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Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-08

A meeting of the citizens of Sarpy
County was held at Bellevue, April B.,
1853, for the purpose of taking means to
establish a County Agricultural Society.
The meeting was organized by calling
II. II. Smith, Esq, to the chair, aud H.
A. Longsdorf was appointed secretary.
The object of the meeting was stated
in a few appropriate remarks by Hon.
John Finney. -fe..v.o ara
On motion of Chas. Z, Watson, it was
R.soioed, That a Committee of five be
appointed to draft a Constitution and By
Laws, to report n week from to-day,
at which time permanent officers shall be
elected.
Hon. John Finney, +. Caulkins, Bern
hart Myers, Chas. Z. Watson and w.
II. Cook, were appointed such Committee.
On motion, Resolved, That when we
adjourn, w adjourn to meet one week
from to-day at til" School House in Belle
vue, at | O'clock P. Nj.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this
meeting be published in the Bellevue Ga
Zette. g.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
II A. LoscsDoRr, Secretary.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-08
Local & Territorial.

All persons interested in forming the
" Bellevue Library Association are re-
ouestes to meet a, Judge Cooks office,
on Monday evening, the 18th ins ant, at
8 o'clock. MANY READERS.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-08

H. II. Smith will accept our thanks
for a lot of excellent Potatoes and Bee,s.
The Potatoes were of the Black Mercer
variety, and the are equal to any we have
ever eaten; they are dry and meaiy
when cooked. Those wishing to procure
,his variety for seed or culinary use, can
obtain them Of Mr.. Smith. q
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-08

TELEGRAPn TO UrAn.-On the 24th
ult, Mr.. Wilson introduced the following
bill into the u. s, Senate, to facilitate
communication with the army of Uluh
BE Il snacisd, That the Secretary of
War be authorized TO contract for the ex.
tension or use of an arm of the electro
magnetic telegraph from Missouri or Iowa
10 such Western Military posts as is me-
cessary for the public service, and be
authorized to appropriate a sur not er-
ceeding FIVE hundred thousand dollars to
carry mo execution the purpose Of this
act"
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-08

The store and goods be longing TO Gen
Peter A. Sarpy, al St. Mary's, was burn
ed on Tuesday nigh of last week. 1t is
supposed TO be the work Of an i~ncendiary.
Loss estimated at $4,000. We believe
the building and goods were insured, bu1
to what extent we are not informed.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-08

The creditors of Philander Cook, will
find it for their benefit to read Assign
ee's Notice, advertised in another column.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-08

The Bellevue Land Claim Association,
will meet at the Office of Bowen& Slrick-
land, on Monday the 18th day of April.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-08

Elder Mason preached his farewell
sermon at the School House, last Sunday
evening, and is now on his way to the
Annual Conference to b e.held at Topeka,
Kansas.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-08

Messrs. II. T. Clarke & Brother are
now at work in their New Ware House,
corner Of Main and Nineteenth Streets,
where they intend keeping a good stock
of Provisions at low prices for cash.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-08

Read John p. Horn & Co.'S ADVERTISE
ment. They propose to adopt the Cash
system after this date.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-08

tOn and after the 18th day of April,
L. L. Bowen, Mayor Of this city, will
give deeds to those entitled to lots and
lands, entered by him.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-08

The Bellevue Store is advertised TO
rent, or for sale See Advertisement.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-08
Speakers of the House of Repre-
SemtntiYes.

During the existence Of the Democrat
ic and Wing parties there were thirty
elections for Speakers of the House of
Representatives, resulting in the election
of twenly-eight Democrats and two
Wings. Previous to this period there
were six elections, which resulted in the
choice of five Federalists and one anti
Federalist. The following list of Speak
ers, which is taken from the Albany Ar
gus of 1853, may not be uninterest'ng to
our readers. We add them for the last
two Congresses. 1t will be recollected
that prior to the nomination of Jackson
for the Presidency, Henry Clay was a
Democrat. Cut it out and preserve it for
reference: -rt ..H. .i-,#-. -r
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-08

Clarke g. Bro. offer a large variety of
goods for sale. For further particulars
look al their advertisements, which are
always found il the Gazette. They un.
dersland how TO get their money back.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-08

Our Market Reports are corrected
weekly by Clarke g. Brother. Notice
this weeks report.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-08

Gov. Richardson arrived yesterday, on
the steamer E. A. Ogden, OH his return
from Illinois.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-08

A Sabbath School will be organized at
he School House next Sunday.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-08

Col. Benton is preparing a life Of And
rev Jackson, to be published by the APP
pi.tons.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-08

II. r. Clarke has our thanks for late
Cincinnati, ST. Louis and St. Joe papers.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-08

The New York banks now hold over
S33 900. 900 in specie.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-08

We are indebted 10 Judge Ferguson
for Public Documents.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-08

Cong. Year. -
LIST 1890, +. A. Muhlenberg, Pa, A. +.
ID 1891, iona. TrumbuIl, Conn, +.
Sd 1893, F.F. a. MuhIenberg, r~e-elect
4th 1895, iona. Dayton, N. j., F.
9th 1897, iona. Dayton, reelected.
9th 1899, Theo. Sedgwick, Mass, F.
9TH 1901, Nat Macon, n. G. Dem.
Sth 1903, Nat. Macon, reelected.
9th 1905. Nat Macon.
10Th 1907, ]. B. Varnum, Mass, d.
lllh 1909, j. b. Varnum, reelected.
18th 1911, Henry Clay, KY. ID.
18th 1913, Henry Clay, reelected.
1914, Langdon Cheves. S. c., d.
l4,h 1915, Henry Clay reelected.
18th 1917, Henry Clay,
10Th 1919, Henry Clay,
1920, Jno. w. Taylor, N. Y, D..
l7,h 1921, p. P. Barbour, Va, ID. 30
18th 1923, Henry Clay, reelected.
18th 1925 Jno. w. Taylor, N. Y, d.
Goth 1927, And. Stevenson, Va, ID.
2ls, 1929. Aud. Stevenson, reelected.
god 1881, And. Stevenson,
23d 1888, And. Stevenson,
1904, JOlll Delli leIu
Oath 1885, James X. Polk, Tenn, D.
25th 1897, James X. Polk, reelected.
Goth 1889, Rob,. NJ. T. Hunter, Va, d.
9th 1S41. John White, KY, Wing.
2Sth lS43, John w. Jones, Va, ID.
29th 1915, John w Davis, Ind, ID.
30lh 1917, R. c. Winthrop, Mass, w.
3lst lS49, Howell Cobb, Ga, D.
32d 1851, Linn Boyd, Ky, ID.
33d 1853, Linn Boyd, reelected.
Bath 1855, n. p. Banks, Mass, Repub
Both 1857, j. L. Orr, S. c., D.
The Argus adds;
"Mr. Hunter was elected on the 10Th
ballot, after an exciting contest, by a vote
OF ll9 to ll3. Mr.. Cobb was elected
on the 22d ballot under a plurality rule
which was eventually adopted as the only
manner in which TO secure an organiza-
ton Of the House.
1t will be seen that since the organiza-
ton of the Democratic party that it has
had a majority in the House of Repre-
sentatives 81 times out of 81, including
the present (35) Congress"
The exciting and prolonged contest for
the Speakership in 1866, when al las
Nathaniel p. Banks, Jr of Mass, wa:
elected, is fresh in the memory of Us all
Mr.. Banks received a majority instead OF
a plurality, as during the difficulty Of '49
The peaceful election of Mr.. Orr, need:
no advertence.- Council Bluffs Clarion
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-30
Great Railroad Convention Mt Mem
phis, ON Monday, January 81, 1859.

The Presidents officers and stockholders in
all companies interested in the completion OF
a Railroad to the Pacific, will meet, as above
stated in this city, for the purpose of determ-
ing upon the best plan and route for the con-
struction of the Pacific Road. 1t is desirable
that all companies west of the Mississippi
should combine upon single route. All the
roads from st. Louis to New Orleans running
West, should converge at given point to the
State of Texas. and from this point, to Ell
Paso, or to San Francisco, the united credit
and capital of the several companies may be
combined for the prosecution OF this most
magnificent Railway scheme ever conceived
In this or any other country.
BY no other means than this consolidation
of strength aud influence, can Federal aid be
obtained. and by no other means aside from
Governmental ownership, can this national
work be accomplished without union among
competing routes and harmouization of con-
tiicting views and interests, Congress cannot
enact any measure, each route and road
having lis peculiar friends in the Senate and
House of Representatives.
The convention at Memphis can remove all
these difficulties; a compromise OF opposing
views can be effected, and speedy legislation.
such as may be required, can be brought
about. This convention, with Its proposed
results, will be the first great effective move
ment made towards the contamination OF an
end devoutly wished for by every one who
would advance the prosperity and wealth Of
his country.
All Railroad men East and West Of the
Mississippi, interested in the Pacific Road,
are desired TO be- present by the resolutions
adopted by recent meeting OF Directors
OF the Memphis, FL Paso aud Pacific Com
pany.
We sincerely hope that our exchanges
everywhere will notice the call for the CONVEX
ton now agreed upon by ali the friends Of the
measure to which we have referred. Asm-
pas Agfslal.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-30

ESGIAND.-We cannot but deplore the humili-
ating position into which English chess play
ers have been plunged by the proceedings of
their champion, Mr.. Staunton, towards his
American rival. Mr.. Morphy. This gentleman
crossed the Atlantic in the most chivalrous
manner, with the determination of /" trying q
falln with the European masters of the game,
and Immediately on his landing threw down
his glove to Mr.. Stanton in particular, Ito
whom he allowed bis own terms,) and in the
meantime was ready to play all corners.
Nothing could be more straightforward than
Mr.. Morphy's conduct throughout the long
period of time in which be has been kept in
suspense, and during which he has displayed
an amount of patience and good temper only
to be equalled by himself when fairly engaged
over the board. On the other hand we are
driven to the contemplation of the shifts to
which Mr.. Stanton has been induced to re-
sort, the condemnation of which is shared by
nearly all the leading players both in Paris
and London. For him the excuse may posi-
bly, be made that he could not afford to risk
his position as the acknowledged head of
English chess; but no apology can atone for
the attitude which he has assumed towards
Mr.. Morphy from the moment that he found
there was a certainty of being compelled to
come to a definite conclusion, and so far from
bis man9uvres being successful, they have
had quite an opposite effect new cham
pion must be sought for; but we can hardly
expect to meet with player of Mr.. Morphy's
strength in our hour of need and we are
afraid that Europe, as well as England, must
bow the neck TO America and acknowledge
themselves beaten.-LondOn Field. As
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-30

THE CUBAN MONARCHY.-The "WAsHISGToN
STATES" replying to the doubts cast upon
its statesman of an Anglo-French scheme to
erect Cuba and Porto Rico into Monarchy
says:
ave repeat, on what we have hitherto
found to be reliable authority, that Cuba is,
at this moment, beyond the reach of the
United States, and that the point now in
agitation at Madrid is whether there shall be
a Confederation of the Antilles" under En-
ropen protection, as Napoleon proposes, or
monarchy. Chrstiana and England desire.
We have reason to believe that the Ouseleys
were sent here to amuse our Government
with illusions of the aid of England in the
acquisition of Cuba, until the programme of
its rescue from Yankee rapacity" could be
quietly adjusted.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-30

Bulls HEAD.-The cattle market turned
out worse even than was anticipated on Tues
day. Not that such as were fit for beef, or
even in tolerably decent order to kill, We're
so very low. but the market for the portion,
and pretty large one it is, of mean, coarse
oxen, stays, bulls, steers, old cows. thin
steers, and such stuff as a farmer would be
ashamed TO keep, and could not well keep
alive through the winter. was as dull as
could be easily imagined. A great many
cattle were sold at prices only equivalent to
5(96c per ID. for the meat, and not a few
were left ever unsold, the supply being too
large for the demand. The supply of good
beeves is too small, and prices equal to SC
per lib. for the beef.-N Y Tribune 18th.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-30
From Little Rock = Memphis and
Little Rock Railroad.

A correspondent writing to us from Little
Rock on the 18th inst, says:
1.-THE two houses of the Legislature are
getting along very WELL and are ahead of the
committees, and are therefore not doing much
as YET.
''There appears to be a better spirit pre-
vailing among the people here as well as the
members of the Legislature in regard to rail-
roads. The Governors message is considered
very liberal, and it is thought that his recon-
mendation will be carried into effect The
railroad question is now being canvassed in
all its various bearings. shapes and forms,
and it is confidently hoped that the Legisla-
ture will mature some liberal and feasible
plan that will set the Memphis and Little
Rock to work on the line of the road from
Devalfs Bluff to Little Rock.
The President of the Memphis and Little
Rock Railroad Company is here, and is ma
king favorable impression among the MEM
bers of the Legislature, and also among the
citizens here. He having completed the first
division in good time, il is believed he can
and will complete the entire road at such
time as he may promise it."-Aemlphis Appeal.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-30
From washington.

opcctdt DtspacA 20 Ae " T. IftbuH<.
WAsHtSGroS, Wednesday Nov. "a. 1858.
The Spanish Minister has not responded to
the demand Of Mr.. Cas- for an explanation of
the designs OF Spain.
The special meeting OF the Cabinet to-day
lasted 10 a late hour this evening. The
President Is very much depressed by the
alarming state OF our foreign affairs He
thinks We are on the eve of great events. In
vplving war with Spain, a Protectorate over
Mexico, the seizure OF Caba, aud danger Of =
war with France and England. To encounter
these grave exegencies. We have no adequate
naval force in the Gulf. or that can be sent
ihither. Our ships are in the Mediterranean.
In the Carribaa Sea, OF on a wastefnl and
hazardous expedition 10 Paraguay. The
Sonora AFFAIR is a mere private speculation Of
NO importance. The present emergency il
q question not of "a province but Of an empire.
II Involves the whole Of Mexico-not Sonora
alone.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-30

The following letter addressed by the
Emperor Napoleon TO the Prince Napoleon.
Minister Of Algeria and the Colonies, appears
In the Paris Moniteur.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-30

The following letter addressed by the
Emperor Napoleon TO the Prince Napoleon,
Minister Of Algeria and the Colonies, appears
In the Paris Mouiteur.
ST. CLouD, Oct. 80.
Nv Dear Cousin have the liveliest desire
that, at the moment when the difference with
Portugal relative to the Charles-etIseorges
has terminated. the question OF the engage
ment OF free laborer on the African coast
should be detlnitively examined and finally
settled on the truest principle of humanity
and Justice.
| energeticaliy claimed from Portugal the
restitution of the Charles-et-Ge Georges, because
| will always maintain intact the indie
pendence of the national flag, and In this
case II was only with the profound eonvic-
ton OF my right that riskcd with the King
Of Portugal rupture OF those friendly rela-
tions which | am glad 10 maintain with him.
But As to the principle of the engagement
OF the negroes, my ideas are far from being
settled. II, In truth, laborers recruited on
the African coast are not allowed the ex-
ercise OF their tree viii. and IL this enrole-
ment i only the slave trade In disguise
will have II on no terms; for Il Is not who
will anywhere protect enterprises contrary
TO progress. to humanity, and TO eivllizat on.
l beg you. then, TO seek ont the truth with
the zsal and Intelligence which You bring TO
bear on all affairs which you take In hand;
and. a. the best method of putting IA end 10
chat Is continual cause OF dispute would
te TO substitute the free labor Of Indian
Coolies for that Of the negroes. beg you 10
chine 10 an understanding with The Minister
for Foreign Affairs b resume With the Eng
lish government the negotiations which were
entered apon few months ago.
whsFuon, my dear cousin, pray God 10
hare you 10 his belly ksepiag. NAPOLEON.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-30

CALIFORNIA CoTToS.-The experiment of
raising cotton had been tried successfully in
county. The fibre is said to be fine, soft, and
silky, and white as the driven snow. 1t has
been compared favorably with fair quality
of upland. The raiser says in the Sacramento
Union:
given to me by Major Sims, from Memphis
planted it in April, and have raised eight
stalks, each stalk containing from sixteen to
twenty hollis. and is still blooming. Some of
il was open three weeks ago, and the rest is
opening now very fast"
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-30
A Handsome City Residence,
No. II Cedar Street.
Fer Sale privately.

II AN Offering foi sale, privately that beau. ~
Il tful and commodions family residence. k;i;l
No. u Cedar st, Capitol Hill, n few Nv
doors below Vine street, az present owned and
occupied by W. o. HsRFIs. The Improvements e n
sist or two story brick, containing the
main building, with additional room ever the
passage IN second story. making altogether rooms
There Is also good two story brick kitchen con
tanning two servants rooms Smoke House, Pantry
with other necessary out housrs, including stable
&c The Lot i 50 feet front Cedar street RAINING
back $50 feet m alley.
IT. n propcriy presents many advantages the
business man IN piu 90 location any yet offered
being hut n few minutes walk from any porton of
the business nartS of the CITY The price hNed upon
IL should he inducemeft On the capitalist OF 30
those wiring 10 irocure homes IN n Iscnfion every
wAy desirable. We viii take pleasure IN show ing
the property at any time to wishing -
purchase II needs "nly examination O. commend
itself. For terms, SC. apply Co
nOv13-u r. Y. CT ASrOcK Agent
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-30
Washington Correspondence.
MEXICO,

It is rumored that the President will very
soon agree to receive Senior Mata, as Mexican
Minister, ana thus recognize the Government
OF yuarez. The moral effect of such a step
would have no little influence in establishing
the Constitutional leader in the chair of
State. --.-
REPORT OF THE POSTMASTER GENERAL. -.
The Postmaster General will develop n
plan, in his Forthcoming report for money or
d .rs. upon the basis of that now so popular in
England, which, it is hoped. will meet the
popular necessity in that respect. The Dead
Letter Office now receives fifty or sixty thou
sand dollars year, which are returned to
the owners at considerable cost and trouble
TO the Department.
By the adoption Of the suggested system,
this expense would be saved, and full securi-
~ would be given to small remittances, with
more satisfaction to the public. This money
10 usually sent to the poorer classes, who are
least familiar with the safe modes of RENTING
Il, and who suffer most by delay and difficult
". There is,no sufficient reason why proper
facilities should not have been established
long ago, for a plan might easily have been
devised upon the foundation of the Post Office
revenues. which would have answered every
practical purpose. II our strict construction
lists and metaphysical refluers were embar-
raised by any fear of infringing upon the
sanctity of the resolutions OF 'ss.
MEXICAN AND o. 5. CLAIMS.
The resolution which Mr.. Benjamin carried
through the Senate. last session, requiring
condensed statement OF all the claims filed in
the Department of State by American citizens,
against foreign governments, can hardly be
answered before January, IL so SOON An i'm
mense amount of laborious investigation is in
volved In this work, TO make Is even imper-
fectly comprehensive, and much pains has
been taken To give il the value which such
compilation should possess.
II was from this source in which the wheat
has never been separated from the chat, that
the President ascertained there were twelve
millions OF claims docketed against Mexico,
which Is to constitute his refrain on our rela-
lions with her, in the message.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-30
SUERTFF,S SALE.

DY virtue Of a vendtoni expOnas 10 me direct
ID ed, and delivered from the Honorable Circuit
Court OF Davidson CO., Tenn, At its September Term
1855 will expose public sale 10 the highest hit
der for cash the Court house yard gate IN the CITY
Of Nashville on SATURDAY, THE srH DAY or JAN
UARY 1859 all the right, title, claim interest and esa
tate which T. H. Payne then had or may have since
acquired IN and the following described lSas of
Ground In Ewing addition the city OF Nashville,
Davidson county State OF Tennessee, being lots No.
II Is and 20 on Allison street. and ala ans and &is
GU Bishop street. making IN all 2s3 feet, being levied
on a. the property " y. ID. Payne so satisfy jndg-
against T. D. Payne.
JAS N. HINTON, Sheriff Of Davidson co.
nov3o-td by X. BRANCH, Deputy sheriff.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-11-30
Most Valuable City Property.
At Public Sale. -
On Thursday, 9th OF December mex,

On Thursday, 9th OF December next
ON the premises, At IL O'Clock A. NJ Il propose 4.
" offer ~ Public Sale that commOdious Residence
corner Of Church and McIemore streets now occu-
pied by VIM. H. Smith, Esq The lot frsnis so feet
on Church and l2s on NcIemore street-House con-
tsins ten good reoms, with necessary borses Gas
Fixtures Hydrant water. 1c. II is az the most
desirable residences in the city and Is convenient TO
all the business parts Of our city.
AIso--At the same time three vacant Tnfs frnrue-
diatcly adjoining the above, fronting ach 40 feet ON
Church street and running back les feet an alley
The foregoing properly is free from taxes.
Terms.
For the Honse and Lot one fourth caSh-hals n~e
and years credit for satisfactorily secured
bearing interest, payable hank and n lien retained
For the vacant Lots credit II I, and years for
notes bearing interest ard secured as above
VIII be sold privately If desired For further
particulars call
A. V. s. IINpSIFY.
r X GLAscoeK. Aueiionecr- n0vIo-h