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Nebraska advertiser., 1856-09-13
LCotrespondsnee Of the Nebraska Advertiser.
vl1sssrln .y,s Sioux CRY, Iowa,
August 31st, 1856.

Il $500 -a--
R. W. FuRNAs, ESQ sas asgr stss
DEAR SR.-The Dubuque and Sioux
City railroad has been located, and terminates
at this place, about one mile above the Floyd
VALLEY.
Many precautions are being nsde at this
Land Office daily.
The steam Sawmill here, sells lumber at
$40 per thousand; and pine lumber is selling
at 500. lH3sos
Mr.. Bacon was drowned in the river here, q
few days since, and has not yet been found.
A gentlemen killed, out east Of here, and
probably two Others. baa saaa ssa ID
Judge Horr, of Omadi, robbed Of $1,500-
Company money. Another robbed by the In
dams, whilst crossing the Omaha Reserve, of
one hundred dollars, and came into town beg
ging, to make up bis loss.
Steamer Emma on a sand7bar near Fort
Randall, and will probably remain there all
winter. She broke some of her machinery.
Democratic organization at which Col. Sharp
and Gov. Richardson were called out, and
made speeches. Il 81 s6i y9s
Sioux City lost the County Seat of Wood
bury county, but has the Land Office for the
northwestern portion of Iowa. The town is
improving as rapidly as material can be pro-
cured to build with.
A dance, at which the youth Of the From
tier City made their appearance. and appear
not to have forgotten their habits end customs
Of olden times
There is a new town opposite this, called
Harvey, City. Omadi, Dakotah, Logan, St
John, and a new town at the centre, are also
in Dakotah county, and all striving for the as.
cendancy.
There are 800 voters in Dakotah county, by
the census. They will probably have a towr
campaign fight next election, as each village
expects the County Seat, or some other advan,
tage over the Others. esa
There are three new towns above Dakotal
county, on the Missouri, One at the mouth o
Iowa creek, another about thirty-iye mile
above, called st. James, and another at th,
t mouth of Lococose. The county is also set
/, ting with families as far as Iowa Creek, which
l is about fifteen miles above Sioux City. $50
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-09-13
STEAMER ARABIA SUNK

We learn from gentlemen just arrived al
Archer, and who were passengers on the steam
er ARABIA, n of the st. Louis and Council
Bluff boats-that she struck a snag and sunk
a few miles below arkville. No., on Friday
9Th. She was heavily laden for Sioux City
Boat and cargo total loss-no lives lost, On
Archer correspondent, Hon. A. D. KIRK, ant
Lady, whose marriage we publish to-day
were aboard. We shall, we presume, be abb,
to give full particulars next week.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-09-13
Correspondents of the Nebraska Advertiser.
LITTLE DETROIT, ILL.,,
mi August 18th, 1856. les Z

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R. W. FURNAs, ESQ., 7J IA
DEAR SR:-Political excitement is now
beginning torun high in this State, and Indiana.
Men and women both, seem to be warmly en-
gagged in the struggle for Presidency, and are
anxionsly exhorting their children 10 comefor-
ward and cheerfully engage in the coming
contest: The great battle for the freedom of
all the people, is now about to be fought: The
great Kansas battle is now being fought; and
the rights of sqqatters to govern themselves,
to be decided at the election for President, in.
November. The contest is between Buchan-
an, a Union man, and Fremont, who is the
candidate Of the Republicans-Fillmore here,
is scarcely spoken of.
I, as a citizen of Nebraska, feeling proud of
my squatter rights, regret very much to see
notices posted up all over the country, calling
Auti-N ebraska meetings, to discuss the impro-
priety of permitting the squatters in any Ter
ritory, exercising all the rights vouchsafed to
all the citizens of the United States. The
principles as set forth in the Nebraska bill, are
certainly constitutional, republican, democrat.
ic, perfectly in accordance with the spirit Of our
beloved and free Institutions--consistent with
common law, common sense, justice, and all
rights Inherent in our nature. The principles
of squatter sovereignty were applied to Calfor-
MIA, and worked we'll and favorably for the
North, and now We find the party, once. so ia
vorablc, now opposing the same principles
We are citizens of the United States, and only
ask for their privileges--yea, we demand them
as a right, and feel assured, too, that those
rights can never be wrested from us. We
have too much confidence in the American
people, to believe that a majority of them vii
ever submit to have the rights of any portion
of the Union trampled under foot, because
they are but weak and feeble--but an infan
in Uncle Sans arms. Give us, then, Squat
; ter Sovereignty; the Constitution and Union o
the States--of the American States-free IL
from internal CONFUSION, A%bolitionism, Kan
sas wars, Higher Lavish and wild fanaticisn
S of every kind; whether it affects Territories
States, the people or the Union. So mote
be. Yours respectfully, b
j a ate A. D. KIRK.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-09-13
The communication from 'sJ'aw was received
too late for insertion this week. Shall APP
pear in our next 81 2 3HgT

1t will be interesting to holders Of Land
warrants 70 know that the Secretary Of the
interior has recommended to Congress the pas
sage of a law fixing the time within which the
maps of the definite location of certain rail-
roads, may be filed at the general and local
land Offices. He suggests that the period of
twelve months be designated for that purpose,
applicable to the grants Of land made at the
present session of Congress for railway pur-
poses. Otherwise, that immediate steps be Ia
ken by the proper department, for restoring
any lands to entry and location which may
have been withdrawn for such railroads.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-09-13
NOTICES,

The KNTCKERBoCKER for September is be-
fore us. For us to say that the "Editors
monthly Gossip" holds its way "like some fair
%rivulet, glancirg and dancing in the sunshine
of a May morning. would only be saying
what others have said before us, and what ey-
cry reader knows to be true. lis a luxury to
read the Knickerbocker. qs~y-
NATIONAL MAGAZINE for September, we
have. The National is somewhat different
from most of the monthlies; there is more of
the ~solid--really instructivea contents varied,
however, and every class viii find matter to
arnuse and instruct We have given the con-
tents of the present number but a hasty peru
sal, but find them interesting.
The Valley FARMER for September, is re-
ceived, freighted as usual with a large quantity
and variety, Of interesting apd useful matter to
the farmer and manufactures. a Fol-
PoRTER's SPIRIT OF THE TIMEs.-WM. T.
PoRTER. ESQ., who, for twelty-six years has
been editor and publisher Of the @New York
Spirit Of the Times" issued in The first week
of the present month, a new weekly Sporting
and Literary newspaper. called aPorter's Spirit
Of the Times" To the Sportsmen who have
been readers Of the Times &c need say nosh-
ing; but to those who have not, allow us to say
yon will be pleased with il.
Specimens Of all the above works can be
seen at this Office, and subscriptions received
and forwarded.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-09-13

"Best wine reserved for the last Of the feast"
We had made up Our minds to take no further
notice of melons, plums and other luxurics left
at the Advertiser Office, for fear there might
be a suspicion that we and our '%jours'' "graz-
ed" entirely upon that kind of 'pasture;'' but
the fine "red cores" left by JOHN HALL and
BEN. THOMPSON, and "blushing plums'' byN.
~BIDpLECONB, compels us again to make one
of the most polite bows we know how.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-09-13

SALT IN NEBRAsKA--Samples Of salt, as
scrapod from the ground in the salt basins, on
Salt Creek, Lancaster county, in this Territory,
has been analized by L. Groneweg, Meteoro-
logical Observer for the Smithsonian Institute,
at Washington, with the following result:
Pure muriate Of soda, IL s- 95 /.
Bitter salt, 2
Fine sand, g.
The sample being taken from che ground
viii account for the appearance Of sand Pro-
fessor Groneweg says that this salt is from 8 to
10 per cent purer than the salt is in use in oul
country, and that it will need no publication
or separating process, can be manufactured by
both the evaporation and boiling process, or by
either. This is cheering, certainly, and VIZ
may soon look for western enterprise to seize
hold of the salt trade, and export that article
instead of importing as nov.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-09-13
y II TrRom Kansas. AATIJ

Reports the past week are "wars and rumors
Of wars" If half we have heard be true, we
may look for startling news from kansas next
week. Several fights are said 10 have taken
place, and a number killed on both aides. Yes
terday, M says, per agreement of both
parties. the Lawrence battle was to come of
in accordance with the customs of war; the
women and children to be sent out Of reach,
and the battle to begin. We do not vouch fol
the correctness of these reports, but give them
as we got them.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-09-13
An Ordinance

For the Improvement of streets and alleys in the
town Of BrOwnville, Nebraska Territory.
Sec. /. Be it ordained by the town Council of
Brownville, Nemaha county, Mt, that five mills on
the dollar, valuation Of real estate, be levied for the
purpose If improving the streets and alleys in said
town.. oa t
Sec.2. e it further ordained, that the valuation
Of town lots, as returned by the Sheriff at the last
assessment, be the basis upon, which to levy the
above tax. EMB H@
See. 3. Be it further ordained, that the Mayor
and Clerk be authorized to receive proposals., and LET
the contract for all work done in said town; letting
to the lowest responsible bidder, and requiring bond
in full amount of estimated work.
Sec. 4, Be it further ordained, that a competent
engineer be appointed, as City Engineer, whose duty
it shall be to make an estimate Of all work desired
which work shall be done in accordance with such
estimate, and the instructions of the Council.
Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, that it shall be
the duty of the Marshal to proceed and collect the
above tax, Immediately after the expiration Of ter
days from the passage of this Ordinance, and pay thu
money into the hands of the corporation Treasurer
taking his receipt therefor, which money shall b.
drawn by an order, signed by the Mayor and Clerk
and authorized by a vote of the Council.
See. s. BE it further ordained, that should AM
property holder in said town, fail to comply with tn,
requirements of preceding sections of this 0rdi
nance, then it shall be the duty of the Marshal Il
proceed and enforce the same, in accordance will
the law in such case made and provided.
This Ordinance to take effect from and after tel
days from the date of its passage.
Passed September 2, 1856. z=.zH
se-f 75 vfa.- A. s. H0LLADAY, Mayor.
Attest: o. F. LAKE, Clerk,
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-09-13
NEW ADEERT1sEMENTs.

EDWARD MEAD & Co., Importers and
wholesale dealers in Watches, Jewelry, Fancy
Goods, &c, No. so, Main street, St. Louis.
This is the Oldest House of the kind in the
West opened in 1885, consequently they have
established for themselves a character as hon.
Orable dealers; and a glance at their stock, will
be sufficient to satisfy any one that their stock
is unequalled in quantity, quality, styles sud
prices.
JOHN W. TooLEY, Successor to Noonan,
TOOley & CO.. No. SO, Main street st. Louis,
advertises a large wholesale stock Of goods in
his line. See his advertisement for particulars
We are assured by those who have dealt al
this House, that no bette: can be found; stock
large and varied; prices moderate; terms lib.
eral. Give him a call. s
FUTILE, PERLEY & SMITH, n Main street
st. Louis, manufacturers of Bonnets, and deal
ers in Millinery goods. This House ever mind
full Of the wants of the Undertakes great
pains 20 keep up with the fashions" difficult
as that may be; yet we are informed they sue
c~essfully accomplish that feat. We speak fol
T., 2. & S. liberal patronage from Nebraska
See the card Of JAcoD SAFFoRD, ESQ, Ne.
braska City. Business entrusted to him. vii
meet with prompt attention.
#E
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-09-13

The steamer CLARA passed down on Satur-
day last, having on board a large number of
United States troops, intended, we are inform
cd for Fort Kearney. Owing to the present
excited state of affairs in Kansas, they will
probably be retained there.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-09-13
Furniture and Upholstry
Of Great Variety.
At the Banner Furniture Ware Rooms of
HEATON & TRIMBLE.

On Second Street, Sign Of the Chair and BedsseUl.
THE~ continued liberal patronage Of the citizens of
i st. Joseph, North Western Missouri, Kansas, Nc
braska and Western Iowa, for all Of which we feel
thankful, has induced us to increase our facilities for
doing busineSsg 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 eases, Wash stands, Work
tables and Wradrobes, Sofas, divans, Ottomans and
f~ootstools, spring seat parlOr- chairs, rocking, nurse,
elizabeth chairs of every variety, Mahogany, wal
nut, cherry and maple bedsteads Of every style and
variety. Spring, hair, moss, cotton and shuck mat
tresses, &e, together with all other articles in ON
line, usually kept in a Furniture Wareroona. VIZ
say then to all who may want good Furniture, either
for hotels, parloRs OF bed rooms, give us scall and ex.
anime our work and prices, and we think you viii
leave your money here in place of sending it to st
Louis and getting an inferior article at the sam,
price you can get a good one here at. ! rr1 erri
Our motto is the cash SYSTEM, which will enable III
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. 10 ~.
St. Joseph, Aug 80, 1856. vY1n13tf ~tfr.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-09-13

IMPRovEMENT.-Never has there been as
much improvement going on in Brownville
as at present. Look in what ever direction
you may, and mechanics are to be seen en-
gagged erecting buildings. We count from the
window where we are writing, twenty-five
carpenters and masons at work on one square.
JOHN L. DOzIER & Go are erecting a large
mercantile house, on Main street. Mr.. DozIER
of the firm, has arrived and is driving matters
in regular Nebraska go-ahead style.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-09-13

GEN. DAUGHERTY.-We were favored with
a visit from this veteran Pioneer Of the West,
on Saturday last. He was on his return from
Fort Pierre. Although having been an ad-
v~enturer in these western wilds for over 80
years, he looks as though he might pass, as
many more in like employment
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-09-13
MICHAEL MCGEE,
Saddle and Harness Maker,
East side of Main, bet. Francis and Felix ST.,
ST. JOSEPH. MO.

b GtSb SAu W VlhAug DCbs LIhtlCl anu G6lA4 Ot.g
ST. JOSEPH. MO.
THANKFUL for past favors, begs leave to inform
i 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 article Of Skirting
Harness, bride leather, hog, calf, and sheep skins;
fine goat morocco, and a surprisingly beautiful arti-
Gle Of enameled leather of various hues. 8
He has every variety of saddle trees, fEnp the real
Mexicana and English, Boards and Grimsieys pat
ent, down to the common fall-back. 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. al +OA
He has not now, nor viii he keep any other than
No / wOrkmen, and his instructions to them areneat-
ness and strength. He, therefore, feels no hesitation
in saying that his work will seldom be eqnaIed, no
where surpassed. r- n
As small profits and quick sale, is his motto, he
pledges himself to sell considering tho quality OF
the article) lower than any house west of the ALE.
gheny Mountains. l'
Those disposed to suspect him of gassing, haveon-
ly to call to be assured of their mistake. p
st. Joseph, August 80, 1856. v1n13tf
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-09-13
df[arriiG0,


Near Peoria, III. on the 18th inst. by RRy. z. HALL,
HON. ABEL d. KIRK, of Archer, Nebraska Territory,
Illinois.
"Told you 90" We predicted sometime
ago, that the eyes or our correspondent KIRK
were 'set.n This writing about sparkling
eyes 'blushing cheeks, y "ruby lip" and the
like, was evidence of his ~"goneness.n G,
Permit us to congratulate you upon your
engagement from the ranks of Bachelorism,
with its cold, dreary, comfortless routine of
life. "Luck to ye." s~r7saraq .ssI
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-09-13
MORE INDIAN TROUBLES.

Col. Thompson informs us that he saw and
conversed with the mail carrier from Oregon,
Mo-, to Fort Kearney, who informed him that
he was attacked by a band of Cheynes Indians,
when only six miles from the Fort, coming in
this trip,-was shot in the arm and through
the hat. He retreated to the Fort, from which
a company of Is men were sent in pursuit oil
the Indians, ovcrtaking and killing ten of theil
number. An armed escort was sent in with
the mail carrier. rI.-
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-09-13
First Come, First Served.
ONE HUNDRED OWN LOTS
Donated to actual settlers, in the best town
site On the Missouri river, Nemaha
City, Nemaha County,,
NebraSka Territory.


site on the Missouri river, Nemaha
City, Nemaha County,,
Nebraska Territory.
OEMAHA 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 e~entre'of the county, on the river, -
miles above st. Joseph, and IS miles below Council
Bluffs, and on the Stage thOrOughfare from Iowa to
Kansas. The town site is beautifully located on an
elevation Of 80 feet above low water mark. on q 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. 5I6 feet
by 352. Two streets 100 feet wide, crossing each
other alright angles, IN the centre of the town; all
other streets are so feet wide. Lots A by $50 feet.
with a sixteen foot alley. A Ferry is in operation al
this point, the road from which intersects the Bluf
City road through Missouri, A permanent Landing.
a Saw and Grist Mill now in operation, and a Steam
Sawmill to bein operation by 1st September next. Il
is immediately on the Territorial Road from Brown
vile to Archer, where it interseets the Territorial
Road from Oregon, Ao., to Fort Kearney; a Post Office
a weekly mail, building material Timber, Stone and
Stonecoal In abundance. The Proprietors pledge
themselves to donate 100 lots in the town TO actual
settlers, who will erect on a Lot, they may select, a
respectable building, within = reasonable time, to be
agreed upon. H
For particulars address either the Secretary or Pres
ident, at Yemaha City, Nenaha county, ". II.
JEROME HOOVER. Priest.
E. u. McCOMAS, See'y.
Nemaha City, N. T. Aug. 9, 1856. y1-n10tf
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-09-13

The monument Of patience and industry,
JIMMY ENTw1srLE, we see is still shoveling
away, digging down his lots on the Bluff. In
less time than many of us think, he will have
them down son a level" when they will be
worth to him $1,000 each.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-09-13
R PUBLICATIONS..

"OAeA2 RI IONO
THE COUNTRY GENTLEMAN is a beautifully illus
trated weekly of is pages quarto, with special De-
partments for the Farm, the GraZier, the Dairy, the
Fruit Garden and Orchard, the Florist, the Kitchen
Garden, the Housewife, the Preside, &c. This is
without question, the BEST Agricultural Paper in the
United States. Hon. JOHN WENTWORTH, NJ. c.. of
Illinois. Price 50 a year.
The CULTIyAToR, monthly, 81 pages oetavo-well
known for twenty years, as the best monthly agrieul.
tural Journal in this country. Prico so cents per
year. la' tiiF
The ILLUSTRATED ANNUAL REG4sTK1s OF RURAL
Affairs. The two Nos. issued for 1855 and 1856,
contain more than $50 engravings of buildings, ami
mails, trees fruits, DC. Price rs cents esch-sen
post paid by mail. .r ?
These works combine attractions to be found In M
similar publications, and the Publishers win send
specimens of the papers toall who would like to ex-
anime them. Published at Albany, n. Y, by
x1n13tf LUTHER TUCKNBR & SON.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-09-13

CoUNTERFEIrINa.-A Bank Note Detector
gives the number of banks in the United
States, whose notes have not been counterfeit
ed or altered, as 1853; and the number whose
notes have been counterfeited or altered, as 1854
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-09-13

The new Bank building of the NEMkH4
VALLEY BANK, is now moving along To COM
pletion rapidly. JUICE RIDDLE is id town
looking after matters himself.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-09-13
New Hardware Store.
' Sign of the Mill Saw.
I. FTAHFPTY

Importer, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
American German, English & French
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.
T" ST. JOSEPH, MO.
rs NOW receiving and opening the largest and most
varied arsortment 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 aud horticul-
tural tools and implements, in great variety, combin-
ing all the recent and useful improvements for the
saving Of a vast amount of labor to the farming com
munity; from whom | respectfully request a careful
examination Of this department Of my stock. / am
also exclusive agent for the sale Of the celebrated
st. Louis Circular Mill and Cross Cut Saws, which !
viii warrant, and I'll all orders at The factary prices.
Also a large assortment of Guns, Rifles snd Pistols
Iron, Steel, Nails, &C., of the best brands: in a word
my stock is very complete, which, forits quality and
price, I am determined TO offer such inducements a:
viii command a liberal share Of trade from this and
adjoining counties. My arrangements for importing
and agencies for American Hardware Manufacturers
together With g long experience in the general Hard.
ware trade, enables me; not only to defy all eOmpeti
ton, but has convinced me that the true principle O
trade is cash sales and small profits.
August 30, 1856. vInIetf
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-09-13

recent additions, we now have the most
NJ Office in this Western Country, and
To execute Job Work of every descrip-
~, neatest style, and on reasonable TERMS
,~ftention given to Blank and Card work:
- rchascd one of Fosters latest Improved
o. es. Orders from n distance will meet
NJ attention. - e
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-09-13

resident in this Territory, coming from
e~ortions Of the States, often suggest to us
tto Of persons in their old neighbOrhOods, who
WerI tbtlegs become subscribersif they could see
nctc be Advertiser" We always send a speci-
mep and persons relieving, will consider it q
te become a regular subscriber. Post
nd others, feeling sufficient interest to make
81 can retain the usual per cent for thelT
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-09-13
Oblige.
J. HOWE.

J. HOWE is a resident of Delphi, y. Y. A
friend of his here, has been sending him the
Advertiser, without charge. We think he
might have exhibited more of the gentleman
in his manner of notifying either his friend OF
the publisher Of the Advertiser, that he did
not wish the paper.
Nebraska advertiser., 1856-09-13

ss-FOr particulars relating to the
che extra session of Congress we re-
pder to matter under the Washington
another column. No progress ap-
Be made, nor not much prospect of
pc present. or rather pait Session of
will be a noted one on the historical