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Mariposa Democrat., 1857-04-08
CnIiGmnfn LerIsIafn,r.

The following important bills were presented
to the Governor for approval, March 3lst
An Act concerning the office of County Trcasurers,
An Act recommending the electors TO vote for OF
against Convention to revise the Constitution of the
STATE.
An Act concerning persons under sentence of i'm
prisonment.
The Governor approved an Act amendatory
to and supplementary of an Act to establish,
support and regulate Common Schools, and to
repeal former Acts concerning the same.
Not having seen the details of any Of the
above bills, we defer remarks upon them.
The bill for reclaming ovcrilowcd lands of
Tularc County, by constructing canals, was
reported back from the Assembly, with amend
ments, to the Senate.
The bill introduced in the Senate by the
Hon. s. 4. Merritt, concerning the Treasurer
of Fresno County, was read second time and
referred to the Finance Committee, with in
structions to report next day.
Joint resolutions passed both houses con-
cerning our Indian affairs, to direct the atten-
ton of Congress to subject that will prove
of interest to the aboriginics of the State, and
afford better protection to our settlers.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-05-30
Would you Believe it?

T HAVE for sale a few bushels of the genuine
J. Irish Potatoes, imported from .iOuld Ire
lsnd,n - via. New Orleans. have cooked some
of them. and they are of extra quality, have
also, SO Peach Blow potatoes. Pink Ewes, and
q variety of other kinds from Illinois,
Potatoes, are by far the most profitableerae,
farmers can raise here, as eanbe seen by the fol-
lowing figures. Last year planted 25 bushels
of potatoes early in June, for which / paid
$500. We raised $50 bushels, " hieh was on
ty about half a crop. The expense of eultiva-
lion, and of getting to market, was 40. To-
tai $125.00. Present value of the crop sS75.O0,
or $3.50 profit, from acres of ground. Now
suppose had planted corn. instead of potatoes
The seed for acres would have cost. Ex-
pense of cultivation, say $50. / would have
obtained not over 200 bushels of corn from the
4 acres. This would now be worth s40o, which
would leave less than 0ne-kalf of the profit, the
potatoe crop yielded.
Farmers be wise and plant more potatoes, for
even If they are not one half the present price
next spring, and corn should be as high as it is
now, you would make far more on the potatoe
crop. c. STEARNS.
\. b. viii agree to give next spring Si.55
for 500 bushels Of good sesd potatoes. C.s.
Lawrence. May 20, 1857. 1888 tt.
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E5ssTr..shw.t, ro,s

PATE, of the Star Of Empire, occasion
ally tells a good thing, which is worth
copying. In a late number of his paper,
incidentally, he says -
Let man of enterprise and talents
begin to rise in the world. immediately.
thousands of eager cormorants, hungry for
what they were never smart enough to
get, will begin to use every means by
which to pull him down. It is not that
they are injured by him-not at all bat
they fear he viii attain 10 more than
they are able to, upon the ground that
what he gets will never be theirs. The
world is full of such characters, and 50 is
purgatory. But the man. OF real merit,
the more he is worked against, the higher
he will rise ; because it is natural for
people to say, That man, whom every
enyious fool is trying to break down, must
be some aceount-or they would not la
Dor so hard against him. Thus in spite
of malice, envy, and detraction, he goes
on and on, until high fame and great
honor are his
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-05-30
Camp Ground.

How beautiful to gaze upon a camp
fire at night upon the prairie; to hear the
cracking of the wood, the cheerful blaze
of the fire, frying of the meat, jingling of
the cooking utensils and the merry voices
of the campers. Those who have trav-
elled upon the plains, can indeed feel the
delight.
The other night, in returning home
from country friends good supper, we
had the pleasure of seeing many camp
illuminations all around upon the prairie,
near this place. There was the Santa Fe
trader, with his squad of Spaniards, and
the bold pioneer with his wife and little
ones, striking out for the far famed Kan
sas.
How happy it makes one on dark
night to look upon bright stars in the far
off blue. How much like stars upon
earth do these fires appear, cleaning
forth from every hill on the green prairie.
In imagination, earth becomes heaven,
studded with lights, richly shining, as
diamonds upon the brow of queen
Star Of Empire
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Machinery, for the New Northwest.

tHHE subscriber is now making the tour Of
Il Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota,
Iowa and Kansas, with competent Engineers
and Millwnghts, and IL prepared to furnish
Circular Saw Mills and Engines. both Portable
and Stationary, and all the fixtures complete,
and set them running, and warrant them to
earn from $50 to $40 per day, in from to
weeks from the receipt of the order, for from
81 400 to $2 .5oe according to the size of the En-
gine.
These Mills stand unriyalIed in the annals of
LAInber Making Machinery, for efficiency.
economy and durability. -
Sash or Mulay Mi lis removed, and Circular
Mills set running in one weeks time, for from
800 to $500, and dOvJle the product of the for
mer Mill guaranteed, and the expense for re-
pairs reduced 1920.
Ihave also made arrangements with Eastern
manufacturers. by which can furnish Machin-
cry, of all kinds, from 10 to 20 per cent. below
Western rates.
FIGURING and Corn Mills, Lath Machines, de-,
furnished at short notice.
I Saw Mills and Saws Of various sizes, con-
stantly on hand.
~ Letters of enquiry merely should en-
close stamp. o. CHILD. Patentee.
Moline, Rock Island Co., Ill. IT,
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Eagle Works. Chicago Illinois.

rs the largest machinery mandatory and
i depot, in the United States where may be
found Railroad Freight Cars, Portable and Sta
tionary Steam Engines, Locomotive and CYL
inder steam Boilers. All kinds of Wood and
Iron Machinery. Premium Portable Circular
Saw mills. Noyss' Portable Flour and Corn
Mills, with new improvements. with or without
Bolts. General Mil Furnishings. Superior
Single Mills. Steam and Water Gnages.
Steam Whistles. Finished Brass Work and
Engine Trimmings. Castings and Mill Gear
ing. Gates Patent Screw Cutter. Best Ma
ehinists' Files. of our own importation
Smoke Pipe, Breeches, Sheet Work, ETC., etc.
We say to our paerons and the public gener-
alle, that heretofore we have not been able TO
keep up with the demand, and now we have
largely increased our works, increased our Firm
and have greater facilities for supplying the
West with Machinery than any other Estab-
ment. r..s 1ra
P. W. GATES. E. 8. WARNER. 4. CHALMERS.
A. o. WARNER. ID. z. FRAsEK.
ADril IL ly. \
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"A theater player who is fond Of aecla-
nation, and yet has not the talent tob bring
forth a spontaneous outburst of applause
from his auditory, resorts to the claqsing
system for the purpose of gratifying his
vanity, or to make himself appear popu-
lar. 1t is this: He furnishes number
of his friends, or others who will be his
confdants, with free tickets, requesting
them to place themselves in different parts
| of the house, from pit to gallery, to ap-
plaud at his entrance on the stage, and at
particular periods during his acting. By
this concerted action, on their part, the
unsophisticated visitor is led to believe
that the player is really worthy of ap-
plause, and, under the leadership of the
elaquer, he contributes his portion of the
general clapping and stamping.
The claquing system. however, is not, at
the present day, confined to theatres and
minstrel houses, but is used with consid-
cradle effect By public speakes-those
who are vain, or have some selfish end in
view, such as political advancement, &C..
Buncombe speakers in the East tried the
plan during the campaign last fall, and
the results Were as satisfactory as they
could wish. Like the American people,
vices and virtues are migratory, and we
find that this peculiar system is western
immigrant, and is likely to become
squatter here in Kansas. We have seen
the plan tried at various public meetings
in the Territory, and it was executed
nearly, if not quite as wen, as it could
have been done by professional claquers
in the East. At certain time, loud calls
are made for General, or Doctor, or Gov.
eTnor so and so, and after proper amount
of time has been expended, the individ-
nal makes his appearance, which, of
course, brings thunders of applause from
the throats of the profession,n who,
after shouting themselves hoarse, labor
industriously, at certain periods, with their
feet and hands for their fayorite or en-
ployer. If this plan is pursued much
longer, the entire applause system will
become regular nuisance, and speakers
who are worthy of being listened to viii
be compelled to place in view of the au-
dience the inscription which was once
used by celebrated actor, Please do not
applaud
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General Intelligence Office |!

EKPORL4, Il. 7.
HAVING located at the above named place,
Il | am prepared to transact all kinds of
business pertaining to the interest of emigrants,
and Others who desire to locate lands in the
NeoshO Valley. Having been resident of
Kansas for more than two years, and travelled in
all parts of the Territory, and having travelled
for three years in Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois and
Michigan, l am prepared to give such infofma-
ton of the country may be desired, and to
attend to any other business which may be en-
trusted TO my charge. Ny knowledge Of the
country and its interests, enables me to promise
safe aud profitable investments to those who
NAV eonfide their busiRess to me.
All communications addressed TO the under
signed win receive prompt attention.
\. 8. SfORRS.
Emporia Kansae. MAY Is. 1S51
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Criminal 20 do Rishi.


One of the Kansas letter-writers in a late
Y. Y. Times, strikes blow at Gems. PoM-
ERoY and LANE because of their 'pecunia-
" relation with Stringfellow and JONES'"
as if there was something criminal in their
late transactions with the pro-slayery par
ty. That letter only proves that no man,
however meritorious his action, is above
the libelous assaults of these calumniators.
Gen. PoMERoY in purchasing controlling
interest in Atchison, and changing the
Sguatter Sovereign, the most vindictive
pro-slavery journal, into conservative
Free State journal, thought he was doing
the cause good service. So confident are
we that he was not mistaken, we will ven
ture the assertion that that single move
rnent has done more to advance Free State
principles in Kansas, and destroy the Bit
ter opposition we have had to contend
with, than has been done by the whole
herd of letter writers, putting their favor
ties on the one hand, and pursuing those
against whom they entertain some perso-
nal prejudice with the motive of demons,
on the other.
Gen. LANE, too, though free to confess
that we are not an admireF of his yet his
purchase of Doniphan has conferred .
lasting benefit to the Free State cause /;
and those whe would rather see Kansas s
Free State than to see particular party
in power will thank Gen. L. for his labors
at Doniphan.
A different line of policy must be pur-
sued by the representatives of the Repub-
ican press in Kansas, else the party they
represent win have deep cause to regret
their connection with those persons.
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Rates of Advertising

Our terms of advertising are advanced
from this date to Is cents line first in
sertion, and ten cents line each suisse
guent insertion. To yearly advertisers
81 so a line will be charged, with no re-
duction for long advertisements. One
dollar line viii be charged for six
months, and 70 cents line for three
months.
Our circulation is now four times great
er than any other paper in the Territory,
it is therefore but proper that our adver-
tising rates should be higher than our
neighbors, as We are enabled to give so
much greater circulation to advertise
ments. NY
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Administrator,a lqotice.

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons
In whom it may concern, that letters Of Ad-
ministration upon the real and personal estate
of Eli d. Lyman deceased, of Douglass county,
Kansas Territory. were granted to me the under
signed, on the 2sth day of April, A. d. 1851, by
the Clerk of the Probate Court of said county.
Now therefore all persons having claims against
said estate are hereby requested 70 exhibit the
same to the undersigned, and all persons indebt-
ed to the said estate are requested TO make pay
ment to me. A. d. SEARL, Admir-.
Lawrence, Nav 16. .57-3t=
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pus, rhon An

A person living for day in the clouds
of dust which infest our city at times du-
ring dry periods, and when the winds are
high, feels the force of the Scriptural
remark, "Dust thou art, and unto dust
thou shalt return" Frequent bodily alb
lutions during such periods will remove
much of the loose dust with which our
bodies would otherwise become encum-
bered, and do much towards preserving
our healths, which are of so much praeti-
cal value in Kansas.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-05-30
DIED..

In this city, on the evening of the 18th inst,
FRANCIS KILLAM, Esq, formerly of Concord,
n. Fl. But q few days ago Mr.. X. was in
our streets in good health, to-day he is ten
ant of the grave. He was our nearest neighbour
and an esteemed friend. Kind and affeetionate
in his family and social relations, none knew him
but to love him. His place can never be filed by
another. Mr.. X. leaves devoted wife, an only
son. and numerous friends to mourn his loss.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-05-30
Reiojndar.

A C0ETEKPZABLE puppy, calling him
"A. self Aaron S. Hover, jumped my claim on
for over two years, and which by him, is des-
cribed as being the s. E. 4 of Sec. IA, Range 10,
East of the principal meridian. This is to warn
all persons to keep a sharp lookout for the
scamp, as both property and reputation are I'M
safe in the vicinity where he roosts if the past
fragrant outrage Of jumping claim with good
tenantable cabin, and 80 acres of land improv-
ed while the owner was temporarily absent on
business, is an index to his character. ] have
no fears of this Hover ever pre-empting nv
farm, or ereR GffensEfiHgit.
J. K. GOODIN.
Noy1ekb 1927 On
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The Governor-His Inaugural.

Gov. WALKER tarried on Tuesday night
at the Morrow House, and passed up to
Lecompton on Wednesday. At half-past
two of Thursday, he delivered his inau-
gural at Lecompton. We understand it
is quite lengthy, occupying an hour and a
half in its delivery. He recognized the
Territorial laws, but was silent as regards
the taxes. The address was conservative
in character, and contains many features
which will strike the public favorably.
We have not received copy as We go to
press, but hope to receive it soon.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-05-30
LAND AaEECY.

T1HE subscriber respectfully informs the pub.
ne that he continues 70 cary On the Lard
Agency business IN LaErenes, kanses. LIS
coinIEssio1ls for buying or sslIiag city property
s,a eve rer cent and no other charges His
ts<n,s e. 3 for purchssing unimpFoved land win Be
81 follow. viz. he viii take deeds IN tbe name
Of tbs uerscn fnnishing the finds and look
sfser tbs uroperty as carefully as II i were his
ox,s. and make no charges for his services; bus
the purchaser must furnish funds 20 pay al ef
the money bills when the land = sold ts.s
tr, ti,e gum invested and subtract the aznoent
from the amount Of tie sale. and the nett prof
Il shaII Be equally divided between ths par
chaser and tbs s1bscribef.
pNH JOHN 3. WOOD.
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o. WTLNARTH.

II AS just received large supply Of BOOKS
following :-C Chamber's information for the
People; Macaulay's History of England; HuIne's
History of England Plutarch's Lives Rollins
Ancient History Josephus' Ancient History.
Editions of all the various popular Poets. Gift
Books of yarions kinds. single or by sets. A
large supply Of Song Books, Drawing Paper,
Pencils. Pens, Inks, Perfumery, Iioiins and
Musical Merchandise, de-, dc.
Lawrence NAV ls 1897
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New Goods.

THANKFUL. to their old patrons for past ia
Il yors, the subscribers take pleasure in an
nouncing that they are continually receiving
heavy additions to their already extensive stock
Of merchandise, enabling them to supply the
Lawrence market With Fancy and Staple Goods
OF every variety, at prices As low, as any other
store IN the country. Their stock of Groceries
i complete. Prov isiens, embracing Flour. Corn
Meal. Lard. Pork, Bacon, &e., always on hand.
Oils. Paints: Croekery, Stoyeware, Hollow ware,
Glass Of the various sizes, Tinware, Carpenters
Tools, Boots and Shoes, Ready made Clothing,
Window Sash. Doors, GarpetiBgs, in short gen
eral and complete assortment Of every thing usu-
ally called for in country store in store Hoping
to receive continuance Of the liberal patronage
heretofore extended TO rs, we are the publie's
humble servant. Va C. DCNCAY
- LFteFe5scs MAJ 3D. IS57
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n q N0IRe z c0lfPAHY,

FNERAL AGENTS d COMMISSION
IL MERCHANTS, for the sale Of ell kinds
GRAIL ROAD MATERIALS. Xsesisesy q
1g<aas Eagines, Pumps, Horse Powers. Saw &;
Grist Mills, Porgings, Iron and Brass Castings,
Steam Gsuges, Steel, Files, Nails, Nuts and
Weshers. Betting, Gutts Perchs Goods, 0lszs
Lanterns, Locomotive Tires. No. 10 HAHN
Street, st. Louis, No.
n. q. M0IES, II. IL. WOODBAhi.
rx;I 1s s5F II
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House and Lot for Sale.

NIsHING to build Immediately in Della
w ware City, l will sell my house and lot.
No. 81, New Hampshire ST., for 81 600, cash,
and not farthing less. Also, 4 of lot No.
So, Mass. ST.. (title now undisputed, having
settled with the other claimant and received
deed from him, for $500. Also. lot y New
Jersey, corner lot. for $3.50, and 81 Tennes-
see, corner lot, not far from the Unitarian
Church, for $3.50. G. STEARNS.
Lawrence, May 90. 1887. 1889 #.
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GA newspaper, called aThe Note
Book," is to be commenced at Tecumseh,
ON the LIST of July. Il is to be a national
Democratic paper, another name in Kansas
for a fre-eating pro-slayery news journal.
The Note Book is to be published by
Samuel g. Reid.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-05-30

or Our fellow citizen, JOHN SPEERs,
ESQ.,, passed our Office the other day with
g couple of large white Pelieans, which
he had taken in the Kansas River. They
were of immense dimensions and showed
what Kansas could do In the way of sup
plying eastern museums. Mr. s. designs
stufing them, and sending them east
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A. Oleon-

WHOLESALE aud Retail Dealer ir Par
w lor Furniture of Rosewood, Mahogany,
and Walnut. Also, Mattresses, and Up
holsetry generally, Looking Glasses, Glsss
Plate. Willow Ware. Dining Room, Bed
Room and Kitchen Furniture. and general
stock of Furniture for Steamboats,, Hotels,
Offices, School Rooms, Lodges, DE. Orders
solicited. Wareroom corner Of Second and
State streets, Alton, Ill.
April %, IS56.-Iy
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Union Insurance Company,

& JAMESTOWN, MERCER COUNTY, PA,
Lasurdaee against loss and damage By Fire.
Tofnado and Hail.
-.---l DIR. WM. GIBSON, PFes't.
DR.. s. G. CLARK, Treasurer.
j. c. THeNPsoN, Sec'y.
G. W. BROWN, Geaerat 14gent for Eansas.
THIS old Insurance Company, has opened
i GENERAL AGENCY OFFICE in Law
renee, Kansas, and has determined TO take risk
on all kinds Of insurable property at rates as
low as any other responsible Company in the
West. They have issued many thousand poll
cies during the last eight years, and in every
case of loss have paid the damages promptly
without subiecting tie parties TO delays or itiga-
ton. LOCAL AGENTS WANTED in every
town in Kansas. Address all communications
on this subject to G. w. BROWN, Esq, Lawrence,
Kansas Territory.
NAV 16, 1857,
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New snrine Ronnefs

M RS. NJ. P. CANFIELD invites the atten-
1s4 ton of the Ladies of Lawrence and vicin
ity to her well selected stock of Spring Mill
merry, consisting Of Silk, Blond, Hair, Lace.
Gimp, Straw and Illusion Bonnets, and a
large assortment of French Flowers. Ribbons,
I4aces de-, all of which will be sold at prices
that cannot fail to please those Ladies requiring
Goods of the above description.
- Mass. Street, near Whitney House.
Lawrence. X. T. May 9, 1857. nS6 3mx
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Change Of the Place Of Sale f'the Del
n,oore Trust Lands an Kansas.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the place of
IN sale of the Delaware trust lands in Kan
sas Territory, advertised to take place at Le-
compton on the 23d day of June next, has
been changed TO. and will commence at, 0saw-
kee, in said Territory, on the saIne day and
date.
BY order of the Secretary of the Interior:
CHARLES F.. MIX,
Commissioner dd iaterins.
DEPARTxEsT OF FHE ISTERIoR.
Office of Indian Affairs, april 6, 1857.
April 9J
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Pacific GtY,

THIS TOWN is situated upon the North West
l. quarter of Section No. nineteen (l91, town
ship No. fourteen Qs), Range No. twenty (2O),
East of the sixth (6l principal meridian. being
10 miles due South of Lawrence. The Santa Fe
Road passes through the town, over which from
three to Ave thousand wagons pass every sum-
mer, averaging some two and one half tons of
goods each. The site is an exceedingly beautiful
one, being surrounded by a fine country, princi-
Pally Improved. The proprietor offers lot free
of charge to any one who will build n house upon
the same. We arc much in need of Mechanics.
especially Blaeksmiths, Carpenters. Stone Ma
sons, Wagon makers. Also stores, and especially
Saw and Grist Mills. We have an abundance Of
timber. but as yet no Saw Mills in our immediate
vicinity. building stone is abundant, and from
all indications Stone Coal will prove to be abun-
dant also. All the requisites Of the law in rela-
tion to the location of towns have been complied
with, and the settler need have no fears as to the
genuineness of his title. Shares are for sale up
on reasonable terms. Those seeking locations
for business, or Investment, are respectfully in
vited to pay US a visit.
GEO. W. BELL. Proprietor.
Pacific CITY. Kansas Territory, May 36th, 1857.
ni30 3tt
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unriYalled circular Saw Mills.

ITO whom it may concern. This certifes
i that have one of Wells 6 Cos circular
Saw Mills in operation, with which we are now
cutting from ten to fifteen thousand feet of road
plank per day 12 hours and We have no doubt
that we could, under favorable circumstances,
cut 1000 feet in 12 hours. Our engine is 8
inch bore, and 16 inch ssroke; boiler "a feet
long, ~ inches diameter, two Is inch hues.-
Our logs are feet long, mostly white oak.
q C. s. THOMPSON,
Grand Blanc, Genesee Co., Mich.
Reliable orders promptly filed by II. Wells
& Co.. Florence, Hampshire Co., Mass, who
are now prepared to furnish, with their justly
celebrated Bfill, improved Head Blocks by
which the log is set to any required gauge in
three seconds. The sawyer, without changing
his position, entirely controls the feed, backing
the carriage and setting the log. In point of
convenience and time-saving, as well as dura-
bility, these Blocks are unequalled, and with
advantages heretofore possessed by our single
and double patent Circular Saw Mill, renders
them far superior to any others.
Lath and Shingle Saving Machines, also
Norrison's Patent for irving, shaving, and
jointing shingles, constantly on hand.
April II. st
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Free state Potatoes

Just received from GALENA. Illinois, 100
y Bushels primo PINK EYED POTATOES,
also, 100 Bushels Imported and American Of
various kinds. Also ON hand at DELAWARE
SlF 900 SACKS SUPERFINE FLoUR, which will
Ds t mere IN few days also Seed Corn, Beans,
Hams, Sweet Potatoes, Dried Apples and an as,
sortment OF GRocERIEs. c. STEATUS.
Lawrence, May Is, 1857. 81 Mass. ST.