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t i - JKSA crusty old fellow named Spludge got spunky at an article in tlae New York' Tribune, wiiich he had not sense- enough to comprehend; and sent a "sassy" letter to the editor, telling him to "stop his pa per," evidently thinking that the establish ment would have to close. For some time afterwards, in writing to -his New York friends, he would seriously inquire if the Tribune had broke down yet. There is more than one Spludge In the world. KtSA Preacher in no matter where uuacrveu, onc ua W a striding- prooi oi t!ie wisdom and bpnevnlenrp nf Prnvirlpnrr I v.i3 given in piacmg ueam at me ena oi life thus giving one time for preparation. This was almost as profound a remark as that of another person," who thought "it was lucky that Sunday was placed at the end of the week, instead of in the middle, which would have made a broken week cf a: rCfAs the coach was about to leave a village inn, a modest limb of the law ap proached the landlady, a j retty quakeress, v.liO was near the fire, and said he could , no: tunic 01 joroinsr without erivinjr her a Liss. "Friend, thee must not do it," said she. "O, by heaven,! will!" replied the young lawyer. "Well, friend, as thou hast1 sworn, thee may do it, but thee must not make a prac tice of it." 2rOur happiness depends upon our health, while our health depends on our di gcslion. The most cheerful only want a slight diminution of their gastric juice to I ecome as melancholy as a long rain, while the most depressed only require a sixpence worth ol pepsin to become, as live- ly as a dog with a tin pan tied to 'las Ulil. J 51..rr. ..j v.uv.. their ills, thev should ascertain the rrood I effects of a little labor. 'T . . . 1 1 . 1 , 11 . 1 ii a court maniai laieiy neia at Shecrness. on Cantain Hone, the following t t . 1. " e I I io nirnn trvMr tilf lintn-ni-n nna nl tnn I . . ' I riv w.ww vuv witnesses and the court: "Are you a Catholic?" "No sir." . . -: ' -"Are you a Protestant?" "No, Sir." " -"What are you, then?" "Captain of the fore-top.' tt?i 1 I these words coming boastfully from the i ' . . lrps of a younj man just entering upon his majority, lie cannot iorbear recalling the reply of a French prince to a stranger whom he encountered in one of the rooms of his palace, "Pray, sir," said the prince, "to whom do you helong?" "To myself" gruily replied the stranger. "Ah, myi dear sir,',wasiCready retort, "what . pity; it is you have such a .stupid master?" EST" When Mrs. Clark, the mistress of tea Uuke Oi York, was on trial colore f .l r'1bnrr,,mV l,n o,k-o,l b.r- - 'Under whose protection are you now living, madame?" "I had hoped under Lord Ellenhor- ough's," was the reply. On being asked who delivered a ceTtain 1 , t , .. voi;cti tr hrir enn Ton! I ti pmntmnr to fl ... nrvu(juuUi) " sliocmaker present: "That amhassador of Morocco. Jf7A plain spoken women Teccntly visited a married woman, and said to hen 4iiow do you manage to amuse your self?" "Amuse! saul the other, "dont you kno w that I have my housework to do?" "Yes," was the answer, "I sec that you have it to do, hut as it is never done, I con cluded that you must have some other way of passing your time." rO"Snobbs" said Mrs. Snobfcs to her husband, the day after the Lall,- "SnoLhs, why did you dance with "every lady in the hall last night, before you no ticed me?" Why, my dear,1 said the devoted . . . ,A , bbs, "I was only practising what we do Snobb nt the table last." -reserving the -Lest for the "There 13 a wicked ' inclination, says Doctor Johnson, "iu rhost peoPc to SUP" rose an eld man decayed in his intellects, If a voun'r or rrliddle-afied raan, when leaving a company, does not recollect where he kid his hat, it is nothing but if the same inattention is discovered in an old man, people will shrug up'their shoulders, and say, IIis memory is going. - gQrIt is a musical lact that every or- -r .rtnfnii- nt txn miisiciflns with .vv.4w . . . moustaches, .ic m spectacles, three wnn tald heads, and one very modest manuia white cravat, who," from force "of circum stances, you will observe, plays on a brass instrument; ", . ' )7 J52?A. young1 lady, a Sensible girl, gives -"lhe following catalogue of different, kinds of love: 'The sweetest, a mother's love; the long- estv a brother's love; the strongest, a wo- iharTs love; the dearest, a man's love; and "the sweetest, longest, strongest, dearest - love, 4love of a bonnet.' . G"Tom," said a ragged little news boy to bis comrade . yesterday, "do you know what makes a manr' - "No." f . ' "Well, it's to put the brick ia a tod am Mr ow.v man. -r-Wiienwe ealjljIiU 0f aotia youi hat. I Atc? 1 Ron 3?"o2rjtry 2 2 X.. BCRNES.BRO Wf'j&Zii&t O. if. UIX.X.10N. mittS FERRY has been in successful oner- X ation since 1849; during: which time it has I been the great crossing point for the Oregon, I iaiirorma ana uuii xmirrant wao came dv Ilanibal and Palmyra; there being a State Road directly through, and the latitude precisely the I same, udt ooat is a cooa one, ana we nave plenty of hands enjraired at all times, to work it. rT" At tne opening of bpring we shall iiave a hue new STEAM FERR Y B OA T, when all can cross without detention. The ferry landinz is the best on the River, there be- at all tunes deep water from shore to shore, fcaKd Leach where stock can mira down, being liy at all tinics. - - the pHce to cress, as when here the distance to o .her points in the Territory, 13 nearer than lrom crossing places above or below. Atchison, Kansas Ter., Jan. 27 1655. Competition i3 tua Ziifo of Trade! AT ATCKISON, KANSAS TERRITORY; riiiii undersigned nave established a new A Ferry at Atchison, K. T., and have put in a first class Terry Boat at that point. We are always ready witfi sober end attentive hands, tc cro.- uateiiLvs v.iui an possioie aispaicn, ana no delays or accidents whatever, need be tearcd. Bates of Ferriage: For each Wagon, or Vehicle to Cents. Yoke of Oxen u' Pair of Horses a Head of loose Stock " Horse and Buggy " Footman 30 30 75 10 Man and Horse, or Mule, 6 THE LOWER FESE.Y Kept by the Undersigned, is the most desirable crossing point on the River. We hope by strict attention to business, to merit and receive a lib eral share of th3pationaj3 of the Public. Remember when von visit this place, to cross delay. at the lower Ferry, as there you will meet no TIIOMASON & LAMB. Atchison, K. T., March 27, 1855. . 7tf 'GEORGE T. CHAINS. J Good, Eooi; shotf3 n .rarr Mf Hardware, CJroceries,' Liquors, and ready made jjjj lerritory ' I have now in store, and am constantly in icwpiwi evcrjr i. uiaDie lo uid mallei, inum ou xjuuis uim uie nasu iiy - - t - - " O arnrir oniiipr in Trrr rf tn tnt inTtrinir. L.oar, crushed and brown Sugars; Coffi T?a? Molasses, Rice, Cheese, Spices of ail Kinds. I . , I CIHr. T.711 T 0t,;1, T I '"ui"-.sj I comoricK, ? -,. ) ' . ;' Ready made Clothing of every description. ivau ana ii-ip uoots, ti!tc ana casimcre Hals; Cloths, Casimers and Sntinets; Ladies wear, such as Bonnets, Slippers, Gai ters, uomrs, Hosiery &c; All of which will be sold low for cash. Atchison, K. T. 1 If. it fir es-a Tr?rr-g7--xr 7-r B i I.I TM1 AM now erecting in Atchison, a Steam Saw the verv best kind: which will be completed by the first (.f March. time I shall be able to supply th Kan9as wilh rll kill(.s of 1,XT Afer that the citizens of at as low pries as any other Mill in the Territory. (3T1 wish lo pure! i trs.j lU.UUU baw-log, lor ! which I will pay tha highest price, in Cash or any kind of lumher. Ztl. UKAFTUrj TllUiUASU. GEORGE MILLION, Propiiietob. STILL keeps at the old stand, corner of Ferry and Levee st's., a stock of choice Liquors, Wines, Ckrars, Fish, Oysters, Sardines, Cheese, Crack- i ers, &c., always on hand. lrSTI exnect in a short lime to be in mvlnrri I new -building, now nearly finished, where I sh?" be naPr7 to e ny old friends and the GEORGE MILLION, Atchison. K. T. ltf. TQIOTIIT TRICK MASON AND PLASTERER, ofTers U his services to thr citizens of Atchison, and feels confident that he can give entire satis- I i.ttutm w uiiy uu jnuv viuuwv niui, iu vitxicr I J - , . 7 or tne above., occupations. Can always be found at iiojie or at woks. ltf. BAKERS AND CONFECTIONERS. ""TILL keep constantly on hand every thin; V Y in their line, of tha best quality, at such pncf s tnat none can lie dissatisncd. - Atcinson, K.. i. llr. ..; EOAHSG HOUSE. "TONATIIAN CONGROVE. is prepared to t accomino!ato all wlio may come, wun a? good a Table as can be found in all "Squatter dom." Tue scarcity of provisions and the dif ficulty of prociuing thoin, forces him reluc- TAxrtY to charge uU cts. a meal. Atchison, K. T. ltf. J. II. STr.ISGFELI.Ow, DI. D. "FFERS his professional services to the citizens of Atchison and vicinity, dice in Squatter Sovereign building. Atchison, Feb. 3rd 1S35. . ' K. J. IKELA5D, CARPENTER AND JOINER, JS prepared to do any kind of work, in his 1 lins of business in rs good stvle, and as reasonable rates as anv man in the Territory. Atchison, K. T., ltf. IIENBT X. ROUTT. W. r. XAS E0TJTT & LA1HJ, (late op liberty, missori.) ATTOnTiCSrS AT EATF. AtcLison, Ilansas Territory. WILL attend personalH to all business en- , trusted to them in the following Courts of .Mis souri, to wit: Andrew, Buchanan, Ciay, Clin ton, Platte and Holt. Also, in the cort3 c Kansas Territory, to witi Atchison, Kickapoo, and Jeavenworth cities. ' ,. . 'itx. STCXE US ASOJT. WM. - SUMNER, is prepared to furnish Materials and finish in the best manner, and at reasonable prices," any work that may I be entrusted to him. I I want two good Stone Masons to whom I i wm give the best of wages and constant em nlovment. Aicuison, iv. i. ltf. COXGROVE AXD CHESOWORTII, BUILDERS. A RE prepared to contract for the erection of J 8tantly on hand a supply of all kinds of bum XA. anyKma or xsuuamgs, ana will keep con- ber. They have always a large nnmber of Journeymen, and can get up a building, at the at the shortest nmice, ana on easy icrms. Aschison, K. T. 'ltf. - . DVDLCT SICTAUT, EI. 13. ' OFFERS his professional services' to tne itiieni of Atchison and vicinity. Ilis j residence for the present is two miles north of Atchison, on the Missouri river. 2tr. GUIVSI CU3VSI!! ' WOOLFOLK & CO., have just received a gplendid lot of Guns of the very finest finish, and made by the best manufacturer in the United States. Those ia want of good u u . ee, Platia City, Mo. ltf. TUJE3 SmSOJkmEH STOKE, ASFLIXO; STEVEX8 & CO. Corner of T-fari .and Water Streets. PABKTIZ.X.E, MO., HAVE just opened at their old Stand one of the larsest and most varied assortment of Dry Goods, Hardware and Groceries, that have ever been exibited in upper Missouri. We are now nrenared to eell at wholesale or retail to customers at unusually low rates. To their old customers tnev be? leave to return tneir Rin- cere thanks for the liberal sunnort which they have received, and would invite all in want of anv artic in ths mcrranf c ine to eive tnem a call. Thev pledge themselves to sell all arti cles upon a favorable terms as they can be bought in St. Lonis. Their stock consists in part of the following articles, which have been very recently selected in the Eastern markets with creat care, r-nd purchased cpon a most fa vorable state of the marlcetviz: Domestic, bleached and brown, all qnalities; Calicos; ail colors and qualities of llannel; Delaines; Plain Plaids; French and English Merino; Eor.nets; "Vversted Hood?; Black and Fancy Silk?; Plaid Silks; Shawls ar'l cloaks, ?11 sizes and qualities; Worsted Plaid, for children's wear; "" s iVr, cashmere, and Kid Gloves; Collars, UndersleeA'es, chpmisete?; Swiss, Jaconet, and chequered MusHr; Swiss, Jaconet, Thread and cotton Edgings and Insertion?; Swiss and Jaconet Band?; Combs; auck and Side combs; Card Cases: Port-Monnaics: Tnrkey-shfdl. India-rubber, and Bone combs; Hair and clothes Crushes. GENTLEMEN'S WEAR. Frock and Dress coat; Overcoats of all qnalities and style"; Blaclc, Plaid and Fancy cassimere Pants; Black. Plaid, and Fancy Saltinctt Pants; . Black Satin and Fancy Silk Vests; Black and Fancy Silk Velvet Vest?; Plush Vests; Black and Fancy cassimere Vests; Black and Fancy cloths; French, English, and German Black and Fan cy Doeskin; Black and Fancy Satineltes and Tweeds; Beaver cloth; Blue and Fancy Bed and Saddle Blankets; Undershirts Lamb's Wool, Silk and cotton; Drawers Net, Flannel, and cotton; Black and Fancy cravats; Cashmere, Silk, and Kid Gloves; Buckskin end Sealskin Hiding Gloves; Hats and caps; f;? BOOTS AND SHOES. vfrA A Great variety. Buffalo and India rubber Overshoes: Table Linnen, Table cloths, Table covers and lowellmg; Damask for curtain"; curtain Muslins; Shaving Too's and Perfumery; Groceries, Hardware, Queensware, and cut- lery; Carpets, Oilcloths, assorted, and every other article wliicli can be called for. In conclusion we will say to all, give us a can before purchasing elsewhere, and we will show you that Goods can and will be soldchea per in Parkville, than any other town above St. Lou is. g3 Particular attention given to orders from t . t- :t l i, , T...1 :i JvansfiM i vi i uui a m mercu wis uiay iiiiu 11 .' , to tueir interest to purchase from us. ASPLING, STEVENS & CO. Parkville, Mo. 1 if. OF THE 13 Kl J . K.Kt.l ripiIE nndersisnsd propose starting a Weekly X Paper in the city of Parkville, Platte coun ty, Missouri, bearing the above' title, to com mence rs soon as the necessary arrangements can le made. The jrreut and crowing Commercial advan tsges of Parkville and the adjacent country, and the interest felt in Missouri and the West ern and Southern States with regard to the set tlement of Kansas the political caste of her institutions, together with the importance of properly developing the resources of Platte and Clay counties, and tne Ureal West gene rally, have mrtucetl us to contribute our mite, lend our efibrts to forward these nreat ends. It will be our object, ia the publication of the (e Southern Democrat," to reflect the true senti ments of estern Missouri ; to vindicate her rijrht to use all honorable and necessary means for the protection of her institutions, and also to contribute wnatever may be in our power to encourage the immigration of pro-slavery men into Kansas lerritory. In ehort, the " Southern Democrat" will earnestly endeavor to advance the interests of Missouri, especially this portion of the btate, and will defend the South and her institutions, when assailed by Northern fanatics or political demac-ncruc'fs. And believing that the permanency of the in stitutions of Missouri, and also the p?ace and happiness of her citizens depend upon the ad mivioji of Kansr.s as a slave State, we shall labor unceasingly and untiringly, to bring about this result. The " Southern Democrat" will be above me dium size, and will be furnished to subscribers at $2 00 for a single copy ; ten copies for 1 00, or twenty copies for S23 CO, payable on re ceiving tlie lirst number. T1IOS. II. STARNES, Slay 1, 1S35. F. M. Mc DONALD. THE SUBSCRIBER takes this method of informing persons building in Atchison, K. T., that he has permanently located himself in that place, where he is prepared to do any work in the Cnrpnntcr and Joiner line. Stone Q'laricd and Foundations laid when desired. The subscriber would further sav. that he will be prepared, in a short time, to fill all orders for Door, Sash Frames and Lumber, at as cheap rates as the -an be bought this side of fct. Louis. Letters addressed to the Subscriber upon -the subject of building, will met Avith prompt at tention. AND. L. SILER. Atchison, K. T., April 6, 1S53. 10 tf K. X. GROVER. C. II. GROVER. C5ROVE21 A!fD GROVER. A TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT Jt. LAW, Real Estate Agents, Salt Creek Valley, Kansas lerritory. ltf. Y. F. DER, ML.KUllAi l, nas always on Hand a com pletR assortment or ore-cries and Pro vision? at nis ovore ia ban Ureeu Va.ey, Kan sas Territory. ltf. II. RICH, O UTLER, U. S. Array, at Fort Leavenworth, O is constantly receiving fine old Liquors, Wines and Cigars; al?o a general assortment of choice merchandise always on hand. ltf M. P. uivnss, Tk TERCIIANT, Keeps constantly on hand LtJL general assortment of Merchandise, suit able for emigrants to Kansas, Oregon and Call fornia. Store on the Oregon road near Salt Creek. ; "ltf. S. DICHfiOX, Zpzz; mission JTZcrchant T"S"7ILL attend to receivins and forward inj:. V Y All Good s f orwarded oa commission will i receive immediate attention. References: r St. Loris. R. II. Stone, T. II Larkin. , Lxxixgtox. A. M. Chadwick, J. 1L Light er.- . f. - i v.- . . , -. Westox. E. Cody," Belt & Coleman, M. E. Younjrt" . Lv - St. Joseph. Middleton &. Rilev, John Uoroy. 'lu-tx Xlansfactarer and Wholesale Eealsr in . STONE WARE. . - " Arrow Rock, Mol ""7"OULD say to Merchants irenerally that V now have on hand, and will constantly keep a large stipply of Stone Ware of the best quality, which l will sell at the market price. Wara'ehipped to any point on the river acreea- ble to order. A discount of S per cent will be made where the order is accompanied by the Cash, uivemeacaii. z. i. J. Arrow Rock, April 3J, 1855. 3tf. fiT. LOUIS T1TE FOUNDRY AND Paper Ylar chouse 9 A P. LADEW &. Co.,Type Founders and J. Dealers in Paper. 31 and 33 Locust street. St Louis, Mo.; Press Depot Shark Alley, call the attention of Printers and Publishers to their Establishment, where will be found every va-1 rietyof Type, Paper, Ink, Printing Presses, Rale, Borders, Flowers, and ever other article used in a Printing Office. A. P. L. & Co., have lately made additions to their former assortment of Beek and News- ninor TVnc of Tvfa!ri.M TTPTVJrted from Scot land, andnave now a. complete series.' .... Also a nw apriea of fisrman Taces. They are also the authorized agents of the principal Type Foundries in the United States, and are prepared to fill orders selected from any enppimpn at Eaatara nrices. " mey Keep always on nana a large ipi ui i News and Book Printing Paper; also, vap, xjei.- ter, Colored, and Manilla Papers, Cards and Card Boards, all of which Will be sold on the most reasonable terms. . Orders for Stereotvninsr and Enjrraving will be promptly executed. Editors or Printers wisning to esiaousii a newsDaper or Job Printing Office, will be fur nished with an estimate in detail for the same, by stating the size of the paper, or the particu- I With Hardware, Queensware, Pocket and Ta lar stvle and auantitv of work to be executed. I b!e Cutlery, Groceries, and in fact every arti- Wood A yfe A large assortment always on i hand. C Old TjTe taken in exchange for new at J nina cents ner nonnd. 1 I discovered at last ! ! A Mystery explained -A It evo lution is ceriain fitiorjr is Ours! I. V. HARDY'S EYE BALM. THE best, quickest, and decidedly the most pleasant remedy ever offered, for the cure of sore. weak, or diseased eyes. It matters not how lone-thev have been sore, this balm will cure them. Cases or snort duration it cures in from 12 to 48 hours. From the Clerk of the Court of Randolph Counlv, "I have used I. V. Hardy's Eye Balm in nine cases, and effected a cure in e'ery case prompt- j. ALLEN." The Huntsville Recorder of Feb. 23, 1S54 I sava that, "the ereat number and remarkable cures that nave come unaer our oDservaiion, iias i fully convinced us that I. V. Hardy's is a great I man, anu lliai Ills woiiutuui ivjc xaixu iduic J x ii a t ? i r. . i i t? l : l, - 1 most valuable comDination lortne cure or sore t eyes that has ever been produced. All success to him in his new enternrise sav we." The Liberty Tribune of March 3, 1854, says, .jhave you sore eyes, it so De sure ana gee liar dv'a Eve Balm." Mr. "Hartv I have tised and known to be used your Eye Balm in numbers of cases of J sore eyes, some of one and two years standing, nnd it effects cures in every case. Cases of ehort duration it cures in less time than I thought possible for any remedy to have done it. It is the sine qua non iin our country for sore eyes, and will be Pn all when once tried. II.V.PATON. Centerville, Dec. 20, 1853. We could offer hundreds of just such recom mendations as the above, (some from Phj sic iausl but deem it unnecessary. Try it, and if it does not do a s we say, denounce it, but till tried keep silent, or lend it your in fluence, for it is no humbug. This Balm is prepared only in Huntsville, Missouri, by I. V. Hardy"& co., to whom all or ders for Agencies must be addressed. Persons wishing it, and can not procure it from agents, can have it sent to them by mail, by addressing postpaid us. For $1 we send five boxes.- Priee 25 cents ner box. fTS- H. Blakesly South West cor. of 3d and Chestnut Street, Wholesale and Retail Agents for St. Louis. Sold in Weston, by Morriss & Pinkston; in Parkville, by Clardy i prewitt, and by urng- gists and Merchants generally. 'no om. JAMES CUNNINGHAM. JOHN E. BIRD. MANUFACTURERS OF Sadtllcs-9 Hridles ? Harness MAINE STREET, PARKVILLE, HO. iZ&. THE Undersigned are constantly man ufacturing oaddlery, Harness, &.C., &c, and are prepared to furnish articles in their J line at the shortest notice, and on the most lib- J erul terms. We have now on hand a large lot of Saddles, Bridles, and Harness, which are offered at such low rates, that persons in need of such articles cannottail to purcaase. All articles manuia tured by us are warranted. CUiMMAUHAAl & UJKD. Parkville, Missouri. "1 TO THE CITIZEN'S OF KANSAS. CLARDY & PREWIT, Wholesale and Re tail dealers in Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils &c, at .Parkville, can now sell to the peo ple of Kansas any thing in their line, cheaper and at less trouDJe to tne purcnaser, than any nouse mis siue or oi. ixuis. rarkville, Mo. ltf. CITY KOTETj. CORKER OP MAIN A2STD JTJLE ST'S. ST. JOSEPH, MISSOURI. S. S. ALLE3T, PROPRIETOR. THIS well known House has been newly fit ted and furnished in every part, and the table will always be furnished with the best that the market anorcls. See Sign: "CITY HOTEL.." "ltf. Trunk Juost I A LARGE TRUNK, with a sheet-iron bot- XjL torn and iron rollers, was taken from Abell &. Stnngfellow's law ofhee during the late fire in Weston. My name was on a card tacked on one end of the trunk. Any person will oblige ! by giving information to B. F. Stringfellow in Weston, fy-tij Al. S. STIIVUFELLOW. T. ASPLING. JU G. STEVENS. E. K. STEPHENS. ASPLIXG, STEVENS, & Co. RfriTfr Voruj'JTfl incy art f!ntriTniec?rm I jiterciiiinLs. MAIN AI7D WATER ST8., PARKVIUt, MO. A LL BUSINESS entrusted to their care will XAreceive prompt attention. ! 3. HEADLEY. W. SAKEB. HEADLEI A3VD BARER. A TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT XL" LAW, Platte City Mo. Will "attend to any business which may be entrusted to tnem, in the Courts of Platte, Clay, uuciianan, and the Courts of Kansas Territory. ltf. SCiUATTERS OF KANSAS: "7"OU can always find at the Pioneer Store A of Aspunsr. Stevens & Co., Parkville, Mo. iToYisions of all kinds. - constantly on Hand and at the lowest figures, for Cash; Flour, Ba con, ana a general assortment, or groceries. Kemember the place. ; - A. a., as. km. J. II. KEIILERj M. D. STILL tenders his professional services to the citizens of Iatan, and adjacnt country. Feeling grateful for the liberal patronage hith erto extended to him, he solicits a continuance or tne same. . --- Iatan Mo. "ltf. . ; Farm ror Sale! milE undersiimed offers for sale, his Farm, A containing 160 acres. . The improvements are a good Dwelling House and all necessary out Houses. This farm lies one half mile from the Missouri River, three miles from. Atchison in Kansas . Territory. and two miles from the Lake Mill. The land not in cultivation is cov ered with the heaviest kind of Timbers s Any person wishing to purchase will find the terms to salt, by calling on the subscriber, on the farm; or at the office of Squatter Saver- WILLIAM W. ANDREWS, Near the line of Platte and Buchanan. E. 8. TVIERIfSOIf , ATTORNEY AT LAW, and Real Estate J!A AeeB Weston, ZHasowrt. Itft WBtsitm fetos. J. H. TRUNDLE. J. T. DIXON. G. W. HEET. TRC3TDLE, DIXOX & Co. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS lit lsrugs, JUedtctnes, Paints, Oils, I'er- fumery, Books and Stationary, Win- aow uiass ana uiass nart ALSO : PATENT MEDICINES, &c. tTNDEB. ST. GEORGE HOTEL, WESTOIT, MO. GEO. W. BELT. HENRY COIMAX. BELT & COUIAX. . " - WESTOJT, MO. WHOLESALE and Retail Dealers in Dry Goods and Groceries, Clothinsr, Boots and snoes, &c, &c. Outnttinsr Goods in gTeat va- i riety. Also Forwarding and Commission Mer chants, "ltf. J. B. HARPER. T. S- HARPER. HARPER AXD RRO. WHOLESALE and Retail dealers in For eign, Fancy and Domestic " " DRY GOODS, cie usuaiiy sept in me xjiy vjoous ana grocery business. Weston, Mo. ltf. TFEEL.5ABI BfEYFMATV ttJ5L KEEPS always on hand .Horses, carnages and xiug- Vv -gi"S to hire. Their stock- is of the very best kind, and their Carriages new and always in good order. Weston, JVlo. "ltf. la. BURNS AND BROTHERS. General Dry Goods Mercliantg, AND DEALERS IN PRODUCE. HAVE constantly on hand a large variety of merchandise of all kinds at the most reduced prices, embracing everything in the line of Dry Goods, Hardware and Cutlery and Tools, Queensware and Glassware, Iron "Cas tines and Nails, Groceries, Liquors, Boots and &noes, riars ana caps. Liquors all the time at St. Louis cost. i-j.iit . a 1: r tt hamlb aiiji quantity vl ixcwy, iui which we win pay me iiignest price, Weston, Mo. "ltf. ST. GEORGE HOTEL, OF MAIN AND THOMAS SMREETS, WESLOS MO. fTTHE subscriber would inform the rublic JL that he has fitted up tnis large and magni ficent Hotel, in the very best style, it is the largest and most central Hotel in the city. " His table shall always be spread with the best that the country affords, and he will spare no pains or trouble in making all at home who may ravor mm witn a call. KlUHAKU Plli; lilt lUjN. Weston, 1S55. ltf. v PETER T. A BELL. BEX. F. STRING FELLOW. ABELL & STRIJrGFLILOW. (LATE OF BRUNSWICK, MO.) ATTORNIES AT LAW, Weston, Platte County, Missouri. WILL ATTEND to any bnsiness confided to them, in the following counties, viz: Platte, Clay, JJucnanan, Andrew and Clinton. Als, at Atchison. Kickapoo City and Leaven worth, in Kansas Territory. Particular attention civen to setliner anu collecting claims. wx iy J. N. BURNS. C. F BURNS J. IT. Sc C P. BUSK'S, A TTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT -TjL LAW, will practice their profession in ivortn western Missouri and tne courts or Kansas Territory. Particular Caltention erven toj securing and collecting claims. Weston Mo. 18oS. "itr JOHN DONIPHAN, A TTORNEY AT LAW, Weston Mo con- JL tinues to practice his profession at Weston, and will attend the adjacent Courts in Kansas Territory. ltf. STOTE STORE! TIN WARE FACTORY. rrille subscriber would respectfully acknowl- X edjre the favors bestowed upon lum by the citizens of Weston and vicinity, and solicits a continuance of patronage. He wishes to call attention to his very iarge and carefully se lected stock of stoves, which will be sold very low for cash. COOKING STOVES of all sizes, and a va- rietyof Patterns to suit purchasers. PARLOR STOVES or the latest style: Al so, liox anu xen riare Bioves, or an bizps, suitable for heating Churches, School Houses, Stores, Shops, &c. &c. - Tin Ware at Whole sale and Keteil. . Job work done in the best style and shortest notice. Spouting and Guttering particularly attended to. W. S. RRIGGS. Weston Mo. ltf. ; - , DOCT. J. F. EBUNEB. WM. B. HALYARD, 1TAL1ARD, BRUJfER & Dealers in Drugs, Chemicals, Turpentine, Varnishes. Paints. Oils. Dve-Stufls. Per- fumprv. Snana. Combs. Hair and Paint Brush es, Patent Medicines, Window Glass, all sizes; Putty, Snufl, lotiacco ana fcigars. . - Also, School Books, Medical Works, Nov els, and a large lot of Miscellaneous Works; Pens, InK, .faper, tec. aoc. v e also are v noie sale and Retail Agents for the sale of Mr, Storms celebrated Scotch Cough Candy, and all other popular medicines of the day. As we aim at eivinsr universal satisfaction, every article sold Wholesale or Retail by us, not proving as gooa as recommenaea may De returned and the money will be refunded. 'Axe WE ASK IS A TRIAL. countr'. BRMaNER&. JUALYAliD. Weston, Aio. -nr. HOLIDAY AND DICItEY, Wholesale and Retail Jl&rchanis, Main, St, between Market and Thomas, Weston Mo, FIRST ARRIVAL. rplIIE undersigned would respectfully an- JL nounce to the citizens of 1'latte and aa ioinininjr Counties, that they hae now on hand in the City of Weston, direcnt from the East, the largest and best selected stock or ever brought to this market, which they prom ise to sell very low for Cash; or on time to prompt customers. Come one and all and ex amine our Btock before : purchasing elsewhere, as we have the Goods and are determined to sell them. We have a large assortment of every variety of roods usualy brought to the weston market, uur stock consists ia pari, w the following articles: Cloths, black and ancy cassimeres, eaunets j- and vestinirs. latest styles: - Large assortments of prints of the best brands; A beautiful lot or siik Jttonneis, latest styie; A superior lot of dress and bonnet trimings, A variety of styles of ladies dress goods. Fancv silks, plain black, do., ladies black and i ancy siilc ssnawis, togetner witn various other Fancy articles too numerous to men tion; . - A lanre lot of boots and shoes. A superior lot of ready madeClothing for men and DoyF; . Hats and cans of every variety and styles Queensware, glassware, hardware, groceries; To our stock of dress goods, &c, we? would j particularly invite the attention of the ladies, j Jfo trouble tofcehow;goods; you will find us at HOLIDAY & DICKEY. I Weston. Mo- ltf. K, M. DATESPOBT, THYSICI AN, Salt Creek Valley, Kansas A Territory; cas be found at tb store of M. F. Kivcij , saar Baisvrwic ono. -itf. 1S55. 1S50. SEASON ARRA50EME5T. St. Louis and St. Joseph Packet Line. THETiew, Elegant and Fast Reg ular Passenger Packet POltAIt S'A'AIC, K. . JJix, JViaster, win leave St. Louis, durine the season, on every al tereate TUESDAY, at 4 o'clock. P.' M., for Glasgow, Brunswick, Miami, Hill's Landing, Waverlv. Berlin. Leximrton. Wellinsrton. Cam den, Sibley, Richfield, Liberty, Independence, Kansas, I'artviue, i ort leavenwortn, Weston, Atchison, St. Joseph, and intermediate points; Commencing her regular trips at the opening of navigation, will leave St. Louis every alter nate TUESDAY, as follows : lebruary ith; August 14 in and 5tn; JVlarch 13th and 27t, September 11th and swui April 10th and 24th; October 9th md 23d; May 5th and 22d; November 6th and 20th : June 8th and 19th; Decemoer 4th. July 3d, 17th and 31st: KETLltNING will leave St. Soseph every alternate JMUN DAY at 10 o'clock, A. M., as follows : March 5th and 19th; Aujrust 6th end 20th; April 2d, lGth and oUtb; September 3d and 17th; May 1 1th and 2Stb; October 1st 15Ui and 2l.t June 1 1th and 25th; November 12ih and 2Gth J uly ytn and d; December 10th Departing from it. Joseph Mondays at 10 o'clock, a. m., Atchison at 1 o'clock, p. m., weston luesdays at 7 o'clock, a. m., Fort Leavenworth at 8, a. m., Parkville at 10, a. sr., Kansas at 12, m., Wayne City at 1, p. m.. Lib erty at 2, p. m., Richfield at 3, p. si., Sibley at 4, p. m., Camden at o, p. m., Wellington at u, p. si., jUexmgton, ednesdaj-s at is o'clock, a. sr., IJover at v, a. it., Waverlv at 10, A. sr., Hill's Landing at 11, a. m., Miami at 1, p. si., Brunswick at 2, p. si., Glasgow at 4, p. m., Boonville at 5, p. sr., and arriving in St. Louis Thursday afternoon, in time for Louisville Mail Boats, and the evening lines of travel in every direction. No effort shall be wanting on the part of her present officers to retain for the Polar Star, the wide popularity which she has heretofore ac quired. Every requisite attention and accom modation will be cheerf ully extended to passen gers, and shippers may rely upon the utmost punctuality and dispatch in the delivery of freight, E. F. DIX, 1 ly II. M. BLOSSOM. - Missouri Rives?. Spring Arrangements for 1355. Tne Regular Thursday Packet, P. X. AUBREY, for Brunswick, Miami, Hill's Landing, waverlv, Berlin, Lexington, Wei lingtcn, Camden, Sibley, Richfield, Liberty, Independence, Kansas, Parkville, Ft. Leaven worth, V eston, Atchison, and St. Joseph. f E?25 WIL:L leave st- Iuia on every al-lrj-iyigy ternate Thursday, as follows: ?3Srsfe5S&sMarch 1st. 15th and 29th; April, 12th,2GthiMay 10 24th; June 7th21st: July 5lh, lltth; August 2d. lfith; 30lh; September 13th; 27th; October 11th; 23th; November 8th, 22d. Returning will leave St. Joseph for St. Louis every alternate Wednestky, at 10 o'clock, A. M., as follows: March 7th and 21st; April 4th and 18th; May 2d, lGth and 30th; June 13th and 27th; July 11th and 25th; August Sth anT 22d: September 5th and l'Jfh; October 3d, 17th and 31st; November 14th and 2Sth, and December 12th. Departing from St. Joseph Wednesdays at 10 o'clock, a m; Atchison at 11, a m; Iatan at 1, p m; and will arrive at Weston same day, and remain there over night. Will leave Weston, Thursdays at 7 o'clock, a m; Fort Leavenworth at 8 a m; Leavenworth City at S a m; Park ville at 10 a m; Kansas at 12 m; Wayne City at lpm; Liberty at 2 p m; Richfield at 3 p m; Sibley at 4 p m;"Camden at 5 p m; Wellington at G p m; and arrive at Lexington same evening, and remain there over night. Will leave Lex ington Fridays at 7 o'clock, a m; Berlin and Dover at 8 a m; Waverly at 10 a m; Hill's Landing at 11 a m; Miami at 1 p m; Brunswick at 2 p m; Glasgow at 4 p m, ana Boonville at 5 p m. Will arrive at St. Louis Saturday after noon in time to meet the Louisville mail boats, and all other evening packets. " lhe AUBlix has been completely repaired, and we hope by strict attention to business and the accommodation of passengers, to retain the patronage of our Missouri river friends. Ship pers can rely upon our punctuality and dispatch. AJiuuusii ukkujlu, capt. BEN. V. CLIME, Clerks 1S55. IS55. SEASON AItRAXC3E3IEtfTfc St. Louis and St. Joseph Packet Line. The ITew, Elegant and rapt Regular Passenger Packet, J ALIUS H. LUCAS, yjixii' St, Louis during the season, on ev- i-ery alternate Tsiesdav. at 4 o' clock, p. m., for Glasgow, Brunswick, Miami, Hill's Landmar, Waverlv, Berlin, Lexinjrton, Wellington, Camden, Sibley, Richfield, Liberty Independence, Kansas. Parkville, Fort Leaven worth, Weston, Atchison; St. Joseph and inter mediate points : Commencmjr her regular trips at the opening of navigation, will leave St. Louis every alter nate l v liSUAi, as follows : March 6lh and 20th. Aurust 7th and 21st, April 3d and 17th September 4th and IRth May 1st, 15th &2t)th, October 2d, 10th and 30th June 12th and 2oth, IovemberlJthand2ith. July 10th and 24th. RETURNING will leave St. Jos?ph every alternate MONDAY, at 10 o'clock, a. m., as follows March 12th and 26th, April 9th and 23d. August 13ih and 27th. September 10th &21th October 8th and 22d. May 7th and 21st. June 4th and 18th. November 5th and 10th. July 2d, 16th and 30th. December 3rd Departing from St. Joseph Mondays at 10 o'clock, a m. Atchison 12 m. Weston Tuesday at t o clock, a m Fort Leavenworth at. 8 a m Parkville at 10," a m, Kansas at 12, m, Wayne City at 1, p m, Lib erty at 2 p M Richfield at 3 r m, Sibley at 4 p i Camden at 5 p m Wellinjrton at 6 p m, Lexing ton on Wednesdays at 8 o'clock, A m, Dover at y a m, Waverly at 10 a m Hull's Landing at 11 a m, jviiaml at l p m, Brunswick at2 p m Glas gow at 4 p M, Uoonville at & p m, and arriving mbt. Jxtms lnnrsday afternoon," in time for Louisville Mail Boats, and the evening lines of travel in every direction The LUCAS rs a first class boat, new, lanre and elegantly fitted up, built expressly for the Missouri river trade, and in all her equipments and appointments especial care has been taken to make her a superior Passenger Packet, and particularly attractive. o. a. hia iLiAivu, isaascer. MISSOURI RIVJBII. SPBmO AERAKGETiTTmT TOR 1S55. The Regular Friday Packet; WUXUUKGr, g. W. Bowman, Master, for BrunswicJc. Miami. Hill's Landing, ., Waverly, Berlin, Lexington, eiungion, vamaen, sioiey, Kicnneia, L.ioerty, Independence, Kansas. Parkville. Fort Leaven worth, Weston, Atchison and St Joseph, com mencing ner Tegniar trips rrom St. Louis on r ndav, March vth and 23d, April 0th and 20, May 4th, 18th, June 1st, 15th and 29tb, July 13th and 27th, Ausrust 10th and 24th, Septem ber 7th and 21st, October 5th and 19th, Novem ber 2d, 16th and 30th, December 11th and 28th. . Leaves feu Joseph every alternate innrsaay at 10 o'clock, a m. as follows! March 15th and 29th. AnrQ 12th and 20th. May 10th and 24tb June 7th and 21st, July 5th and 19th. August 24 16th and 30th, September I3tnana zin, ucto ber 11th and 25th, November 8th and 22d, De cember 6th and 20th. ' Leaving Weston, Friday at 7 o'clock, a m', Parkville at y, a m; ikansas lo, a m; Wayne Ci ty 11, a m; Liberty 12, m; Richfield 1, p m Sibley 2, p m; Camden 3, p mj Wellington 4, j m: and on Saturday following, will leave-Lex ington at 7, a m; Dover at 8, a m; Waverly 9, a rn; liiirs Janding iu, am; Aliami lz, in; Bruns wick 2 pm; Glasgow 4, p m; Boonville 6, p m arriving in St. Louis on Sunday afternoon, ia time for the Louisville packets. We beg leave to return oar thanks for the lib eral patronage- bestowed on us last season, and nope ny strict attention to business to merit continuance of the same. - -- r G. W. BOWMAN, Captain. G. A. REICHEJTEKER; clerk. 5 rpEAS A large lot of various brands, at aj JL p Sites. AbFLli(i,bTEVS&CO, I91. XU&SSUUMa IMViL l&ni Regular Thursday Packet. For Boonville, Glasgow, Brunswick. Mia: Hill's Landing, Waveriv, Berlin. Lexirurto'n' ..Wellington, Camden, Richfield, Liherty j' dependence, Kansas, Parkville, Fort Leaveal worth, Weston, Atchison and St. Joseph. THE fast and elegant eteam Cataract, L. A. Welton, masw ter. Jiavinr been purchased pressly for this trade, to take the place of the nuuuuias, wui leave every alternate iHris dat, throughout the season, for the above and intermediate landings, beginning her trir follows:. Leaves SL Louis, Thursday, March 8th and 27th; April 5th and 19th; May 3d, 17th and 30th; June 14th and 2Sth; July 12th and 2fith. August 9th and 23d; September 6th, 20th; Oc' tober 4th. and 18th j November 1st, 15th and 29th. Leaves St. Joseph. Wednesday. March 14i and 2Sth; April 11th and 25tb; May 9th and 23d; June Gth and 20th; July 4th and 18tb; Au srust 1st,-15th and 29th; September 12th "ard 2Gth; October 10th and 24th: November 7th ard21st. Departing from St. Joseph every alternate Wednesday, at 10 o'clock, a re; Weston. Thurs day, at 7 o'clock, a m; Fort Leavenworth. t 8 Parkville, 10 a m; Kansas, at 12 m; Wavne City, stlpm; Liberty, 2 pm; Richfield, 3 pmj -Camden, 5 p ni; Wellington, 0 p m, and arrive at Lexington same evening. leaves Lexinctor Friday morning at 7 o'clock; Berlin and Dover at 8 a m; Waverly at 10 a m; Hill's Landing at 11 a m; Glasgow at 4 p in, and Boonville at M p m. Will arrive at St. Loui on Saturday evet ning, in time for mail boats to Louisville atif other lines of travel for the North and East The Cataract hag been recently fitted up in a superior manner for the river, and for speed and comfort has no superior in the trade, anil we confidently ask from our old friends and patrons, the same liberal patronage extended to us while in charge of the Honduras. L. A. WELTON, Master. 11-sea ' M. R. McDONALD, Clerk. 1855. IS55 SPRIXG ARnAXGErEJTT- REGULAR SATURDAY PACKET. r (EJTTEW ITTCyt William Conley, -feiiiif Master, for St. Joseph, Atchison, V " z' "" Weston, Fort Leavenworth, Park ville, Kansas, Independence, Liberty, Jxxins ton,and all points below, on every alternate Saturday, leaving St. Louis on the following dates: March 3, 17, 31; April 14. 28; May 12. 2C; June 9, 23; July 7,21; Au!st4,18; Septem ber .1, 15, 29; October 13,27; November 10, 21. Returning will leave SL Joseph for St. Louis every alternate Friday, at 10 o'clock, a. m., as follows: March 9, 23; April 6, 20; Mav 5, 1. June 1, 15. 29; July 13, 27; Ausrust 10, 24; Sep tember 7, 21; October 5, 19. November 2, 10, 30; December 14. - . - . Departing from St. Joseph for St. Lonis Fri days at 10 o'clock. A, sr., Atchison 11, a. m., Iatan 1, p. m.; arriving at Weston same day and remaining over right. Leaving Weston Saturday at 7, a. m., Foat Lcavenwoeth at 8, A. m.j Leavenworth City 8, a. m., Parkville at 10, a. m., Kansas at 12, sr., Wayne City at 1 r. m.. Liberty at 2, p. si., Richfieid at 3. p. m., Sibley at 4, p. sr., Camden at 5, p. sr., Welling ton at 6, p. sr. arriving at Lexington same eve ning and remaining" all night. Leaving Lex ington Sundays at 7, a. m., Berlin and Dover 8, a. m., Waverly 10, a. sr., Hill's Landing at 11, a. sr., Miami at 1pr sr.,; Brunswick at 2, p. sr., Glasgow at 4, p. sr., Boonville at 5, r.si, arriving at St. Louis Monday afternoon in time to connect with the Louisville Mail Boats and other evening Packets, The Nevy Iiucy havinsr been thorongblv overhauled, repaired and refurnished with many improvements, which greatly Increase her speed and add to the comfort convenience and safety of passengers, we hope by a strict attentiou to the business entrusted to our care to merit a liberal share of the public patronage. WM. CONLEY, Captain. WIU. C. KIMBER, Clerk. FOIX 3IISSOURI RIYER. Independent Packet. v The Fast, Elegantly Fnrnished 2g Steamer, Gold en State, Johw 2S GrNsoLLisCommander.for Boon ville, Glasgow, Brunswick, Miami, Lexinon, Camden, Richfield, Kansas, Leavenworth, Wes ton, Atchison, St. Joseph and all intermediate landings, passengers and shippers mav rely pon the Golden State- remaining : in the traih throughout the season', and every exertion on the part of her officers, will be made to insure the comfort and safety of passengers, and dis patch in the delivery of freight, The Golden State being independent of the M issouri River Monopoly, hopes to receive a liberal share of the public patronage.' k J. iU iVMILLIS, Com-r. 13-sea , I. T. DAVIS, Clerk. KANSAS HO!! . . 3LT"3E2 !ES.S2."Sr agy NTMROD FARLEY, has atIa 2t2fcJ'tan the only Ferry that never v-Cr52 stops for ice or low water, but runs on whenever a passenger arrives between daybreak and dark. He has three good Boats, and when one cant go, another can. ..All who want to go into or out of Kansas, remember ltf. ftiMKUii xitL.i, x, iatan. KANSAS TERRITORY. 7 . THIS new and beautiful Town site is situa ted on the Missouri River, in Kansas Terri tory, three or four miles above the town of Ia tan, in the heart of the most densely por-r'ated part of Kansas, sorrounded by the finest soil and best timber in that Territory, s with ? per manent landing, commanding a view of t,Lo riv er for several miles above and below. The principal part of said Town is located on a bed of stone coal, of the best quality. Arrange ments are being made to have said stone coal bed opened and wrought by Joint Stock Com pany eariy in wie spring, at uiiu uiuc mci r: will be a sale of lots. There is now, in course of erection, a good steam Saw Mill, which will be in successful operation in a few weeks; also, a large and commodious Tavern is in process of erection which will be opened for the accom modation of the public in a short time. Tersons wishing to procure .Lots immediate ly will have opportunity of so doing, by call ing on Henry Bradly, or Jonathan Hartman. both of whom are authorized Agents to sell and dispose of lots, and one or both may at all times be found on the premises, ready to ac commodate purchasers upon the most liberal terms. II. B. Wallace, Jas. G. Spkatt, AmosRf.es, W. C. Remmisctoit, Henry Df.bard, Jas W. Bkadlet, 1L C. Bradley, P. J. Colliks. II. B. Hekxpox. " . Trustees. 1 tf. WESTON EIOB SCHOOZi. THE first session of this institution will commence on Monday Oct 25th 1854. Dr. T. P. Acres, A. M., (late President of the Masonic College, Greenburg, Ky.,) Princi pal of the Male Department. RevJ'R. G. Levins, A. M.f formerly presi dent of the Buckingingham female institute. Va., late of Fayette, Mo.) Principal cf the Fe male Department. -t t - Suitable Assistants will be employed as they are required -iiv, 'f . - Tuition 1st Session ilflonllis. Primary studies.-.-..-...;. ....... $7 00 .Common English branches j..... 8 00 . Iliirher- r;- do ' do-... ?.10 00 Greek and Latin, ie.,.. -..-... .-..12 00 -,; Ornamental branches at the usual cx--. v tra charges" ? - v jp-- TaeLtc......'.....;. ....;.....:. 1 00 Board, including washing, tc, can be had ia th neigtiborhocd at $1Q per month.- i . - v - - : TTJ G. CAPLES, . - " i-v Gen'l. Superintendent. Weston, 18551tf. . WHOLESALE and Retail dealer In Eng lish and " American Cutlery, Hardware of every description, Guns, Pistols and ing aparatus of every kind, Chains cf all kinds, Locks, Hinges, and Carpenter Tools ; of every, variety and of .the best quality, and everything else equally found in a eoncern of ths svx&t and at prices to suit ths times". ' A i in i i 1 e4 1 I ad .r 1 i ! Or o . B 1 ad Wl I foi m- fo. tin ac adl tc the! to thi are! ha tin. 41 out sen! poj tak an w It I X Tf V I 1 3 A inti iFor And 1 ieai List! -M'Bi Don' 1 1 Dct At rJ iTlat Ajidt! A