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Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1858-03-31
Awfui situation.

At Cincinnati, the other day, Mr.. 7.
KIN ston, who puts up lightning rods
climbed 10 the top cf the spne Of s..
PauI's Cathedral, Two hdndrel aud thir-
" five feet, where, having lett his ladder
below. he cluug by his srns aud legs, fast.
eued the last foot Of the rod, and attached
its puint-quite heavy piece ot metal
securely, AS he supposed, to the cross sur
mounting the steepIe. He bad just COM
ele,ed this difficult and dangerous task,
w.,cLeI bv a numb,r Of persons in the
street below ,aud while looking at the work
aud experiencing the satisfaction which H-
suit, IRON hazard passed aud labor accom-
pllshed, OF sudden something heavy
.,ruck him and made his brain reel uLtll
i. could hardly see. Insteai OF losing
ia hold at ouce, as would sesm TO have
he..n the natural result, he clurg with Il
lower be, ond himself ins'lUctvsiy to The
ispre. He knew not "hai h"d occurred.
and to his confused senses 1t appeared that
fLe aeepe WAS tumb!ing; ol !bat some
,taure cause was about to brlng tile Vast
structure To the ground.
oome forty seconds-an age TO hun
must have elapsed before lie sufficiently
collected hi. scattered thoughts to know
,hAt the entire upper PaIt of the rod had
, f.len u,on his head, causing the blood to
: ,rickle over bis f,rehead and nearly blind
him He was in dreadful perpIeSity and
b most dangerous position. He feared if be
u moved he would 90 cIeasiug tie air to a
terrible death upon the stony street below
and a. the same time he knew he could
moi, in the disordered state Of bis Uelve'
:. and his inci easing weakness, retain BIZ
= Grasp much longer, II he stirred he might
u isll. If he renamed be certainly would
r and so. determined to make at least On'
:, .ftort for his life, be put one foot very eau
~ - ,,ousIy. then bis arms, and then moved tn
'' N other foot; and, after half a minute OF ex
- - ertion and the greatest danger, be touches
~ III the tcpmost round of the ladder, and !
;" a few seconds more was inside the steepI
of and safe.
" -, Then it was Mr. KS great courage au
y, ~ strength forsook him; his nerves and mus
's' cles relaxed: he cr=w deathlT sc%; h
knees gave way; bis vision sw"m, and !
:, sank upon the platform inse"sible. h
w must have lain there half an hour befo
: he could rise and walk, and be did not r
Ps' cover from the shock for more than fol
am night afterwards.
'li' "f' The people gazing up at him from t
IL. w. street describe the scene as painful and
ny ny citing in the extreme. When they obs
"" :, we'd the rod fall, thrill Of horror
owe through their hearts, and Two wom
O'' swooned away; for they expected to beh'
him the next moment dashed to pieces
v;,6 their feet.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1858-03-31

E A clergyman was walking out enc !,
,sv and passed two little boys, one o'
whom made bow. AS he walked away
he heard tue following amusing cOnFe'sa'
ton: III -.
why, John, didn't you know that was
Parson Msy?'
'Of course did,
WHY didu't you make bow? =.
.Wby, mother don't belong to hl
church.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1858-03-31

A KNOWING BKeeAR.-A beggar post
ell himself at the door OF the Chance'y
Court. and kept saying, "a penny please
sirl Only one, before YOU go in!'
"And why, my mani" irquired cOun'
@Becadse, sir. the charces are that you
will not have one when you come out, "
was the beggar's reply,-PRnck.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1858-03-31

e~Psrson Browulow lately in aspeech
at Montgomery, ,Alabsms,said !hst"he was
a Wbig-bad Always been Whlg-and
would rather now, vote for the suit Of cloths
last worn by Henry Clay.stuttc With straw
than for any of the shining, cringlng
marty deusgogues of the present day.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1858-03-31

There is in Bangor, Maine, a locality
called Pious Hill. A residens there says
it is thinly populated !
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-06-17

The Republican, in commenting upon
the preamble and resolutions adopted by
the democratic meeting Of this county,
says:
"Mr. R. w. Furnas, a member of the
committee which reported the above
choice specimen Of democratic CANNON.
was n of the identical committee who
issued the call for a preliminary meeting
to take measures for the organization Of
the democracy of Nebraska
The Republican, in making the above
assertion, is simply mistaken in the mat
ter, All who have read our paper, or
cOnversed with US upon the subject, know
we have ever been opposed to party or
CARNATIONS in Nebraska at present. And
further, we hare always been opposed to,
and voted against, what is termed "plas-
tering resolutions" We are no man wor-
shipper. But choose rather to support and
advocate principles rather than bolster up
men, be they who they may.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-06-17
Revolution in New Orleans.
Mew Orleans, June I

VeU Orleans, June 3.
A revolution broke out last night, and a
Vigilance Committee, in large numbers,
took possession Of the Arsenal in Jackson
Square and the prisoners.
This morning an Executive Committee
calls for all the law and order people to
join them, and announces their determine
ton to carry their measures out.
Loaded cannons are posted about the
Arsenal, and about 200 men are on
guard.
The following appeared this morning +:
"The> citizens Of New Orleans, after
years of discord, outrage and unchecked
assassination, unable and unwilling either
to bow down in unresisting submission to
a set of rufians, or to abandon the city in
which their business, their social sympa-
thies, and their affections cluster, have at
length risen in their might andhave quiet
ly taken possession of the Arsenal build
tings, IN jackson Square, and have estab-
lished the headquarters of a Vigilance
committee, pledging each to the other to
maintain the rights inviolable Of every
peaceable and law abiding citizen, restore
public order, abate crime, and expel or
punish, as they may determine, such no.
~torious ruffians and -assassins the arm of
the law has, either from the infedility of
its public servants, or the ineficiency of
the laws themselves, left u~nwhipped of
Justice.
"For the present, the ordinary machi-
merry of police Justice is suspended, the
Mayor and the Recorders, we understand,
yielding the power they confess inability
to exercise, for the preservation of the
public peace and the preservation Of pro-
perry, and the Vigilance Committee viii
therefore Professionally act in their stead,
administering to each and eyerymalefac-
tor the punishment due to his crimes,
without heat, prejudice, or political bias.
All citizens who have sympathies with
this movement, and who think the time
has come when New Orleans shall be
preserved like all other well ordered and
civilized communities, will report them
selves without delay at the principal Of
fee, where the character of this move
ment will be explained, and the determin-
alton of the people more fully made
known.
Signed, VOX POPULI VOX DEL"
10 o'cloek-Seven to eight hundred
men are under arms, and several arrests
have been made. TITS reported that op.
position VIII be made, in which case a
severe battle is certain. Volunteers are
still crowding up.
IL o'clock-Gen, Tracy's division Of
militia has been ordered outby the Mayor
ii 3O-The Common Council is In Sc
cret session, and there is considerable
confusion among them. The excitement
ton the street is very great. The Council
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-06-17
ELECTION NOTICn
Of Nebraska IS

AeNflfOIy OF NtDfdoka 50
Nemaha County
To the quaHhed voters Of said county. Notice Is here
By given that in pursuance Of an act Of the legislative
Assembly OF said Territory entitled "Eloctions," APP
proved January 26, 1886, there will be an election held
in the several predncts in said sounty, On lbe hrsf
Monday in August A D 1858, for the election OF one
Councilman Jointly with Johnson county, 20 the Council
Of the Territorial Assembly, three members Jointly
with johnson couRty) to the House Of Representatives. Of
the territorial assembly, one county superintendent q
common school, one county commissioner fcf TIE tnira
commissioners district, two justices Of the peace and
two c~onstables in Shrouf's precinct, two Justeus ofthe
peace and two eOnstablesi in Longs preciact, two Justi-
ces Of the peace and two c0nstables In 81, Frederick pre-
cinct, one constable in Br0wnville precinct. one COZ
stable in Nemaha city precinct, one constable in NJ.
Said county is divided into six precincts, and respects
vely include the following described Territory, % wit
Z, Range 10. and 7 Oh l6, and Sections 81, 81, 80, "a 30
50, in 7 r IS and secs51, 80 In 7 r I6.
The place OF voting will be az Nemaha city. John
Barnes, IL Sharpe and Daniel Whitinger Judges Of
No. 2, BrosonpiHe Prsrfnet-onta 7 5 IL 10 and Is
except sections 81, %, %, "a, %, IS inT5R 70 and sex
The place Of voting viii be at Browaviiis. Judges
Of election Homer Johnson, G. W Bratt3n add Ad1an
HObliizell.
No. 3. m. Vernon Prseinet-ooDtain east half rs
r "A and TO r 10 and fractional TIC r. rs. -rfr
The place Of voting WILDE att NJ. vernon, Judges Of
election WIN. Tate. A Dodd, andR " Frame.
No 4, ShrOuG Precinet-oontains east hslfT6 q -
and 7 s r 10, and west half 7 s r "a.
The place Of voting will be At G " shrouf's house.
sNueto u NAcsAAoNB
and Ephraim Reed.
No 5, LOnqs Precincf-o0ntains II mil II -.
The place Of voting will be John Longs house Judges
Of election, Joseph Council, william Uughs, and JOSEPH
Conrad.
No. s, 81 Frederick Precinet-oonstains 7 4 ana s R
r. and east half Of T 4 and 5 r y.
Tho place OF voting Will be at St. Frederick. Judges
Of election, q A Freyberg, O TopWahn and wm Engelke-
By order OF the Board OF commlsss0uurs % sad County.
In testimony whereof / have hereuntO set mn hand and
afnxed the seal Of said county AZ ny oiee In
Isl Brownville. this 9Th daY o. June A Disos
50-2t ERASTUSE. PARKER, county eieFk
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-06-17

Pursu.nt 10 notice, the Democrats Of N0braska Terri
torv assembled a. convention at Piattsnouth, June srd,
1855.
me cOnvention vas c.lled toOrder b. I. L. Bowen.
Who moved that o. d. richardson serve IS Temporary
chairman, which motion was adopted.
q motion, T Robertson was elected Secretary
On motion, Al Harvey was appointed Assistant Sec
Rotary.
On motion, q committss eonsisiingof Nessrs. Gwyor,
Turk. Downs, Bowen and Townsend were appointed e
examine credentials
Mr.. Gibbs moved the appointment Of q committee Of
one deIesate from each county, 70 report permanent on
GERS fOrthe convention.
me committee on credentials reported the fOlIOwiug
delegates entitled to seats in the convention;
sARPv Bowen, s A s%trikiand, WIN
smith, D J Boykin, Henry L~engsdorf, B p Rankin
OToE coUNTV-Calvin Torrey, IL 9iba, WV Den
Nilsson, E D~eslonde, OF Holly, 4 PDoWns, AFHAr-
vey. Francis Bell.
elwait, Jacob Vallery, A q Townsend, Giles DOOM Jas
DoreIAs couxrr-onas seely, George Ciayes, O
d Richarsson, VIM Gwyer. IN Robertson, } A stein
berger. A B Malcolm, RW Steele, Al Hanscom, A ,
EEn1HA eovsTT-e II wilcox, II W Hackney, "
coUrrT-Chas Mcdonald.
DAcoTAH coUNTy-ohn G TURK, George L Sites
j n II Patrick.
DIxoN cOUSTT-H Crawford.
CEDAR cOUNTY-E G Thurston.
LEAU-QUI-C0URT ~cOUNTY-C Tufts.
on motion OF Nj. Rankin, the report was received
Mr.. Turk asked to be admitted 20 represent also Cedar
Eeau-Qui-court and Dixon counties.
Mr. seely offered The following resolution;
Res0EDed, mat every organized county 10 this Terri
tory, whether entitled 70 representation il the Terri
torial legislature under the last apporiionment or not
shall be entitled 70 representation IN his convention
If asked by the Democrats Of saidcountioss and that thu
same ought to be granted.
Mr. holly offered the following as a substitute 70 N
seely's resolution
ResOIved. That no counties are emitted to be repre-
scented In his convantion. excnnf urnn Aha basis astah
Ished by theconvtndot 81 ne Slh Of January, at Oma-
Ia, and accordingly The gentleman from Dac0tah Is no
entitled to represent the counties Of Cedar, L'eau-Qui
court and Dixon.
Mr Bowen moved to lay the resolution and substitute
on the table.
Pending this motion, . motion was made to adjourn
which was lost.
The question recurring on laying the resolution an,
substituteon the table, was lost.
The question being on the adoption Of Mr. Holiy's sub
stitute, it was lost.
The resolution offered by Mr. Seely was adopted,
Mr. Sites moved TO reconsider and to lay that motion
on the table; carried, Yeas II, NaysI 10.
The question recurring on the adoption Of the repOr
on credentials, 1t was adopted.
onmOtiOn Of Mr. Sites, o D Richardson was elocts,
permanent President Of the convention.
Mr. seely moved nat a committee Of one from eacl
county be appointed to report resolutions.
Pending which the eOnventssn adjourned until 2 onclocl
PM.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-06-17
Fourth Of July Meeting.

In pursuance Of a notice given in the
Nebraska Advertiser, the citizens of
Brownville met at Johnson's Hall, in the
afternoon of the 18th, to take under con-
s~ideratiOn the celebrating Of the 4th Of
July next. The following was transacted (:
Meeting came to order by choosing L.
Hoadley chairman, and U. c. johnson,
Secretary.
The following resolution was then una
~nimously adopted;
Whereas, We the citizens of Brown
vile, holding the Fourth day of July in
that sacred regard that it should obtain in
the hearts of all true Americans, and be-
ing DESTROYS in accordance with the time
honored custom of our country to mani
fest in a public manner our appreciation
Of the day on its approaching anniversary;
therefore
Resokved, That we viii on Saturday,
the Sd day of July neKt, unite in the cele-
bration Of the day at such place in Nema-
ha county as may hereafter be determined
upon, and that to that end we will contri-
butte our personal endeavors and our
means to whatever exten. the occasion
may require.
The following motions were then
passed:
l.. That the chair appoint a committee
Of three who shall be empowered with
authority to select such a place as they
may deem proper to celebrate the day;
they confering and acting jointly with
like committees from other places In this
county.
Committee appointed: NJ. F. Clark,
Richard Brown and J. w. Coleman.
2. That the chair appoint a committee
Of eight, to solicit subscriptions from the
citizens of the county for the purpose Of
defraying the necessary expenses Of the
occasion.
Committee appointed: John Z. Carson,
D. FL Mclaughlin, C. E. L. Holmes, R.
w. Frame, Adrian HoblitzelI, S. w,
Kennedy, John w. Hall, R. J. Whit
ney.
Adjourned to meet at same place OF
Saturday next at2 O'Clock.
L. HOADLY, chairman.
y. g. JoHEsoE, Secretary.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-06-17
In the Territory.

Lieut.. Danna, Assistant Quarter-Mas-
ter General, has beenordered to Utah.
The sons Of New England, residents
of Otoe county, celebrate the anniversary
of the battle of Bunker Hill, in the grove
near Kearney City, to-day.
1t is stated that Gen. j. B. Robertson
has been removed from the Office of In
dian Agent for the omahas. A man by
the name Of Wilson has received the ap-
pointment.
On Monday eveninglast, says the Oma-
ha Tmes-a party Of four ladies-wed-
ded and unwedded-fancying they had
some reason to suspect the constancy Of
their "lords'' and 'lovers,' attired them
selves in the habiliments Of the sterner
sex and visited a house Of "undoubtedn
reputation in the upper part of town.
Their visit was attended with slight sue
cess-their disguise was seen through,
and the reception they met was not en-
c~Ouraging to the further prosecution Of
their enquiries.
The Platte river is higher than was
ever before known. The banks in many
places are overhowed, and crossing, even
nRskifi is difficult, and attended with
much danger.
The directors of the Platte Valley
Bank. at Nebraska City, publish a card
in the News, contradicting therepOrt that
the bank has changed hands, and assert
ing their ability to redeem every dollar
of its tissues.
Il becomes our painful duty, says the
Nebraska Republican, to record the
death Of oneOf our respectable citizens,
Mr.. Jabez L. Winship, who accidentally
shot himself last evening. He had taken
down his gun for the purpose Of shooting
rats. and placed it to his mouth to asser-
tain whether It was loaded, il went of,
killing him instantly.
We learn from the Bellevue Gazette
that men are now engaged in opening q
coal bed at Fairview in that county, and
from present indications II viii prove one
Of tie most valuable mines in tile country,
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-06-17
BFIdge aerOss fhe Nemaha.

Our neighbors al Nemaha City are
making an effort for the immediate cree
ton Of a bridge across the Nemaha, near
the mouth. Mr.. S~Oov1LLE, one Of their
regular go-ahead men, has charge Of the
matter, and if any one can put it through
these hard times, he will do it. Our peo-
PIE are interested in the erection of that
bridge, and we hope will lend a helping
hand.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-06-17
Stone GnaI.

We noticed on Monday last a wagon
load Of excellent stone coal brought into
this city, and sold to our bIacksmiths, who
are using and pronounce it very fine. Ii
was obtained near St. George in this
county. Recent discoveries of coal in
various portions of Nemaha county are Of
The most satisfactory character. We I'M
derstand that John Coate, Esq, who has
been making examinations recently, near
or Al Glen Rock, is greatly encouraged.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-06-17

have got possession Of the First District
Armory, with ten rounds Of ammunition.
A battle is expected this afternoon. More
arrests have been made.
New ORLxArs, June 8.
Girard Smith, the Know-N Nothing can
didate for Mayor, is elected by 290ma-
jority. Many of the principal names on
the ticket are defeated. The city Is
quiet. The Viglants broke up their camp
last night and disbanded, but not disor-
ganized. They say they are ready to
carry out their principles at any moment.
The city authorities are engaged in ar
resting all concerned In the Vigilance
movement. Writs have been issued for
the arrest q the leaders, on the charge
Of high treason.
New ORLEAxs, June 2.
Gen. Walkers trial is concluded. The
Jury disagreed, ten being for acquittal
and two for conviction. Judge Camp
belps charge was extremely partial and
stringent. A new trial was urged i'm
mediately by Walker. The District At
torney has entered a nolle prosequi in
Walkers case.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-06-17
VIII CATS

Look Out for bills on the Orleans
Bank Of Cannelton, Ind, and the Shank
Of GreensbOrOugh," Georgia. They are
as worthless as that much brown paper.
OF The latter, the Egent made an effort
to make arrangements for a deposit for
circulation at this place. Our people are
not hard enough up for that.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-06-17
Home correspondence.
PLatfamoutI. June 5. ISIS.
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
The Democracy of the Territory in
Convention have completed their organic
alton after an active days work, and es-
tablished a Platform upon which all can
stand without distinction.
Much credit is due to the delegates for
the compromising spirit shown on all
sides, and the. desire to establish the doc
trines of the party in such a comprehen-
sive manner as hereafter to require no
test explanations bywhich the party should
be governed.
They fully adopted the explanation of
popular sovereignty as commended by the
DOuglasites, and gave an easy endorse
ment to Buchanan's administration.
You will probably have the entire pro-
ceedings before you receive this, as the
Convention ordered their publication in
all the democratic papers in the Territory.
That was rather an exciting day for
Plattsmouth, for it was unusual to find so
great an assemblage Of intelligence, gen.
crosby and courtesy In their city at any
one time. Nevertheless they ~endeavored
to play their part to the best advantage,
and therefore made the stay of their
guests pleasant. Good humor appeared
to be the order of the day on Ill hands,
ard some got 50 happy over the result of
their labors as TO be wearied by actiUe
spirits, and one so much so that he laid
himself doDn, declaring himself happy in
the thought that he was the exponent of
the party. i.
In the morning after the Convention,
the delegates North of the Platte through
the generosity of Capt. Parmele Of the
steam-ferry Emma, were taken aboard
and conveyed beyond the mouth Of Platte
to what was formerly known as La
Platte, from which they went on their
way rejoicing; whilst some of those go
ing South were not N 50 much Of a hurry,
but concluded to take the times easy and
therefore tarried until the excitement
was over.
Take all things into consideration the
day and Convention passed of mich more
~agreeably than was anticipated By the
most sanguine.
DAILY NAIL TO PLATTsMoU rH.
Yesterday a meeting was called for the
purpose Of obtaining the capital and or,
ganizing a Stage Company to convey the
mail from Plattsmouth to Fairfield.
1t appears that a gentleman by the
name of Smith has procured a star con-
tract for carrying the mail acros the
State of Iowa daily, being the first and
only daily mail reaching the Missouri n
yer through Iowa.
This is a matter Of much importance Ia
the people of Plattsmouth, for the reason
that news viii be obtained more readily
there than anywhere else in the TIE rritOry
and therefore increase the readin mat
ter for that community. 1t will bring
many of the passengers first to this city
and make this the central and assembling
point for all those from the diTersn por.
lions South Of the Platte who desire
speedy trip through the States eastarIg
It viii become the concentrating point fol
western mail routes and roads, whicE
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-06-17
Proclamation.
~EzEeyTIyE DEsAsrsrsr,

Nebraska TerrfOy.
Wheareasa vacancy has occurred In The tnce Of ArG-
tor Of this Territory, and whereas it Is provided b hu
that an election shall BE- ordered by the Gjverhm olDe
Territory, now therefore
I, WilliamA. Richardson. Governor OF the TeFiturg
Of Nebraska, issue this my proclamation offering N e.
ection to be held 70 MI said vacancy on the ist Monday
in August next, being the al Of said month, that beng
the day fixed by law FOR the election Of members n to
General Assembly. The county commissioners ia no
several counties are requested to issue n1ice q this
election at the time above hxed and in the manner de-
scribedby law in other elections.
In testimony Whereof have hereunto set my hand and
caused the great seal Of the Territory 70 " amxed a.
Omaha city, N. T., this 7th day Of Jaae, 1873,
W. RICHARDSON,
Eovernor Nebraeka Tafritofv.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-06-17

win cause streams to be bridged and al
highways made good and kept in repair
for comfortable travelling. Il win be an
extensive advertisement of the country
through which il passes, which win be Of
more importance than The pufings given
through many other sources. Here the
mail VIII be divided out and sent to differ
ent portions Of the Territory, and viii be
a great inducement to establish a distri-
buting Office for this region Of country;
and indeed many advantages viii result
from the fulflIment Of that contract, if
performed, as they desire, in four-hOrse
coaches.
POLITICAL PARTIEs OF cAss COUNTY.
There appears to be a disposition on
the part of the democracy Of this county 10
finch from the responsibility Of raising
the party issue, whilst the republicans
are evidently waiting for orders from the
headquarters Of those who hold over them
the reigns Of political organization, and
it is limited around in circles that it may
be necessary yet to raise the republican
standard and put their fast nags on the
track.
WAWKO
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-06-17
Take Care al Ennr Hnrses.

Quite a number Of valuable horses
have been stolen recently in Nemaha
and Richardson counties in this Territory.
The scamps had better keep dark, for if
caught they will be dealt with without the
benefit of Judge or jury.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-06-17
territorial Auditor.

To-day we publish the Governors
Proclamation for the election Of = Ter
ritOrial Auditor. S. L. Campbell u was
elected, but failing EQUALITY, our worthy
fellow citizen, Col C. B. SMIrH, the for
mer auditor, continued to serve until quite
recently, when heresigned. Gov. Rich
aFdsOn appointed Capt. w. E. MOORr to
I'll the vacancy until the coming cleo
ton.