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The Kanzas news., 1858-07-31

Tall Corn---The "Amende Honorable %
Last week we made mention of a strip
ling corn stalk thirteen feet high, which had
been left at our Office, and which we were
inclined to think could not be easily beaten.
Shortly after our paper was issued, we were
waited on by several of our farmer friends
who felt aggrieved at the artiele-declaring
that to boast of thirteen foot stalk of corn
was down right insult to the whole Neo-
sho Valley. We, of course, expressed our
willingness to make the amende honorable
upon being convinced of our error; and
were invited to visit any corn field within
one mile of Emporia for proof that we had
outrageously insulted the whole farming
community. Of course we made the re-
quired visit, vowing on our way thither that
we would appropriate roasting ears"
enough to ''pay expenses But in this we
were doomed to disappointment. When
we came to the field to which we had been
particularly directed, we found, on going
into it. that the ears grew entirely above
and out of, our reach! The corn averaged
about fifteen feet in hight. We had no rule,
and could not have measured it if we had;
and having neither ladder nor ak, we did
not succeed in getting single ear of corn
to pay US for our trouble; and worse than
that, we got lost in the field. and were sew
eral hours in finding our way out. We felt
like saying that nobody could beat that, un-
til we were shown stalk of corn sizteen
feet and one inch high, and informed that
that was scarcely an average stalk in the
field from which it was taken! We have
concluded not to say anything complimen-
tary of any vegetable specimens that may
be shown us in the future, for fear of of
Tending some man who raises larger ones;
but we sOW venture to say that we should
Ike to see stalk of corn that would beat
the last onei
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-31
Forest Hill--Junction of the Ne.
osho and Cottonwood Rivers.

EOR EST HILL, with iss numerous asIyaa
Il tsges, is now paramount to all other phces,
IS il is situated the north side and near to the
Junction Of the Neosho and Cottonwood Rivers.
The elevated position which the above named town
occupies gives 3 commanding view of the coan.
Try sll around, confirming the many hattering re
ports which have already been made by all tzay-
elers, who are. constantly coming this way 70 ill
up the fertile valleys Of the Neosho and Cotton
wood. The clear, cold water Of the streams tells
we'll for the health and prosperity OF the country
The abundance of sand which the Neosho and
Cottonwood furnish, makes this location more de-
sirable than any one south Of the Kanzas River.
Limestone and building stone of the very beat
quality can readily be obtained in unlimited guam
titles with little or no expense. Contracts are be-
brishei
Two brick kilns are IN successful operation, the
first and only yards Of the kind in this section Of
country, and contracts are being made at six dol
lars per thousand. A steam saw mill, within &
stones throw of the town, is in active Operation.
and contracts daily filed of the best QUALITY of
lumber for $25 and $50 per thousand feet. a sec
ond Saw and Grist mill, large snd extensive
scale. viii soon be completed by the Messrs Baker
The Blaeksmithing and Plow factory is being
carried on by Messrs. Stevenson d Bunnell, who
are supplying the country with home manufaetur-
ed articles, thus preparing the way for the hus-
bandman to turn over the soil in order that part
Of the grassy plains may give way for the golden
grain which viii soon cover this valley far and
wide.
The large number of buildings which are al
ready under contract give full assurance that
large town must soon spring up. Two Stores are
now prepared for trade. The vanguard of Emil
grants who have not as yet found a home on this
fertile SOIL invited TO come to the rich Valley Of
the Neosho and share with those who are busy at
work building for themselves homes in the land of
the west.
The most direct route and best road from Leav-
enworth and the Missouri river is by way Of To-
peka where the emigrant can cross the Kanzas riv-
er by the elegant and substantial bridge just In
ished the first and only bridge across that river;
thence by way of Brownville, Wilmington and
Waterloo to Forest Hill, thus making direct and
good route TO Eagle City, Shell Rock Falls, Verdi
girls and Walnut creek country.
The natural crossing which the Junction af-
fords, is one of the many reasons why the south
ern emigration crosses this way Preparations are
being made for the speedy construction of q good
Bridge at the Junction, for the better aeeommoda-
ton of the emigrant.
All those wishing for further information Fela-
tive 70 the above named Forest HILL direct to Col.
c. E Holiday, T. G. Thornton, ]. G. Miller, To-
peka, or to the undersigned. at Forest Hill.
r. ". STEVENSON, Pres't.
D. c. SToDDARD, See'y.
r. L. MITCHELL,
B. ]. FISK,
". D. STEVENSON, Trustees,
G. Miller,
T. McIsrRE,
Forest Hill, June 5th, 1858.
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Attempt to Shoot.

On Sunday last little fracas occurred at
Florence, in which Norval Kelly fred at
Mr.. W. H. Mayberry, with revolver
Mayberry was owing Kelly sum of mon
ey.- Both parties happened to be at Flor
ence on the day above mentioned. Kelly
is violent, unprincipled man, and had
been drinking. Mayberry was talking with
Mr.. Page, outside the hotel, when Kelly
came ont of the house, and demanded to
know of Mayberry whether or not he was
going to pay him the debt then. Mayberry
said that he would talk with him as soon as
he got through the business he was then
engaged in. Whereupon Kelly seized him
by the collar and drew his revolver. Mr.
Page Immediately knocked it out of his
hand. Kelly picked it up and presented it
at Mayberry. when Mr.. Sleeper, who had
just come out of the hotel, threw up his
hand Kelly then turned on Sleeper, threat
ening his life and following him into the ho-
tel. Mayberry started for home; when Kel-
ly came to the door of the hotel, presented
his revolver and deliberately fired at him
twice. The distance between the parties
was about twenty yards. Mayberry got
outof the way as quick as possible, and pro-
cured constable, who arrested Kelly and
took him before Esquire Bailey, who bound
him over to appear before him on Saturday
next, the 9TH proximo, for examination on
the charge of assault with intent to kill
Kelly is bad character, and pest to
the community. A short time since he
wantonly shot the mail carrier on the route
between Emporis and Ft. Scott, wounding
him seriously. He had frequently avowed
his intention to kill Mayberry the first time
be saw him.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-31
From Utah.

The telegraph brings advices from Sail
Lake Valley to the 10Th ult. Brigham
Young had returned to Salt Lake City and
held a conference with Gov. Cumming and
the Peace Commissioners, and it is report
ed that treaty of peace has been conciud-
ed. The intentions of the Mormons, how
ever, were veiled in mystery. Col. John.
ston was on the march for Salt Lake City.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-31

The citizens of Springfield. Illinois, have
voted in public meeting to accept the pro-
posal of two gentlemen of Cincinnati to es-
tablish mill in Springfield, for the manu-
facture of sugar and molasses from the Chi
nese sugar cane The requisite machinery
is ready, and the enterprise viii be underta-
ken at once. Fifty acres of cane are to be
planted this year; and if successful, more
will be added in future. Refined sugar
cane molasses now sells in Cincinnati al
eighty cents per gallon.
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Attempt of Horse to Swallow Him
self

We are informed by o. G. Brown, ESQ j,
that one day last week, he witnessed per
formance of horse belonging to some en-
igrants from Leavenworh encamped across
the river, that, if it did not outstrip the
maneuvers of the animal which unscrewed
its legs, tail and ears, certainly threw the
tricks of the learned ponies into the shade.
1t consisted of horse of large size at
tempting to swallow himself; and succeed
ed SO far as TO get his right hind foot into
his mouth over the fetlock joint. When
discovered, his foot was eaten badly. and
required the assistance of several men for
some fifteen minutes before he could be ex-
tricated. His foot is very sore, but is heal
ing. What could have prompted him to
this strange freak? 1t is certain that it
was no scarcity of provender. for the river
bottom abounds in grass OsaaOotonte
Herald
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A New Branch of Business
IN EMPORIA.
PLOWS,
ii A RD W A RE.
STOW ES,
TIN w RE,
BoRToN & co.

=
HAvE JUST OPENED UNDER THE
II Printing Office, in Emporis, a large and well
selected stock of every variety of
HARDWARE, TINWARE, STOVES, DC.
brought direct from the manufactures. and which
they are selling at reasonable prices for Cash.
We shal keep on hands at all times, large as
sortment of all articles kept in Hardware Stores,
together with Plows, Culivators, Forks, Shovels,
and Farming Implements of various kinds.
We are constantly receiving additions to our
stock, and shall keep it full and complete To all
who wish to purchase we will make it an induce
ment to trade with US instead of going further.
We ask the attention of purchasers to our stock.
T n n in G.
In connection with our establishment we are
carrying the Timing business in all its branch
es We have in employ experienced work
NAH, and are prepared at all times to ELL orders
for any kind or quality of Tinware or Stove pipe.
ROOFING AND SPOUTING +
Put up in town or country reasonable terms
Repairing done with neatness and dispatch.
BORTON & CO.
Emporia, June IL. 1s5s.-1y
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Hurrahi

Last Sunday the mail arrived st Empo-
ria, from Lawrence! What was more ex-
traordinary it was only taOo days behind
time! The Topeka mail has also been get
ting over its chronic sloWness, and comes in
one day behind time The jefferson City
mail does better yeti don't come at all I
Hurrah for the ''United Snaix of Amerikyp'
Erin 60 unum--E Pluribus braghi
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-31

Our readers viii please bear in mind that
We correct our Price Current every week
Just before going to press, giving the los0-
est prices at which the various articles emu
nerated can be purchased at that time
these corrections can be relied upon.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-31

" ae Emporia House has changed hands
- E. +. Bancroft is the new proprietor
~ mas renovated and refitted the house
Nh ~ ne" furniture throughout, SO that it
!, - no" favorably compare with any Hotel
KANSAS. We take pleasure in recon-
saulng the Emporia House and its new
F''pfietor to the travelling public.
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LAWRENCE GOING Ahead!
For the Wholesale Tradei

THERE are now shout forty Stores and Shops
Il Of all kinds in Lawrence, so that most articles
needed by the inhabitants of distant counties can
be obtained as favorably as at Eansas City or
Leayenworth.
have just received nearly
400 SACKS
FIRST QUALITY FLOUR!
which viii sell to those who buy to sell again,
at the Leavenworth and Kanzas City prices, with
the addition Of freight. ! also have
NINE LAND WARRANTS!
which are left with to sell at low price for cash
have recently received, direct from Rochester,
n. T, 90 boxes
FRESH GARDEN SEEDS,
which will be sold at S. box and less than that
where several boxes are taken.
Also, on hand constantly, general assortment
Of everything in the
GROCERY d PROVISION LINE!
which viii be sold ct
Wholesale and Retail, very low for CASH.
Please call and see for yourselves.
Boarding and Lodging for 81 day! or
Is cents for supper, breakfast and lodging
C. STEARNS,
New Brick Store, No. 25 Mass. street.
Lawrence, April IL, IS5S-yl
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Madison County Probate Court.
JUNE TERN, 1853.
vs.. ATTACHMENT.

Samuel Walker.
IAHE above action was brought to recover the
i sum of one hundred and fifty dollars with in
terest from the 9Th of March last, founded on de-
endant's promissory note or memorandum In wri-
ting, by him subscribed, dated the 9Th day Of
March, 1858. by which note, as the plaintiff al
leges, defendant promised plaintiff to convey to
ride county, by good and sufficient deeds, or in
default thereof to pay to said plaintiff the above
sum of one hundred and fifty dolars. Said plain
tiff AYERS that defendant neglects and refuses to
perform his said promise in either alternative and
thereupon commenced suit by writ of attachment
dated May 23d, 1883, returnable at the present
term of said court. And now the said defendant
not appearing to answer to said action at this term
of said court, it being made to appear TO the salts
faction of said court that the defendant has ab.
seconded or absented himself from his usual place
of abode within this territory that he cannot be
summoned, and that his property or estate in this
county has been attached on said writ, in pursu-
ance of the statute in such cases provided.
1t Is ordered that the plaintiff notify said defen-
daRt of the facts above set forth and that unless
he be and appear at the next term of said court to
be holden at the county Seat of said county the
first Monday in September next. on or before the
third day of said term if the term shall so long
continne, and if not then before the end of the
term, judgment will be rendered against him snd
his property sold to satisfy the same by causing an
attested copy of this order to be published four
weeks excessively in lhe KASzAs News news
paper published in Emporia, in said Territory of
less than four weeks before the frat day of said
September term.
Given under my hand and seal this ninth day
of June, A. D. 1857. A. D. GRAHAM,
L. D. BALkY, Atty for Pl6 n49w4
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The Supervisors for this county, are as
'0lOHs: Emporia township. P. B. Plumb;
Americus, VIM. Grimsley; Agnes City, C.
Columbia; Cottonwood, VIM. Eikenberry;
Kansas Center, W. H. Watkins. A meeting
vii be held before long. due notice of which
viii be given through The Nzws.
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~; "e acknowledge the receipt of the IIh-
i - Teacher for July. 1t is filed. as usu-
- S''n matter of interest to Teachers and
s. rs Interested IN the cause of education.
D. Per annum. Address Mason & Hill,
rs'ria. Illinois.
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We have "rigged up" little this week,
as our readers will perceive. Our new Head
ingis somewhat superior, we think, in point
Of beauty to the old one, and We hope our
readers will think so too. We shall make
such improvements in the future as we are
enabled to do by the patronage from our
friends.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-31

The Sugar Cane is doing finely. Many
iafmers have planted enough to supply their
hn'lies with syrup. If the experiments of
ms season are satisfactory, every farmer
viii plant enough to raise his own sweet
'ning" another year. Sugar Cane will prove
% De an excellent anti-slavery ''institution. %
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-31

The Chicago Tribune and Press is the
best paper in the Northwest. 1t contains
more matter of interest, news aud politics,
than any other paper that comes to our Office
The terms are, single copy per annum. se;
Ten copies $40. Address Tribune and Press
Company, Chicago.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-31

This is the last week we shall publish the
advertisement of the Board of Commission
as for the Lecompton Election; we shall
fll the space occupied by it with other mat
ter of more interest to our readers generally.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-31

The corner stone of the monument to
John G. Calhoun, at Charleston, South Car
olina. was to be laid on the 2sth ult. Law
renee ID Keiit was selected as the orator of
the occasion
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-31

Mr.. Hadley has now opened his new
goods, and is prepared to sell them to all
who may wish to buy. We would direct
attention to his advertisement in another
column.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-31

Mr. John Dodsworth is the proprietor of
= 6indery in Lawrence. ftom which is
turned OUT the best work We have seen in
'ne West Mr.. D. is superior workman.
Auo very reasonable in his prices. We
'Ouid advise all those who wish blank
:. 2s' magazines, ETC., bound, to call upon
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-31

A company has been formed for the pur-
pose of constructing submarine telegraph
between England and India, via the Red
Sea. Capital one million sterling.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-31

ERRArrA.-In the second line of the thir-
tenth stanza of "Words of Welcome"
published on our inside last week, for call
our trials and tears" read ''all our tolls and
tears %
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-31

NcIntire. Thompson & Co., at Forest
Hill, have fresh lime for sale at Is cents per
bushel.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-31

The commissions for the officers of Amer
Gus township are in the hands of Mr. R.
Il. Abraham, on Dow creek.
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R..es Advertising.

,...sien per line esas5 eAeA
.. .n daIl.E Ha:. P.f sasae e. >" On. h.If
49, -. II %; six mos. - oo5 one year. So Al tran
. IL -, Advertisements be paid in advance.
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DIEn:.

On Saturday the 24th inst, of Bilious Fever,
near EmPoria, Ar. HExRY CAzIEI, aged . years,
formerly nom Illinois. He leaves wife and chill
dren-
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-31

Messrs. Abraham & Grimsley have sent
to St. Lonis for threshing machine which
they will soon receive.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-31

All kinds of Justices blanks-also War
snty and Mortgage Deeds, Bonds, ETC., for
sale at this Office.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-31

For Justices.---Blank subPenas. Executions
S-nuous', Warrants, Reeognizsnces, &c, for sale
nf6ea
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Freights on the Missouri river are ad'
rsncing.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-31

,,.nks,-Deeds, Mortgages, Bonds and Decla
-. for sale at this Office in any quantity.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-31
MILL FOR SALE.

THE excellent Steam Saw Mill of Parham &
i Phelps, situated in Emporia is offered for sale
on reasonable terms. The Mill is eligibly situated
and capable of doing good business. The coun-
try around furnishes an abundance of good timber
and the demand for lumber Ia constant and in
creasing. Two acres of land and good dwelling
house adjoining, will be sold with It Apply to
R. PARHAM, or P. B. PLUMB, at The News
Office. Emporia. MAY OFT.
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sPECIAL NoTICE.

SP CIAL NOTICE.
OHIO STATE AND UNION Law COLLEGE.
fnis Institution has been removed to Cleveland,
Ohio- Degrees are legally conferred. and Students
upon graduating may be admitted to practice
For circulars, address, ct Cleveland,
feoA-iy Il. A KING, Secretary.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-31

r.. H. F ARNH N,
Attorney at Law, General Land Agent,
AND DEALER IN LAND WARRANTS.
Office, 1st door north of the q. S. Land Office
LECOMPTON, KANZAS.
A LII LAND WARRANTS sold at my Office
n are purchased from well known Eastern
Banking Houses, and viii in every instance, be
fully guaranteed in all respects, and without lin
it as to time.
Pre-emptors will bear in mind that oil guarantees
of Land Warrants should extend TO the issuance
of the Patents the reon as the entries of lost OF
stolen defective Warrants will not be detected
the General Land Office, until they are taken arp toS
pGtentn9, which will not be under three years from
the time of location.
am also prepared to enter $4,000 acres of land
on time, for actual settlers.
Refer to L. D. BAILEY, Emporia.
Lecompton, Kanzas, June l2-3m
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Prices Current.
Emporia Market.

Emporia M arket.
CORRECTED WEEKLY.
FLouR--Extra-S -Superine, 81 90 per cwt
CoRs AEAL-$l per bushel
BEANs-S3
NEW PoTAToEs-SI
APPLEs-Dried, s.
CRAcKERs-l5@20 cts per ID.
BUTTER-l5 sta
EGGs-20
CHEEsE-20
sueAR-Brown. u cts per b.
White, Il Z"
RIcE-S@IO
TEAs-50@Sl
CoFFEE-l5
Mackerel-No. /, Is
aolAszrsper gallon. Is eta
BEEF-7@s cts. per d.
TALLow-IO Is
BAcoN-l1
CoDFsa-l2k
ToBAcoo-30@75
SALr-per sack of 200 Rs, IS so.
CANDLEs-Tallow, 20 cts. per ID.
Sperm, 80 Z"
SoA-l0@l21S cts.
LuuRER-sa5 00@s3o 90.
SHrNeLEs-$5 90 per thousand
Loo CHAIs-l4 cts. per b.
DoNEsrIc-l2X n
GLAss-sxl0 per so feet, 81 09.
l0xl2 4 so
l0xl4 As.
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w. z. SELIFF.

TAILOR, wholesale and retail
vi dealer in Cloths, Clothing, and Gents Fur
nishing Goods, No. Mass. ST., a doors north of j.
Blood's, Lawrence, Kanzas. Particular attention
paid to cutting garments for others to make. and
perfect fit guaranteed. june26-ly*
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See advertisement of Cox l. Baker in
another column.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-31

The spring wheat sown in this county
las generally proven failure.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-31

Messrs. Farrah & Maffitt are running their
sssam mill night and day.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-31

4 Republican Club has been organized
1t Prairie City, in this Territory.
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AMRRoTYPEs!
Great Reduction in Price.

THE finest and most beautiful I-9 size Ambro-
i types, of unequaled delicaey of tone and finish,
with good case, can be had at the picture rooms
of ]. Bowls, Lawrence, for One Dollari All other
sizes of pictures in proportion.
Perfect satisfaction guaranteed or no Charge.
The subscriber feels confident that in thus redu-
cling the price of pictures he is only doing what
the times demand, and earnestly hopes that all
good and honest traders and tTadesmen will reduce
their high prices at least much viii allow their
customers and friends dollar to spend for good
picture. BOWLS.
Lawrence, Kanzas, May Is, 1850.
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New Store at Forest Hill.
THE subscriber is now receiving well select
4 ed stock of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Clothing, Boots,
Shoes, Hardware, &c, sc.
which will be sold at prices which defy competi-
ton in the southern country. Purchasers viii do
well to examine my stock before buying elsewhere.
G. D. HENDERSON.
Forest Hill, May 9Th, l65s-3m
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cole COPIES of THE NEws in wrappers for sal
-. office, at five cents Per copy
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-31

Martin Kozta died recently in Guatema-
IA, IN INDECENT circumstances.
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Wanfa6

A, this Office, an intelligent, industrious boy, of
,os moral character to learn the printing business.
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-31

Judge Cato has resignsd and left the Ter
ritory. Won't Lecompte do ths same?
The Kanzas news., 1858-07-31

Flour is selling for rs ercwt. in Kan
sss City.
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HAW0RTH's FIGURING MILL,

On Cottonwood River, seven miles West
Of Emp0Fia.
THIS MILL is now ready to grind Corn and
Il Wheat in the best manner, and on the most
reasonable terms Those having Wheat or Corn
to grind viii bring them in on Fridays of each
week. Iaprl7-dJ DEL HAWoRTH.
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THE GOOD TINE COMING!
NEW STORE AND NEW GOODS

ing large
STOCK OF DRY GOODS
Groceries, Provisions, Clothing,
BOOTS AND SHOES.
a q n C UTEN NCSTLss
and everything usually found ina
First Ciazs Western Storsa
which will sell at Wholesale and Retail lower
than the same can be bought elsewhere south of
the Kaw River.
have fitted up my store room with especial
care and reference to the protection of my Goods
from dirt and mice and shall endeavor to keep
them in saleable shape and order.
/ shall be in constant receipt of the
Latest Styles Of Goods!
throughout the entire season, which viii sell
cheaper than can be bosght elsewhere. l shall
Sell No Secondhand Goods.
nor keep then. on hand till they become old. am
bound to sell out quickly SO as 70 be able to have
FRESH GOODS on hand at all times. By strict
attention to business hope to merit and receive
liberal share of public patronage.
Terms strictly and invariably Cash!
A. G. PROCTER,
April II, 5S-y1 l59 Commercial st.
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L. D. BAILEY,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law,

WILL give prompt and faithful attention to
w any business of legal nature that may be
entrusted to his in any court of the Territory
GOfce at the Store of A. G. Proctor, l59
Commercial Street.
Feb. 6, 1858.
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Terms of sabscripsies.

,.-1x oss year. -
So ~ an. y,.r {a.a ons . <stser up Of slasI II %
rs ssFis - .. se %
rrsssJ
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Sash and Glass,

~ 900 LIGHTS GLAZED LIP SASH,
lO,OOO of all sizes. well primed and in good
condition. direct from Boston manufactures, Just
received at [june26-tfl PROCTERiS