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Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1856-11-04
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Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1856-11-04
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Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1856-11-04

lad rhereas, Since the foregoing dec
laration was uniformity adopted by our
predecessors in National Conventions,
an. adverse political and religious test has
been secretly organized BY party claim
ing to b. exclusively American, it is pro-
per that the \ merican Democracy sho' d
CLEARLY define its relations thereto, and
:dsylsre its dettFmlned opposition to all
.sefret political societies, by whatever
name they may be called
+ P5e2ttoi. That til. foundation If thie
union Of States having Keen laid in, and
tts prosperity, fezpansiop, aud pre-cni-
at example in free government, built
upon entire freedom i'll matters Of reljg-
ious rcoacerLment, and no respect of per-
son VII regard to rank or place Of birth :
mo party can, justly be deemed national,
fonstItutIonah or in accordance wah ~
di4rican principles, which bases its ex-
rfqsiSe organic ati9N upon religious orip-
lions and accidental birthplace. And
hencs political crusade in the nine
! c@nth century, aud in.the United Statcs
fl America, a esinst Catholics ind for,
ej&n: brrn. is neither justified by th" pas,
j.. t-,t. or III frEuIn mo. pe, y II, = q
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1856-11-04
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hACkEREl..S snPtries article Of the 81
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Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1856-11-04

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The first three weeks, and 2b Gems B. stiste
iof eaah fnntiRnaafe Fof three uIop.Is il
more, a tile foslowi:ly Iatts.
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1856-11-04
VALUABLE .I1ANAWHA BOTTOM
. FARM FOR SALE, @.~

FALI n Bic N[tNAN III DUE IU.N
FARM FOR SALE, .".~
At IIarrey's Western ra., Land Agency
SITUATED about fur miles from
y BUFFALO. tontaining about 600
acres; about one hundred acres Of which
are we'll improved, with a comfortable
hcwed log house. 4 hafgaiil can be had.
4 LS0.-Anotllcr valuable tract Of land
4 for sab. lying and being on Big
Hurricane Greedy Putnam county. con-
tanning $50 acres. which will be sold low
for cash horses b cattle, or on time By
purchaser ,gA;its bond, bearing interest
from dat". 4 10. T.. HARVEY. +
Kanawha Valley star. [volume] (Charleston, Va. [W. Va.]) 1856-1861, 1856-11-04

Brr FALo TANSERy, ron SALE.
4 BARGAIN can be:had in the Tan
n merry situated rimme diately back Of
Buffalo, containing about oneacrs ofland
with a good bark house, bark mill, and
well Of water, dtc. Tho tan house is
somew hat out Of repair. Buffalo ia one
of the best points in Western Virginia
for tannerv. ERO. 7. HARNEY. /
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05

"SoME LOVE TO RoAM."-Before the second
number of our paper was issued, one of those
singular species of the human race" COM
monty called -four printers" stalked into our
sanctum, uttering the familiar words-"how's
work@' We were aStonished at first, but up
on reflection thought nothing strange of the
occurrence. 1t is impossible to hide a printing
Office from one of these ''tramping jours"-
they a0iR find it. Ia a few moments converse
ton, we found the one in question, an old ac-
quaint&nceI he having been "roller boy" for
us, when working "'jour work." a number of
years ago, in Cincinnati. Since that time he
has worked in every State and Territory in the
Union, and yet ION the move" ''Sich is life;;"
especially with -four printers"
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05
pRrs1pEEr1AL NOMINATIONS.

be boiling portion of the American Parry
nominated Mp. BANKS, present Speak
the House Of Representatives, for Presi-
and Cos. JoEzsON, Of Pennsylvania,
Tice President.
le Republican Party have nominated Col.
c. -FREMoNT, for President
have. heard nothing of the Abolition
%ention, but suppose GARRIsox.o or GERR1TT
viii be the candidate of that party.
th four candidates IN the field, the battle
FAX hot. We look for a lively contest
ed as We are-independent, and withou;
1--WE think we can look impaTtially up
movements and sctiOns Of all parties,
Dep our; readers posted in the true state
us.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05
THE FOURTHI

rhe Fourth of.July passed of in the hap
{ manner. The attendance from our own
adjoining counties of this Territory and
sOeH, was large. Good feeling, sOcjability,
nOny and a good time in general" was the
er Of the day. The public exercises were
ditable indeed. The vecalmusie underthe
b~ervision of CAPT. THBRBUR and LADY, was
6ne as any, we ever listened to. The De-
ration Of Independence was read by Mr..
IKE. in a clear, audible and impressive man
Inregard to the DIExER, all that is nee
Nv for us to say, is that "yUECIE BEN
EIrE" presided over getting up and arrang-
the Sdibles. All the deIicacies and sub
stials Of the season weighed'down the tables
Bnf alo meat veuisop,- Barbacued Ok, Roasi
ep, Hogs and Pigs enough to have fed the
uhole Territory. After "doing justice to the
1lles," an hour passed sgreeablyin delivering
ments and responses. Toward the de.
of ths.day the company dispersed, al
ng that it was "gOOd to be here"
DE young folks had been for: some day
ing arrangements for tie Bal. of the sea,
and ID the evening the Beauty and Gal
-" Of our place, RockpOrt and Nemsh;
assembled at M'PHERsoN's HALL, a new
~cOmmodious building, rushed through t
cd pletion, for the occasion. The fiddle
he bow, entered upon the performance o
!, dsvolving upon them in celebrating tn
the merry dance commenced and con
ID until towards the ."wee hours" whel
s tpaired to the large roop below, where! c
81 EHEELEB'had prepared, a supper. Her
mother display Of good things unsurpas
~ any other supper we ever sat down t.
.Ad know. how the. ".wimmin folks" at tn
rs keye House, get up the good things t
The dance "went onP ''until broar
'da ght" and the 'bOys went home with tn
IN the morning" Altogether, it was
Ong to be remembered in BrOwnville.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05

L THEY COKE.-Since our last issue,
families-have taken claims and settled
county. Ali who. come and see this
with the intention of looking ou&hsmes,
. to settle hefe=thsc country only wants
seen to be admired and taken posses
sE
the half starved farmers. East in the
where it requires Is years to get 10
{ land in a proper and easy state of cub
-cOuld but see the ~"faifest portion of
c~reation' out here, waiting only the pillow
ence, to make It surpass the boosted
N Lands,7' the entire. Territory would
in few years. Well, they are begin
End it out.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05

E CoAL-The workmen in digging a
p Col Thompson, within one square of
street, have come to g strata Of a fine
of Stone Coal, 12inches in thickness.
BISON digging the well, is an old "minerv
Us that he has no doubt but that 10 feet
down, Coal can be found in sufficient
ies to PaysweIl to work. As we have
at present for coal only for mechani.
poses, nO'One has. opened Up the coal
ere. THERE'S plenty Of coal anywhere
bis place.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05
KN!cKERBOGKER MAGAZINE.

The number for January, 1856, begins the FoRTY-
SEVENTH VOLUME Of the KNICKERBocKER MAGAZINE.
Since the price Of subscrition has been reduced
from FIVE 10 THREE DOLLARS q year the circulation
Of the KNIcKERBoCKER has been increased more than
i've to one. In many places, ten are sold where was
but one before, and through the year past il has been
steadily increasing. 1t is now offered as cheap as
any Of the Magazines, all things considered. Instead
OF making new and prodigious promises, We submit q
few extracts from notices Of late numbers, which we
might extend to a number Of pages.
OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.
Those who are familiar with the Editors monthly
Gossip" with his readers, have doubtless, with our
selves, admired the perennial source Of its pleasant
wit and Joyfnlness. In this number ~The Gossip"
holds on its way like some fair rivulet glancing and
dancing in tho Sunshine of q May morning. We used
to wonder how Mt. Clark held out, expecting he would
certainly "sney brown" in the coming number; but
this number gives no sign Of Observation-Disclosures
InteHigsacsF, Kaskimgton.
KN1cK is himself, and nobody else, q living fact,
possessing within himself every variety Of fresh,
choice literature, from the ablest, the wittiest, and
most humorous pens Of the times. bwzsrne Union.
The KNtcKERBoeKER has been ana VIII BE- a fact
Of its own; genuine Lying thing, all the more de-
sirable now that the new crop Of magisines, filed
with articles printed from English authors, makes
fresh homie creations more conspicuous and Welcome
NeV YofE ChFSstian Enquirer.
Rev: F. w. SREI TON, Author of Letters from Up
the River, etc., will be q regular contributor.
The best talent in the country viii be enlisted,
and no expense or effort spared, to make the KNIck-
B~BBocKER more than ever deserving Of the irstpo
ton among our original American Magazines.
TERNs.-Three Dollars a year, strictly in advance
there will be no deviation from this condition
Specimen numbers viii be sent gratis, on application,
postpaid.
PosTAGE.-Two cents per number, prepaid ct the
Office where the work is dslivered, quarterly in adj
vance.
All remittanees and all business communication
must be addressed, postpaid, to
SAMUEL HUEST0N,
348. Broadway. New York,
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05
Or MEDICAL BOOKS

Can be supplied here at 20 per cent above pub
fishers prices, We paying all costs and obtaining them
at the shortest notice. Our arrangements embrace
any STANDARD BOOKS printed in the Uni
ted States.
Call and see our stoek-we are new beginners but
win serve our customers to the best Of our ability.
Our prices, we are sure viii be satisfactory.
CRAIG & SANFORD.
Council Bluff, Iowa, June IA, '56-vln2.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05

See the advertisement of D1L1oN& HAWK,
and. HAWK & DILLON, in another column. II
would take your eye" to just "peep in" 81
their ROckport stock; and they do say thai
RAwK & DILLON, at Hemmes Landing, keeI
the largest assortment of goods above St. Louis
Don't take our word; or that Of Others 'but &C
and SEES
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05

TEiP.-FOr the benefit Of some Of
friends who think Nebraska. atoo fan
'@'tis too great an undertakihgto think
'uch aiOurney," we mention this: Mr..
pd Lady, from Miami County O., left
Il 3 O'Clock on the afternoon of Mon
b %, aud took breakfast in Brown.
day the 18th; making che trip in lit.
days.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05

We announced last week the result Of the
county Seat Vote" in AchisOn county Mo.
The Court have ordered the removal of the
Records, Books and Papers from Linden to
ROckpOrt and it has accordingly been 50
done"
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05

We call the special attention of Farmers and
Others who purpose making selections of fruit
trees, to the article on the fourth page, under
the head "Fruit and Fruit Trees of the West"
There is a single article sOOrth yOur vgbOze gears
subscription. Preserve it for reference.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05

We have neglected calling attention to the
advertisements of CAREY, JONES g. Co., and
NUcKOLLs & WHITE, of RockpOrt. We'll, we
don't know that it would have been Of much
use, or now is, as they are so well known. as
keeping fine stocks Of fine goods-taking pleas
ure in showing them, and giving bargains
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05

{ received a number Of letters late.
ninng about our town, county, and
y; the writer's in most instances.
a fear they were imposing upon
Pc" 1t gives US pleasure to answe,
;, and we here publicly announc,
Of our readers in the States, aesir,
such as above mentioned, we vii
give them all in ourspower, if the,
rs,
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05

The trial of Mr.. Kendall, late Post
master at New Orleans, was termi-
mated on the 24th ult., by a verdict of.
acquittal. He was charged with open
~ingletters and abstractin money there
from.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05

A "thousapd thanks" to DARsT of the Ad-
miral for St. Louis papers. OF June Goth. Our
mails have been unusually deficient this week,
and we had almost despaired having any news
for this number.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05
LOOK OUT!

A LII persons are hereby fOrwarned FROM btying
IA the South West fourth of Section %, Township
8, North Range Is, East of the sixth Principal Meri-
dian, in Nemaha county, N. II, now occupied by
ThOs. Heddy; as l have a right. to said claim that is
indisputable. B! B. THOMPSON
BtownYille. July 18th, 1856 YI-n5tf
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05
MASONIC NOTICE.

The Brethren Of Brownville and vicinity
are respectfully invited to participate in tn
procession, public installation &c. at Rockpor
on Saturday July 18th.
By orderof the Lodge.
W. H. DUNBAR, Sec'y.
Rockp6r, July 5, 1856.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05

NEBRASKA WHEAT.--WM. FERGUSON has
handed us a handful Of wheat heads taken
ptorniscuously from his field, which measured
Z inches in length, and contains 112 grains to
the head. Beat this who can.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05

JUICE BENEDICT has taken the NEBRASKA
House." formerly kept by Mr.. Edwards, in
this place. We bespeak for this House a lib
efal patronage.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05

The Boston Traveller states that the
original Fillmore men in Massachu-
sets, are now generally in favor of his
withdrawal, and the union of all the
elements Of opposition to the Admin.
istratiou.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05

Thanks to Mrs. WHEELER, for that dish of
Ice Cream. twas fne-put US in mind of
other days. Had but one objection to fta-to0
cold cold as ice.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05

Mrs. Timothy DAILY of Pittsfeld,, has
just given birth to 8 children, weighing
253 pounds, making four children with
in eighteen months. We trust that
Mr.. Timothy Daley is a gentleman
with a liberal income!
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05

FToRIIL LAws.-We are informed that
%itOrial Printer, d. D. Johnson, placed
Hnds Of the Secretary, on Monday last
passed at the last session of the Ne
legislature. This is per cOntract, and
|ell for the energy, promptness and
qualities Of Mr.. Johnson. Persons
? copies of these Laws can. procure
making application to the Secretary
erritory.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05

RESIGNED We learn from the st. Louis
Republican, that Gov. SHANNON has resigned
his position as Territorial Governor of Kansas.
Resignation took effect, July LIST. What now?
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05

We have had several fine, soaking fains,.'
the past week, which has caused vegetation,
and the Farmers faces to look bright land
cheerful again.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05

JIG. Bushey and his little son, of
Falkland, Shelby county, Ind, were
fatally poisoned last week, by eating
wild parsnips, which they supposed to
be Spikenard.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05
MARRIED,

On Sunday, I'D inst, by JUICE BENEDICT, Mr.
HUGH BAKER and Miss MARY BELLOWS, all OF Brown
vile.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05

rr;,b o1r ro.srt additions, we now have the. most
- In 0Fco IN this Western Country, and
.-ensredto execute lob Work of every descrip-
in the neatest style, and on reasonable terms
cular attention given to Blank and Gard work
br purchased one of Fosters latest improved
Presses. Orders. from q distance viii meet
nrompt attention.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05
prospectus
OF THE.
ASbertiser,

.WGbraska 9ObGrttsfr,
Published weekly at BrOwnviIle,
Nemaha- COuntys N. t.
Its columns will be devoted to the interests Of the
from which it halls. Being a free, independent
sheet-a redressor Of grieHances-an enemy Of pub
lie evils, and q prOmulgator Of public interests, it
will be the receptacle of respectable and well written
communications on all subjects of general interest.
1t will be printed on q mammoth double medium
sheet, of good substantial white paper, makingit'al-
together the largest sheet in the Territory-the ma
terial being new, it win hold q front rank among
the papers Of the Territory in mechanical appear
anee, and win not be surpassed by any j~Ournali in the
States, Of equal size.
The News Department.
In this branch. no pains will be spared in selecting
such intelligence as viii be of the greatest interest
to the location in which it circulates, and every en-
deavor made to insert matters of the very latest
date, up to the hour of going to press. 1t will al
ways have contributors residing at the capital, who
are Interested and influential, and this will enable
US to give the very latest news from that quarter.
To the Ladies.
1t shall always be our aim TO get up a paper which
will amuse, interest and instruct the fairer portion
of our readers. Having the advantage of retaining
a corps of fair contributors to a well established lit
eraRy sheet, we shah be able to make this depart
menb OF our paper, nlBnAy interesting.
The Farmers
Will always find their column filled with matter Of
deep and vital interest to their calling. Only such
articles will be. inserted in this department as shall
be of direct interest, to this portion of our readers.
We have always looked upon the Farmers as the
most beneficial to community at large, ana anything
we can do which will tend to enhance their interests,
ennoble their calling, increase the value of their
property, will be done with pleasure, in hopes Of see
ing them take their stand where they Properly be-
long, in the front rank of intelligent citizens.
Local Department..
As one Of the principal. objects in starting this pa
growing town IN which it is published, we shall en-
deavor, by all means, to assist in giving correct infor-
nation in regard to its facilities, its causes Of pros
tieular pains 10 keep our readers notified Of what is
transporting in our midst.
Reader, will ysu aid us in this enterprise? No ex-
ertions on our part, will be spared, to make the SAD
vERTIsER" all that its most ardent friends may desire.
than diminish the interest that is awakened in its
favor, and it is only necessary to secure. the influence
in its behalf, of those interested in its prosperity and
in the future welfare Of the Territory, to place it on
q sure and lasting foundation.
TERMS.
Notwithstanding the great price Of material, and
the present high rates of living, We will publish the
"ADyERTIsER" at the low rate Of $2,00 per aanum in
advance. ALI letters should be addressed to us OF
BroWnyille, Nemsha, county, Nebraska Territory.
r. w. FURNAS, Publisher.
BroWnville, N. T. June Z, 1856.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05

If you whistle in a printing Office.
and the compositors tell you to whistle
louder, don't you do it.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05
Nebraska House.
Front Street, near Steamboat Landing,
BROWNVILLE, N T.
A. n RENEnICT.

A. j. BENEDICT,
A NNOUNCBS to the public that he has taken the
N above House, formerly kept by T.. Fl. Edwards,
in BrOwnville, N. T; and is now prepared to accomo-
date all who may favor him with their patronage.
A new addition has been built to the house, and ad-
ditions made Of Furniture and Bedding, and all ar
engagements now are such as to render this House
equal TO any il the Territory.
BrownviIle, July 5, 1856. v1-n5tf
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05

Mr.. STOUT's Mail and Express line, runs
between this place and Rockport, every We'd
nesday. and Sunday. ,
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05
ST. JOSEPH
CARRIAGE M~ANUFACTORY.

(N0RNERe Second and Edmond, Composite Market
" Square have on hand and finishing, q fine lot Of
the latest and best styles of Coaches, RockaWays, Ba-
rouches, Buggies and Hacks, and will sell as low as
can be had in st Louis, or elsewhere, and the work
warranted to be made of the best material. Ny TIM
Der | ship from the east, therefore / DO not hesitate
in saying it is the best. Persons wishing to purchase
a carriage Of any kind, will do well to give me cal,
as viii satisfy them that they can do IS Wen with
me as an where else: Orders for any kind Of carriage
promptly attended. Repairing done on short notice,
and satisfactorily. Mr.. G. Cow is authorised to sell
work and receive orders for me in Council Bluffs.
st. Joseph, june IA, SO. l2-tf A. D0LPH.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-07-05
ARcHkh, N T., .
June 18th, 1861
"a M. FrRNAs. $50: !.

1 see that you nave
bonored me by announcing my name in your
paper as agent. I am much pleased with the
numbers I have received. / think il contains
Just such information as we want. hope you
will continue, as you have begun, to give us the
most interesting and useful paper in the Terri
tory; and 1 viii gladly act as agent to increase
the circulation 1t Is calculated to promote the
interest of Southern Nebraska
Before your first number came to hand, !
did not feel disposed to make much effort, lest
I,might be deceived and held responsible for
misrepresentation; but since I have seen it'll
am willing to make an effort to increase. the
circulation of so useful a paper.
/. / hope you will not fail to send us the pa
per every Saturday, regularly. This week we
have failed to get il, and with some of US there
seems to be a vacuum hard TO Gil. If the pa.
per comes regularly, | think Lean get quite a
number of subscribers.
Crops look we'll 10 this county, though the
weather has been quite dry for a few weeksi
but a fire rain has just fallen, which will not
only revive vegetation, but has already revived
the hearts of the farmers. Some beautiful
farms have been opened In Richardson, this
Spring, and manifestation Of thrift and in
dustry may be seen throughout the county,
There is a great deal of good prairie and some
timber lands yet to be taken in this, and Paw.
nee counties; and since the close of the Land
Offices in Iowa, we see travellers here daily
passing ur the country; and I presume they
will continue to. come in still greater numbers
where they can get land-and get it too, fol
$l,25 per acre, instead Of. stopping in lows
and buying lands at second hand and double
price; and we wOuldsay to them, come on al
ye that wish to settle in a rich and healthy
country.