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Brighter Skies.

There was much better feeling in our mercan-
tile circles yesterday-not so much from any ap-
parent ease in money Affairs more than there was
last week, but rather because when men look
around them and see how few have fallen from the
ranks compared with the great remainder, they
take courage and determine TO press on. We even
hear people talk about business and encouraging
prospects I'm the future-and not very far off,
who. A few days since, could think Of nothing but
money. There is a great deal more confidence in
the stability Of things--croskers are met wit'la
hugh--panic makers are at discount-Walker
predictions make no impression confidence in the
banks Is uniounded The declaration from the
New York, banks that they will not press for bal
ances has wiped ont what little fear there was left.
There Is no way in these times but TO bear and
forbear, and the New York banks are setting a
noble example. BY pressing for balances every.
day they would keep us ia fear oil the time; by
taking the manly stand they have taken, and which
their abundant strength enables them to take with
ypertect safety, they relieve our banks from all
fear. AID they will lose nothing by it--baances
will soon regulate themselves, and il 1t were not
for the utter impossibility Of selling notes in Wall
street at any decent rate, they would be running
and sold by New York holders every day, but all
attempts to get money,in Wall street on New York
notes have been failures for the m, ct part But
this state Of things cannot last long /; there will
be a price in Wall street before many days, and
then exchanges will become equalized. yes- Is nt
So far as we can learn, very little gold has been
taken from our banks for boarding, and the mere
statement Of the fact speaks volumes y. favor Of
the steadiness and good sense Of our people. The
safe arrival Of the California steamer sheds ray
OF light; she brings at least S2,ooo,9Q0i and in
fortnight we shall have another like sum. Meant
time there is nothing going out in any direction
not even for duties on imports Before the first
day OF November there will be more gold in the
country than we have had for long time, without
the slightest demand for expectation, and with al
most nothing locked up in the sub-treasury.
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Etaees from w ashington.

lH.w. Martin, agent Office Franklin House corner
ofEtehth and d streets. 80, ,...s,
For Jsonardtown and Charlotte Hall, Nd, hAve
Nosdsy, "Wednesday and Friday, at 81 a. m.
For Rort Tobacco, Nd leave Tuesday, Thursday,
For Upper Marlboro, Nd, leave daily at 61< am.
For Rockville, Nd, leave daily ct 81 q. m.
for Frederick, Md, leave Tuesday, Thnrsday, and
Sst t1rday At 6x q N. :. i. ~
FOR Lsesburg and Winchester, Va, leave Tuesday,
qhursday and Saturday at Az O. m. ho'f '.T
For Brookyie and Mechsnicsvile, Nd, leave
Dorsey's hotel, 7th street ~ sf3 sr-haE.
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For New Orleans via An',ia creek, the boats leave
at &. m. and 7'p. M i arrival Of the Northern
caK1Iq bsEns RHn - 500 900 ~ 4 .tH'
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,hs Virginia Central h.lIoajs, leave Alexandria
at7X Q, IN. and SO p. m. go altas 1'edv n 49,
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p 80 si4 WASHINGTON, Aug. s, 1855.
Having been for years under the necessity Of hay-
ing two of glasses-one for use in the daylight
and one for lamp lght-I procured one set from Mr.
Tobias which answered both purposes. have used
his for several months, and find them excellent.
Z ~ t EDwAD SrURBs,
''"m e OfDepartment Of State.
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Sir: The pair Of spectacles you furnished me yes
terday particularly satisfactory to me. They are
of eight or nine pairs carefully selected in different
places and from opticians recommended 10 me on ac-
count of their professional standing in France Eng
land and the United States have been also pleased
with your remarks and directions on the treatment
Of the the purpose Of preserving and mprov
ing the sight. @
Respectfully yours, CHAs. CALDWELL,
.'"- Professor ofM. c., Louisville, KY. =
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NoRFoLK, Va, July 81, 1854.
In the experience of even two years, have found
great difficulty in obtaining Spectacies that were
exactly adapted TO the weakness of my sight This
inconyenience Mr., Tobias seems 10 have renewed.
for the present by the substitution for of better
and more suitable Glasses. They are clear crystal
like, and comfort able TO my eyes. would COM
mend him 10 those Who from age or other inirmity,
require artificial aid In this way.
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Unlike the more ephemeral Magazine Of the day,
tnese reIodicals lose little by age. Hence, full
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ag f,aJr.5F t., LYNcHBURG, Nov. i, 1854.
From an examination of Mr.. Tobias's Glasses
and from his observations and remarks, am con-
vinced that he is a skilful eptcian
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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-03
The History Of Kansas.

We shall commence with our issue
of the 18th of January our promised
History of Kansas" It will be con-
tinued through many consecutive num-
bers. giving chapter each week, and
making, when completed. volume Of
several hundred pages. We feel that
the history of Kansas has not yet been
written. There are defects In them
all, serious ones, and yet We do not
expect ours will be all it should be-
We have one consolation. however,
that the author of ours is not connect
ed with any of the various factions in
Kansas, is not ambitious, nor seeking
for position: but is a humble worker
in the great Free State cause, and has
shown his interest in the country by
coming here at an early day, with hi:
family, and has gone to improving the
soil and country independent of the
petty cabals which have distracted
neighborhoods and communities. We
have perused the table of contents
and can assure the reader that it is Just
what he needs, and what should find iti
way into every family in the nation
which desires the truth in regard tc
Kansas affairs. The History will b.
copyrighted. and can only be obtained
by subscribing for the Herald of Free
dom. We shall commence the publ.
cation with very large edition. ant
yet we are conscious that we shall b,
able to supply the few, only, who sub
scribe early. Let every agent ant
subscriber bestir himself and hurr,
up the names with all possible dis
patch. We would be glad of q lis
of eight or ten thousand by that time
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-03
Governor Of Iowa.

Governor Grimes, of Iowa, in his
late annual Message to his State Leg
islature, makes the following allusion
to Kansas affairs -
During the past summer it was re-
ported, and generally believed, that
the President of the United States only
failed to interpose his authority for
the protection of the rights of the Free
State people in Kansas for the reason
that no official intelligence had reach
ed him that any outrages had been per-
petrated in that unfortunate Territory.
Having such information myself, ]
conceived it to be my duty to notify
the President of the crimes that had
been committed against the persons and
property o: former citizens of Iowa,
and to demand for them that protec-
ton which the Federal Government
was in part established to secure.
Accordingly, ON the 28th of Au-
gust last, 1 addressed to him letter on
this subject, a copy of which here
with transmit. Without desiring to
forestall the opinion or action of the
General Assembly in this regard, I beg
leave to reiterate the opinion then ex-
pressed, that it is the right and duty
of the State to protect the rights Of
her former citizens in Kansas, when
the Federal Government fails to per.
form that duty"
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-03
Temperance.

A celebrated drinking club in the
west of Scotland, which had formerly
great influence at the local elections,
lis broken up. Two of its members
were sent to the iunatic asylum; one
jumped from a window, and killed
himself; one walked or fell into the
water at night, and was drowned;
one was found dead in apublic house;
one died of delirium tremens; upwards
of ten became bankrupt; four died
ere they had lived half their days.
One, who was q bailie when con-
nected with the club, is at present
keeping low public house. Such
are few facts, well known to those
living in the vicinity.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-03
Come Early.

To all who intend emigrating to
Kansas from the free States, we say
come early. There will, undoubtedly,
be large emigration from all sections
of the country during the next year,
and those who are desirous of secur-
ing the best locations, must be here as
soon as the river navigation COM
menees. There are many desirable
claims still unoccupied, in the negh-
borhood of Lawrence, Topeka, Oss-
watomie, and other large settlements,
which will be taken up by the first
corners.
Those who come first, will not only
have the pick for locations, but have
the best chance of improving, because
they will have the most time to get
their plowing. fencing and building
done. There viii be great demand,
during the ensuing spring, for all kinds
of labor, lumber, &C., and those who
are here earliest, will have the best
opportunity of being supplied with
such articles or labor, as they may
want for their purpose.
Another reason why the Northern
emigration should be here early, is
this that there will probably be a
large Southern emigration, ofa differ
ent class frem those who came last
spring. Hundreds and thousands of
Pro-Slavery emigrants will come to
Kansas, with the intention of making
it slave State by their votes, as the
more reckless portion of them have
already attempted to do by violence
What we want is an emigration suf.
ficiently large, and arriving here soon
enough, to completely eheckmate them
at this game.
Surely, the North will not be back.
ward in meeting the South with the
weapons she calls peculiarly her own
labor, skill and wealth. Ifshe meets
this phase of the contest as she has
done every other, we know that she
must win, and the South retire foiled,
from the field she thought to win
as hers. = q
The Missouri River generally opens
for navigation about the last of Feb
ruary, or the beginning of March, sc
that many emigrants may be here by
the middle of the latter month.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-03

went back freely, as free man, with
out bonds, or chains, or sheriffs, OF
slave hunters accompanying him.
In this matter, the religious people
of the free States are willing to iai-
tate Paul, in sending back fugitives,
in similar circumstances, if they can
have the assurance that Paul had,
that the slaves would be received as
freemen, as brethren in the church. as
ministers of the gospel are.
We trust the Democratic press, for
whose benefit this is written, will ex-
cuse our brevity at this time. as we
shall take up the subject again next
week.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-03
s afe @ q

HERRING'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.
nor 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 a
burglar picking the lock.
The subscribers and their agents are the
only persons authorized to make and sell
Herring's Patent Champion Safe, with Halls
Patent Powder Proof Locks.
s. G. HERRING d CO.,
Green Block, l35, l37 and 100 Water street.
and ; Murray street, New York.
ROBERTS & DAVIS, Agents,
ST. Louis, No.,
c. c: Miller + CO., Agents, New Orleans.
70 Orders for the above safes NAV be left
With 9. W: BRowS, Esq, at the Herald of
Freedom Office.
Dec. 6, 1S56,-x3m
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-03
New Hampshire.

A convention of the people of New
Hampshire, who are in favor of re-
storing freedom to Kansas, and re-
establishing the constitutional prin-
ciple that slavery shall not be extend
ed over Territory now free. has been
called to meet at Concord on the 9Th
of January next. to nominate candi-
dates for State Offices.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-03

RPolygamy is not confined to
Utah or the Mormon church. An
old half-breed chief of the Pottowat-
omie tribe of Indians, named Lafam-
boi, in Kansas, residing at Silver
Lake, has an American woman and a
half-brsed squaw to preside over his
household. He has children by both
of them, and he and his family are
members of the Catholic church,
Easton, Pa, Express.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-03
B. W. WOODWARD, A.FNLE
Woodward & Finley,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEAL
w ERS in Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals,
Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Dyes, Glass and
Glassware. Also, Books, Periodicals., Sta
tionery and Fancy Notions, de-, &c.
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. Cal and siue 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, Hoffiands s
German Bitters, /" Liverwort and Tar" Nc
Lanes Vermifuge and Pills, Fahnestock s
Vermifuge and all others in popular use.
WOODWARD 4 FINLEY.
Lawrence, Nov. 8, 1856. 2-l6
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-03
w. A. Hoiton a Co.

WHoLEsALE aad Retail Dealers in Drugs,
w Medicines, Paints, Dye stuffs, Oils, Glass,
Brushes, Soaps. Perfumery, Fancy Articles
Wines and Brandy for medicinal purposes.
Have been eighteen years in this business in
the West, and are prepared TO give satisfaction
to all applicants.
Our Soda Water and syYnps are admitted to
be the best west Of the Aileghanies.
Prescriptions ofall kinds prepared with neat
ness and accuracy.
mia, furnished in the best style and at fair pri-
ces. Corner Third and Bellies sts eet, Alton, Ill.
April 26, l856.-6m
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-03
Alton Courier.

PUBLISHED Daily, Tn-Weekly and
Il Weekly. GEo. T. BRowS, Editor and
Proprieor. Daily, $eper annum; Tri-Week-
y, 81 Weekly, 50.
u 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 is
authorized to receive subscriptions for either
OF the journals, or work for binding.
Alton, ILL.,, April 26, Is56.-ly*
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-03
Good Apology.

The Independence, No., Messenger
publishes the following -
"Ex-Goyernor Shannon has pub-
lished long document, which he calls
vindication of himself. He brings
forward several witnesses to prove
that the charge of intemperance, made
so often against him, is untrue. 1t
seems to as that he is thus cutting kim-
seG Of from the only plea tlas could
possibly Be urged IN mitigation of kis
general conduct"
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-03
Thresher & Separator

1--WE subscribers would take this oppor.
= tunity to inform the farmers of Kansas
that they are manufacturing PITTS Pa.
TENT SEPARATER for threshing and
cleaning grain, and horse powers for running
the same
These machines will thresh and clean, fl
for market, from 800 TO 500 bushels of wheat
per day, with less power than any other ma.
chine that will do the same amount of work
Having had an experience of sixteen years in
this business, we feel confident of our abili.
ty to turn out better machine than any
other shop in the country.
Bills giving particulars. and prices and
terms can be seen at the Office of the Herald
OF Freedom, Lawrence, Kansas, and the edi.
torls authorized to receive orders.
Alton, Ill. N. HANSON d Co.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-03
Land Claims.

HAVING made arrangements to fIe claims
i i in the Surveyor Generals Office for claim
ants, agreeably to an act Of Congress in such
cases, shall be glad to attend to such business
for those desiring my legal services. ana pre-
pairing work on pre-em ptions which design
TO publish as soon rs practicable for the benefit
of pre-emptors. From careful examination Of
the laws, with view 10 this task, ! feel conf
dent of my ability to give good satisfaction to
those desiring my services as above. Please
call upon me at the Herald Of Freedom Office.
should information or advice be wanted per-
taing to claims or bounty lands.
w. BROWN.
Lawrence. March Is. 1856.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-03
q. ". Brown.

H0AMSsIOEER of DEEDS, and other Ii
~ struments Of Writing under Seal, and De-
positions for Pennsylvania, Massachusetts,
Vermont, Iows, Illinois, Ohio, New York
Wisconsin and Maine; will attend to the du-
ties Of his Office on application at the HERALr
OF FkEKDoa Office.
Lawrence, Dec. ls, is5s.-tf.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-03
James u. Dixon.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER
w in DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,
BOOTS. SHOES, IRON and NAILS, CON-
MISSION and FORWARDING MER-
CHANT, Leavenworth City, Kansas Ter
ritory. 2-l5
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-03
Horeross' paten: circular.sav Nm

Noreross' Paten. circnlar-savH lin
sTlGLExAs, JOHNSON { co., raops,s
ALton, Mizois.
HAvING purchased the night for an a.
Ii Western States and Territories ofthe ,lse
patent, We are now prepared to furnish the -
CIRCULAR sAw<xfLL,
decidedly, that has ever been Offered n a.
public. Ar. Norcross isweli knoSa :. -
largest practical and most scientific msnss'..
urerin this eotntr7, probably in the -ForIS. -,
his Circular SaR-Hill Is fass becoro;,.- :
popular and celebrated as his Plaining W.
chine, and only requires an sxaminatsOnN - !.
giyeit the
PREFERENCE OVER AL oTHKR sAy-ru,,
The saw has lateral vibration on sd;n...,,
rocker boxes, and when thrown out of in -
recover itself BY the action Of the driving ~,
while at the same time the sfborr has 10 )ssrs,
al play in the boxes, and is made To s. -
with the shoulders to prevent the oil frovn -.
ting out while in operation, matter Of ~.
Importance where the motion il a. rapid ~ :
circular saws.
The arrangement of this machine il IN -.
feet, simple and adjustable, that much I;,
ner saw can be used than Is on any Other mn MI
thereby greatly
SAVING POWER AND LUMBER.
and is much less liable TO get out of order. II.
bead blocks is great improvement over The "a
style; both can be set by one man at the san,
time.
We are also manufacturing and furnishin,
CINE BoILERs,
Bolts, and all necessary fixtures for said min,
of rs good style and quality, and % chesp. !.
can be had in the West. We are also mann.
featuring the Muly Jumper Upright Saw HI.
which is unsurpassed as an upright mill, spS
has many advantages over the eircslsr sav.
with
ENGINES, BOILERS, AND ALL COMPLEX.
All Of the sald work is kept constantly On
hand at the
PIASA NDRY,.
Alton, Illinois, and at n. G. NOISE d Co.
No. 16 Main street, Sc. Louis. No., who A..
sur AUTHORIZED agents for the sale Of the same.
Orders for the above mills will be received
by CIV. BROWN, Esq.. ct the Herald Of Free
dom Office, Lawrence, Kansas.
April 90, i5S.-1y %
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-03
C. B. Clements.
A. II. Sattig, & Co..

On the LeDee, Ons door belo,o the O. X. Grocery,
WHOLESALE and RETAIL Dealers in
w Groceries, such as Flour. Corn Meal
Coffee, Sugar and Teas of all kinds. Also,
fine lot Of Wines, Liquors and Brandies.
Leavenworth City, Nov. %, 1856.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-03
Samuel Spruance,

COMMISSION and Forwarding Merchant.
~ Office and warehouse at the railroad and
general steamboat landing. Mark packages to
"eare of s. Sprusnce, Alton, ILL.,"
April 26, lS56-lyE
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-03
Still Aliyei

she old mud shsntee came very near being
Il destroyed on the memorable 2lst of May,
but it wasn't
am still alive, and have few goods, and
very little money left Should be happy
to see all my old, and few nesc friends at
the old shantee, next to where the Fort
soGs, but alas is not.
In few weeks | expect to move into q
comfortable Stone Store, that is, If am not
arrested for "horse stealing" before. When
/ get there, shall be very happy to see all
Lawrence, and the surrounding country
Shant hayemuch to sell, bat shall be glad to
see all, gentlemen and ladies, and talk poll
ties, religion &c
CHARLES STEARNs.
LAWRENCE, Oct. 18th, 1856.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-03
Notice,

THE subscriber having purchased and erect
i ed LITTLE GiArT CoRx NILL,p st his
place half q mile south of Blanton,s Bridge, is
pFeparedko grind corn In the ear. for stock feed.
Also, Meal and Hominy Cor family use.
q All orders attended to at short notice,
on reasonable terms. JAS. B. ABBOTT.
Blanton, Nov. "A. ,s5.-tf.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-03
|Yfralb Of frfeholll.
. PUBLISHED FACE saturday HoRSINs, By
O.. w. BROWN & Co.,
Office Herald Of Freedom Building. L4zsc-
Seace, Kansas.
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masters, may be forwarded by mail at our
risk.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-03
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 general
stock of Furniture for Steamboats,, Hotels
Offices, School Rooms, Lodges, &e. Orders
solicited. Wareroom corner of Second and
State streets, Alton, Ill.
April 26, l656.-ly
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-03
Allen q Gordon

nEALERS in Dry Goods, Provisions and
~ Groceries, Topeka,K. T. can and exam
inc. EJune Is, Is55.-.f.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-03
Cyrus Tattoo,

A TTORNEY AT LAW and Commits
IA sioner of Deeds for Iowa and NewYork
Particular attention given to procuring and
locating land warrants, pre-empting claims,
&c Office at Osawatomie, Kansas.
Nov %, 1856.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-01-03
100. coo Osage Oranee PIants.

10J,v0v Usage UfauSe EI81t5,
OF the best quality for hedging, for sale ct
" our nursery on Rock Greek, miles s. W.
of Lawrence, at s., 90 per Thousand. We viii
also set che hedge and warrant It to grow, for
S3H cts. per rod. Orders left ct the Foss-ofics
in Lawrenee, will receive prompt attention.
JOSEPH GARDINER q co.
Jan. 1e ,155S.-tf