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Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-12-04
Gustav Seeger,

TOPOGRAPHIC AND CIVIL ENGI-
J. NEER, Executes Drawing and Painting
Of every style and description. Also, all
st. Mary, Mills county, Iowa. 1-tf
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-12-04
s.Nehraska Democrat,

From the last number of this paper, we
find that Hon. Hadley d. Johnson, former
editor and proprietor, has disposed of all
right and title in hat paper, and retires
from the business to the peaceful pur-
suits of a farmer. We are sorry to loose
such an able co-lahorer in the editorial
field, but wish Mr.. Johnson all the sue
cess in his new undertaking that his in
dustry and perseverance entities him to.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-12-04
Nebraska legislature.

The following gentlemen, composes the
two Houses of the Nebraska Legislature,
for the next session.:
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paper, with new type, presenting in its me-
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johnson, Casady & Test,
ROBINSON U

THE undersigned having recently taken
L and reftted the above well-known and
popular Public House, he tEuste by the strict
studious attention to the wants OF his guests,
to merit a liberal share OF public favor, conf
dence and patronage. His table will be
spread with the hest the market affords, and
no pains will be spared to make his guests
agrceably az home aud comfortable.
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BALLOU'S PICTORIAL
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A RECORD OF THE BEAUTIFUL AND USEFUL
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literary melange of notable events of the day.
Its columns are devoted to original tales,
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Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-12-04
NEW rEATuRrS ron 1897.

NEW FEATURES FOR 1872
How to dress with Taste. Chi!ircn's
Clothcs-llow to cut aud ]coutri,r them.
Painting ON Glass, Patchwork. The Dress
maker and the Milliucr.
Drawing in all its variety, useful to the be-
ginncr aud the proficient.
Fashions from the establishment cr the col
ebrated "Brodie,' will be in every number.
Everyday Actualitics-A new series of
these illustrated articles will be given.
Point, Brussels, and Venetian Lace Of
every variety. \ specimen of the stitch 10 be
used in each will he given. In addition to the
above,
One Hundred Pages Of Reading will be
given monthly.
Godcy's splendid Engrayiurs on steel.
London. Paris and Philadelphia Fashions
Godey's four figured Colorcd Fashions.
Embroidery Patterns, Model Cottages,
Dress Making--wilh Diagrams to cut nv.
Dress Pattrrns-Iufauts' and Childrcu's
dresses. with descriptions how to make them.
An kinds of Crochet aud Netting work.
The Nurse and the Nursrry-Ncry excel
lent articles upon these subjects will often be
given.
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UPoN EVERY uBECr
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In the various numbers for 1857, will be
found the newest designs for
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Bonncts, Caps, Cloaks, Evening Dresses,
Fancy Articles, Head Dresses. Hair
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riage Dresses, Brides Dress
cs, Wreaths, Mantillas,
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Riding Habits,
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Dresses for Infants and Young Misses,
Boys Dresses, Capes and Cloaks of Fur i'm
season, Patterns for Ncedle-work of all kinds
and patterns to cut dresses by are given
monthly.
Crochet and Netting Work in Colors, Slip
pers in Colors.
Drawing Lessons for Youth.
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We will take a late number of both. The
Two Dollar Magazine contained 81 articles,
the Lady's Book 10.
The Two Dollar Magazine contained - en-
cravings, the Lady's Book 81.
The Two Dollar Magazine contained Ga pa
yes, the Lady's Book 100.
Twenty-four more engravings, twenty-six
more articles, and thirty-siv more pages,
nearly double the quantity. The lowest club
price of the Two Dollar Magazine is 81 ,25
lowest club price of Lady's Book 1867, only
- cents difference in the price, which is three
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sum (three and a half conts), you receive
twentv-siX more articles, twcntv-four more
engrayings, and thirty-siX more pages month
ly-ccrtainly a very cheap three and "A hall
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Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-12-04
Dry Goods,

May be- rounl Wooden and satinct Cloths,
Caszincis, rwccds, Cashmeres, Linseys,
Flannel, Red, White, Gray aud Blue, Caspian
plails, Cotton Goods, -Shcctinga and Shirtings,
Blcachcd and Unblcachcd, Blue and White,
Checks, &C., sc.
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GODEY'S GREATEST EFFORT.
trtLL GREATER ATTRACTIONS
VIII be offered In
G0DEY'S | ADYjS BOOK

This work has been the standard roy twenty
seven years. When an imitation has been at-
tempted Il has failed. Il is
THE ONLY LNDN'S BOOK
PIT BLIS II IN AME II TIC \.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-12-04
Fancy Goods.

\ beautiful assortment OF fancy prints of
every variety of style aud pattern. %Ginghams,
Lawns, Figured Alpaca, Bombazines, Bonn
bayc'ts, Shawls, Scarrs llaudkcrchicfs, Neck
cfchjcfa, Grape, Muslin, Edgings, Ribbons,
&C.. A..
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-12-04
Medicines,

A general assortment of Medicines, for
Fcvcrs, Fever aud Agie, aud the common
complaints of The country. Cooks, Lees,
Sappenvtou's, Bragg's and Jayncs' Pills, Qui-
nine. Tones, ard various kinds of STIMULATES,
Anodynes, Liniments, and other articles neces-
sary for the sick and the invalid. 1-tf
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-12-04
Tinware.
Leather.

Sole Leather, Harness Leather, Cowhide,
Kin Skins, Calf Skins, Innings and Morocco
Saddles, Brides, Halters. Lariats, Circinp'es
Belly-bands, Driying-lines, Collars, Tack
straps, Girths, Blind brides, &C., &c.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-12-04
Hardware.

Stoves Of various patterns, for Cooking and
Heating rooms, Stovc-pipe and Elbows, largs
and small Iron Kettles, Frying Pans, Skillets
Hand-Irons, Shoyels and Tongues, Manure and
HAY Forks, Scythes, Shovols and Spades, Log
and Trace Chains, Axes, Hammers, Pincers
Iron and Steel, Nails, Horsc-Rasps, Files
Saws, Kniycs and Forks, Pocket Knives, RAJ
zors, Butts and Screws, Door Handles, Knob
Locks. &c. &c.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-12-04
llOlhing.
Groceries.

Crushed, Clarified, Loaf and Brown Sugar,
Molasscs, Syrup Molasscs, Golden Syrup,
superior Tea, Rio and Java Coffee, Sassafras,
Ginger, Pepper, Gloves, Spice, Cinnamon,
ground Ginger, Nutmcgs, Snuns, Tobacco,
Cigars, Pipes, Soap. Candies, Vinegar, Pickles
peppcr-SauCc, Sc, sc.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-12-04
FIJI DOMESTIC NEWS,

embracing the affairs of the whole country, as
well as of our own State and the Local Mat
tiers of the City, is also a feature of the Week
~ American that cannot fail to give 10 its
new Subscribers, as it has 10 it's old friends,
the most universal satisfaction. The many
hundred copies weekly mailed by our city
readers to their friends in the country, and
absent relatives, is an evidence of its great
.,r,r;,riN, IL, 1I,ta ra.n,,t
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-12-04
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

4 v|irtuOus lie is IN Itself n source OF
delight,
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-12-04
THE AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT

will hereafter receive special attention.. and a
column viii always be found on our fourth
page containing a variety of useful aud yalu-
able information TO the Farmer. II will EN-
brace original and selected essays from the
most able and experienced writer's.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1856-12-04
Provisions,

\ large assortment of Flour, of various
qualities and prices; Corn Meal and all the
various products of the Farm and Garden
Bacon, Fish, Kiln dried Apples, Peaches,
Currants, Raisins, Sc.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-01-29
80, :, Free and Slave States must admit THE.

ovs;cted in Free sBd Slave States must admit THIS
Till had Travelled extensively in the Slave
Gtates I had no idea of their weakness or no"
noorly prepared they are to colJnize any country.
The ions of the planters who are too lazy 10 WORK.
furnish few fllibusfers, who will go y they can
command. and New-Orleans has at any time a fe"
thou,spds of reckless spirits to enlist under them
But when we see how sparse is the population
here compared with the Free States, how many
must Of necessity stay at home TO keep the BLACKS
in subsection, how unaccBstomed they are %
hardship, fatigue and selfdeni1l, we understand
at once that the Free States have thousand 70
one the advantage.
1t is lauehable to see how the South ior years
has brought the free and giant North to kiss the
very dust from the feet Of the shareholders by the
magic effect Of whisper about the dissolution OF
the Union. The dissolution Of the Union would
be the death of The South. She has everything 20
fear from such an event while the North East ana
West. with all their elements OF strength unai-
fected, would Outride the storm. am not OF
those who wish for that event, but the South IS
the party that should make great sacrifices to pre-
vent it,
have Just finished q journey Of nearly 400
miles ND the Alabama River-from Mobile TO this
place the capital Of the State. This noble river,
In the center Of the State, and through reg on OF
unsurpassed fertility would, if it were Free
State, be lined with fourisbng villages and cities,
and it's broad bosom covered with the fruits OF ther
industry. AS it is, in that whole distance we only
passed three or four =" one-hOrse towns, as they
are called here. These villages are generally
ctnposed of two or three grocery stores, which
are only so many groggeries, to scatter misery and
desolation far and near. In this region there are
tens Of thousands who cannot read or write
Hundreds Of miles may be traversed with only
here and there a church-steeple to gladden. the
eve. The mighty resources of this great State
are all undeveloped for the want of free men to
attend to the work. And yet heaven and earth
mnst be moved TO bring the curse Of Slavery and
its demoralizne influences over the plains Oi
Kansss.
May God so speed the right and SO aid the friends
of Humanity that Justice shall triumph every
where, and Slavery only be known as one Of the
darkest pages in our country's history
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-01-29

The Hen SHow.-As we expected, our notice Of The
next Hen Show has awakened about as much OF q
cackle as hawk does when he pounces upon the old
hens young brood.
We have letter from the Office of the NewYork
" State Society for tho Improvement OF the Condition
" Of Domestic Poultry" which says; 81 fear that the
outsiders will get the idea that the State Society
encourages the importation of nothing but the stied
Shanghaes. For my own part, with all Their
awkwardness, think them yet the ne plus ultra in
"poultrydom, and am prepared TO prove the charsei
to their voracious appetite and Incidence IN Ii
"egg enterprise without good foundation, at least 50 Tag
"as pertaining to my own extensive stock But the sol
" ciety wishes to embrace every shade and blood,
everything that wears feathers and may be
"domesticated TO mans advantage. To those who
"despise our friends from Shanghai and cry beware
"of foreign influence in the hen-coop, as Justify ss
" they do in the political barn-yard, offer birds Of
" American parentage, and many good quales
" Bring in all your specimens, the more the merieri
" wen get the gold from the chaff only ypersiseni
" winnowing. am glad that we are to have another
SHOW, aud believe that like many of its predeces
" sors it will be productive of much benefit am not
prepared to believe that the legitimate hen-feyer ~
I" likely to ultimate in evil. So friends, don't cri
"roT quite yet"
No. we will not, nor for either in your case; though
we do think that there has been little Of Reynard
cunning in getting up Shows to improve sales more
than the breed
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-01-29

OzryRs.-A correspondent wants TO know:
I What kind of land is best adapted to the euxn..
noD of oziersl
M What /. the best mode Of plsntingl
w. Where eau | obtain the slips or shooia and b
what cost
To which we answer:
I. Any good rich, moist bottom-and; drained swan.
where the water is two or three feet below the surfe
would be hrst-rate.
ii. Yes, upon much Of the prare-land Of the we,,.
where willow grows naturally.
iii. That is no more difficult than planting cat,nc,
Of currant bushes, BY sticking one end in the ground
". Ofany man who has them for sale and has vii
enough to advertise.
IL j. high time that American farmers had cone
10 look at the Importance Of the cultivation Of such
valuable production. The importation Of basketwl.
low amounts TO about O., 900, 900 annually. Ii sells at
from two TO seven cents pound. is put up bsn-
dies in Europe of about thirty pounds each, IN he
nrportor of about two thirds small to one third large
The market price now is $3.50 tun, and the Whole
cost Of cultivation, including gathering, peeing, al
bundling for market is not than $50 per tun and
by the aid Of good peeling machine (Mr. Coioysl
cen he done for less One man in Massachusetts has
plantation of four acres part 81 which, planted two
years ago last SPRING produced last season three us
por acre. The canes were SIX feet high. 1t Is the
most profitable crop on his farm.
Another correspondent asks how many sizes he mus.
nut in bundle to make up an assortment. Only one
size or length should be pat in a bundle
Also. "WiIl basket willows grow as well on dry
land as wet
No: and that is the advantage Of growing then.
you can use land that is not worth much else
"Is there more than one kind OF basaet willow"
Yes; one grows large enough for hoop-poles, sel
another the right size for ladies baskets.
"Is there always market for willowsf'
Yes; for all that you will ever grow in your day AID
generation.
Are any Of the native willows profitable to save
for sale ?"
Yes: there il fine brown willow in market thai |
good for small work, called Virginia willow. There
is wild growth of willows upon the Western praires
that makes good baskets, which could be probably
cut for market.
"Who are the principal dealers in willows AMI WI
low-work in New-York p
Unless you can find that information in our adver.
Using columns, we really cannot tel you.
Mr.. Colby, the owner of the peeling machine, knows
bis own business, and whether he wishes to sell biz
invention; we do not.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-01-29

FROZEN TO DEATH.--We learn from John Brooks
esq, Deputy Sheriff Of this county, living in ths
Town of BrOome that the 9Th Of January inst. MI
Joseph Thompson of that town, having occasion 10 gO
TO mill about four miles distant, left home for that
purpose. His wife informed him on leaving that she
going to quilting at Mr.. Reeds, about three
quarters of mile from their residence. Her husband
told her TO remain there until his return and he would
cal for her. She went, taking with her three chldren
one boy about seven years old, an infant about
nine months DID, and her sisters child, about twelve
YEAR, old. About IL o'clock p. IN. Reed came 10 BIS
house intoxicated, having jug of liquor with bin.
He began to insult the women present, and laid hh|
hand on Mrs. Thompson when she slapped him in ths|
face, at which be threw her On the fire. son OIL
Reed, young man, iuterfered to protect the woman
when q soufie ensued between them, in which thel
young man had his leg broken.
Mrs. Thompson now left the house, il being about
o'clock fearing to remain longer and directed her way
acrcss-lots for her home. The night was intensely
cold, ard when about half way from her house, theI
little boy became cold az 70 be unable to go futbe
and Ley down IN the The mother with her baDst
clouched down beside him. and told the little gh NI
lay down with her. The girl did 30, and they al hJI
there till morning. II
Mr. Thompson, on arriving home, took lantern ani|
went in search Of bis wife and children.
The giil, who survived, said she Fight in The
night at some distance from them but she dare MOI
make o noise for fear Reed would come and kill then
At day light il gil s'ill able 10 walk aud wan
dered of till size got within sight of Justus Hagad0Tnt
the house. When able 10 speak sEe informed y
family whore and how che had passed the night.
Thompson and the little boy were found frozen
death; the infant, when found was not frozen oO /
dead The little girl will survive with the lore OF two
Of her tees on each of her feet lSchohare Patro''
LiTERARY.-A few days since we published q Ts
nor which was current in literary circles, that the or
tinguished and accomplished autboress, Mrs. Carono,
Lee HentZ, engaged upon new ana othle s
work, which would Soon be ready for the pubic e.
We are rw happy to inform our readers ana.~
many admirers VI this giled woman that the russ
has assumed tangible form, and that the Won
now in press and will be Issued about the mldds S
February mex. by j. Z. Jewett & Go. OF th,l s'E'
they having secured the manuscript for pubhcates
The work win be issued in their best style, and nv
have an extensive circulation. The title Is Ere
Linwood." llranse"P
We notice in The Tallahassee F2Oridian Of the ~
int, that the Secretary of War has sent forwaN
structops TO adopt coercive for the remo
of the Indians occupying the extreme southern sec
Of Florida The Governor Of Florida has tenae'e
Col. Monroe FIVE companies Of volunteer, ~
promises as many more a. may be necessary 10 INV
he purpose.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-01-29

The Alton qll.) Daily Courier comes to US oiled
with the sayings and doings at a complimentary fest'
val supper given to GEORGE I. BRows' ESQ, the
editor and proprietor of The Courier, by the EN-
ployees of that establishment, which appears TO have
passed of very much to the satisfaction Of all presen
Mr. Brown il one of the most energetic and entepr.
ing men at the West, and publishes one OF the best
daily papers in Illinois. The City Of Alton owes very
much of its present prosperity to his enterprise and
the public sentiment OF the place has not been i'm.
proved since Loveoy murdered in the defense OF
the freedom Of the press it is not the fault of The A.
ton COnrier,