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Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

contemplated change should not be made,
and the opponents of Omaha, both in aud
out of the Legislature. being equally de-
termined that the Capitol should be re-
moved. Il
1t appears that q regular melee ensued
Just previous to the final split. The move.
ment was simultaneous in both house. In
the Senate Tor "Council," as they call n.y.
a motion was made to remove to Florence.
The President would not submit ii. An
appeal was taken from his decision and
carried. He still refused 10 put the mo-
ton, when it was done for him carried, and
The majority withdrew
In the Assembly, the House was in
! Committee of the Whole, DIR. Thrall in
the chair, and IN The discussi N of a GER
tain bill, several Of the OmahaS spoke
"against time" to prevent a motion TO sus.
pend rules and put through a bill which
had been announced to remove the Capt.
tai from Omahn to Florence AT this
| Speaker Decker and his Omaha friends,
a majority of the House, Withdrew much
exaspcrated. They held an outside
caucus, and resolved to break npthe Com
mittee of the Whole, and get possession
of the House, or "die in the attempt
They returned to the House, when Dec
ker marched up and snatched the gayel
from DIR. ThralIs hands, and ordered him
10 leave. Several inlerfered, aud a reg
uIar free fight" ensued between the two
divisions. DIR. Thrall was fortunately
rolled under a table, where he looked OH
with comparative safety. Moth: & is SAID
abou, anybody's being hurt Or killed, but
we doubt not there were some bloody
faces before the fight ceased. Next NOR
ming the House r~e-assembled, aud the
minority being bound to rule, a motion
was at once made To remove to Flo ence
it was carried, and the majority then with.
drew and went to Florence. The minor.
ity (the Omahas) adjourned til the mex
day, the Clerk Gan Omaha man remain
ing with them in possession of all the of
fcal documents, p pers and minutes
They elected a Speaker pro tenn, and al
though they can do no business, they NEE
every day and adjourn over. sas s .a.'
"a ~ hiCuiAhilCi uSNlilS WV NttIi
who is an Omaha man, has issued an or
der to keep the public documents at Oma
ha. Col. Richardson, the newly appoin,
ed Governor of The Territory, (who wa
last heard of in a fight in a gamblin!
house at Quincy has not ye, appeared a
the Gel of action, but is said to be a
Council Bluffs, which rs directly opposit,
Omaha, Oh the river, in Iowa, dodginy
the responsibility, and awaiting ill peac,
and quiet shall have been restored su.
i The Davenport Gazette has a lette
giving additional advices. The le,te
says a good many members are in Flor
ence, with the report that the Omah
members will no, come, and another tina
they will come in force, aud attempt ,
f carry things with a muss, IN which cas-
there will be warm times. The CORES
pondent sides with the anti Omaha party
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

We are indebted to C. c. Woodwork
of Omaha, for copies of the New York
Ledger, and Harper's Weekly. We no.
tice among other tales, in the Ledger, one
just commenced by Mrs. Emma ID. E. N.
S~outhworth, entitled "a Romance Of the
Rappahannock." Mr.. Woodwork, will
he happy to serve those who may desire
these or other publications for a consider.
alton. His Store is on Farnham Street.
oppposite Pioneer Block.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04
Nebraska Legislature in a Muss.

We Zip the following from the Chica.
60 Journal, which we publish for the
amusement Of our readers. The editor
of the Journal, as will be seen, is fully
posted in Nebraska affairs, and the geo
graphical position Of its towns: .
An extra Of the Omaha Nehraskian,
dated January Sth, comes to us in a fame
OF excitement and boiling over with rage
and Z" pious indignation" at the proceed
ings OF the majority of the Legislature Of
that Territory, who, it appears, have Sc
ceded from the minority and left Omaha.
where the Legislature has been in session
aud have gone TO Florence, there ITO or
ganize another Government"
The cause Of this extraordinary spill
in the Legislature Of Nebraska can be
explained in a few words. The project
Of moving the seat of Government froH
Omaha, on the border, TO Florence al
interior and more central town, has beer
under agitation for sometime, aud the
present crisis was not unexpected. Tbs
feeling on both sides was intense the cit
liens Of Omaha and their friends in The
Legislature being determined that th'
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

GovERNMENr CoNrRAcrs.-A STRoNG
CoMrAnrsoN.-A gentleman, who had
served more than one term in Congress-
and knows how some things are done at
Washington, in conversation with q
ufacturer a few days since, inquired if he
was a bidder for a contract soon to be
closed. Upon receiving an affirmative,
he asked, Hare you grsesed their kneesl"
NO." said the manufacturer. Then
you stand no more chance than q Jew in
Tophet, without claws"
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04
In Nebraska.

The Telegraph says " Resolutions ia.
voring Frnsvsos for Congress in prefer.
eneeto SIAr%As, had passed bo:h houses
vote :" This !, , 49, IT,, ao,.,ueu
by, the former Pos, Master a, Omaba
whom CuAsMAs had got removed, and
was sent oil to "ashlnston for mischief
oniy' McJna'c ue- o'"aha
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04
The Pacific Railroad Bill.
Washington, Jan q

.. ..... WASHINGTON Jan ~.
The bill ma,ured by the Pacific r. Il.
Committee of the Senate and reported by
MIR. Gwin to-day, proposes to locate the
Pacific Rail Road between the Big
Sioux and the mouth of the Kansas
river to San Francisco. Alternate sec
tons of land on each side of the road are
to be granted, and 81, 500 per mile ad-
vanced on the competition of every TWEEN
ty-live miles of the road until % millions
of dollars are reached. The amounts
advanced to be returned in mail services
and transportation Of men and munitions
Of war. Five per cent. of the stock is 10
be issued. The President is TO receive
the bids and make the contract for On
years, and locate The road, having a view
10 economic and select the best route.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04
TnE New CEsr.-T The Philadelphia

THE New CESr.- The Philadelphia
Ledger states that although nearly all ex.
element has died away about the new
cent. the mint is actively engaged II coin
ing them. Three days in each week ore
devoted to this purpose. On these days
the whole building appears 10 be filled
with the new coin. Piles of them are 10
be seen in all stages of manufacture,
BY the las, monthly slatemen, of the mint,
it appears tina, $1,000 of the coin were
issued in November.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

Cyrus w. Field and Engineer Everett, left
New York for England, on Wednesday, for
the purpose OF making arrangements for lay
ing the Atlantic Telegraph cable In the Spring.
They take with them the model Of a new ma
chine. invented by Mr.. Berdan, for Lying our
the cable, which is said to possess great adj
vaatages over any other that has been made
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

TnEnMoMETRIcAL RECORD FOR JAN
uAnY.-The following Record Of the
weather for the the past month will stand
a comparison with any record KEEP, in the
eastern States. January was certainly
as pleasant as any Que could desire =
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

Seven of Mrs. Kemble's readings in
New York net,ed the handsome amount
of $4,000. This is reading 10 some pur-
pose. Shakespear probably did not real
ize as much for writing the plays which
this lady read.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

CoULnS'r Choke 1T orr.-'John. stop
your crying" said an enraged father to
his son, who had kept up an in,olerable
yell" for the past five minutes. "S,or,
| say; do you hear! ngain repeated Tho
father. after a few moments, the boy still
CRYING. You don't suppose ! can choke
off in a minute, do your" chimed The
hopeful urehn. v1
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

On Wednesday last a large number Of
c~ilizens of the Territory, assembled at the
office of A. r. Gilmore, in Omaha, for
the purpose of forming an Historical So
ciety.
Sarpy county was repre- sented by the
Rev. VIM. Hamilton, Thos. Nye, and
Judge Cook
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04
CHACCER.

TnE MoRMoS AssY.-The forces Of
he Mormons are estimated 10 amount to
abou, 5000 men. Offered as follows:
Daniel H.. Wells, Lieutenant General.
James Ferguson, Adjutant Gen.
4. p. lockwood, Commissary Gen.
Geo, ID, Grant, Brig. Gen. OF Cavalry,
a. B. ClawsCn. Aide.de.Camp.
I. w. Hardy, Division Commissary,
w. II. Kimball, Lieut.. Col. Of Cavalry
VIM. Hyde, Lieut. Col. Of Infantry.
r. T. Burton, Major the Life Guards
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04
THURSDAY, FEBRuARY>4 1858.
Nebraskian ON Gov. richardson.

The Nebraskian is filling It's columns
weekly with laudO,ions of Gov. Richard.
son. We are of the opinion. if Gov.
Richardson should read a file Of the Ne.
brsskian, running back two years, he
would not feel much flattered by what is
g freely dealt out to him in praise by the
NeSraskisnI } "
Gov. Izardit praised and defended at
nrst with the zeal Of a patriot. Soon,
withouta change Of course from said Gov.
ernor in his position upon all questions
before the people, he was found voting
for Judge Ferguson, against Chapman;
iwhereupon. Gov. lizard appeared through
the columns of the Nebraskian a man Of
very different chnrue,er-as a corrupt,
weak, old man,
Two years ago Judge Ferguson was,
in its opinion, q great and good man, bu,
now ~,he'people have elected him 10 Con-
gress, leaving the proprietor of the Ne
braskian out, and since which time the
Nebraskian has no, only not had a very
good opinion of Ferguson, but charges
him with perjury and other thing no, so
pleasant 10 hear.
Col. Parker Col. Gilmore, Wytnan,
Pos, Master at Omaha, Kirkpatrick, Of
the Council Forhas, Puett, Bowen, and n
hest Of others, were great and good men
ence. as they appeared through thro' the
columns Of the Nsbraskian. ..na.5
isit is surprising what a great difference
II makes in ones political reputation and
importance, thro' the columns of the Ne
eraskian, to vote for Chapman; and, we
venture to predict that in less than two
years, the Nebraskisn will be retailing
its scandS'ons f~alsehoods against our wor.
thy Governor, for we are not mistaken
when we say, he is the peoples man.-
And is it n o most emphaticalIy true, that
the Nebraskian stands alone in the Ter.
ri.ory against the people, and every
measure they endorse : and who, two
years ago would have expected i, would
have darod to tell the shameless false.
hoods it has about Ferguson, Parker, apt
others. saying alno ,g the least thing i
did say was that they were not Democrats
or Administration men, when it wa,
known to the world tina, these men were
Democrats twenty years ago, and while
the proprietor Of that 'shee, and the wo'C
Dc Delegate was finishing his oberlir
course. preparatory TO giving the finishing
touch 10 hi, political education, which h
% well accomplished in trying TO run Of
shares from their masters in Washington
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

DANIEL A DEAD-HEaD.--Speaking Of
lions-that was an iddea" Of the hard.
shell preacher, who was discours ne Of
Daniel in the den of lions: -
There he sa. all night, looking at the
show for nothing. 1t didn't cost him a
cent"
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

It is thought that Charles Fenno Hof.
man the poet, who has for some time
been an inmate Of the Pennsylvania Hos
ri,al for the Insane, will be fully restored
10 reason, at no distant day.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

The weather still continues mild and
pleasant. In st. Paul, Minnesota, on the
morning of the 9TH of January, the mer.
curry was 10 degrees below zero. 1t wa,
9 degrees above zero, in this city, at the
same time, as will be seen by referring
10 our Record for last month.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

Some very interesting debates occur at
the School House, during the sessions Of
The Mock Legislature.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

DR.. d. d. Owen, State Geolog;st Of
Arkansas, is said to have recently dis
covered a valuable coal field in Randolph
County, in that State.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

T@ River is still open at this place.
Foot passengers even, have not been able
to cross on the ice, at the Ferry, this
winter.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04
Local g. Territorial.
sarpy County Meeting.

sarpy County Meeting.
Pursuant to public notice previously
giyen, a meeting Of the people Of Sarpy
County assembled at the Bellevue House
in the City of Bellevue, on Saturday, Jan.
both, 1858, to hear from their Represen-
tatives in the Council and House Of Re.
representatives.. in relation to the causes Of
the recent adjournment of the Legislative
Assembly from Omaha City to Florence,
and to take the salne into consideration.
On motion, Rober, Hamilton, Esq was
called to the chair, and Alfred Matthias
appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting was stated
by the chairman, aud Gen, l.. L. Bowen
called upon, who responded by giving n
clear aud detailed statement of the occur.
rences which caused the Legislature to
adjourn to Florence, and Of its action
whilst there. He was followed by Hons
James S. Allan, and c. T. Holloway, in
remarks upon the same subject.
T. b. Lemon, Esq, moved that a COM
mi,tee of FIVE be appointed to draft resoIa-
tons, expressive of the sense of the meet
ing. y.-.f ...rF1
The motion was adopted, and Messrs.
T. B. Lemon, w. II. Cook, J. F.. Nye,
II. A. Longsdorf, and Stephen d. Bangs,
were appointed said committee.
The meeting was further addressed by
Hon. Amos Gates, Hon. james Davidson.
and Hon. S. A. Strickland after which
the committee, through their chairman,
reported the following preamble and Ie-
solutions, which were unanimously adopt
ed: ......s vrsrrrl ca
Whereas, The recent Legislature at
Omaha City presented a scene Of riot and
violence, as d~isreputable as it is democrat
izing. whereby the pei solal safety of the
majority was placed in jeopardy by the
combined influence If II, minority, back
ed up by q lawless and infuriated mob,
who determined to prevent all free Iegis-
lation-a right so sacred 10 every Ameri-
can freeman, and .n
Whereas, In our Judgment 1t would
have been as imprudent as dangerous for
the majority 10 have remained in their Gu
pacity as ] legislators after the morning Of
the Sh of january therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That we deeply regret the
course pursued by the minority Which
caused the split IN the Legislature, and
the necessity of the majority adjournIne
to Florence for the purpose of %uniuter.
, rupted Legislation as well as their owl
, personal safety.
Rcsoiced, That we heartily approve the
action # The majority in their nd ourn
ment TO Florence. the ncares, place Of
safety regarding it ms the only measure
left to ensure wholesome legislation. I.
Resolred, That we heartily endorsed thu
course pursued by our delegation in tn,
' Legislature AT its last session, dictated q.
: j, was by prudence and a duty they owet
their constituents.
5 ReSolued, That we welcome them HON,
: as men tried. proved. and found worthy o
. the high confidence reposcd in them.
+. b. LEMON,
: -t.. .tr... w. II. COOK,
JOHN A. NYE,
S ,E~-a ii. A.LONGSDORF
S S. ID. BANGS.
> On motion the meeting then adjourned
RoBEnr HAMILTON, President,
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

S,Governor Grimes, Of Iowa, was
elected On the 26ih ult.. to the United
States Senate, for six years. from the
4th Of March, 1850.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

We notice that our eastern exchanges
are copying quite extensively from the
Bellevue Gazette. tt
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

Plateau House, is The name of a new
Hotel, opened at Desct, by G.. w Mar
TIN. So says the Pilot.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

EsS'The Boston Glass Company has
bull, a chimney TO their works located on
Bunker Hill, ter fee, higher than the
U.~uIrUTDt.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

There are two School, in town, and
we understand both are well attended.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

The Small Pox is prevailing extensive.
ly at Omaha.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

The members of The new Military
Company, met for drill last Monday
evening. g
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

A frame dwelling Is being erected near
the bluff, west Of Washington street.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

Preparations are being made for a
grand Ball, to come of on the evening
of the 22d of February, in this city.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

What key is il tina, opens the gates Of
WHISKY.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

Gen Taylor's son, Richard Taylor, has
been elected to the Senate Of Louisiana.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

spsS-T II, carry a Collins steamer from
New York 70 Liverpool requires eigh,
hundred tons Of coal-enongh 10 keep
8" sF3ins'y fs'ri'y { ny ycarS-
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

'THr LOWELL FAeroRlEs,-A letter in
the Boston Traveller, dated Lowell, Mass,
January 7th says:
"The spindle city is gradually resumed
IN steady hum Of industry and won,ed
hiSaess-lite appearance. With the ex-
eeptios Of the unfortunate Middlesex most
0fs.he mills are in a running condition,
giving N. operatives from Iw'-'hiyds 70
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

Clarke s Brother, has our thanks for
fayors received.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04
+. b. LEMON.
W. II. COOK,
JOHN A. NYE,
ii. A. LONGSDORF,
S. ID. BANGS.

On motion the meeting then adjourned.
RoDEnr Hamilton, President.
ALFRED MATTHIAS, Secretary.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

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Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11

most disheartened editor made last
effort to collect outstanding accounts.
By this time creditors ceased to be gen.
Aemany. If one paid up he did so by
Withdrawing further patronage. Some
denied their accounts; said they never
subscribed and would not pay 1t was
no use. A sufficient sum of money
could not be raised to purchase fresh
supply of paper; SO after brilliant as
cenling existence of about six months,
THE Blowtown Scientific Investigator
6lo,ced up.
So ended the magnificent farce The
editor found himself two hundred dol
lars out of pocket, besides his six mont tbs
work. His credit was likewise gone,
and but few friends remained. SANDER
Gus tongues circulated all manner of
false reports in regard to the paper and
the unfortunate proprietor. The office
was soon sold to pay off the debts, when
the hungry creditors, like pack of ra-
venous wolves, rushed together, each
one struggling for the greatest share Of
the spoil. And the good citizens said
amenl 1t has cost us but little and
done a great deal ofgood '' Who cares
for the expense ="
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11
At Rest.

She is at rest, said the village pastor.
as we stood around the shrouded figure
of the dead. How sweet. how consola-
tory these words seemed when applied
to her who lay in a dreamless slumbcr
before US ! The form, whose dim out
line could be seen through the white
ceremchts of the grave, was wasted, to a
mere shadow of its former symmetry
and the cold hands folded over the si-
lent heart were so transparent that you,
could trace each blue vein.
There VS. many silver threat in the
dark hair, gathered back from the broad
forehead; many deep furrow on the
pale and riged face. Care and sorrow
had swept the bloom from the cheek,
and cast gloomy shadow over the spir-
| it. which had now taken irs fight heav-
onward.
She had learned bitter lessons in hu-
man sufferings; her home had been dar-
kencd by death and her husband and
child had long been tenants OF the tomb.
The rosy visions of childhood had thus
melted away like the tints of the rainbow
the bright passion dreams of youth had
fed, the hopes and plans Of mature years
had been grasped by the iron hand of
adversely. Friends had deserted her,
and love had grown cold, her existence
was a perpetual struggle, yet amid cv-
cry trial, every misfortune, she kept her
faith in God undimed The silver cord
was broken now; she was free from toll
and grief she was at rest. Like the tenn
pcsttossod mariner she made the peri
ious voyage of life with her gaze fixed
on the star of eternity, and in that peace
full heaven beyond the river of death,
her sweet rcpose is endless, What can
be more soothing than the thought of
eternal resi-?
When the poor die in peace We rejoice
in the beliefthat they have found repose
in the better land. There no storms
come, and no clouds Jof, sorrow lower,
but the weary are at. rest,
Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-11-11

neA- Many glorious speculation has
failed for the same good reason that the
Ole Texas Ranger gave when he was
asked why he didn't buy land when it
was dog cheap. A correspondent tells
the story: ..
"Weli, L did come nigh onto taking
eight thousand acres onest," said old
Joe, mournfully, ''You see, two of the
boys came in one day from an Indian
hunt without any shoes, and offered me
their titles to the two eagues just below
here for u pair of boots 1-s
For pair of boots!'' I cried out.
''Yes for pair of boots for each
league"
but why, on earth, didn't you take
it? They'd be worth a hundred thou
sand dollars to-day. Why didn't you
give them the boots?"
"Jest cause didn't have the boots to
give" said old Joe, as he took anoth er
chew of tobacco, quite as contented as
if he had owned two leagues of land.