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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-17

( CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS Fancy
I Good, aud Toys suitable tor CHRIS mas and
New Years presents, uOw Openlr z at { Ben
RVS. II hng S.rcst, where will De ionnd large
sni Ue una, assortment OF Fancy and staple
articles consisting IN part as follows, VIZ Work
Boys- Writing Desks. abis Port FoiIos, Back
CANNON Boards. Chess MeE Pearl and Ivory
Tables. Cigar Stard,, Travelling Bag, Build
/, z Block, Per Mouaies and rOcker Books of
every description, CHINA Ornaments, Deco atrd
amt Motto Cpiiees. Mugs Vases, Cologne Bot
lies. Nine Pins, Drums and Irumpets tor Chi.
dren DIminoes. Pertum ~ OF all kinds, Dolls
and Dol Heads of ali sorts and s!z S, Porcelain
ard Metal lea Sets Fancy Hair Pins TrovrI-
ling toupa ions Accordeon,, EIolns Blocks
sc Also. la .. assortment OF Combs
u,hes Pocket Knives. Razprs, Scissors, Toy
KNIVES and Forks, together wItn an endless
rety OF promrscUous Toy, ard Fancy articles
Tor children Call eaIl, and have your choice
dc ii
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-17

C,INGlNG SCHOOL Mr. B. + DENNIS
= vii conm"nce MS class, on Tuesday even.
ims al O'Clock. al the corner nj Royal and
ID X streets
juvenile school on Saturday, December / Ith,
az 3 o'clock Tickets to b. mad al Bookstore Of
jams tr'W sic 4. son dec dit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-17

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Znc Manhattan Lead. BIlI-d LIn'eed OIL,
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nl.h japan do Ware D-mlr do TIMBER, Sl-n-
IA, Rose Pink sand Paper, Cnines" SermlIIton,
American do Venetian he'd >parrh Bow,
fEuy. Window Glass. &c lac " i ard Tor bale
by i LEADBtATER Il son,
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-17

I .NOR Hlnt.-lhe advertiser wIsh-s 10 nIrr
/ In 'ns country, young and healthy SEh.
Want WOMAN -he Is good Coos Wash
er aGd lroner Address Box zsG, Aiexand ia
Post Office. dec 7-sorf
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09
The London Times on the Cond l.
tion Of Mexico.

The following is the closing part of
an interesting article from the Lon
don Times, on the condition Of Mex
leo:
We do not doubt that in the
bloody reverses of the late war with
the United States were laid the foun-
dations of that mutual distrust and
anar,hy which have destroyed not
only political government but civil
society itself, 1t seems that there is
nothing left for the United State
but to consummate the work they
have begun, to annex the land Of
Montezuma and Cortes, which, even
under the lash of the slave driver,
will not regret the illusory liberty of
the Mexican Republic.
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09
Republicanism in Southern Kanzas,

We have lately received a letter
fl ON distinguished Free State man
in the Southern portion of the Ter
.ritoty, in which he SAYS
al am glad to see that you have
organized Republican Club. This,
I think, shoul be done in every To-
cality in Kanzas, and then we ought
ito organize a State or Territorial
Club, at some central point, and we
will then have the Republican Party
'of Kanzas fully organized, and with
out much noise"
From other sources we learn that
"a Republican Club is being organized
in the county in which this gentleman
resides.
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09
Submarine Telegraph to Cuba.

The N. X. journal of Commerce
learnS that the Company which was
formed last year for the purpose ofes-
&ablishing telegraphic communication
Setween the island of Cuba and the
.-American continent, have completed
their preliminary arrangements, and
sare resolved to commence the' work
iimmediately, This will be valua-
ole addition to our comprehensive
system of telegraphs, and one that
ought to be supplied, now that the
Submarine Telegraph has been sue
'cessfuly laid. Among the managers
of this company are some wealthy
and enterprising citizens of Havana
and New York.
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09
JOSIAH MILLER,

SEEING that we nre about to have legal
~ authority established in Kanzss, an
uounces that he will attend to al business
pertaining to the profession Of the law.
Settling here in August, 1854, and being
editor of the Kanzas Free State" which
was destroyed in Lawrence, May 2lst,
1856, he is well posted as to the best
places fol, investing money on speculation,
and as to the true condition ofmany con-
tested claim cases, and will faithfully at
tend to any business of that kind.
N. B. That his office of Judge of Probate
does not prevent him practising in all other
courts OF Kanzas, and also gives him au-
thority to administer oaths, take deposi-
tions, acknowledgment of deeds, and other
nstru ments of writing.
~ A number of l6O-acre warrants, low
for cash or on time. '
Office 10 Massachusetts street, opposite
Express Office, Lawrence, KIT. i26
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09
Hurrah I!

The people are bound to have a
bridge across Ottawa Creek, near
Mr.. Jones farm. See what "Many
Citizens" have to say in our adverti-
sing columns. Read it and turn out,
you who can, and do little some
thing for the cause of town progress
and humanity We are much pleas
ed with this manifestation ofourpeople
to engage in an enterprise, which when
completed as it should be, will con-
'duce so bcne6cially to the interests
of the town. GO on, gentlemen ;
push forward the good work.
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09
-Remember Next Saturday Night

Yes, ,+Sir, don't forget what is going
to take place in Prairie City next
Saturday evening. Be sure and be
on hand at the meeting ofthe Repub-
'lican Club at the M. e. Church, and
hear the Hon. M. j. PARRorr, and
Judge BRANscoMB express their views
'on the political questions of the day.
All are most respectfully invited to
attend. We hope to see goodly at
teadance Of ladies. This will be the
most interesting political meeting
that has been held in Prairie City for
many months. Rally! Rally J.!
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09
Important to R. R. Contractors

Important to X. X. Contractors
THE Leaveuwerth & Fl. Gibson R. r.
Il Co. will receive proposals on Monday,
the 18th day of October 1858, at their office
in Prairie City, Douglas County, Kanzas
Territory, for the grading and bridging oi
of the Sd Grand Division Of said road, com.
prising "a miles, beginning at the 18th
Township and extending South on the
Range line, dividing ranges 10 and 90 to
the 4th parallel,
Proflcs, Plats, and Specifications, can be
seen at their office in Prairie City for sew
erol days previous to the day of letting
contracts.
This district of country is the finest in
Kanzas, and will be desirable to contract.
ors, as much Of the work can be favorably
prosecuted through the winter season.
1t is not contemplated to prosecute the
line farther South at present than the 4th
parallel, until Congress grants the right oI
way through the Indian country but ia
connectwit the Pacific Raiaoad at the Mo
State line, which branch is now locating
and will be ready for letting by the first Of
March next, so as TO have the same in read
iness simultaneously with the Pacific Road.
J,B. CHAPMAN, President,
A, CUTLER, Chief Eng'ecr,
Office Leavenworth n Ft. Gibson II. r. Co.,
Prairie City, Sept lst, 1858. 39tolS.
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09
"HOLD YOUR HORSES"
Says Griffith, butt we say

"WAIT FOR THE WAGON !"
NNTE, the undersigned, having entered
w in, co.partnership and erected a
large and commodious shop upon the north
east corner Of Dayton and Aurora streets,
Prairie City, for the purpose of carrying on
the wagon and carriage making business in
its various branches, and feeling compe-
tent to render satisfaction to all who may
favor us with their patronage, would re.
spectfully solictit share Of the same.
N b. Particular attention given TO re.
pairing wagons, carriages, agricultural i'm.
plements, DC, Gc.
22yl BROOKE Il DEARING.
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09

RT We learn that q large and en-
,thusiastic Republican meeting was
held at Lawrence, on Monday even
ing last, which was addressed by
Rev. H. P. JOHNSON, Of Leavenworth.
An effort is being made to rganize
club at that place. Lawrence ought
to have taken steps in this matter
10 ng ago.
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09
CHOICE OF GIFTS.
III EREAFTER every purchaser, before
III purchasing his books, has his own

GREAT AMERICAN GIFT BOOK HoUsE,
No. 2ga Broadway, N. y, whore the gifts,
consisting Of JEWELRY, DC, ,NAND VA.
RYING IN VALUE FROM rs CENTS
TO TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS, and
always on EXHIBITION In AMPLE
SHOW GASES. Our New Descriptive
Catalogue, containing d large variety Of
Books In every department. Of Science and
Literature, Gall Of which are sold Mt regular
publishcr'e prices,l and explaining OUR
NEW AND ORIGINAL SYSTEM Of
allowing every purchaser HIS 0W N
CHOICE OF GIFTS, and setting forth un-
equallod Inducements 10 AGENTS, will DO
scnt, post paid, to, any individual, on ap-
plcatlon. Address, A, RANNEY.
: sr0W Agent, No. 903 Broadway.
Aug, 8 , 1858. .---N I'm
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09
Sugar Mill.

Our enterprising citizen, Mr.. Fl.
McALLrsTnG, has just been purchas-
ing o sugar mill, which he intends to
put into operation near his residence,
soon. Ifhis efforts at sugar. making
are successful, he will have all the
business he can desire, for a large
quantity of Chinese Sugar Cane has
been raised in this vicinity, this sea-
son. Mr.. M. has our best wishes for
success.
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09
PRAIRIE CITY MARKET,

PRAIRIE Cry, Sep. g., 1858.
FLouR--Superfne, $4 95@5 50 fP cwt
WHEAT--None in market.
CoRN-40c
CohN MEAL--I DO
White BEANs--$2 25
PoTAioEs-- 3Oc.
GREEN .ArPLEs--$l 25 Per Bush.
DRIED " % 50.
CRAcKERs--l5c. per. ID.
FRESH BurTEh--15c. n h.
CHEEsE-A2Oc, ~ ib.
SALERATUs-i2c. per h,
BRowN SUSAR-l4c.
WHITE g --95c per ib.
RIoE--l0c.
TEAs-75c.@$l 90
CoFFEE-l625@2Oc. "
BEEF-6c Z"
Eggs--l2 59 doz
BAooN--l0@1lc.
CoDFIsu-lO@l2Hc.
MAoKEnEL-l5c
ToBAoco-45@60c.
MANILA RopG-25c. Z"
SoAP--Sc
CANDLEs-Star, 30c.
TALLow--l0c.
CoTroN BATTINs-25c.
IRoN-7@l0c.
NAns-91Sc
Loo CHAIN-l0@l212c.
SAD IRoNs-lO@l215c.
HIDEs-Green, 4c, dry, &c. 70 ib
SALT-dR sack of 900 lbs, SO 90.
AxEs-$l 25@$l 50.
Ok Bows-5P piece,5Oc.
SocKs-aP pair, 40c
BeeT'-s5GgEie'' SogE Z? p'ir'$ss g 5%@$4 SSSss 90 90
SHEETINGs-Brown, 7P yard, l21a@l5c.
Bleached, l2h@2Oc.
PRISTs-7R yard, s@l5c.
DELAINEs- " 2O@35c.
0L-Linseed, ~ gal, 81 so.
MoIAssrs-6SH@75c. -
WooD--Hard, p cord, SO so.
CoAL-Stone, u bushel, 25@5Oc
GLASS by 10, per light, Sc.
lOby l2 :" &c.
10 by Ia SIC.
LuMBER-Per thousand, $I5@25.
SHINGLEs--per thousand IS 5O@$6 so
WoRK OxEN--$50 0$l00
Cows--$l6@S35.
HoRsEs AND MUIEs-$75@$l50.
LUMBER WAcoNs--sSO@$llO.
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09
FARM FOR sALE-PRICE $3.50

A N Improved Farm of l6O acres, This
n farm lies about ~ miles southeast
of Prairie City, is under good state Of i'm.
provement, and will be sold lor the low price
Of $3.50. | will sell the whole or one. halt
oft, as desired. Payment required down.
This farm is pre- .empted, and is worth
81 500 For further particulars, apply to
the subscriber, on the premises, or address
him at Lawrence, Post Office box 81,
% Il. p. HARRIS.
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09

R MATT. s. sherman, of tn Q
u. s. Artillery, was married at Le-
compton X. T., on the 18th ult., to
Miss Mary H., daughter Of Hon. Will
son shannon, Ex-Governor Of that
Territory, and formerly Of Ohio.
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09
What the Press Says.

The story is toh with great simplicity,
but with much power and pathos. Who
ever takes twill find II difficult to lay il
down until it is nished,-Nationat Era,
Washington, D. O. ...I
A narrative Of real experience like the
above, will have fur more effect against slN
very than the ingeniously wrought novel,
however true to life its its pictures may be,
Am. Baptist. ....
Here is II book Of facts, stranger than &c.
ton, and thousand.fold more thrilling; n
simple tale Of ofliCe-long oppression, reveal
ing truly theworkings of the peculiar in.
stilution," in our country. To the story.
loving We would say, here Is story worth
reading. Mission Record .-.,.
A THOROUGH CANVASSER is WAN
TED, in each county in the free States, 10
engage in the sale Of the above work imme-
diately. Such can easily clear from $50 to
300 per MONTH
The work is beautifully printed and
bound, and is aslarge as the books that sell
for one 81 IS; but as wo mean TO sell at
least one hundred thousand copies, through
agents, we have made the retail price only
one dollars.
A simple copy Of the book will be sent
by mail, postage paid on receipt Of the price
and our private circular TO agents, with
terms ETC. Address .....
H.DAYToN, Publisher,
[n22 emo. - No 30 Ann at. New York.
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09

HRightl Several Of our citizen 8
have lately been engaged in laying
out new road, from Prairie City to
Mr.. Lindsay'S, on the Lawrence road,
about two miles from town. Good
you are MEN; pity there amt q few
moro like you
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09

Eg- Some one very truly remarks,
that nothing speaks more clearly of
a mans prosperity in business tn an
the manner in which he advertises.
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09

PROuTY a. W1LLETT.

GENERAL LAND AGENTS,
PRAIRIE CrrY, ..s.. .KANzAs.
Office in 'Ereemsn's Champion Bloch
WE will buy and sell city property in
w PRAIRIE CITY, will invest money
in any town or city in Kanzas, will buy
land on commission for non-residents, To-
cate land warrants, buy and sell land war.
rants, and will furnish information in res
spect to the best locations. From our long
residence in, and general knowledge Of
Kanzas, we feel confident that we can
make as good investments as any firm IN
the Territory, We can confidently war
rant from SO to 100 per cent. on invest
meniS. w y.
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09

RT- See the advertisement headed
:'Important to Railroad Contractors" 9
in our advertising columns. The
Leavenworth and 1T. Gibson R. r.
90. seem to be in earnest about their
road. ro --NIl - -l-LIel
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09

ES- Swamp fever has broken out
among both whites and blacks in the
lowlands of the Mississippi, occa-
stoned by the receding Of the water.
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09

EFThe Nebraska City News of
Saturday, brings us the intelligence
of the resignation Of Gov. Richard
son, of that Territory.
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09

Lev The Directors Of the Leaven-
wo-thand Fort Gibson r, r, Co. are
to hold a meeting at the Office of their
Company, at Prairie City, on We'd
nosday, 18th inst. ld1a tbuei V
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09

GE- An effort is making in Arkan-
Sas to induce the Legislature to COM
pei the whole colored population to
leave the State.
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09
To Property.H Holders of Prairie City,

VPVNVJ ~~VNN'O VI w
NOTICE is hereby given that the Trus.
~ tees Of Prairie City are now prepared
to give Warranty Deeds to all persons ac-
quiring titles of them. People holding
properly in Prairie City are requested to
apply Immediately to W. B Hayden, at his
residence, pay all demands against their
interests, aud get their Deeds. A tax of
five per cent. per month will be levied on
all Interests that have not secured titles by
the lst of October, 1858. Per order of
PRAIRIE CITY BOARD.
Prairie City, Sep, |, 1858.
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09
A Great Book For Agents!

DUBLlSHED this day, Feb. 9th, 1858,
l. Fifty years in Chans' or the life Of
an American Slave, Written by himself,
49O Pages, Cloth, Gilt Back, Price 81 90,
This is the title of one of the most in
tensely interesting biographies of the day.
II is the plain history Of an American slave
in the far South, who after two or three es
capes and recaptures, finally, an old man
found freedom and rest in one of the North,
arm States,
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09
tits Not a pHe.'

WE subjoin 70 few names Of those VIII.
w recommend Mrs, s. A. ALIENS Hair
Rostorer and zylobalsam, prcst. Eaton,
Of Union University; "Tho falling of haU
ceasod, and my grey locks changed to orig.
inal color" Rev. D. A. Buckbee, Treas.
Am. Bible Union, MY; ~ cheerfully add
my testimony" H.V. Dcgen, ed. Guide
10 Holiness, Boston, 1--WE can testify to its
effects" Rov. u. n, Fairchild Cor Sec,
Oh'n Union, N, Y; "Usod In my family
with beneficial offccts.' Rev, A. Webster,
"Ch'n lSra," Boston, "Sinco using your
preparations, | nm neither bald or groy al
heretofore" Rev. j, II, Cornell, Cor Sec.
ETC., N. Y,;"It has restored the ehalr Of ON,
Of my family toits original color, and stop
pod its falling out" oto., etc, We car
duoto from numerous others Of long etund
ingip Europe and America, but for further
inhy tion, send fsr circular 10 f .
MRS, s, A, ALIENS \
N. Worlds Hair lsestorer Ds1vt
tl Ne. 1855 Brssw " MI
lNIH WIIls .fli ... Ii..N .4 .I..
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09
ADV E R IT'S E M E N rs.
COME TO THE RESCUEI

A BRIDGE is wanted over Fast Ottawa
IN Greek, near Jones Mill, on the Prairie
City and Black Jack Road. All persons
interested in said Road are hereby respect
fully invited to meet at said place, on Thurs
day, Sept. 10Th, at 8 o'clock, A. NJ, and as
sist in building bridge. Bring your tools
with you. Teams, wagons, chains, spades,
shovels, axes, etc., will be needed, and
plenty of men to use them. Mr.. SIMEON
COLE is respectfully solicited to act as Su-
perintendant on the occasion, and to get as
many persons as he can to assist in build
ing the bridge. The readers of the CHAM
PloN of this neighborhood are asked to 60
and get as many as they can to go with
them. Don't forget the time and place.
MANY CITIZENS.
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09
FARMERS, ATTENTION

FARMERS, ATTENTION
+ have for sale, at my residence ip Prairie
L. City, Ig rge&
Five T%o- Horse LsimDer Wagons,
Manufactured at Aurora, Ills, by George
McCollum, who is well known throughout
the western country TO be the manufacturer
Of the best and most substantial wagons
west of New York.
/ also have on hand for sale 'everal
Breoking and Cross PlOscS,
Which ] will guarantee to be as durable
and efficient as any everyet introduced into
Kanzas Territory. A
Also Fruit Trees of every description,
Currant and Goosebery Bushes, Mammoth
Pie Plant, Choice Evergreens, &C., DC.
All of which offer on the most reasonaN
Bile terms. l8tf H. CLIFFORD.
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09
MORROW HOUSE,

LAWRENCE, KANzAs,
HAS this day been leased by ELDRIDGE
Ill BROTHERS, and will hereafter be
kept in the best style, second to no other in
the Territory. Also headquarters for Ell.
DRIDGE BROTHERS. Post Coach and
express lines, running to and from Lee
compton, Leavenworth, Wyandott and Kan
zas Oity, making connections with stage
lines in ana about Kanzas Territory. l2G
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09
L A W o FFIC E.
JOHN M. C0E,


AttOrney at Law and Notary Public
WILL be always found in his Office for
w business, and may be consulted in
any department Of his profession; but will
devote himself especially to the following
special branches;
/. TO the preparation of every kind Of
Conveyance or instrument affecting real
estate; and to the determination, by suit or
otherwise, of contested titles to Town Lots,
of land in Lawrence or elsewhere.
2. To disputed Claims in tho Land
Offices, and in the General Office at
Washington.
3. To the preparation of all papers and
proceedings in the collection OF Claims,
and the settlement of estates, and the
bringing of suits in the Probate Court for
Douglas and other counties. l2f
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09
s. N. WOOD,
A, @. W. Stafford. 8. N. WOOD
Stafford, q WOOD,

A TToRNEYS AT LAW, General Col
n lectors and Real Estate Agents, Mass.
Street, Lawrence, Kanzas. Will practice
in the several Courts and Land Offices,
make Collections and Investments; exam
inc titles, prepare Ofiidovits for pre-emp-
tors, and other legal instruments; lake Ac-
know Judgments, &c, &c.
Freeman's champion., 1858-09-09


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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-08-25

An ANTEDLUvIAN WELL-Uhose TVoyk Is III?
In the town Of Hopkins, Whiteside county, ILL.,, is
what is termed an antediuYian well, whose existence
will probably puzzle geologsts and theorists to ac-
count for The facts about the well, as related by
correspondent of Chicago paper seem to be these:
Mr.. Finch had occasion to dig well, and the
workmen having dug down about tWenty-seven
feet from the surface, in the usual prairie SOIL
upon stratum of black vegetable SOIL containing
the remains Of wood, in t0lerable good state Of pre-
seryaton, branches of trees resembling cedar, etc
Near the lower edge Of this stratum the workmen
came upon wall made Of fiat stones, which, upon
examination, soon found to be circular and of
about the size of an ordinary we'll One side Of this
wall was found to be about foot and a half higher
than the other. It also found that the workmen
had not dug down exactly over the newly discovered
well, but few inches aside. They pursued their in
yestigaons and found that the well was eight to ten
feet deep, and built in substantial manner 1t was
filed with the black vegetable soil and remains Of
the cedar found at the top Of the we'll Upon clear
ing out this soil and muck, there abundance Of
good water There was also found at the bottom of
the well about enough Of stone to make the top Of
the wall Of equal hight. The soil exterior to the
wall was entirely different from that in the interior,
! resembling somewhat the soil everything the three
feet OF black vegetable soil. Upon this old wall the
wOrkmen built their new we'll We should have gone
down into the well to for ourselves but the recent
rains had filled the nell with some ten feet of water.
The foregoing facts are vouched for by men who
in the well and examined it before the new wall
was laid and Immediately after the rubbish was re-
moved from the old well,