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Nebraska advertiser., 1858-02-04

The Presidents annual message was
telegraphed from Liverpool to London,
and from the latter city TO Paris on two
lines, one in French and the other En-
glish, and the feat was accomplished in
six hours between the two first named
cities, and with entire accuracy. There
has been a great reduction inthe cost of
telegraphing in England, while the ex-
pense has been increased in the United
States, and general accuracy, even, is not
hoped for. The press is worst served
than any other portion of the community.
As it Is, there is nothing complete, no.
thing even satisfactory about dispatches.
If the points of a debate in Congressare
attempted to be sent over the line, the
chances are that those of the least signi-
icance will be selected; and if a murder
or a respectable robbery can be found,
everything else is made to give way to
such incidents. q The tariff of charges is
altoget her TOO high, over the American
lines, and thehthere ought to be some
arrangements by which full and faithful
dispatches may be transmitted for the
REess all over the country, even to the, In
convenience Of individuals.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-02-04

- The Nebraska Advertiser" having
much b largest circulation Of any paper IN
the Territory, Wholesale Merchants in st.
Louis, st. Joseph, Cincinnati and other East
ern markets where Nebraska merchants pur-
chase. will hndno better advertising medium
in the Western country.eE
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-02-04

rY-UnIess notified at thecloseO Of the Volume TO DIS
continue the "AcvsrtiseS" weshall take it for granted
that subscribers wish their paper continued, and shall
accordingly e%Ontinuet 20 send as heretOfOreA
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-02-04

Persops esdcuti in this Territory, coming from Vasels
portions Of the States, often suggest TO Us the names o.
persons in theirold neighbOrhoods, Who Eonld oouo.less
Ssy,e suhscribcrs If they could see copy otthe nd
vertiser.D We always send aspecimen copy, and persons
,Teceivins. viii consider II a solicitation to become . resu-
lar subscriber.
Postmasters and others, feeling sufficient interest 70
make-u aeiuh, can retain the usual per cent Tor their
arOuble.
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-02-04

~ Semaha valley and Western Exchange money
taken at par sori ndebtedheSs to this Office. BroWnFlile
Hotersrip al sen per cent premium. II
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-02-04
Gold Product for 1851.

The Washington Republic says the pro-
duction Of gold in Australia for the past
year is set down by the best English au-
thorities at one hundred millions Of dol
lars. The production in other countries
Nebraska advertiser., 1858-02-04
THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 4. lsa 8.

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Estste Eews Letter, Masonic Temples Chicagotl
s.. .PARF1N, General Advertising Agent, u Tear q
New York, Ladies'S aud Chlldsens Sn0e Stotss ~" IT,
Fourth Street. Cincinnati
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Nebraska advertiser., 1858-02-04
Annfhar Rncumenf.

The following letter from Isaac L.
HANDY, Esq, a prominent citizen Of
Richardson county in this Territory, and
who was at Omaha for a week previous,
and on the day of the difficulty in the
House, fully explains itself. 1t shows
how much some members of the Legisla-
ture had al heart the welfare Of the peo-
pie. II shows too, what an uprising and
speaking out there is about to be on the
part of the people, because of the ruthless
trampling under foot of their rights.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-10-23
CRUEL TREATMENT OF A WHITE SLAVE BY
HER WHITE MISTRESS.

About the 1st of July, woman named
Mrs Foster, residing about four miles this
side of Fulton, went to the Orphan Asylum,
and through the recommendation of respec-
table citizens, obtained little girl named
Mary Bennett, about ten years of age, whom.
she said she wished to bring up. The mat
ron told her that the girl was addicted to
6bbing, and had been caught in attempts to
appropriate things that did not belong to her
The woman guessed she would get along
with her. She took the girl, and last week
brought her back. The girl was thin and
emaciated, and according to the woman's own
story had received the most cruel treatment
For the slightest ofense she would whip
her in the most severe manner, and if this
Jailed to make her crv, she would place the
little girls fingers on the stove, and hold it
there until it was crisped and burnt, and The
child would cry. At other times this hu.
man tigless would seize her by the cartilage
of the nose, between the nostrils, and pinch
her in the most cruel manner, and that, to
use the old hag's own words, "would bring
the tears into her eyes," and when the gir
returned to the asylum, the marks were still
there, and her fingers all crisped and burned.
She gave her but half enough to eat and
when one day she put tin of apples into
the oven, telling the girl she might have one
if she would watch them until they were
done, the girl devoured the whole of them.
When the woman came back, and asked the
girl what she had done with the apples, the
girl told her that she had eaten them. She
then gave her cruel whipping, bnrnt her
fingers, and otherwise maltreated her, and
this not being enough to satisfy her,
actually kept her on nothing but bread and
water for two weeks, making her eat in the
shed and sleep on the floor.
The woman had two or three boys, who
always gave her slap or a kick whenever
she came near them. This is the woman's
own story. The ladies' at the asylum repre-
sent the girl as being very smart, active and
intelligent. Such brutality should not pass
unnoticed, and she should receive a lesson
that will inculcate little humanity in hel
miserable soul.-O OswegO PCaladiam.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-10-23

The NICARAGUAN QUESTION AT WASH
INGToN THE PARAGUAY EXPEDITION, &c.
The New York Herald of the 5th has the
underneath dispatch from Washington:
Senior Jerez, Minister from Nicaragua
had an interview again to>day with the Sec
retary of State. He has dsavowed, in the
fullest manner, the intention of his Govern.
ment to insult or give offense to the United
States in the Belly negotiations, or in Ian
guagc used with respect to the Government
or people of this Republic. In fact, the
frmness of the Administration ard the tone
Of the dispatch of our veteran aud able Sec
retary of State to General Lamar have
opened the eyes of the Nicaraguans. The
Martinez Government has completely back
ed down, and will probably behave better in
future. Should this be the case, our Govern,
ment can afford, upon proofs of sincerity, to
be lenient, and to receive Senor Jerez as an
accredited Minister.
The dispatch of General Cass to Lamar,
important portions of which were published
in the Herald, has been spoken of by a
statesman of most eminent position in our
country, as one of the ablest papers ever
sent from the State Department.
General Herran, New Granadian Minister,
and Senior Pombo, Secretary of Legation,
arrived here tonight from New York.
General Herran left Washington few days
ago, having, as it is understood, arranged
his affairs to be absent some time. 1t is
thought his presence IS required by the
State Department, There is evidently a
shakingpf the dry bones just now.
1t is said that Commodore Shubrick, in
command of the Paraguay expedition, has
an understanding with tlls Navy Department
to return in some months, to be at the head
of the LightNhouse Board.
1t is thought that Lieut.. Mafitt, being
disappointed in not going to Paraguay in
command of the Dolphin, in consequence Of
the trial of the captured SLAYER, and for his
conduct in making that capture, will be sent
to St. Domingo to look after affairs there.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-10-23

WANTED, SOUTHERN STATEsAAN.-Some
of our Southern contemporaries have broach~
ed the novel inquiry, have we statesman
among us! The answer depends entirely
upon our estimate of the essential attributes
of statemanship. If to constitute states
man, it is only necessary to have sufficient
capacity to comprehend the principles. and
industry to master the practical details, OF
government in all its departments, then is
not the South by any means deficient in good
statemen. II, besides these qualities, large
experience in the public councils, habit Of
philosophical research, an extensive range
and variety ofinformation, prudent forecast,
and sagacious judgment are necessary in
gradients in the character of the statesman,
then is the South not without an adequate
supply of genuine craftsmanship. But, if
to work miracles in government, to be pro,
fessor of political thaumaturgy, to know how
to make all men perfectly happy, rich and
contented, and help all the women to good
husbands-in short, to perform every kind
of prodigy in governmental science, is to be
a statesman, then is the South without such
a rare commodity-and all the world beside
save the famous Atlantic aud Utopian Re
publics. -Richmond, Va. South.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-10-23

A Young PRINTER ELoPEs WITH A
WASHINGTON BELLE.-A Washington Cd.
CO. correspondent writes:
We had little excitement the other day
in an elopement case. "A young journeyman
printer in the printing office of Thomas,
Buell. q Blanchard, ran off with the daugh,
ter of our Judge of the Orphans Court, two
or three days since. The printer was poor,
but perfectly honest and respectable. The
girl moved in the higher circles of life
and was but sixteen. The Judge and his
son came to the printers working Office
with pistols and raw hide, say some-and
were very indignant; but upon learning
that tie couple had gone through the cere,
monies correctly getting a license and
being married according to law, they were
pacifed, and both doubtless concluded tc
make the best of it.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-10-23
Yours, very respectfully,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
Rev. Isador Kalische, Milwaukee.

THE BALLOON RACE.-Day .fred and
Terms agreed upon.-The balloon race be-
tween two of the most celebrated aeronauts
in the world, Mons. GODDARD and Prof. Ste-
nier, will take place on Monday, the 18th
Instant The initiation of the balloons, each
containing $4,000 cubic feet of gas, will
at 9 o'clock in the morning, and
the ascension will take place at 4 o'clock
precisely A committee of five we'll known
citizens have been chosen, who are to act as
Judges, &c. They will decide whether the
weather in the morning shall justify the in"
hation of the balloons. When the imitation
has commenced the aeronauts must go.
Each may take up a passenger, at his own
discretion. The success Of either will be in
relation to distance, not height. Arrange-
ments will be made for each aeronaut to
send down, at every town passed, in psra>
chute, a "log," or note, containing the
name of the balloon which passes, and any
incident occurring on the trip, which will
be sent by telegraph, so that the citizens
here and elsewhere may be continually post
ed of the whereabouts OF the aeronauts, and
the success attending their aerial fight.
Mons. GODDARD and Prof: Steiner each ex,
pect to be up three or four days.
Cincinnati Gazette, Oct 8.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-10-23
~, MISSISSIPPI SATURDAY MORNING. OCTOBER g. 1858
WHO ORIGINATED THE OCEAN TELEGRAPH!


We invite special attention to letter in
anthoer column from Mr.. Tai. P. Shaffner
in which the claim that Mr.. Cyrus Field put
forth in behalf of himself and his brother
Dudley" at the dinner at the Metropolitan
Hotel Of being the originators of the Allan
tic Telegraph, is fatty disputed. II will be
recollected that shortly after Mr. Fields state-
ment at the municipal banquet, there was so
much objection made TO it, that the very re
spectacle American directors in this city saw
fit to issue card in which they endorsed
Mr.. Fields claim. Now, we have no desire
to raise any controversy, for at present the
cable is scarcel Y worth controversy, but we
believe that justice ought to be done and the
integrity Of history sustained. If Mr.. Cyrus
Field be laboring under the amiable but er-
roneous impression that be was the origins-
tor of the Atlantic Telegraph, when such is
not the case, we shall be doing an act of
Justice to him as we'll as the world to do
away with the idea.
But besides the letter of Mr.. Shaffner, we
publish an article from the Liverpool Post
giving an account of recent pamphlet is
sued by Mr.. John Watkin Brett, an English
director, and one of the largest shareholders
in the Atlantic Telegraph Comany This
also directly clashes with Mr.. Fields states
ments and leaves til e unavoidable impression
upon the mind Of the reader that the yea Gus
Mr. Field has been so busy in carrying out
what other people have conceived, that he
has simply mistaken the doing Of the thing
for its conception. At all events, the direc-
tors in this country, who have endorsed Mr..
Fled as the Originator of the Atlantic Tel
egraph," can no longer say the statements
to the contrary are anonymous. They are
now not only vouched for, but come from the
most respectable source.-N Y. Day Book
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-10-23

ATTACK OF THE INDIANS ON A PEMBINA
Fraser River Party.-We find
the following letter from j. McFetrdge, Col
lector of Customs at PembiBa, in the St. Paul
Pioneer and Democrat.
at is with regret that | have to announce
the murder of three of our people by the Si-
oux of the Plains. They were on their way
from st. Paul, and were within one days
march ofPembina, when the party (only four
in number) was attacked by party OF uine
Sioux. Three Of our men were instantly
killed and scalped; the remaining one Of the
party luckily made his escape.
:" | think it is high time tlrst the govern
ment should do something for our part of
Minnesota. AS Tor the Fort which is now
being butt on Bed River, near Point Graham,
it is no more protection to our traders than
is Fort Riley.
"rhe Sioux of the Plains have hung around
Pembina and St. Joseph all summer; aud as
the most of our people were either at St. Paul
or on the Plains, laying in provisions for the
winter, the few, who were left at home to
make hay and take care of the cattle, were
afraid to 90 out.
THE Sioux killed anil scalped man with
in twenty feet of his own door, at ST. Joseph,
in the month of July.
"These are tactS, and should be attended
to, as there are great many Of our people
moving down the river to the Selkirk settle-
ment on account of the danger from the In
dians and the failure on the part Of the gov
ernment to project the settlers"
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-10-23

A SPECIMEN OF RECIPRoCITY.-Afe few wears
since, our government in nit of remarkable
good nature, made treaty with Great Britain
which gave to Canada all the benefits of
commercial Intercourse with us without any
compensating advantage to US. and how
do the Canadians appreciate our liberaity {!
First by afording hiding place and shelter
to every lazy vagabond negro who gets tired
of the wholesome restaints of southern life.
But lately they have gone even farther than
this. The other day mob of black and
white negroes forcibly aducted from the cars
negro who was in charge of his master,
aud who earnestly entreated to be allowed
to remain. He was, however, pulled from
the train and subsequently, it is said, brought
before magistrate at Chatham, c. w,
where he again begged and ent,eated to be
sent to his master. Instead, however, Of
complying with his request, he was remand>
ed back to the vile negroes of Canada
There he Is now, prisoner against his will.
We should like to know, in consideration OF
such circumstances what is the duty of our
government! Is there no readers Have
The Canadians the right to forciby interfere
with servants Of American citizens-to steal
their property while passing through theiI
Territory? 1t is time we had another recip,
rocity treaty. Let the present one be repeal
ed, aud let our government refuse all inter,
course with the Canadas until they agree tC
respect our rights and institutions. Thai
will bring them to terms.
New York Day Book.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-10-23

PASS HIM ARoUND.-lt will be remem-
bered that some two months ago, fellow
named J. o. Motley arrived here with a
negro woman named Molly Harris. 1t was
ascertained by telegraph that he had a wife
and children in Danville, Va, and had left
them penuiless, taking up with a negro woo
man. Chief Ray and Officer Blgh caught
him at Jeffersonville, and found that he had
81, 400 They made him give up 5000 of
this amount, which was forwarded by Ad-
ans Express, directed to his wife. The
officers, having informed Motley what dispo-
sition they intended to make of the money,
he at once returned to Danville, and on re-
ceipt Of the money, demanded it as the hus-
baud Of Mrs. Motley. 1t was delivered to
him, and he Immediately left for parts un-
known. Louisville Journal
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-10-23
C1ncinnGts Gazette, Oct s.

COMETS AND Coon WINEs,-By some>
what remarkable coincidence, it has been re-
msrksble that the years distinguished by SUI
perior vintages, aud the quality Of the vim
tage has risen in proportion to the briliancy
Of the comet Indeed, so marked has this
fact become as to assume the character of
brand" Comet Brand as indicating a
superior vintage. This year the vintage is
very superior, both as to quantity and quail
ity, and we have a comet Wilmington
Journal.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-10-23

A TEXAS BooK-History of the Mier
Erpedition.- VIM. NJ. Shepherd and
Judge r. M. Gibson are going to write a
history Of the Mier Expedition, and connect
with it in publication many legends of early
transactions in Texas which have never been
given to the public. The Doctor kept a
journal while he was prisoner in Mexico,
and thus had in his possession all the data
necessary for the prosecution of that portion
of the work. The manuscript was unfortu-
nately burnt in California. The facts are,
however, indelibly impressed upon his mem
ory, and he will have no great trouble to
place them in readable shape. Judge
Gibson is fine writer, aud bore conspicu>
GUS and honorable part in all the trying
scenes of his captivity-he is eminently
qualified to perform his part in getting up
the contemplated book
When this work makes its appearance,
the public will have before them an authen,
tic and full history of the Mier expedition,
and graphic accounts of many thrilling Incl,
dents which transpired during the early set-
Element of this country. 1t will be looked
for with anxiety, and read with interest by
the people of Texas, especially the old pio-
neers who participated in our struggles for
liberty and independence.
No doubt the gentlemen above mentioned
would be obliged to any one for data rela-
tive to the subjects they intend treating.
They have vivid recollection of all the
principal events, but some of the particulars
may have escaped them and can be supplied
by their former comrades. -Austin STATE
Gazette.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-10-23

CURE FOR ERvsIPELAs.-A correspondent
Of the Providence Journal says that in nine
to~nine cases out of every hundred, cranber,
ries applied as poultice will efectually cure
the eryspeas, There is not an instance
known where it has failed to effect cure
when faithfully applied, before the sufferer
was in dying state. Two or three appli-
cations generally do the work,
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-10-23

pG- A friend relates the following: A mile
or two from town, he met a boy on horseback,
crying with the cold. why don't you get
down and lead himi No said the boy, ft's
a b-b-borred hoss; and I'll ride him il I
I-reeeze.'
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-10-23

Mr.. BUCHANAN's MESSAGE TO TIE QUEEN.
The Milwaukee wis. Sentinel says:
Exceptions having been taken by some
members of the Jewish persuasion to one
particular paragraph in the telegraph dispatch
sent by President Buchanan to Queen VIcto-
ria. Dr. Isidore KaIisch, rabbi of the Ben
Jeshuron congregation in this city, wrote to
the President for an explanation. Yesterday
DR.. Kalisch called upon US to read the PresI,.
dents reply, and requests its publication in
the Sentinel. 1t is as follows:
WAsHINGToN CITY, Sept. II, 1858.
My Dear Sir: have received your favor
of the 5th inst, and permit me to say, that
in the construction of my answer to the
Queen, think you are somewhat hypercrit.
ical. Most certainly | never intended, by
using the expression, GAN the nations Of
Chrstendom," to cast any reflection upon
the Jews Such an idea never entered my
mind. Both as President Of the United
States and as an individual, have ever been
the advocate of religious liberty, and the per-
feet freedom Of conscience. For many Of
your pursuasion entertain the highest per-
sonal regard and | would be the last man in
The world, either in an official document or
private latter, to use any expression deroga-
tory to their character, or calculated to wound
their feelings.
Yours, very respectfully,
Pv-cYANAU
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-10-23


GOTHER's COMING.
Jane and sat by the hearth,
Watching the embers of the fire;
Her head was on my shoulder laid,
Her heart was drawn little higher.
l asked her just for one short kiss,
And felt my ears so fiercely humming-
She looked and blush'd, and softly said:
edo it quick my mothers comingp
My arms around her then flung,
And felt our hearts together beating;
A smothered shriek-a little smack
Told of two souls together meeting.
Years have fed, and | enjoy
Happiness beyond oil summing;
l kiss her now wheno'er like,
And never heed her mothers coming.
(1lbay Argus.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-10-23

D6g- The Legislature of Georgia has APP
pointed a liquor inspector whose duty it is
to smell out strychnine and other poisonous
drugs used in its manufacture.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-10-23
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4.-The Indian bu~
reau to day received letter from DIR. Foro
ney con6rmatory of the report Of the Indi-
ans robbing the mail $50 miles from Salt
Lake City. He says no attempt was made
to kill the conductor, drivers or guard.
That the Indians on the Humboldt have
been committing depredations for ten years,
aud that this is the first outbreak during the
present season.
Gen. Johnston, at the request of Gov.
Cumming, sent military force of $50 men
for the protection of the mails and travellers.
The steamers Fulton and Harriet Lane
will leave Norfolk Tomorrow on the Paras
quay expedition.
Secretary Thompson has gone to Phila-
delphia on business, and will remain there
several days.
The Yazoo Democrat., 1858-10-23
IL. 5. G. PERKINS.
BROOKE,
BIo0KE. A. X. sMI
BROOKE & sNEEDES,
Alto RNEY AT LAW

A TToRNEYS AT LAW, VICKSBURG,
"A Miss, will continue to practice their
profession in the Circuit. Chancery and Probate
Courts of Warren county, at Vicksburg,
Washington county, at Greenville Bolivar
county, at Wellington; Issaquena county, at
|Tallula, and the Supreme and Federal Courts at
Jackson, ISept. :, 1853