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Opelousas, 10 Avril; 1858.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-08
!, Lightning Line.

We are under special obligations TO
to Uncle Sans lightning mail line for
recent f~avors, of late and important news
files. For some time past, we have found
great difficulty, owing TO the small supply
of exchanges, in finding news sufficient
to fill Jul paper. On Tuesday last, April
6, we received a cart load Of mail matter
Of dates ranging back to November 1857.
For instance, the St. Louis Republican
of Nov. %, Indianapolis Journal Nov. IL,
Dayton Empire Nov. II. We suppose
some Of the one-horse post-ofices through
which mail matter for this region passes
have swept out and cleaned up this
spring-brought the piles of papers and
letters from their hiding place, under the
counter Of some country store where the
p~ost-ofice is kept.
A gentleman from one of our neigh.
boring towns informed US that the post.
master-who kepta store-recently swept
out his store, and cleaned out the rubbish
from under the counter, and the conse.
quence was, everybody in town received
several letters each and any number Of
newspapers, mostly however of ancien
dates, and were valuable only as relics d
antiquity.
If there is no future state of punishment
there ought to be, and "front seats resery
eds next to the stove, for the special ben
eft of such a class of postmasters.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-08

o,bers show their positions, whilst the
people care but little about the question:
as they are toierably wen satisfied that
the factions can and must come togetner
without compromising principle.
There viii be an effort made at the
June convention at P~lattsmouth to endorse
President Buchanan, and also the Douglas
party; then again there are others who
contend that it will be better to confirm
the Cincinnati platform for the present,
as there is a strong probability that before
the year terminates the entire party will
be united, and the Kansas admission pass
ed as one OF the usual Congressional diff
~ferences. 1t is to be hoped the party can
reconcile its opposite construction of their
political constitution, and fall into rank
and file against the common enemy.
WAWKO.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-08
Indge Ferguson.

The matter of Judge Ferguson2s pre-
emption, about which Chapman, through
his organ, has made so much noise, in
order if possible, to not only prevent the
rightful Delegate from retaining his seat,
but injure his private. character, has been
decided. as it properly should be, by the
department, in favor of Judge Ferguson.
The Editor Of the Crescent City Iowa
Oracle, now in Washington, writing to
his paper, says of Judge Ferguson:
"Our old frontier friend, Judge Fergu-
son, delegate from Nebraska, another
among the notable men of the West,
seems to wear his honors gracefully, and
well he deserves them, for no member is
more industrious or wearshis acquaintance
better than himself. The Judge has
spared no pains to make u stay here
agreeable"
A correspondent Of the Democratic
Clarion, writing from Washington, alsc
says of our delegate
Hon. Fenner Ferguson is watchful ovel
the affairs Of Nebraska-isa popular and
worthy gentleman, and is increasing hi:
circle of friends every day.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-08
Home Correspondence.
Omaha, April 1, 1853.
DEAR FURSAs:

Omaha, April l, 1858.
DEAR FURNAs:
Navigation has opened with cheering
prospects to those who have remained
during the dull season of winter. Old
friends are returning by the first steam
ers, and new emigrants are making their
appearance for the frs: time in Nebraska;
some of whom are looking for homes
anon us; others endeavoring to better
their fortunes by making locations higher
up the Missouri. All who have been alb
sent to avoid the inclemency of the cold
months, have returned satisfied that the
Territory possesses attractions which
those older regions have long since lost,
and which never can be recalled or re-
gained sufficiently for the ediication of
those who have mingled with the business
and resided any length of time in the
West. and become acquainted with its
usually lively appearance, customs and
manners. Capital is seeking investment,
and already property begins to change
for cash on good terms for the purchaser.
Now is the best time for investments in
western lands and town property that may
be expected for many years to come, as
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-08
Emigration West.

We notice some of our exchanges ad-
vance the idea of a small emigration west
this season, in consequence of the intense
tightness of the times. We cannot acoui-
ess in this idea; believing the cause men,
TONED will induce thousands to try their
fortunes in the West. They may not
emigrate as early in the season as usual;
delayed in all probability on account of
gathering together the remnants conse-
quent Of the crisis which has swept over
u country. Many, also, viii be COM
PEELED to larry awhile in order to dispose
Of such property as cannot well be brought
with them. These and other matters
may act as preventives to emigration for
several months; after which, we may
safely predict a heavy emigration to all
portions of the Missouri and Mississippi
We know there are thousands anxious
nd willing to make homes in the West,
and that they viii take up their line of
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-08
Next President.

Notwithstanding Nebraska may not
have a voice in the election of the next
President, we may be allowed to ven
ture a representation that the ma who
faVors the principle of admitting Terrific
ries into the great sisterhood of States,
without fairly and squarely submitting
their Constitutions to the people, cannot be
elected to the Office of President of the
United States. A principle of this kind
is at variance With democracy, and highly
a~ntagonistic to the true policy of all rep
ublican governments. If such is to be the
corner stone of Democracy-such the
precedent for future federal action-we
are certainly correct in predicting a death
blow to any man or party who attempts to
carry it through a presidential campaign.
We are reluctant to believe democrats,
who are true friends to the peace and
weli-being Of the Union, favor this prin-
ciple.
Admit that the free state party in Kan
sas did not do right in refusing to partici-
pate in the election of delegates toa con-
vention to frame their Constitution; is
any reason why those who were
should commit a greater wrong?
Because a power was investedin them as
delegates, were they justified in sitting
voice of the people. We think not.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-08

march" at an early day; Or as soon as
circumstances Will permit. Many may
be left behind until another season, yet
determined to be with US as soon as pcs
sible.
II is useless to deny the fact Of the
destined influence and power of the West.
The "Star Of the western Empire'' viii
assert its brilIiancy and claim the adOra-
ton and respect of the balance of the
Union. The West is attracting the at
tention of the East. the North and the
South. The fertility of her lands, the
mildness Of her climate, the ~sociability
and intelligence Of her people, are, and
ever will be, strong incentives to emigra-
ton, Money may for q time check
the tide, but the spirit or desire to come
West viii not be in the least abated. 1t
will grow and increase-our rich and
beautiful lands occupied-the heart now
born down by pecuniary misfortune wall
be lifted up, and life once more become
desirable, joyous and happy. Ii you
want homes come to the West-if you
wish to retrive your fortunes pm to the
West-if it is your wish to dwell among
a sociable and high-minded people, come
to the land where no line Of demarkation
is drawn between the ''high and low, the
rich and poor" Here you will be wei
coined with extended arms to the hOspi-
tally of the West.
Speaking of emigration, the St. LOUIS
Republican says:
1.-THE few boats that have already ar
rived here from the Ohio river, have been
crowded with emigrants for Missouri,
Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska. Compared
with former seasons, the present has al
ready given us quite as fattering pros
poets of large emigration as any which
have preceded it. The usual time for the
tide Of life to set towards the West has
not yet m Secondly, the great finan-
cial storm which lately swept oVer the
whole country, has left but the wrecks
of fortune to many who have heretofore
luxuriated in opulence in their eastern
homes. There are several causes why
this state of things should turn the steps
of such towards the West, as almost the
only means left them Of retrieving their
wealth and standing,
The Cincinnati Gazette, in noticing the
beginning of the emigration from thai
city says: 1.-The Fred Iron cleared fol
the Mound City at dusk, with the finest
trip this season. 1t was down to the
guards, having on board 900 tons of mis-
cellaneous articles, As horses and los
passengers. The Iron has engagement:
of families at Aurora, Lawrenceburg and
Madison, destined for the West. From
all appearances the emigration this sea,
son will be very large, having commenc.
ed so early. The number this year, bounC
West, will exceed any previous year
They go from Indiana, Ohio and Penn
sylvania, taking money, implements of In
dustry, strong hands and enlightened un.
derstandings. This is the character o
the emigration beginning to pour upol
the broad lands of the free West
and Its effects are ~incalculable. Tn,
steamers-every one Of them-from Gin
%cinnati, PIttsburg and Louisville. will taxi
their cabins crowded with human beings
to add to the population of the vast West.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-08
Passage Of the LecOmptOn COnSti
tuition in the u. s. Senate.

The bill introduced by the majority Of
the Committee on Territories in the US
Senate providing for the admission Of
Kansas as a State under the Lecomptor
Constitution, passed that body on the 23d
ult., 34tO "a. The foIlowinga are the ayes
and nays on its final passage:
Ayes-Allen, Bayard, Benjamin, Biggs
Bigler, Bright, Brown, Clay, Evans, Fitz.
patrick, Fitch, Green, Gwin, Hammond
Henderson, Houston, Hunter. I~verson,
Jones, Johnson of Tenn, johnson of Ark,
Kennedy, Mallory, Mason, Pearce, Polk,
Sebastian, Slidell, Thompson of XIV.
Thompson of N. j., Toombs, Wright and
Yulee.
Nays-Bell,B roderick, Chandler. Clark.
COllamer, C~riltenden, Dixon, Doolittle,
Douglas, Durkee, Fessenden, Foote, Eos.
ter, Hale, Hamlin, Harlan, King, Pugh.
Seward, Simons, Stuart, Sumner, Trnm-
bull, Wade, Wilson. {
Absentees--Bates, Cameron, Davis.
Mr.. Cameron paired off with Mr.. Davis.
Nearly all the members of the House
were in the Senate during the closing pro-
ceedings. The chamber in every part
was as densely crowded as possible. On
the announcement of the vote there was a
slight applaud in the galleries informing
led with a few Kisses, but no extraordi-
nary excitement was manifested.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-08
st. Joseph Daily Gazette.

Our enterprising neighbors, PFOurs &
CUNDIFF of the St. Joseph Gazette, have
commenced the publication of a daily pa
per in that city. We wonder this has not
been done before. The Gazette is of
good size, well edited, well executed, and
ought to be well sustained. We believe
1t will. St. Joseph people are famous for
enterprise and go-a-head-a-tiveness.-
With our daily mail arrangements our
people, anxious to have the news daily,
could not do better than to patronize the
St. Joseph Daily Gazette. Terms s.
per nnnum.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-08
We Know not, nor do we care, what

We know not, nor do we care, what
political party originated the Lecompton
Constitution; we feel little hesitation in
~prOnouncing the PrincipIs of it dangerous
to the peace, harmony and happiness of
the nation. We hope the democratic
party has better judgement, and more pat
riotism than to adopt a principle which
denies to the people of our respective
States and Territories the right ofa voice
in the SPECULATION Of their u domestic
affairs in their Orn way, subject Onlyt to
the Constitution of the United States"
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-08
PunCa Indians.

The Punca Chiefs, who have been for
some time past at Washington, in charge
of Agent Robertson, passed this city on
their return, aboard of the Alonzo Child,
on Saturday last. Gen. Robertson in
formed US that a treatyhad been effected
which proves highly satisfactory to the
Indians. They therefore return in good
spirits, and we may reasonably hope to
hear of no more difficulties from that
source,
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-08
Gov. Richardson Returned.

Gov. RICHARDSON passed this city, on
his return to the Territorial Capital, on
Monday last. We welcome his return.
and hope he will find it convenient and
agreeable to visit freely the people in ev-
cry portion of his jurisdiction, and there
by become thoroughly acquainted with
them, their views, necessities and requui-
-rements
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-08
HO! Ye SquatterS.

The Plats have been received at the
Land Office in this city for nearly or
quite all the surveyed lands in the Dis
trict. Now all you who have been wait
ing with such anxiety to pre-empt your
claims, come along "all things are now
in readiness"
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-08
REEERENCES
Lumber! LumberU

We are prepared to furnish at our Steam Saw a
opposite BroWnVille in %Prnirie Forest, .. all Hpd,d
lumber usually found in the West, AID some ,hao
lumber suitable for Wagons, furniture, a0dforbu5A
ing purposes, de-, such as Hickory, Oak. Asa, BVf
Walnut, Sycamore, Linn and Cottonwood, which "
have constantly on hand, or will prepare at lhOt DO
tice, at the lowest ma4ket prices, bills sawed to q.
der, for steamboats,. viii saw logs on tbs lhnu
or by the hundred. BILLS for lumber can Be IsaE
our Office, in BrOwnvilie. We will also fumshlup-
Der saw upon the shares, or by the hundred lw
mill at Table Rock. H0ADLEY& MUIR
BrOWnVille, April l.
Seed Corn and Seed Wheat
For Sale at the Farm at Prairie Forest vaEa
Brownville, April 1. H0ADLEY EM
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-08
Ordinance No. IN.

re II ordained BY the Council Of the City Of Brown
VIE mat ali owner or owners Of lot or lots fronting
On nam street, from the river to Seventh street, be and
are hereby required to grade, gave, curb and gutter the
SIDEWALKS TO said streets; the width OF sidewalk to be
nlhe teet' the width Of gutter three feet, the said pave
ment to be made Of brick or stone, and to be done in
accordance with a grade to be established by the city
Engineer, and all to be completed BY the hrSt day OF
September next. And il not done by said time then il
shall be the duty Of the Marshal to complete such work
az the expense OF the owner or owners Of such lot or
lots, and If not paid for when completed, the Marshal
shall sell such lot or lots for said expenses arst zivine
notice Of such sales for three preceding weeks in tbS
Nebraska Advertiser"
Approved April6, 1858
Attest A. s. HoLLADAY,
SOA" = EAVSS Recorder. Mayor.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-08
Claim Notice.

To John Il. NOsler, and all others whom it nay ',
Germ. You are hereby notified that ! will aPpeai q
the Land Once in BFUwnville, Nemaha county Aeolr
IA Territory, on the Sth day Of April, A. ,. B@e
10 o'clock, A. NJ, and apply 70 cutter, a. a Pre-eIap[
right the southeast quarter u section No. Two, Pl'G
east Of sixth P. N, at which time and place yOu GnJF
pear and contest my right to enter the lsnd. lyos"
proper SAMUEL SUTTON
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-08
DVVORCF

/. q. Hutchins, In tho RichardSOn cI21y
VS.. District court, Second 'S 20
Elizabeth Hutchins.l cial Distsict, Nay tern, lSso
To Elizabeth Hutchins, the defendant IN. "'
case. e.
You win please take notice, that l have Proug.'
an action in the Richardson County Dlstrict Ug.7
second Judicial District of Nebraska IeTl.%y
against you to obtain decree Of divOrce from the OAI 7,
OF matTimony, which have hitherto united Us.
application fora divorce is founded upon thegOG...
Of your having committed adultery. A hean55
Will be had upon my said application IN inc "a
county, on the first Tuesday in Nay, 1858, When I,
where you can attend and make defense agalnst' ;"
said charge. B. II. HUTCHLNS'
Territory Of Nebrasksl &C
County Of Richardson. 90 -.
certify that the foregoing entitled suit pa 49,.
brought in the Richardson County District CD.
as set forth in the above notice, that the P@E,I,
therein are now on file il my Office and thA. "a
summons has been returned non est iHseHsH'' "
the defendant. -
Witness my hand and private seal, (tnersoS Sy
no seal yet provided for the said court, the z4,n
of March 1853. MASTIN W. RIDDEN, Clsrn
Per GEo. VAN LEV, Deputy ~"
April, !, lS5S.-nO4O At
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-08
Claim Notice

TO all whom It may concern. Ym ,ro
1 VIII appear at the Land ONCE AZ SHsoy nasu
saturday the i7lh day Of April, Is5s ~sroVnEnsss
,ien % pte-emp'ion to the northwest od ge,s =
teen east. gRzNr1 nOrIa Of rn.
~BroEnVlle ApriI2 1853 nI4-5t Amt
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-08
Claim Notice

10 Jacob g.. Chase and all Others whom -
You are hereby notified thai I will apDe,p ATuasn
once at BrOwnyille, Nebraska, on he I5fb Ne u
aoOS. 70 prove up my right Of P~re-emptiOa % = nj
range sixteen east, Ve, Uua !
April Sth. n41 SAEl
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-08
Claim Notiea

,n 10 Al whom 1t may concern. YOu -,
Nemab, Vii cnu appear at me Land Once a,rss ss,.
day Of April, 1853, to prove m, M on Friday p n
% the southeast quarter az sec,io1 y d pe-sS,asA
1O"nsnip NO one, North Of Range Is s so: eigAiSS
April Z, 1883. n42 2t ssIS;T1st o. saSS 2
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-08

The proceedings of the Democratic
meeting held at Rulo on the oath, was
unavOidably crowded out of our columns
last week.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-08
Dissolution.

Brown & Hallam Dissolved partnership to isEs&
feet from the first Of March last. Either Of ,bs
viii attend to the settling up the business, and~
authorized to use the name Of the firm for tbatFa'
pose. BROWN kHALLN.
April Ist. 1858.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-08
NOTICE.

To Henry 7. Morrison, and all whom il NAY confer,
You are hereby notified tia. / VIII Appear st TIE pN
Ofice in Brownville Nemaha county. n. T., on Fnfri
APIlI ., 100, al 10 O'Clock A. NJ to prove up ny "
Of prescription TO the Southwest quarter q sectionS@
twelve, township No. i've, range No. fourteen.
ApFiII. 1S5S-2wn4O HORACE COLgN4E-
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-08
ForRnn4-

Asood farm, ? miles from ~
broken sn5 S S.SDleS and other bOiisinv.l: susa.
der fence, v iaaS stI 1sDTs ;; and 70 asfs1 : y ,sSS .
For furthdr information aSosv water ruanipS Az
April 8, 1858 n4i-3t S@ AneHs
A--4l
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-08
CLAIM NOmIc

O&teo Ienney and all VIII aSE.
6 6SS are e hereby notified That l Win II nlI
SeIoct - S~IOsnvllle, on Friday Gpr 1;gOs:s At mn
soutS-west o1a gtsyo y up ny right q p.. .sS. ~ :,
range sixteen, east. 1Sne, in tOTnse %
BrOwnville, April 8, 1855. OAfLD c. IOC5S. Z
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-08
LUTHER HOADLEY. Rop,,-~
& MUIR y N
LAND AGENm
BrOwnViIIe, Nemaha 20

Will select Government Lands; lOcatsI,.,.7
rants in Nebraska, Kansas. Western F-hR-
Iowa; collect debts; pay taxes for DO,-5a
buy and sell property on commission Is5Se
rants bought and sold at market price. , w.
ton papers prepared, &c.
We have for sale lots in the City ef Br
South B~rOWnville, Nemaha City, Table RoeS ~
St. Joseph, No, .ElwOOd, Kansas Tsrri,a1 =
near Table Rock, PaWnce county, for sIe 40
Nemaha county, improved property for a, J y
Ohce--CorneF main and First st,..,.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-08
CITY LOTS.

Ihave for sale a plumber Of beautifully loos - ssl q
the City Of Brownvlie. which I am ant1oslrJts call %
bargains for cash. New corners will do EELS
before making Purchases. r. NEIgrh
BTovnvills, March q, SO. Real
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-08
Land Warrants.

1900 Acres of Land Warrants for sLs ad %
loan to ~pre-emptors, by TYSON 4 ACANE
$1OOO---One Thousand Dollars
"Nemaha TaHey Bank" Notes for 'at
Individuals having dealings with this institution
will address, G.. W, n, st. Louis, No.
April l, 1858.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-08
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in BrOwnville Post once, for quarter end
ing April /, 1858.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-09-22
Notice.

TAKEN from runaway negro, by L. j. Edwards
] and James Dunlapp, on the 10Th day of Sept
1858, on the Clear Fork of Trinity river, about five
miles from Fort Worth, near the road leading from
the above named place to Robinson's mill, one sor-
rel horse with flax name and tail eiget years old,
about Is Ia hands high, with blaze in the face,
and white feet, with large saddle marks
Said egro was dressed in coarse cottonades. lie
had in his sack one coarse cottonade coat, one CAM
eet faded coat black cotton drilled coat one
pair of cotton pants with red squares mingled through
Them enc pair Of striped summer pants one sky col
ored vest, (fowered) with blue buttons an old cot
ton with brass buttons and ivory sets in them
narseilles vest with pearl buttons, two cotton
bound around the rim with silk velvet, and one
half gallon tin bucket all of which was contained in
an old salt sack. lie had with him one half Of a
scythe blade. l2:4t
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1858-09-22
Letter fnm he Ellior

llruruF 49,, sepi. a. iais
DsaF HreI la compliance slih ny prowiss,
drop ga liHs fvm tbs Flaos, though alsslaisly
I have sotling 10 wHis s,eut oar ifP desn ~as
ulihoui ineiisut ~ accident. We hll q dne tins
Throughout, barring a''soaling ran--s,ni mails and
OCCASIONALLY ''llue jacks, " which ga khow arc my
'leissia.ion, say iie trip was without insileui-
bat {, mas no, without intrnst lie u,nolsHy "
travel sa' eull'snol by 'aapy learned 'siuis'iieus
On philosophy, ysles, slhies, 'r,, ~ aRelo'ss
sonss aud sameFsels. slr., vhsh have nel lne nes
to relate, but which viii hsgeailer ie dnly rseorlsd
in 'he.ehropisles n the nip Of l., n, and n, fro"
the ''fhree Forks 10 Gal,esion,
Suffice ia IN tho pIessn, u say that NJ reached
this plaeo amer travel u seven days, Ia s"l On
Ter and eondlIion"-,iusiy, dirty ash sg~ysl-woyn,
but wlu.a iesllel luerease q aesh anl Weish'-'ls
result Of camping cut AMI eating nav laoon.
rh, city of Hampstead, is quite h,ugiahing VII
hge, The location Is eligible and plsasan, ami the
building, are substantial, AMI display some taste
In f,et the Improvements thlrk ags GA larger
scale thsnile prospective character Il the town
justify. ALREADY the nilrad Is gradeltsa IWsl e
miles beyond this place, in the direction Of Dallas,
AMI by August next, the viii he runaiAs North o.
Mlil,ans. Ia Basas Couniy-thlrty-,wo miles frga,
Hampstead, bringing Dallas In 80 ml!es Of the Ir0n,
horse,
Talking about the lron-hor'e-l have seen the
track On which he runs-anl expect In few mo-
men;s 10 hear the snort of the "aRimal" hlmselr-
will give our readers full description when sec
him.
We heard the most exaggerated accounts Of yellow
fever before We reached here Col Flslls, the State
engineer, who died here FEW days ago. Of mslig-
nant type Of bilious fever, or something OF ,hM
kind was put down as a ease of y. Now ieyCr anal
from that the report spread FAR anil wide, rhat the
epidemic was in Hampstead. As for Houston and
Galveston, the man who would venture there was
dcal'rci fool. But the danger grew "small by de-
grecs and beautifully less" until we got here, and il
has now dwindlod down into few eases of the fever
in cnNGtou, and perhaps none In Houston. The
weather for two or three DAYS past has been very
favorable, and If it continues there y little dcr'
that the disease will subsile
The Hotel ut which we are stopping Is the best
have seen il. Texoc 1t is kept by Capt. Martin X.
Smell, one cf lie immortal "Ntw Orleans GiCys".
who i5usirci so glofiously for Texas in '"6. His
crru aud assiluous attention ministers every thing
that the comfort Of his guests requires. take pleas
IRE in recommending him to publ patronage
The friends that came down with me are well and
in fine spirits, would write more, but | hear the
whistle Of the locomotive, aud am told | mast be
ready with my baggage. So horc's to my first ride
on n railroad. "a sigh for those that love me" Mt
home, and ga heart for every fate" that may bcfa
INC, in trying the unknown realities of miIroad.
Yours, SC. ]. W. l..