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Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04
WITNESSES;
.tOr, The Forger Convicted.

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bSS~ 10 gou eranito hare a Sure Preventive
/, sSuimst Uo,saerFsiing Bank Notes I
READl READi! READl!!
f~etbsstibe, Subscribe Subscribed
John & DYE 10 the Author, and tn. Bank
Note engfavers all say that he Is the greatest
lsdgs OF paper money living. 81.
ChEApER THAN THE CHEAPEST
BETTER THAN THE BEST
Published weekly. Tn whole only One
1elar q Year.
GREATEST DISCOVERY Of the prcscn,
ssntury for detecting counterfeit Bank Notes,
describing every genuine bill In existence, and
exhibiting at q glance every counterfeit IN cir
~salAtton. Arranged 80 admirably that refer.
snes is easy and detection instantaneous. No
. pages 10 hunt up, but so simplifed and arranged
Mat the merchant, banker and business man
rssa see all at a glance. rn1
Il has taken years to make perfect this
GREAT DISCOVERY. The urgent neces-
city for such work has long been felt by
semmsrcial men. IL has been published to
supply the call for such a preventive, and needs
but to be known to be universally patronized.
IL does more than has ever been attempted by
naa. It.describes every bank note In three
different ianguages-English, French and Ger
man. Thus each may read the same in his
swn native tongue.
.TtRhs.--Tbe paper will be about % by 70
isehes, and will contain the most perfect Bank
Note List published, together with the rate OF
discount. Also a list OF all the private Bank
sfs IN America. % e. L.t II .
A. complete summary OF the Finances OF
Europe and America viii be Published in each
edition, together with all the important news
If the day. Also INTERESTING STORIES
frem an old manuscript found In the East, and
ne where else to be found. II has never yet
appeared In print, and furnishes the most com
Plste history OF Oriental Life, and describing
The most perplexing positions in which the
Ladies' and gentlsmeh Of that country have
been 30 often found. These stories will con-
Gnus throughout the whole year, and will
rreys the most entertaining ever offered to the
public. .,fy. H.r ID
e. Furnished weekly TO subscribers only
Nti q year. All letters must be addressed
.ssW ga JOHN 8. DYE. Broker,
Ircj Publisher and Proprietor,
1n37 10 Wall Street, New York.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04
STEAM FERRY BOAT.

NNHE subscriber begs leave to inform the
public, that he has now in operation, q
first class Steam Ferry Boat, az Bellevue, n. z.
at the point known as old Traders Point Ferry.
The Boat is one Of the best on the Missouri
River, and every ~exertion will be u,ed to ena-
bic the public to cross the Riy- with safety,
and dispatch. H'
ts446 NATHANIEL G.. BENTON.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04
FARMERS READ!

aToHN p. HORN & CO., near the Printing
- Once, Bellevue, have on hand-shovels
Hoes, Spades, Forks, Hames, and a genera
Assortment Of Farming Tools. Call and see,
valY, 10, 1857. sw3e
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04
Medicines.

general assortment Of Medicines, FOR
Fsssrs, Fever and Ague, and the common
complaints of the country. Cooks, Lees,
sappsayton's, Bragg's and Jaynes' Pills, Qui-
,fns, Tonics, and various kinds OF Stimulants,
knodynes, Liniments, and other articles neces-
sarv Tor the sick and the invalid. l-tf
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

Sole Leather, Harness Leather, Cowhide,
Kip skins, Calf Skins, Innings and Morocco,
saddles, Brides, Halters, Lariats, Circinglss,
Bsiiy-bands, Driving lines, Collars, Back
straps, Girths, Blind.bridles, &C., 81.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04
FOR SALE.

10 three miles Of Bellevue City, for sale. En-
quirs nj this ORes. nsfx.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

Under the ''aot Of twenty-third May, .ls+i,"
the "Judges Of the County Court" are ,Tiven
the authority to enter "Town Sites" In this
Territory there are no such officers as "Jud, yes
OF the County Court,'' but the Legislature t as
recognized the County Commissioners" as
the proper persons to enter ''Town Sites,
and we have, 10 view Of the spirit of the law,
permitted such entries, in the hope that it
will meet the appreciation of the Department.
Very respectfully, your obed'nt servant,
John a. PARKER, Register.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04
Dry Goods,

May be found Wooden and satinet Cloths,
,Cassinets, Tweeds, C~ashmercs, Linseys,
FLANNEL, Red, White, Gray and Blue, Caspian
Plaids, Cotton Goods, Sheetings and Shirtings,
Bieached and Unbleached, Blue aud White,
Drillings, osnaburg, Bed Ticking, Hickory
Cheeks, &C., &c.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04
Groceries.

Crushed, Clarified, Loaf and Brown Sugar,
Molasses, Syrup Molasses, Golden Syrup,
Superior Tea, Rio and Java Coffee, Sassafras,
Ginger, Pepper, Cloves, Spice, Cinnamon,
ground Ginger, Nutmess, Snads, Tobacco,
Pepper Sauce, re-, &C,
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

EXTRACT or A LETTER TO THE conn NissIoFEF
OF rae n OFFICE, DAre,t
LAND Orr roe.
OMAHA, April 10, 1887.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04
Charlea T.. Wntson.

II. r Clarke. Agent.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04
Fancy Goods.

A bsautiful assortment of fancy prints Of
every variety Of style and pattern. Ginghams
Lawns, Figured Alpaca, Bombazines, BON
bsyetts, shawls, scarfs Handkerchief, Neck.
sfshisfs, Grape, Muslin, Edsings, Raba"s
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04
Provisions.

Aiarge Assortment Of Flour, OF various
sssitiss~and prieesj Corn Meal aud all the
various products Of the Farm and Garden ;
Bacon, Fish, Kiln dried Apples, Peaches,
CuTfshts, Raisias, &C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-24
EnIIowIng q shark,

Some time ago, says the Norfolk Argus, a
gentleman and one Of his servants, a staiwast
negro, went fishing for Rock on the Bay shore,
about ten miles from Norfolk. They cast
their hooks and lines, and waited for a bite.
The big darkey, after wadlng cut some i9et
from the shore, tied the line around bis oody.
His master told him there was danger IN
doing so: but the sable fisherman suspected
no difficulty or accident. Soon an old shark,
a real old sea dog, came along and swallowed
tho bait With a good relish, and sambo hei9
the line with o firm grasp. The powerful
fish, however, drew him gradually out ID
deep water, when, finding that he was IN
danger of being carried out to sea' IN order
to cut the line he made o desperate grasp
at his knife, which was fastened to his heaa
half shut, a portion of bis hair being between
the blade and the handle; but it was too late;
The hungry monster of the deep, by RAPID
movement, slackeued the line and dashed
furiously out from the shore, followed by the
darkey, who alternately disappeared beneatn
the waves and rose to the surface, graphing
At his knife as he rushed on with almost
lightning speed in the wake OF the shark
He was seen at the distance OF nearlya mile
as be occasionally rose to the surface; put
soon disappeared entirely, far beyond the
reach of assistance, and a victim to bis
hazardous daring and %imprudent temerity'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-24
General Juckson's Religion.

Any expression of the religious sentiments
of a hero who enjoyed a worldwide reputa-
ton will be read with interest. We are peg
mitted to extrac. from the manuscript of the
typography Of Rev. George Donneli," which
is in course Of preparation for the press, the
following letter, addressed by Gen. jackson
to Col. Burton, of Lebanon. Col. Burton
had written to the General, giving him some
account of the great revival Of religion in
Lebanon, which laid the foundation Of the
Lebanon church. and informing him that two
of bis n~ieces, Mrs. Col. Burton and Mrs.
Gen. Caruthers, had professed religion and
Joined the church. The following is the
Generals reply to Col. Burton:
"WAsulNGToN CITY, Nov. "a, 1881.
81 am truly gratitied to hear that your
lady and Mrs. CarutheTs, and many other
ladies, have Joined the Church. | would to
God that you and Mr.. Caruthers would fol-
low this good example. Nopeople can tou2.
ish without true, genuine religion, which ex-
pels hypocrisy and deceit from the walks,
purifes society, and calls down upon a na-
ton blessings from above. How joyful to
my departed wife, if she had been living,
would this union Of her nieces to the Church
have been? If angels are permitted to
know what mortals here below are doing,
my dear wife. at the joyful tidings, is praiS-
ing the Redeemer, and thanking him that so
many of her dear friends have been awaken
cd by the Spirit, and brought to experience
the blessed change from death unto life, and
to e~xclaj IN 10 the language Of the Scriptures,
that they now know that their Redeemer
liveth. May you and Mr.. Caruthers, and
hundreds more Of your friends, neighbors
and connections, follow this example.
present me to your lady and Mrs. Caru-
theirs, and assure them that | rejoice with
them, on account of their happy c~hange--a
change that will give them peace and happi-
ness 10 this world-frmness to meet misfor-
tunes and yisitations in this life-giye them
confidence that they can smile 10 Satan's
face, and meet a frOwning world. There is
no real content and happiness in this world,
except the consultations Of religion derived
from the promises contained in the Scrip
lures,
"IIave my little namesake Andrew Jack
son Burton presented to the Church IN bap-
tism. ANDREW JACKSON"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-24
Former Times I'm New Kent, Va.

While upon the subject of executions, my
| mind inyoluntarilv reverts to the deplorable
destruction Of the clerks Office, together with
the county jail. The former contained all
the records and public papers Of the county,
which had been deposited there for preserva-
ton from the creation of the county, in 1864,
I'D to the time Of its being consumed by fire,
which occurred on Sundy night, the 10Th OF
July, 1877. As this is one of the most calam-
itous incidents connected with the history Of
New Kent, | purpose giving the readers OF
the Dispatch q summary Of 1t:
John Price Posey, a lawyer by profession,
for the commission of a misdemeanor, was
arrested and committed to Jail; but before the
time arrived for his trial, a friend of his
(ThOs. Green broke open the Jail at night,
and Posey made his escape. By tradition, |
learn that Posey had a very valuable paper
in the clerks Office which be wished to de-
stroy, as it was to affect him materially in q
pecuniary manner. lie made an old ser
want named Sawney, who belonged to Gen.
Chamberlayne, accompany him to the clerks
Office and Jail. Upon their arrival there, be
ordered Sawney to apply the torch first to
the jail, and as soon as this was accomplish
cd, the Office was set on fire and burned to
the ground, with all the records and papers
belonging thereto. Sawney was arrested
and sentenced to be hanged, but was re.
commended to the clemency ofthe Executive
by the tribunal before which he had bis trial.
Posey was arrested for felony, but refused
peremptorily to be tried by the county court.
lie alleged that be was not within the juris-
diction of the court, as the members thereof
were not legally commissioned and qualified
pursuant to the laws of the land; and also,
that no commissions of the peace of oyer
and terminer could be produced in court, or
could they be found in possession Of the
county, for all had been destroyed in theofice
he had set on fire. But after filing this bill
of exceptions, and with his legal acuteness,
he could not extricate himself from the pun
ishment he so Justly merited. lie was tried
by the General Court, at Richmond, and
doomed to die the death Of a folOn.--COr. Of
Rich. Dish.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-24
Packing JuricS.

An important exposure and condign pun.
ishment has been inflicted upon the Deputy
Sheriff and the High Constable of Philadel-
phia, for cOrruptly selecting a juror in the
Freeth murder case. When the subject was
brought to the attention Of the Court by the
prosecuting officer, Judge Ludlow, acting for
the Court, directed a rule to be entered upon
VIM II. Laird, Deputy Sheriff, to show cause
Why lie should not be punished for contempt
10 ~disobeying the orders of the Court by
s]ummouing Jurors from the courtroom in
stead of iron the body Of the county" as
specially directed. The rule was made re-
turnable on Saturday, and the answer, as
we'll as the defence made in its favor, were
SO lamentably weak that Judge Ludlow taf-
ter making every possible concession in the
examinatiOn) vas obliged TO direct the COM
mitment of the deputy sheriff to the County
Prison for ten days. The High Constable
Carson, who was equally implicated in the
inlamy connected with the case, in his ezam-
ination SO clearly and Enthusiastically %convic-
ted himself that Judge Ludlow, upon bis Own
view, very properly bound him over, IN the
sum Of one thousand dollars, to answer the
charge Of perjury. After the bail had been
entered, bumlliated by the visible condem-
nation shown On the race Of every spectator
in the crowded courtroom, the disgraced of
fcer went OF once to the Mayor and resigned
the trust which be had so 6agrantly abused.
--BlH Am ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-24
Senator

The followers OF Senator Douglas in both
Houses, are working with him ike bea-
vers to defeat the Democracy. for the sake Of
defeating the Democracy, in the evident be-
lief that unless they can secure the triumph Of
the Republican party in the next presiden-
tiai election, the tdux Pos Of thoir leader in
essaying to attempt to dictate to the Demo
cratic party that it shall mount the abolition
platform for the time being in order to SO.
cure his return to tie United States Senate
after permitting, in the multitude Of his en-
gagemonts, his State to slip through his flo
gers, will be death to them. 1t is high time
to speak as plainly as possible on this sub.
ject; aud hence We do no. hesitate TO write of
Mr.. Douglas and his absquatulating follow.
ers, and their labors and aims, as they are
now spoken Of by all Democrats in Wash.
ington IN familiar conversation. - Washington
Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-24
r.Iepranhic Despatches,

New YORK, March 22.-Sterling exc change
has further declined; bankers bills are G!,
and for commercial 5 to & is the rate.
M]ARrIysBuRG, Va, March 22.-George
Murphy. esq.,, has been nominated by the
democrats for prosecuting attorney Of Berke-
ley county.
NEWPORT, March 22.--The steamer Pal
metto. bound from Philadelphia for Boston,
has gone ashore on Block Island, and, from
latest reports thence, will be a total loss
The cargo had already begun to drift. The
passengers and crew were all fortunately
rescued, aud are at this port.
New YORK, March 22.-The weekly state
ment Of the city banks shows an increase of
50, lac, 900 in loans ; 39S,C00 in circulation !;
81, It's 600 in nominal deposits, aud SG2l, 600
in undrawn DEPOSITS. There is q decrease
in specie of Sl,05S,0OO.
AUGUSTA, March 22.--The presidents OF
the different banks in the city have had a
meeting, ard agreed to resume specie pay.
ments on the 1st OF June, provided the banks
of Savannah and SJuth Carolina will resume
at the same m
WAsu1SGroS, March 22-The President
has au,horizeds sales Of lands at L~ecOmpton
and Kickapoo, Kansas, on the 9th and 18TH
of July next.
The War Department hos received dis
patches from Utah.
New YORK, March 22.--The auction sale
of sugars to-day was brisk at full prices,
400 hbds. New Orleans were sold as5i@df
cents.
Troy, n. Y, March Or. Avery >:
Skilton, one of the oldest and most respected
physicians in this city, died on Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-24
Shocking Affair,

On Saturday last, Robert Schmidt. Of The
resa, in Dodge county, shot down, in the
street Of tha; place, Harriet Soldier, q young
lady Of about 90 years Of age. The parties
we're engaged ID be married about one year
ago, and Schmidt had come over from St.
Paul, Van Buren, county, Michigan, where
he had resided about q year, to fulfil the en-
gacemens, bat the parents Of the young lady
objected to the marriage, in consequence Of
which it was arranged between the lovers
that Schmidt should first shoot the young
lady, and tber shoot himself. lie executed
his design SO far as the young lady was con-
cerned, bot failed to shoot himself On account
Of the loss Of the cap on bis gun. After
failing in this, be ran ard threw himself into
the river, with the intention to drown himself,
but was rescued by persons who saw him.
lie is now arrested and awaits trial. The
charge (which was fine shot entered the left
breast Of the young lady, and inflicted a
horrible wound, of which she expired on
Sunday morning, about 2 o'clock. She had
her senses up to the last, and charged her
parents with being responsible for the awful
deed, and acquitted her lover Of all blame.
The parties, as their names Indicate, were
Germans.--.Nticlukee NeWS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-24
Five Days In Washington,

The Chicago (Illinois) Times, Of March
18th, contains a long editorial, written ba
one of its editors Immediately after bs ~,
turn from Washington city, where be hal
been recently on q visit, and spent Eve iays
as on outside locker on" upon things o:r,
ticular aud in general. Preliminary 10 ,
fair understanding and due appreciation NJ
this Western editors comments, sbov;,s
how his mind has become changed. il MAJ
be proper to state that his journal and him.
self during the Presidential canvass Of lS5G
did all in their power towards the election
of Mr.. Buchanan, and the inauguration of .
system, now to this writer so reprehcn.ibIc
resulting therefrom. The paper iu question
has, until recently, been recognized as tina
only true Democratic organ in Chicago, or.
tanning the government patronage, in full
fellowship with Senator Douglas. and often
toadying TO the administration. lie discour.
ses thus:
"Some ten days ago we went down 70
Washington to see old friends, to talk over
politics, and witness as far as an outsider
could do 30, the extraordinary position Of at.
fairs there at present. We staid in the gresr
city five days, and 10 that brief period we saw
enough to satisfy Us that personal and poli.
teal deprsyisy never bad such a harvest a,
they are now reaping in the Federal city.D
All things in Washington are said By this
editor, to be overshadOwed and made to Weld
to Lecompton. lie represents that q defauL.
ter was recently there and the alternative
was offered him of FIVE years 10 the peniten,ja.
~ under the Sub-Treasury law tor taxing
public money, or an office and O declaration
in behalf of Lecompton.
He, of course, chose the Office, was shield.
ed from the just retributiOn of crime, and
instead Of being sent to prison was, not only
set at large, but rewarded BY a lucrative Of.
fetal position-and one of honor. The great.
est men at Washington, remarks this writer,
"are some thirty members Of Congress whose
sole aim is the dissolution Of the Union;
they are frantic with delight"
The editor is convinced, from what he has
seen in the national metropolis, that the
proper and emily course for the democratic
party-thas portion of it, like himself op-
posed to Lecompton-is to pause. Mr.
Buchanan, his Cabinet and adherents, are
denounced as having forsaken the Cinciu.
natl platform as adopted by the nominating
convention in that city.
Though protesting still to be q democrat,
yet the FIVE days %sojourn in Washington Of
this in~contaminable editor, has SO thorough.
ly disguised him with the corruptiOns Of his
party, as there manifested, that he feels
bound, in self.defence, ADD Tor tho sake OF
honor, to withdraw, resting upon the dignity
and independence of his own private demo-
cratic principles-or democracy as be con.
strues it-for future action and safety. We
can but pity the sorrows Of this discOnsolats
C%hicagoean! His special friend, Senator
Douglas, or some other sympathizing brother,
should have given him q glimpse at the bright
side Of the picture, preventing bic return
with such dismal forebodings.-Bdh. Ph
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-24
Case of Col. Jack Hays.

As to the rsmorai of Col. Jack Hays, we
are satisfied that the correspondents OF the
South, is totally mistaken, in both the tact
and the spipit Of his statement. No man 10
the broad limits of this land recognizes more
fully than Mr.. Buchanan does, the high
qualities go Justly attributed to Col. Haas.
So prominently did the President place him
in his estimate of men, that be selected him
and bis no less gallant c~onjfers, Col. McCul-
loeb, to be the standard-bearers of the ma
tional authority when Mormon rebellion first
exactsd its stern presence. We think we can
assert, with some degree of confidence, that
though the tender of the President was re-
fused, that fact did not vary his estimate OF
the men. We do not speak with positive
certainty, but We speak with the moral Ger.
tainty of reliable information, that if Col.
Hays has been removed it has been only to
some letter position or because OF his own
desire to be so.-South Side Dem.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-24
Singular Story.

The n. Y. Journal of Commerce has the
following remarkable statement in connection
with the Union Bank sSindle in that city
The delalcatiop is ascortained to reach the
sum Of Sl27, 900.
the ledger Of the bank shows a defcien-
CT of about Sll0,000, but most of this must
have been distracted many years ago. Bro
therton's wife converses freely 10 regard to
it, and stated to a lawyer who called upon
her, that somo years ago, previous to their
marriage, Brotherton told her that there was
a defalcation in the Union Bank of 100000,
and asked her if she would marry him know
ing this fact? She consented, and has faith
fully kept his secret, but she says that it has
worried him night and day, and that he has
repeatedly resolved to make a confession to
the President, but could not raise sufficient
courage"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-24
Hurled Alive.

A Distressing Case.-A letter dated Hol-
land, Erie county, Pa, March 10, says:
"a very affective dispensat:on OF Prov,
dcncc has taken place within twenty miles OF
this place. \ Presbyterian minister named
Reed was going to attend a meeting of the
presbytery. lie stopped over night with an
other minister, at a private house. Dir.
Reed was taken with a fit in The night, and
it was supposed he bad died. The other
minister being in a hurry to get to the meet
ing in season, had him buried the next day.
On his return from meeting he left word at
Oxford that their minister was dead and bu-
ried. His friends yen Immediately to get
his remains and bring them to Oxford, when
to their great sorrow, they discovered that be
bad been buried alive. The cover OF the
coffin was split, and his shroud was com
pletely torn OF and he turned nearly on his
face. lie was bachelor, and a very worthy
man. His dreadful death is much lament.
Oh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-24
massa

The action of Governor Banks, upon the
-s,eated call of the Legislature of Massa-
chnsetts, ~amounts--in few words and plain
of That State that she regards herself as
bs;nc only bound by such provisions OF the
Consfitution of the United States as suit the
fancv' preiudice or temper of her population
Of the day. The rights and Interests .. Jul
ers formally conserved in that lnsramens are
thu. proclaimed to be as naught to hef;--
Indeed, the quod erat de~monstrandun, Oh TINS
formal action of the Massachusetts, state
nnvsrnment is ny- Wa on slavery In the
Soutbern States, over, above and around
th. guarantees Of the Constitution HasH'
Star.