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Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28

PEnsoNAL.-Col. d. H.. Huyett, who
visited our City last week, forlhe purpose
Of procuring an illustrative sketch of our
place, has left such an impression as will
not fail to call forth the highest encomi.
ums from the numerous communities ,ha,
he has honored with his sojlourn and
friendship. AS an artist, he has few ri.
walls, and certainly no superiors in this
country. The notice he has taken, and
the care he has displayed by the ~illustra.
ton Of the numerous countries he has
visited, bears the impress of originality.
His sketches are bold striking, and yet
so modcstly true that it appeals with
striking mildness 10 the mind. Col. Hu.
yeti has visited the greater portion of our
Territory, and has at every step found
new aud abundant food for his artistic
genius. He has clalnhercd the sleeps of
the Rocky Mountains, and from their
ice clad pinacles has swept h S eye over
the green canons, the frozen lakes far up
on the mountains, and the narrow mean.
dering rivuIet that gradually swells Into
the mightiest Of river. From the fear
full crags he has looked down upon the
silent caravans of the fanatical proseIytes
of Joe Smith; the pioneers of California
and Oregon; the abor;gines Of America
in their hilleOu, co-tumeS Of war and the
vast moving squadrons of the mighty bi.
sou of the plains. He has travcrsed the
forests and waded through the marshes of
South America, now gazing upon the
mountains of Chimtarazo and Sorota,
aud then gliding along on the peaceful
bosom of the majestic Amazon. From
the fearful glaziers of the Alps wrapped
in eternal snow and ice, he has descend
ed into The fertile valleys of Italy, TO dwell
in h ppy r%everies beside the tomb of The
immortal Virgil, and the pride o: the true
artist only leads him to the now quiet
walks aud peaceful graves of Michael
Angelo and Salvador Rosa. From the
lombs Of Phulias and Praxitiles, he re.
turns 10 where "Durken Jura's cloud
capped heights APPEAR receiving OF
every step the praise Of regal families ;
but the artist and American alike inpcr-
vious TO courts and courlly Establishments,
comes at last 10 devote his genius and
skill upon the beauties of our immediate
country. We feel assured that the faith
full delination of the native beauties Of
the surrounding country and our thriving
town, Bellevue, could fall into no worthier
hands. az. gr.F.r*
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28

The project of dividing Texasi t,2 or moro
States, is again agitated in the local pap'r".
The advocates Of Il measure put forth 70
arguments, the great size of the STATE IL
great dissimilarity of its narts, and diflcu' y
Of constant communicate n between all psr's,
and one centre of governm n. Add II ia IT,
Their argued that tho political power Of q Q
South oIght in some way to be strengthened,
and in no wav can this bs better effected than
nv the creation Of new States to give The
South 'r'ater inf renee in tn National Com.
cii'. The oprosers OF the proje y object that
one OF the segment. would probably be a free
Ste, asa large tract Of country is now al
most settled wholly by free labor.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28
DELPHI, JR.

The Burlington Ha,okeys, speaking of
the late disturbance in the Nebraska
Legislature and their adjournment to
Florence, says:-"Much feeling has been
manifested in regard to the Capitol of
that Territory ever since the scheme OF
corruption by which it was located at Oma.
In for the benefit of Eastern politicians,
was brought to light by the publication Of
Gov. Cummings letter W or three year:
since. What will grow out of this pro,
ceeding OF an exasperuled and "r, volu'
ionary" majority we cannot tell Some
body will be compelled to back down, oil
there will be no Legislature"
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28

ExPLASATIoN. - Our correspondent
FROM the Legislature, at Florence, last
week. said in his article 10 this paper,
that prior to the adjournment of the
House, Resolutions were passed, compIi-
mentary to the Speaker, aud added that
such resolutions might have passed the
Council, complimentary 10 the PRESIDENT.
We are happy 10 inform our readers lha'
Resolutions complimentary 10 the Presi.
dent, Gen. l.. l.. Bowen, passed the
Council UNANIMOUSLY.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28

LIBERAL BEauEsrs.-The Baltimore
Patriot states that John Johns, who died
at Long Green a few days since, left by
will the following noble requests:
Maryland Colonization Society, $1,000,
and an annuity of S24. To the Proles-
tant Episcopal Theological Seminary and
High School of Virginia, $4,000. To
the Seminary of the Protestant Episcopal
Church, Diocese OF Ohio, $4,000. To
the American Bible Society, $1,000.
To the American Tract Society, $4,000.
To the Protestant Evangelical Society for
the Promotion of Evangelical knowledge
in New York, $4,000. His negroes he
: insnuni,cd At onco.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28
The Importance Of Literary
Societies.

look upon literary societies as being
one of the best institutions ever establish
ed for the diffusion of knowledge, aud
the eleynting Of our race. We may read,
study, and listen to lectures, b t i, all will
be Of htle account, if we have no way 10
bring il into practice; we all know that
Experience is the best school," Read.
ing, Observing, and studying, is like plant
ing, cu.,iva,ing aud preparing cotton for
the factory; it would be of little use, were
it not for The Lyceum, that useful factory
that spins and weaves our ideas into a
web of usefulness; aud The labor expend-
ed in collecting knowledge is not lost.
The lyceum is the navy yard in which
all our great men construct their ships TO
sail against tides and storms Of opposition
on the great ocean of life it is the lyce-
um that guides them TO seas of lore un'
known, and directs ,hem across the vast
ocean of ~unexplored thought, and aids
them to bring to light themes OF unfelgn-
ed usefulness; it is that which enrobes
them with original thought, and empowers
them with maguanimity to step aside from
the long beaten path of science into the
unknown regions of literature and discov-
er new and nearer paths that leads the
way to the summit of the lofty Hill Of
Lo e.
r Originality aud independence are two
: lessons Of great usefulness TO every per
5 son indeed, withou these, the car Of
literature would cease 10 move, and thest
h two sublime lessons are taught in thi'
: school, and they are worth learning; FOL
what is q man worth who will stand lacl
a and wait for others to clear the way. Thu
: blind need a guide 10 show them the way
II was The spirit OF independence tba
was infused into the breasts Of our fore
fathers that melted them 10 strike the sue
cessful blow for freedom; that spiri
% which was animated in their breasts ha
.. caused to be constructed a mighty temple
Of Liberty, which gIaddens the hearts Q
millions of our race, both Of the Old an(
e New worlds.
r Originality has given credit to this Re
public all over the civilized world. Thi
d appears to be a faculty peculiar only Il
n the citizens Of America here invention
after invention, and discovery after dis
covery are constantly being developed
Vapor or steam has been appropriated t
d the use of man and now perform the la
bur of more than q billion Of men, an
Y the lightning that leaps unclaimed fron
cloud to cloud, have been brought dow
from its aerial abode and subdned and de
voted TO the use OF our race. Wrhou
A. these principles being exercised tn
TX greatness of no person, nor no nallor
a will be felt. seeing the great and goo
Sc results that this institution is destined I
ID bring about; is it not then important
er establish associations Of this kind ever
81 where 7,
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28

Gov. RrcnARDsoN.-Our new Cover
nor. paid us a visit on Friday evening last.
He was welcomed by the booming of
cannon, and took up his quarters at the
Bellevue House. A large party Of ladies
and gent men Immediately assembled To
do honor TO the occasion, and welcome the
Governor. A pleasant dance was had
Il sumptuous repa,t provided BY our host,
that prince Of good fellows, James L.
Allan. After supper, the Governor was
introduced by Gen. Bowen, to the compa-
ny. and made a few neat. happy and
feeling remarks,-was replied TO briefly
and appropriately, 10y the General,-wher
the tables were removed, dancing resum'
ed, and Z" Ill went merry as Il marriage
bell" All expressed themselves delight
ed with the Governor, and we hope he
was pleased with Bellevue. Our gooc
and true old friend Col. Gilmore, accom-
panied the Governor, and 1t did many al
old friends heart good, to take hi, homes
hand. God bless him.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28

PEN AND INK PoRrRAir OF SAML. Housros
A Virginia parer says of the Ex-senator
from Texas: .rgI.l .ff .u
He is six feet four inches high, large in pro
portion, and il straight as an Indian.-He has
hut little hair " on the top of his head" anc
what he has has been s;lvered by the touch OF
tlme-has also the large moustache which Dig.
nifes his upner lip. He wears a YES, made OF
tome Lind OF animals skin (wild cat appar-
ently)- has his pantaloons stuffed in the legs
OF his boots, and altogether presents quite a
backwoods and diIapidated appearance-at
least so far as his dress is concerned.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28

Our leading statesmen " their great
ness to this institution. 1t taught them to
think, oct and speak for themselves, which
is the only, road to success and greatness.
How often through life is it that we
are called TO express our views in public
assemblies, and if we have no experience
in public speaking, we are sure 10 tel
that which we ought not, and forget 10
tell tina, which we ought. 1t gives fueney
to conversation in the social circle, and
character 10 everyday talk. How morti-
tying ii is to see a person try to speak TO
an audience and do il in an awkward,
bungling me The Lycenm is well
calculated 10 dispel such embarrassment,
and wear away Illustration; the expert.
once at the Lyceum confirms and strength
ems the knowledge that we obtain by read
ing, observing, and travelling.
Here is one grand idea that must not
be forgotten, inasmuch as it is of great
Importance: when there is n subject
pending for debate, or when there is a
composition 10 be prepared, how often
does our minds turn TO the subject at issue
how often is our attention called to the
subject during the wulk,o everyday life,
when our minds would be musing over
something less worthy our attention; how
often do We get a good idea, when at
wor :, by rejecting over something that
we lave read or heard, and how often do
we obtain an important point. by convers-
ing with others, or when reading, which
would otherwise have been passed UNI
noticed. Thus many moments are spent
in Obtaining knowledge which would have
been lost were il not for the Lyceum.
This institution is not confined alone to
the acquiring Of knowledge and improving
the intellectual faculties, It's golden ray
falls up.n the social circle and gives il
tone, life and character, and animates,
dignifes and improves every institution of
civilization. When you consider the i'm.
mense good that is effected by an organ
%iza,ion of this kind, is it not then impor.
tan, that an institution of thi. nature should
be established in every neighborhood, in
every community and every town. 1t tap
: pears strange to me, that schools OF this
KIND are no more numerous than they
are, and meet with support fir IN every
person-it certainly merits mnch attention.
1t seems to me that those who pay no at
~tenlion TO it do not understand their own
/ interest; every neishborhood that is ia.
. vored with a school Of this kind, is looked
/. upon by every intelligent person, as O
r mark of admiration and honor.
am glad to see that the citizens OF
Sarpy County take such a deep interest in
. this grand movement; there are already
I. three or four Lyceums established in ,hi.
County; we want no better omen of az
intelligent community than this-we wan
o no better sign of an enterprising people
II no better indication of a social and gener
Gus nature pervading its inhabitants
Does not this speak well for a new coun
81 ty, Just delivered from the hands of tn
Is savages' May this spirit of scholasti
4. enterprise ever live, and not only live, br
IS grow aud strengthen as the flood of EN-
rs grafton rolls westward.
DELPHI, JR.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28

I'VE learn from the Beiisrae Gazette,
"a neat six column paper published at
Bellevue, Nebraska Territory, } that they
had extreme warm weather for December
during the middle part. For several
days the Thermometer indicated fifty de-
grees above Zero .
81. Joseph County (lnd. Forum.
We not only had extremity warm wealth.
cr in December, but the mercury has
ranged higher in January than it did in
that month. For nearly a week past, The
mercury has been fifty degrees above
zero, at 9, PM. We have no snow, and
there is scarcely any frost in the ground
Indeed, 10 one can find fault with the
numerous warm and sunny days that we
have been favored with this winter.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28

The Republicans held a meeting a,
Omaha, Jan. Is, for the purpose of tax.
ing measures 10 organize a Republican
party in the Territory. Gen. VIM. Lar.
inner, was called to the chair. They pro.
pose TO hold IA Convention Al, Omaha, on
the 9Th day of May, next, to complete
the organization.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28

A RELIc.-Mr. EIlwood Walter, Sec
rotary of the New York Board of uuder-
writer's, has in his possession the silt hall
of the flagstaff of the steamship A cite.
1t is the only relic of her, and was found
by one of the parties who Wen, from New
fouhdland in search of her remains. Ii
/, has been recognized by Captain Luce
and others.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28

An adjourned meeting, for the purpose
Of organizing a military company, in this
city, was held at the School House, las,
Monday evening. Those proposing tc
Join the company, will meet at Bulkley's
new building, next Monday evening, fol
drill, and TO choose officers. .
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28

Mrs. Amelia Boomer, of Council
Bluffs, Iowa. delivered the sixth lecture
of the course, before the Library Associ-
alton, at Omaha. Her subject was the
A" Education of Woman" Mrs. Bloomer
is a woman Of considerable talent, aud
we presume gave an able lecture, A..
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28

A STEAM CARRIAcE.-Among the
novelties observed on New Years day in
New York was a carriage propelled by
steam and operated OH by two fast young
men, in their business of making calls.
They doubtless consider the old fogy turn
out of %four.in hand as altogether too slow
for the times. aud the accomplishment of
five hundred calls"
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28

The late Geo. w. p. Custis, has pro-
vided for the manumission of his slaves,
600 in number,) within the space of
five years.-They are to be removed
from Virginia, and the expense of remoy.
! al to be paid ont of the estate.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28

A mock Legislature has been organic
ed in this city. Its next session will be at
the School House. on Friday evening.
1t will undoubtedly be a source of profla.
ble amusement.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28

LADIES SKArISG.-A new era has
has opened Tor this accomplishment by
the invention of u Double Runner Skate,
on which any one may skate. We saw a
lady make her first trial with these on
Saturday, and she skated over the ice
with the grace Of an exper.-Boston
Ty1rsc-ipt.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28

The Free Masons of N. Y. propose to erect
a monument in honor Of DIR. Kane-a sne"
peak Of immense height-in the park OF inc
Cooper Institute, to he of white marble, OF
irregular shape, with four tables at the base
apPrnpriat.ly inscribed.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28

w, C. AverilI s. Co.. advertise their
stock Of goods for sale, at cost, till the
first of March. Read their advertise.
ment in another column.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28

Flocks Of Wild Geese have been emf
grating, 10 the north for a few days past.
This seems to Indicate that we are not to
have any cold weather this winter.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28

A large quantity of Public Documents
were received at the post office, in this
city, last week, from Judge Ferguson.
The Judge has our thanks for a generous
remembrance. ...ft
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28

G.. w. Hepburn has purchased the
Omaha Times, aud it is now edited by Jas.
Stewar!, 4 member OF the las, Legislature.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28
together.
Jan. &c, 1858.

Messrs. Becker and ~Sasendorf, are
erecting a commodious frame dwelling
on Warren street.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28
The Recent Legislative CoHict.

6.ld Of battle, we can now distinctly see
the true location of the same at what
points the battle RACED ferces,; where lie
the dead and wounded. rho thew are, and
can nudge with a GOOD degree of certainty
n. 10 the resul, Of the engagement, upon
tho fa,are of ,be Territory.
N have no hesitation in saving we
ara proud of The conduct of the delegation
bo,h in the Council and House of Repre-.
ssn,,,;yes from Sarpy county. They
we're found in the front rank, in the hot.
est, of the fire, from the commencement
Of the iph, to the close, and we have
cause 10 congratulate our people that none
were Killed, none wounded.
We unhesi,a,inoly affirm that they have
persued the proper and true course, and
the course desired by the great body of
tho peonle Of this Coun,v-lnark what we
.ay.-,he people of Sarpy county, fully
and heartily endorse the adjournment of
the Legislature to Florence, believing
,ha, it was required by honor and the
true interests Of the Territory. and will
stand by and sustain their delegation to
the las, on this question. We have coll.
ysrsed freely with many and mos, of our
prominen, ci,izens on this matter, and as
vet have not heard a single condemna,ory
voice, bu, on the contrary, expressions of
unbounded gratlfca,on, that The delega-
ton had the neyp. TO take so bold a posi-.
,ion for the right. and when taken, the
stamina 10 stand by il.
All honor 10 the name, Of Bowen and
Allan Of The Council.-S,rickland HolIo.
,vsvs Gates and Davidson of The Uouse
Threat, could no, ;a,imida,e offers Of re-.
ward could not ,very. one of then, from
dntv They will be rsmember.d 90 Iono
q, Nebraska has an e-xis,ance. or Sarpv
Co,r,v boundaries
swe conor,n,la,o orrsolvos ro, orlv
,ha, Sarpv County has a star delero,ion
bu, ,ha, every County outside Of Omoha
1--WE do no, uss Douclos Coun,v \ bv !,
b,;or;,v of lie REPRESENTATIVES sanctioned
the adjournment, TO Florence, All honor
TO Wasbino,op. Burt. Dodge. and Dako,o
Coup,;e. Thu nomos of CLANCY S,sw.
M, ps,L;,s Coon.r p.oL T.oo,r .,d
Crawford viii live !, tho grateful 20.
maintenance of',be neonle. 50 lone n,
riob, itself shall last. washington. Rur,
and Dodge Counties. ,broucb their renre.
,ena,ives, are u,an;mons nnon This o,es
tim Dakota wonld have baor 60. I'm
alas, poor Pue,t" of the Council, alrho
brave man so far as rords are concern
ed. when the time for oc,;oo came. l,cke,
the nerp,. prew week in the knees. fel
behind as a ~straggler, and was cruell
slaughtered by the ewriAas. No, man
tears were shed his los. was bu, Ii,tl
regretted, for to whom :. but little is given
but little is reouired." He was Of n
nrac,;c,l use l;vi,o-ls, him Z. sIesn IN
sleep ,ha, knows no waking" Pence
his ashes. Jones Of Dako,a was badl
wounded BY the rurrilIas. also falling b.
hind, but there i, hope he will reeov,
and We, be of service 10 his coun,rv n,
der the attentive and kind care of h
nurse. Crawford.
All honor also, to all the Counties Sou
Of the Plaue. In The from, rank :. 6cb
~
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28
An Act to provide for calling o
Constitutional Convention.

SEC. /. BE it enacted by the Council
and House Of Representatives of the Ter.
rilory Of Nebraska, That a Constitutional
Convention shall be held at the seat of
Government on the second Tuesday of
May, 1859, for the purpose Of framing a
Constitution for the Stale of Nebraska.
SEC. 2. The Delegates to said Con-
vention shall be npportioned among the
several counties in this Territory by the
next Legislature, and shall be composed
Of rs many members from each county,
rs ii is entitled to Councilman and Repre-.
sentatives in the Legislature.
SEc. 8. The Election for Delegates
shall be held on the first Monday in
April, 1859, and shall be conducted in al
respects as elections for members Of the
Legislature.
SEc. d. When the Convention ha:
finished its labors, it shall provide that the
Constitution, in all It's paris, shall be sub.
mltted to a vote of the people, at such
time US it may deem best, not exceeding
six months from the time of the meeting
OF the Convention, and IN the event tha'
a majority of said votes are in favor Of
the Constitution so subn ittcd, it shall be
the supreme law of the land, and a gov
eminent shall be organized in accordance
with its provisions.
SEC. S. This act shall take effect fro
and after its Passage.
The above we clip from the FIorenc,
Courier. We promised last week, ant
expe led to publish with this, the remarks
of Mr.. Strickland, made at the Il ne o.
the passage of the bill in the House, bu
are compelled to omit them for want o
space.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-28
Constitutional Conycntion.

Mr.. Strickland, of Sarpy County, in.
troduced in the House the 70 lowing hill,
which passed both Houses unanimously.
Mr.. S. made one Of his warm and able
speeches in favor Of the bill. In common
with him and the olher members Of the
Legislature, we regard it as one of the
most important moves that could be made,
and one which will rebound greatly to
the interests of the Territory Of Nebras-
In