I
An examination Of our Stock IS sS''c''-
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CTATIONERY. = We keep the largest,
- cheapest and best assortment of all kinds
of Stationery TO be found anywhere this far
West. Papers" Owen 4 Hurlbut's" finest
Letter Cap, plain and ruled. for circulars and
reporting, fine Bath, Commercial Note, as low
as 10 cents per quire Col0red and Fancy
Note of all patterns, plan, and fancy Envel-
opes to suit Inks-Carmiae, blue and black
and indelible; Pens-Gold pens with silver
holders, "Phinea's Patent Fountain Pen, %
steel pens of best brands Pocket and count
inghOuse Inkstands; States, Pencils; Visit
ing and Playing Cards, Drawing Paper and
Instruments, Sealing Wax, Waters. Also,
Backgammon boards, Dominoes, DC. Mem
orandum Books, Time Books, very cheap. by
w. 81.