The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-01-06


PROCLAMATION.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, I
NEBRASKA TERRITORY, Dec. 20, 1854
Whereas by the act organizing the Territory Of Ne
braska, II is made the duty Of the Governor of said
Territory to determine and TX the time place where
the first session Of the Legislative Assembly shall
vernon Of Nebraska Territory have this proca
nation, converting said Legislative Assembly at Omaha
ety. n.. Tito ON rssa the * % day
Gil and House Of Representatives OF the Legislative As
sembiy Of this Territory win meet in accordance with
this proclamation, at said Omaha city in the building
designated for the purpose Tuesday morning. Janu.
airy TO- 1855, at ten O'Clock and all Legislative proceed
Omaha city during the first session Of said Territorial
Assembly; it being hereby made public that the time OF
converting said legislature Is changed from January the
eighth indicated in previous notice. to January the
sixteenth aforesaid.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand
Done at Omaha city this 10th aay Of Deccmoer, the
year Of Lord one thousand eight hundred and fty
seventy eighth, and Of this Territory the first:
THOMAS ID. Cunning,
Acting Governor Of the Territory OF Nsbraska.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
NEBRASKA TERRITORY Dec 20, 1854.
Public notice Is hereby given that for the purpose Of
administering justice in the Territory Of Nebraska,
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designated for the several counties and that the
pensaton Of said officers will be by fees corresponding
TO the schedule Of fees instituted in the Code OF the
State OF Iowa. And II Is Furthermore made public by
This proclamation, that in pursuance Of the organic
law three judicial districts have been constituted aud
for the Territory OF Nebra ska in each Of which dis.
trct court win be held. Hon. Fenner Ferguson, Chief
Justice Of the Supreme Court hereby assigned to the
first judicial district embracing the counties OF Douglas
and Dodge; Hon. Edward X. Hardin, Assistant Justice
Supreme Court, to the md. Judicial district, en-
bracng all that portion u the Territory lying south OF
the Platte river; and Hon James Bradley, Assistant
Justice Supreme Court to the third judicial district,
embracing the counties Of Washington and Burt.
term OF the Supreme Court will be hell at the seat Of
government, commencing the third Monday In Feb
ruary next term Of the District Court win be held
in the first judicial district, at Belevew, Douglas
county, com nsncng the second Monday in March
next the second judicial district at Nebraska City,
Pierce county, commencing on the third Monday IN
Florence Washington county, commencing on the frst
Monday In April next; and thereafter the times and
places Of holding said courts will be regulated by the
General Assembly THOMAS b. Cunning,
Acting Governor Of the Territory of Nebraska.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
NEBRASKA TERRITORY, Dec %, 1854
Whereas different tribes OF Indians within the limits
Of this Territory, have made manifest their purpose 10
commit hosties upon the pioneers OF Nebraska some
OF them openly threatening 10 root out the frontier set
Elements and whereas, bands Of said tribes have
committed frequent depreda upon parties Of emf
grants 10 Utah. Oregon and California, during the past
season, and have threatened to renew their attacks in
the coming spring; and whereas the gifts OF the gov
eminent seem only to stimulate their reachery and aui
Eos, therefore, as protection to the pioneers who
have settled upon the outskirts OF Territory and
guarantee Of security to emigrants during the COM
ing season, !, Thomas b. Cunning, Acting Governor OF
Nebraska, have issued this my proclamation, recon
TIER respective neighborhoois into volunteer compa
MES constituting in all two regiments, north and
south Of the river Platte. Said companies win elect
their officers the regimental officers being commits
stoned by the Commander In Chief Said companies
recommended TO Keep such arms and ammunition ss
also in the frontier sstiemsnss to establish night sent
nes and 10 provide block houses for shelter Ia Of
attack, until word can be sent TO other companies.
II is expressly epoined that thee companies not
TO force In invading pursuing hostile tribes but
only In self defence, and then longer than may be
necessary; but express Is u be Immediately de-
spatched to headquartes at the seat Of government
whence reinforcemsnts will Be sent to punish the in
In carrying out these necessary measures OF self.
defence and OF protection OF white settlers and friendly
Indians from robbery and murder by roaming bands OF
ousiy cooperste-so that should the general govern
ment fall 70 grant our just petition for sufficient mum
prov. ,bsm.eyes capable defence OF those Who come
among US as emirants or actual settlers.
In pursuance Of this proclamation have this day ap
Colonel Lieutenant Colonel one Major and one Ad
jutant, for each regiment. THOMAS b Cunning,
Acting Governor Of Nebraska.
NuLLIFrcArIox PRorosED IN MASSACHUSETTS,
petition going round for signatures In Boston, ask
ing the Legislature Of Massachusetts, 70 declare any
person assisting in the enforcement Of the fugitive slave
law to be forever incapable OF serving juror
nsrited disgrace By pardon and for law 70 punish
By nne and imprsonmsnt person holding ONCE who
shall assist In the enforcement OF the oous law any
claimant alder and abettor Of such claimant, who
shall attempt alleged slave from the State
without his first having had . jury trial
BUSINESS PRosPEcrs IN CHARLESTON, 8. c.
It's cheering 10 witness the indications however slight
Of returning confidence 10 the business community The
advicss from New York give hope that the pressure
there has reached It's eliminating pont and st home
the evidences shenng that have passed the
that sSsy have Ss.n ao.s and ss
amount thus Distributed will be available 10
tent In relieving the strngcncy which has prevailed Ia
monetary AFFAIRS Al evidence OF tbs turning OF the
tide We may allude 10 the fact that thursday last
bills ON produce net having more than thirty days 70
run to large amount, discounted st tbs Bank of
Charleston and exchange on Northern elites placed
~ par. Tits judcicus movsmsnt ve are psassd 10
learn has beso geas.siy fsllcved By The other haaks