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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-06-19
The Ladies Department

Is opened for the reception of ladies' No nstitu
tOn in the Union imparts more thorough interest
ing course in this Department.
In conclusion, we would add that shall put fort h
our hest efforts 10 merit in still more eminent degree
The latiering reception with Will enterprise hae
met and pledge ourselves to impart thorough
practical course Of Mercantile instruction than can
formed at other similar Mercantile Cuere.
Among the many recommendations give the fol
10 ying:
"We the undersigned take pleasure in testying thai
we personally acquainted with Mr.. Granger's ab
ny as an accountant ~ teacher of Book keeping,
which is of the highc fder. He has had great expe
Banking houses, which gives him superior facilities in
mpartng practical knowledge of Book keeping and
a thorough Commercial Education.
II. ALLEN, Ill. D.,
President of Farmers College.
LORIN .8NDREWS,
President Of Kenyon College.
Toynung men who iSi 10 acquire "''usiness edu-
CATION think it affords facilities seldom eqHalred
Mr.. Granger has the quaC alton of thcore; iCa
know ledge and aptness u teaching added to the praCt
cal Counting Room experience and feel confident
eat TadnateS from his college will he fully competent
TO keep the most complicated set of Books.
A. P. STONE. Wholesale and retail Merchant.
J. J. JANNEY, SeC'y Bird of Control, Stale Blk of O.
]. r. PARK, Book Keeper al u. =. =. WoodHury's.
u. OVERDIlR, Book Keeper al Clinton Bank.
II. T.. MILLS, Sec'y Columbus Gas and Coke Co.
G. B. Mason, Book Keeper at J II. Riley & Co.'S.
For fuilparticuars send for a circular.
Jan. 81, 1856 GRANGER d ARMSTRONG,
Proprietors.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-16
RANK OF -FLoPFNCE.

We notice, in our exchanges, some con-
siderable talk in reference to this new banking
institution, located at the town of Florence,
in Nebraska. Being in possession of some
facts in regard to this bank, we propose to
simply state them as they exist.
The bank was chartered last winter, at the
instance of a number Of the citizens of Flor
ence. By express provision of the charter,
every stakeholder is personally liable for all its
issues.
After the charter was obtained, the citizens
of Florence having no other interest in the
matter than the establishment of a solid, per.
manent and reliable institution, after examine
ton as to what could best be done for the
benefit of their town and territory, rendered
the charter to Messrs. Cook & Sargent of this
city, as being the Oldest, most influential and
wealthy bankers in the West.
Cook & Sargent, finding that The charter
contained amost stringent individual liability
clause, yielded to the wishes of the people OF
Florence, and accepted the offer made to them,
and now OWE the charter, in c~onnexion with
Cook, Sargent & Downey, of Iowa CITY, and
Cook, Sargent & Cook, Of Fort dos Moines.
The capital stock of the bank is 100000
with the privilege of raising it to $50o,00o
The responsibility and standing of the gen
tleman above named are too well known in the
West to require them to be heralded by US
and they would not thank Us for volunteering
an endorsement where none was needed.
But as this bank will prove not a little
advantageous to the state generally, and espe.
cially to the people Of this section of it, anC
to counteract the impression which may natu.
rally attach to the minds of persons at a dis
lance, that this is one of the irresponsible anC
fatherless wild cat banks with which the
country is flooded, we have thought it prope
to state the above facts, which can be relied on
with reference to it The individual real estat
in this (Scot1 county, Of one member of thu
firm Of Cook & Sargent, is worth in the mar
ket to-day 100000.
Theindividual and co-partnership real estat
owned by Cook & Sargent, (aside from tina
owned by their Iowa City and Fort des Nome
branches) is worth not less than $4,000.
Add to this the exalted business characte
for fidelity and integrity which these men hav
grown up steadily for the last nine years, ant
no one can hesitate to predict that the issue
of this bank will at once take a rank amoni
the most reliable bank paper of the country
Confidence is said to be a plant of sloV
growth;" but when grown, is a hardy an
vigorous one, yielding abundant fruit, and tn
names Of Cook & Sargent, in all their exter
siYe business circles, viii inspire an unshaker
and we trust a profitable confidence in thi
new enterprise of theirs in Florence.
No men more eminently deserve success
and the people of Iowa will welcome a cul
rency on which they can so safely repose, an
which, we trust, viii prove instrumental j
driving from our state the mixed, pie-balC
and, to a great extent, miserable trash wit
which we are flooded from other States
Davenport Gasette.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-16

LELEZ
the number of your lots, by sending t. the
Secretary Of the company the numbers Of your
shares. Your humble servant has the honor
ofbeing secretary, and viii at all times furnish
any information about things here, that may be
in his possession.
Quite a number of lots have been sold in
the last week, and others are waiting to buy.
Crops look full as well as we could desire;
watermellons, roasting ears, beans and potatoes,
are abundant; but l am sorry to say, that some
dear lovers of watermellons, who mistook the
liberslity Of friend Nc, instead of paying him
a genteeI visit in order to partake of his
genuine hospitality, entered the ''patch,' and
tore away and otherwise very much injured
bis prospects for a time.
The first quarterly meeting ever held in
Richardson county, is now being held by the
Methodists in this place.
Respectfully Yours,
A. d. KIRK.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-16
For The Nebraska Advertiser.
On BOARD STEAMER OMAHA,l
.Inlu 9th 1876

0 T
Mr. EDITOR We left Bluff City at 1O%
P. NJ, bound for 81. Louis. We were all
gliding down the Missouri very quietly, with
nothing to disturb the placid stream of life,
until we neared Nebraska City Landing. The
steamer Admiral was just showing off, and as
we approached for the purpose of landing three
passengers. aprocession of about fifty or seven
ty-fye men and boys marched in two rank
formation up the hill, and when they reached
the top, they set up such a hooting and footing
that 1 really thought they would split their
Threats or lungs. Goodness me: thought /
what a small moiety of brains small men have,
to cut up such antics as that; to boot a Steam
Boat. down, because her owners saw ct tc
christep her the Omaha, after a rival city, or
tribe of Indians, no matter which.
But in all good faith; whatever part the
citizens of Nebraska city take in such demon
~stration, as hooting a steam boat, they
should make amends, by putting a stop t.
such conduct at once; for it will not, nor cannot
come to any good. Let them consider the
many strangers that are constantly travelling
up and down the river, and then think wha'
weight it will have with the public opinion
whether it will be favorable or preiudieial t.
the true interest of Nebraska City. And
least of all, do as you did then, cheer T. B
Cumming, and groan at Omaha.
Now take my advice, if you want to show
your indignation at the boat. When you Sc,
her coming, go quietly away. But if you wan
to show it at anybody else, wait until you car
get Cumming, Lowe, Mitchell, and Others
who made the Capitol at Omaha, together
and then ulbottle your just, or unjust wrath
which ever tits.
Mr.. Editor, I was agreeably surprised t
see the rapid growth of your city. Why it
only a year and a half ago, I came up tn
Missouri, having on board a passenger 70
BrownviIle the Captain did not know when
such a town was, and landed the passenge
and trunk som Ave or ten miles below; anc
when we got opposite the place, we discovers
the commencement of a Steam Saw Mill
just behind the spot. where you stood to throY
the papers on board of this boat, as we passe,
down last trip. Truly eighteen months ha
done wonders for Brownville. May it con
tinue to prosper, and its shadow never b
less" PILOT.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-16
PROM C~A1IFoRN1A.
A gentleman Of this place has kindly per-
mitted us to make the following extract from Q
letter received from a friend in California:

A gentleman Of this place has kindly per-
mitted us to make the following extract from q
letter received from a friend in California:
ALAMO, P. O., Cal, July Isl, SO.
General good health prevails throughout the
country and crops are good, except in few
places, money tOlerably plenty, horses, cattle
and all other stock not SO high as formerly;
land from FIVE to fifteen doll4 per acre the
mountains are delivering up goodly supply
of the one thing needful and consequently all
kinds of business is prosecuted with that
energy and speed, peculiar to California.
Much excitement exists in California, be-
tween those in, and those out of Office; those
in Office are called claw and Order" (other-
wise Law and Murder party,) and those out
of Office, who are engaged in trying to put
down the Law and order, OF murder, party,
are called Vigilance Committee party. The
vigilence party have hung two, and shipped
twenty-five notable characters; apartare ship
ped TO China, apart to the Sandwich Islands;
and another part to the Atlantic States; those
who were hung, had been guilty Of murder in
the streets of San Francisco, and those who
were shipped, were guilty Of frauds in election
or corruption in Office. The Vigilant Com
mittee have on hand a dozen more of the same
kind of birds; one of which, is known by the
name of Dave Terry-one of the Judges of
the Supreme Court-Tery viii either be hung
or shipped. It will be recOllected that the
present incumbents Gov. johnson, Judge
Terry and m lost of the State and county
officers, were elected last September, by the
Know Nothing party.
Gov. johnson has issued various proclama-
tons, declaring that a state of instruction ex-
listed in San Francisco, and ordering out the
Militia of the State; his Generals have been
flying over the State, with their epaulettes and
cooked hats, hallowing, parade. parade, but
nobody came, except about four hundred, and
they consisted chiefly of gamblers, ballot box
suffers, shoulder stripped %felOns, and loafers
OAHU OOuulA6OcO OCOupy Hail VI on OHShS
block in San Francisco, Zone block from the
water,) the space they occupy is covered with
strong brick buildings, and enclosed by a strOng
breast work of bags of sand. They have
recently taken from the Governors party two
hundred rifles and mushets, and the last o
their recruits. (about $50 in number,) The
Committed have fifteen pieces canon, a large
number of small arms-over and above thos,
taken from the opposite ~party,--and som,
5000 members, Chiefly, citizens of said city.
Almost every case of punishment inflicted, i
done by and on inhabitants of said city ; tn,
citizens of the balance of the State agree ant
sympathise with the Committee, but take n,
further part: that is, a very large majority, sa.
twO-thirds or more, so sympathise. 1t is t.
be hoped that the Vigilance will punish al
who deserve it, but no Others; disband sool
and not make their organization and excite
ment a political hobby. Yours, &c,
j. B. T.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-16
An EXTRAORDINARY SNAKE!-.

An EXTRAORDINARY SNAKE!-A
Western paper publishes the following
as a copy 0 fthe s~ign-board of an itine-
rant Snowman:
"a Rattle Snaick to be H1Oedk-Thee
histry off this Smack is as follars: hee
was ketcht on tung mounting buy a
poore man with a largefammely, being
sicks yer ould and very venumous; he
is now in a blocks and canthirt nobody,
which is much better than too bee
running wilde, cause he can't want to
eat nothing. A~dmittanceis sickpents
for them what pleese to pay it, and
thrippents for them what don't; a
libberall reduckshun for fammeless.
For more partikelers please to call on
Old Dick.
T. N. Take notiss it was the poore
man and not the snaick that had a large
fammely."
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-16

MEIoNs.-0ur thanks are due to F.
SvEr and A. L. CoATE, for fine supply OF
musk and water MELONS, left at our Office.
ft leave them there.
writing the above, GEORGE FERGUSON
Ger "a Our Office door, bearing on his
shos'1 3 the mellon of the season; measuring
, 20 inches and SO inches in circum-
We wish it distinctly understood
theI B visits areagreeable to the Editor, and
Of the Advertiser office.
EcIE on! Here comes BEN THOMPSON will
melon and musk melon; both boomer
nkee."
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-16

Robert Hall, the world renowned
preacher, was a s~elf-trained wit. When
in the lunatic asylum, be was askedby
q stranger, SWhat brought you here,
Mr.. Hall?" He put his finger to his
forehead, and instantly replied; "what
viii never bring you, sir-too much
brain" A preacher, after having
finished a sermon, wished to know his
opinion aboutit. Hall remaineds silent
for some time, not wishing to mortify
the inquirer s feelings in the presence
of other ministers, but as the vain man
repeated the requestwith great earnest
ness, he said: 'There was one very fine
passage in it, sir---the passage from
the pulpit to the vestry."
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-16
PAY 10 NEBRAsKA voLUNTFERs.
Respectfully Yours,
A. D. KIRK.

n. L. mLL.a L
Hon. B. B. CHAPMAN has introduced the
following Bill into Congress which the proba-
bilitiss are win pass, and become law:
A BILL to provide for the settlement and
payment of the expenses incurred in sup
pressing Indian hostilities in the Territory
of Nebraska in the year 1856.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of
Representatives of the United States of Anne
nca in Congress, That the. Secretary of War
be, and is hereby Authorized and directed, to
adjust and settle all claims and expenses grow
ing out of the employment of volunteers OF
other militia called into service BY the Gov
ernor Of the Territory OF Nebraska in the yeai
1855, for the suppression of Indian hostilities
in said Territory, and in the adjustment and
settlement of said claims and accounts, whether
for services the compensation of officers and
men. OIL for supplies transported, or other ex-
penses, the said Secretary shall allow pay and
compensation for the services of such volun-
teers and militia, only in cases where, in his
opinion, it was proper or necessary to call them
or any portion of them, into service: Provid-
ed, however, that the whole amount allowed
for pay and expenses of every kind shall no
exceed the sum of ten thousand dollars.
SEC. 2. Be it further enacted, That upor
the adjustment and settlement of said claims
and accounts, the amount to pay the same no
to exceed ten thousand dollars, shall be paid
out of any monies in the treasury not other
wise appropriated.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-16

BIZ EvLLE-A friend who has travelled,
more than any other man, through
Nt writes, "Brownville is considered
ono The important points in Nebraska"
Cn eason. be given to the contrary. Hel
lo business intelligence, epterprising
mi bead men; together with her rapid
ment all proclaim her one of the "im-
points in Nebraska" Strangers are
here daily, drawn hither by the pre-.
v opinion that Brownville is one of the
~m ant points" and find, too, like one Of
Old. he half has not been told'' them
Come you who wish to locate in a beautiful
hea' growing, and enterprising town.
whe ou can feel, after spending a four hun.
drsd liars in improvement that it will b
NE 8 six months double what it cost you
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-16

THE we'll known Hotel stand, at present occupied
i bv J.W.i Garrison in Linden, No. til in good
repair. good wen Of water, good cellar, ice houss and
excellent stable, grainery and wagon yard and evera
other convenience necessary for the purpose for which
it is occupied. Six large lots, go BY 10 win be sold
with the above. Itis one Of the best stands between
st. Joe and Council Bluffs; the Stage ence is kept az
this place. Call and see me; I am determined to sell.
A 100 acre Land Warrant for sale. Also, one Of q.
&c. Harrison's best Cameras and Apparatus, complete.
1 will learn any person who buys il, free Of charge
For further particulars, address me at Linden, M0.I
or at BroWnVile, n. I. A J. MONROE.
July IL, 1856. F1n6-6t
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-16
For the Nebraska Advertiser.
ARcHER. n. T. Aug. 2. 1856.

ARCHER, n. T., Aug. 2, 1856.
Mr.. EDITOR The road from this point TO
Brownville has been run, and the distance is
but twenty-three miles. The road is now taked
and furrOwed out; so as to be easily found.
There is but one hollow to cross, which needs
bridging, and I think now travellers will be
able to find the road with ease, and the neces-
sity of laying all night upon the prairie, with
no covering but the blue vault of heaven, or
lowering clouds, which not only portend heavy
rains, but actually send the shower. Some of
your readers have enjoyed the sweets referred
to above, and viii, I think, take the hint to
follow the stakes.
The Archer Town Company had a drawing
of lots on Friday last, and drew three lots to
the share. Ifyou have any shares, you can get
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-16
TO IF CO

-FTHHE Brownville Lodge, No. 3, independent Order
lalof Good Templsrs, meets every Saturday eve
ming, att o'clnek, at Templars Hall, No. 70, ATTAIN
tic street (Thu1bur's Block
Members Of the order visiting the city, are respect
fully invited to attend, when convenient; and those
locating here, are earnestly solicited to join TIE Lodge
as We look for the support of All friends Of Temper
ance, both male and female.
For information concerning the Order enquire o.
VIM. Thurbur, Atlantic street, o. +. Lake, No. q.
Main street, or Richard Brown, corner Of Main and
First street. ag By order of the Lodge,
Mrs. c.. E. THURBUR, w. @. 7.
Attest: HIP. BUXTON, w. S. -at a
Julv 26. 1856. yl-nStf
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-16
HEMAHA BRIDGE COMPANY.

According to previous notice the stock
holders Of the Nemaha Bridge Company met
at the place designated for said Bridge, and
organized by electing the following officers !:
Richard Brown was chosen President, and
Oscar F. Lake Secretary.
Mr.. Minnick presented the following reso-
luton which was adopted,
RESOLVED, That there be a Committee APP
pointed, consisting Of three member of this
company, whose duty it shall be to superin-
tend the construction. of said Bridge, to coIec,
and disburse the amount subscribed for the
erection of the same as they may deem exps-
dent, with the following instruction, that i
the amount subscribedbe more than necessary
forthe erection of said Bridge, that the residue
be applied for the improvement Of the roaC
leading from Brownville to the said Bridge.
The following persons were appointed sac
committee, John S. Minnick, John Long
Henry Hartman.
Mr.. Brown moved that the proceedings o
this meeting be published in the Nebraska AID.
%vertiser, which was agreed to.
On motion meeting adjourned.
RICHARD BROWN, Pres.
Oscar +. LAKE, Sec.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-16
First Come, First Served.
ONE HUNDRED TOWN LOTS
Donated to actual settlerss imthe best town
site on the Missouri river, Nemaha
~ City. NeKRaha County,
Nebraska Territory.

DOnated TO actuaISettlerS 1nthe DcStI0Wn
site ON the Missouri river, Nemaha
-. City. NeEaaha County,
sr Nebraska Territory.
NTEMAHA CITY, is situated at the junction Of the
IN Little Nemaha and Missouri rivers, In the most
thickly settled andimproved part Of the nemahaV Val
ley, being the centre of the county, on the river, "
miles above st. Joseph and 65 miles below Council
Bluffs, and on the Stage thoroughfare from Iowa to
Kansas. The town site is beautifully located on an
elevation Of % feet above low water mark, on a level
plain, rolling enough for drainage, but not q hill on
the town site--no unnecessary expenses for grading
Lots or streets. A beautiful Public Square, 316 feet
by 352. Two streets 100 feet wide, crossing each
other at right angles, in the centre Of the town; all
other streets arc so feet wide; Lots ABBY $50 feet,
with a sixteen foot alley AFerry is in operation at
this point, the road from which ~intersects the Bluff
City road through Missouri. Apermanent Landing,
a Saw and GTist MIL now in operation, and a Steam
Sawmin to bein 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
StoneeoaI in abundance The Proprietors pledge
themselves to donate 100 lots in the town to actual
settlers, who viii erect on a lot, they may select, a
respectable building, within a reasonable time, to be
agreed upon.
For particulars address either the Secretary OF Pres
ident, at Nemaha City, Nenaha county, Mt.
JEROME HOOVER. Prest.
EN-. McCOMAS, Ses,y.
Nemaha City, n. I. Ang. 9, 1855. .v1-n10tf
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-16
GEO. p. L-UCKHARDT,
ATCHMAK-ER
go TeVVelIer.

OREGON, HOLT COUNTY, MO.
TAKES the liberty to inform the citizens Of
IL BrOwnville and vicinity, that he has opened a
WATCH, CLOCK & JEWELRY STORE
In Oregon. Holt county, Mo-, where be win keep con-
stantlv on hand, and for sale, a good assortment Of
Gold and Silver Watches, Clocks and Jewelry, which
no win sell extremely low, for CASH. Also, . fine
lot of Yiolins, AccOrdeons, Silver, and Plated Spec
tacles, Gold Pens with Gold and Silver extension
cases, Silver Thimbles, &c, &c. st
He is prepared to repair Watches, Clocks and Jew
elry, Of every description, in the best manner and
on tho most reasonable terms. GI 81
Every article bought in his establishment, is war
ranted to be what it is represented to be. Watch re-
pairing warranted for one year. Pod Ecu 4l
July 26, 1856. vl-n8tf
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-16

a entleman writing us from Omaha, a
basine l%etter, concludes with, "Crops doing
WE'LL selling at $2,oOO-aew towns.
Eo Bend, Harvey, and Columbus-times
i've money plenty-work high-imprOving
Capitol half up, and land agents
There is quite an amount of news
80 sHna NJ space. Hope to hear from our friend
note . length.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-16

PRK71x, No. IS Fourth street. between
and Vine, Cincinnati J..
PErTENGILL q Co. New York.
SwYMAER, No. As Chestnut street, Saint
McLUNG, Troy, Ohio.
n. H: DARsT, Tippecanoe, Ohio.
.. MUNGER, CoYingt0n, Ky.
E. KIRK, Archer, Nebraska.
"a. PETER, Oregon, No.
on & HAWK, ROckpOrt No.
& WHITE, Nebraska City, n. I.
authorized Agents to solicit Subscriptions and
ements.f for the Advertiser, and receive and
FIIsr monies thereon.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-16

Hss BIB. CHAPMAN will please accept our
thanh for a bountiful supply Of Public Docu-
"Central American Affairs, and the
Ln hent Question" Messages and Docu-
l855-6, parts 1, 2, & 3"-majority and
Reports upon the "alleged ASSAULT
rron fsnator Sumner"
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-16

EED.-HON. TT. CUMNG, after afew
c from the wearisome duties of his
o gain at his post Mr.. Cunning is a
t nicer, and justly entitled to the good
opn the entire Territory.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-16
MARRIED.


At Troy, Ohio, July Is, by Rev. d. Rice Prof.
WA. n. EDWARDS, Principal and Superintendent of
+" troy Union School," and Miss Macy KELLY,
School.
And SO our old friend Edwards has come to
the conclusion ut is not good to be alone" We
are not at all surprised that the amiable quail
tiles of Miss Mary conquered his old Bachelor
notions, or that he yielded exclaiming,
GAh, who against such charms is proof
Or, who that loves, can love enough"
Maytheir journey through life, be as pleasant
and useful as it hitherto has been, and when
its "busy cares with them wind to a close"
may the happy thought be theirs, that it has
been well spent-aud the world in some de-
gree at least, the better by their having lived
in it.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-16

A witty clergyman being accosted
by an old acquaintance of the name
Of Cobb, replied, 81 don't know you,
Sir" "My nameis Cobb" rejoined the
man who was about half seas over
"Ah, Sir" replied the clergyman,
"you, haveso much corn on you, Ididn't
see the co6.'
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-08-16

No man knows what torpid snakes
may lie coiled in some secret corner
OF his heart, waiting for a summer Of
fostering circumstances.