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Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-25


Meeting Of the Citizens Of Belle7ie8
a d Vicinity, on the Death Of his
Excelleney, Francis Burt, late Go.
vernon Of Nebraska.
The citizens Of BeIleview and vicinity.
being called upon by the sad loss our ter
ritory s%ustains in the death Of His Excel
ency, Governor BuRr, fcll il their duty.
and due the memory Of the late worthy
Executive, TO express their sympathy for
his family and friends, and set forth 10
the world, the gloom this sudden and I'M
expected visitation Of Providence, has cas-.
over this new territory.
The meeting was organized, By the APP
poiniment Of Cor. p. A. SARpY, presi-
dent, and L. B. KtysEY,, Secretary
On motion, A. w. Holster, II. p. Ben
nett, VI. II. Clark, George IS. HOLSTER
and ID. L. Reed, were selected d commit
lee, 10 draft resolutions expressive OF The
feelings Of the meeting.
The committee, after an absence Of a
few moments, returned with their report.
The Chairman, A. W. HOLSTER, Esq.
presented the resolutions, and made the
following appropriate remarks:
We have TO perform a melancholy duty,
which the loss Of orr beloved Governor,
FRANcIs BURT. imposes upon US. His
character needs no eulogy-his private
virtues, his noble bearing, his frank ex-
preston, his kind heart, his true devotion
to those free Republican principles en-
dorseS by the head of u great nation, and
which are SO vital 10 US, as western men,
stand up an enduring monument, ever to
be respected by US, who during his short
%sojourn here mingled with him. But q few
short days since, yon assembled upon this
ground, with far different feelings. You
then came TO pay your first greeting-to
extend that warm pressure Of fbe hand,
prompted by a still warmer heart, 10 him,
for whom, we, q izens Of this new terri
tory mourn. But We mourn not a alone.
A nation mournS. Does the am .c.iou end
here? No, my frieDds. Lst Us, in imagi-
nation, wander TO his late far of home in
the Sunny South, where p-erchance, al this
moment, his loving companion, who for
years hs shared his joys am sorrows,
and his unconscious orphans ma y be pOT-
traying, in bright expectations, lhe happi-
ness they VIII realizsin their Reunion
with him-hus5and, father aud protector;
then, my friends, in our feelings
picture the effect This win produce so
soon, in sobings and wailings, going to
lhat now happy family, the affection
.hat SO suddenly and 20 unexpectedly, his
oefallen them. w have lost our Rller,
hey have lost forever, a kind and aGec-
donate Father, and she, tie partner Of her
youth.
Al the reception, il befell me 10 return
you, our iamented Governors thanks
for the expression Of confidence AMI res
Pect in thus assembling; he hoping, that a.
days would elaps, ere Lis healA would
permit BIN 20 meet you ia person. Bui
sod, ia us wise Providence, has taken
from as AMI we sholld r~ssiSnelIy
T. bis affecting desperation. l..
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-25
trEAsER z. K. COLLINS BURNED
TwEETY-THREE LIVES LOST.

TWEHTY-THREE LIVES LOST.
Z. X. Collins, from the Saul for Cleve-
land, left Detroit on the oh inst. About
midnight the boat was discovered TO be OH
fire a little below and near the light house
at the mouth Of Madden, and near the
light at the mouth of the river. Before
the boat could be got ashore, she was com
pletely enyeloped in flames, and % per-
sons persisted either in the flames or wa
ter.
The Collins took FIRE on her boiler
deck, and SO rapid was the speed Of the
flames, that the passengers and crew, who
had mos retired, were unable 10 save
anything. except a few articles Of cloth.
ing. She was Immediately headed for the
shore, but was unable TO reach shallow
water before the flames had complete pos
session. After part Of the boat swung
around into the river, and nearly all on
board were driven 10 that part Of The boat,
and were obliged 10 jump into the river.
The Collins came out last October
She cost $l05 oOOj insured for sI3 COO.
She was owned by Capt. Ward.
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-25
COUNTIES SOUTH OF NEBRASKA REYEl

~bEgNl4Eo SONAA W NEDEAokh AAFEL
The Fremont County journal. in speak
ing Of Nebraska City, and adjacent Ter
ritory, very properly proposes 10 name
lhe county embracing that place, Centre.
Our friend o. the Journal, fails 10 desig-
nate the boundaries Of the proposed COIN
ty.
The territory south OF Nebraska river,
and north OF tile fordsih parallel Of north
attitude, Che southern boundary Of our
Territory IN a right liue, VIII be found
about 20 miles, this will give three coun-
Ties fronting upon The Missouri river.
The citizens soulh Of Nebraska river,
propose a county Immediately south OF
lhat river, 10 be called Burt, wjlh The fol-
lowing boundaries, that is: Commencing
at The confluence Of the Nebraska and
Missouri riyers-thence down the main
channel Of tie Missouri river, to Il point
where an extension OF the line west, be-
tween townships G8 and 60, in.ersects the
channel Of said river, thence due west
thence north, to the centre Of Nebraska
river, thence down the main channel, 10
The place Of beginning. This would give
Burt county, II miles front on the Mis-
souri, river; leaving 81 or SO miles below,
10 be divided between Centre and the
county below, which could be called
N maha."
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-25

Eg Maj. Hepuer and suite, accompan-
led BY the Otoe Chiefs, returned from
heir expedition TO the Big Blue river on
Monday, the 23l inst. They represent
The country as beautiful and fertile, well
watered and every way adapted to the
agriculturist. But in consequence OF the
scari,y of timber, the O,oes were unwil-
ling to accept Of the place designated by
The treaty. They require an eNtensidne Of
The Eas ern boundaries four or five mlies,
so as to include the timber they supposed
was included in he treaty.
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-25

UEfTEn STATES Jo0ESAL.-Ihis is a
monthly sheet, Of the largest dimensions, and
hilsd with Ihe choicest reading. J. NJ. EMza-
soS & Co., Publishers, No. /. ,, 5 and 7,
Spruce street, New York. Price Is can't PEI
snngn Esch nsnbsf 10 worth that
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-25

Tue NaosuAL-We bad the pleasure
%. d cal from he Hon. MARS %IzAEn,
Marshal Of the Territory yesterday. The
Marshal has a frank, open, intelligent
couutenance, such os you rrrely see eX-
ccpt among democrats Of the most liberal
stamp.
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-25

Bear THs-We have been presented
with some fine specimens Of the Beet
class, by Samual Alice, Esq, an excellent
farmer Of s.. Mary, Iowa. Two Of them
bslong TO the class denominated M.ngsi
Wurizel, "nich together weighed forty
pounds. The other was he common blood
beet weighing five pounds.
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-25

WAR NEws.-rhe expedition against
sebasiopoI, about the 2oA 81 September.
was to consist Of 10000 French, 20 OOO
British, and 20 600 Turkish soldiers
Nearly 800 ships of al sorts were assem-
bied at Earya, and those still remaining in
ihe B%osphorous were TO repair Immediately
u the same point.
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-25

UEIrEn STATES MAcAnEr.-This is a
larg double colaml monthly Magazine, filed
with excellent reading matter. j. N. EAER-
son & Co., Publishers, No. l,3, 5 and 7, Spruce
street. NsT Yofl Price - psf fanun.
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-25

SrfAMER ISABEL SvSK.-By a private
dispatch received last night, we learn that
this fine steamer which Was heavily laden
for the Missouri river, sunk in sight OF
81. Louis. II IS Thought a large portion
vi her cargo was for some Of our mer-
chants here, and if true, will be q serious
loss, and Inconvenience, particularly at
this season. We dad not hear Of any
lives being ST. Platte Argus.
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-25

We call The attention Of oar readers 90
the proclamation issued by the Acting
Governor Of the Territory relative to the
death Of The late anil deeply lamentcd
Gov. Boar, and the Territorial census.
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-25
GOV. BRIGHAM YOUNG TO BE DEFOszD.

We extract the following from 4 letter
Of the Washington correspondent Of tho
Republican " The Secretary Of War las
made such dispositions as tie inadequate
s,rengh Of tie army will permit, for pro-
feeling the frontiers from lhe hostiiy OF
The Indians. Congress, warned by the
repeated m4sslcres Of The past seasoL,
viii al It's next session probably authorize
the raising Of three new regiments recon-
mended last year. tits only reasonable,
also TO anticipate and provide against tho
Mormon disturbances. Those turbulent
saints will be thrown into an uproar OH
learning, as they will by the next mail
from the States, that their idol, Brigham,
has not been re-appoinied Governor OF
the Territory. His term expires on the
30lh of September, and the President de-
clines TO renew his commission. lie is
high-priest, patriarch, and king over the
community which occupies Utahi and
they will be no Tess excited than he upon
learning the little estimation in which he
is held at the seat Of Government. It's
perfectly well understood here that no
one but a Mormon could live among them
as Governor, unless supported by a mum
Der OF government troops sufficient 10
oyerawe the whole tribe. The Secretary
Of the Territory via be acting Governor
until the appointH sni Of a successor to
Young"
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-25

u We had the pleasure Of forming
Tie acquaintance OF Col. Gilmore. during
our trip 10 Nebraska last week. The
Col. u from Chicago, and purposes set
Ting al Belleyiew, N. T. We consider
him quite an acquisition 10 The Territory,
and wen be much mistaken If he does
not make his mark there. - Fremont
County Journal.
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-25

ES- Emigrrhs by scores, says the
Wupello (Iowa) Inielligencer, with all
he necessary implements for opening
new farms, are pouring through this place,
bound for the rich and beautiful country
Of Western Iowa.
They appear to be in good cireumsian-
ces; TO Judge from their outfit.
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-25

IL Nicholas, Of Russia, il called by
The CiYeassians the Yultare Of the SHOWS
Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-25

Ir The Yellow Fever is sbaling in
be soUh.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-08-12
A Remarkable Spring.

The San Francisco Herald extracts the
following from the unpublished Journal
of Mr.. S. N Carralho, an artist, who
came from Salt Lake to Los Angeles this
season:
May SOth.-We remained at camp .an
day yesterday, and at ten this morning we
were on the road to Cottonwood Springs,
some twenty miles distant, where we will
find water and grass; and then will COM
mence journey over another desert Of
fifty five miles, We followed up this
little stream for about three miles, when
the road turned a little to the right; but
was anxious to see the head Of the stream
for from the appearance of the sur
rounding country, judged it to be very
near. Farley Pratt, several other gentle-
men and myself continued up the stream,
aud after ride of half mile we came to
"a large spring, thirty-fve feet wide and
forty long, surrounded by acacias in full
bloom. We approached through an ope-
ming, and found it to contain the clearest
and most delicious water | ever tasted;
the bottom appeared tn be not more than
two feet from the surface, and to consist
of white sand. Farley Pratt prepared
uItlISCII III q DdtuCS uiiV oOOu uio OOuy III
vided the crystal waters. While | was
considering whether | should go in, l
heard Mr. Pratt calling to me that it was
impossible to sink, the water was so bouy-
ant. hardly believed it, and to be able
to speak certainly, also undressed and
Jumped in. What was my delight and
astonishment to find that all my efforts to
sink were futile. raised my body out Of
the water and suddenly lowered myself,
but bounced upwards as if | had struck
a springing board; walked about the
water up to armpits, just the same as if !
had been walking OH dry land The wa
ter, instead of being about two feet deep,
was over fifteen,-the length Of the longest
test-pole we had along. 1t is positively
impossible for man to sink over his head
in it; the sand on the banks is very fine
and white; the temperature of the water
is 7S Farenheit ! can form no idea as
to the cause of this singular phenomena.
Great Salt Lake also possesses this quail
ty, but this water is perfectly sweet. In
the absence of any other name, | have
called it the Buoyant Spring. | have
never heard 1t spoken Of as possessing
this quality, and should like some one Of
the savants to explain the cause Of buoy
ancy. We ling gered in the spring for
fifteen minutes, then we dressed and re-
sumed our ride, highly gratified and de-
lighted with our exploration. l made
drawings of this spot and surrounding
mountains.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-08-12

The INDIAN AaENr-~DnrAR1uRE,ro roR
THE TEJoN.-Col. Thomas J. He1!y, tne
newly appointed Superintendent OF Indian
Affairs for California, started on Monday
last for the Tejon in company with Lieut..
Beale. The prolnptness ami despatch
the Colonel has evinced in entering on
the duties of his Office, gives us the as
surance that he lacks none of the energy
that characteristics Lieut.. Beale. AS
gentleman and consistent Democrat, we
have reason to congratulate the: Admins
tration in its happy selection to fill SO i'm
portant an office. AS the Administration
saw fit to make change in this ofhce'
we feel confident could not have chosen
a man better qualified-for honesty anu
humanity are two qualifications indisPen-
sable in dealing between the Red man
and Government. His stay at the 'Ie!on
will be a short one, owing to his having
to return to the north, in order to select
reservation in that region, where ne IN
tends putting in crops on the same OASIS
and plan adopted by Mr.? Beale.
Los .angeles Star.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-08-12
rs. c. J. HILLY
Iowa Hill
Mills s. Hillycr,

Mills & HiIIycr,
Attorneys and CounsellOrS at Law,
WILL attend punctually to all business in
trusted to them
Office at Auburn, in the ''Excelsior," next
door to the 'remple'-at Yankee Jim's, two
doors above the "Golden Gate "
Auburn March 25th, '54 --n28 my
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-08-12
ATTEMPT TO SINK THE STEAMER Con-

ATTEMPT TO SINK THE STEAMER Con-
TEs Those on board the Nicaragua
Lines steamer Cortes discovered, at an
early hour yesterday morning that she
was rapidly filling with water. The wells
were at once sounded, and it was dis
covered that the ship had five feet water
in her hold The pumps were rugged,
and Immediately set to work, but were
found Insufficient to cear her. In the
mean while the steam pump of the Sauce
Ito Water Company was put into opera
ton, and the ship soon relieved, when 1t
was discovered that some unutterable
scoundreI had, during the night previous,
opened the supply pipes to the boiler
the hand plate holes of which being open,
permitted the water to escape into the
hold. The damage done to- the fixtures
of the cabin and the provisions is conside-
rabIe; but the slip herself is again in
sound and perfect condition. The rascal
ity of such deed is so great that we can
find no language to do justice TO the occa-
sion. s. F. Sun.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-08-12
ARRIVAL FROM SALT LAKE,-Montgom,

ARRIVAL FROM SALT LAKE,-Montgom,,
ery's train, consisting of ten wagons and
seven hundred head Of cattle, reached
Stockton on Saturday last tfrom Salt Lake,
which place they left ong the 18th May.
Mr.. M. came through, by the Volcano,
route. Grass is reported as very scarce r; {,
after leaving Carson Valley, and cattle
are dying at that place in great numbers:
The cause of the mortality is unknoWn'
consequently no precaution is Of avail: sa:
The above train lost fifty head Of .sft cattie e
since leaving Salt Lake, and the & grssastest sstts
portion Of this number on CarsoHsrvov.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-08-12

I,andlord," said a certain seedy
pedagogue, somewhat given to strong
iibations, II would like a quantum
of spirits, modicum of molasses in
conjunction with a little water-,but
deal largely with the spirits, thou
man of mixtures!
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-08-12
Job Printing.

The Job Office of the HERALD has re-
Gently received large additions, and pa
irons can now have printing done, of all
descriptions, in superior manner: Or
ders from distance must invariably be
accompanied with the money.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-08-12

of the people, is already known. Even
after they met in their own conclave,
they selected men-One of them at least
whom they had been most busy in de-
nouncing to their retainers, and without
reference to whom, save in opposition,
they had been chosen as delegates. They
thus neither regard the expressed will of
the people whom they pretend 10 repre-
sent, nor that of those whom they seek to
use. In this they outdo federalism itself.
In perfect keeking with such conduct is
the federal position they have taken to-
wards the principles of the Nebraska Bill.
Here was a measure, Democratic ~ it's
inception, Democratic in its principles,
and Democratic in it's support 1t recog-
Missed the right of the people to govern
themselves, according to the dictates of
their interests and judgment 1t proposes
neither to legislate slavery into the terri
tories nor out of them, but to leave the
matter with the people thereof, subject
only "to the CONSTITUTION" A PROPOSE
ton so reasonable, it seems to us, could
only be objected to by federalst or
fanatic; and yet against the expressed will
of large majority of democrats, of the
Administration and the popular sovereign
ty, these federalists at heart and demo-
Gratis by profession, openly arrayed them
selves against it. In this particular,
therefore, they are the true embodiments
of federalism in its worst form.
We might enlarge upon the subject, and
show how this federal junto have pervert-
ed popular sentiment in this city, juggled
her citizens out of their rights, and by
system only known TO the initiated, mo-
nopolized to her detriment and ruin, her
places of public trust. We might point
out the schemes they have concocted to
perpetuate, independent of and at the ex
pense of the people, their unholy reign.
But enough has been given for the present
Let the Democracy remember that every
vote cast for the nominees of this faction
will not only he an encouragement to them
to continue their unholy league, but will,
at the same time, he stab at the reputa
tion of Messrs McDougall and Latham
themselves. Both of these gentlemen will
be here one week before the election,
and will promptly withdraw their names
from the canvass. Let every Democrat,
then, set to work in earnest To elect the
only candidates in the field, Messrs. Den
yer, Herbert and Leake, and thus crush
forever the new-fansled junto of Califor-
MIA federalists.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-08-12

lMpc, nrANT DEclsIoN.-A case OF some
inr.ortanc was recently decided at Gin
c,nnati, where banker, holding deposit
of an endorser to IA protested note, or to
note whose maker has become lnsovent,
claimed the deposit as set of against
the note. The court decided that the de-
posit was not liable, but that check IN
ihe hands of a third party for the amount
should have been paid. In Massachusetts
in similar case, the bank was allowed
to retain the deposit as IA set oft.'
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-08-12
DIR. JOHN p. HARPER,

(Of the late firm of Thomas & Harper,)
WILL continue his services to the public
w Office over the Temple Saloon, Auburn,
Placer county.
Feb. 11th, 1854.-my.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-08-12

MCD0UGALL's OPINION OF THE ELEC-
TIoN SCHEME The Times s. Transcript
says: In former articles we have shown
that the bogus faction, in nominating Nc
Dougall and Latham, have openly stultifi
ell themselves, and proclaimed to the
world either their insincerity or unworth-
ness. Both of these gentlemen differ with
them in the most important questions
which have been before Congress, while
the former aided and assisted with all his
influence in defeating the Senatorial Elec-
tion Scheme of last winter. Among a
number of letters upon the subject, we
extract from one addressed to Hon. Philip
Il. Herbert, in December last, which will
show what he thought of the schene.. Of
the schemers we may publish his opinions
at another time:
81 have just been consulting with a
number of Senators about the right OF the
Legislature of, our Slate to elect this win
teri IS a settled quession-no person
elected this winter could take his seat if
the next Legis lature should elect another
person The rule is this The proper
body to elect is the last Legislature next
preceding the commencement OF the term,
and the right of this last Legislature to
elect cannot be taken away either by re
solution or act of preceding Legislature.
81 have been told that they (the cleo
tionists) propose to pass law this session,
fixing the time for election in February
next, assuming that the Governor would
veto any repeal But this game will not
do, for as have stated, it is the right OF
the last Legislature preceding the vacan-
cy, to elect, and this right cannot be either
usmped or defeated BY previous Legis-
lature 1t is matter of organic law,
and is at the foundation of the represen-
tative principle. 1t is the State that has
the right Of representation in tie Senate.
The representative must come as imme-
diately and as freshly from his principal
as the organization of government will
permit. Therefore the law, the neat
precedent Legislature. Otherwise any
one Legislature might assume to fill the
Senatorial Offices for fifty years in ad-
vance"
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-08-12

N E. CARPENTER, Attorney and
". Counselor at Law. Office adjoining
the Bear River Il A. w. & NJ. Co.'s Of
flee, Auburn, Cal. noo my.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-08-12
JAMES n. HALE. H. o. RYEh
Hale, s. RyersOn

A TTORNEYS and Counsellors at Law, Au
n burn and Yankee Jim, Placer county, Cal
Sfornia, will attend punctually to all business
entrusted to them Office at Auburn, one
door above the Sheriff's office. jy23 my
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-08-12
PLACER HE RAID.
Published every Saturday Morning by
TABB MITCHELL.
Atsthe HERALD OFFICE, on Main Street,
opposite the National Hotel.
Advertising.

One square, of 10 lines, and more
than lines, first Insertion, 500
Each subsequent insertion, 1,5O
For half square Of five lines or less, 100
Each subsequent insertion, 100
w-Al legal advertisements must be
accompanied with the CASH, otherwise
they will not be published. This rule
will be strictly adhered to.
The weekly Placer herald., 1854-08-12

Coon OMEN. - The Nevada Journal
congratulates the people Of that place on
the steady decrease Of gambling in their
midst.
RoADs.-From the Yreka Herald we
learn that the roads in different parts of
the upper counties are being improved.
The Scott Mountain Valley Road has
been made greatly better by the wor' 4
expended upon it,