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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-06-27

MoRE ABOUT SnEEr.-Thc rage for marvellous
doings in the sheep line continues undated Ac-
corling to the last report in the Free Press We
were inclined to yield the palm to somebody up in
Chttenden County. But old Windham is still
ahead considerably.
We learn on unquestonablc authority that Ma
thanel Whitney of marlboro has flock Of five
Ewes that produced sirteea good, healthy lambs,
all of whom live until he saw fit to kill six, think
ing that ten lambs were as many as five ewes on ght
to bring up. baa! baa!!
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-06-27

ed here to-day, lie will accept the nomination upon
the Philadelphia platform. lie argued that that
passage in his letter which stated that II, ut any
time during the canvass, he became satisfied that
some other man would unite the supporters Of FIRE.
mont better than he could, he should retire, could
mean nothing more nor less than that, if the re-
publicans failed to nominate him, he would resign
his postion rs candidate upon the American ticket.
Mr. Burlingame would open his arms to all-of all
political pcrsuasons and parties. lie would even
omen his arms to that truant governor who has
been bobbing around so lately. lie would hold up
a lamp before him, and would have written upon
the lamp,
'ind while the lamp holds out to burn,
The West sinner may return
Before the couplct was completed, the house
came down with thundcrs oil applause anu '"'ner
Earle of the Spy deliberately rose and handed his
hat to the speaker. The effect was an irrepressiOle
burst of laughter. Mr. Durlingame's appeal was
very effective Some declared that he had not said
ANYTHING, but bc that US it may, he carried the
convention"
The formal ballot resulted as follows ;
vii, ,,,,,,hor or votes. A2l
Vooossa,,, n, a choiec ZIG
Nn,L,nic y Ranks had 337
John Y. Goodrich, -
Scattering, ~
So Mr. Banks was declared the nominee, amid
wild applause
The Republican gives the subsequent proceed
ings, as follows -
Mr. Goodrich was then nominated for lieutenant
governor by acclamation, but he came upon the
stand and declined the honor. lie could not pos
sibly accept it, though he would say that nothing
had occurred during the convention to hinder him
from accepting it. II Mr.. Banks stands upon the
Philadelphia platform. he mir Goodrch) could do
no more. When Nh Banks takes that stand, he
would stand by him.
/ Mr. Hopkins anticipated the result with regard
to Mr. Banks and was ready to accept it. lie took
him upon Mr. Burngamc's word, rs a member Of
no other political organization. lie moved that the
nomination be made unanimous. There was d
laundering aye, and few nays, but very weak and
uncertain,
OLIVER WARNER of Northampton was then nom
mated by exclamation for lieutenant governor, an,
accepted the nomination in graceful speech.
THOMAS d. ELLIOTT of New Bedford, was nom
f mated by reclamation for attorney general. II
the same manner, JosErn WHITE Of Lowell the pres
lcnt orthe convention, was nominated for secretar
Of state, Thomas J. MARsH for treasurer and re
ceiyer general, and VEnLoRUs TAFT Of Upton, 70
E auditor.
At the close of these proceedings, Charles Fran
els Adams took the stand, and made speech
y the general drift rs that of Judge Allen an
then the convention adjourned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-06-27

MoSEY EAsIER.--A lady in this village paid one
of our millners, few days since 800 bill for q
81 bill through mistake The milliner never OBJ
served the mistake but passed the bill for the same
amount for which she had received it, to n man
living in nm adjoining town. lie observed it had q
suspicious look for one dollar bank-noie and thus
remembered of whom he had taken Il but in his
attempt to put it of to firm in this village foi
that amount he was informed Of his mistake. We
believe all errors arising from this big bill have
been corrected. 1t has been so long since we were
familiarity acquainted with this or any other cur
rcncy that we wish some of our friends would test
our discrimination by a similar process.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-06-27

cities and towns referred to the Frework adj
vertisement of Messrs J. G. Hoyey & Co., who
have received the Boston contract for the coming
Fourth of July.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-06-27

"Henry, did you ask Hicks for that money %
Eyes" "What did he say 2" "No,hing I;
he Just Kicked me into the road. That's all he
said"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-06-27

WEATHER, CRoPs, ACQUIRING the month of
June thus far, the weather has been wet and cold
to an unusual degree. Last week the sun did not
shine an hour from Monday until Saturday and
during the same period rain fell almost constantly.
In consequence of this state oftlngs the grass crop
is unprcccdcntly large. With two or three weeks
warm, sunny weather more hay will be made in
this county than during any previous year for n
long time. English grain, particularly winter rye
and wheat, looks well and promises q large yield.
Corn is backward. In the first place it did come
up well; some fields having been planted over twice
and then poughcd up and sowed with buckwheat.
In the second place it is unoommonly small. Con-
tinucd warm weather all the time for two months
will scarcely remedy the difficulty. We believe
that potatoes now promise we'll, but this promise
may be broken by the potato-rot We inclined
to think that an average quantity of fruit may be
reasonably anticipated. To return to grass but
ter and cheese should fall in price. When gras;
grows so fast that amount Of feeding can scarce
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-06-27

ly keep it down there is no sense, or rather too
much cents in keeping up present market quota
tons.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-06-27
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

FOURTH OF JULy.-Ihe coming anniversary Of
our national independence will be celebrated in sew
era places in this county, with considerable spirit
In this village the exercises are indicated by the
programme in this column. 1t is desirable that
the pupils in schools should turn out with full
ranks 1t is earnestly hoped that parents and 9TH
ers will manifest both their patriotism and their
regard for our common schools, in assisting in the
preparations necessary for such an occasion. If
each individual will do but little in furnishing pro-
visions for the children an abundance will be Sc
cured decent respect for village pride and rep
utation should prompt every family to enter into
the cause with zeal. We trust that there will be
no lack of proper enthusiasm in this matter.
At Bellows Falls we learn that there will be q
gathering Fire Companies, and that contest will
be made for IS dollar trumpet. Engine Compa-
ny, No. will participate in the celebration. The
Argus learns that Everybody, and the rest ofman
kind" are coming" How about the provisions
In Wilmington also there is to be celebration
Rev. Mr.. Day. of Bellows Falls, will be the orator
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-06-27

MISUNDERSTANDING the storm of Monday night
hailsones Of large size fell in the northern parts
of Dover and the adjoining region, to such an extent
As to injure the crops severely.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-06-27

"BuNKuM FLAG STAFF" not the newspaper Of
that name, but ycritable liberty pole, is to be
raised in this village previous to the 4th prox. II
is to be about IS feet in height of sufficient alti
tude to test the capacity of any engine in this vi.
cinity
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1857-06-27

The windham and Bennington Association Of
Uniyersalists held its annual session at Whining
ton on Wednesday and Thursday Of the presents
week.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-11-05
Platte River and Running water
wagon Road.

The Wagon Road, extending from
Platte River to the L'Eau qui court, or
Running Water, under the superintend-
ence Of Col. Geo. l.. Sites, has been 10.
Gated, and is in a forward state Of con-
struction.
An appropriation of 100000 was made
by the last Congress, for the construction
Of this road, which commences abou, two
miles above the mouth Of the Platte River
and terminates one mile above the mouth
of the Running Water.
Col. Sites, and the several gentlemen
connected with the ~Iocntiol OF this road,
have arrived in this city, from the upper
country, and are as follows Geo. l..
Sites, Superintendent Henry b. Smyth,
Chief Engineer l.. p. Waldo, Jr., As
sistant Engineer and Clerk Nj. Clagelt,
Assistant Engineer; S. n. Rowe, Stew
ard and Camp Master; A, Plat, Chain
nan (; S. Vanheusen, Chain and Axeman =;
Geo.W. Hill, Flag Bearer and Teumster.
The Road passes up the valley of the
Missouri, ON the second bottom, at an av-
erage distance Of five miles from the
river. The country, for farming purposes,
along this Road, is perhaps some of the
best in the Territory. That lying in the
vallies of the Aaoway, the three Bows,
and the Bazille and its East Branch, is de-
scribed as being excellent, and is rapidly
settling up. The own along the line Of
the Road, are growing, and are in a pros
porous condition.
Below will be found, a correct table Of
distances from the Platte to the several
towns on the line of the Road, extending
10 the Running Water:-
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-11-05
Thanksgiving Proclamation.

Thursday, the Goth day Of November,
is hereby fixed as the day of Annual
Thanksgiving, for the year 1857, in the
Territory of Nebraska.
The propriely and religious duty of the
observance of such a day, in each year,
have been recognized by nearly every
State in the Union. Our citizens should
heartily and d%evoutly concur ;~-acknowl-
edging their dependence upon a Gracious
aud Bounteous Providence; expressing
their faith in His goodness and jusuce;-
and duplicating the continuance of His
favor and mercy. -rfEEFs
We may be thankful for the prosperity
of the country at large; for the absence
of Wars and Pestilence; for the securi-
ty of our rights and Liberties under a Re-
public, now frmer and more powerful than
ever; and for the certainty of the more
rapid progress Of our productive and PROM
ising Territory. Whatever the embar-
rassmen Of the tines-all may rejoice in
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-11-05
To Our Patrons.

With this issue, the Gazette completes
It's first volume. Financially, it has
equaled the expectations Of its publishers.
We notice, in looking over our sub.
.cription book, that considerable sums Of
money, are due for subscriptions. 1t is
hoped that those who are in arrears, will
make immediate payment.
We intend to spend some time in So
letting subscribers, for the coming year
and with the next issue, we shall open a
new subscription book, and require pay
men, in advance.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-11-05
STEPHANUs.

IMMIGRATION TO BuENos AYREs.-
From four TO five hundred Swiss emigrants
are located in The province of Entire Rios,
Buenos Ayres, under the immediate aus
pices Of the President of the Coneedera.
lion /; each family of four persons'receiy-
ing sixteen squares-,hat is, slxty'four
acres Of good arabic land-one hundred
silver dollars, four oxen, three cows, and
the timber requisite for the construction Of
their houses. Six thousand political emi-
grants are also expected from Naples.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-11-05

the privilege of +" life, liberty and the pur-
suit of happiness"-and should unite in
Prayer and Praise to Him who has so far
sustained us, and who controles our for
tune.
i, therefore recommend that our citizens
convene ut their usual places of public
worship for the purposes above mention
ed, on the 26th day Of this month.
= Given under my hand and the
~ Great Seal of the Territory at
!, Omaha, City, this fourth day Of
November, 1857.
T. B. CUNNING,
Act. Gov. of Nebraska.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-11-05

The Bridges are to be constructed Of
the best timber, that can be procured,
and in the most substantial and workman
like manner. Mr.. John Barnard, an ex-
perienced Bridge builder, is siPerintend-
ing the erection of them. A larger por-
ton Of the Bridges, are between the
Platte and Dakota City, to which point
the Road viii be completed this fall,
In some places the road will not be
graded as it should be, in consequence Of
the insuficiency of the appropriation.
But it is hoped that Congress, will at its
mex, session, make a further %appropria-
lion, for the full completion Of this Road.
The Secretary of the Interior has direct
ed the Bridges TO be first constructed, and
IL more money is not appropriated Tor
grading, the people of the Territory will
have to do il al their own expense.
We are indebted to Mr.. Smyih, Chief
Engineer, for the above facts.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-11-05

REV. c. CnAUcER Goss.-This gentle
man left by the steamer Florida for WASH
d. C.. Mr.. Goss has been with
us several months, and is so well satisfied
with the place, that he intends to return
aud make his home amorg us.
This gentleman has, during his stay
with us, by his sound practical and cf'ec-
tive sermons, as well rs by his interesting
and instructive lectures upon various top.
les, won the admiration and confidence Of
the entire community, In fact we are not
saying too much, when we add, that by
his eminent learning, marked ability, and
popular manners; together with his mod
est and u%nassuming department, he has
made himself a general and universal IA
vori,e with all classes. His powerful and
ever ready pen, has rendered us much
aid, by his correspondence with this pa
per, for the las, three months. We UNI
derstand that Mr.. Co.'S object, III his Jour-
ney, among other lhings, is to deliver a
series Of Lectures upon Nebraska, is re.
sources, advantages, and prospects, a,
Washington, Baltimore, and a few other
cities of the East.
lie has nearly ready for the press, q
work upon Bellevue ard the Grea'
Platte Valley" and another in prepera'
ton upon Nebraska, its History, Re-
sources and Advantages" which are soor
to be published. From extracts that We
have had the pleasure of reading, these
works, we should Judge, will be as insiruc'
tive and interesting, as hey are truthful
In his temporary absence, we bespeak fol
him that success, that his sterling worth
and real merit so richly deserves.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-11-05
Another FLOWER Faded.
" Friend after friend departs,
Who hath not lost a friend?
There 10 no union here Of hearts,

VINO ndtu not lohl " lIlcNu
There is no union here Of hearts,
That hath not here an end.".
Death has reached out its cold, icy
hand and severed from the fondest ties of
earth, Sarah ", wife of the Hon. S. A.
Strickland of this city. This sad event oc-
Cured late on Tuesday night, Nov. Sd,
1867, after an illness Of eight days
The typhoid fever, a disease fatal TO SO
many, seated itself so indelibly upon her
constitution, that it baffled every human
effort. The best medical aid of this city
was procured, as well as the services Of
that distinguished practitioner, DR.. Peck,
Of Omaha.
Last spring the deceased united her in
teresl with our friend Strickland of this
Tcrritory-left u large circle of friends in
Massillon, Ohio, the place of her nativity,
and came to this city in May, with bright
hopes and brilliant prospects. But alas !
the car of death was on her track, to bear
her to that spirit land. We little thought
n few weeks since, that we should have,
so soon, TO record the demise Of one 50
valued, tina, the silken cord that bound
her 10 that kindred heart would so soon
be severed. This, however, is only an
other evidence, hat there is but a step be-
tween us and death.
But although separated from loved ones
on earIh, yet like one of old, she is moi,
dezd, but slcepelh and on the morning
of the resurrection, will
"Open her eyes in sweet surprise,
And in her Saviour's image rise" Dab
Her soul, separated from its clay cas-
ket, has scared to regions higher and ho-
lier, to an atmosphere serener and purer,
to yonder sun bright cline; there to plume
her pinions pure, in heavens uncreated
light.
To-minglc with the serapbs bright,
And join that goodly throng,
VINO range tne ncluS OF chuleS9 llSDt,
And chant the heavenly song
But while the lark sours DER her tomb,
Her spirit lives, in h~eaven-her home.
That Angel form. like roses fair,
Was withered in her bloom;
No more her voice salutes the ear,
IT'S hushed beneath the tomb.
And while her friends in sadness mourn,
Her spirit lives, in heaven-her home.
Her soul is waited far away,
From all the scenes of earth
Nor could we wish her here to say,
From such enduring worth.
While the cypress shades her tomb,
Her spirit lives, in hcaven-her home.
Friend Strickland, wipe away your tears,
Nor mourn her absence here;
For hope dispels the gloomy fears,
OF friends and kindred dear.
And while the winds howl DER her tomb.
Her spirit lives, in heaven-her home.
Though in affection furnace tried,
Yet seek for holier ties,
Where anguish meier afllict the breast,
And friendship never dies.
For while YOU linger by her tomb,
Her spirit lives, in hearen-her home.
CHAUCER.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-11-05

MFRS. J. E. NYE, will again open her
vi School, on Wednesday, November, 4th.
Grateful to the citizens of Bellevue, for past
patronage, she asks its continuance, hoping
she may be able to retain the, approval and
confidence, that has been so kindly extended
to her. There will be two terms Of twelve
weeks each, the ensuing winter.
For the fist rudiments of reading and SPELL
ing, s., 90 a term. Tt --
Common English branches, Arithmetic,
Grammar and Geography, $500 a term.
Higher English branches, or French, 5000
a term.
1t is important that all should enter at the
commencement of the term, and be punctual
in their daily attendance. No deduction will
be made for absence, except in case Of pro-
tracted illness. I..
Oct. %. 81
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-11-05
p

THERE will be a meeting of the Board Of
Trustees Of the Simpson University, at Omaha
City, N T.. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, in the M tn
odist Church, at O'Clock, p. NJ. A full meet
ing of all the members of the Board is very
much desired, as important matters will be
presented.
81 ISAAC COLLINS, Secretary.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-11-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Can Ordor} Head quarters of Nebraska
NJ IN Volunteers, list Regiment
80 ~ HH Bellevue, Nov. 9th, 1857.
A I Epson, of Bellevue, is hereby appointed
Quartermaster of the Let Brigade, Nebraska
Volunteers, and attached to my staff. This
appointment is made in the place of James S.
lizard, who has removedsfrom the Territory.
cording to his rank, which is that of 9lajor.
.. III BOWEN,
Brig. General, Com, LIST Brig, n. T.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-11-05

We had the pleasure of a visit this
morning from Judge Ferguson, delegate
to Congress from Nebraska Territory
Judge Ferg lson has occupied the position
of Chief Justice of the Territory for
three years, and comes TO Congress with
that popular strength at his back which a
wise administration OF judicial duties aud
a complete knowledge Of the wants of the
Territory give him. Washington States.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-11-05
MISSION SHARES LOsT.--CAUT1eN.

T oST in transit by mail, between New
! 4 York, and this place, a Certificates Of
Stock, in the Mission property,-numbers not
recollected. The said Certificates were made
out in the name of Christopher Gwyer, and
were not endorsed by him, or made payable to
any party. The public are cautioned against
purchasing said Shares, as no title to property,
will be conveyed by them. :
$3.50 VIM. A. GWYER.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-11-05

CARSON NALLEv.-The people of this
valley have taken the initiative steps tow
ards the formation of a new Territory
from the western portion of Utah. Ame-
mortal 10 that end has been addressed to
Congress, and Judge j.. Nj. Crane ap-
pointed territorial agent to carry it to
Washington. The population of the Val
ley is rapidly increasing, and strong rea-
sons are presented in the memorial why
such a Territory should be organized =
From Salt Lake City 10 Carson Valley
the distance is nearly or quite eight hun
dred miles by the emigrant travel, and by
any route it is too distant to be governed
by a Governor and Territorial Legislature
located at Salt Lake City.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-11-05
Act. Gov. of Nebraska.

Do1NGs AT the LAND OFrIcE.-We
are indebted TO our popular and obliging
Register of the Land Office at this place
Andrew II. Hopkins, Esq.,-for the
following items relative to the doings Of
The Land Office. 1t affords us more than
ordinary pleasure, at this time, to note
that both the Register and Receiver, and
in fact all connected directly with the Land
Office, at Nebraska City, give complete
satisfaction TO our people. Never did pub
lie officers more completely and rapidly
appreciate the peculiarities of Western
life and enter into the %sympathies of the
people, than have Messrs. Hopkins and
DesLonde. We deem the administration
extremely fortunate in its seleclionNo of Reg
lister and Receiver for the South Platte
District.
Office opened on the l4lh Of Sept.
Office opened for pre-empters ON the
18th of Sept.
NumJer of.4cres entered from 18Th TO 30h
of September.
BY Land Warrants-Act of 1856
1926.
BY cash-2,l09. r.- . .a
Act of lS50;--l90 acres. I..ts,
Present month, over the above amount
entered.
Number of Declaratory Statements filed
in September, l94-Neb City News.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-11-05
Dissolution.

OIOIIs q
THE co-partnership, heretofore existing,
l. between Cofman s. Stoddard, has been
this day dissolved, by mutual consent. The
business will be continued by J. F. Conmsn,
and all dues and debts Of the concern, will be
settled by him.
J.. F. COLEMAN.
NJ. w. STODDARD.
Bellevue, Oct. 81, 1857. also
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-11-05
New Firm.

Y kAHE undersigned, having purchased the
a stock in trade, of Palmer & Averill, the
business will be carried on, as heretofore, at
the old stand, under the name and style of
VIM. c. Averill & Co.
VIM. c. AvERILL.
81 w. II. LONGSDORF.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-11-05
Notice

r hereby given, to Barnet Ashburn, that |
u will appear at the Land Office, in Omaha,
on Monday, the 23d day of November, at 10
O'Clock, A. NJ, to prove my right to pre-empt
The w III OF the T. Ia, and lots 2 and 3, of
Section 81, in Township 10, N, Range, II, r..
OF the 9TH principal Meridian, Nebraska Ter,
2t52P JOHN B.. BOSS.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-11-05
Changed Hands.
NOTICE.

HAVING sold out to Messrs. Oliver & Stone.
IL it becomes necessary for me to settle nv
books. Those indebted to me, will confer a
favor by calling and settling Immediately and
those having claims against me, will please
present them for settlement.
1m51 II. COOK GRIFFITH.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-11-05
Notice.

THE undersigned having been elected General
Agent, of "the Bellevue Land Claim" in the
absence of Col Benton, the President, is the
only person authorized to transact any bust
ness for and in the name of said Association.
The Office of the company, is the office OF
Bowen & Strickland, Bellevue. n. T.
l.. L.. BOWEN,
-.rF General Agent of b. /. c. A.