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The Kanzas news., 1858-04-17
4 Poem.

We frequently find. in the Chicago Jo&r-
nal. gems of the purest brilliancy, like the
following little poem. of Taylor's:
"What blessed order of nature it is. that
the footsteps of Time are inaudible and
noiseless, and that the seasons of life, like
those of the year, are so indistinguishably
brought on in gentle progression, and is so
blended the one with the other, that ihe hu-
man being scarcely knows, except from a
faint and net an unpleasant sensation, that
he is growing old.
So day steals into night through the GRIM
son curtains of twilight. So the golden
gates of dawn swing round noise!ess as the
portals of Heaven. Even the beat of the
heart is muffled. that we may not know how
fast it struggles out. From the building OF
the oak to the rolling of the world, there is
no clink of the machinery. There Is no
noise save of helpless waves, or the rent air
grosning with the lightning's bolt. or now
and then the play of volcanoes valves, or
the puny cries of insects or of men, In alI
this world of ours. The past is dumb, the
future silent. and the present makes but a
slight ripple. like the trailing of . steamer
on the quiet sea"
The Kanzas news., 1858-04-17
A Hale Old Veteran.

Grant Thorburn is a sensible old man.
On the 18th ult. he wrote as follows from
New Haven, CT:
"I have lived another year in this false
ly so-called miserable world. / verify be-
lieYe it is the best world, terrestrial, that
ever God Almighty made. have never
felt head, heart nor toothache during the
year just gone by; and this day enter up
on my eighty-ffth year. l walk without q
staff and eat my food without brandy or
bitters. never was drunk in my life and
never had rheumatic pain. l voted three
years when Washington was President !
lived twenty-five years under George III.
saw the whole reign of George ", Will
lam VI, and Victoria thus far Twas init
mate with Hamilton, Jay, Morris, old
Governor Clinton and other prominent act
ors In the revolution
The Kanzas news., 1858-04-17
The Small Fruits on the Prairies

The small fruits may be grown in great
abundance. But little time need elapse be-
tween the settlement and the production of
an abundance of strawberries, blackberries,
currants and goosberries. These help to
fill up the interim until apples and other
fruits can be grown.
Raspberries and strawberries are most
readily produced-native plants for the pro-
ducsion of black raspberries can be very
easily obtained from any grove where they
seem to produce but meagerly. but when
transplanted and cultivated bear hberally of
much improved fruit. Their cultivation is
very simple. and needs but the occasional
melllowing of the surface and destruction
of the prairie sward. The cultivation of
few fruits meets with more liberal reward
than the black raspberry. The soil of the
prairie is unequalled for Strawberries, and
they scarcely need cultivation after setting
in mellow soil IN > proper manner as to
sex and varieties We never saw elsewhere
such beds of this luscious fruit Currants
and goosberries grow web. and are not sf-
fected by the winter as the wood of the APP
pie, peach and cherry is. The first atten-
lion of the settleFshould be given to small
frslits.-Noore's Raral Nev Yorker.
The Kanzas news., 1858-04-17
Confidence in Ones Self.

When crisis befalls you, and the emer-
gency requires moral courage and noble
manhood to meet it, be equal to the require
ments of the moment, and rise superior to
the obstacles in your path. The universal
testimony of men whose experience exactly
eoincides with your own, furnishes the con-
soling reflection that difficulties may be end
ed by opposition. There is no blessing
equal to the possession of stout heart
The magnitude of the danger needs moth
ing more than greater effort than ever at
your hands. If you prove reereant in the
hour of trial, you are the worst of recre-
ants and deserve no compassion Be not
dismayed nor unnamed when you should
be bold and daring, unflinching and reso-
lutte. The cloud whose threatening muir
murs you hear with fear and dread, is preg-
nant with blessings, and the frown whose
sternness now makes you shudder and trem-
bic, viii ere long be succeeded by smile
of bewitching sweetness and benignity.-
Then be strong and manly, oppose equal
forces to open difficulties, keep up stout
heart, and trust in Providence. Greatness
can only be achieved by those who are tried.
The condition of that achievement is conf
denee In ones self.
The Kanzas news., 1858-04-17

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true as Preaching.
The PhiiadeIphis Eseaing Angns sssly

The Phiiadelphis Eseaing Aryzs ssyss i
s.No man can borrow himself ont Of debt.
IF you wish for relief. you must Hork for
it, economic for it. You must make more
and spend less than you did while you
were running in debt. You must wear
homespun instead of broadeloth, drink wa
ter instead of champagne, and rise at four
instead of seven. Industry. frugality,
eeonomy-these are the hand-maids of
wealth and the sure sources of relief. A
dollar earned is worth ten borrowed, and 3
dollar saved is better than forty times its
amount in useless gewgaws. Try our
scheme and see If it Is not worth a thou
sand banks and valuation laws
The Kanzas news., 1858-04-17
The Lakes of Minnesota.

a correspondent of the Aianesotian sup.
plies that paper with 8 table giving the di.
mansions OF ninety-three lakes in Minneso,
Il, comprising the larger number of those
most known. Thousands of others of small
er extent are distributed over the surface o.
the country. and q great many of mile Oh
two in length have been omitted for want
of name. The larger lakes in the State
according to this table. are Red Lake, ii
Pembina county. thirty miles long and
twenty vide; Big Stone Lake, thirty miles
long By three miles wide; Mile Lac, TWEEN.
ty miles long and fifteen wide; Lac Trav.
erse. twenty miles long by three wide;
and Leech Lake, twenty miles long and
eleven wide. Most of the list, however,
are from one and half to six miles long,
and from one to three miles wide. The
wate. Ia all these lakes Is perfectly pure and
sweet. and they are all,of great beauty oi
shore and surroundings.
The Lakes OF Minnesota form distin.
gushing feature of the country, and lend
"A sir Of charming romance to the land.
scspe.-&. Paul advertiser.
The Kanzas news., 1858-04-17
Why We Have No Thunder in tn.
Winter.
Approved Feb. 8, 1853.

winter.
Prof. Espy, in his Fourth Meteorological
Report, thus explains why we have no tbun-
der in the winter: ''It is asked why we
have no thunder in the winter, though the
tops of the storm-clouds rise even in this
season to a region where the air is at least
considerably charged with electricity. Per-
haps the answer may be found in this
that the storm clouds in the winter are of
great extent, and of course the tension of
the electricity, being extended over very
large surface, is very feeble; and the sub
stance of the cloud being itself framed out
of Vapor much less dense than that of sum-
mer clouds, this tension may not be able
to strike from one particle of the cloud to
the next adjacent one; no general dis
charge can take place. Besides, even in the
winter, during very warm spell of wealth
er, with high dew point for the season. we
sometimes have violent thunder storm
from cloud of very limited horizontal ex-
tent, as the thunder clouds always are in
the summer. Such cloud is in reality an
insulated pillar of hot air, mingled with
condensed yapor. having just given out into
the air its latent caloric, causing the air at
the top of this cloud, in many cases, to be
so degs. warmer than the sir on the outside
at the same level"
The Kanzas news., 1858-04-17
PIoWs! PlowsI Plows!

WTE call especial attention to the following ad-
w vertisement from which it will be seen that
the only egents in Kanzas, fog the sale OF the
Celebrated Moline Center Draft PlOW.
We have sold several hundred of them this season,
and all give perfect satisfaction. -
= ALLEN & GILMORE.
John Deere's Moline Plows In Kanzasi
ON the opening of navigation in the spring |
" shall send to Messrs. Allen d Gilmore, Law
renee, E. T., q large assortment of Breakers Of al
sizes, especially of my extra Two-Hofse Mould
Board Breakers, which has received the highest
commendations from all who have used them; al
so great variety of Stirring, or old Ground PlOws
among which would mention the Improved Clip
per, the No. 4 or Eng. cast steel Plow, and the
Michigan Double or Subsoil Plow, which should
receive the especial attention Of those who wish 70
raise a crop the first year. have made some i'm
provements on this plow from last year, and BE-
iieve it is now perfect TO be used Western soil.
Also, Corn Plows, Cultivators, double and single
Shovel Plows, Rolling Cutters and Clasps, Gauge
Wheels, Truck Wheels, and other Plow fixtures.
The quality of the stock used in my plows is not
the plows are finished in very superior style.
Having been engaged for eighteen years in the
manufacture of piows foF in the Western States
entirely, can confidently say to emigrants from
the Eastern States, that these plows OH scsuT and
work perfectly in any sal in the Mississippi Val
ley.
An orders addressed to ALLEN 4 GIIHORE, Law
renee, K. Tor to me at Moline, Rock Island Co..
ii idne6-iyt JOHN DEERE.
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HOR N BY s. FIC *,
NTS,

EMPOR1A, KANZAS,
HAVE opened large, seasonable and we'll
/ i selected stock of Goods In their
New Store House, Directly Opposite to the
Emp0ria Hotel,
where they viii 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
ly, that having purchased our goods in st. Louis,
and shipped them, without unpacking, directly 70
this place, we are enabled to sell cheap, and in
most cases cheaper, than any other establishment
West of the Missouri river. A full supply of ev-
erything usually found in Western Stores will be
kept constantly on hand at prices that cannot fail
to strike, very reasonable, ali who may favor US
with sheir patronage. Our stock consists in part of
Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Groceries,
- HaFdweFes' TiRWare, Stoves Drugs
Medicines, &C., &c.--srz.
1t is no trouble to show GOods-call, examine,
and judge for yourselves.
HoRNSBY & FICK,
Emporia, Kanzas June 9Th, 1857
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JOHN DoDSWoRTH,
Bookbindsr. and Blank Book

AAHu43CCu1615
LAWRENCE =: -: :a:: -: kANZAS.
nLANK BOOKS ruled and made TO any pat
D tern, for Bankers, Merchants, County Officers,
and Railroad Companies, such as Ledgers, jour
mails, Cash Books, Record Books, Registers, Tax
Books, DC. Particular attention given to job
Work. Law Books, Magazines Music. Pamphlets,
ETC., bound in plain or fancy Morocco bindings, at
ST. Louis prices. noy7-ly
The Kanzas news., 1858-04-17
Law Office
JOHN m, coz.

A TTORNEY AT LAW, will practice in all
n the District Courts and in the Supreme
rience in pre-emption practice in another State,
and will give special attention to all in the
Land Offices.
Rgferenees.-Any lawyer of standing in Wiseon-
sin. The Professors of the Yale College Law
School. Office in the Collamore Building, Law
renee, Kanzas.
N.B.-Mr. C.. is NOTARY PUBLIC.
Oct 81 Sly
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H0TE
G Ar Wy n o . s z,
Nos. 146, 14s, $50, 15s, 154, and 156
KANZAS AVENUE, AND
AZ "A Az. A. 80 and SO

- - rs rs 3O9 rs % S-I1S- Q Er.-.
FOURTH STREET, TOPEKA, KANzAS.
@. C. FUTILE, :: :: Proprietor.
THIS HOTEL is fitted up in good style, with
i comfortable quarters, at 81 per week, 8 per
day, or so cts. for single meal. The Post Office
and Stage offices are Kept in the Office of this es-
tablishment; and in the building are the Offices of
Lawyers, Doctors, Land Brokers, Surveyors, a
Printing Establishment, Intelligence Office, seve-
raj Stores. including Clothing, Fancy Goods, Per-
fumery, &e., all for the accommodation of the pub
lie, but more particularly for the guests of the
Garvey House. 4 trial from the travelling public
is respectfully solicited. novI
The Kanzas news., 1858-04-17

The mould on decayed fruit, stale bread,
moist wood, etc, is shown by the micro
scope to be plants. bearing leaves, flowers
and seeds, and increasing with incredible
rapidity; for in a few hours the plants
spring up, arrive at maturity, and bring
forth seed; so that many generations are
perfected in day.
The Kanzas news., 1858-04-17
Gunsm1tRing.
JOHN r. GRAFTON,
UN AND IOc K 8 NIT

A NNOUNCES to the citizens Of Lawrence HA'
IA he has opened shop at
No. 45 Ness HzszpSkiye Street, nearly opposite tk
C0EEgm0ze BHiISisy,
where he is prepared to do all kinds Of work
his line on short notice.
Repairing done promptly, and on reasOHssS
terms.
T Persons living near Emporis visEing an!
thing in thisEne, can send their.vzork by Waiksr'
Express, and rely upon ha4iEgis promptly done
LAwrenee, Dec. 70, lS57.-lT
The Kanzas news., 1858-04-17

The onion is superior disinfectsnt-
Two or three good sized ones. cut in halves
and placed in plate on the floor, absorb
the noxious efhayia, etc., which are gener-
ated in the sick room. in an incredibly short
time. They should be changed every six
hours.
The Kanzas news., 1858-04-17
C.Y. sEsKRIDGE,
GENERAL LAND AGENT

Agent of the EmPoria Town Company.
TSOWN SHARES bought and soId-Lots dona-
Il ted TO persons putting certain amount of i'm
provements on them. Deciarntcry statements 70.
Pre-Emptors made out, and all business in relation
70 pre-empion promptly attended to. Claims
bought and sold. Claimants desiring to sell their
claims, by Registering them az my 6ffice, win b
furnished with purchasers. Land Wasrsnss dis
posed of. and investments made for capitalists in
any part OF the Territory Legal INSTRUMENTS
Deeds, Mortgages, Contracts, Conveyances, Co
partnerships, Notes, De-, &C., carefully drawn up
OFFIcE-At the store of Hornsby Fiek, direct
" opposite the Emporia Hotel Emporia, Kanzas.
july-3m
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to offer -
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LARS IN CASH PREMIUMS
for the fifteen largest lists of subscribers sen, i,
Nv he first of Ia0uarxy- 1879. aaid
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EMPoRIA AND LAWREECE

EASSENOEra AND EAFREsS LINE
]. D. & @. II. WALKER, PEoFznToas.
A HACK will leave the Emporia House, Empo-
"A ria, for Lawrence, every Monds morning at
o'clock, and the Whitney House, Lawrence, for
Emporia, every Thursday morning at o'clock
Passing through Bloomington, Twin Mound, Bur
lingame, and Quincy. = 49,
AGkxrs.-G II. WALKER, Emporia; T. L.
WHITNEY, Whitney House, Lawrence.
augl5-a
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Reviews,

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IL. lish the following leading British periodi-
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now be placed in the hands Of subscribers about
as soon as the original editions.
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A.. !. BAKER. -
Attorney and Counsellor ct ~,

AGNES CRY, KAzzAs TERKITosf. .bss IL
Win praetice his pfofession and eoiieess eoiise - =
all the Neosho River eoaasies. c... e;shl
0FFEuE And REsEDEsGz at Agnes s'si q rssd.
miles east of Council Grove, On the SaniA
Agnes City. July 25th. le5E.-d
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A Dream.
81 MES y. D. GAeE.


.-uatino she sir with noisome SMELLS"
ionebIe nuisance. See Blackstone, pag
d. 3. chap. 12-"Tresspass," OF "Priyst
/.
Sitting In rail-ear,
Flying on by steam,
Head against the easement,
Dreamed curious dream;
Yet could not think it
All thing ideal,
For though very monstrous,
It was very real
First there came gentle
Man in patent leather,
Collar, bosom, wristbands,
Raglan, for the weather;
In the height of fashion.
Watch key, hst and glove,
And with air profes'nal,
SPa upon the stove.
Near him sat Parson,
Telling how the Lord
Sent the great reviyals,
Blessed the preached word
But my dream discovered
He was not above
"Honey-Dew" or "fne-cut,"
Splitting on the store.
Next came in trader,
Pockets full of cash,
Talked about the country
Going all to smash
"'Twas the tcoHsea's dressing
Did the thing, By Joue :"
slipped from his brandy flask,
Spit upon the stove.
Then jolly farmer,
Dragging of his wheat,
Thought his hogs and horses
Nowhere could be beat;
"Like to sell his Durhams
By the head or drove"
Kept his jaws a-wagging,
Spit upon the stove.
Paddy thought twas "quare Ike
To be sitting still,
All the whilst a-goin'
Over bog and hill :"
"'Twas glorious eounthra
Sure" as he could prove,
Equal to his betters,
Splitting on the stove.
Witless, perfuned dandy,
Putting on his airs,
FIourish'd diamond breastpin,
Smoked in forward ear;
Talked about Lamoreoux,
"Sueh perfect love"
TwirPd carrot moustaehes
Spit upon the stove.
Little boy in short coat,
Wants to be man,
Following example
As the surest plan;
Watches gent and parson,
Copies every move,
And with Pat and trader,
Spits upon the stove.
Soon the flying rail-car
Reeks with nauseous steam,
Ladies almost fainting,
Children in o scream
Husband asking lady
whats the matter, lovef
Have glass of water :"
Spits upon the stove.
On we go, still flying,
Not breath Of air
+ Fit for christian people
In that crowded car
Sickening, fainting, dying,
Ladies make move,
Gent throws up the window,
Spits upon the stove.
Now, perchanee this dreaming
Was not all q dream;
Think I've had q steaming
Travelling by steam;
IT'S public nuisance,
Any one can prove,
-'Ail the air eorrupting-
Splitting on the stove"
Men call women angels
Wonder if they think
Such obnoxious vapors
Angels meat and drink !?
Wonder if they 'spect to
Smoke and chew abope!
BeLose 't,ciH be handler
Splitting on the stoue.
Talk of ladies' fiounees,
Ribbons, jewels, flowers,
Crinolines and perfumes,
Gossip, idle hours
Put all faults together
Which men can't approve,
And they're not match for
Splitting on the stove.
LOUIS, February 26.
The Kanzas news., 1858-04-17

Nineteen union prayer meetings are now
held in New York daily, and six in Brook
lyn. The average attendance is estimated
at $4,000.
The Kanzas news., 1858-04-17
Hesparia.

THE undersigned has few Shares in Hesperia,
i on the Verdigris, which he will dispose OF on
liberal terms. The investment will certainly re-
turn handsome profit.
G. V. ESKRIDGE.
Emporia. Kanzas. Dec 18th, 81
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@. v. ESKRIDGE
NO tn e Y p UBLIC

" o III R 7 2 UBLIC,
WILL Administer Oaths, take Dispositions,
w Acknowledgements of Deeds, etc. Office at
the Store of Hornsby Fick's, Emporia, Kanzas
dee5 ~
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The College Journal of Medical Science,
Monthly Magazine of 46 pages, conducted by the
Faculty Of The Electie College of Medicine, is
published at One Dollar year, payable in advance
The volume of the Journal commences with the
wear Communications for subscription, or fol
specimen numbers, should be directed to
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We open the hearts of others when We
open our own. sxs