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Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-14
The weather.

The weather for a few weeks past has
been variable, but for the most part it has
been cold and clustering. The conse-
quence is, that vegetation is backward,
but at the present time the sun is begin
ing to impair, to the earth his vivifying
rays, and the grass and flowers will soon
deck the p%rairies in all their varied beauty
and splendor.
With all the changeable phases of cod
and storm we have experienced this spring,
we have not suffered half as much as our
Eastern friends. The following which
we cut from the Miners Journal, of April
the 25th., published at Pottsville Pa, will
give our friends in this Territory. some
idea what the weather has been, and what
our friends in the old settlements at the
East have suffered:
The snow storm which set in on Sun.
day evening last, and continued until Tues
day, is unprecedented in this Region,
even within the recollection of that cele-
brated individual, the oldest inhabltant.
The only storm that We recollecl approach
ing it in severity, and it was somewhat
earlier in the month, was in 1922. So
far il.c visitation of the 20lh inst, may
be called the April snow storm of the
century, The ground being wet was not
IN good condition to receive the large flakes
as they fell, and many melted before they
finally Obtained the mastery, and com
menced 'piling up AT IL o'clock on
Sunday night, the snow was four inches
in depth, and on Monday morning had
increased to eighteen inches on a level,
The snow which fell was exceedingly wet
and heavy. AS an instance of it, we will
state that the snow which fell on the scales
at Palo Alto-ffly feet in length by -four
and three-fourths in width-weighed on
Monday morning, three tons.
On the Broad Mountain the snow on a
level was three feet in depth, and all com.
munication with Ashland wa. the road
which crosses 1t, was cut off for two days
A private conveyance got through from
Ashland TO PottsvIlle on Tuesday; but the
stage stuck in a snow bank on Monday
from which predicamenl it was not extri'
Gated until Wednesday. With the snow
up to the aSles, it was found impossible t.
make any progress During Monday
the other roads of the county were SINH
larry blocked up,
Owing to the weight of snow which &C
%cumulated on the roofs, several stable:
and shops in this Borough, were injured
by their coverings yielding to the outside
pressure.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-14
Cleveland PIaindeaIer.

Among the telegraphic reports from Wash
ington, we notice the disappointment of ]. w.
GRAY, Editor of the Plaindealer, Postmaster
at Cleveland, Ohio. This appointment GER
tainly reflects credit upon the Administration
We know not whether Mr.. GRAY was an APP
plicant or not, but this we do know, the pre-
sent Administration at Washington and the
Democracy of the Northwest, and we can
truthfully add, the whole Union, as far as
democracy is concerned, are under positive
and lasting obligations to Mr.. GRAY FOR the
antiring zeal, the loyal, patriotic aud telling
services he has, through the columns Of the
PLAINDEALER, rendered to the great Demo
cratic party. His paper has a very wide cir
c~ulation in the northwest, and is eagerly
sought after, we are pleased to say, by many
who formerly took the n. Y. TRIBUNE. The
reason Of this Is, that its columns are always
full of early and reliable news, making it de-
sirable for the business community, and re-
plete with that kind of instructive and usefu
matter which has rendered il so welcome as a
family paper. And as to its political innu'
snee, its pre-eminent success, its thunder
tones reyerberating from north to south, from
east to west, with democratic truth, have
created for it a justly deserved national pop
ularity, of which we, as humble American
journalists, may well be proud.
Mr.. Gray, through the columns Of the
PLAINDEALRR, has long been the faithful ant
ardent friend of the west; and we venture the
remark, that no journal in the East, we car'
not what its circulation may be, has done az
much to advance the highest and best inter
ests Of Nebraska and northern Iowa, as tn
PLAISDEALER.
We cannot conclude this short notice il
Justice to truth, without saying to western
men, if you want a reliable democratic pape
take the PLAINDEALER. If you wish to sup
port a paper which has done, and is doin.
much to enhance your " individual interes
in the west, if you wish a paper filled wit
practical information, desirable TO every utili
tartan, you will give it a preference over
journal filed weekly with Hawaiian, Mes
meric, Free Love, Spiritual isms and cisms.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-14
Steamer sunk,

steamer Sunhs
We learn tire following particulars Of the
sinking Of the steamer A. c. Goddin, from a
passenger who was on board at the time Of
the disaster -
The steamer A. C, Goddin left st. Louis on
the 25th of April, with every prospect of
making a safe and speedy trip to Sioux city
and the intermediate points on the Missouri
river. The passengers, most Of whom were
bound for Nebraska and upper Iowa, con-
graduated themselves upon their fortunate
choice Of a boat, "a nothing was lacking to
render them comfortable. All the arrange
ments of the boat were snug and neat-nothing
pretcntious, but everything in order. The of
fcers polite, the walters attentive, the fare
excellent and well prepared, and what can be
said Of few boats on the turbid waters Of this
river, no more passengers than could be ac-
commodatcd. She was lightly ladened, only
drawing three feet water, her cargo consist
ing in part of goods belonging to passengers,
who were transporting them TO their several
destinations.
On Sunday afternoon and night she made
good time, not meeting any distractions until
halr-past three O'Clock on Monday morning,
April 9th, when a slight shock announced
something wrong. The boat struggled a few
minutes endeavoring to recover herself, but
vainly. She had struck the fatal snag, aud
ia a short time the passengers were aroused
and informed hat the boat was sinking, tho
assured at the same time that there was no
personal danger. The usual scene of confu-
sion ensued, ladies screaming and children
crying. everybody rushing to the hurricane
deck for safety. The Irish deck passengers
had the worst of it, for the boat went down so
rapidly that it immersed the lower deck in a
very short time. Irish praying, Irish swear
ing, Irish scolding, and most of all, Irish cry
ing, were an amusing part of the scene.
The boat soon settled, with about two feet
Of water above the lower deck. The provi-
sions were, of course, saturated and unfit TO
eat, so the bill of fare for that day was crack
ers and coffee.
The boat was about sixty miles from st.
Louis, consequently there was no port near to
which her passengers could be taken. They
therefore remained on board until four o'clock
in the afternoon, when they were landed on
an island close by, where everything was done
for their comfort possible under the circum-
stances. The captain and clerk done all in
their power to preserve what goods were on
the lower deck. They were partial owners,
as well as the pilot, and although their own
loss was heavy, their first care was for the
passengers.
The steamer J. II. oglesby came along
about midnight and took up the passengers
who wished to 20 on to st. Joseph. Many OF
them had lost their all except personal bag
gage, and were depressed and dispirited in
consequence, whilst others had been prudent
enough to insure.
We regret to learn that DR.. L~oNGspoRF,
a young physician who was removing to this
city, lost his goods which he had the misfor-
tune not to insure. We are not Informed who
are the owners of the boat, or what amount
of damage is sustained by this accident.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-14
Complimentary.
.Me,fing and Resolutions ofHs Passengers
on board the steamer .Min-ne-ha-ha,
.Ndy, 4th, 1857.

.Me,fing and Resolutions ofHs Passengers
on board the steamer .Nin-ne-hd-ha,
May, 4th. 1857.
BY a spontaneous movement of the
passengers on board the splendid Mis-
souri, steamer Min-ne-ha-ha, a meeting
was called in her saloon on the afternoon
of Monday, the fourth day of May, 1857.
to make some suitable acknowledgment of
their obligations to her able officers for
the kind and excellent treatment which
al! have received at their hands during
the present Trip, and to express their ad-
miration of LeT unrivalled accommoda-
tons and appointments.
The Min-ne-ha-ha is a new boat, hav-
ing been built during the winters of
1867, expressly for the navigation of
the Missouri river, under the direct SUI
p~erintendance of her present efficient
commander. Her length is 240 feet,
breadth of beam SO feet, depth of hold
6 l-2 feet, draft 2S inches, cylinders %
inches, stroke z feet. Her capacity is
equal to 1000 tons, and her state rooms
will comfortably accommodate 100 per-
sons. Her captain, Charles X. Baker,
Esq, is known as one of the most gen.
tlemanly and accommodating officers, and
has long been acknowledged as the mos,
skillful pilot on the Missouri river. Her
first clerk, V. A. Voolfolk, Esq, has no
superior in his vocation, and by his
amenily, kindness and solicilude for the
comfort of passengers, has won golden
opinions from all who have travelled under
his charge. Her second clerk, A. C.
Piper, Esq, is a most prompt and eff
cient officer. Her pilots, r. Baker and
r F. Voolfolk, may safely compete with
the best of pilots on a rver proverbially
difficult Of navigation. As to the stewart,
A. II. Shaw, Esq, there is but one opin-
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-14

JUDICIAL APPoINTMENTs.-The Hon.
VIM. II. Welsh has been re-appointed
Chief Justice of Minnesota, and John
Petit and r. R. Nelson have been APP
pointed Associate Justices, vice Chatfeld
and Sherburne, whose commissions have
expired.
Samuel w. Black, of Pennsylvania, has
been appointed Chief Justice of Nebras-
ka, vice Underwood, resigned.
Edward Lander has been re~-appointed
Chief Justice of Washington Territory,
Geo. w. Williams Chief Justice of Ore
gon Territory, and Mathew C. Deadly
and Cyrus Olney, Associate Justices of
Oregon Territory.
Jas. Mills has been appointed Collec
tor and Inspector of St. Paul.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-14
COURT ORGANIZATIONS.

Territory Of Nebraska,l
First Judicial District. I
TT ia hereby ordered, that the DISTRICT
l. COURT. of the first Judicial District, in
and for the County of Dodge, which was pro-
vided to be held on the 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 IS, '57} F. F~ERGUsoN,
26-tf Judge of FIRST Judicial District.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-14
Melancholy Accident.

An accident. which may yet terminate
fatally, occurred on Monday evening last,
about IL o'clock, at the house of old Mr..
Braydon, in Iowa, a few rods from the
Florence Ferry Landing.
The facts Of the case are these. A
young man boarding with Mr.. b., and
sleeping in the same apartment, before
retiring to rest had been reading about
Indian d~epredations, which appears to
have made a great impression upon his
mind.
A few days previously Mr.. B. had a
horse stolen from him, which he has not
been able TO recover. During the night
hearing a noise, he went out to assure
himself of the safety of his remaining
steed. On his return, the young man
awakening, and seeing Mr.. b. md his
reflection in the glass, Imagined himself
besct by Indians, drew a revolver from
under his pillow, and fired, the ball en-
tering Mr.. BIS mouth. knocking out some
of his teeth, and lodging a little under the
ear.
DR.. Harsh, who was called in this
morning, has not been able TO extract the
bail. He thinks the wound will not prove
fatal.
ANOTHER Accidental Mr.. Curtis
in handling his revolver in front of re
Wilt House, on Tuesday morning, acci-
denlally discharged it, w~ounding Mr..
Hunter of our city, in the arm, though
not seriously. Florence Courier.
Missouri L. S. SENAToRs.-During
a State existence of tEirty-six years. Mis-
souri, has had but six persons to repre-
sent her in the Senate of the United
States. Thos. Fl. Benton served thirty
years, followed by II. c. Geyer, for six
years, the other seat having been filled by
David Barton for eight years, Alexander
Buckner four years, Lewis F. Linn ten
years, ID. r. Atchison twelve years, and
vacant two years. The vacancies are
now filled by Trusten Polk and James S.
Green.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-14
The Indian Troubles i'm Minnie
sofa at an End.
LETTER FROM GEN. SHIELDS.
Murders at Springfield Confirmed.

Our advlces from st. Paul are to the
Odd ult., which contradict the various ru-
mors reg riding Indian outrages on Blue
Earth and Walonwan Rivers. The fol-
lowing is a letter from Gen. Shields, pub
lished in the St. Paul Pioneer:
FARBAULT, RICE Co., NJ. tt
April 10Th, 1857.
To the Editors of the Pioneer and Democrat.
Recommendations have been in
circulation in this region of the Territ ,ry
for several days, that a band of Indians
was in the vicinity of Mankato, burning
houses and killing settlers. The post boy
has this moment arrived from st. Peter,
and others have come in from the Blue
Earth country, and all state there is not
the slightest foundation for these absurd
reports.
| hope the papers of the Territory will
hasten TO correct any false impressions on
this subject, as we know if they get into
circulation in the East, they will have the
effect to deter emigrantS from bringing
their families to this Territory. You may
declare with truth that there is neither
hostility or sign of hostility amongst the
Indian tribes in this Territory.
Yours truly, JAS. SHIELDS.
The accounts of the murders al Spring
field, Minnesota, however, are confirmed
with the exception that but one of the
brothers Wood is killed the other having
fled to Mankato, where he is in safety.
The Pioneer also states that one family
named Granger, in the town of Emmett,
have been murdered.
The rumor regarding the St. Peter
volunteers having had an engagement
with the Indians is eo~ntradicted by another
rumor. 1t is said, however, there was a
fght-but it was with friendly and not
hostile Indians. The truth of the matter
will come out soon.
The soldiers from Fl. Smelling did not
reach Mankato till the 18th, having ta-
ken seven days to march thither. OF
course they were useless when they ar
rived there.
Chas. l.. Flandreau, ESQ, has written
a long letter on the Indian troubles giving
a history of the refra tory tribes, and as
surfing settlers that the Sioux Indians of
Minnesota had no hand in the outrages.-
Iowa Dem.
The Union Americans have nominated
Robert Haton as candidate for Governor
| of Tennessee.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-14
LANES ]. WEAVER.

ID ECENTLY from Pennsylvania, informs
IL the citizens Of Bellevue that he will
promptly attend TO all calls made upon him in
the following branches of business: CAR
PEWTER and JOINER work, PAINTING
rORN MEAL, SHOULDERS, SIDES and
~ HAMS, for sale by CLARKE & BRO.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-14
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 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,
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, Apl 1s, '57S F. FERGUSON,
26-tf Judge of First Judicial District.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-14

ion, and that is, he stands unrivalled n
his department. No praise Of his merits
car be too extravagant, as all for whose
palates he has catered will bear ready
testimony.
The passengers being assembled, on
motion of j. NJ. Clark, Esq, of Wash
ington city, ID. c., Hon. l.. l.. Bowen, Of
Bellevue, N. T., was called to the Chair,
and before taking his seat made a few
pertinent remarks. G. b. Cummins,
Esq, of Ohio, and ]. NJ. Clark, Esq,
were elected Vice Presidents, and Geo.
w. Raft, of Ohio, and G.. l.. Parker, of
Pennsylvania appointed Secretaries. The
meeting being organized, on motion Of
]. NJ. Clark, Esq, a committee of three,
composed Of J. w. Logan, Esq, Of Sioux
city, Iowa, A. l.. King, Esq, of Nash
vile, Tennessee, and S. S. Bayliss, Esq,
of Council Bluffs, Iowa, was appointed to
report resolutions expressly of the sense
of the meeting, who retired, and after a
short time returned and made the sub
Joined report, which was unanimously ac-
copied and adopted.
PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTIONS.
WHEREAS, A trip from St. Louis TO
Council Bluffs and Omaha city, by steam
err, is ever attended with great risk of
life and property, and
WHEREAS, This risk is increased by
reckless and imprudent management upon
The. part of those in command, or dunn
ished by a careful and vigilant regard for
the interest of all therefore be it
Resolved, That the officers of the steam
er "Mm.ne-ha-ha," from highest degree
to lowest, have our unqualified and great
ful thanks for their unceaSing attention to
every want, and u%nremitting care for our
safety and welfare.
Resolved, That we cheerfully recon-
mend the Min-nc-ha-ha and her efficient
and gentlemanIy corps of officers TO all
those whose duty or pleasure may cal
them up or down this everchanging river.
as a steamer unsurpassed in safety, and a
complement of officials gentlemanly in de-
pertinent and efficient in command.
Resoirei, That amid so much imposi.
ton, we hold it to be our duty to our fl
low-travelers to make this sincere anC
earnest testimonial to genuine worth az
public as possible therefore request the
editors of the .NcbraSkidn, Omaha city
Gazette, Bellevue, Bugie. Council Bluffs
News, Nebraska city, .4drertiSar, Browns
vile, Courier, Florence, Republican anC
Democrat, St. Louis, and Democratic
Press, Chicago, to publish the foregoing
in their respective papers, and thereby
oblige many of their friends and patrons
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-14
w. w. Harvey,

@ URVEYOR AND CLAIM AGENT, will
- promptly attend to all business of Survey,
ing laying out and dividing land, surveying and
plating towns and roads, and will ACCOMPANY,
persons DESTROYS of making claims, and VIII
act as agent for the sale of claims. Office on
Main street, BELLEVUE, N. I. 2o-u
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-14
]. w. LOGAN,
A. l.. KING, I Ca
S. S. BAYLISS,

After which, Geo. w. Raft offered the
following as supplementary to the above,
which was unanimously adopted.
Resolved, That the walters of this boat,
by their gentlemanly department, prompt.
ness and efici 'ncy during the present
trip, deserve our earnest thanks and
heartiest commentator.
On motion, it was ordered that a copy
of the proceedings of this meeting be GER
tilted by the officers, and presented to the
officers of the boat.
On motion, adjourned.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-14
LOCUST SEEDS.

DLACK LOCUST SEED for sale by Reu-
ID ben Loyjoy also, some choice Garden
Seeds. Bellevue, May 7, 1S57.-27-tf
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-14
Corn Meal! Corn Mcal!!

ERESH ground for sale at the Bellevue
l. Steam Saw and Grist Mill, known as Al
lens Mill. Wood choppers aud Mill hands
wanted. CHAS. CHILDS.
April 80, 1s57.-26-tf
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-14

There was a great jubilee at Memphis,
May I'd on the opening of the Memphis
and Charleston Railroad. The crowd of
strangers were estimated at $4,000.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-14
WIN. n. SMITH.
J. n. SMITH
It'll. J.
Smith q Brother,

A TTORNEYS& CoUNSELLORs atLAW
IA and Dealers in Real Estate, bellevue;
Nebraska Territory, will attend faithfully ana
promptly to buying and selling Real Estgte,
City Lots. Claims, and Land Warrants. oihcs
at the Benton House. Hi-o"
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-14

Why is a dancing party like a wagon-wheel?
Because it can't get along without the fellOes.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-14
FOR SALE.

SASH AND DOORS.
A quantity of BUILDING TIMBER.
CLARKE & BRO.
Bellevue, April 80, 1857. 26-tf
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-14
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.

ONE good Dwelling House and Lot for
sale. Possession given Immediately. En-
quire Of ii. 7. CLARKE.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-14
WAGONS FOR A L

TEN new Wagons from one of the best
l. manufactures in the Eastern States for
sale by REUBEN LOVJOY.
Bellevue, May I, 1S57.-27-tf
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-05-14

The Union Americans have nominated
Robert Haton as candidate for Governor
of Tennessee.
St. Cloud visiter [sic]. [volume] (St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1857-1858, 1857-12-24
Deer HIM Ing.

Mr.. Noel, County Surveyor here,
and Mr.. Freeman, have killed and
brought home is deer this season.
They have wounded, they supposed
mortally, about an equal number,
that succeeded in getting away,
to die where the wolves would eat
them. y "...
Rev. Inman, last week, shot fine
buck within twenty minutes walk of
our city limits, shot it quite through
tho body, behind the shoulder blade,
was SO near he, could soc the blood
shoot oft in great, jets uponthe snow,
almost came W {, ,:'f film as he lay and
Struggled: where heie Ira second time:
but here the snow appeared to have
stauuched the blood, and| the noble
St. Cloud visiter [sic]. [volume] (St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1857-1858, 1857-12-24
Non Kansas. Both Viii be covered

s.,& gds45 5GI q a}, St.ffs,
.Uron Kansas. Both viii be covered
with 6 bright-tintet1 oarpot Of a,abi-:
S',ous words, in which ss5Our whole
Country The Union4p' 'ss Keep
St@p to til music Oh The Ilnion,'''' will
be pron'inent hgures. Above it viii
Aoat The banner Of the Union, and
underneath, will be wills and erosstics
ike this specimen from DeBow,s Re-
}!rV, DC of the contractors who
~Hi.d fluctuations ia: Union-saying
.,,2t:uru~:
l,gSt,2S patrio tisn', The safety Of
-" StOth, the inte gritty o. the South,
nut thc permanenco ot the Union,
shtuid b. regarded az the " perma-
',anrc ~ Political good" No true
~outnarne:, no loyal san OF the South,
can possibly dtSirc Tx conyinuaNcc
~ tie Union a. /, -.
St. Cloud visiter [sic]. [volume] (St. Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1857-1858, 1857-12-24
NONhETH.-RAu. 1Ir Sulreraoi,

BoNNErH.~~Rev. 1lr, Spurgeoa,
evcentrir Hnglish Clergyman, lawn.
been requested 10 p*eaci, against It,
siJicnlo,l. fashion Of ladies' benneie,
stated to his audience that he had
promised to DO SO. bat, said lie, cast.
ing his eyes oyrr|ehe congregations
= / 10 not perceive that any OF IN,
female hearers wear any: An emf
nent physician says, that, IN his OPT
nion, tie rapid increase OF nerraigj,y
in the head, among females, is ,nail,!:
cansed BY ':tIlese silly punches .
straw, ribbon, and paper posies
women wear On the back of their
necSs---chil!ing their heads in the
cold, and roasting them in the sun
the moSt uncomfortable, unbecomi1r
and foolish apology for head cover
ing Chat was ever dreamed of BY f.
Partisan nIj!insr.@ - "