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Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10
City Election.

Our Annual Municipal Election, took
place on Monday last, and was conducted
with considerable spirit by the friends of
the respective Candidates, but generally the
utmos, good feeling prevailed.
c. T. Holloway, the successful candi-
date for Mayor, although a young man,
is one of the oldest residents in our City.
He came here in the spring Of 1854, and
has since resided permanently among us.
Twice, has he been the peoples choice to
the Territorial Legislature, and his untir-
ing efforts for the benefit of this City and
County, have won for him the respect
and esteem of our citizens, generally.
Mr.. Robinson, his competitor, is a pop
ular man, and much respected by our cit
liens, and his election would have given
satisfaction to all parties.
The Board of Aldermen elected, con-
sist of John A. Nye, DR.. VIM II. Longs
dorf, and Samuel Snyder, Sr. They are
are the peoples men;-honest, able, and
industrious. Their efficiency as Alder
men, will rot be inferior TO their skill and
efficiency in the duties of their several
callings.
Henry M. Burt, News and Local E1i-
tor, of this paper, was elected Recorder,
by nearly an unanimous vote.
w. ID. Rowles, City Treasurer, elect,
is one of our entcrprising business men,
and is universally respected.
f. NJ. Davenport, received a large vote
for Assessor. He is one of the active,
growing young men of the City, and is
well qualified for the Office to which he is
elected.
w. r. Blore, was elected Marshal.
He is a first rate fellow, and will dis
charge the duties of his office, to the sat-
isfaction of all that "obey the powers
that be-"
AS a whole, we have no fault 10 find,
with the result of the election, on Mon
day. All the officers elected, are eff
cient and popular, and will, without doubt,
discharge their respective duties, with
ability and fidelity.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10

.-Notwithstandin the
hard times, the course of Bellevue, is still
onward. As yet, we have not built with
the rapidly that characterized the latter
portion of last season, but there has been
nearly ten times the amount Of building
done this year, that was accomplished up
to same period, in last year; and from
present indications, there will be as many
or more buildings erected this season, as
there we're last. We have had time to
examine only the following -
The walls of the Presbyterian Church,
have been completed, the building rooted,
and the steeple is now nearly finished.
This edifced, when completed, will be an
to the town, and a credit to its
builder, Rev. VIM. Hamilton, whose la
bors have been untiring in behalf of that
object, which we hope will soon prove
successful.
The two brick dwellings,, now being
erected by VIM. Robinson, are going up
with rapidity. They will make a very
fine block, and not inferior to any in this
portion of the West. They are situated
on the west side of Hancock Street, and
command a beautiful view of the Mis-.
souri, Valley.
The two story frame dwelling, of A. N.
Briggs, now in process of erection, or
Hancock Street, west side. will make q
fine dwelling. Its architecture reflect:
credit upon its builder.
E. w. Bigelow, is also erecting a large
two story concrete dwelling, on the same
street, near the School House. The wall:
of the lower story are about half finish.
ed. The location is a fine one, and
when the building is entirely completed
it will make a desirable residence.
Samuel Snyder, Sir, our worthy towns,
man, and Alderman elect, has commcnc,
ed the erection of his large and coInmode'
Gus two story dwelling, on Franklir
Street. He will also erect, on the same
street, a spacious Store Room.
Horace Rogers has erected a dwelling
on the same Street.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10

Last Sunday morning, a Sunday School
was organized in this City, under the
auspices of the American Sunday School
Union. I. b, Lemon was elected Super
~intendent. A Bible Class was also form
ed, with Rev. VIM. Hamilton, as its
teacher. A large audience was in attend
ance, and the object and principles of said
Union, were set forth by their Agent.
In the afternoon of the same day, an
other School of similar character, was or
ganized at Mr.. Clifton's, a few miles
north of this City. Charles E. Smith,
was elected Superintendent.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10

We have Just received the 3lth annual
Report of the American Sunday School
Union, read at the anniversary of that AS
ISOLATION, on the 4,h ult., by the efficient
Secretary of Missions, Rev. r. b. West
brook. This Report shows that during
the past year, 1924 new schools have
been organized, including no less than
$500 children; and 1881 schools already
organized, were visited and aided, by the
Missionaries of the above Union. Books
to the amount of $22 600, in value, have
been sold, while Ss,O97 worth, have been
donated to schools unable to purchase.
The mode of operations, consist of two
departmen,s,-the Publishing and Mis-.
sionary. The former is self supporting
i. e.. the books are sold at a price that just
covers all the expenses of publishing. In
the latter, so Missionaries have been EN-.
ployed in II different States and Terrific.
ries; besides many others, laboring in
connection with numerous auxiliary socie.
ties. This department is supported by
donations, legacies, and collections, from
Churches and benevolent individuals.
We consider this Society, in connec,
ton with the American Bible Society, the
most efficient, useful, and anti. sec,ariar
of any Society in the world.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10

FRosr AND FRuIT IN OHio.-A cor
respondent writes from Norwalk, Huron
County, Ohio, May 3, that the frost if
April "a killed all the fruit. Grain and
grass 90 well. The Ohio Farmer on
May s says that In the vicinity Of Cleve-
land the hard frosts have destoyed n large
pr cenlage Of the fruit blossoms. The
cherries are badly hurt in some places,
while in others they are scarcely injured.
The same may be said of the peaches.
There will be a partial crop of both cher
rics and peaches.
Correspondents Of The Farmer write
as follows.
TncinneS, Ind, April 80, lS5S.-It is
n month since our peach trees were in
bloom, and now the young fruit is the size
of peas, safe from frost, with a prospect
Of an abundant crop, as well as of apples
and other fruit.
PafsJmg, Pa, April 2S-The late
cold spell has killed most of the fruit in
this neighborhood. Wheat and grass look
frst-rate. The Board of Managers of the
Allegheny County Agricultural Society
report as the result Of their exami nations
since the late frosts. that peaches, pears
plums ana cherries are entirely killed il
the region of Pittsburg, and apples, goose.
berries and grapes in part.
Mansfield, o., April 30.-The cold
weather has destroyed the greater part OIL
our peaches and cherries. The pears are
not very much injured, and the apples no
at all. We still have a good many cher
ries, especially of the later and common
varieties. Ihave a small Governor WOOD
cherry, blooming for the first time, the
buds of which are not injured.
Peru, Huron Co, o., April 27.-The
fruit is almost entirely killed in this re-
gion by the late frosts. Wheat looks wei
far better .han this time last year.
.MaryspiHe, o., May 3.-Wheat in thi:
county looks fine, and bids fair for a good
crop. Weather is very wet and cold
farmers backward with Spring work
Grass is coming forward finely fruit i:
somewhat injured by the late frosts.
Newport, Washington, Co.. o. April 2s
Thee evere ln.e frost, we fear, has en-
tirely destroyed the apples and peaches
though a few may have ESCAPED. Thi'
in our county, will be a great loss.
.NasSiNoa, o., April 27.-Our whea
looks well; but the last few cold day
and nigts brighten many timid ones, unC
they think forward wheat is injured
Early fruit may be nipped.
Paris, Ky, April 30.-The fruit CROP
the promise of which was very fine, is, un
ques,ionably, very much injured.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10

BILLY BowLEGs OUT OF FLoRInA AT
LAsr.-A dispatch from Maj T.. Rector,
Superintendent of Indian Affairs, dated
head of Pass, via New Orleans, May II,
says: Il am here with Billy Bowlegs
and one hundred aud six,y-fve Florida
SeminoIes, on board United States steam
er Grey Cloud" This is good news: the
people Of Florida may now rest in quiet,
without having any fear of Bill Bowlegs
constantly before their eyes.-Repubiiean.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10

Pursuant to a call made in the Bellevue
Gazette, the citizens of Sarpy County, as.
sembled at SaIing's Grove, on Saturday,
June 9th, for the purpose of taking into
consideration, the propriety of remonstrat.
ing against the sales of the Public Lands,
in this district, in September next.
On motion, WIN. R. WATSON was
called to the Chair, and ALFRED MArrHI.
AS, appointed Secretary.
On motion, the Chairman appointed a
Committee, consisting of the following
persons, to draft Resolutions expressive of
the sense of the meeting:-L. l.. Bowen,
Michael Jones, c. T. Holloway, Lewis
A. Driskell, VIM. r. Smith.
The Committee reported the following
Resolutions through their Chairman, LII.
Bowen, which were unanimously adopt
ed -
RESOLVED, That the Citizens of Sarpy
county, and we believe of the Territory
generally, are almost without exception,
opposed to the sale of the public lands, in
this Territory, in September next, and
are in favor of the ~postponement of the
same, for the period of one year at least.
ReSoLUei, That the present embar assed
state of financial matters generally, and
the destitution of money in the Territory,
renders this postponement necessary, in
order TO save a very large portion of our
people, (the actual settlers) their homes,
homes upon which they have resided, with
their families, and have improved since
the organization of the Territory these
homes comprising in many instances, the
all, that those owning them are pos.
sessed of, and that much of the land al
ready entered, has been so entered
through capitalists, for which the settler
is compelled to pay exorbaitnt rates of in.
terest, ranging from forty per cent up
ward, and many will lose their improve.
ments already made.
Resofred, That a committee of ten, be
appointed - circulate the petitions and
forward the same, to the General Land
Office, and that a copy of these resolutions
be forwarded TO the President of the
United States, and the Commissioner of
the General Land Office.
The following Resolution, presented by
B. P. Rankin, was also unanimously
adopted -
Rcsolred, That we invite the earnest
corporations of our sister Counties,
throughout the Territory, to aid us by Pc
titiop, and all other legal means, to So
cure the desired postponemen,, of the
sales of the Public Lands.
The following persons were appointed
a Committee to circulate petitions, as re-
solved Stephen II. Watdes, Michael
Jones, Milton Driskell, G. w. Owen,
B. P. Rankin, b. Tzschuck, Jonas Mitch
ell, L. b. Kinney, Charles L. Smith,
Enoch McCarty.
On motion, said petitions are to be
forwarded to L. B. Kinney, in Bellevue,
on the 22d of June.
On motion, it was requested, that the
proceedings of this meeting, be published
in the Bellevue Gazette, and a copy be
forwarded to all the papers in the Terri
tory, with Il request to publish said pro-
ceedings. .HfrJ4
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
VIM. r. WATSON, President.
ALFRED MATTHIAS, Secretary.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10

We, the undersigned, a Committee, ap-
pointed by the Nebraska Lodge, No. /,
of Free and Accepted Masons, to draft
a suitable expression of our regard for our
diseased brother, THOMAS NvE, do beg
leave to offer the following -
The Supreme Architect of the Universe,
hath permitted the Messenger of Death,
to alarm our outer door, enter our Lodge,
and call off our brother, Thomas Nye,
from the labor OF earth, to the refresh
ment of Heaven.
On the 4th day of June, 1857, Brother
Nye, landed upon our shores; and just,
one year from that day, we laid him away
to rest in the cold sequestered grave.
His spirit took its exit, upon the morning
of the 3rd of June, 1858, and in the af.
ternoon of the following day, we inhumed
his mortal remains with the proper cere.
monies of our Masonic Order.
Sociable, courteous and benevolent, he
was highly esteemed by all who knew
him. Governed by a high sense of hon.
or, and Influenced by the highest moral
principle, he was an ornament to the fra
ternity, of which he was a member.
A few weeks since, he travelled with us
the rugged path of life, bearing the bur.
den and heat of the day, with forti,ude,
perseverance, and fidelity. A few weeks
since, the cement of love and affection,
bound him to kindred, reciprocal hearts ;
but at high twelve, in the meridian of life,
and usefulness, at the age of 81, he pass
ed away from all earthly associa. ions.
His mortal coil was enveloped in the wind
ing sheet of death, and his spirit raised
to the felicity of a Lodge celestial, where
the Supreme Grand Master presides, IN
the beauty of his holiness, there to receive
robes of purity, and crowns unfading, in
~companlonship with hearts of fraternal
and never ending union.
While we deeply feel his loss, and as
deeply sympathise with his esteemed fam
lily in their bereavement, we bow in sub,
mission to the behest of the Supreme Dis
penser of events.
In behalf of The Lodge,
c. c. GOSS,
II. T. CLARKE, Committee.
l.. f. BARTELS,}
l.. b. KINNEY, w. NJ.
WN III CooK Sec'y.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10

Henry Van Rensselaer,, ESQ. of Ogdens-
burSh, N. Y, has advertised the whole of
his princely estate, in the town of Og-
d~ensburg, 81. Lawrence county, for sale
at auction, in June. The property con.
sis,s of thirty thousand acres of land, in
Guiding the proprietor's unrivaled, beauti.
full country seat, named Woodford, in the
vicinity of Ogdensburg. This is the
largest sale of private property, we have
ye, heard Of in America.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10
NAVIGATION OF THE Big Sioux Rrv

NAVIGATION OF THE BIG Sioux RIv-
ER.-The st. Paul Pioneer learns that
two enterprising gentlemen, Messers.
TANNING & TAYLOR, have made arrang-
ements to place two light draught steam
boats on the Big Sioux River, this season.
They are intended to run regular between
Sioux City, on the Missouri, at the mouth
of the Big Sioux, and the new town of
Eminija, one hundred and forty miles
above.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10

Among the passengers by the Moses
Taylor for California last week, was the
celebrated negro minstrel, George Chris
ty, of New York. He goes TO San Fran
cisco on a three years engagement. Ru-
NOR says he was offered $4,000 a year
or a third of the profits, and chose the lat
ter
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10

The Governor of South Carolina has
appointed A. p. Hayne to the Senate of
the United States, TO fill the vacancy &C.
casioned by the recent death of Senator
Evans. Mr.. Hayne is the fourth person
appointed to serve out a single term. 1t
is to be hoped he will live through it.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10

The dwelling house of Bruno Tzschuck,
situated on the bottom, about two miles
from town, was struck by lightning, on
Wednesday night, of last week. The
house was considerably damaged, but for
tunately the occupants escaped without
injury. m y r.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10

The Legislature of California has pass
ed a bill prohibiting the future immigra-
lion Of free negroes t. California, and
compelling those already there to register
their and take out licenses. There
was great excitement among them, and
meetings have been held, in which was
discussed the question of ENGRAVING in a
body u Vancouver's Island.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10

The new and elegant passenger steam
err, Victoria, will take the place Of the F.
X. Aubery in the Pacific Line, and will
be commanded by BEN. G. CLINE, the
popular Captain of the latter boat. The
Victoria is entirely new, and will be no
discredit to this line Of steamers.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10

A company of Germans, from Buffalo,
N. Y, have made a purchase of 4,4O0
acres of land, adjoining ST. Stephen, in
Richardson county, on which they design
TO Immediately emigrate.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10

We see from the New York papers
that the Turkish Admiral will leave Bos-
ton in a few days for Liverpool and will
thence proceed TO Co~nstantinople, expect
ing to return to the United States in about
three months.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10
The St. Joseph Packets, Dan. Converse
and Watos.a. came up June 4th and 9th.

Jabez L. Winship of Omaha, accident
ly shot himself, on Tuesday evening of
last week, at his residence on Harvey
street. The Omaha Times says;-
Mr.. Winship had just LEI. the outer
door Of the room to get his gun for the
purpose of killing a rat which was out
side, and, leaving Mrs. w. sitting at the
door, requested her to watch the rat until
he returned with the gun. She was thus
engaged, looking out into the yard, when
hearing a discharge of a gun, and a fall
simultaneously, she turned around to be-
hold her husband a corpse, with blood
running in streams upon the floor. He
died without a word or a groan. No one
saw him until he fell, but as he held a
shot gun in his arm, and, as his lips were
uninjured, the inside of his mouth much
torn, and as The shot passed out through
the top of his head, entering the %cealing
of the room, it is evident that he must
have been blowing his breath into the
muzzle of the gun to ascertain if it was
loaded.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10

The Wisconsin Editors and Publishers
Association is to hold a meeting at Madi-
son on the 10Th of June. Hon. Chas. ID.
Robinson, of the Green Bay advocate,
will deliver an address, and Horace Rub
bic. Esq, of the STATE Journal, will read
a poem on the occasion.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10

A party of gold diggers, have been
prospecting for that precious metal, on
Mud Creek, a few miles west of this City.
We understand a substance resembling
gold, was discovered.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10

The Directors Of the Platte Valley
Bank, in a card published in the Nebras-
ka City News, contradict the report, hat
the above named Bank, had changed
hands.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10

Of stray individuals only, but of all con.
lcmporaneous creation. We learn that the
members Of this creation are united by no
lineage with periods that prccede and
follow them. We learn, that so skllful is
the art of the comparative anatomists,
that he is now able TO distinguished be-
tween even the phases Of sex and age,
and a t%orfiori would be capable Of tracing
the deviation into new species. We have
therefore, the material to act upon, and
the power to act. And then, with this
power, and this subject matter, when we
If the curtain, and gaze upon this wonder
full gallery of geological scripictures,
there opens upon us not merely the
written truth that God created each living
thing after its kind, but the august reali.
~ of creation itself, begun, continued, and
closed by the First Cause in person.
Erancis Wharton, Esq.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10

Sundower seeds are said to be the best
known remedy for foundered horses. As
soon as ascertained he is foundered, mix
n pint of the seeds whole with the feed
and entire cure may be expected.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10
Local & Territorial.

The following is the official vote, cas-
for Municipal Officers, at the election
held in this City, Monday last, June 9TH
Whole number Of votes polled, l53
For Mayor,
c. T. Holloway, Sc
VIM. Robinson, 66
Scattering, l
For .4liermen,
John A. Nye, l45
VIM. II. Longsdorf, 81
Samuel Snyder, Sr., SO
V. A. Gwyer, 65
Charles johnson, 81
Scattering, 26
For Recorder,
Henry M. Burt, ISL
VIM. S. McMurdie, l
The All Seeing Eye, l
For Treasurer,
w. d. Rowles, li9
Scattering, l
For assessor,
F. M. Davenport, 1873
Horace Rogers, 10
Scattering, 5
For Marshal,
w. r. Blore, los
o. A. Velie, 45
Scattering,
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10

Beware of the Orleans Bank of Can
melton, Ind. A large amount of this
worthless trash. has been put in circula-
lion, in this Territory.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10

The Annual Communication. of the
Free and Accepted Masons, for this Ter
rilory, met at Nebraska City, June I'd,
and elected the following officers =
r. c. Jordan, of Omaha, Grand Mas
ter.
L. L. Bowen, of Bellevue, Deputy
Grand Master. ~
David Lindley, of Nebraska City,
Senior Grand Warden.
M. G. Wilkinson, of Omadi, Junior
Grand Warden.
John ii. Maxon, of Nebraska City,
Grand Treasurer.
r. w. Furnas, of BrownvilIe, Grand
Secretary.
J. H. C~hivington, of Nebrasks City,
Grand Chaplin.
Albert G, Clark, of Omaha, Grand
Orator.
George Armstrong, of Omaha, Grand
Lecturer. r.u-r
H. N. Cornell, of Nebraska City,
Grand Marshal.
VIM. Byers, of Omaha. Grand Senior
1SeSCAi
C. d. Keller, of Bellevue, Grand Junior
Deacon. -
G. w. Bratton, of Brownville, Grand
Steward.
ID. Fl. Wheeler, of Plattsmouth, Grand
Sword Bearer.
Z. A. Donelan, of Plattsmouth, and
Jesse Noel, of Brownville, Pursuivants,
Edward Henry, of Nebraska City,
Grand Tyler.
Meets on the I'd Wednesday in June.
1859, al Bellevue, N. T.
LODGES REPREsENTED.
Nebraska Lodge, No. l, Bellevue.
Western Star Lodge, No. 2, Nebraska
City.
Capitol Lodge, No. 3, Omaha.
Nebraska Rally, No. A, Brownville.
Omadl Rally, No. s., Omadi.
Plattsmouth Rally, No. 6, Plattsmouth.
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Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10

The Cincinnati papers announce the
death of Anthony Hardesty. an old citi-
zen and the first locomotive builder there.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10

A Pathological Society, is about being
organized, at Nebraska City.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10

A special meeting of the Common Coun-
Gil, of the City of Bellevue, was held June
Sth, A. ID. 1858.
Present His Hon. l.. L. Bowen, Mayor,
L. B. Kinney and C. I. Holloway, Alder
men.
Minutes of last meeting read and APP
proved.
The returns Of the Judges of the City
Election, held June 9TH, were received,
examined and the following persons were
found to be elected, to fill the respective
offices.
c. T. Holloway, for Mayor.
Samuel Snyder ST.,
John A. Nye. Aldermen.
VIM. II. Longsdorf.
Henry M. Burt, Recorder.
w. ID. Rowles, Treasurer.
F. NJ. Davenport, Assessor.
w. r. Blore, Marshal.
The Mayor elect appeared, and took
the oath of office.
On motion of L. B. Kinney, the Coun-
Gil adjourned.
Attest. L. L. BOWEN, Mayor.
CHAs. Nc RAY. Recorder.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10

Recent rains have swept away two
bridges that were erected over Omaha
Creek, on the Indian Reserve, last fall,
by Col. Sites.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-06-10

Strawberries are now ripe, in this vi
entity.