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The Kanzas news., 1857-12-26
L1BKR1AS CorN.-We have been

LIBERIAN CoIN-We have been shown
the one cent and two cent pieces of Libe-
rian coin. They are about the same size,
though not so heavy as the English half
penny and penny pieces, and are prominent
ly marked with their respective denomina-
tions. On the one side is e representation
of the palm tree in bloom, the ocean, with
steamer in the distance, and the figures
"l847," the latter referring to the date of
formation as republic. On the reverse,
head of Liberty and cap. with a star in the
cap, and the words e'Republic of Liberia, -
and three small stars, representing the three
counties or States which comprise the
young nation. The metallic currency of
Liberia consists in the one and two cent
pieces. They were struck In London in
1851, and present a creditable appearance.
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The FRIGHTFUL INCREASE OF CRIME IN
New YORK CITY.-The increase of crime
in this metropolis, says the New York Her
aid, within the last few weeks, has been per
fectly appalling. The worst exaggerations
of Kanzas border ruffianism in its wo, st
days fall short of the horrid realities daily
and nightly transporting in the midst of this
community. Our streets literally swarm
with savages, and their atrocities are only
exceeded by those of the Sepoys at Gavin
pore and Delhi. The young girl and the
poor old woman reduced by sickness and the
infrmities of age to the verge of the grave,
fall alike the victims to our city trained
Apaches; and our half grown tiger cubs,
who have turned to the profession of garro-
ting, pouDce alike upon any lonely passen-
ger promising the trophy of pocket-book,
watch, or breast-pin. The infamous
dens and stews of all sorts which undermine
our city like the rat warrens of granary,
appear to have turned loose their murderers,
robbers and vagabouds of every description
into the streets, as for a grand carnival of
crime Neither San Francisco, when driv-
en- to the revolutionary necessity of a vigi-
lance committee, nor Vicksburg, when re-
duced to the alternative of stringing up its
impudent gamblers, suffered tithe of what
we are now suffering from that rampant
ruffianism which defes our authorities and
our laws.
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HI o Z n s B s. FIG K.
n z 3 CH A NTS,

EmfORlA, hANZAS,
HAVE opened large, seasonable and we'll
i i selected stock of Goods in their
New Store House, Directly Opposite to the
EmpOria Hotel,
where they will be pleased to accommodate all
who may need anything in their line on the LOW
EST POSSIBLE TERMS. We would state to
the people of this vicinity and the public general
y, that having purchased our goods in St Louis,
and shipped them, without unpacking, directly to
this place, enabled to sell as cheap, and in
most eases cheaper, than any other establishment
West of the Missouri river. a full supply of ev-
erything usually found in Western Stores viii be
kept constantly on hand at prices that cannot fail
to strike, very reasonable, all who may favor us
with sheir patronage. Our stock consists in part Of
Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Groceries,
Hardware, TinwaFe, Stoves, Drugs,
M edicines. &C., sc.
1t is no trouble TO show Goods-call, examine,
and judge for yourselves.
HORNSBY flick,
Emporia, Kanzas June 9th, 1857.
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In this stupendous affair Phi. employed all
his devilish genius. His manner of pro-
ceeding Is sometimes slow, but always sure.
With bit of wax he took an impression OF
the outside door-lock, and from this model
they constructed key. Another night the
robbers entered the building and took i'm
pressions of the locks of the drawers and
vaults, and made other keys as before, and
were now sure of success. 1t IS asserted
that Phil. has often devoted six months
study to the plan of an enterprise, and when
it promised largely. has not serupled to
spend $4,000 in maturing it. He posses
ses great powers of strategy and invention.
At Auburn be made key for securing the
CRATES, and gave it to the jailor, who told
the secret to house In New York. They
got it patented, and have realized large prof
its from its sale.
Ordinarily, Phil. managed an affair, and
let his confederates execute it. But in Nova
Scocia he departed from this prudent custom,
and to this negligence he owes his detection.
Jack Rand, one of his accompliees, was
born in New Hampshire, where he exercis-
ed the trade of blacksmith. He began his
career of crime with stealing $500, for which
he suffered two years Imprisonment.
After the expiration of his term, he fig
ured in the robbery of the Portsmouth
Bank, and received $1,000 as his share OF
the spoils. He sent part to his father,
who, teing found with some of it in his pos
session, was arrested for the crime Jack,
not altogether forgetful of the obligations OF
son, confessed himself the guilty party to
the police. He was imprisoned. and his
father set at liberty; but the rascal made his
escape in about four months. At Concord
he was arrested for larceny. He got out
again, and in New Jersey this modern Jack
Sheppard committed heavy wharf robbery.
They caught and imprisoned him, and fol
the third time he broke Jail. He was, how
ever, recaptured in Philadelphia, and sent
back to New Jersey, where he was acquitted
in some unexplained manner. He went to
Canada with Stanly, and the two travelled up
and down the st. Lawrence, dc.
The last of this diabolical trio is Bill
Smith, whom we may regard as the SER
want, or rather slave, of the others. He
does the most dangerous and servile work
and oeceiyes least pay-N r Post.
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RUSSIAN SERFpox ukase which es-
tablishes the position of the serfs in Rus
sia, and the decreee by which they can not
only farm lands but purchase them, was
published the 18th inst, the birthday OF
the Gar Nicholas. a committee, of which
the Grand Duke Constantine is President,
viii regulate the contracts between the pro-
pFietors and their peasants. The peasants
win be able to pay for the purchased land
by instalments the terms being fixed in
advance. The difficulties and even dangers
which attend the realization of this liberal
measure, are such that the first steps viii,
perhaps. be merely preparatory.
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A CoNTRAsT.-New York pays for city
salaries S419, ,5OO-Boston $4,000. New
York pays for police 1895. OOO-Boston
S188, ,286. New York pays for street ex-
penses and paving $685., ,OOO-Boston
S169, ,9O6. New York pays for printing
and stationery S105, ,0OO-Boston s11, 1873.
New York pays for lamps and gas $685.
49O-Boston S133,O49. New York pays
for election expenses $50, 5OO-Boston 81,
1876. And yet, notwithstanding this great
disproportion of expense against New York,
Boston is universally the better governed
0itY.
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Clarke's Newly Patented
Combined Grinding and BOtting, or Merchant
FL o U Rim c MILL.
THE GREATEsT rNvENTIoN or THE AGE

tsEEATEhI LNFENIION OF The AGE-
TNHE complete Mill occupies space a6 feet long,
i feet wide, and feet high. Grinding and
Bolting at single operation! Warranted to grind
from 10 to Is bushels per hourl requiring only
from six to eight horse-powe Making as LARGE
yield, and as GOOD quality Of Flour as any 9th
er MIL ia Every person having a mill
should by all means have of these mills at
taehed Also, all Town Companies should pur-
chase rights. Cost of mill at St Louis, boxed
ready for shipping, only $3.50. For further infor-
nation or for the purchase of Mills, or for rights
in Leavenworth county, or town or County rights
south of the Kanzas river, in Kanzas, address
S. n. WOOD d CO.,
Real Estate Agents, Lawrence, Kanzas.
sep26-3m.
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RATHER SHARP.-Rumor was afioat in
our village few days ago, that highly
respectable produce house in Boston had
failed, Thereupon consignor of the
house, who is well known at the st. Albans
depot, telegraphed to them to ascertain def
nitely if they bad failed. The following
good natured reply was promptly returned :
"News to US /; it can't be done
BUTTER from twenty to twenty-one."
st. AlbGsas, ", Messenger.
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Wm. II. Belcher. the st Louis sugar re-
finer, has given It as his opinion that the
Chinese Sugar Cane syrup cannot be gran
ulated-tbat be has failed, in experiments
which ne has made, to convert it into sugar.
This does not prove, however. that it can
not be done.
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and more worthy of their continued confidence
and good will The undersigned point to the
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of Scientific and Mechanical character which
comes within their legitimate puryiew.
Having entirely discarded the system OF em-
ploying itinerant agents to obtain subscribers, the
Publishers of the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN propose
to offer
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"AVING established himself in the above
II business at Emporia, would announce to the
prepared to do all manner of work in his line of
business, in the best manner. He hatters himself
that with his long experience at the business he
will be able to give the fullest satisfaction to all
who may favor him with their patronage. His
prices viii be reasonable.
Emporia, August L, 1e5T-6
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During the May anniversaries in New
York city, sAe following dialogue was over
heard between two of the news-boys: 81
say. Jimmy, what's the meaning of so ma
ny preachers being here ali together?''-
why" answered Jim, s'they always meets
here once year to exchange sermons with
each otber.''
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Jones, while engaged in splitting green
wood at Morpbet, struck a false blow, caus-
ing the stick to fly up. 1t struck him on
the Jaw, and knocked out front TOOTH
'.Ah!'' said Bill. meeting him soon after,
'syou had dental operation performed,
see. "Yes,," said the sufferer, ssa<e-iden-
tal.''
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BOOKS, STATIONERY, &C.
o. WILMART TIL.

LAWRENCE, KANZAS.
NTOULD inform his friends and the public gen
w orally, that he keeps on hand as good an
sotment articles the above line as can be found
in the Territory, consisting of School, Childrens'
and Miscellaneous Books; also, Blank and Memo
randum Books; Writing Books. States, Pencils,
Musical instruments, Musical Merchandise de-
HIS CIRCULATING LIBRARY is supplied
with some of the most popular works published
and is constantly receiving additions from the East
iune6-f.
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LEnAL WRITIHG.

WTE are prspared to draw up all manner of
W Forms for CentEsets, Copartaership. Con-
veyaneess Bills of Sale, Leases, Warranty and
Mortgage Deeds, Chattel Mortgages, Notes, DC.
dc. Instructions given In regard 70 Presumption
cases, and Declarations fled N the RegisteT's Of
Zee. Iiune6iel PLUMB MeCLUNG.
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Steam Fire Engines.

MILL MACHINERY, PRINTING PRESSES,
ly1 Iron Fronts, Columns, Cutters, Conductors,
Window Lintels and Sirs, Moving Machines
Threshers, and Little Giant Corn Mills. furnished
to order by ALLEN & GILMORE.
Cor. Mass. 4 Winthrop Sta, Lawrence
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DAVID A. POWELL,

Steam Engine and Boiler Builder,
Butler ST., bet. Congress and Front, CfReiaRdt o.
All sizes of Portable Circular Saw Mills, Cast
Iron Water Wheels, for Saw and Grist Mills, Saw
and Grst Mill Irons, Planers, Lathes, Boring Mills
Upright Drills, Screw Cutters, de-, made to order
Second handed Engines and Boilers for sale.
iune6-lyx
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Good friends should not be easily forgot
ten. nor used as suits of apparal, which,
when We have worn them threadbare, we
cast of, and call for new.
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A son of Galen, who was very angry
when any joke was passed on physicians,
once defended himself from raillery by say
ing:
81 defy any person whom lever attended
to accuse me of ignorance or neglect"
THAT You may do safely" replied wag:
''for you know, Doctor, dead men tell no
tales"
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Keep your temper in disputes. The COO
hammer fashions the red hot iron to any
shape needed.
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-26

The ground of almost all our false rea-
soning is, that we seldom look any further
than on one side of the question.
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An reports as to character deal largely in
exsggeration. ssI never knew" says a wise
man, '.any one either as good or as bad as
he was represented" !"
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EMPORIA AND LAWRENCE
PASSENGER AND EXPRESS LINZ

J.D. G. NJ. WALKER, PRorRIEroRs.
4 HACK will leave the Emporia House, Empo-
N ria, for Lawrence, every Monde morning at
q o'clock, and the Whitney House, Lawrence for
Emporia, every Thursday morning at o'clock
Passing through Bloomington, Twin Mound, Bur-
lingame and Kanzas Centre.
AeENTs.-N. s. STORRS, Emporia House, EN-
poria; T. L. WHITNEY, Whitney House, Law
renee aupl5Atf
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Lime!

HNHE subscriber has for sale several hundred
4 bushels Of superior Lime, at his kiln on the
Neosho. Those wishing 70 purchase will do well
to call sooh. E. LAMB
October. Sd, l657-tf
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J. Y. RANDOLPH.

EMPORIA, kANZAS.
Holds himself in readiness to attend to Survey
ing in all its branches. jy4-tf
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Rest satisfied with doing well. and leave
others to talk of you what they please.
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3. ". wooDxzzD.

.. ". WOODWARD.
CITY DRUG STORE.
W oodward's Block, Lawrence. Kan,
w o o D WARD & FINLFV
sHoLEsAEE AND RETAIL DEALERS re
HRUGS, PATENT MEDICINES. PaJNr.,
IL Oils and Varnishes, Window Glass and Cil.-s'
ware, Brushes, Perfumeries, Fancy and To;Is,
Articles, Fine Brandies, Wine de-, for Media,
Purposes. Also-Books, Stationery, Period;o.IIas'
Sheet Music, skc., DE.
Country dealers, Physicians, and all others .,
invited to call and examine stock, which tba'.
viii find the largest and best assorted in this IT,
ritoFy all of which viii be sold on the most III
raj terms. All orders promptly attended TO-
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Wanfedi

INFORMATION in regard to the "Three Myste.
i rious Letters" and of the whereabouts of Gov.
Walker, EpaPhrOditus Ransom, and u. j. Parrot
All of which will be thankfully received.
augI9 PLUMB McCLUNG.
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E. B. KirkendaIl,
p r TICAL SURV VEYO r I.
OFFICE-Four miles west of Emporia, Kanzas.
iu20-tf
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Here is total in three years of over four
million pounds sterling than twenty
million dollars. The Commissioners report
that the sums received amount to more than
double the entire expenses of the emigrants
for passage and subsistence-during the
years mentioned. There is an evident anx-
iety on the part of the British authorities at
losing such large proportion of their pop
ulation; and the money sent back to friends
at home augurs well for the worldly pros
poets of those whe have made their homes
in foreign lands, ''-Chicogo Tribune.
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FLoURING Kills.

xETE are Agents for FORSMAN,s CRLEBRA.
w TED FIGURING MILLS, manufactured
at Cincinnati. PLUMB & MeCLUNG.
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Money Brought by Inmigranta.

The amount of money brought into the
country by foreign immigrants is much great
er than is generally supposed, though it can
not be actually ascertained. Each immi-
grant is questioned as to his possessions,
but it is believed these are in majority of
cases underrated, under the fear of tax or
robbery. A record kept at New York for
several years past, shows an average of
1895 to each immigrant. The aggregate
sum brought by los, TOT immigrants arFiv-
ed during the eleven months ending July
80, 1856, was S5, ,398, ,369 .54-an average
of S50.7S to each person The number of
immigrants arrived IN the United States du-
ring last six years and quarter, from Sept.
I849 to Dec. 1856, was g, ,279, COZ. IF they
brought on an average $50 each-and it
was doubtless more than tbat-the money
in their hands amounted TO S113, $50.
The 37S, $50 passengers each year for the
last FIVE years have brought an annual aver
age of S18, ,9e1 600, or almost nineteen mil
lion dollars year. One German who land
ed in New York lately, reported his ready
cash at $40, 600, which he and MS wife bore
in sovereigns, in belts about their persons.
1t was ascertained that, In addition to this
sum, they had S20, 200 in drafts.
The same source from which we have OBJ
taiEed these facts furnishes the following
additional interesting information:
According to the report of the English
Emigration Commissioners, published in a
parliamentary blue book, the amount of
money RENTED home to friends in GreA
Britain and Ireland during eight years end
ing with 1855, was f9, ,393, 900, or in our
currency, S41, ,965,0O0. As the greatest
bulk of the emigration went to the United
States, the largest share of this money was
sent from this country. This amount is
only what was sent through large banking
houses; many smaller sums, and considera-
bic by private hands, never being recorded
or known The sums sent In three years
were as follows:
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Valuable Claims
BLACK MITHING.

10Th Timber and Prairie, for sale cheap.
oct17-2t G. V. ESKRIDGE
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YaIuable claim for Sale

CONTAINING 40 acres timber, plenty of stock
~ water, ten acres improved, good well OF Wa
ter and dwelling honse, and Is but two miles
from town. VIII be sold cheap. Apply to
sepI2 PLUMB & McCLUNG-
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Scales! Scalest Seal.

Sealesi Scales Scales!
TOUNTER and Platform Scales of all sizes
~ and patterns furnished to order by
ALLEN & GILMORE,
Cor. Mass d Winthrop sts., Lawrence.
= inne6-Iv
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FLOURING MILLS.
E. H. PEN ID ETON & CO.,
kANUFACTURERs OF
Forsman's Grinding and Boiling Custom
or Merchant FIGURING Nils,
AND THE CELEBRATED
Double Action Steel Wire Cloth Flour Bolt.
M ILLS with two pair of Burrs SO inch. diane.
1s1 ter Conyeyors, Elevators and Bolts, ali ready
for use, occupy feet long, feet Wide feet high
viii grind and bolt 500 bushels per day, making
better Flour, and larger yields, using le9s power
than other Mills Win grind any kind of Grain
upper Stone runs, be run 500 times; whole
Mill weighs 5000 lbs. Cost $1,000.
Mills of any number and size of Burrs, with or
without Bolt, made to order.
Bolts that will bolt from 100 to $50 bbls of Flour
per day occupy from to 10 feet long, from to
81 feet wide, and to AZ feet high Cost sepa-
rately from Mills. from 1926 to 500.
Factory, East Front Street, one square above the
Water Works.
gJOfiee, No. 25 Pearl street, Cincinnati, Ohio
PLUMB q McCLUEG, Agents.
juneb-6m Emporia, Kanzas.
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Notice.
TlHE undersigned having fled upon the South
west Quarter Section of Section No. Il, in
Township No. Is, Range No. IL East, and intend
ing 70 preempt it, hereby warns all persons from
augi5-a RI. HINTON.
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Wantedi

A GOVERNOR for Kanzas, Men of principle
N and conscience need not apply
aue19 PLUME & AcCLUEG.
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NULL information given with regard to the step
E necessary to be taken to legally secure TowI
Sites. IoctI7-2tl C. ". ESKRIDGE.
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lin, Sheet Iron and Copper IEanufac5ory.

III, Sneet LION ana Topper GAnuiaeJorys
Corner Rdssoekusesks sad EfhkSreg Sts.,
LAWRENCE. KAEZAS.z
HAVING enlarged our unsatisfactory and en-
Ii ployed large force OF skiIlful woFkmen We
are ready to execute with dispatch sny kind of job
Work. Our facilities are unsurpassed by any es-
tablishIaent N Kanzas, for Tin Roofing and the
manufacture sf Fave Troughs.
june6-iy ALLEN GILMORE.
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Wanted!
Purchaser for two good Yoke of work Cattle
N Cheap sale. PLUMB 4 McCLUEG.
aue1S
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NAPITALISTSa at the East, who wish 70 inyess
~ in this Territory, viii be gseyensed IL PEI
cent, and half the gains e5sss that 1suEe.
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for the fifteen largest lists of subscribers sent In
by the first of january, 1858; said premiums to
The Kanzas news., 1857-12-26

P. B. PLUMB.