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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-06-13
Another Murder.

We learn that brutal murder took
place near the mouth of the Ottawa Creek,
in Franklin county, on Friday morning of
last week. Mr.. Winnet, who witnessed
the act, gives lis the following information
as to the cause, &c.
1t appears that two men-John T.
Fisher and William Wright-werei in dis
pute concerning claim on which Fisher
was making Improvements, and which
was also claimed by Wright, who had
frequently warned Fisher of, and threat
ened his life. Fisher in return notified
Wright to meet him at the Land Office in
/ Lecompton, on the 9Th, and there settle
the matter On Friday morning, Fisher
in company with two others were at work
quietly OH the claim, when Wright fred
at him with his rifle, from ambush, with
out warning, killing him instantly. On
Sunday last the murderer was still al
large.
! Fisher was formerly from Kannons.
burg, Noble Co., Ohio.
We are heartily sick of recording, week
after week, deeds of blood and violence
In the present unsettled state of affairs, i
is almost Impossible to have justice meteC
out to the guilty-and they know it. w
shall hail with Joy the dawning of " law
and ORDER in fact.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-06-13
Kicking a Stone.

The Leavenworth Times mistakes the
issues between Robinson and ourself. We
have made 10 move to run him out of the
party; ON the contrary we have only la
bored to vindicate ourself from his vim
dictive assaults. Robinson's myrmidons
have been laboring for long months to
our injury, as we can show by evidence
no man dare eontroyert The reason
which prompted him to this course is
found in envy at first; but, subsequently,,
as the Rerali Of Freedom could not be
used to subserve his ambitious purposes,
he has sought to destroy its influence
It is him that is kicking astone," as
the future will demonstrate.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-06-13
Pacific CITY.

THIS TOWN is situated upon the North West
l. Quarter of Section No. nineteen (i9), town
ship No fourteen "a, Range No. twenty (s0).
East of the sixth (6l principal meTidisn. being
10 miles due South of Lawrence. The Santa Fe
Road passes through the town, over which from
three to FIVE 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, princl-
pally improved. The proprietor offers lot free
of charge to any one who win build a house upon
the same. We are much in need of Mechanics.
especialls 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 album
dant also. All the requisites of the law in rela,
ton 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. These seeking locations
for business, or Investment, are respectfully in-
vited to pay US a visit.
GEO. w. BELL. Proprietor.
Pacific city, Kansas Territory, May a6th 1851.
m3l 3tf
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Ritcherdson,s Mo. Express Co.

last PASSENGER & EXPRESS FREIGHT
u LINE from LAWRENCE to LECOMPT0N,
WESTP0RT and KANSAS CITY, DAILY,
with SfJiendid Four Horse Teams and Concord
baM conyeyanees, This line is permanently es-
tablished and will be maintained during Sum
Iler and Bf0ter with increasing energy as the
demands for transportation enlarge-in evidence
OF which the Go. refer to its antecedents. In a
short time this line will be reinforced with an.
entire new outfit of passenger conyeyGn :esi.uuai
70 ans line IN the United States. Also, a Daily
E'ePress line, via the Lightning Line Packets
and Pacific Railroad TO st. Louis, St. Joseph,
anu all intermediate points on the route, cannec-
ting at st. i.Onis with AID other E.rPresses, for
az the principal towns and cities in the United
states, 3oifh, East and South Bankers and
Merchants business promptly attended to. All
kinds OF valuable packages, parcels. freight and
mere handise forwarded with dispatch. All loss
Is and damages promptly adjusted at this Office.
Office Richardson's No. Express CO..
Lawrence, juno 18th. 1851 q
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-06-13
Saturday Evening.

An interesting address was deliv-
cred by Judge HEcKLEMAN, of Indiana, on
the steps Of the Morrow House, on Satur-
day evening last, at which a very large
number of the people of Lawrence were
present. The Judge said he had travelled
much in the United States, but his eyes
had never rested on a country SO beauti-
full in all the bounties of nature as Kan
sas. He complimented the people for
their resistance to the usurpations from
Missouri, and the aggressions of the slave
power. He was eheered while delivering
his speech.
Col. LANE, being loudly called for, came
forward, and was received with the warm
est demonstrations of regard. He spoke
at considerable length, taking extensive
grounds for the Topeka Constitution. and
advising the adoption of a full code OF
laws by the State Legislature, to go into
effect when we are admitted into the
Union by Congress as State. The Col
always seems to carry his auditors along
with him. The frequent p!audits he re.
eeived evinee proof of the fact that he il
popular with the people.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-06-13
Small Pox.

The most exaggerated reports are in
circulation in regard to the small pox in
Lawrence, by persons interested in other
localities. There have been very few
cases of varioloid. and possibly half a
dozen cases of small pox, though we think
not so maryland one death, Mr.. K1LLAN.
We hear of TO new cases, while the old
ones have recovered. We are not son-
scious of single case in town at this
time. Persons travelling anywhere in the
Territory should take the precaution to
be vaccinated, otherwise they may take the
infection, for we doubt there being town
of any importance in the Territory where
it has not made its appearance. 1t exist
ed at st. Louis and Jefferson City during
the winter and spring, and the heavy en-
igration to Kansas has brought it here.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-06-13
An Interesting address.

We publish on our first page this week
an address by S. d. HoUsToN, Esq, of
Manhattan, on Slavery in Kansas. 1t is
logical production, filed will facts and
correct deductions which will carry con-
viction to every reader. This address is
worthy of an extensive circulation, and
were the issue still open in Kansas we
should hope to see it printed in pamphlet
form and scattered broadcast over the
Territory. Confident the public viii wish
copies for mailing to their friends in the
East, we have published an enlarged edi'
ton this week to meet the demand.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-06-13
Machinery. for the New Northwest.

TNIIE subscriber is now making the tour of
L Northern Illinois. Wisconsin. Minnesota.
Iowa and Kansas, with competent Engineers
and Nillwlights, and Is 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 so per day, in from to
weeks from the receipt Of the order. for from
81 ,400to 81 800, according to the size ofthe En-
| CINE.
! These Mills stand unrivalled in the annals of
Lumber Making Machinery, for efficiency
| economy and durability.
| Sash or Mulay Mills removed. and Circular
Mills set running in one weeks time, for from
( 800 to $500, and double the product of the for
mer Mill guaranteed, and the expense for re-
pairs reduced 1920.
have also made arrangements with Eastern
| manufacturers. by which can furnish Maehin-
cry, OF all kinds, from Ia to 90 per cent. below
| Western rates.
FIGURING and Corn Mills, Lath Machines, &c,
| furnished at short notice.
Saw Mills and Saws of various sizes, con-
stantly on hand.
- Letters of enquiry merely shoald en-
| close stamp. o. CHILD. Patentee.
Moline, Rock Island Co.. III. If.
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gate to the Lecompton Convention. or a
candidate to the same, is unworthy the
fellowship or confidence of Free State
men, and should be regarded with srsri.
cion everywhere.
Alter which the Convention adjourned
sine die. LANE Pras,t
TD.THarcHEa, Secretaries.
In the evening there was a meeting
composed of some hot-headed fanatics
who were in favor of adopting the Tope-
ka Constitution. setting its machinery i'm
medlately in motion, and having laws in
direct opposition to the Territorial laws
of Kansas.
There was series of resolutions report
ed to the meeting, the tenor of which
was disgrace to the Convention. They
eensnred the Herald Of Freedom in most
severe manner, but they were immedi-
ately cried down, and after short time
were withdrawn.
There was also meeting in front of
Garyey's Hotel, when Gov. Walker made
one of the fairest and most eloquent
speeches that has ever been delivered in
Kansas.
Mr.. L. P. Perrin followed in his witty
style, causing shouts of laughter through
out the crowd.
The meeting lasted until about eleven
O'Clock, when large and very pleasant
party assembled at the Hall, where they
participated in joyous dance until the
early hours of the morning. =.
This Convention, which has so long
been talked OF, has produced an effect
which the more conservative men of
Kansas want. 1t has proved that al
though there is, as there always has been,
few persons who delight to engage in
war, (but when the conflict comes they
are among the missing) the majority
want peace.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-06-13
Executors Notice.

)UBLIC NOTICE is hereby given BY the sub
l. scriber that on the nth day of ApriI. 1851
letters testamentary were granted to me By the
Clerk Of the Probate Court of Douglas County,
Territory OF Kansas, on the estate of David 4.
Mechem, deceased, of the County and Territory
above named. testa.e, and have accepted the
said trust, and qualified according to law. al
persons having demands against said estate are
required to exhibit them to me for allowance
within year from the aforesaid date or they
MAY be precluded from any benefit of such estate
and if such claims be not exhibited within three
years from the date of said letters, they shall be
forever barred April 18th, 1857 42m3*
JOHN PIERATT. Executor
on the estate of d. T. Meehefn
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New Goods.

THANKFUL to their old patrons for past ia
L 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 eveSxvariety, at prices as low rs any other
store in the country. Their stock of Groceries
is complete. Provisions, embracing Flour, Corn
Meal, Lard, Pork, Bacon, &e., always ON hand.
Oils. Paints, CrOckery, Stoyeware, Hollow ware.
Glass OF the varions sizes, Tinware, Carpenters
Tools, Boots and Shoes, Ready made Clothing,
Window Sash, Doors, Carpetings, 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 US, We are the public's
humble servant. W. j c. DUNCAN.
LHsrFeGce MAY 30 1857
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General Intelligence OHcs. I'm
poria, z. It.

HAVING located at the above named place,
l. L am prepared to transact all kinds of busi-
ness pertaining to the interests of emigrants and
Others who wish to locate lands in the Neosho
Valley. Having been a resident of Kansas for
more than two years, and Travelled in all parts OF
in Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois and Michigan, | am
prepared to give such information of the country
as may be desired and to attend to any other bus
iness which may be entrusted to my charge. Ny
knowledge of the country and its interests enables
me to promise safe and profitable investments IL
those who may confide their business to me.
All communications addressed to the under
signed will receive prompt attention.
n. ;. ST0RRS.
Emnnria Kansas MAY I6 1871
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-06-13
Severe Wind Storm.

A severe wind storm swept over Law
renee, on Sunday last, carrying a cloud
of dust with it, and lasting for several
hours, which did considerable damage to
property here A fine frame Office in
the process of erection by G. W. COLA
MORE, Esq, also frame building belong
ing to him. were severely injured-she
latter, We believe, fell to the ground.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-06-13
Eaxle works, chicago, M,

T S the largest machinery mandatory and de-
pot in the United State, where may be found
Steam Engines, Locomotive and CYLINDER Steam
Boilers. al kinds of Wood and Iron Maehin-
err. Premium Portable Circular Saw Mills
Noyes Portable Flour and Cora Mills, with new
Mill Furnishings. Superior Single Mills. Steam
and Water Guages. Steam Whistles. Finished
Brass Work aud Engine Trimmings. Castings
and Mill Gearing. Gates Patent Screw Cutter.
Best Machinists Files, of our own importation.
Smoke Pipe. Brooches, Sheet Work, etc., etc.
We say to cur patrons and the public generally,
with the demand, but now We have largely in-
creased eur works, increased our firm, and have
greater facilities for supplying the West with
Machinery than any other establishment.
P. ". GATES 2. :. WARNER. T. GHALAERA
4. 6. WARNER. d. L. FRASER.
April Ii. lS57-ly
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Union Insurance Company.

JAMESTOWN. MERCER COUNTY, PA,
insurance against loes and damage By Fire,
Z6raGd0 and Hal.
DIR. wM. GIBSON, Pres't.
DR.. s. G. CLARK, Treasurer.
j. c. THOMPSON, Sec'y.
G. W. BROWN. General 4dgeat FIR Rcasas.
YHHIS old Insurance Company. has opened
/ = GENERAL AGENCY OFFICE in Law
renee, Kansas. and has determined TO take risk
On ali kinds of insurabic property az rates as
low as any other res .onsihie 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 subjeeting TIC parties TO delays or haga-
town in Kansas. Address all communications
on this subject to G. W. BRowS, Esq, Lawrence,
Kansas Territory.
May IL, 1851.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-06-13
Cant be Drove.

Already bad blood is rising between
the fire eaters, at Lecompton, and Gov.
WALKER. The former are outraged be-
cause the Governor has determined the
people of Kansas snail not be robbed of
their rights. Ills h IS produced division
in the ranks of the National Democracy
which viii have tendency to overthrow
the fire-eating dynasty 1t is plainly evil
dent that two months will not elapse
until Gov. WALKER will be as violently
and publicly assailed by the pro-slavery
disanioaists of the Territory as was ever
Gov REEDER or Gov. GEARY. The free
State party viii look ON with interest and
watch the result. There is satisfaction
| in knowing that We have STATESMAN At
the head of affairs. of long experience
who cannot be coaxed, wheedled or drove
into the adoption of measure which his
Judgment does not approve.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-06-13
q. wnMARTH.

HAS Just received large supply OF boons
and STATIONERY. among which sre the
foIIowinr Chambers Information for the
People; Mecanisy's History Of England; Hume.s
History of England ; Plutarch's Lives koilln' :
Ancient History Josephns' Ancient History.
Editions OF all thu various popular Poets sii'
books of various kinds, single or By sets q
large supply Of Song Books, DrsElng raPv[l
Musical Merchandise, &c; &c.
Lawrencs, Nay 1s, 1857.
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Notice.

I'VE have in store. MERCHANDISE consigned 10
w the following named persons. Unless the
same is called for on or before the lat of July
next it viii be sold to pas charges:
= 7. Alien. / box,
j. Mcpherson. bex.
d. 5. W oodaFd, pioE.
]. Shskno, ? express packages and boxes.
Jacob kindy, . boxes,
J. Beam, piows,
T. Burton. Dbl. pork,
2. j. Sleer. bureau,
". L.. Coans, boxes,
]. y Z. Wells, box,
ID. C., Clark. chest,
Cynthis ColbGrn, box,
ID. Raymond. box.
]. Nj. Eastwood, boxes,
w c. GRAY, i trunk,
r. Fl. Carver, trunk.
Harry James, trunk and satehel,
G. Nudge, trunk,
John Sutphin, trunk.
w L. Rooms, frank,
]. C. p. HYDE, ? trunks,
Thos Blake, trunk.
l., a. Herfiek, trunk,
John Cole, ! trunk.
l.. Keith. trunk and tent.
$. Dolansen, ! trunk and satchei.
Gotshald & H0nstare. / trunk, chest, box,
C. W. Pollard. trunk
Lawrence 81 e June Ist. Is57. F.A. HUNT Z co
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WEDNESDAY, June 10th.

Both branches of the Legislature as
sembled this morning, and prayer was
offered by the Rev. Mr.. Dennis, of To-
peka. The roll was called two or three
times, but quorum was not present. The
sergeaHt-at-arms went ont to picL; mp mem
bers, but this was of no avail. The Com
mittee on Credentials reported, after
which they adjourned to meet this after
noon at 3 o'clock. 4 quorum is then
expected.
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Take Notice,

T HEREBY warn all persons from taking. oceu-
l. pying or removing any timber, stone, or other
material whatever, or otherwise intermeddling
with the northwest quarter CT section ten of
township thirteen (l3) south of range eighteen
(is) east of the 9th principal meridian, it being
the claim upon which now reside and occupy,
and intend TO pre-empt the same for home, pur-
suant to act of Congress defining the rights
of claimants, also intend to prosecute any person
that has or may hereafter in any way trespass
upon said quarter ton of land.
w. J. CARD.
Lecompton K T. May 2gsh, 1851. 42t3*
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Kansas Book Rindery and Blank
Ho0tr K1rufaCf nru

TOHN DOD SW ORTIZ respectfully in
- forms his friends and the inhabitants Of Kan
sas, that he has commenced > Book Bindery in
Lawrence, &. T.. Processes to be practical
workman. having worked for several years in
some of the largest establishments IN New York
and Philadelphia. Pledges himself to give gen
eral satisfaction. on any kind of work. Have a
new patent Railing Machine and all ether tools
new and of the latest pattern.
Blank Books. Ruled and made to any pattern
fer Bankers, Merchants, County Officers, and
Railways such as Ledsers. J journals, Cash Books,
Records, Registers. Tax Books, Fee Books, War
rant Books, &e., &c.
Particular attention given TO Job Work, Law
Books. Magazines, Music, Pamphlets. &C.. bound
in Plain and Fancy Morocco binding. rs cheap as
in st. Louis.
Please call and examine samples Of Paper for
Blank Books. &c.
Room in Basement of Herald of Freedom
Building may2
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-06-13
Meeting of the Legislature.
TUESDAY. june 9th

TUESDAY, june 9th.
The Legislature assembled this morn
ing according to adjournment, with John
Hutchinson in the chair of the House, and
Adams President of the Senate.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Daniel Foster,
after which the roll was called, when il
was found that quorum was not pres
ent.
Adjourned to meet tomorrow morn
ing at 8 O'Clock,
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Honse and Lot for Sal.

UTISHISG to build Immediately IN Della
w ware City. win sell my house and lot,
20. 81, New Hampshire ST.. for 81 900, cash,
ard not farthing less. Also, = Of lot No.
81 Mass st., title now undisputed, ] having
set led with the other claimant and received q
deed from linn. Tor $500. Also, lot - New
Jersey. corner lot. Cor $3.50, and 81 Tennes-
see, corner lot, not far from the Unitarian
CIl,, cIa. for sa50. G. STEARSs.
Laurence. Nay 20, 1857. $3.50 #.
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III POOLE. i.
ClaYpoole & Newly.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL BOOKSEL-
w lers and Stationers, and dealers in Wall
Paper, Sheet Music, Periodicals. DC, Leayen-
worth City, Kansas. Law, School, Theological
ture, late and standard Music. All the principal
Eastern Papers. Magazines and Reviews received
in advance of the mail-back numbers supplied.
Order solicited fronl country merchants, COM
mittees on libraries teachers and purchasers
generally.
Leacen,coyfh, Nay 80, l657-.f.
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R Il Farpham.

A TTORNEY AT L AW, General Land Agent
"A and Dealer in Land Warrants and Elk
change.
Ofice in COTTAGE BUILDING, near L. ). Land
Office. Elmore street, LecomptOn, Kansas Terri
tory. A large stock of Land Warrants constantly
on hand, and for sale to settlers for cash or on
time. Investments made on commission or joint
account. Money leaned for non-residents on
Real Estate security at Western rates ofintcrest;
collections made, &C., DE.
/ ,ecoynptop, May Is. 1S57.-tf
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Reioinder.

A COETE1aPTfBLE puRgg. calling him
n self Aaron 5. Hover, jumped my claim On
the Wakarusa, upon which had been hvihS
for over two wears. and which by him. is des-
eribed rs being the S. Z. u of Sec. IL. Range ~.
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 uil-
saf; "a the vicinity where he r1lss if the past
fragrant outrage of jumping claim with good
remarkable cabin, and 80 acres OF land IInpIoF-
ed. while the owner Was temporarily absent On
bnsinass. Is an index 10 his character. have
no fears of this Hover ever Pre-empting nay
farm, or eCea atte1sptiag4f ,oo,,x-
,,ze.l 1o-~ o..
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A. Alcott,

IJTH0FESALE and Retail Dealer in ParIor
w Furniture Of Rosewood. Mahogany and
Walnut. Also, Mattresses, and Upholstery gem
erally, Looking Glasses Glass Plate w iIIow w are,
Dining Room. Bed Room and Kitchen Furniture.
and geneTal stock Of Furniture for Steamboats,.
Hotels, Offices, School Rooms, Lodges, dc. Or
ders solicited. Wareroom corner Of Second and
State streets, Alton, Ill.
April aG 1855 -Iy
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I AND WARRANT No. 10 81 for I60 aeres. is
II sued to Osmyn II. Wheeler, Rnder Act March
1856, and b. him assigned, duly acknowledged
and certified. was taken. lost or DESTROYED at
last, when the Free State settlers were driven
from the place. Ii is my intention TO apply for a
Duplicate Warrant. but reward will be paid
for the delivery OF said Warrant to the editor of
this paper. M0R0NI WHEELER.
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w T diliar q Co

DEALERS in Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Sash,
L. Door, Blinds, etc. Office on Fourth street,
near the Chicago and Mississippi X. X. Depot.
Alton, Illinois.
April IL. IsJ6.-ly"
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wyandott General Land AGENCY

T ANDS, Claims, City Lots and Shares for sale
IL Land warrants bought and sold on commits
sion land warrants located lots for lease,
houses for sale and lease.
Territorial information Furnished to emigrants
collections made on reasonable terms money in
vested upon security fully guaranteed titles in
Yestigated and abstracts furnished promptly
Special attention will be given to the prac tice Of
law in the Territorial Codrts and the c. 5.
District Courts.
N. W. DELAHAY.
Wyandotte. K T.. April IL. 1857;
Refer to the leading business men generally OF
the Territory.
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rrea state Potatoes.

lust received from GALENA, Illinois, 100
y Bushels prime PINK EYED POTATOES.
also. 100 Bushels Imported and American q
various kinds Also on hand al DELAWARE
CITY, $40 SACKS SURERFISE fLoUE. which viii
he here in a few days also Seed Corn, Beans.
Hams. Sweet Potatoes. Dried Apples and an as
sortYners Of GROCERIES. G. STEATUS.
lawrence. May Is. 1857. - Mass. st.
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DentiStrY.

DR. Il. KELLOGG, DeOsoastrator of Operative
- Deatistry of 10 years constant and success
full practice, having settled permanently in Law
renee, may be found ut his Office over Duncans'
store, where he will keep constantly on hand a
large supply of Cold Plate and Foil, and the
most approved styles of Teeth, from which pat
rons can select to suit their own taste. ~ All
nnernfinns Marrantel 42tf
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d. B. Burnam.

| GENERAL AGENT FOR KANSAS. for NJ,
" kinds OF AGRiCE LTUR4AI. lAfPLE MEETS
and Machines. and Dealer IN all kinds Of Field
Garden and Flower Seeds, Frai: frees and
Shrubs. az the LAWRENCE SEED STORE. 49Ir3<