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ed the noble heart Of the Indian trader and stirred

ed the noble heart Of the Indian trader and stirred
ms generous mpusSs:. ne Urucrvu nus csuoe. crcsv
cd over and had an interview with Brigham Young;
he scanned the motley crowd, saw their miserable
condition, and WAS conquered ne tnrew open ms
negtated o treaty with the Indians for them, So
cured their protection on the route, pointed out :,
Young the advantageous position OF Sals Lake, ana
actually accompanied the troop two hundred miles
scribed by him, is one worthy OF the
pencil of the artist; women and children on their
knees before him; Brigham Young grasping him by
the hand, surrounded by Youthful men and grey
dents in the life Of General Peter Sarpy. To the
Indian trader was the whole Norm trooo indebted
for life, and the noble impulses and generous acts Of
this wanderer from civilization are worthy of being
handed down to posterity. General Sarpy is still
living; years seem to have spent themselves on him
in vain: erect in his gait a soldier. the fire and
vigor of youth CLEANS brightly from his eve He
has an open hand and house, and hospitable re-
ception for the stranger who visits him. and no man
is more generally beloved and esteemed throughout
the Territory in which he may be said to have been
the first pioneer of civilization.
OMAHA CITY, NEBRASKA TsRR1ronY,l
Jan. 8, 1857.
Excitement in the House upon the Announcement Of
the Standing Committees by the Speaker-Funny
Scenes--O Omaha Deieg alton Decentralization Of
Public Pyinter-Gemeral Nescs
There was considerable excitement In the House
Of Representatives Of the Territorial Assembly Of
Nebraska yesterday, originating in the announce
ment by the Speaker, J. L. Gibbs, of the standing
committees. As stated in q preceding letter, there
is an overwhelming majority in this body this ses
sion against what is recognised as Omaha city, its
interests and influences. This majority of course
placed the Speaker in power, and he, following in
the footsteps Of his illusrious predecessors in re-
turn placed his friends upon and controlling all the
committees. Indeed the Omaha city delegation OBJ
tanned no positions of importance at all. OF course
the announcement of the standing committees was
the signal for a revolt.
The minority abused the Speaker in strong Ian
guage, and his friends sustained him and recited
the past history of wrongs inflicted by the two pre-
ceding sessions, when Omaha city had the power
4" The Dirth and fun grew fast and furious'-the
lobbies cheeIed their champions like betters at
cock pit-0ne valiant member proposed to clear the
Hobbies, and threatened to draw his coat to accom-
plsh theterbe work. The lobbes looked pale but the
DagnanimOus member withheld his DISCRIMINATING
propensties, and the war of words went bravey on.
The minority n their offended dignity withdrew from
the committees. "'Ewa'nt fair twas mean and
the Hobbies cheered. The Speaker shouted "House
needed no eneomium from the iobbies to mar the
bilsrity of the body" and the lobby thought it
y,
do Just as they'd a mind to-" Really the scene
was udicrous, but it was brought to close by some
member tired of the farce, who moved an ad-
jour- ment. This morning resolution was
passed sustaining the Speaker. The majority
have the power and purpose using it-perhsps re-
move the capitol set the Missouri river on fire, or
give Omaha "Hail Columbia" However, 1 cannot
blame them. When Omaha interest was in the as
tendency outsiders had to stand aside and now vice
cersa, rules, ard Omaha feels the lash.
Already notice for some five bank bills are offered,
and the prospect is they will pass. The Governors
interesting mode of advertising town lots in ON Aha
city in bis message, is the subject Of much amuse-
ment. Whilst it WAS being read by his private
secretary before both houses, she old gentleman
retained his position in the lobby to hear how 1t
sounded and note its effect upon the "dear people"
Mr.. Furnar, member Of the Council elect from
Neireha county, and editor Of the Brownville Ad-
re'tisr was yesterday elected public printer to the
House.
b The library association hereH is being enter
tanned weekly by lectures. Last night J. Ster.
ling Morton. Of the Nebraska City Ne,os, lectured
upon young America" Next Wednesday night g.
Z Rankin Esq, United States Marshal for this Dis
trict, lectures upon Nauvoo. The lecture room is
generally well attended by intelligent audiences
To night the third house" assemblies in the hall
Of the House, to organize and proceed 10 business
There will doubtless be considerable fun in their
proc eedings. b. p. Rankin the squstter COVER
nor" last year, and his message was rich aud racy.
To night they will probably elect new one
The weather Is moderatiog some. Board here Is
from eight to ten dollars per week. and ordinary at
that. about every bed In town ia full Liquor
s constantly going down the Threats Of members
and outsiders, but in this res3ect Omaha Is not 30
had by far as preceding winters.