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Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-22
School Lands.
Omaha, April II, 1853.

omaha, April II, 1893.
The Commissioner of the General
Land Oficehas decided that the title to
our School Lands has not yet passed from
the General Government, and will not till
the Territory becomes a State. They
are ours to preserve and protect, but not to
sell.
By a joint resolution of Congress APP
proved March, 1857, it was resolved that
when settlements shall have been made
upon School Lands before they were sur
veyed, or when these school lands shall
have been occupied by town sites before
the survey, and the settler can bring him
self within the provisions of the Act of
4th September l84l-or the occupants of
town sites be enabled to show a compli-
ance with the provisions of the law of the
23d of May, 1914, then the right to pur-
chase said lands, so settled and occupied.
shall be in the said settlers and occupants
respectively, and other lands for school
purposes shdN be selected in lieu thereof
by the proper authorities.
In this Territory, the County Superin-
tendents of ommon schools are the pro-
per authorities to make the selections; and
as this must be done before the land sales
which will probably occur in September
next, | thought il would interest your
readers generally, and the County Super
l~ntendentS particularly, to understand on
what principles the selections are TO be
made. To this end please insert the fol-
lowing abstract of a circular sent from
the General Land Office to the Register
and receiver OF this district.
Yours, SC.
JNO. II. KELLOM,
Sup't of Pub. Inst'n.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-22
Steamer Sultan Burned.

We learn from the St. Louis Republi-
can that on April LIST the steamer Sultan
on her way from St. Louis to New Or
leans, when about five miles above Ste.
sGenevieve, was discovered to be on fire,
and although every exertion was made.
the boat and cargo became a total loss.
Including the crew, some sixty-fve or Sc
venty persons were on board. Henry
Ely, pilot. D. D. Moore. clerk, the bar
keeper, name unknown, Joseph Black
burn, Waterman, Martin Dix, second
steward, Thomas Cannon, Demise Gala
CHAM, pantrymen, are lost. Ten others
Of the crew are missing
The boat, valued at $4,000, was in
sused for $1,000. The cargo was in
sUrs5.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-22

settlers 10 iutnp the same, and do all IN
our power to carry out he u
the presumption laws OF lne Onieu
States.
Resolved. That we will use all proper
means TO prevent persons entering lands
who shall not have faithfully and literally
fulfilled all the requirements of the pre-
emption laws.
Resolved, That we consider non en-
titled to pre-empt the public lands, who
shall not reside upon the claim with their
families (if families they have thus CIV
ing at least presumptive proof that they
intend to occupy and cultivate them.
RssolUed, That to all actual settlers we
extend a hearty and cordial welcome and
that should they at first come without
their families, we will afford them an
opportunity of going for them by protect
ing their claims for any reasonable length
of time during their absence.
Resolved, That a committee OF three be
appointed TO carry these resolutions, as
far as practicable, into effect. (L. w
Sanford, julius Tyler, and John Lokle
we're appointed committee.
Resoived, That we cordially invite the
citizens of the other precincts to hold
meetings and cooperate with us in our
future action upon the subject.
ResOlvsd, That a copy of the procee-
dings of this meeting be published in the
Nebraska Advertiser and Nelnaha Valley
Journal.
Inun nr1r SpcrnfarV-
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-22
Rulo, ~. T., April IA, 1858

DEAR FuRNAs:
We are getting up a remonstrance in
this county to keep the public lands out of
market for at least one year longer as
we think that it would be highly detri-
mental to the best interest of Nebraska
to have the lands offered at public sale as
early as September, which seems to be
the time fixed to offer them.
We hope your county will heartily CO.
operate with US in this matter, and will
have petitions circulated through Nemaha
and Johnson counties as well as the coun-
ties north Of you. But let US strive at
least to keep back the lands in this Dis
trict. . Win you not go to work in earnest
in this matter? l believe you will, and
| think you can accomplish much.
A. D. KIRK.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-22
Our Delegate StiIl at work.

We clip the following from the Wash
ington Globe of the I'd inst.f
By Mr.. FERGUSON: Several petit
tons of citizens from Nemaha. and Paw
nee counties, Nebraska, praying for the
establishment of mail route from Brown
vile, via Nemaha City, Monterey, Plea
santvIlle and Table Rock, to Pawnee
city in said Territory.
Also, several petitions of citizens of
Nemaha county, Nebraska Territory,
praying for an appropriation of public
lands for the use and benefit of Brown
vile College" in said Territory.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-22
Sure Thing.

We are glad to see that every county
save n in Hon. JAMES CRAIG's District,
No., have held meetings and appointed
delegates to %aconvention with instructions
to go for the nomination of Mr.. Craig for
reelection. This makes the nomination
sure; which is equivalent to an election
in that District.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-22
H. W. Parker,

Whose coming we noticed last
week. arrived here on Friday last,
together with E. A. Aestin and a num-
berof others from I~ronton, Ohio. They
locate at Austin in Clay county.
We regret that the journey hither, and
entrance of Mr.. P. and family into the
Territory, was so sad. His mother.
quite an elderly lady, died on board the
steamer Florida, between St. Louis and
this city. 1t is thought that a sudden
fright, caused by a report hat the boat
was sinking, after striking a snag, was the
immediate cause Of her death. Every at
tention was shown and assistance render
ed on the part of the officers Of the boat
that could be desired; and we are autho-
rized in this public manner to return the
sincere thanks of the relatives and friends
for the many acts of kindness of which
they were recipients.
The remains were brought to this city
for interment. The most solemn and
touching scene we ever witness d was to
see a son, in a strange land and among
strangers, administer burial service over
the remains of a mother. There being
no officiating member Of the Episcopal
Church in this city, Mr., Parker read the
funeral service himself. May afhction's
clouds pass away, and the sunshine of
happiness shed its cheering rays again
upon the stricken ones.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-22
From Washington.

Washington April g.
The appointment of Persifer F. Smith
as first in command of the Utah expedi-
lion has exasperated Gen. Harvey. The
war department was besieged by Har-
ney's friends to-day, who wish HIM APP
pointed to a command elsewhere. There
is great excitement on the subject.
Mr.. Colt, il is understood has made a
contract with the war department for
81, 900. 600 worth of his arms.
A bill is soon to be introduced for the
raising of five additional regiments of
regulars.
The war department has already been
offered ten regiments of volunteers.
II is intended TO reinforce Col. John
son with 5000 men, including two regi-
ments of volunteers.
General Smith will leave on Wednes-
day, en- route for Utah, to assume COM
mand.
Senator Davis physical condition has
become more critical. He has lost the
sight of n eye.
Washington, April 8.
On motion of Mr.. Montgomery of
Pennsylvania, the House proceeded to
the consideration of the Kansas bill.
Mr.. Montgomery moved hat the
House adhere to its amendment.
MI. Bocock asked whether if this mo-
ton was agreed to. all chances of settle
ment would be cut off.
The Speaker said he would decide the
question when a contingency arises.
Mr. Grow of Pa, moved for the pre-
vious question.
Mr.. Seward of Ga, moved to recede
from the amendments.
Mr.. English of Indiana appealed to
Mr.. Montgomery to withdraw his motion.
Mr.. Montgomery said that it would af-
ford him much pleasure to comply with a
request of the gentleman from Indiana,
but he could not consent to withdraw his
motion.
Much confusion prevailed, and various
questions were asked regarding the eff
feet of the vote.
The House then proceeded to vote on
the motion TO adhere TO the house amend
ment.
The motion was decided in the afirma-
tlve-yeas ll9, nays
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-22
Home CORRESPONDENCE.
onaha. April 10. 1858.

Oalcha, April 10, 1888.
Dean FURNAs:
Governor Richardson returnedto Oma.
ha during the week, having the appear
ance Of excellent health, and giving to
Nebraska at last 4 permanent executive,
as it is understood to be bis intention to
make this his future residence.
Nothing more is said respecting an ex-
ira session, and the probability is that
none will be called, as there are maay
plausible arguments for and against it
throughout The Territory.
We have heard nothing yet Of the APP
pointment Of the successor Of Col. Rankin
who resigned the Marshalship, nor of a
new Secretary to fill the vacancy occa-
stoned by the decease of the Hon. T. B.
Cunning.
On Friday night last the great opening
ball of the Messrs Keith, at their new
hall on Farnham street, came of with a
full house and pleasant company.
An effort is being made by a union Of
the city church congregations in prayer
meeting assembled every evening at the
Methodist chapel, to have a'general revi-
val, and a protracted meeting by arran-
cement commences to-day al Council
Bluffs. So we may look out for the re-
suits. They appear determined to wake
up Nebraska OH the subject of religion.
The ministers of the Methodist church
have all left for the Kansas and Nebras-
la Conference, to be held at Topeka in
the first NAMED Territory. You may
therefore prepare for new lights in a
short time.
The Douglas House has recently chan
ged proprietOrs and been thoroughly re-
novated by the new occupants, Messrs.
Adams and Nelson. 1t also opened out
with a commencement ball which gave
general satisfaction.
Court has adjourned after running
thorough a lengthy calendar of cases, and
Judge Hall came off Of the bench with
great credit, and general satisfaction on
the part of a learned and attentive bar.
A Republican paper is 10 be started
here the first Of May by Brown & Sny-
der. You may all therefore buckle on
the armor for a political fight.
notice by the papers that a gentleman
by the name H. G. Wharton of Nebras-
ka has been appointed cadet, and although
we would not like to be considered TOO
inquisitive, yet we have some anxiety to
know if any such person resides or ever
has lived in this Territory. The last APP
pointment was made to a person who was
not considered an inhabitant.
Water was frozen here on Monday
night last, 9th inst, to the thickness of
at least three-eights of an inch, and yet
it appeared TO iniure nothing although
vegetation has put a green face upon the
surface, and in the low grounds grass is
is of sufficient height and quantity to
support cattle, and the trees are beginning
to put on their spring robes.
.APrl l2.-Snow covered the ground
last night, but going off this morning, the
ground being too warm to retain it long
WAWKO.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-22
To the Public.

Notice is hereby given 70 all pers0n'" thi an
F:.Euson is not "a resident o. BrOWnville, Nemh1l
N. I " nor has he been but IS 4 resident On 'ilel1
ing de -cTibed real estate in the southwest quNNI4
south east quarter and lot number four o. sa,ele-
teen in township five range sixteen east. AalI--
that he is the only resident upon The Da da0l
heretofore; consequently the Dniy legal e1inan
persons are solicited or c~0n,empiate pufea'sls ~
said property they will save Themselves benz
by reaGi"g this notice, and refusing 70 plnlSsSas
" Augustus E0ungZ" u fhhoe'O'
Brownville AprlI2I. 1858.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-22
NoTTCE.

Notice Is hereby given 70 all persons MOI 10 eulHl
James F -guso now a resident Of BfOWnViiie Neml
county Nebraska. the following Described real ebeu
the south west 0uartef Or Of the south east llFs
Qt4) and lot number four t) q section eighieen .
township Eve t) range sixteen Q6) east, or any P9I
thereof as i will contest MS right Of preempilo1 aes
the same being a portion Of a town site ms me'aI
is 70 warn all persons against TRADING, buying OF ~
way to negotiate with the said Ferguson tr me ~
described tracts OF parcels Of land.
y2n33tf AUGUSTUS K0UNn
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-22
Public Land Sales i'm Nebraska.

In our paper Of to-day will be found
the Proclamation of the President for
Land Sales in this Territory, commencing
on the 9th of September. Landsfor sale
in this district are those in Nemaha, Ri
chardson, Pawnee and Johnson counties,
9O5,7 S6 acres.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-22
MarshaIEs Sale Tor TaNes.

will sell for cash in hand at tb. COu.t-House door
IN the city If BrOwnvIiie IN Nemahd county, Nebraska
Territory conn: neing IN the first Monday in June next
and continue from day to day Cntii emp. led the follow
ing real estate in said city for taxes INV due and I'M
paid fIr the year A. d.. 1857 and interest ON the same
amounts, iTSm lie Grsl e. JtILSIy last year, at The rate
"a ruanrv-dvan nor cent nor anuum
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-22

The House of Representatives passed
the Deficiency Bill on the 9th inst.,-ll3
to 81. 1t was rejected the day before
This Is about a fair sample Of the Judge
ment, the patriotism and the wisdom Of a
large portion of the members of that body.
On The 8th they killed the bill, for what
reason no one knows. On the 9th, they
brought if to life again, and passed il. 1t
goes TO the Senate. and will receive there
it is hoped, immediate action.-M. Louis
Rem.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-22

1t is stated that the President has d.
rected the issuing of instructions to the
Federal officers to prevent the organiza-
ton or fitting out of unlawful expeditions
within the limits of the United States, for
the invasion of the Northern States of
Mexico. This measure is adopted on the
representation of the Mexican Minister,
that he has cause to apprehend that par
ties in the Southwest are about engaging
in such an expedition against the State
Sierre Madre.-W Washington Star.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-22
Salem. N. T.. April 13. 1857

AOOh"
Mr.. EDITOR:
Not because it has become fashionable
or that our town or country needs a puff
from newspapers, or letter-writers to
keep it moving that l am induced to write
this communication. But the reverse will
justify the action Location, advantages,
prosperity and climate, are the "substan-
tials'' that guide the pen that report cor
rectly; that leads the emigrant hither,
who will undoubtedly bear testimony to
those facts; and it certainly affords the
author pleasure TO know that the asser-
tons and description that he may give
will be substantiated by ~numberIess living
witnesses. Under those circumstances L
am willing to commit myself.
l will say that we have as good if not
the best county in the Territory; we
have no superior; we know none. The
reasoh is, that Richardson county is the
south east county Of the Territory, bound
ed on the south by Kansas, on the east
by the Missouri river. We front on the
river eighteen miles, securing all the ad-
vantages that any county al claim from
the benefit that may, and is derived from
the same. Geographically, it will be
plainly noticed that we have an advantage
in regard t. climate, something to be
greatly desired in a country as far north
as ours. In regard to soil, fertile prairie
lands, production Of same, and SIN 9th and
e~venness of surface, our county cannot be
beat in or out of this Territory. We
have one Of the best watered counties ia
the West; the Great Nemaha river pass
ing through it, supplied by the north and
south forks, Muddy and other tributaries;
streams afording water sufficient for
mills and machinery of every description
al all seasons of the year. Those streams
enumerated above all pass through some
portions Of this county. They are all
well timbered, giving Us a suffciency of
timber to the amount of prairie; which
will secure to US eventually one Of the
most populous counties in the Territory.
Emigration West has heretofore, by
momentary inducements, been drawn to
Kansas and the northern portion Of Ne
braska. Those who went to Kansas were
generally men Of the "gymnasuc' order,
or specializing politicians, and | must say
IN all candor that few went there to seleci
them a home, expecting to remain in
peace and quiet, a large number Of
those that went 70 the northern portion Of
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-22

Our outdoor engagements have been
such the past week that We have been
enabled TO devote but very little attention
to our paper.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-22
CLAIM NOTInE

To all whom 10 may con Germ W,
notiheu tnat Will appear at the Land Once in Rre vn.
vllie, on thursday April % 1853. at 2 O'clock Pm 40
quarter Of the southeast quarter and the NIB hrrs :
1 soush-~est quarter and the southwest OF. sOuihwest
tuar'es Of section one, in township six. range TSur.
AP'uSs tNN. 49, q
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-22
Died.
LIST OF LETTERS


On the 10th inst; on the Missouri River, Ars. Tanner
Parker in her 68th year
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-22
cry LOTS.

Ihave for sale a number OF beautfulI Ied tOsl
the Cityof Brownville which I am al'hO ali 70 a.
bargains for cash. New cOiners viii TuRN1s,
me befo. c making IuTehases. rttafe ASD
BroTnville, March IS '58. hea
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-22
THE ADVERTISER.
> ~ ET-DONC rDTTOR


FaoRsDAY MORNING. APRIL q, 1858.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-04-22
NOTICE TO PRE-EMPlIOy CLAIYIyN

Every Persen entitled to the right Of w+nya
to any Of the lands within the t0ERihipri pa
of townships above enumerated is rqIri 30
tablish the ssme to the sltiafacaOn Of he Rgaz
and Receiver Of the proper Lard oha, ni mh
payment therefor as soon as p~racdcabs ElEasig
this notice, and before tie day aHsEid 70 he
commencement Of the public sale Of he E2r
braeing the tract claimed. otherwise sush arHE
be forfeited. TH0S. A.. liENDRcM
Commissioned Of General LsGtvA
April p. 1855 no 43
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-08-08

Telegraphic communication with Trinity Bay,
Newfoundland, was resumed yesterday. The des-
patches received from that point, which publish
in to-day's paper, confirm in every particular the
announcement exclusively made in the HERALD of
Friday morning Of the successful landing Of both
ends of the Atlantic telegraph cable. The electric
current is now flowing uninterruptedly between the
Eastern and Western hemispheres. The great work
is accomplished Nothing remains to be done but
the adjustment Of the Geographic apparatus, and
the completion of some minor details connected
Herewith. These indispensable preparations will
occupy several days. When they are finished the
line will be thrown open for business.
The steamship Arago, from Havre and Southamp
ton. 2sth ult., was intercepted off Cape Race on
Thursday last, but owing TO the interruption of tele.
graphic communication at Cape Breton her news did
not reach the city till last night Her adyces how
ever have been mainly anticipated by the arrival of
the Prince Albert at Halifax on Friday. The Arago
will probably arrive at this port tomorrow.
We learn from the City Inspectors report that
there were go deaths in the city during the past
week, decrease of 10 as compared with the NOR
tality Of the week previous, and lbs more than oc
CURED during the corresponding week in 1857 OF
the whole number of deaths last week 5l6 were of
children Of ten years Of age and under. and So in
mates Of the public institutions. The following
table shows the number Of deaths during the past
two weeks among adults and children, distinguish.
ing the sexes
h.n. Wc-e". Bcys Girls Total
Week enaips Aug. L.. s. s. ass $50 SsS s
Among the principal causes OF death were the fol-
lowing
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BrookIyn City News.

DrD of His IsJrmxA-Jamcs McCluskcy who shea
In row on the 9th OF July last by Alexander Jamsisor,
and who has since been lying City Hospiss died OF
the btdy end summoned Jury, whom the investigation
was adjourned until Monday, at t~o O'Clock.
GrE Burned TO DyAIn.--A girl named Csfharine
Colstou aged H. In tho employ OF Mrs Dorian No. $40
Pearl street me, With her death shocking msnner on
Friday night She sitting In the paror reading pa
per and falling ssleep, the paper caught IRE from the
iamp aud communicated 70 her clothes She awoke and
ran about 10 rewldered state. aud finally fell down en-
bausted SHE died In short time afterward. An Inquest
Was held by Reddrg, aDd verdict In accordance
with the facts above stated was rendered
PASSING CurSrsRrEr Bnts--rwo men were arrested by
Deputy Sheriff John Friend Friday, on charge Of pas
sing counterfeit % bids the National Bank Of Providence
r. L. upon George q. Green hotel keeper a Crsyesend
and Virgins Hendrickso aud lotion q ~ bic housos
the Concy Island plank road OF the accused rves
HE name Sylvester Collins the ether refused m
give bis name, and put down AZ &c ro,yn
Doe" The man vho refused 10 give hs uaue prs two
bills In his mouth when arrested, but the officers appIv
ing muscular force upon his wndpipe he was ade
10 dsgorps. The bills found IN be counerfe a.
aud 30 ON the above bank and ell they had left They
bad some $500 Of good money IN their possesson Tnsy
-ere brought before Justice VOORHEES, and committed for
sxsn,'osticn 90 TUESDAY next
fouSD DrowMp.--The body Of an unknown man WA
found crowned At the foot Harrison street ,es,siav
lie tes Of the deceased about forty Years hsd on
light wOolen PANS, DARK coat and coarse bosp was
aoon Vc teet Feh' inches BIZ n. sod hs1 probably been
Va to- sRtr ehCpt thr vetks pe "a tes an 4, the
des, h0sss 10, idt, tlCa.syu.
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LITERARY FoRGERIEs AND ATTEMPTS AT W.T.
The Tribune published yesterday letter pur-
porting to have been written by Mr. Buchanan,
in relation to the Indiana election. II Is a
gross forgery. and bears prima .facia evidence
of the fact. On Friday Mrs. Biddy Bigelow
published in the Posi- two burlesque dispatches,
by Atlantic Telegraph, purporiing to have
passed between the Queen Of England and tho
President Of the United States. The article
was a coarse, disgusting and miserable attempt
at wit; and We are sorry 10 see 1t reproduced in
several respectable journals. II IL a disgrace
to them no less than to the journal in which it
appeared the Eroisg Post
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s-iurdsy-Cesr ell day; riett, overcast
l,utday-Cear tI cay, D M clear
ttntsy-kcnisg, overcast. Afternoon very light rain
overcast aud RAINY during ihe evening
Tossday-Ovcro~i VIII light rain al day nipht heavy
rain.
Wedpesssy- hornlrr. overcaa with iahi rain; after.
neon, overcast uient, rain.
Thur.dsy-scrpDs, overcast afternoon. clear. night,
cl-or.
Fridsy-Ce-r and warm ell day: night, clear.
eEturday-Cesr.
The ship sparkling Wave arrived at the lower
Quarantine anchorage yesterday from Matanzas.
She left New York under command o. Captain
Thomas saunders on the 23d Of December last. fcs
Havana where she arrived on the 5tb Of January.
end remained At that port until June IL, when she
sailed with part Of a cargo Of box sugars for Ma.
tsnEas. 10 finish loading for Falmouth or orders
Vale lying al Havana. January 20, Thomas Pattcr.
son. second mate, died in the hospital Of yellsw
fever ard VAS inferred snder 'he superiDtendence
Of ,ss eaa'scI yOos s. A4a AaaSsg. ,sEa.4..s