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Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-08-30
oTbE AND oMAHA MISSION.

This Institution was established by the Pres.
bytcrian Board Of Foreign Missions. for the
benefit Of the Otoe and Omaha Indians, in the
fall of 1916. The Mission buildings were built
upon a large scale, having every necessary ac-
commodation Cor one hundred persons. II is
built upon the brow Of an emincnce that over
l"5ks rhe majestic Missouri and surrounding
country, and upon which nature has lsrislei
der charms with uasparing profusion. We un-
ders'and that a reservation of land has been
made by The Government for the benefit Of this
Institution, andthat the Presbyterian Church,
to which it belongs, design to convert it into a
magnificent College and Theological I@bs.itu-
ton Tor the great Territory OF Nebraska. This
Is q Project worthy Of being carried into exc
cution at an early day, aud which w~econdIent-
~ trust will be done.
Bcl!eyiew is destined bynature to become the
metropolis Of learning IS well as OF legislation
and cpn-ne-ceip Vah=aaA These Ersfa,GsN
are destined to spring up and assume a rank IN
the world Of learning and religion. commensu-
rate with the Importance Of those objects. and
the magnitude o. the great nation Of which
Nebraska occupies such a central and important
position.
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-08-30
NEW rowH OF LEAvExwoRrH.

WcleuTn tlat Mcssrs. William S. NJ r.
PLY and sim on Scruggs, Of This city, 10
erecting o SD IA saw-mlii near, or on he
new town ste of Lenyenworth, one raile
and a half below Fort L~eavenworth, in
Kansas territory. A great deal Of in or
est appears 10 be manifested by the wh 10
community in IFS future success. Capt.
talisis and business men arc buying shares
in IT. And we doubt not it is destined,
ere long, 10 become the great centre depot
10 the new territory. We learn Maj.
Hawn has commenced laying off the town
a plot Of which will be Autographed
AMI distributed throughout the country.
A public sale Of lots will take place about
the l0ih or 10 h September. due notes
OF which will be given. The Associa-
ton arc determined 10 spare no pains to
make it the most desirable location in the
territory. We learn they have already
expended about $500 in preparing the
ground and clearing it Of underbrush, SC.
We have not yet had an opportunity 10
visit il, but intend TO soon.- Weston Re-
porter.
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-08-30
cosss Graduation Land Bill.

The Washington Union gives the fol-
lowing synopsis Of this bill:
IAN lands which have been in market
FOR ten years or upwards, shall be subject
TO entry at one dollar per acre; fifteen
years and upwards, at segeRiy-fvc cents;
twenty years anJ upwards al City cents;
twenty-five years and upward, at twenty
five cents; and thirty years and upwards
at twelve aud a half cents per acre.
Upon livery reduction the occupant and
settler TO have the right Of presumption at
such graduation prices until within thirty
days preceding the next graduation, but
not to interfere with any night which has
heretofore accrued to actual settlers
Any person applying 10 enter any Of the
aforesaid lands, is required to make afi9a-
yt that he or she enters the same for his
or her own use, and for actual settlement
and cultivation, or for the use Of an adj
joining farm owned or occupied by him or
herself, and that, together with such en-
try, he or she has not acquired from the
United States, under the provisions Of this
act, more than three hundred and twenty
acres.n
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-08-30
rnRrH SIDE OF Platte

Read the statement Of Emigrants, in
reference TO the route on the North-side
Of Platte, q voluntary act Of those who
felt it their duty TO publicly express their
opinions on the two routes up Platte Riy-
er. The letter signed "Emigrani," in a
recent number Of the Fremont County
journal, bears the finger marks Of a brok-
endown gambler, who, the emigrants drove
Off the route on the ~north-side of Platte,
for his supposed connection in cattle-stcol-
ing operations be that as it may, one thing
is certain, the letter which we publish to-
day is only another strong argument 70
be added TO the thousands of others already
published, in favor Of the pleasant and
heuilhy route ON the north side Of the
Platte, iu opposition TO the graveyard
route on the south side Of said river.
Forty returned cmigranDs on their way in
from the Great Salt Lake Ci'y, died with
The Cholera at Salt Greek, On the south
side Of Platte ; all who who came IN on
the north side have been healthy not q
single death amongst them; does not this
show ,hc correctness OF The term grace
yard route as applied TO the south side Of
the Platte:
WooD RIvEa, L. 9. MAIL srATt,r,
May 2jth, 1884.
The undersigned emigrauis to the Paci-
fc take this opportunity to inform those
who may cross the plains, that the Ferries
on the north side of the Platte arc in good
order, that the mail station at this place is
supplied with every thing necessary for
travellers. The proPrietOrs spare no
pains in supplying the wants and wishes
Of those who are needy. we feel it our
duty TO recommend this station and the
oJliging gentlemen who have charge Of
the same TO u fellow travellers. and TO
thank Gen. Dodge and the Hon. Bernhsrt
Hem, who procured the establishment Of
this mail-route and post-olicc on the north
side of Platte, an act Of justice and ueces-
sity to cmigrants which has long been
needed.
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-08-30

We take pleasure in publishing the fol-
lowing circular, addressed us by the Sec
rotary Of the E'nigrant Aid Society, Bos-
ton, Mass. The circular gives a brief ex-
PLANTATION Of the objects of the society,
which ere p~raiseworthy, and which we
shall take pleasure ia laboriug 10 advance
BosroS, July 18th, 1854.
Sir!-The Emigrant Aid Company,
through their Trustees, Messrs. Amos
A. Lawrence, Of Boston, J. NJ. S. viii
liams, Of Cambridge, and Iii Thayer, Of
Worcester, would respectfully caN your
attention 70 the following bricf outline OF
ITS purpose and plans.
Its objects are 10 impart information 70
Emigran's arriving in the country, aud 10
protect them from fraud; also 10 direct
attention at the present time, and TO afford
facilities TO persons emigrating 10 Kansas
and Nebraska; TO procure for them cheap
lare and good accommodations on the route
and TO advise them, through agents, on
their arrival out, in regard 10 eligible sites
iof settlements; 10 ccure for their benefit
by purchase or otherwise, advantageous
locations as landing-places, a good rendez-
Fous Tor ouisltting purposes, &c; TO erect
receiving houses for tie temporary con-
yenience OF aetilers' families; to establish
furnishing stores, at which, on reasonably
low terms, the peeessaries and comforts Of
nc may be purchased; Ia srect, or old
i2-l'lluals IN erecting and conducting
q R-inilis, g~rist-Inills, machines shops, and
similar establishments, essential in new
settlements; to introduce the Printing
Press, and 10 thus afford a medium Of
communication between the settlers, their
friends, and the public.
To accomplish these and kindred OBJ
Jects, the Trustees propose 10 issue Stock
not 10 exceed, Cor the present, the sum Of
Tao hundred thousand dollars; in shares of
twenty dollars each; of which fifty thou
sand dollars must be- subscribed by the
lOlh Of September next.
The trust deed, a copy Of which win
be furnished each stakeholder, requires
The trustees at stated periods. 10 account
Tor all expenditures, the funds on hand,
Se.i and it restricts them from mourning
debts beyond the funds in hand.
SO Far % !; may be consistent with the
objects above, the investments in land or
other property, win be made in reference
10 yielding a profit TO the Stockholders.
THOMAS II. WEBB,
Secretary Of Enigrsn. Aid Company.
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-08-30
TER H0NHsTEAn BILL

il turns out that we have go, no FErr
HOMESTEAD Bill after all, this side Of Neg.
Mexico. Several bills that weul2 have been
advantageous 60 the vest, were introduced. and
ably advocated by their frieud--but failed 10
s'and the fiery ordeal Of sectional interests.
through which they had TO pass. We find that
most " The papers are laboriug under a delu-
sion respecting d Gree Homestead - in Nc
raskaaudtKansas. It will be found ty those
who scrltiuize this act, that what is said re-
spectirg donating land % actual settlers, has
no application TO either Of these territories.
except New Mexico; although the title Of the
act makes il appear that whatever is applica-
bic to one. is equally so to the whole. We
hold that tLe laws Of a republican government
shall be Ineligible aud plain, and that d.fer-
emit acts should not be so joined together as to
deceive uususpsclHg citizens who are 10 be
affected by their oga-a.ien.
n houorof the administration, we take pleas
ure in saying, that in passing Co bbs' - Grad
nation Lend Bill" they have taken an impor-
tant step in the right direction, which we hope
will be followed by another at the next ses.
sion II the National Legislature GIVING EyEY
ACTUAL sErrELR in Nebraska and Kansas. one
hundred and sixty acres Of land.
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-08-30

" Our neighbors in Iowa make a grear
noise over the Nebraska Bill; the opposition
are not willing that the pillar Of the republic.
lhe sovereignty Of the people, shall be fully
and flaiIly oppressed in our organic bill. This
pseudo love for the poor slave zones with a
bad grace from them, hate Of democratic yrin-
ciples causes the tlmult. The old federalisls
aud their associates combine to blot out Of ex-
islenee the democratic doctrine, all the sover-
eighty Of this government is in thu people.
An Omaha squa~ is the only negro owner in
the Territory.
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-08-30
Arrival.

Hon. George Greene, one q the Judges Of the
Supreme Court Il Iowa, and Col Thomas II.
Benton, have just arrived at this place. They
speak In eulogist.c terms Of The appearance Of
the country, aud bear a decided testimony "a
the popular cut.meucrespectiug the adyauis-
ses, location, and beauty Of BcIlyiew, and St.
Mary, as town sites.
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-08-30
REV. 8. G. Bell.

This gentleman called on US at our Office in
st Mary a short time since. Mr.. Ben was
sent out by the Presbyterian Board Of Missions
the purpose Of organizing Mission Church.
IS at the different County Seats in the western
part OF the State Of Iowa, and % proyide.for
preaching at these stations and others around.
Ma. BELL viii preach atSt. Mary the fret
Sunday IN September next, at 10 O'Clock A. N
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-08-30

e1" Our young city asd the surrounding
country improves beyond the most ~gapguiue
exPoctation-new houses building, large farms
being made, strangers and capitalist buying
property at one hundred per cent from last
Spring prices, show the value and Importance
attached TO property in and about st. Mary
and Be1lview, N. T. Come gentlemen, there,
sun room 70 make fortunes by getting a-foot-
hold near HE great highway to The Pacific.
ieBT Where are our territorial officers I
and when viii they assume the duties Of their
respective oileesT lie daily enquiry Of our
citizens.
% a sale Of lots vii take place at Win.
Ter GiafieTs al Soon a. tAe hdian title is exliH-
gai2hea, r'9bsbly alsat ,Ae 10Th Of September
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-08-30
Appointment b. the Prsslasnt.
By and with me adUiee and consent of n
Senate.

Francis Burt, of South Carolina, {. b
Governor OF the Territory Of Nebraska
William Stotts, TO be surveyor Of tho
port Of Keokuk, Iowa.
William H.. Merritt, TO be surveyor Of
the port of Dubuqe, Iowa.
John Calhoun, Of Illinois, to be survey
OF general Of the United States for tho
Territories OF Nebraska and Kansas.
William Pelham, Of Texas. TO be sur
yeyor general Of the United States for the
Territory Of New Mexico,
George r.. Stiles, TO be an Associate
Justice e tao Supreme Court for the
Territory Of Utah, in the place Of John
U. ii. Underwood, resigned.
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-08-30
Emiprants will find Wood River, at DR..

Emigrouts will find Wood River, at DR..
Clark's station, a first rate camping place
and a good place to cross the river and OBJ
tain all necessary supplies.
John Neson, Dells, Wisconsin.
Oliver jackson, New Hampshire,
David Green, "
John Brown, Jr.. "
Isaac Smith, "
James Seailh,
Thomas Snyder, Il"
Jacob Eldridgc, "
Peter VanSchoirk, New York,
John VanNoIkonbcrg, "
Elisha Corbin, "
Anscl Osborne L"
James Duraut "
DR.. NJ. II. Clark has dressed the
wounds Of those shot in tie recent Indian
troubles, and ministcred to their wants,
for which he not only has u Thanks, bat
merits and we doubt not will receive the
patronage Of all travellers and cmigrants.
This station and Post Office is a great ac-
c~oinnodatiou and convenience 70 oIn;grants
for the estabE shmcnt Of which the enter
prising projectors should receive the pat
ronage Of the public generally, and emf
grants TO the Pacific in particular.
June !, 1851.
Isaac Norton, Vermont.
Peter A. Hard
David Ostrandcr "
Jonathan Clark "
Oscar Fisher
To all uhou, It nay concern :- Having
Travelled over the plains two seasons on
the South side Of the Platte, and being
compelled 10 travel on the North side ibis
year, we would recommend this side 10 all
cmigranls in preference 10 the other
The facilities for camping, the road gene
rally and distance are oil in favor Of this
side. The gcntlemaaly ard enterprising
proprietors Of the Wood River Station
have made this point Of considerable i'm
portanco 50 the emigrants, as quite a mum
Der Of families and trains, having been
robbed Of their horses by the Pawnee In
diaus, have been enabled to procure at this
place teams at a reasonable rate, TO pro-
coed on their journey. It is expected that
next season al the difficult small streams
w;li be bridgeG
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-08-30
Arriyal of Rteamer.

The Wetlonl and the Banner State 10th arriy-
ed at st. Mary and Belleyiew, yesterday; aud
hayingdiseharged the freight belonging to these
place, proceeded up the rive, 10 Council Blua
l%aHdipg.
GI- Hot weather still continue. The health
OF The country was never bettef; Doctors are
out Of business crops are excellent, aud far
Hiers cheerful and happy Lords Of dc soil they
cultivate. Western Iowa and Nebraska against
the world for pTodeeiiyeaes and salubrious
climate.
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-08-30

pa 1. d 'avuJ ~ j + orssOn85 Z 20 Dtah
| have been a trader in the Rocky
Mountains for five years, and know fuil
well that The North side Of Platte is much
the best route. All t~raderStake this route.
John w. Thatcher, North Platte Ira
ding Post.
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-08-30
.rrlYaI OF Tao Geloa--Rsuurnaf Mai
HePnsr, Indian Agent, fun St
Ieuls.

The Genoa reached Beleyiew with a heavy
cargo Of provisions and goods, fos tie Otoe.
Omaha, and Pawuee Indians, on Sunday the
9th inst. Major Hepnef arrived in goodhealih
and fine spirits, and with the determination 70
effect the removal Of the Indians as soon as it
lay IN bis power to do il. The goods received
are to be given in fulEllment Of former treaty
stpulations, aud have nothing 10 do with carry
ing the late treaties into effect. The goods now
received are the same, the Indians haddue them,
and which they have been aaXiously looking
Tor every day Tor the last five months, and for
the want OF which they have beea LEAD to con-
mt numerous crimes against the p,rsons+4n
property Of emigrants aud residents ia this
country.
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-08-30

Ths Emierant Az crmnsur.

TUFTS majority is only three votes.
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-08-30

The Brooklyn Board Of Health report
that 81 deaths from Cholera, occurred in
lhat city las, week.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-11

IEoapwAy Tu.rrr--Jl,iy house is well iAcd every
hi hit and he performance afford the greatest
mei and pleasure 20 Tie vishrs Mr. Barrett i
eocit stage manager, md consequently everything be-
md the curtain moves N perfect order. The dramatic
.esc,ons for this evening the petitc comedy of n
I" Moving Tale the burlcia OF emily, the Maid with
The Milking Pail and thc comic sketch Of the " Fairy
STAR "Arcilo III NevXorkN sin rehearsal
RowFEy Inr,uI.--TIe ereet drama % the tIonely
Men ri lie OCEAN, VII ne presented this evening, M
ArnelJ. Mr. Glenn. and Miss Herring appearing in 10
Bar ~ new farce Of the ssIcrsecutel Dutehman, in
winch Glenn VIII appear John Smith, and tho drama
entitled the Brigand oueen viii ALSO b. performed
BIZ roxs Tiu.,rig.The drama OF david CopperGell,n
which Is Away received In the utmost favor, win be
The mmencng feature Ids evening and the fine OIL
THE house continues to be w.hl 6lled every night
NAnosAL Tia,TRE.--The equestrian drama Of . III
nydcr'Giatfau Dawson Ape aria9 As II Hydcr, Z. j.
smith Mot Misen, and Mrs Nichols as Harry Cltor
N commence tine amusements this evening. Ceeste's
dfamas called The DEVILS rauehtsr and the Wizard
SIZE" win follow, Miss Hathaway appearing in both
Iieces.
WALLACE Tu,rrx The Dry After the wclding
I" The nrigand, and Ont the Loese, arc to be
pcatea toniett--walaei, Dyott, Lester, Bland, Via
cent Miss Rosa Bennett aud MrS Hsey staining the
leading characters. scnorts Soto and O. W. Smith will
dance g FL Bclsso" In conjunction with the other per
fUImanccs.
McrpororI,sS 1,us,tr-Miss Julia Dean is 20 appear
Partberia 70 nght, IN the popular Ave act play Of
..Irgo,nsrn Mr., r. fady fupTcrting hor az lngonar
Mr. Mr. Tor Ms ' Conway and Mis- woodward appear,
viii also se given The theatre Is very vcL pstronzcd
AurxlsAs MvsrrM.--ihe bcneh. OF The popular and
very fair actor Mr.. g. W. Clarke, Is 10 teks place to-day
Mr. Glenn tho inmi BILE dencs sap Of Batch character
and Mr. J. r. Scott have volunteered and wiz appear
in conjunction with 'ae regular cempasy Ibs pcrtor,s
anccs provided eelpsiEc putel readings, ukma. cVue
4 dy and tragedy. Give CLARKE q baniss.
Circus, CAsus GAhnsS, --arest additions have bees
made 10 The excellent ossrian company at TINS place
lbs Afternoon and ming tNre viii be given two sp'en
/ did entertainments On Monday the trist' c"npany
with all their acces.tres headed by Mr. " sands, WI
apl car in this colcSss arena.
NcoDs MINss. NrIS.--Tlc amusing farce OF 'hr <
Hlunderf' VIII N repeated hts evening, Wge'hei cat
the regular ,Atprc retformanees
Byuhryi q SWIM pg1.s.-Tie bu,espuc opera oil mo
MAJ con 'nues Ia draw tuA houses. II WIZ ~ rsrcat
tc-nig.t, with The same CAST
Fl wocp's varTrrs, AT2 Brcsdvay.-pr. Valentine
s4l AZ This sl,rent His com ealities are niu
admired "a also those 81 inc negro performers and
young ladies' in White
TIM rrSsu1r ow nm wDcv. iSp CmrnnxS Of the u
Iyssnder Ibewpeon VIII cone on Ut E'bo'H on Tuesd
- IcSt
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-11

MYsTgnYaua ArrAR-The BED Riror RtpN6siooWl
Of 1iie ash VII has long account Of the mystertesa
Niaprea<sncc Of nan naunsA Iawsop, ~ Little tvea
10 AL ~ b, ono William Garner The parties had pre-
yiouA had dEculty about some busassa mater 49,
b. n we're aroused and they proceeded to an exArnato1
o, tho affair. They dseov!red marks q blood 49,
tree The remains Of what seemed 10 have been hyy
Gre In NO embsrs 81 which found some knd -
bQncs. soohcrs jury was then empanelicd ana, 40
They found blood IN and near thc shany and search
ing The tindors found hundreds Of pieces Of bcNee
three inches any ono way. Tut Dr.. Price gave ~ nfa
opinion looking at what Appeared TO be rece o. The
| Iuuan bones a belief that was strengthened tn the
minds Of all lv iron suspendcr buckles and butte
such as shirts and pantaoons being sorne
nmonr them From the burnt appearances q the ire
they Judged that there must have boon very large ero
built under II warrant issued for the arrc~s =
Garner, kvt II was supposed he hna nea " 'eAS"'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-11-11
HUDSON RIVER INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL.

Thia we believe to be tho youngest member Of tho
ccation having commenced Its labors ON the 9th OF
April 1854, in Twenty eighth street. between Ninth and
Tenth avenues. For the FIRST six months the dahl
average number of children under has been
forty.Ave many Of whom live In miserable shanties,
built vacant lots in the outskirts Of our city,
tenants in with pigs and goats and often sleep
ing at night the rags they have picked up during the
day.
At the present time have fftythree in very rcgu-
lar attendance or these, twenty German eighteen
Irsh and fifteen American. or these children two
thirds Roman Catholics. Our expenses thus far,
have amounted to nearly hundred dollars month,
and at this Of the year. with the necessity for
warmer clothing and for fuel they must Of in
crease Our existence has been brief furnish any
striking incidents; but you win better understand the
class among whom we labor when state that the
at BackwciIs Island while the father, q confirmed
drunkard has still enough Of fhe father left to afford
them the shelter Of roof For all else they look to
must beg, or steal, or starve.
We can also unfortunately boast Of white faced
hat although Of most experienced directresses
has twice SGT out with her to find her friends and hcmc
twice has she returned baicd IN tho pursuit, and TO
this day neither know the girls real name nor where
8 Ends shelter.
IL is to alleviate such moral and physical evils that
We appeal to the generosity of citizens. We women
can work among them and for them. and not
% 70 beg vs tho rev %
moral and religious feelings Of these young girls else
In few short years. vicious and degraded women.
you win be taxed thousands to support them in PRISONS
In amshouses, and In hospitals.
But money is not oil we want. We want the symps
thy and corporation of all the various trades people
among whom these schools situated We want their
wives and daughters to labor with for few hours
each week and feel that II wants and aims
fully known, many baker would drop few spare
leaves as he passed our doormany shoemaker would
hk Of the bare scholar pattering through the
let and snow, and many grocer, ia gratitude for his
increasing prosperity, would let always find little
rice meal in barrc1a little molasses in our jug.
II would be ungrateful in us not to annde TO many
kind neighbors who have already given coal, and
dresses and provisions; above ALL to butcher, who
has sent a weekly donation Of meat since the conf
mcncen,en of abors. Among his worthy fraternity
rany sure viii be found TO initiate his example,
when once our pressing wants are brought 70 their
notice.
In conclusions allow to address word TO those
who cannot, will not give: Spare at least the
cuse Of hard times hard for you, think, OIL think
how much harder for the suffering and neglected poorn
this coming winter.
FOURTH WARD INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL
| On the day Of December 8, Of the year now past
in tie basement Of the Mariners Chapel, in Rccse