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Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30

We call the attention of travellers to the
card of the PALMER House, Indianapolis, lad.
This popular House, for a time closed, has
been re-opened, under favorable circumstances
and increased energy, under the care Of DIR.
BARBOUR. We notice that our old friend, ].
f. ~CULBERTsoN, has a place in the Office
Those stopping at Indianapolis, will be well
cared for by taking quarters at the Palmer
House.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30

We made a short trip into Pawnee county
few weeks ago, and were pleased to fud at
the close of a wearisome days travel aboard OF
a mule, the "Walrut Grove House." kept by
D. B. THOMPSON, who is prepared to accom-
modate "man and beast" IN true western hos
pitable style. Although Mr.. 7. is keeping
'bach,' he performs the part of landlord, land
lady, stewart, %ostler, &C., in a style altogether
comfortable, agreeable and refreshing. Give
him a call.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30
MICHAEL MCGEE,
Saddle and Harness Maker,
East side of Main, bet. Francis and Felix ST.,
ST. L0SEPH. MO. -

East side of Main, bet. Francis and Felix ST.,
ST. JOSEPH. he.
THANKFUL for past favors, begs leave to inform
j the public, that he has just returned from st.
Louis with as fine an assortment of materials as has
ever been purchased In that market.
His stock consists of a superior a~rtiele'o Skirting
Harness, bride leather, hog, calf, and sheep skins;
fine goat morocco, and a surprisingly beautiful arti-
Gle Of enameled leather of various hues.
He has every variety Of saddle trees, from the real
Mexicana and English, Boards and Grimsley's pat
ent, dOwn to the common fall He has on hand
and will continue to keep saddles, saddle-bags, bri-
dies, martingales, halters, collars, whips of every
quality, whip-lashes, names, traces, spurs, &c. Has
also, coach, buggy, Pennsylvania, yankee, cart and
dray harness.
He has not now, nor will he keep any other than
No l workmen, and his instructions to them are neat
ness and strength. He, therefore, feels no hesitation
in saying that his work viii seldom be equaled, ne
where surpassed.
As small profits and quick sale, is his motto, h,
pledges himself to sell considering the quality d
the article lower than any house west Of the ALE.
gheny Mountains.
Those disposed to suspect him of gassing, have on.
ly.to call to be assured Of theiE mistake.
st. Joseph, August so, 1856. y1n13tf
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30
Constable.

A vote was also taken locating the County
Seat, but no choic0made; there beipg three
points voted for, neither one of which received
a majority of all the votes cast. Table Rock
City received the highest number Of votes,
lacking but one vote necessary to locate the
County Seat. Another vote, we understand
viii be taken on the County Seat question, af-
ter the expiration of 80 days.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30

The Missouri River is now low; boats ex-
peience considerable difficulty in getting CID.
The Boats Of this trade, however, are com
manded by energetic go-ahead officers; and
will go over the sand b1rs, even though CON-
PEELED to unload half their freight below, pass
up with the remainder, unload it above, and
go back for the balance.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30

jim COLEMAN thinks if his melons are not
quite as large as other folks, he'll bet on the
quality. If those he left at this Office are
specimens, we'll bet on both quality and size.
They were crowders and az Hne eating as one
could desire.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30

RELIEF OF THE W1Dow GAY.-In the U.
S. Senate, on the 18th, a petition was present.
ed from MARY GAY, widow of WIN. GAY, late
Indian agent in the Territory Of Kansas, ask
ing that provision be made for her support, in
consequence Of her husband having been muir
dered while in the discharge of his public du-
ty. Il was referred.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30

KASsAs.-At the time of going to press we
have ne news of hostifties, further than given
last week. Considerable excitement prevails
yet. and, as we remarked in our last issue,
we are prepared to hear almost any report from
there.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30

We see that pr. Hoover has completed a
bridge across the Eemaha at his mill, by so
arranging the mill dam that i. can be used for
that purpose; then only requiring IL or Is
feet across the t~ail-race, to be bridged, which
he has done.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30

WiIl.U. s.. Deputy MarshaIls LOAN and
SHARP, and Sheriff McMULLEN, Of Richard
son and Pawnee counties, be kind enough to
furnish Us with the foOsings of their labors, for
publication.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30
Furniture and Upholstery
Of Great Variety.
At the Banner Furniture Ware Rooms of +.
HEATON & TRIMBLE.

On Second Street, Sign of the Chair and Bedstead.
TNHE continued liberal patronage of the citizens of
L St. Joseph, North Western Missouri, Kansas, Ne
braska and Western Iowa, for all of which we feel
thankful, has induced US to increase our facilities for
doing business. Having built last spring, a very
large Mandatory Establishment on Francis street,
and having employed some of the very best workmen
in the Eastern cities, we are now determined not to
be out done by any other Furniture Establishments
the Missouri Valley, in quantity, quality, durability,
styles and prices. Our stock consists in part Of Rose
wood, Walnut and Mahogany Bureaus, marble and
solid tops Of every style; extension, centre, card. din
ing and side table; Book cases, Wash stands, Work
tables and WradrObes, Sofas, divans, ottomans and
f~OOtstools, spring seat parlOr chairs, rocking, nurse,
elizabeth chairs Of every variety. MahogOny, wal
nat, cherry and maple bedsteads of every style and
variety. Spring, hair, moss, cotton and shuck mat
tresses, &c, together with all other articles in our
line, usually kept in a Furniture WarerOom. We
say then to all who may want good Furniture, either
for hotels, parlOrs or bed rooms, give us a call and ex-
anime our work and prices, and we think you will
leave your money here in place of sending it to ST
Louis and getting an inferior article atethe same
price youcan get D good one here at. bf-is- "a
Our motto is the cash system, which win enable us
to sell at smaller profits than ours or any other estab-
lishment can do where the credit system is adopted
n. B, The highest price paid for seasoned Wal
nut and Cherry Lumber.
St Joseph, Aug 80, 1856. vln13tf
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30

IONS resident in this Territory, coming from
portions of the Ststes, often suggest to US
ames of persons in tneir old neighbOrhoOds, who
doubtless become subscribers if they could see
Of the advertiser" We always send a speci-
topy, and persons receiving, viii consider 1t a
alton to become a regular subscriber. Post
and others, feeling sufficient interest tomake
hub, can retain the usual per cent for their
lie.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30

Fresh BEEF.--We have no regular butcher
in Brownville; but when we get tired of "salt
hog all that is necessary is to let GEO. FER-
GusoS know, and he'll find a fat bullock, if its
in the land, and abring it to quarters, . if there
is any such thing il the book" George is
always ready to supply our wants 10 that line.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30

We call the attention of our agricultural
readers TO the prospectus of the Country Gen.
tleman and CultivatOr. We have been a read
er of the Gentlemen for several years, aud
consider it one Of the star agricultural papers.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30

The gentleinanly, %Obliging. ever accommo-
dating polite energetic, enterpriang. good
looking, well behaved, much thought of, al
ways-on- hand -with-favors Clerks Of the Oma-
ha, Emma and Edinburg, have again compel
led US to acknowledge ourselves under obliga-
tons for supplies of late papers. Call at our
Watermelon Saloon, gents, and we'll introduce
you to agreeable friends.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30

onr recent additions, we now have the most
- .Job Office in this Western Country, aud
nared to execute job. Work Of every descrip-
the neatest style, and on reasonable terms
lar attention given to Blank and Card work:
purchased one Of Fosters latest Improved
resses. Orders from a distance viii meet
rompt attention.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30
First Come, First Served.
ONE HUNDRED TOWN LOTS
Donated to actual settlers, In the best town
site on the Missouri river, Nemaha
City, Nemaha County,
KohraSnas Tarrif0rv-

Nebraska I~errlt0rys eva
NTEMAHA CITY, is situated at the junction of the
In Little Nemaha and Missouri rivers, in the most
thickly settled and improved part of the nemaha Val
ley, being the centre Of the county, on the river, 20
miles above st. Joseph, and So miles below Council
Bluffs, and on the Stage thorOughfare from Iowa to
Kansas. The town site is beautifully located on an
elevation Of 81 feet above low water mark, on a level
plain, rolling enough for drainage, but not a hill on
the town site-no unnecessary expenses for grading
Lots or streets. A beautiful Public Square, sic feet
by $50. Two streets 100 feet wide, crossing each
other at right angles, in the centre Of the town; all
other streets are so feet wide; Lots ABBY $50 feet,
with g sixteen foot alley. Ferry is in operation at
this point, the road from which intersects the Bluff
City road through Missouri. Apermanent Landing.
a Saw and Grist Mill now in operation, and a Steam
SawmiH to be in operation by LIST September next. 1t
is Immediately on the Territorial Road from Brown
vile to Archer, where it intersects the Territorial
Road from Oregon, Mo-, to Fort Kearney: a Post Office
a weekly mail, building material, Timber, Stone and
Stonecoal in abundance. The Propriet0rs pledge
themselves to donate Loo lots In the town to actual
settlers, who will erect on a lot, they may select, a
respectable building; within a reasonable time, to be
agreed upon.
For particulars address either the SecrctaryOr Pres
ident, at Nemaha City, Ncmaaa county, Mt.
JER0iE HOOVER. Prest.
E. n. MeO0MAS. Sds'y.
Nemaha City, n. H. Aug. 9, 1856. v1-n1Of
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30

We noticed DR.. HOLIDAY with a huge
musk melon on his shoulders the other day
1--WE expect it grew for the Editor, but was
mis-applied,) which knocked the simmons
weighed 80 pounds, measured 40 inches in
circumference, and IS inches in length.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30
New Hardware Store.
Sign of the MiII Saw.
j FLAYERTY
Importer, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
German, English & French
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.
ST. JOSEPH. MO.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo.
rs NOW receiving and opening the largest and most
il varied assortment of goods in the above line ever
offered in any market west of st. Louis.
My stock embraces a full and complete assortment
Of Cabinet and House Builders Hardware, Mechan-
les tools Of every description, direct from the most
approved manufacturers; agricultural and horticul-
tural tools and Implements. in great variety, eembin-
ing all the recent and useful improvements for the
saving Of a vast amount of labor to the farming com
munity, from whom I respectfully request a careful
examination Of this department of my stock. lam
also exclusive agent for the sale of the celebrated
St. Louis Circular Mill and Cross Cut Saws, which /
win warrant, ard ELL all orders at The factary prices.
Also a large assurtmentl Of Guns, Rides and Pistols.
ITon, Steel, Nails. &e.. Of the best brands: il q word.
my stock is very complete, which, fo9 its quality and
price, / am determined to offer such Inducements as
VIII command a liberal share Of trade from this and
adjoining counties. My arrangements for importing
and agencies for American Hardware Manufacturers
together with a long experience in the general Hard
ware trade, enables me; not only to defy all eompeti-
tion, but has convinced me that the trne pr;peinIe of
trade Is cash sales and small profits.
August so, 1856. vInletf
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30

CAPT. IRA GooDIN, who commands the
prairie boat from Nebraska City to BrOwnville,
~"astonisked the natives" last Saturday with'a
"bfan new" wagon. He is now prepared to
carry passengers in nice style. Patronize him.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30
Land Onice ID BrownriIle.

All persons knowing themselves indebted to us, are
hereby notified that their accounts are due, and must
be Settled Immediately, by Note or Cash: as a settle
ment VIC must have, in order to continue our business.
BIB. & J. DIN. THOMPSON.
Brownville, August 1st, 1856.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30
LOOK QUIZ!

A LII persons are hereby forwarned from buying
IA the South West fourth Of Section %, Township
s. North Range Is East Of the sixth Principal Merit
dian, in Nemaha county, N. T., now occupied by
Thos. Hcddy; as have a right to said claim that is
indisputable. n b. b. THOMPSON.
Brownsville, July 18th, 1856 vl-n5tf
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30
BROWNVILLH
STEAM MILL.

NOELs LAKE, & EMERSON.
1TOVVnU111S, III IT.
n. B. We would respectfully inform tho eiti-
zens Of Nemaha county and adjoining Missouri, that
we have always on hand a large and wen selected
supply Of LUMBER, which we can furnish at IoH-
er rates than any mill in the Territory.
Market prices paid for logs delivered at the yard,
or on the bank of the river.
All orders accompanied with the cash, VIII rectiYe
our immediate attention.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30
CENSUS OF THIS n

3. LAKE, Deputy Z. S. Marshall, having
pleted taking the Census of this county,
permittedps to make extracts from his re-
That it maybe properly appreciated we
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30

90 City has presented, the past week, an
ahiyely appearance. Anumber Of hands
been engaged grading the streets. People
the country, back as fan as so miles. have
in laying IN supplies. The emigration
been large. Hundreds have crossed at
TIERS & BAKERS Ferry. at this place /;
having crossed at Omaha and Nebraska
are here looking for locations both in
and country. In almost every direction
outskirts Of town are to be seen encamp-
Sales in tow property have been
Additions of CAPITAL and population
ZEN large. Our holders of real estate,
think, acting very prudent, in keeping
at moderate rates, within the reach of
There is still room. New comers this
not have the difficulties of those com.
%rctofore, TO contend with. in having to
on supplies from a distance. Our
y has produced a large surplus, and
are moderate.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30

COATES didn't leave any melons at our Office
the past week, consequently, in company with
a number of friends we called on his patch,
during bis absence, and eat and carried away
just 10. Charge 'em up Allen.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30
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Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30

Our "better half " i~nStrncts us to say that
BEN. THOMPSON has the thanks of the swim
folks" for a melon treat, sent to our resi-
deaee.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30

81 PAEvIS, No. 08 Fourth street. between
3utand Vine, Cincinnati.
N. PErTENGILL & Co. New York
S. SwYnER, No. As Chestnut street, Saint
+. MCLUSG, Troy, Ohio.
II. H: DARsT, Tippecanoo, Ohio.
c. MUNGER, CovingtOn, Ky.
ID. KIRK, Archer, Nebraska.
W. PETER, Oregon, No.
hLON & HAWK, RockpOrt, Mo.
hES & WHITE, Nebraska City, n. I.
authorized Agents to solicit Subscription and
isements for the Advertiser, and receive and
for monies thereon.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30

nss year there was ~adefciency in tie num-
bf females above 16 years of age, cores
ling with males; this year the deficiency
so great. Last year the number of fe-
under l6 years Of age was greater than
orresponding age Of the males; this year
sles are ahead.
may b 'allowed the suggestion here, as
! article from Sheriff Coleman's tables.
he above figures are below what they &C
are. In taking the valuation of proper
taxation; or census for regular purposes
We never yet known the reported fig
10 come up to the actual point.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30
!. 0. Of G. 7.

TNHE BrownviIle Lodge, No. 3, Lndependent Order
L Of Good Templars, meets every saturday eve
ming, at Z o'cinek, at Templars' Hall, No. 25, Allan
tic street (Thurburs Block.
Members Of the order visiting the city, are respect
fally invited 10 attend, when eonveninnt; and those
locatingh here, are earnestly solicited to Join the lodge,
as we look for the support Of all friends Of Temper
ance, both male and female.
For information concerning the OrIef, enquirn nf
VIM. ThurbuT Atlantic street, o.. F. Lake. No. q,
Main street. or Richard Brown, corner Of Main and
First street. By order Of the Lodge,
Mrs. c. E. THURBUR, W. CT.
Attest: Fl. p. BUXTON, w. 3.
July %, 1856. vl-nstf
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30

We welcome to our columns a new cores
pondent pHoME,n who we hope to hear from
often.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30

BLANK QUI7 CLAIu DEEDS. AID DECLARE
S-EzzEzSTss ter sale at the Advertiser
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30
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Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30

ELEcTIoNs.-The news we hear from the
several States recently holding elections, is
that Iowa is largely Republican; Arkansas is
reported to have gone the American ticket;
North Carolina is strongly Democratic, and in
Kentucky the Democrats have gained largely.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30

PAwNEE CoUxTY.-On Monday last the
county of Pawnee was organized by the cleo
ton of its officers. as follows:
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30

Our relations with England are in progress
of adjustment, and there does not now SEEM
to be even a remote prospect Of a war in that
quarter.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30

E. u. Me00MAS, Sasy.
Ncmaha City, n. ~ Aug. Q, 1856. v1-n1Otf
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30

BLANKS Of every description, for sale at this
ID Once. leA
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-30

Archer, n. T., July 20, IS56.-no u:Iw.
- BrownviIle Advertiser, Nebraska City News.
Council Bluffs Busle, aud St. Louis Republican Will
please publish four weeks and forward their bills to
this oaiee for payment.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-01

son traitors and Lane traitors, every one should
either danglc in the air, or cease treason and
leave the country.
1t is well known to our citizens that onIy
one week since the Office of this journal was
beset by ten of Lanes men. They were al
armed and they came to take US to some place
where we would be obliged TO retracr oar
expressed opinions concerning their own (self-
proven) worthless characters We did not
retract and we will not rctract neither for
Lane nor for hundreds of the brawling buIles
who follow him over the country, like sunrling
spanielS.
We know we are writing unpleasant truths
We know we are writing against the advice o.
our friends and the threats of our enemies.
But we know that we are doing our duty
Lale's men have snid that they would have
our 'scal p'--lavc said 50 in the presence Of
our own citzens--have said SO time again.
And if Lane or his men or their abcttors
ever find our pen numbcd or our tongue tied
by threats, then they are welcome not only to
our scalp but to our entire corporosity. Until
that time, however, we shall be prepared for
any emergency.
We court no fight, we seek no ARRAY, and
We wish it most distinctly understood that we
shrink from no duty for the SAX" of avoiding
either fights, aflrays or devils. II free speech
is to be Killed ont in Nebraska by Larc 4 Co.
we intend 10 be killed with it, for US long as
We live it hall not die.
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-01
SIIERIFFS SALE.

ne aatc Of Lo,lisirna Justice Chasc's Court. Fifth
Parish Of Em Iaiciaaa. Ward No. -.
Bucknor ~ Stanton VIZ. Charles NJ. Smith,
DY VIRTUE ofa writ of Il. ia. to me directed in
ID the above entitled suit. have seized and will
offer for sale ut the door Of the court house. in said
parish, on the
First Saturday of October, 1856,
at ii O'Clock A. NJ all the right title interest and
claim of the defendant Charles NJ Smith in and to
the ioIlowing described prop rty to wit:
Twenty acres Of land lying and being situated
in said parish, bounded on the North by
the st. Helena Road, East by lands the
owner unknown, South by lands of Mrs.
Stone, and West by Little Sandy Creek.
TERMS OF SALE.
Cash with the benefit of appraisomcnt
august 20, 1856. b. NJ. q. BR ,WN. ShcrO.
ls"Thc above sale is postponed BY consent OF
parties. TO the
First Soinrdoy Of November 1856,
at II O'Clock 4. ".
oct i 1876 y. NJ G.. BROWN sheriff
The Feliciana Democrat. (Clinton, La.) 1855-186?, 1856-11-01

4 nc Dtue ~ JOWS'UHd, I seventh District Court.
Parish V Fast Faiciana No. $3.50.
james W. Boatner, Administrator
VS..
G. II. McFaddcn
D1 VIRTUE of an order of seizure and sale IL.
ID sued by the Honorable Court aforesaid. directed
to the Sheriff of said Parish, will sell at Sheriff Is
sale at the Court House, in said Parish, on the
First Saturday in Novcm' er, 1856,
ut II O'Clock a. n., the following named and descri.
bed property. to wit:
A certain Lot of Ground, or parcel of Land,
in the town of Clinton, being the half of
lot number two ~, in square number seven
G). and one sixth G-6) Of lot number (3),
in said square, with the brick building there
on containing forty (4O) feet front on the
public square, by one hundred and twenty
(l20) feet depth. being the same purchased
by the defendant, g. H. McFaddcn at the
Probate salc.of Elias Boatucr, deceased.
TERMS OF SALE.
Cash. with hic benefit of appraisemcnt
sept ~, 1886 j. NJ. q, BROWN, Sheriff.