Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1855-03-28
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This place was made choice Of on oe- q
count Of is natural advantages and beau p
", more than fifty years ago, ondhos been
occupied by white men from That day 10
this. Seycrul trading houses, an Indian
Agency, and Mission, have been eslab- e
hshied here within that time, some Of o
which are stHl in existence. The council
fire Of different Indian tribes has been 4
burning with mdiminished lusture on this i
chosen spot for centuries prsi. These {
fires are now being e~xtinguished by the I
incoming tide of civilization and refine
men. The dark theater Of heather life
Is beginning 10 be Illuminated by the light
of civilization and christianity. The reign
Of darkness, ignorance, superstition and
violence, il about TO take its departure,
We hope, never to return.
We have no hesitation in saying that
for the convenience Of its location, tie
extent and beauty Of its prospect and
scenery, BeIleyuestands unriyalied among
the innumersble town, or city sites Of
Nebraska or elsewhere, in the western
world.
A portion Of this grand and beautiful site
Is owned by the Presbyterian Board OF
Foreign Missions, now in the care Of the
Rev. WIN. Hamilton. This grant was
pen 7e = in consideration of e1-
s25. eco or $4,000. n~aAPtBi:s' 0o :
Ged BY the Board to lay off helr Porif5n
of the size into town lots, and expose il
for sale, The entire walls Of which are 10
be des Died 10 educational and religious
purposes. A plan OF the town has been
adopted, and the survey is to be com
menced soon by w. Baruum OF this place.
The Mission grant consisting Of one sec
ton Of land, is located OIL The Northern
portion Of the magnificent plateau, stretch
ing along The mighty Missouri from the
Pupiilon on the south = the %rayinss and
bluas on the North, a distance Of four
niles, aud within half mile Of the river.
Adjoining the Mission reservation Oh
the East, South and West, lie Bellevue
association are laying out a town The
direction Of the Missourian and the Papillon.
The Association have received a charter
from the Territorial Legislature, giving
them the privileges and immuniues OF q
city government. The town is 10 be
about four miles in length by two in
breadth.
Bod parties have had the best artists
that could be procured, engaged in execu-
iing plans for their portions Of the site.
which are now completed, and will soon
make their appearance in photographic
prints and be spread before the public
We do not propose to give a description
Of these elegant designs at preseni-sui,
lice ii 10 say, they cover the most eligible
end beautiful site which we have seen il
any country, and which we believe to b
unsurpassed anywhere in Nebraska.
The first white settlement made il
Nebraska was made here. Tie frs
merchant settled here. The first news
paper printed in Nebraska was printed il
BELLEVUE.
The vie spectators that undertook t
locate the Capitol Of Nebraska tried to bul
this site for the purpose Of locating i
here. They we're unwilling to pay The
price set upon it, and the Capitol was
taken 10 a place having no historic inter
est, and comparatively no natural charms
or adyantages-simply because they coule
make a better bargain with the specula-
tors in that place than they could here.
Bellevue although defeated now, vii
win the prize in the end. Her natura
advantages cannot be lied down or legisla
Ted away. The God Of nature has place,
Il near The Great Platte and the Missouri
rivers-guaranieed her the convenience
they afford, and set tie great sigHef o
beauty and grandure upon her brow.