The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1855-03-09
From Nebraska Territory,
OMAHA CRY, n. r., Feb. G. 1s55


cernlnS an anticipated descent of the Sioux
Indians upon the whites in this vicinity
But few miles above this runner has lust
Informed lis band of 500 or more warriors
were encamped, who state their intention
to make peace with the Omaha Indians,
with whom they have long been at war.
For some time past it has been their desire
to aveigc the death of Old Bear, one of their
prominent chiefs, killed ut the Fort Laramie
massacre. They furthermore state their
desire to band with all the Indians on the
frontier I" sweep the Whites from their hun
ting grounds. They are strong enough of
themselves to drive all the settlers Of the
Territory across the Missouri. do not an
prchend much danger, yet would not mind
a free fight" by daylight. The Sioux In
dams are opposed to our government, though
they have for some time been friendly with
the whites. They are the largest and most
warllke race upon the frontier, and can mus
ter their warriors by thousands upon the
war path. A few nights since the Cav In
dIans form Kansas made a descent upon the
Omaha Indian village, short distance be-
low here, killed one brave, and stole some
elevn horses. Both have agreed to take
immediate steps to organize two companies
OF mounted rangers of frontcrsmcn, we'll
armed, to fight the Indians, if needs be.
Both branches of the Senatorial lecisla-
ture proceed quite slowly with their busi-
ness. a general disposition seems to pre-
vail the body TO protract it in order to gain
an extra session. We need Governor lard
here very much. The acting Governor, fear
ing he might not sanction his ideas in regard
to the capitol location, has assisted to hurry
the question forward, and both Houses Il
few days since located it upon marshy
piece Of ground some three miles to the
northward of this.
by majority Of three, to-day, resolutions
commendatory Of the course of Acting G. oy-
crnor Cumming passed the House.
Embryo town sites arc springing up all over
the country. Amongst the most prominent
upon the docket, however, are Nebraska
city, Platlsmouth, Sullivan, this place, St.
Cali '-'un, cakinah and Eontonclie. Lots
III IL these places are selling rapidly.
HE legislative body here, although pos
sess'ng nearly all the requisites for good
and efficient body OF men, are stringly found
OF interesting displays of Buncolnb. Nine
tentlis of the resolutions, acts, &c, offered
and read, ,!pcrtain directly thithcrward.
During the past month, large speculations
out Of clams have been made around this
point. y few days since one of about three
hundred and twenty acres, sold for $4,000;
another for $4,000, &c. ..-
The first session of the Supreme Court
of Nebraska meets here on next Monday.
There is, however, nothing to do but admit
IL few attorneys, and by the way, the country
is full of them. The Judges, with the ex-
ception of Judge Bradley, of Indiana, are
NIL here
Rev. Dr.. MAsoN.-Tl,c great Dr. Ma
son, in his day the most eloquent of preach
ers in the city Of New y ork, was in the lab
it Of walking every morning down the
street to Washington Market. 4 certain
lawyer, of no less celebrity in his line, was
wont TO take the same walk, but being ear
lier than the Doctor, usually came up the
street as the cparson went down. One morn
ing deep snow was on the ground, and
single path only was beaten by the few who
had been out before them. The tso gentle
men had often met in their walks, but never
in private, and had not even a speaking ac-
qnalntance. Now they met face to face,
and the morning being cold, and neither. Of
them in good hunior, they stood waiting
the one for the other to give way by step
ping out into the snow. Presently the stall
wart divine moved a step toward the wall;
the lawyer came up to pass the Doctor re.
turned too suddenly, and bringing his shoul-
| der into contact with tho lawyers's timed
him into the gutter. The discounted law
yer picked himself up, and, as he brushed
off the snow, very coldly: remarked:
"You belong to the Church militant, i
should think" Il - ~ - -
"Ay," said the Doctor, as he strobe on
ward, ".and to the Church TRIUMPHANT too"
| This was not .ery. amiable~ in the rever
end gentleman, certainly; and he was mot
SO well 'reputed for the softer graces as for
pulpit eloqnence,,syin which he was without
aspeer. One Of his members left his church
/ and became attached to one or the other
congregations in this city. = He had been
absent moro than q year, when lie chanced
!, TO meet the Doctorin the stree, and attempt-
led to make an apology for having left. Said
bbe: ~ y: y go q -+'5:;s, ~
! II suppose You have missed me from your
Church tbsy year past = . - 3si..';':fss S
NO, ! have no, replied the: Docto very
i grufiiy. g 49, 8.
1sS j hayefound an easiissr: iis road to heas-
len than the one you preach ? s,s3 s
4 easier foad, is it 8 but ,yoh' u have q he'll
l Of d tol 80 pay /. ssid the Doctor, as he
afid left fi6 fit am