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Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-07
The steamer Ash vileus.

He you hat are bound for The North
or the South, or ever expect to travel upon
the Missouri river, il you should reach
the wharf in time to take the Asa Will
gus, you will be fortunate indeed, and if
you do not have a happy a0d pleasant
trip il will be your own fault. We have
tried it, and speak as one who knows.
She is n beautiful steamer and has a
noble commander. For speed, reliability
and safety for a long journey of a thou
sand miles over sand bars, 10y snags, and
through the many casualties SO frequently
occurring to steamers on this turbid
stream, the Asa Wilgus has no superior
on this river. Her captain, formerly
captain of the A. c. Godin, is well and
favcrably known to our. travelling public.
Prompt and efficient as an officer, he is
no less kind, obliging and courteous as n
gentleman to his passengers, while his
clerk, Mcpherson, is a gentleman Of the
first water, and whether in n business or
social point of view, it is pleasant to make
and profitable TO cultivate his acquaint-
anCp.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-07
IEairView Association.

A meeting of the Fairyiew Associa-
ton, convened in Fairview IL miles west
Of B-llev lc, Sarpy county, at | o'clock,
= NJ, on motion Mr.. CALVIN SAILING,
was called 10 the chair, aud Mr.. Robert
LANG chosen Secretary. o. motion n
committee WIS appointed to draft Resolu-
tons by whicI this association be governed.
On motion the following preamble and
resolutions were presented by the cjm-
miltee and adopted.
WHEREAS, We the settlers of Sarpy
County, living in Township 10, North
Range II, East /; deem it necessary for
our welfare, 20 form a club association for
the protection Of our lives, our properly
and our claims.
Therefore, Resolred, That we fora our
selves into a club, to be known as the Fair
view Association.
ReSolrcd, Each claim shall not exceed
320acres, S0acres Of which may he timber,
which can be he'd in two separate parts.
Resolved, 1t shah be staied or bIazcd
with the date and persons name, so it can
be readily traced by one accustomed to
tracing lines.
Rcsoirei, Thirty days after stalking,
there shall be a foundation, or a COM
menccment Of a house, aud in sixty days
there shall be h,use erected on the claim,
and the owner living in it, or a good citi-
zen in his place, unless excused by the
association.
Resoired, That where a disputed claim
case shall arise, it shall be tried by a Jury
of six, or less, provided the parties agree
on the lesser number, and they shall be
appointed 10y the President, he selecting
twelve members, each party shall refuse
three; the remaining six acting.
Resolved, That thus association be
considered a branch of the Bellevue club,
and that we will unite at the land sales.
Resoicai, That all persons holding
claims, shall be Of lawful age, aud citizens
Of the Territory; that non-residents shall
improve their claims to the amount of
eight dollars every sixty days, and shall
reside thereon once during such time.
Resoirei, That these laws may be
amended, as it may hereafter be deemed
necessary.
| CALVIN SAILING, Prest.
ROBERT LANG, SFcy.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-07
CALVIN SAILING, Prest.
ROBERT LANG, SFcy.
Complimentary.

At n meeting Of the Passengers on
board of the steamer ASA Wiigus," on
her second trip from St. Louist to Sioux
City, Mr.. Daniel Rush Of GAINESVILLE,
Ohio, was elected President and /. A.
Barnc,te Esq. Secretary. The President
stated the object Of the meeting TO be, to
express the opinion of the conduc, of the
Officers of the boat 30 them as "Passen-
gers" and to recommend her as a safe,
swift, aud c~ommodious boat, TO those
lourneying West. Also, 20 exonorate
the officer from all censure, in the acct
dent 70 the Steamer "Silver Heels"
A committee OF seven gentlemen were
then appointed to draft resolutions appro-
pirate for the occasion. The following
gentlemen were appointed a committee.
Hon. W. r. McDOugai, of Tennessee.
j.. \. Cody, +" Chicago.
Col. john Ritchev, e" Omahi.
Hon. S. 4. Strickland +" Bellevue,N. T.
John Scott, Jr. i" Pistsburg.
a. y. French, " Sioux City.
The committee after a few moments alb.
sencc, returned and reported the follow
ing resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted; Whereas
Approaching the terminus Of a long
and tedious journey from cur homes in
the Elslern States, to the far West,
and feelinga sympathy il common With the
thousands OF emegrants IN ,ransi,in to their
destined Homes" we feel it incumbent
upon as, not only to express our high
sense Of qualification for the ample and
expeditions provisions with which the
travelling pubiic are now furnished, but TO
point out tothem the safest and most re-
liable conveyance to which they may
confidently inirust their property and
heir lives.
Therefore be it Resolved
That in this expression of the high es
innate in which we hold the steamer Asa
Wilgus," not only for her capacity as a
safe healthy aud conmodious vessel, but
in the marked ability and experience Of
her officers, each of whom from her Judi
cious and skilful Captain Jackson Ivers'
and genllemanly clerk IL. ID. McPher-
son. to the hands upon her decks, expert
ence is masters of their several duties.
We tender our thanks for the kindness
and comforts they have bestowed upon US,
and cordially recommend them 10 the pat
ronage Of the travelling "Pubhc."
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-07
Arrived.
AN OBSERVER.

Hon. S. A. SrRIoKLAND arrived
home last Saturday evening, accompanied
by his blooming and accomplished bride;
and was welcomed by three hearty cheers
from our citizens, as he stepped from the
steamer upon our wharf-iIe meets with
a warm welcome from his old friends and
neighbOrs. Il seems the Hon. gentleman
found time, during a flying trip to New
York and Washington, to WOO, win and
wed one of Ohio's fair daughters, and
we congratulate the happy couple upon
their mutual good fortune.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-07

10 Mr.. j. a. Barnett, an eminent
and practical teacher, is now s%ojourning
in Bellevue As we have a beautiful
structure erected for school purposes, and
the intention is to have a school in Belle
vuc, why not, at once, come to a conclu-
sion to procure a tea her. We want no
new hand ut the "bellows," no mediocre,
no Observation-Disclosures, but a man that is
capable, had experience, and who has
adopted teaching as a profession. We
believe. and can say without hesitancy,
that Mr.. Barnett is the best man we can
get to take charge Of our school. Mr..
Barnett has been under the training of
DR.. Sprcchcr, Of Wittenberg College,
Springfield, Ohio, and for the last four
years has been advancing the cause of
education in that great State, Ohio, meet
ing with much success as a teacher.
Let us have a good school started here
Immediately, ard soon families will seek
this place in preference to all others.
We say eccyy one should be interested in
Ibis thing. All lend encouragement and
the cause shall not fail.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-07
Tootle & jackson.

FORWARDING & COMMISSION MER-.
IL CHANTS, Council Bluffs city, Iowa.
Having a Large aud Commodious Warehouse
on the Levee at the Council Bluffs landing,
are now prepared to receive and store, all
kinds of merchandise and produce, will receive
and pay charges on all kinds of freigths so
that Steam Boats will not be detained as they
have been heretofore, in getting ZONE one to
receive freight, when the cOnsignees are absent.
REFERENCES Livermoore & Cooley, S. G.
Dalls & Co. and Humphrey, Putt & Tory, st.
Louis, Mo. Tootle & Fairleigh, st. Joseph,
Mo. j. s. Cheneworth & Co., CINCINNATI Ohio;
w. f. Coulbough, Burlington, Iowa. Lift
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-07
For lhe Rellevne GnzelLe.
Educational.


1t behooves us all, as we are swiftly
gliding along in prosperity and cminence,
MS a city Of the first rank, in Nebraska,
that we look to those things that 50 nearly
concern us, aud rcgald with significance
those institutions that will promote the fu-
turc interests of the embryo city--BrLLE-
vUr.
As the flow or emigration is still pour
ing upon us, rs the indications still auspi-
cate that 'tho tide has hardly moved
westward" why not we, as a city, show
to the moving multitude such %'local'
privileges, such "peculiar' advantages
that none of our rivals can gainsay or
refute.
Linked and combined with American
national wealth is public education. 1t
has for its advocate the whole nation /;
tributes of taxation are laid at its feet
annually it is the power that makes vice
quail and removes the fanaticisms and
superst tons of ignorant humanity it Is
the little %lcaven" that imparts peace and
plenty to the community.
Why need we dwell, at length, on the
importance Of the suhject--it is ever ad-
mittcd.
This city must eventually have schools,
academies, and in all probability, a col
lege. Perhaps some old fogies ask when
shall these things bel They fold their
arms in ease and wait for "the moving Of
the waters" whilst some rival passes and
receives the reward.
The advantages to a city in having a
well conducted school are many. Look
at Cleveland, Ohio. 1t is known far and
wide for its excellent schools. 4 western
city, and let us suppose Bellevue, with
such a reputation, must undoubtedly in.
nuence hat kind Of emigrants of the
Eastern States who have always enjoyed
the benefits of good schools, and who dis.
like to deprive their children of the
means of education, feeling that the sac
riice Of moving to the beautiful west, n,
much as they desire to do, is too grea
compared with the education of Their
families. Let Bellevue have such an in
~luence, and soon our landing will b,
crowded with multitudes.
Now as we have an excellent and com
modlous school editice nearly completed
let all um,e-one strong pail be made t
build up a good school; one tina, shal
spread our name far and wide, and at
tract the attention of all new comers 4
the west. Let us have a real, living
active and intelligent teacher; one VIII,
loves the profession, and not him VII,
follows it only for the "~loaves and fishes
Our city has now an impetus that mus
hear down all opposition auspices Of thu
future we're never so brilliant; then lie
us be at work Immediately; let US altent
to this school matter as a case Of ncces
sity. We feel confident the citizens o
Bellevue are alive to their own interests
All that is wanted is the will.
AN OBSERVER.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-07

Rs From the letter writers of Wash.
ington, we learn that the Hon. p. c.
Ward, of New York, is spoken of as the
probable future Secretary of Nebraska,
and also that his claims are urged by
many strong influences of his own State
and Pennsylvania. We are personally
acquainted with Mr.. Ward, and are
pleased to hear of the probability of his
coming to our Territory to live. Mr..
Ward has. we venture the assertion, as
bright a record, as a Democrat of the
Jeffersonian and Jackson school, as any
statesman Of his age, for amid the con-
tinually changing and ever shifting poll
teal elements of New York for the last
twelve years, he has always oeen found
an .blc, faithful, and consistent National
-Dcmocrat. He has repeatedly refused
elective honors at home, and whether he
is a candidate of his own choice for this
position, or would accept it, we arc not
advised.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-07
STRING ARRANGEMENT.

Regular Packet for Kansas. Leavenworth,
Weston, st. Joseph, Savannah, Iowa Point,
Nebraska City, Bellevue, Council
Bluas, Omaha and Florence.
fix THE new and elegant Passenger
Steamer Florence, J.. Throck-
morton, Master, j. T.. German,
Clerk, will her trips as a regular
packet in the above trade. on the opening of
navigation in the spring, and will remain in it
throughout the season.
The Florence having been built under the
superintendent Of the Undersigned, expressly
for the trade. is OF extraordinary strength, and
well adapted to itin every particular. A rea-
sonable share of the patronage of shippers,
aud The public generally, is respectfully soli-
cited. J. THROCKMORTDN, Master.
21-s j. Il. GoRMAN, Clerk,
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-07
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.
COUNCIL BLUFFS ADVERTISEMENTS.
Greene, Weare & Benton,

ID ANKERS, DEALERS IN EXCHANGE,
ID and Land Agents, Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Notes and Bills collected and RENTED to any
part of the United States. Money received on
deposit, and interest allowed. Eastern OF
Southern Drafts furnished in sums to suit pur-
ehasers. Land Office funds paid for Currency
or bills of Exchange. Loans effected on good
security. Taxes paid, titles examined, and
Real Estate bought and spld on Commission.
Lands entered for settlers and time given for
payment. Office opposite the Pacific House,
in west lower room of Land Office.
REFERENCES: +. s. Jesup & Co. ; w. J.
Barney & Co., Bankers, Dubuque, Iowa Cook
x Sargent, Bankers, Davenport, Iowa I; Cub
berton s. Reno, Bankers, Iowa City, Iowa /;
Peoples Bank, New York City; Ketchem,
Rogers & Bennett, Bankers, New York City ;
Selkon, Withers & Co., Washington, d.. G. +;
Hon. Chas. Mason, Com. of Patents, WASH
ipgton, ID. c.; Hon. A. C. Dodge, s. U. S.
Burlington, Iowa; Hon. G. w. Jones, s. ,U.
s Dubuque, Iowa Hon. Joseph Williams,
Chief Justice, Muscatine, Iowa.
Council Bluffs, Oct. %, 1886 -l-tf
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-07
ROBINSON

TINE undersigned having recently taken
Il and reftted the above well-known and
popular Public House, he trusts 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 best the market affords. and
no. pains will be spared to make his guests
agreeably at home and comfortable.
G. A. ROBINSON.
Council Bluffs, Iowa. nov l3-tf,
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-07
Council Bluffs NonparieI.

This is the title Of a large and beauti-
full weekly sheet, Published at Council
Bluffs, Iowa, by our old and esteemed
friends, Messrs. w. w Maynard and
A. ID. Long, and Judging from the former
popularity Of these gentlemen, W. predict
a brilliant future for the Nonpareil. Sue
cess attend you, friends Maynard and
Long.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-07
Tailoring Tailoring

The Undersigned begs leave to inform the
citizens of Bellevue and vicinity that be is
prepared TO do custom work, in the latest
fashion and most approved style. lie feels
confident that his work is unsurpassed East
or West aud by moderate prices respectfully
solicits a share of the public patronage. He
will always be found ready to receive orders
at the Bellevue House.
JOSEPH BRAY.
Bellevue, N. T. March 18th lS57,tf
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-07

fSS- The Free State party Of Leaven-
worth city, Kansas, have elected their
mayor by lS6 majority. The opposition
had two candidates in the field.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-07
A FINE FARM FOR SALE.

THE undersigned would respectfully inform
the citizens of Bellevue and the public gener-
ally, that he wishes to sell his farm, which is
situated on the Platte river, in Sarpy County,
land is fenced with boards. and cedar posts.
40 acres is broken, and half a mile from this
is 20 acres of as good timber as can be found
in the Territory. This farm is situated on
the Stage Road from omaha to Nebraska
City, the Platte River Ferry being right on
the pldcc. II is altogether as desirable a To-
cation rs can be foundon the Platte River, and
for richness Of Soil, and convenience of Wood
and Water unsurpassed by any in the Terri
tory. For further particulars apply to the
owner Oh the premises.
w. CARLYLE.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-07
PLATTE RIVER FERRY CoMPANY,

NOTICE is hereby given, that articles of
~ association of this Company, have been
duly recorded in the counties of Douglas and
Cass that said company is a legal incorpora-
ton, under the laws of the Territory of Ne
braska that it's name is stated at the head of
this notice that its principal place of business
is at the mouth of the Platte River, in said
Territory; that the general nature of the bust
ness to be transacted, is to keep a Ferry across
the Platte River, between the counties Of
Douglas aud Cass, within two miles of its
junction with the Missouri River hat the
amount Of Capital Sock il Five Thousand
dollars, the whole of which has been paid in,
ia the Organization Of the Company that the
legal existance of said company commenced
on the first day of January 1857, aud is to be
continued for the term of Twenty years there
after, that the highest of indebtedness author
ised by said company is one thousand dollars,
and that the aiflirs of said company are 70 he
managed by a President, Treasurer and Secre-
iarv who constitute q board of directors, and
said company claim the exclusive privilege of
keeping a Ferry across said Platte River, for
the distance of two miles from its mouth.
Dated February All 1857.
JOSEPH THROCKMORTON.
26-4t Secretary.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-07
SEASON ARRANGEMENT.

Regular Packet for Kansas. Nebraska CITY,
Bellevue, Con ell Bluffs, Omaha,
add Florence.
tF~"k THE new and elegant Steamer
.St@gvHis9 Min-ne-ha-ha, Cant. Charles
i~---~@ Baker, Master, - Hutchinson,
Clerk, will run as a regular packet, to the
above and all intermediate points on the Mis-
souri, river, and persons can RELY upon her con-
tinning in the trade regular v during the season.
The Miu-ne-ha-ha il an entirely new boat,
built expressly for the Missouri River trade,
aud being fitted up in the latest and most APP
proved style, her officers feel confident, that
strict attention to the comforts Of Passengers,
and to business, will make her the favorite
BEAT in the trade.
CHAS. BAKER. Master.
- HUTcHINsoN, Clerk.
III. I Clarke, Agent. % =
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-07

IsB@ Wymer, the emancipationist, has
poem elected mayor Of St. Louis by over
100 majority.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-07
Territory Of Nebraska, !
Eiral InIiciAl DialrirE

IVTTTTOTN Ut NEUTHNhd. {
First Judicial District. {
TT is hereby ordered that The DISTRICT
l. COURT, OF the first Judicial District, in
and for the county of Cass, which was pro-
vided TO be held in the fourth week of April
instant. be. and The same is. hereby. adjourned
to the FOURTH TUESDAY OF MAY next,
ut ten o'clock 2. M, at which time the officers
of the Court, and parties having business
therein, are required to attend.
Done at my chamber,
Bellevue, Ap'l IL, '57S T. FERGUsoN,
26-tf Judge of First Judicial District.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-07
TOR SALE.

FOR ALI
LOTT L. Block 256; i { i, Block 253; Lot I
Block $50; Lot 10, Block III; Lot ?, Block
2lS; Lot 4, Block 1913; Lot 10. Block 81 Lot
3, Block 2l2; Lot 9, Block 1873 Lot 4, Block
6S; Lot2, Block 1875; Lot 8, Block -; Lots
10, IL anu -, Block III, in Bellevue City.
For terms enquire of
HOLLOWAY & KELLER.
Bellevue House, April 80, 1s57.-2j-tf
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-07
SOD FENCE.
LOCUST SEEDS.
COURT

Territory of Nebraska,}
First Judicial District. !
TT Is hereby ordered, that the DISTRICT
l. COURT. of the first Judicial District. in
and for the County of Dodge. which was pro-
vidod to be held on he third Tuesday of April
instant. be. and the same is hereby adjourned.
TO the FIRST TUESDAY OF JUNE NEXT
at ten o'clock a. M, at which time the officers
of the Court, and parties having business
therein, are required to attend.
Done at my chamber,
Bellevue, Ap'l IL, 'j7S F. F~ERGUsoN,
2j-tf Judge of FIRST Judicial District.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-07
FOR SALE.

CASH paid for HIDES AND PELTRY.
~ 26-tf By CLARKE & BRO.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-07
w. w. HarYeY.

SURVEYOR AND CLAIM AGENT, will
~ promptly attend TO all business Of Survey
Ing laying out and divtdigglaad surveying and
plating towns and roads, and will accompany
persons DESTROYS of making claims, and will
act as agent for the sale of claims. Office on
Main street, Bellevue, n. 7. 26-tf
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-07
NM. r. SMITH.
J. II. SMITH
Smith e. Brother,
Corn Meal! Corn Meal! !!

ERESH ground for sale at the Bellevue
Il Steam Saw and Grist Mill, known as AL
lens Mill. Wood choppers and Mil hands
wanted. CHAS. CHlLDS.
April 80, 1Sj7.-26-tf
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-02-05

We, the undersigned, Auditors of Miflin
county, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylva-
ma, do certify that, in pursuance of an Act
OF Assembly relating to counties, townships, ,
&c., approved the 18th day of April, 1884,
and the 4th section of an Act relative to the
appointment of Trustees of Orphans Court
&c., passed April 22d, 1916, we met at the
Commissioners Office, in the Borough of
Lewistown, on the 10Th day of January, 1857,
and did audit, settle and adjust the several
accounts between Henry zerbe, Esq, Treasu-
rer of, with said county and the Common
wealth, and the account of Jacob Mutthers-
b0ugh, Esq, Sheriff of, with said county +;
and also the collateral inheritance tax ac-
counts of james Mcdowell, Esq, Register
and Recorder of said county, with the Com
monwealth, as the same stand severally
stated in the foregoing report In witness
whereof we have hereunto set our hands at
the office aforesaid this Both day of January,
A. D. 1857
JOHN BARGER,
GEO. HANAWALT, AUDITORS
Lewistown, Feb. 5, l857-4t
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-02-05

Treasurer Min county, Common
of Penn Jan. JAM 81 1857 inclusive
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1857-02-05
: 9 a z e E = = =.
be:s93p DR.. Hervey Burdell, wealthy dentist of
'w York, was found dead in his room last
ek with fifteen stabs on his person.

ILLINOIS LANDs.-The attention Of farmers
and others about removing to the west, or
desirous of.making safe investments, is re-
auested to the advertisement of Joseph Milli-
ken, ESQ.,, Offering for sale 10000 acres Of
Prairie Lands in Central Illinois. These
lands are located in a climate congenial to
cur own, near the great lines of railway that
traverse the State, and for fertility and easy
cultivation are unsurpassed. Among those
who have already made purchases are VIM.
Mitchell of Lewistown, Joseph Tice of Gran
vile, John NJ. Bell of Derry, and Others who
examined them in person and will cheerfully
testify to their value. The lands will be sold
low, and offer the strongest inducements for
emigrants from this and neighboring coun-
ties to form neighborhoods, and thus in
Measure relieve the tediousness arising from
settling among strangers in strange land.