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II "a lawyer" said Lord Brougham
in faetious mood, ais learned gentle
man who rescues your estate from your
enemies and keeps il himself"
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B. TZSCHCCK,

Typographical Engineer, tenders his profess
sional services 70 the citizens Of s. Mary and
vicinity as Surveyor and Engineer in all itsva-
feties. Office 10 p. A. Sarpy's store, corner Of
Gregory street aug3l-ly
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ilers' as they are generally unhe althy
though the slopes Of the hills Immediately
adjacent are entirely heal hy.
These valleys are generally well wood.
ed, and the timber extends up all of the
tributaries and prairie hollow. The tol S
Of the ridges are always destitute Of Tim
bcr
From fifty 10 one hundred miles back
from the Missouri, the prairie and timber
and alternate in belts Of from one 10 five
miles wide, the timber land being less than
one-fourth Of the extent Of the prairie.
Beyond these distances, timber is only
found along the large streams, and finally
-isappsasa % fram two 10 ihree hundred
miles back. The extreme noftliern bran-
ches Of the Missouri and The western ex-
iromiiy Of the Platte and Arkansas, where
they reach the mountains, are abounded
fine forests Of pine, which will 10 doubt
at an early day, be brought down these
streams 10 supply the necessary quantity
Of lumber.
At present the supply of pine lumber
for the country along the Missouri, as
well as the Mississippi, is wholly obtain I'd
from Wisconsin and Minnesota.
The limbar which has been spoken Of
as found along the tributaries Of the Mis-
souri,, is cottonwood, oak, hickory, and
occasionally some fine black walnut.
Timber, however, is not required
through that country for fuel, for coal is
found almost everywhere of good quality
and ngreai abundance.
The largest coal bosom in the world ex-
tends 10 this region; it embraces a portion
Of western Indiana, half of Illinois, Mis-
souri, and Iowa, and extends for fifty miles
or more into Kansas and Nebraska.
The extraordinary fertility of the soil
for fifty miles on each side of the Missouri
river would render fair and Just account
appear tn be almost fabulous, and / would
hesitate about repeating the well attested
statements which have been made TO me
in regard 70 the produce Of the land in
Missouri (and tbs eastern
portions OF Kansas and Nebraska, are said
10 be, and must be Of equal fertili'y)
The State Gcologist OF Missouri Pro- I
fessor Swallow,) recently informed me
that be had raced roots TO the depth OF 4
more than twenty feet below the surface,
and in a recent report on this subject he
states as the result of careful measure
ment, that the soil in the Northwestern
Missouri, Wa fourteen feet deep.
will close the resent commune; ton
with few extracts fro" reports which
have been made by our govel..ent Off
GERS, and others, as they are given in
Hale's work. Major Cross says: The
whole divide between the Kansas and the
Platte for two hundred and fifty miles
back from the Missouri, is soil OF loan
mixed with gravel, delightful to till, ana
yielding heavy crops
Rev. Mr.. Parker, who crossed it in
1885, says: mo country could be more
inviting to the farmer with only one eI-
ceplion, the want OF woodland" ="
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G.. w. WALLACE,

Physician and Surgeon, respectfully tenders
his professional services 10 the citizens of 81.
Mary and vicinity. Office two miles north
wesi Of 81. Mary, on the Musquito creek.
aug Silly.
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W . hs l.NArlsinf1t
EGOTIATOR, Collector, General Land
~ Agent. Counsellor at Law, &c, &C.
BellevicN, Nebraska.
Having an experience of ~ years id the Ter
ritory, win pay prompt attention TO sll com
nunications, post paid, IN regard To the Ter
Titorv. &c, sc.
~ Office near the Government build ny,
and ~ rear Of p. A. Sarpy's banking house.
Belleyicw City, Nebraska. July -, 1884.
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@. b. WATSON.

Conyeyaneef, Notary Public, and Surveys
oa,ce al tbe Store Of Greene, Kinney, a Cd
ST. Mary, Mills co., Iowa. Aug. 2, '54-
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&. T.. WATSON,
Land Agent, Surveyor and Engineer, Belle
lew, Nebraska. ni-ly
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
BELLEvIEw.


7, IT, Ut \ ID
Has opened boarding house At Bclleyicw,
for the accommodation Of regular hoarders and
occasional visitors, who, he will take pleasure
in making ~ comfortable as lies in his power
Belle,lew. Nebraska oct %, "a
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sr MARY

GEORGE HEPNER,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law, 81. Mary,
Mills Comfy, Iowa. aug ally
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LATEST MAIL NEWS.
From the Tribune's Correspondent.
PROPOSITION TO CEpE SITKA TO THE nm
TED STATES

PARIS, Monday, July Ia. 1854.
Some curious and important intelligence viii -
officially 70 Washington by the steamer indiana
which lesves Havre on Sunday NJ xt for Nav YorL
This Intelligence relates TO new movements which
Russia 10 about to make and to some important pro.
positions which she desires hrousht to the attention
81 the American Government. These proposi,ions
entirely neutral a. regards the present war being
Questions that might be consider 10 time of
As well as new. A gentleman, formerly resident in
the nied States late Conseiler de Cour of the En-
peIof OF Russia has left his position the person
OF the Grand Duke Constantine, to so to Washington
iemporsniy a. special messenger to the United
States Government.
The strong sympathy, amounting even 10 love,
which this Court of Russia manifesto toward the
United States at this moment opens the way for
Fotatona with that Power, on matters disconnected
with the war which may never again. Russi.
desires American sympathy; she has need of Amer-
csa money; aud strong hatred has lately spruns
M against England that she win sacrifice much of her
Personal interests to rrtate tina. power and to Grin
rIe her American soil.
There is without doubt therefore, n proposition on
its way to Washington, having in view the cession OF
important territory TO the United States for money
consideration, as well propositions for the promo
ton and extension of commercial relations between
the two countries Russia is making preparations for
ter years war, scsle of gnitude which must
more or less cripple her finances notwithstanding he
extraordinary resources, and money fiend such as
America will be almost in6ispe usabie to her The
crisis through which she will have to pass will com.
rel her 10 make any sacrifice almost which may be
demanded to secure such friend; and If she can BY
.-3ing territory secure sympathy and money and al
same time thrust thorn into the side of Eng
laud, she will readily do il
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ATTEMPTED MURDER

We understand a most cold bloeded attempt was
made few evenings since. by q negro, to take the
lite OF Mr.. Furgerson, living short distance over
the rive. IN Amherst.
The following are the particulars detailed to u.s.
whether accurate CT not we cannotsay:
The person upon whose II e the attempt was u.ad e.
Uncovered that several depredstions had bsen com
rr.ttsd on his potsto patch, ana he suspected gro
who Yves in his service, either hired belonging 20
him. of being guilty, ana chsrsea him with the of.
fence. Tbs negro denied the charge, but after
wards became uneasy, for fear il would be proved
upon him. aid determined, in connection with other
negroes who had pa.ticps with him in the theft
20 xiii Fursersou.
They accordingly employed another negro to com.
rit the act. He prepared himself with scYthe
blade, and cones aled himself behind Ii tree in the
woods about dark where he knew MIR r. had to ps "a
When he came up the negro struck at him with tt g
blade, which fortunately hit a large key, some but
tons, &c, and broke the force of the blow as to
prevent il from doing much damage. Mr. Furgerson
fortunately had with him axe. and rushed upon
the negro. who took safety in flight.
We learn that several CT the negroes have been
arrested, and that the others still being searched
for.
1.-THE above are the true particulars it cold
hoOded and yilainous an attempt at murder as ever
was made, and the guilty ones will doubtless paw
dea " for it-LvBch I-irg
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ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER ISABELLA.
TER FROM HAVANA

CHARLESTON, July 25.-The steamer Isabel Capt
RObbins, arrived to-day. She left Havana on the
morning Of tie I'D, and Key West the same eve
ming.
GA Sunday evening P. Meyer, a passenger, fell
overheard and was drowned.
The Isabel brir IS political news from Havana
The ravages OF the vomito were dreadful Que of
seventy passengers arrived in the last Spanish
mail steamer, scarcely three weeks since, but twelve
arc living.
mid form of cholera has appeared at Sagua La
Giaude.
The Spanish war steamers Isabella Seguuda. and
the Ulloa, left Havana the eve ming of the 10Th
the former having a coasting schooner in tow re-
ported expedition to catch savers but cores
pondsnt has sscertaned that her destination was Por.
to Rico.
the remains of Admiral Duquesne were shipped
privately the 18th inst board the French Iner.
chant ship Clementin, for France
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-07-27
PLUM BING.
BATH TUBS, SHOWERS, STATIONARY
WASHSTANDS, WATER CLOSETS.
HVnD III 10 ID A Mo- e..

III DhAOAlC hAmC, &C.
HNHE subscriber has obtained, in the city
l. of New York, the services of the best Pumbe RS
in the United States, and is prepared, with an
extensive stock of superior material, to execute in
the very best manner and with dispatch. all kinds of
work pertaining to this line of business
BATH TUBS oflesd, copper, iron tin.
Every description of WATER CLOSETS, WASH.
STANDS
Copper and Iron BOILERS
Brass and Iron Lift and Force PUMPS.
SHOWERS for hot and cold water put up to or.
der, and warranted TO work well
Hanson's improved, balance valve HYDRAULIC
RAM put up to order in any pant of the State This
Ram is sad to be the best in the United States and
will raise water to elevation of at least fifty per
cent. greater than any other process with the same
head and supply of water.
Having, at an extra expense, obtained the best
workmen, and laid in a stock of the most superior
materials, feel warranted in saying | will do as
good work as any establishment ia the Union and ON
reasonable terms
Persons in want of work in this line are invited to
call before closing their contracts
Particular attention is called and superior
specimen ofPlanshed Timed Copper BATH TUB,
now all the rage.
Orders from any part of the country promptly at
tended to. PAUL BARGAMAN
jy Its 10th ST., near Cary,
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/, i now .,,,ed nm, Prince p..k,ewi,ch Id. oplx

tits now stated that Prince Paskiewitch ives only
wounded In his honor at siiistria-his body Wal
never touched 1t 10 contended that At the time The
Russian mine exploded, II the troops had been or
dercd to charge the Turks through the gap, an cx
cellent oppotunhyiwas offered to carry the place
The Prince did not favor the movement, contrary
to the opinion Of the other officers and h now ap
pears. of the Emperor also, and he has been recall
ed to consult with the Emperor hich means
that he has been banished to his estates.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-07-27
WHAT THE CRITICS SAY.

WHAT THE CRITICS SAY.
Mrs Harlend may henceforth take rank among
the most successful female novests of the United
States-N r. Com. -fdr.
The excellent tone pervadug 1t win make it one of
the most popular fctions of the present yesr.-PhI
Ere. Mail.
The moral of the story is prominent and unexcep
tionable beauty and truth have clasped hands in lie
recital.-Fred Nescs
We take especial pleasure in commencing this ear.
nest. chastely written and exceedingly udicous sto
ry. az one among the brilliant gems that have re.
Gently made their appearance-4fmer Courier Phil
We commend it as among the cleverest novels
that have been wIitten.-PhH. Ere. Bulletin
Possessing far more interest and exhibiting greater
evidence OF talent than any of sur lady writers have
brought out for many day -Godeys Ladys Book
novel OF uncommon excellence. certainly supe-
rior to Virginia novel we recollect ever to have
read -Riclmond Ernmincr.
Alone" 10 a book Of great ment-So Lit Ness
Its written in splendid style, and with no ordinary
Phil. os'' ''''''
The author is certainly lady of uncommon ability.
Traveller ~ s1'"s'',
The book Is full of humor and bears marks of tina.
true genius for whose rake much Is excusabla vs.
can point 20 recent female work a. CONTAINING
passsses thaa "Alone."-Boston Post " si
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-07-27

NOTICE. will offer for sale, on the
IN premises at the hour of IL O'Clock M on the
first day of August if fair if not, the first fair day
following, my plantation in Louisa county, situate
the banks of the South Anna river and five miles
west of Louisa Court House, the Central railroad
containing by old survey SIS acres, be the
or less About three-quarters of the land is cleared
and onequarter in original wood: so of the land
is good river flats There are on the plantation q
good dwelling, corn house, barn, and all the
sarJ offices requisite for the comfort of family,
good apple orchard of about two hundred trees with
sufficient cherry peach, pear and other fruits from
Mr.. Sintons nursery near Richmond.
The land is well watered with never-failing
streams and an excellent spring within 100 yards of
the house. There are two mills within one mile of
the plantation-one near each end for grinding
ting plank &C., meeting house and post office with
in much the same distance. The river abounds with
a variety of fish, and the plantation with abun.
dance of game. The citizens of the neighborhood
respectable, and good neighbors. -
will also offer for sale the same day, cattle,
horses, mules, hogs sheep and farming Implements
house and kitchen furniture. & =
Terms of sale made known ON the day of sale.
Possession given on the LIST day of October or soon
er If required by agreement. Title retained unit
last payment is made, which title is unquestionabl,
good.
The undersigned residing the premises, will
take pleasure in showing the property to any
desireus of viewing the same If sold privately no
tice will be given through the public prints, &c.
RICHD g. COTTO NJ.
Gold Hill, Louisa County, July TO- 1854.
jyI8-t1stAug
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-07-27

ANNEXATION OF THE SANDWICH ISLANDS TO THE
UNITED SrATEs-The San Francisco Evening
Journal gives the following important runlor con.
drmstory of recent reports from Washington "a
private communication from a resident of the
Sandwich Islands conveys the assurance that the
rough draft Of project for the annexation OF the
Sandwich Islands to the American Union has been
sanctioned by King Ksmehameha and his advi.
sers, and will go toward to Washington by the next
mail steamer"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-07-27

ANOTHER CLERGYMAN IN BAD RKrurr.-The
Pottsville Pa papers inform US that the preacher
in charge OF the FIRST Methodist Church of tina,
city has been charged with drunkenness and In.
decently exposing his person to two Young Urls
and that he was compelled to leave the city In or.
der to escape summary punishment He has left
behind him an interesting wife and four children.
Through the hberality of kind friends they have
been provided With means TO return to the tam;,y
OF the deserted wife in England No name l.
given.
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FURTHER PARTICULARS OF THE BON.
RARDMENI OLE SAN HAN


letter in the New York Herald, dated u S. ship
Cyane, San Juan. De Nicaragua, July Is, 1854
says:
The authorities here treated every attempt at an
amicabe adjustment ofthe difficulty with insult and
dlsdaln. 50, on the morning of the 18th we sent
party on shore to capture their arms and ammuni
ton, and issued proclamation giving them twenty
Tour hours 10 come to terms, we would blow ,he
town down. In the meantime the commander of
an English war schooner entered protest ageinst
our proceedings; and Capt. Hons informed him
that be was sorry he must disregard said protest,
but he intended TO carry out his Instructions, and
obey orders at all hazards and that if the demands
were not paid In twcntyfour hours he would com.
nence operations.
On the morning of the 13th the inhabitants of the
town left, and took TO the woods leaving all their
property behind them. At nine o'clock the twenty.
Tour hours having expired hauled abreast of the
towB, and opened fire on it from our starboard
battery, and continued firing several hours, every
shot taking effect we shot away their flag staff and
down came the ensign; but the houses being frame
we could not do much in Jury. therefore we ceased
hrine and sent party on shore TO burn the town,
and In lew hours the whole place was in ruins -
can Juan Is now one heap Of smoking ashes. The
authorities have been taught that our government
WIN not allow her ministers TO be imprisoned with
hnPunity and also that the commander of the
cyahe Is the wrong man to trfe with
neglected to say that the English vessel seeing
we were IN earnest, left in tow OF mail steamer
which had lust arrived. She goes to Port ROYAL Ia
report the fact to the squadron.
Another letter says the demand of Cant IIoll;ps
was for $4,000 indemnify, and that Lieut.. Picker.
ing commanded the party who landed and burned
the town.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1854-07-27

OhItI tL IIUHftIOANE AND LOSS OF LIT Z.
CHICAGO, July 25.-The Chicago Tribune states
that on Thursday last a fearful hurricane visited
Davenport The steamer Ben Campbell had her
pipes blown down, and the steamer Golden Gate
aud Emma Harmon had their entire upper cabins
blown off, were capszed and all are supposed to
be lost.
The store of Messrs Wichenham a. Son was
blown down and nine persons buried in the ruins
Seven were taken out alive and the other two, sup
posed to be females, had not been extricated
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OUTRAGE AND MURDER AT LAUREL, DEL. BY A
NRGRo.-On Thursday evening as William Collins
in company with two others, was in the act of Sc
curing negro, in Little Creek Hundred, near the
town OF LAUREL to deliver him to his master, resid
ing in the State he was knocked down with pestle
and stabbed with bowie knife, causing instant
death. Having also inflicted wounds on the other
two men, the negro effected his escape 1t is thought
the people, who are out In large numbers, will
lynch him If taken ltis ssid that the daughter Of
one of the citizens near Laurel is enciente by this
fellow.
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