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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-02-04
A wife in a Handkerchief.

1t seems that some Of the Chinese mer-
chants have an odd way of serving up
their wives to visitors. A correspondent
of the London Times, in an account of q
rich Chinese merchant at Singapore, re-
lates the following curious incident.
In the middle of the visit, silken
package, with a sort of thatcb over it was
brought in by two bearers and put down
on the floor 1t looked like an exagera
ted handkerchief gathered up at the cor
ncrs, and covered by wicker dish cover
The guests thought it was probably a
dish of meat or new course of preserves,
when the thatch was removed, and at the
bottom was seen a small figure, squatted
upon its launches The little thing grad
ually picked itself up, came out of its
bundle, and fell upon its knees before the
master of the house, putting up its hands
in the picture of a supplioant. The Chi
naman rose FROM his seat, and waved bis
hand with dignity, and the little lady q
rose. As she did so, he said TO bis Eu-
ropean guests, my wife" MY wife
made a slig ht salutation around, and then
retiring to her handkerchief again, vas
covered up, and was borne from the room
as she entered.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-02-04

4 few days since, rough country
looking fellow entered one of the New
York Banks, and marching up to the
counter, exclaimed, "Here l am, l want
you to take a fair look at me-" Without
a word further he strode out. The next
day the same customer appeared, uttered
the same words, aud disappeared. The
third day, at about the same time. he
walked in, aud advancing to the teller's
desk, threw down draft, payable three
days after sight. Now said be, you've
seen re three times, and want the mo-
ney for it y
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-02-04

An Irishman, driven to desperation by
the stringency of the money market, and
the high price of provisions, procured a
pistol and took the road Meeting a
traveller, he stopped him with your mo-
ney or your life,
Seeing that Pat was green, he saId'
I'll tell you what I'll do; Ill give you all
my money for that pistol
Agreed. said Pat,
Pat received the money and handed O.
yer the pistol.
Now said the traveller, hand back
the mouey, or III blow your brains outi'
Blizzard away; my heartyl' said Pat,
'disil the trap Of powther there's in it,
surs.'
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-02-04

CHEAP LIvING.-The last steamer
from Europe brought letters from the
Rev. DR.. Prettyman, missionary of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, residing at
Shumea, in Bulgaria, in which that gen.
tlcman speaks of the price of food in that
place :-"Shumea is the cheapest place
to live in We have ever been 10. A good
size loaf of bread can be bought for one
and half cents, chicken for FIVE cents,
and eggs for two cents dozen, &c"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-02-04

GONG IN on SHAREs-"Boy, where
DO you come from, and how do you livel"
Come from Peunsylyuny, and live by
eating"
Would you like something to do"
Don't care If it taiDt hard work"
"Well, boy, if you like, | will set you
up in business that will prove both
pleasant and profitable"
Drive ahead, I'm listenin."
"Well, you 80 somewhere and steal a
basket, and then go around begging for
cold 'ietuals, and you may have half you
get"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-02-04

m1ttln1uS must next be made out. His
honor being afflicted with sore eyes, could
not do it well, so he called on lawyer p.
Of cour2e p. did not refuse, and so in a
short time the instrument was made out,
signed, handed over to one of the cousta-
bles, and we were on our way to town.
Next morning, bright and early, Squire
Brill mounted his horse and started for
town, that he might meet with his friends
and boast over his decision, as he did in
every case that was before him. When
he arrived atthe little log grocery imme-
diateIy in the suburbs of town, he thought
he would stop as usual and take little
merely to wbet up his ideas. The gro
cery keeper was very glad to see him and
fused about till he fixed him up an un-
usually fine drink. He swallowed it, and
was about to proceed on bis way, when
his kind friend behind the counter whis-
pered -
Their little bill is just ten dollars and
seventy cents"
Whose little bill !" asked the Squire.
"Why, those gentlemen you sent here
last night, of coure."
Gentlemen I l sent DO gentlemen to
you"
II guess you did," said the yender,
good humoredly.
ats lie ~ thurdered bis honor wax
ing wroth.
Without further words the grocery
keeper handed hi N slip of paper, upon
which he made out to read as fol-
lows -
"P. y. SHAw-Please let the bearers
have what they wish to any amount not
exceeding twenty dollars, and l will pay
it the first time | come to town.
A. BRILL, j. ?.
Scptenber 2, l65-."
In the midst of volley of bitterest
curses the money vas paid over, and ere
another minute had passed, the old Squire
had mounted and was on his way home,
blessing in a left handed manner, every
body in general, and lawyer p, who had
made him sign the above order instead
of mittlnluS, in particular. From that
date up to this be has not been heard to
speak word against decisions made by
other Justices; in fact he has not been
seen in town since.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-02-04

s9- Mr.. Kidwell was preaching some
few years years ago to large audience
in wild part of Illinois, and announced
for his text:
"ID my fathers house there are many
mansions" He had scarcely read the
words, when an old coon stood up and
said;-I tell you folks, that's. liel l
know his father well. He lives fifteen
miles from Lexington in an old cabin,
and there amt but one room 10 the house.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-02-04

SuuHower seeds are said to be the best
remedy known for founder in horses. As
soon as ascertained be is foundered, mix
one pint of the seeds whole with the feed,
and an entire cure may to expected
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-02-04

Some landlords are in the habit Of lay
ing an extra fork across the plates Of
their delinquent boarders, as much as to
say Fork over!"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-02-04

Mr., Oberon Ga man about tOwu) was
lately invited to sewing party. The
next day friend asked him how the en-
tertainment wont off! "Oh it was very a
musing," replied Oberon, "the ladies hem
ned aud Ihawed."
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-02-04
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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-02-04

The following question is now before
Sandase debating club: (which do the
girls like best--to te huggued 10 polka,
or squeezed in slsigh!'
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04
CT G. u l. A II.

TO TN LAND OFFICERS IN THE TERRITORIES
OF mrSNTsoTA, KANSAS AND NEBRASKA.
ID Joint resolution of Congress, approved
ID March, 1857, valid pre-emption claims on
the 10th aud Both sections, heretofore reserved
for schools, in the Territories Of Minnesota,
Kansas and y cbraska, will be recognized
wHENE the SET ELEMENT HAS BEEN, OR a
BE MApE PRIOR I Q THE SURVEY.
lst. In cases here the approved plat OF
survey has not yet been returned, the declara-
tory statement must be filed WITHIN THREE
MONTHS AFTER TEs RECEIPT OF SUCH AP-
PROVED PLAT At Tn { DISTRICT OFFICE.
ID. Where the plat is now in the Registers
Office, the declaratic1 must be filed within
three months from the EIRsr PUBLICATION OF
THI CIRCULAR IN YopR DISTRICT.
A failure to CON ply with this requirement,
will work a forfeiture of the claim.
TiIoS. a. HENDRICKS.
n 3O-Sw Commissioner.
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ilo chssIu. e., Philsds., "a.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04
GERMANTOWN TELEGRAPH,
THE MODEL FAMILY AND AG-
RICULTURAL PAPER.
PUBLISHED AT
GERMANTOWN, PHILA'IA CO., PENN
EVERY WEDNESDAY, MoRsIse.
BY PHILIP r. FRE.fS.
PRIcE-Two DOLLARS PER ANNUM..

Wetake TINS occasion 20 announce to Farm
Crs throughout the country, that it is the ia
tention of the Editor and Proprietor Of the
Germantown Telegraph" not only to con-
tinue as heretofore the Agricultural Depart
ment of his paper, but sedulously to add to
its character and value by all the means at
command. All necessary space shall be pro-
vided for a full Irecord of Agricultural Details
and a full development OF every branch of the
farmers Pursuit. He will In future, as be
has always heretofore, aim to be practical,
and to be Of real and substantial advantage
to hnsbandry. His course, also, will continue
to be thoroughly independent, and wholly I'm
biassed by any other motives than those he
conceives to be promotive Of the true interest
Of Agriculture in its broadcast meaning. Neither
individuals, cliques, societies, or any other in
fluence shall swerve him from the path Of
right and duty.
Farmers, throughout the country, who de.
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to any other family news and literary journal
published, which makes Agriculture a speci-
atty, will find the "Germantown Telegraph
to fulfill every condition, and to render il en-
tirely unnecessary for them to subscribe for a
periodical exclusively agricultural.
Practical Horticulture, Pomology and Gar
dening, generally, will meet with particular
attention. t" aIot
As a Literary and News Journal it shall,
not be surpassed by any in the country.
Neatly printed on good paper, Of the largest
class, it shall continue to be one Of the hand
soonest newspapers of the day. ..I ~
Every Family, in town or country, whether.
they take other papers or not, will find ths
Germantown Telegraph to be worth, in lit
eral benefit, twice the amount Of subscription.
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Any person sending Ave new subscribers at
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Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04
SPRING ARRANGEMENT.

Regular Packet Tor Kansas, Lesvsnworth,
Weston. st. Joseph, savannah, Iowa Point,
Nchr ska city, Bellevue, Council
-r ~ Bluffs, Omaha and Florence.
,fsfr.tA THE new and elegant Passenger
X,EEEtfHfN8 Steamer Florence, J. Throck-
$500 morton, Master, J. L. German,
Clerk, will commence her trips as a regular
packet In the above trade, on the opening Of
navigation in the spring, and will renal In 1t
throughout the season.
The Florence having been built under the
superintendent Of the Undersigned, expressly
for the trade, Is of extraordinary strength, and
well adapted to II in every particular. A rca-
sonable share OF the patronage Of shippers,
and the public generally, IL respectfully soli-
cited. J.THROCKM0RTON, Master.
25-s j. +. German, Clerk,
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04
Greene, Weare & Benton,

d ANKERS, DEALERS IN EXCHANGE,
ID and Land Agents, Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Notes and Bills collected and RENTED to any
part Of the United States. Money received on
deposit, and interest allowed. Eastern or
Southern Drafts furnished in sums to suit pur-
chasers. Land Office funds paid for Currency
or bills Of Exchange. Loans effected on good
security. Taxes paid, titles examined, and
Real Estate bought and sold on Commission.
Lands entered for settlers and time given for
payment. Office opposite the Pacific House,
in west lower room OF Land Office.
REFERENCES; F. S. Jesup & Co.; W. J.
Barney & Co., Bankers, Dubuque, Iowa; Cook
4 Sargent, Bankers, Davenport, Iowa Gull
berton & Reno, bankers, Iowa City, Iowa
Peoples Bank, New York City; Ketehem,
Rogers & BsNnst, Bankers, New York City
Selkon, Wit srs & Co., Washington, d. C.
Hen. Chas. y~tason, Com. z Patents, Wash
ing,on, d. C.i Hen. A.. .. Dodge, s. U. s
| Burlington, Iowa Hon. Il. W. Jones, s. u.
S Dubuque, Iowa Hon. Joseph Williams
Chisf Justice, Museatins, Iowa.
: Council Iinds. Oct. %, 1854 III
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04

TIviL ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR,
~ Bellevue City, Nebraska Territory, pro-
fesses to be "postedn IN the lay OF the land in
this vicinity, and offers his services TO such as
NAV need thrin. on reasonable terms.
E4S' lie will also act az agent, for the pur-
chase or sale of Real Estate, In the Territory,
or Western Iowa. Information furnished upon
application. Declarations filed and pre-emp-
tjons obtained. "' . ATT
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04
NEW FEATURES FOR 1857:

r. NEW FEATURES FOR 1857:
How to drsss with Taste. Children's
Clothes-How to cut and contrive them.
Painting on Glass. Patchwork. III Dress
maker and the Milliner.
Drawing in all its variety, useful to the be-
ginner and the proficient.
Fashions from the establishment Of the cell
ebrated "Brodie," will be In every number.
Everyday Actualities-A new series Of
these illustrated articles will be given.
Point, Brussels, and Venetian Lace Of
every variety. A specimen Of the stitch to be
used in each will be given. In addition to the
above,
One Hundred Pages Of Reading will be
given monthly.
God. US Splendid Engravings on steel.
London, Paris and Philadelphia Fashions
Godey's four figured Colored Fashions.
Embroidery Patterns, Model Cottages,
Dress Making--with Diagrams to cut by.
Dress Patterns--Infants' and Chiidren's
dresses, with descriptions how to make them.
All kinds of Crochet and Netting work.
The Nurse and the Nursery-Very excel
lent articles upon these subjects will often be
given.
GODEY's INVALUABLE RECIPES
UPON EVERY SUBJECT.
MUsIC-Three dollars worth Is given
every year.
In the various numbers for 1857, will be
found the newest designs for
Window Curtains, Broderic Anglaise Slippers,
Bonnets, Caps, Cloaks, Evening Dresses,
Fancy Articles, Head Dresses, Hair
Dressing, Robes de CrambIe, Car
rage Dresses, Brides Dress
es, Wreaths, Mantillas,
Walking Dresses,
Riding Habits,
and Morning Dresses.
Dresses for Infants and Young Misses,
Boys Dresses, Capes and Cloaks of Fur in
season, Patterns for Needlc-work of all kinds
and patterns to cut dresses by are given
monthly.
Crochet and Netting Work in Colors, Slip
pers in Colors.
Drawing Lessons for Youth.
Send in your orders soon, as we expect our
list for 1851 will reach 100000 copies. The
best plan of subscribing is to send your money
direct to the publisher. Those who send
large amounts had better send drafts, but
notes will answer if drafts cannot be pro-
cured.
We think we can show how much cheaper
It is to take the Lady's Book at Three Dol
lars than any other magazine at Two Dollars.
We will tax a late number Of both. The
Two Dollar Magazine contained SO articles,
the Lady's Book 81.
The Two Dollar Magazine contained 80 en-.
cravings, the Lady's Book ST.
The Two Dollar Magazine contained 81 pa
ges, the Lady's Book 100.
Twenty -four more engravings, twenty six
more articles, and thirty-siS more pages,
nearly double tie quantity. The lowest club
price of the Two Dollar Magazine is 81 IS
lowest club price of Lady's Book Sl,67, only
~ cents difference in the price, which is three
and a half cents on edch number, and for that
sum (three and a half cents), you receive
twenty-six more articles, twenty-four more
/ enpravinna and thiFtV-siF mora paoaa FnonIh
cents worth. This view of the case has
probably never before been presented, but it is
a true statement, which any lady can con-
vince herself Of by comparing the two maya
zines. .'
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04
A, Schimonsky.

TOPOGRAPHIC ENGINEER, Executes
l. Topographic, Fancy and Plain Drawing
Of every style and description. Fancy, Orna-
Office at the Bellevue House, Bellevue, ". T..
RErEkINcrs;-P.A A. sarpy, st. Mary, Iowa;
Judge Gilmore, Bellevue. LIT
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04
SEASON ARRANGEMENT.

Regular Packet for Kansas, Nebraska City,
Bellevue, Com Gil Bluffs, Omaha,
,fNes~~k add Florence.
NtrtIEqS THE new and elegant Steamer
$1,000 Min-ne-ha-ha, Capt. Charles
Baker, Master, - Hutchinson,
Clerk, will run as a regular packet, to the
above and all intermediate points on the Mis-
souri, river. and persons can rely upon her con
tinuing in the trade regular Y during the season.
The Min-ne-ha-ha is an entirely new boat,
built expressly FOR the Missouri River trade,
and being fitted up in the latest and most APP
proved style, her officers feel confident, that
strict attention to the comforts of Passengers,
and to business, will make her the ~favorite
beat In the trade.
CuAS. BAKER, Master.
- HurcHINsoS, Clerk.
II. T Clarke. Agent. % a
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04
T.. Nuckolls q Co.
BANKERS g. LAND AGENTS.

pFtvENIttS ~ IfttVb nbItv J "
GLENWOOD, IOWA. '
Collections made in Iowa, Nebraska and
Kansas, and RENTED at CURRENT rates Of ex-
change, free of charge.
Loans effected for foreign Capitalists, at
WESTERN RATES Of Interest, on real estate
security.
Farms, Town Lots and Unimproved Lands
bought and sold.
Taxes paid in any County in the State
also In Nebraska and Kansas.
Notes bought and Money loaned on good
security.
Interest paid on Special Deposits.
Land Warrants bought and sold.
Special attention given TO the selection and
entry Of Lands for settlers or distant dealers,
either with Land Warrants or money, in Iowa,
Nebraska or Kansas.
We charge Ten Dollars per One Hundred
and Sixty Acres, and make reasonable deduc-
tons, when entering large quantities. When
Land Warrants are sent, Two and a Half
Cents per Acre, the Land Office Fee, must
accompany the Locating Fee.
When Warrants are sent, the Nos Of War
rants, date, to whom issued and assigned,
shonld be copied aud retained, to guard against
loss in mails.
Remittances 10 us, can be made in Drafts
on any of the Eastern or Soutern Cities.
we win CHlcI LdHu VIII w dlldHlS vi IdSl,
pay all Fees, Taxes and Commissions, for
one third of the gross profits, a~ccruing from
the sale of the Land-all expenses to come out
Of our third of the profits. Our arrangements
are such that we can enter Lands in all the
Offices in Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas. A
competent surveyor always in readiness to find
and select choice Lands, Goa FIELDS, Rock
QUARRIEs, MILL SITES, MINERAL TRAcTs,
&C.
Within the next twelve months there will b,
offered for sale in Nebraska and Kansas, Two
and a Half Million Acres of Land, compris-
ing the best portions Of those Territories, and
extending along the Missouri River, from the
Mouth Of Kansas River or the line Of the
State of Missouri, TO the Mouth Of L-eau-
q~ui-cour River.
We solicit foreign Capitol for investment.
Investments properly made in Western
Lands and Town Lots, are now paying from
twenty-five to four hundred per cent.
We believe that persons patronizing oul
firm will have peculiar advantages. over al
most any oth.r in this Country.--We were
among the first Pioneers of this vast ant
growing country and are intimately acquainted
with nearly every portion of Western Iowa
Nebraska and Kansas, and believe we will b,
able to render satisfaction in all business en-,
trusted to us.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04
LETTERS OF INQUIRY
WILL BE PROMTLY ANSWERED

REFERENCES: John Thompson Hope,
Graydon & Co., New YORK City Wood, Ba-
con 4 Co., Philadelphia Straight, Deming &
Co., Cincinnati; Darby & Barksiale; Humph-
reys, Tut & Terry; Grow, McCreery & Go,
st. Louis Isaaes & Almond, Leavenworth
City, Kansas; Greene, Weare & Benton,
Council Bluffs, Iowa; Hem, Williams & Co.,
Fairfield, Iowa ; Charles Hendrie, Burlington,
Iowa Hon. Aug. Hall, Keosauque, Iowa ;
Hon. James Craig, St. Joseph, Mo. Hon. A.
s. FULTON, Wythevills, Va; Hon. +. McFullen,
Estilville, Va; Hon. +. Ferguson, Chief JUS
tee, Bellevue, Nebraska.
G lemyood, Mills Co., Iowa. 24-tf.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-04
Entering Town Sites.

y The following corr, spondence will show
that the act Of the las Legislature OF the
Territory, designating the County Commits
sloners as the proper pc rsons TO enter iown
Sites, is not recognized by the COMMISSIONS
Of the Land Office.
1t is a question Of doubt y neither the Judges
OF Probate, or the United states Judges, car
be regarded as ~"Judges of the County Court
As soon as that doubt is rem owed, notice wi.l
be given. In the mean time no entering OF
towns not Incorporated can be made.
A copy OF the act of the la st Legislature
will be placed in the hands OF the Commits
sioner. aud, under the circumsta noes, the Ell.
tries already made MAY be confiri ned.
JOHN A. PARKER, Register.
Land Office, May 10th, 1857.