Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-11-08
HISTORY OF sELLrylEw

Lewis and Clark, of the United States
Army, as early as the year 1904. This
expedition was sent out TO explore The vast
scope OF country lying between the Ms
sissippi and the Pacific ocean, under the
dtrsc.iono of President Jefferson.
These gcntlemcn were SO highly pleased
with the location and scenery OF this
place in its primitive day, fifty years ago.
that they concluded to halt for u few days
for the purpose of extending their obscr-
v%ations. and Of holding a counsel with the
Missouri Indians. then living near this
pace. In the year 1905, a wealthy Span.
lsh gentleman by the name Of Manuel
Lesa, in company with an exploring parry;
visited this place, and as he assembled the
elevation near where the town is now To-
Gated, and glanced over the landscape, he
exclaimed 4" Beileyiew ii. e.-beau-
iful view. This gentleman after remain
ing few days, became so delighted with
the country that he concluded 20 build
himself a house, and make his stay per-
mancn,.
Soon after this time the American Fur
Company consisting Of John Jacab Astor .
Of New York, Pierre Chouteou, and 9TH
crs Of St. Louis, established a trading
post at this place; which has Ibeen kept
up from that day 20 this, and is now in
tic hands Of Col. p. A. Sarpy, a man Of
indominable cnergy-which quality, com
bined with remarkable shrewdncss and
perseverance, has enabled him to triumph
over the Priyation and hardships that beset
the life Of an early pioneer, and 10 over
come the obstacles that intcrpose them
selves against his progress 10 wealth and
distinction. He has journied extensively
among The different Indian nations, on both
sides Of the Rocky Mountains, and become
intimately acquainted with Indian charac-
ter and customs, and acquired an influence
over Indian tribes, seldom equaled by
white men since the days OF William
Penn.
In the year 1929, the United States
Government established am Indian Agency
at this place, styled The Council Bluff.
Indian Agency" which is still continued.
The present incumbent Of the Office, Mai.
George Hepner, is now absent on a visit
10 the lowoy river country, seeking a To-
Gallon for the settlement Of the Omaha
Indians. In the year 1915, the Rev.
Edmond Mckinney and family came to
Belleview for the purpose Of establish
ing a Mission, for the Oioe aud Omalu
Indians. Mr.. Mckinney came into Tie
country before any provision whatever
had been made for The accommodation O.
a mission family. At first he could get
no other accommodations than such as an
open porch belonging TO the Agency
house afforded. After having settled his
family in the porch, Mr.. Mckinney pro-
ceeded TO build small log house, abolt
II by "a feet, where he lived The first
winter after his arrival. In the summer
Of 1917, Hon. Walter Lowry, Secretary
of the Presbyterian Board Of Foreign
Missions, came 30 see the country and 10
acquaini himself with the character and
wants Of tie Indians. Their condition
excited his sympathy, and finding a mis-
sionary already on the ground, concluded
to adopt the mission, and accordingly gave
orders for the erection Of a building suf-
fcent large 10 accommodate seventy five
scholars with the teachers and fanatics
belonging TO the institution. This mis-
sion is still in operation, and under the
charge Of an experienced missionary, the
Rev. VIM. Hamilton, formerly of tie
lows Mission.