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The above is portrait of David McCrearN of Ma
pier township, who on the 3lst day of August 1853,
made affidavit before Justice Gorley that he was
treated for the cure OF Cancer by three physicians
Of Bedford county, and by DR.. Newton OF the Ee-
ectic College in Cincinnati, for period of nearly
eight months, notwithstanding which, his lip.
and portion of his left cheek mere entirely
pay! Hi had given up all hope, when he heard o.
the F'Rlood Searcher,' and was induced to try it.
Four bottles cured him, and although sadly distg-
ured there is no question but what this invaluable
medicine saved his life. The full particulars of this
remarkable case may be seen in a circular, which
can be had of any of the Agents.
We also refer to the case of Nancy Bleakney, cf
Elder.on, Armstrong county, Pa, cured of SCI ofu
Ia after being Unable to get out f bed for lres
years.
To tie case of lady in Ausonville, Cleai field
county, who VI as also afflicted with Scrofula in tS
wort form.
To the case of George Meisel, residing in cnrro,
town, Cambria county, Pa, who was so badly al
ficted with Cancer that it ate his entire of,
and his worse if possible, than McCeary's.
The particulars of these cases; every OF which
was cured by the of the Blood Searcher-may
also be found in circular to be had OF any of the
Agents.
R. NJ. LEMON, Proprietor.
Laboratory for the manufacture and sale. near
The Pa. Railroad Depot. Hodaysburg, Pa.
DR.. George Fl. Keyser, Wholesale Agent Pitts
burg, Pa, DR.. w. B. Young, Staunton, Va, c..
NJ. King, Waynesboro', Va.
January, 6, ls60--ly.
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Spring and Summer Clothing.

Are now r snS M our sPng and e
customers and the public to the same. We have
also.on hand avery large lot of GENTS FUR
NlSHING GOODS, consisting of Shirts. Collars,
Drawers, Cravats, Socks, Hnndkerchiefs, &C.,
which We believe will meet the demands of all.
NSN All Goods guaranteed as represented.
ROAM & ABBY,
Under North Wing Va Hotel.
Stauntpn, April 6, 1861.
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Sales Room, under Mechanics Institute. Richmond
Virginia. 9th Street. S. W. CLAPP, Ag't.

To THE GROVER BAKER S. IL. Co.-Gents =
Perhaps you may like to know how the Grover &
Baker machines are doing in Cuba. We have TWEEN
ty-fee of your machines in use, making govern
ment clothing for the atiy, end plantation sewing
which we have had in use now about eighteen
months, and their performance has far exceeded
our most sanguine expectations, we run the
chimes 3Urstantly ~ steam, 1T high rate ofspeed,
and we find them to require but little repair-in-
deed they seen not to be worn at all We have
tried both the Singer and Wheeler g. Wilson ma
chimes, but they have been long since laid aside in
the race One thing sure of-that the Gro
yer Baker machine is the only machine for
work. john j, SLocUM,
sap't IF the hidustra. Cd5ona, Ha5aad.
HAVANA Feb. lst, 1859.
ri take pleasure in saying, that the Grover d
Baker Sewing Machines have more than sustain ed
my expectation. After trying and returning 9TH
ers, have three of them in operation in my differ
ent places and after fourye trial, have fault
to find."-J. II. Hammond, Senator Of South Caro-
lina.
ssMy wife Has had one of Grover & Bakers Fam
lily Sewing Machines for some TIME. and I am salts
fled it is one of the best labor saving machines that
has been invented. I take nue., pleasure in recon-
mending it to the pubic."-J. G. Harris, Gocer-
nor of Tennessee.
Machines for sale by John E. KING.
ss1aynesboro' Va.
Tecemher f6 1S59-6m
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MILTsINEEY
Mrs. Hate IN. Keller

HAS just returned from New York and, BalG
IL more, with full and complete stock of
4oNNE sTS,
and every thing pertaining to q FANCY MILL
merry ESTABLISHMENT
LACE MANrLEs. of every style and price Ed
LTsH BEaAGE NANTES and CLorH CAPEs HOOP
SKIRTS of new style and very cheap. Also new
and very.s fine CoRsErs,-a fresh supply OF. HEAD
DRESSES and new kinds of Netts. Children's
Hats. very pretty. Some very fine real LACE
SETS, as cheap as can be found IN the market.
In briet, Mrs. Kelley has now the largest, most
beautiful and elegant assortment of
Fashionable Millinery & Ladies trimmings
ever offered in the Valley, and is determined to
sell as cheap as can be purchased outside of the
Eastern Cities. Her long experience in the bust
has enabled her to select the most tasteful ar
tielas on the most advantageous terms. She re
spectfully solicts call from her former custo
and the public generally, satisfied that they will
not fail to be pleased.
ALSO
On hand large and handsome assortment of
GRAPE AND HAIR BONNETS, from SIS to So.
Staunton, April l3, 1s60.-tf
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Confectionery Estabi ishment!
CHOICE VARIETIES
FOR THE SEASON AT THE STAND
FORMERLY OCCUPIED BY
w T. MOUNT, Main St, StauntOn, Va.

q.
MAGNUS S. CEASE.
MOULD respectfully call the attention of the
w citizens of Stanton, and vicinity to his
large and entirely new stock of FALL GOODS,
which he is now relieving and opening, consisting
of Water, Sugar and Soda Crackers, Picnics, Raj
sins, Figs, Currants, Citron Dates, PruLes,
Ground Nuts, Pecan Nuts, Lem
ons. Oranges, Sardines,
and Candies ct escry
description.
Also FANCY GooDs, FRnNcH CANDIES, CAKES AND
rs Wedding parties farrniished at the shortest
notice, and ON The most reasonable terms.
Also Fresh Peaches, HOLSTERS, Pickles, Catchups
&C., &c.
He will sell on reasonable terms, and respectfully
solicits share of patronage.
@a- Candy sold at Wholesale cr,J Rssal.
Stauttof. Nov 49, 1885,
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SODA WATER.

I'VE have cur new SILVER SODA FOUNTAIN
w in operation. AS on, apparatus is made en-
tirey of block TIM 1edoily plated seih silver, and
haTing no brass cocks or connections. we can make
delicious article free from brassy taste.
P. Il. TROUT &CO..
i Staunton; May IL, $780,
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RICHMOND ADVERTISEMENTS.
of Co Partnership

IA
~~-~~-~--~~~~-~-~-o--
Dissolution of Co Partnership
TIME concern of J. D. GOODMAN & CO., is this
ness will be close bv j. II. SIMPSON, who will
:. :. -. 49,. J. ;. GoopMAk,
July So, 1859. j. H. SIMPSON.
CO-Partnership.
The undersigned have this day purchased of j.
D. GOODMAN his entire interest in the stock and
continue the CLOTHING BUSINESS under the
style and firm of SIMPSON g. MILLER, at the
stand recently occupied by j.. D. Goodman Go.
They assure the patrons of the old concern that
nothing shall be left undone that may please them;
and they hope by strict and prompt attention to
business to merit and secure, not only their pat
ronage, but that of the public generally:
J. H. SIMPSON,
july 30, 1859. H. 7. MILLER.
IN retiring from the business Of D. GOOD
MAN g. CO., am pleased in the assurance that
leave my friends and patrons in faithful and efil-
cient hands.
know Mr.. SIMPSON and Mr.. MILLER thoroughly
and therefore do most cordially recommend them
patrons. I'D. GOODMAN.
July 20, 1s59-1y.
JOHN A. ROBINSON, RonERr R. ROBERTS
ROBINSON & ROBERTS.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS, for the sale of
Tobacco, Flour, Grain &C., and dealers in Peru
Wan, and other Guanos. Under the Tobacco Ex-
cha 1ge, Corner Cary l. 18th, Street, Richmond
Va.
Liberal advances made on Consignments.
REFERENCES.
William II. Macharlan, President Farmers
Bank. Richmond.
Col William Walden, William Miller, F. G.
Skinner, Rappahannock
Charles Grattan, DR.. George W Kemper, j..
Rockingham.
Thomas II. Antrim, ohm 7. Antrim, Samuel
HI. Steele, Waynesboro'.
Abraham Lynn, r. j. Hope, Staunton,
Augusta.
Stilman Dc AshEn, Henry w. Wood,
Fluvanna.
William Baker, Robert M. Baker, John M.
Timberake, Louisa.
Sep. 2, 1859-1y.
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HERE AG JAIN. Another supply of GOLD
II LEAF LIGHT PRESSED TOBACCO lust
araiyed ir'pfime order and for sale by
r, J. GLENDY,
Stanton, July L, SO per G. r. Cochran.
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GROVER e. BAK ER'S
CELEBRATED FAMILY SEWING
q

NEW STYLES Prices from $50 to $125s
Extra charge of SIS for Hemmers.
This Machine sews from two spools, as purchased
from the store, requiring no re winding of thread
STYLE finishing each seams by its own operation,
without recourse to the hand needle, as is required
by other machines. 1t will do better and cheaper
sewing than seamstress can, even if she works for
one cent an hour.
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NoTICE!

~ - l. A~O&
TINE undersigned, by virtue of deed OF trust
| executed to him on the 18th day of May, inst,
by Simon H. TIib offers for sale privately, at said
Hilb's Store Room, in Staunton, the very choice,
extensive and desirable STOCK OF MEhCHAN-
pISE therein. ou
egant stock OF
Ready-M Made Clothing
and Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods.
As these goods must be sold, great bargains can
be obtained and rare chance is afforded the COM
tnunity to buy very superior goods
AT COST.
THE TERMS OF SALE ARE CASH On DE-
LIVERY. and IN no instance uiN be rdraed from.
JACOB POLITE, Trustee. ! |
tv Maid as am required to collect them speedily.
stanton, May Is, lS60.-tf >. +.
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Livery 81 Sale Stable.

WE have leased for term of years the commo-
w dious and convenient Stables atta ched to the
Virginia Hotel in Staunton. where we intend to
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sale, the finest Horses that can
Sc procured, j. S. Byers, has
experience and qualifications
as a horse dealer, which are
we'll known tv the public. AS
oar business is to be one of
years no pains will be spared
to obtain and keep the public
patronage.
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tRON cfTY CosImER.1AL COLLEGE
& CO.

PirTsBuRsH. Pa. CHARTERED 1855.
800 tn dents attending January, 1858.
Now the largest and most Thorough Commercial
School of the United States. Young men prepar-
ed for sctas! Duties of the Counting Room
j. G. SMITH, A. M, Prof of Bookkeeping and Sci
ence of Accounts.
A. 7. DoUTHET, Teacher of Arith netic and Com
mercal Calculation.
J. A. HEYDn1ck and I. G. JENKINS, Teachers of
A. copDDr and W. 4. MILLER, pro. of penman
SINGLE & DOUBLE ENTRY RCCg. K EPING,
AS used in every department of business.
COMMERCIAL ARITHMETIC BUSINESS WRITING
~. DETECTING COUNTERFEIT MONEY
MERCANTILE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES LAW
Are Taught and all other subjects necessary nr the
success and thorough educasicn o. practical bu-
siness man. 80 - ~y.7s-.s
- fS PREMIUMS. x.~.i
Drawn all the premiums in Pittsburgh for the
past three years, also in Eastern and Western Ci5
49, ~ ' mon s ENsatIRAvED WORK. 49,
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ns,
Students enter at any time-No vacation-Tme I'M
imited-ReveW ct Observation-Disclosures assisted in
obtaining Standardization for, Full Commercial
Course, S35, 00--Average time s to II weeks
Board, So. so per week-Ssationery, S6.00-Entire
cost, $780, 10 $40 90. ,>...
rs Ministers sons received e hslf pric5. :.
For Card-Circular-s'nec of Business and
Ornamental Writng-incltse two stamps, and ad-
dress F. W. JENKINS, Pittsbu gh, Pa.
oct. 70, IS0S.-lY.
To the Farmers CT Augusta.
LNROM an experience of Twenty years in the
u manufacture Of Flows, caa safely say that
the Plow introduced into this county by me, which
have been making for thu last fifteen years. known
as the 4, rs
LIVINGSTON COUNTY PLOyY ;.
Is the best and cheapest Plow ever used in this
county. Although simple in its construction, to
TX we'll it must be well cotton up, and fatter
myself that can furnish the article as cheap, as
good, and if experience and success are worth "
thing, better than any one who may undertake the
manufacture of the article.
am prepared to furnish Flows, Points and Slides
IN any quantity, that may be desired. warrantpg
every piece that passes out Of my hands, if it is not
what it is represented to be, return it to the mer-
chant from whom purchased, and will bear the
loss. Full assorments of Flows, Points and Slides
may be found at the following places: l..4
Staunton, at the Wareroom, near the store of
Crawford & Cochran.
Spring Hill, y. d, Poe.
Mddebrook, McCbesney g. Temp1eton.
Waynesboro', II. Nj. Darnall Il d. Fshburn.
Greenville, at all the Stores.
Flint Spring, Alex. Gardeners.
!. psg- Merchants at other precincts of the County
who may wish to have the article, can be supplied
On liberal terms either at wholesale or to sell on
Commission.
:. My address eies Tavern, Augusta county,
Va. . :, SCHUYLER BRADLEY.
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1860. SPRING SEASON. 1860,
LEs.s. T.. STEVeE.NSO.1c


WTOULD respectfully inform the Ladies of
w Stanton and vicinity that she has now open
ed her stock of SPRING AND SUMMER
MILLIN cry, consisting of all the latest Paris
Fashions, and embraces great variety OF rich,
rare and elegant styles, together with large
sol tment of medium and low priced goods. Her
numerous friends and customers, and the Ladies
generally are invited to call and examine her stock
at her store on Beverly street., opposite the Marble
Yard.
Nsa-T viii hare my opening of SUMMER BON
NETS on Monday next, the 23rd instant.
Staunton, April 20, iS60-tf.
HARDWARE.-We have commenced receiving
LII our Spring supplies Of Hardware, Cutlery,
&C., which have been purchased at the lowest fig
for cash and will be sold on accommodating
terms to cash or prompt months buyers.
. Staunton, April 10. WOODS & GILKESoN.
GARDEN TOOLS.--We have on hand fine as
- sortment of Garden Tools, sacn as Spades,
Forks, Rakes, Trowels, sets of Tools, &C., which
we will be .leased to show our customers
Ssauuton, Arril'ls. WOQnS & GIIKESON.
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G. r. AT SO q r FL e r N
HAT AND CAP
MAN UFA TORY.

JOHN DOOLEY,
81 MAIN ST., RICHMOND,
Manufacturer and Dealer in
FUR, STRAW; LEGHORN, PANAMA, SOFT
AND MOLESKlN DRESS
HATS..
T HAVE now ready my Spring stock srx
i of Hats, Caps and Straw Goods, 8
to which | would invite the attention of -
the Merchants of Virginia, North Caro- A4NA
lima and Tennessee. confident of nv a. =.
bility to supply them with everything they may
want in my line as good teri ms as they can be
procured in airy marhet IN the country.
My stock Will be Kept constantly full by the ad
dit, N IF Everything that is new or desirable, hav-
ing greatly increased my manufacturing facilities
Many desirable styles will be of my own manufac-
ture. My BLACK Moieskia Hat Il still in the front
rank, and is equal. if not superior, to anything
produced in the country. My assortment of Boys,
Misses and Chfldren's richly trimmed Hats and
Flats, Of at he different styles of Braid and Leg
horn, cannot be excelled
In military Goods. can furnish anything requi
red. My stock Of ere Various qualities Of Army
"Regulatioh'' Hats is very complete. And any Of
the different styles of Hats or Caps made to order
at short notice.
JOHN DOOLEY.
Richmond. March 8, 1860.
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NEW HAT STORE.
90 MAIN RICEINFnNn

RAN * 3 I'm r ORD.
DEGS leave to inform his friends and the public,
ID that he is still enga ged in tie HAT CAP AND
HEm FUR business. A great many, 1rzzse
A8 being under the impression that - -
- he had sold out and quit. It is -
N9zMAtru he has sold his IsTEREsrin the late
oohcern Of Binford Dickinson and w eis-
ger, but can NOW be found at 81 main st., ew
doors below PEARL, where he has for sale a
LARGE STOCK OF HATS T. CAPS.
COUNTRY MEncHANT,s.
Can make it greatly to their advantage by OIL Civ
ing him call, as the GOODS MUST BE SoiD.
and with that determination, great Inducements
will be offered. Retail Purchasers will find a
splendid assortment of SOFT AND SILK HATS,
also WOOL HATS for Servants. Skins. s1ich is
MINK, COON, RABBIT, &C.,
will be bought fer Cash, or taken in exchange for
goods.
Sep. 9, 1S59-tf
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LIVERY STABLE.
FTNHE subscribers having made large additions to
l. their old established Livery by r..
building, and purchasing NEW We @TlS>msw>
HICLES, are prepared to accommo- GldNGSl y
date all who may wishfo take apeGs- ~
ant ride. We have also made Ar-GzA~--A-k~
rangements to FEED HORSES; and our country
friends respectfully solicited to give us cali,
promising that they shall have their horses well
provided for.
Va BUGGIEs, HACKS AND RIDING HORSES Away
on hand for hire. THOS..f. BURKE D. co.
Stanton, April Is, lS60.-tf.
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Commission LEATHER STORE.
DAVIS Il. IXAYSER

Il. IxAYSER
Is constantly receiving additions to bis large and
L elegant stock of FANCY DRY GOODS. He
has now to note
piece Plain Black Silk;
pieces Black Gro DE EPSON, very desirable
style;
pieces Fancy Foulard Bereges;
piece Black Tamar.een
pieces Colored Cambrick;
pieces Paper DO
q piece Bl&ck Lace Veils
q piece Black Lace Nantes, very cheap;
doz. French Corsets
doz. Ryan's Heeled Caters
doz. White Berlin Gloves;
10 doz. New style Skirt Braid;
gross Fancy Silk Buttons;
l doz. Brown Shomeretts
~ doz. Fancy Parasos
5pieces New Style Prints; with many other
new things.
Stanton, May II, 1860.
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RICHARDSON'S
Z ENH LIN H ~ 8

Damasks, DIapefs. q
TONStMERS of RICHARDSON'S L1NENS,
- and those desirous Of Obtaining GENUINE Goeps,
should see that the articles they purchase are seal
ed with the full name Of the firm,
j. ". RICHARDSON, SONS Dc CWDEN
as guarantee Of the so,indness and durability OF
Tie Goods. -
This caution is rendered essentially necessary as
large quantities Of inferior and defective Linens are
prepared, season after season and sealed with Gle
name Of RICHARDSON,by trish Houses, who re-
gardless of the injury thus inflicted alike the
American consumeIs and the manufacturers of the
genuine Goods VIII not readily abandona business
s. profitable, While purchasers can be imposed on
with Goods of a WORTHLESS character.
J. BULLOCKE 4 J. B. LOCKE,
Agents, Sc Church Street New York.
Sept. 49, lS59.-ly
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TD' THE PUBIC.
vFHE subscriber respectfully informs the le public
L that he is now in the occupancy or the House
occupied by Mr., j. B. ScHERER, and that hereafter
will be opened at his house,
- 4 FIESTA URANT,
and that persons from Tie country, and otEeE plT
ces. can at ali times be accom- modated with PRO-
VISIONS, for themselves, and .orses, DC; ..
Mr.. j. B. Scherer, willgive his personal atten-
VIM. WHOLLY.
April Y, 1858.
GADDLERY, &c.-We would call the attention
y of Saddlers and Coach Trimmers to our Stock
of gooos in their line, which will be found very
COMPLETE, and some articles entirely new.
WOODS 5 GIEKESON.
Staunton, April27.
T1ROPHYLAMIN, the newly discovered remedy
/ for Rheumatism, for sale by
staunton, May IL, 1860
r OND0N PORTER and SCOTCH ALE for sale
IL at +. Il, TROUT Go 80 ,.
Sfaunton, May II, 1880.
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NEWS FROM THE
CHARLESTON CONVENTION.
mo 0On Worth of NEW SPRING AND
NO.UUU. SUMMER CLOTHING,

iust received from Baltimore, of
CUR own Manufa Cture,
which we will sell at the lowest Cash prices.
Our Stock comprises full assortment of
GENTLEMEN. YOUTHS AND BOYS READY
MADE CLOTHING,
and also great variety of FURNISHING GocDs,
TRUNKS, 81 TCHELS de-, DC.
Thankful for past favors, respectfully solicit
the patronage from former customers and the
public generally.
Mg~Cal and convince yourselves ofthe fact:
WELLER & BRO,
CORNER BEVERLY New STs.
Stanton, April II, 0-3m.-s5pec. Copy.
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Virginia Hotel,
FTNHE BOOKS and ACCOUNTS Of the Va Hote.
l. have been placed in my hands for settlement
All persons knowing Themselves indebted to Me-
Chung d Peyton, viii please come forward and
make payment, as the dissolution of the partner
ship requires speedy settlement of TIE business.
GEO. W. IMBODEN,
November II; 1852
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CPRINGi AND OTTER WRAPPIh Gs.-Plain
y and Zebra Cloth, Black Silk, French Lace.
Mohair and other Busters and Mantillas of the
newest style. just received by
Staunton,, March 80, 'ee. D..A. KAYSER..
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IRON RAILING.-A variety of patterns, for
II Yards, Cemetery Lots, DC, made to order at
AAe Sta untor 4ounir ~ v14-4RA RRER CO.
IA 81 fe. : ssosy
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CORNER OF NEW STREET AND G. Ii. ALLEY,
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to be confdentialiy and sue
cessfnlly consulted ON al
forms of private disease. At
bis Old Established HOSP.
tai, No. s Beaver Street.
Albany. N. Y.
! wentE.ycars devoted to-
this particular branch Of
practice, enables him to per-
form cures such SO no other
Physician can, and his far
cilities are such tbeing In
St. Paul weekly Minnesotian. (St. Paul) 1860-1861, 1860-11-09
Disuni0llism in Alabama.

Alabama is one Of the Slave States
counted on with confidence by the Dis
unionists. But recent advices throw doubts
over the matter. A gentleman in Alabama
writes respondent letter to the Charles.
ton Mercury, from which we make an { Z.
tract: t8 u Ia.a ~
8 Alabama is divided. The varieties Of
soil, and the want of connection between
North and South Alabama, prevent us
from being one homogeneous people. In
the event Of Lincoin's election, Gov. Moore
viii call Convention. There will be a
large party in our midst who win, under
the shallow pretext of waiting for an overt
act, advocate the most abject submission
This party will be led on by able and elo.
quent men. IN its ranks will Be found
Taylor, Langdon, Dawson, Forsyth, b.
ker, and perhaps, though / think it inn
probable, John a. Winston. Il will CONS
bine the strength Of tie Douglas and Bal
factions, and viii also carry Of kon ~
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and on behalf of our citizens allow me through
yourself to thank your citizens for the substan-.
tial manner in which you offer 70 sympathise
with us. In reply to your inquiries would
answer, that our county, with all the river
counties, can get through the year without any
actual suffering but the towns on the river will
be continually called on BY persons from the
interior for aid, and will but seldom he able
TO respond.
Brown, Nehema, Marshal, Washington, JEFF
ferson, and jackson counties north OF the river
must all have more or less help, and nearly
every county south of the river will need some
aid, some counties much more than others.
II can only lay my hsuds ON written state
ment of one Of the counties, Shawnee. 1t is
reliable and you will find it enclosed.
Anything you may see fit to contribute you
may direct TO Carney B Co., or Hemly, Burrel,
4 Co., care of the Mayor, Leayenwortb, Kan
sas. Ship to Hannibal, thence by Railroad to
Atchison, thence bytlboat to Leavenworth.
Freight will be heavy item and most OF the
public lines have consented to carry at greatly
reduced rates.
Flour, corn meal. potatoes, bacon. beans
and onions will afford us greater relief for the
money invested than anything else. Seed
wheat and seed potatoes and little money VIII
be of incalculabie bepeftTf put in proper hands
for distribution to our farmers In the early
spring; for of all these articles they will De en-
tlrely destitute.
You may rest assured that anything your
people may contribute will be faithfully applied
TO the purposes indicated.
Again allow me to convey to you our sincere
thanks for your kindly proffsr OF a,d, ana De-
Mayor of Leaysnworth.